Countdown to Doom
Obviously, we've been closely following the reboot of Doom that id Software and Bethesda will release exactly one week from now. We already enjoyed its first trailer, and we even had the chance to explore the single-player campaign for over an hour, but it's time to “formalize” the new game with a definitive trailer. So, who's ready to return to hell and take out everything that moves…?
Both its new fans and its old fans are waiting for it… basically, we all are. The roots of this game run so deep that they extend back to May 2008, when it was announced as Doom 4. Three years later, everything that had been created up to that point was ultimately discarded, and instead of developing a sequel, the decision was to bet on a reboot of the saga, something very delicate given the legacy of Doom. Many of us consider it “the” FPS par excellence, the standard used to measure all subsequent titles, and one of the first multiplayer experiences, whether over a LAN or building our own serial cables. There's no more room for rumors or doubts. Doom will enable its pre-load process on May 11 (after all, you have to download about 45 gigabytes), and will finally go into action next Friday. This is its final trailer:
The Final Trailer
It's all there, we can't deny it: the blood, the guts, the violence, the extravagance, the weapons, the chaos, the execution moves, the consequences of the demonic invasion, and above all, the need to kill. Its developers have focused a lot on the combat dynamic, so that the only way to survive is to keep moving. There are no places to take cover, and the demons are anything but clumsy. The “calm” moments are relatively few, and despite our destructive capacity, the “fear factor” never disappears. Needless to say, the lone marine is at a disadvantage.
Technical Requirements
The technical info for the new Doom has been online for several days, but I think it's worth reviewing: It will be available on Windows (7 SP1, 8.1 and 10 in 64-bit), Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Its PC version requires at least 8 GB of RAM, a graphics card with 2 GB of RAM (GTX 670, HD 7870 or better), an Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-8320 processor (essentially quad-core chips or better), 55 GB of free space, Steam as the activation system, and an internet connection for multiplayer and SnapMap modes. The recommended specs are even higher, but id Software and Bethesda talk about 1080p at 60 FPS as the “sweet spot” for playing Doom, so we're almost convinced that many players will be able to run it on slightly more humble systems. All that remains is to invoke ancient gods and pray that it doesn't have too many bugs on its first day...
