CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Doom 3 is the Cher of the first person shooter world. Sure both might look good with their shiny new face, but underneath the surface they're so very, very old school. When Doom 3 was released on PCs last year, there was universal acclaim for its outstanding graphics and downright creepy atmospherics.
At the same time, there was some criticism about how its gameplay, sadly, hadn't made a similar leap forward as its presentation did. For better or for worse, the Xbox port of Doom 3 is a faithful representation of the PC version, both in looks and gameplay.
Old-school shooter aficionados will lap it up - others weaned on 'smarter' Xbox shooters like Halo 2 and Brothers In Arms may be left wondering what the fuss is all about. Let's start with the graphics, which have successfully made the jump from the PC to your Xbox console. Doom 3 was a 'wow' game last year, and it's still a 'wow' game now in its console incarnation. Everything in Doom 3 has an eerie realism - from the structures you're traversing through, to the few humans you come across, and of course the many hellspawn that will dog your every step.
Not only do the creatures you come across look good, but they move fluidly and realistically as well. Trust me, the first time you see the half machine devil dog Pinky come lumbering at you you'll want to run screaming to mummy - they're that convincing. When it comes to story, there's little difference between the PC and Xbox versions.
You still play the silent and stoic unnamed Marine who has to battle solo the forces of Hell let loose on a remote Martian moon. And while some of the PC version's extraneous conversation and exposition have been cut to make for a more action-orientated experience, the Xbox Doom 3 retains the same fluid presentation as the original. Load screens are few and far between apart from between levels , and most of the game's cutscenes are done using the in-game engine, meaning there's never a break in mood.
The controls have obviously been tweaked to suit a controller instead of a mouse and keypad, and will be instantly familiar to anyone who's played a first person shooter on a console. The controls are generally responsive perhaps not as smooth as Halo's , but will surely irk anyone who's used to playing the PC version as targeting is not as precise. Gameplay is where Doom 3 will divide player opinions, with the Xbox version's solo mission practically identical to the PC's.
Doom 3 is unabashedly old school in its attitude, which could be seen as charming or frustrating in equal parts. Here's a typical scenario that's repeated throughout the game: you sneak into a room, either one you've never been in before or one you recently cleared a few minutes ago. You try to be careful, hugging the walls, shining your flashlight in any dark corners to check there's no nasties waiting. Scary, violent and fast paced.
DOOM goes full retard as soon as you start up the disc. I bought Doom 3 because I started gaming playing the original Doom years ago and loved it. I finally broke down recently and bought an Xbox , mostly to play Doom 3. I bought the limited edition because I liked the idea of having the metal case for it and because the limited edition wasn't really that much more than the regular edition.
I like Doom 3 because all of the levels are updated and more realistic. I was somewhat disappointed in Doom 3 because it seemed like I was doing the same thing over and over; running around and shooting different creatures.
Some of the features were kind of annoying. For example, the flashlight feature needed some work. I ended up buying Quake 4 because it was specifically made for Xbox and because a lot of the annoying features from Doom 3 wer e fixed. It still seems a little boring, though. I guess too much online and multiplayer gaming over the years has ruined me towards 1st person shooters. If I had played Doom 3 years ago, however, I would have been thrilled.
It is a nicely done modern adaptation of the original game released by id in the early 90's via shareware. For originality I would give this game an A rating. Use of light, or no light, makes for a spooky effect that ads to intense game play when playing alone at night. I know Doom III three is not the only game to use this effect but I believe it was the first release on the xbox platform to utilize it.
I was startled on more than one occasion. However AI leaves something to be desired and patterns quickly become evident. If there is an item in which you need such as a medkit, armor shard or clip, you can be sure there will be a creature from hell to fight first. Story line is so, so. If you are a SciFi fan then it may appea l to you. I found the whole Mars thing to be a little boorish.
If you like scifi fps and monsters from hell then this is your game. It is no Halo but I would say it is worth the purchase. Play through it or two or three times then sell it on Ebay. Skip to main content. About this product.
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See all 19 open box listings. Buy It Now. Add to cart. Sold by ecie About this product Product Information Coming ten years after the groundbreaking original, Doom 3 continues id Software's first-person shooter series with a true 3D engine featuring bump-map texturing and enhanced lighting and shadow effects.
Players will revisit the setting introduced in 's Doom but with a more involved storyline written by sci-fi scribe Matthew Costello of 7th Guest and The 11th Hour fame.
The result is a more cinematic experience than in games past, with elements of horror interwoven with the action to create a sense of tension. Shadows sometimes appear a split second before enemies attack, creatures materialize in the reflections of mirrors, and monsters can break through walls. Certain classic enemies have also been upgraded, such as the imps, which now stare players down with glaring eyes before pouncing on them.
Terrifying atmosphere and real-time lighting effects will keep you on the edge of your mouse First-person shooting action takes players to Hell and back Multiplayer modes allow players to team-up via Xbox Live Limited Collector's Edition includes bonus titles Ultimate Doom and Doom II Other bonuses include interviews with the developers, concept art gallery, and a behind-the-scenes making-of documentary.
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