DOOM 2016 a really solid entry in the series that brought back the franchise to the spotlight through overhauling the gameplay that many games try to emulate with varying degrees of success. The gunplay is crafted to perfection, the level design is very atmospheric and desolate, and the story is pretty neat. However, it's hard to say it's my favorite because we live in a post-Eternal world. 2016 feels slower in comparison and the level design can feel very samey (even though it's kind of the point since it's stuck to Mars and Hell locations). Secrets feel less fun to find because it feels like there's less inclination to find them with the barebones map and signals they give you, but I can see the appeal in terms of how it is harder to find them and incentivize replay value. I can appreciate the crowd that likes 2016 over Eternal because both games are excellent in their own ways while sharing similar DNA. Good game, I highly recommend if you're looking to get into boomer shooters or just really good FPS games in general.

There's a reason this is considered one of the best games in recent memory. A great sequel that expands on the first while also retaining its own identity. Great writing, great level design. I love the dynamic of Wheatley and GLaDOS with the silent protagonist, learning more about the weird lore through Cave Johnson's recorded lines (by JK Simmons!) and learning about how all of that became heavily embedded in gaming culture was really fun for me. The essential puzzle game with a great sense of humor.

The FPS game that made the genre explode to the point where other FPS games were called "DOOM Clones." How does it hold up? I am happy to report that it does in an excellent matter. The combat is fast-paced and frantic, where one wrong move could spell the end of your run (until you pull up your convenient save state anyway). The weapons all feel awesome to use (except the pistol but that's kind of the point), the enemies are fun to fight (sometimes), and the puzzle elements are engaging. I didn't expect that last element to be very important coming as a 2016 and Eternal player, but it was satisfying to pick apart and could be real brain teasers if you didn't pay attention. I will say that the major flaw is that Thy Flesh Consumed is a very frustrating difficulty spike to handle, but give it enough time and you'll come out on top. The Doom Slayer's humble beginnings are an explosive and fun game to come back to even 30 years later, and worth checking out.

Now THIS is how you do a sequel. Literally expand upon every element from the first one and make it better. This feels like the 2016 game on crack, and it shares a similar level of addiction. I have replayed this game quite a few times, 100%ing it every time. It continues the lore that is intriguing for newer fans like myself while also being rewarding for older fans. The weapons all feel amazing to use and play around with. The movement has been made faster and each encounter fills you with adrenaline and a thirst for blood. The Ancient Gods 1 and 2 were solid additions to the campaign in terms of story content, but the phantoms can suck an egg. It's an amazing first person shooter, probably the best in terms of campaign and what I believe to be the peak of the franchise. Please do yourself a favor and check it out when you get a chance.

A decent sequel that adds more cars to play with and makes the gameplay a little deeper thanks to the introduction of the jump and bump mechanics. They utilize the same resource as your boost so you actively keep track of how much meter or nodes of boost you have in order to not miss an important jump or bump an opponent off the road. I think that the lack of change outside of the bigger lineup and couple of mechanics is what drags it down because this is really just an updated and better version of the original with little changes...but it's still very fun to play (Sol-Aire CX4 my beloved). Also what the hell was the story and why did they show off the features of the one lady? That doesn't matter. Had a good time with this one. Not exceptional, but still a good arcade racer. It's a point above the original for me.