Ok to start with this? New to trilogy.

[Alley]

Haven't played 2016 or eternal. Since this is a prequel is it ok to start with this then 2016 then eternal?

[DOOM SLAYER]

sure

[DOOM SLAYER]

story connected dark ages doom 2016 and doom eternal

[Zapmaster]

Sure. but you'd be better off going Doom '16 - Eternal - DA IMO. Seeing events in DA unfold is a lot more interesting knowing the context of previous games with regards to what will happen.

[Berserk Slayer]

If you are definitely going to play both this and 2016, and have played the originals, I would tend to play 2016 first. Even though (or maybe even because) this is better as a game.

2016 has closer ties to the classics in terms of style and story, the gameplay has aspects that might feel smaller and/or limited if you play it after TDA,, and you might not appreciate the excellent graphical work in 2016 so much if you're going from a newer game with more detailed models etc to an older one.

[Zapmaster]

Originally posted by Berserk Slayer:

If you are definitely going to play both this and 2016, and have played the originals, I would tend to play 2016 first. Even though (or maybe even because) this is better as a game.

2016 has closer ties to the classics in terms of style and story, the gameplay has aspects that might feel smaller and/or limited if you play it after TDA,, and you might not appreciate the excellent graphical work in 2016 so much if you're going from a newer game with more detailed models etc to an older one.

This too. Going in order will let you appreciate how id changed the gameplay every game, and it'll be a lot nicer to play the newest game last instead of the opposite.

[UNBREAKABLE]

Story wise I think 2016 is better to play first because there's lots of mystery for things you aren't meant to know yet. Hits better when they are revealed in Eternal/TDA.

[ElectricHellKnight]

Story doesn't matter much in a Doom game, I'd start with 2016 because it has the simplest gameplay, then Dark Ages or Eternal, whichever you prefer. They are all very different in their feel, and all have a unique combat loop.

You'll find the story is full of plot holes anyway, no matter what order. Just shoot demons until they die and keep moving.

[SciopticChimken]

Doom 2016 first and then you can play either TDA or Eternal. Its a lot cheaper, and as stated above if you played TDA first might not appreciate Doom 2016 for what it is. IMO its a lot better than TDA

[gaming]

I'd recommend going with DOOM 2016 if you haven't played that one yet. The classic games are worth checking out, too.

[alex010300]

Play this first, then Doom 2016 and Eternal. Otherwise the lore will not make sense when you play Doom 2016 or Eternal first or 2nd. Very dumb playing in other order.

[alex010300]

Ignore the Guy above me, he only cares about gameplay and pretends the lore doesn't exist.

[Lippeth]

Playing this one first is totally fine, but not because it's a prequel, as a prequel usually expects the audience to know about the later events from previous works in order to provide more context or have any narrative weight.

If you are playing for the story, then it would make the most sense to start with 2016 and experience each game in the same order as the rest of the world, so that each installment builds on your knowledge of the previous one, despite the narrative chronology. You can still play them in any order and it shouldn't impact your overall experience because the story isn't all that important to what you'll ever be doing in the game anyway, and you would eventually piece it all together after playing them all, in any order of playing.

[alex010300]

A prequel is a narrative, such as a film or book, that tells a story that precedes the events of an earlier, established work. It essentially provides backstory and context to the original narrative

As Doom TDA is a prequel to Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal it make sense to play it first. Otherwise you will see some story events in Doom 2016 and Eternal that has you asking 'why is the Doom Slayer doing this' if you did not play Doom TDA first.

However Doom 2016 did came out first and then Doom Eternal and now Doom TDA. Doom TDA came out because they want to tie up the loose ends in Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal to make the lore make sense. Another point is that it is easier to play Doom TDA because the other 2 are more faster pace than Doom TDA. The Other 2 has better music and gameplay so if you must play all 3 might as well start with Doom TDA first and then the other 2 will have better gameplay..

[Se7enist]

It's absolutely okay to start here. It's the new hotness. Enjoy it while it's still new. It's also fine to start with Doom 2016. Neither is going to hurt your experience, and ultimately, that's the important bit.