DOOM 3

As a die hard Doom fan from day one I feel qualified to throw my two cents in here. First of all DOOM 3 (either version) is a different take on the franchise. They are slower, feature cutscenes, etc. This isn’t the old school fast paced “run n gun” your used to. Is that a bad thing? In my opinion no. Lets look at the differences between BFG, and Vanilla DOOM 3. DOOM 3 BFG (GOG Version) *Upgraded graphics engine ID Tech 5. (without using mods, this is the better looking game) *Native Xbox 360 controller support *Includes the expansions. Resurrection of Evil. *Includes The lost Mission (exclusive to this version) *Includes DOOM, and DOOM 2. (Both with native Xbox 360 pad Support) *3D TV Support. I haven’t tested this, but its there and I’d like to try it! *The flashlight is fixed to your shoulder, and you can use it while shooting. *There seems to be more ammo available DOOM 3 & Resurrection of Evil (CD Version) *Mod support (http://www.moddb.com/games/doom-iii/mods) *Co-Op Mode (with Mods) *Better Graphics (with Mods) *Flashlight Mechanic. You can either shoot, or see. (I admit I enjoyed this) *Less Ammo (there’s enough, you have what you need, but sometimes its tense) Verdict: DOOM 3 BFG is still DOOM 3. Don’t listen to the haters. If you can score this title for $4.99 on a GOG sale do it! I also recommend grabbing the CD version on Amazon as well, the mods are fantastic. To me this title (either version) has tons of replay value, and it was a game changing title inspiring such games as Dead Space. Worth every penny in my opinion.

I love GOG. I really do. But Bethesda delivered something really odd with this. See: Doom 3 was uncut worldwide. But the Add-On never got a release in germany. So i know that Quake4 was released here too, also about the Wolfenstein-Discount - but i cant see it. But GOG Germany shows me Doom 3 BFG ... To get a release for the BFG Edition, they made several changes: - Doom 3 + AddOn: Some textures and characters were altered, to look more "demonic". (I also remember the lightning changed here and there too.) - The contained Doom2 is also cencored, since the all Wolfensteins up to RTCW are forbidden in germany. So they replaced stuff in those Doom2 secret-maps. - Overall the performance was horribly off. Doom 3 and the AddOn is something worth 4-5 stars. Its a horror-rollercoaster with great sound, an excellent overall atmosphere and just plain shooter-fun. But the BFG Edition is just ... a cashgrab. And i will not support this. 1.) Wait till GOG Releases the original Doom 3 with its great Add-On as some sort of "Gold-Pack" 2.) Help break the Region-Lock.

I would have liked the package to include the original, non-BFG edition (which is the one I've completed in the past). Also GOG have set the default to download and install Galaxy too, which is rubbish if you don't want to use it. Galaxy shouldn't be added to any standalone game files. If you want it, you'll install it separately; if you don't want it, you don't want it. Otherwise it is Doom 3. Jumpscares, monster closets, silliness, slightly too long, annoying that bodies disappear in front of your eyes (Doom 1 was better for that). On the other hand, it has some tense scenes, some shooting action, and is a form of Doom.

DOOM 3 is a misunderstood release, many people said it isn't a proper Doom continuation, but this comment probably come from people that didn't play the originals back in the day, those games where obscure, full of darkness and more like horror game back in the day. Many source ports increased the Draw Distance, the illumination, time change the concept of horror and Doom started to look like a pure action game. Not gonna lie, the game has some creepy looking enemy and the tension you feel when you have to choose between your gun and you flashlight is genuine. I really like DOOM 3 and think everyone should give it a try.