Is it worth getting this game?

[The Ranger]

I'm interested in buying this game but is it worth it? I might buy the new Doom but since 3 is very cheap, should I get it? What are the pros and cons?

[丂ｱ乇丂丂ひ_丂乃]

It's hard to say, it really comes down to what are your preferences? Are you willing to play a game that is not as fast as classic dooms, that relies on horror aspects, that is in general very atmospheric but dark lit game? If you are open minded and understand that this game did something different but still kept the id fps spirit alive at the core, then I could recommend it.

Personally I like doom 3 alot because it's PC design focus shows and gives it the freedom that modern fps forexample don't have. Realtime in-game dynamic GUI cursors, gameplay without regenerating health, no weaponlimit, no aimdownsights, no sprint (classic run, stamina based), actual secrets to find, no over focus on story, support for moding with radiant based DoomEdit.

[The Ranger]

Originally posted by spessu_sb:

It's hard to say, it really comes down to what are your preferences? Are you willing to play a game that is not as fast as classic dooms, that relies on horror aspects, that is in general very atmospheric but dark lit game? If you are open minded and understand that this game did something different but still kept the id fps spirit alive at the core, then I could recommend it.

Personally I like doom 3 alot because it's PC design focus shows and gives it the freedom that modern fps forexample don't have. Realtime in-game dynamic GUI cursors, gameplay without regenerating health, no weaponlimit, no aimdownsights, no sprint (classic run, stamina based), actual secrets to find, no over focus on story, support for moding with radiant based DoomEdit.

I really don't mind when games are different from the rest. From seeing the gameplay, it does seem interesting, I think I might get it. Which one should I get though, there's a BFG version?

[Repugnant Human]

Relatively gameplay, spessu_sb is correct.
Technically, vanilla Doom III didn't age well, you will have to set screen resolution and ratio via console commands and edit autoexec.cfg to set graphics at something, other than minimal (editing them in main menu will not help). Also problem with CD key is possible. Personally, I didn't encounter the last one, moreover, a lot of people on steam forums seem to have it solved.
Doom III from BFG edition don't have these problems, but balance and atmosphere were ruined for sake of making it much easier (it was also released on consoles).

[SpaceGoatMage]

Originally posted by CRTmatrix:

Relatively gameplay, spessu_sb is correct.
Technically, vanilla Doom III didn't age well, you will have to set screen resolution and ratio via console commands and edit autoexec.cfg to set graphics at something, other than minimal (editing them in main menu will not help). Also problem with CD key is possible. Personally, I didn't encounter the last one, moreover, a lot of people on steam forums seem to have it solved.
Doom III from BFG edition don't have these problems, but balance and atmosphere were ruined for sake of making it much easier (it was also released on consoles).

Its also worth mentioning that a lot of doom 3 mods doesnt work with bfg edition.

[丂ｱ乇丂丂ひ_丂乃]

Originally posted by The Ranger:

Originally posted by spessu_sb:

It's hard to say, it really comes down to what are your preferences? Are you willing to play a game that is not as fast as classic dooms, that relies on horror aspects, that is in general very atmospheric but dark lit game? If you are open minded and understand that this game did something different but still kept the id fps spirit alive at the core, then I could recommend it.

Personally I like doom 3 alot because it's PC design focus shows and gives it the freedom that modern fps forexample don't have. Realtime in-game dynamic GUI cursors, gameplay without regenerating health, no weaponlimit, no aimdownsights, no sprint (classic run, stamina based), actual secrets to find, no over focus on story, support for moding with radiant based DoomEdit.

I really don't mind when games are different from the rest. From seeing the gameplay, it does seem interesting, I think I might get it. Which one should I get though, there's a BFG version?

I can't really say much about BFG edition since I kinda don't like that game but what I do know about it, I can list below.

• BFG had an additional new episode and you also get Doom 3 ROE and Doom 1+Doom 2 in one package (albeit, classic dooms are edited in that theyre bit simpler in difficulty and medkit logos been replaced with a weird pill in them)
  
• Gameplay was made alot easier by adding additional hp and ammo pickups in the levels (probably too much from what I've heard)
  
• duct tape mod was made primary (shoot and use flashlight at the sametime) whereas in original doom 3 there was risk vs reward thing since you had to toggle between flashlight or weapon
  
• the said lack of mod support
  
• atleast on launch there was alot of articles which proved it was a console port since it had lesser visuals than the original one www.dsogaming.com/editorial/id-software-doom-3-bfg-edition-and-how-the-mighty-has-fallen-in-the-eyes-of-pc-gamers/

There's some info about it for now.

[Jay]

If you are still on the fence .... Get DOOM 3 it kicks all sorts of as.s

...if your comp can do it , grab redux mod + Sikkmod , reznor sounds and your good to go.

the UAC facility is gorgeous and to this day i still find its setting hard to beat.

Turn the lights off , chuck on the head phones , grab a spare pair of jocks and enjoy !!

[Linus Hyper]

A thousand times yes

[Nar! MnK]

I would just get it, because it's Doom. At that low price, you won't regret it. Its a fun game to play, with plenty of levels to keep you going. I love playing it with the 5.1 surround sound and the lights off. The sound quality in this game, is awesome.

[Sir_0v3rk1ll]

of course get it.

[Mark!!]

yeah get it its a great game for sure