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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.
I played Doom 3 when it came out on the original Xbox several months after the official PC release, and eventually got a PC copy of the game and its expansion pack when it made its way to Steam later on, and had a better computer. Needless to say, the switching between the flashlight to gun aspect, while it can be argued that it adds challenge, it also seemed like an unnecessary gameplay mechanic, as having the flashlight attached to your head does not really ruin the challenge aspect, as it has its own meter anyways.
Another big thing I see others complain about is the fact that the ammo supplies and such are supposedly more ample than the original, thus claiming that it undermines the challenge aspect of it. Well, honestly, that is what the nightmare difficulty is for. If you really want to be challenged, that's why those difficulty levels exist in the first place. One more thing I need to address is that the textures were not enough of an improvement to some, and lighting is different, and I'm going to stop you right there. The game originally released in 2004. Of course the graphics are not going to look as if it were made in 2012, and a proper widescreen feature was much needed, as I tried to toggle it on my original copy of Doom 3, and delivered a stretched picture.
I picked up the game on PS3 when it was released under the BFG Edition, since at the time, my machine wasn't powerful enough to run the PC version, but it seems that now that I got a hold of the PC version after upgrading to a gaming PC, I must say that I'm extremely impressed, especially with all of the one-star reviews I've seen throughout this page. This is a major upgrade in two ways from the PS3 version. Since I've got a gaming laptop, and a gaming desktop, I can take the experience with me anywhere, and the saving and loading screens are seamlessly fast in comparison to the PS3 release with frame rate options, and the awesome Lost Missions pack for the first time on PC! Its worth it!!
The *original* Doom 3 + Resurrection of Evil are now included. I have not tried the GOG version yet, but will update my review (via contacting Support to ask them to edit it) when I do. Just wanted to let people know the originals are now here.
The original Doom 3 is such a atmospheric and action paced Master Piece.
I love the original Classics, but the Redesign of the Monsters here are very well done and very welcome.
I recommend to use HD Textures, they make the Game look up to Date and makes it even superior to the BFG Edition.
The original has better Design in how the Lightning is done, also some Effects are missing in the BGF Edition.
The Eyes of your Enemies also don't gloom in the Dark.
Alls the Stuff that is going on in the Industrial Complex and the Depiction of Hell is so great and unique.
Love it!
Shotgun is a oneshot Killer, it just forces you to overcome your Fear and get close to your Enemy.
Your Light is a handy Tool to "kill" Corpse... To prevent them to scare you when they stand up :P
Doom 3 takes the Half-Life approach to the game. You are Generic Marine Guy (not to be confused with Doomguy who is much cooler) who just got transferred to the UAC base on Mars for...reasons, I guess. You arrive with a couple UAC higher-ups who are there to talk to Mr. Obvious Bad Guy about him being an obvious bad guy. Your first assignment is to find a missing scientist (not Mr. Obvious Bad Guy) and as soon as you do, the invasion starts. From there, you get from level to level finding new weapons and uncovering more of the basic plot through PDAs you find, which act as keys as well as pre-recorded audio logs and email logs.
Doom 3 has the best Hell levels of any Doom game, and it's just a shame they were all so short.
Play the regular game or the BFG Edition, they're both perfectly fine. Play the regular game if you're going for more of a "horror" vibe, play the BFG Edition if action is more your jam.
