DOOM Eternal Year One Pass

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DOOM Eternal Year One Pass is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by id Software and was released on October 20, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

The DOOM Eternal Year One Pass includes two campaign expansions: "The Ancient Gods -- Part One" and "The Ancient Gods -- Part Two." In the first expansion, players must return to Urdak to restore balance in the cosmos after defeating the Kahn Maykr. The second expansion tasks players with rallying Sentinel armies, laying siege to Hell', and facing the Dark Lord to save the universe.

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humor3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game is considered one of the best FPS titles in the last twenty years, offering challenging gameplay and a lot of exploration.
The DLC expansions provide great value, allowing players to get both parts at a lower price than purchasing them individually.
The game features superb level design and intense combat, with many players praising the new enemy types and mechanics introduced in the DLC.

Many players found the marketing deceptive, as purchasing the Year One Pass does not include the base game campaign, leading to frustration.
Some players expressed dissatisfaction with new enemy types in the DLC, feeling they disrupt the flow of combat and are not enjoyable to fight.
There are reports of technical issues, such as bugs and crashes, which detract from the overall experience of the game and its expansions.

story
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The story is generally well-received, featuring a solid narrative that continues the Doom Slayer's journey through engaging missions and new enemy types. However, some players find the missions to be repetitive and overly lengthy, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the introduction of new locations and challenges keeps the gameplay exciting.
- “Good story, challenging fights, and new gimmicks that really say 'more doom'.”
- “You get two solid DLC packs that continue the Doom Slayer's story while introducing new enemy types and bringing in new locations to explore.”
- “The first mission was everything I asked for and wished for.”
- “The first mission was everything I asked and wished for, but the other two felt really repetitive.”
- “I also felt like the missions were longer than they needed to be.”
- “A bit harder, a bit less story and side quests to add more variety, but still.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique and enjoyable soundtrack, while others express disappointment, particularly in the absence of Mick Gordon's contributions, citing issues with sound mixing.
- “The soundtrack and the feeling of it all is different, yet oh so good.”
- “I'm not digging the new soundtrack and the whole sound mixing is off for me.”
- “Mick Gordon was the heart and soul of the soundtrack!”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted for its clever commentary on Bethesda's pricing strategies, with players finding it amusing that the game offers better value than the company's DLCs. Overall, it seems to resonate well with those who appreciate satire in gaming.
- “It's funny that this won't appear in search results because Bethesda realized that this will sell higher and cheaper than their overpriced DLCs. Nonetheless, save your money and buy this if you find it.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for its frustrating traversal mechanics, which some players find cumbersome and unenjoyable.
- “I tried to push through the frustration, but the traversal mechanics just made it worse.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I found the combat system to be overly complicated and not intuitive at all.”