DOOMBRINGER

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DOOMBRINGER is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Anomic Games and was released on June 4, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Doombringer is a free to play First Person Shooter in the Arena FPS genre.

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

Fast-paced gameplay that rewards skill and offers a unique movement system reminiscent of classic FPS games like Quake.
Satisfying gunplay with punchy sounds and a solid multiplayer experience, supported by a welcoming community.
The level design, while sometimes confusing, features interesting arenas and encourages exploration and speedrunning.

Bland and uninspired level design with repetitive environments and a lack of variety in enemies and textures.
The game can be overly challenging, leading to frustration for casual players, especially with difficult boss encounters.
Current state feels incomplete and lacks sufficient content for the price, with issues in AI behavior and multiplayer connectivity.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Doombringer is a nostalgic homage to classic arena shooters like Quake, featuring precise movement mechanics and a blend of elements from Quake 1-3. Players appreciate the fun and chaotic nature of the gameplay, enhanced by interesting level designs and co-op campaign options, though some note issues with visibility and occasional performance drops. Overall, the game is celebrated for its satisfying mechanics and welcoming community, making it a compelling experience for fans of the genre.
- “The quake 3-like gameplay is spot on and super precise, and I was hoping for this to be the single-player Quake 3 that we never properly got, with the bonus of the free multiplayer.”
- “Incredibly fun take on Quake 3 movement and mechanics with some great additions from other games; ramp-jumps in particular are a blast, and I really enjoy the knockback of weapons which seems inspired by Quake 1.”
- “Doombringer is an awesome old school arena shooter whose gameplay style gives you absolutely nuclear weapons and ridiculous air acceleration.”
- “Weird gameplay mechanics (why do weapons forcibly reload when reloading isn't even a controllable thing?)”
- “That's merely aesthetic, but the enemy design also affects gameplay, because many of the designs are not well contrasted with the environment, so they are hard to see.”
- “Doombringer gameplay is a bit like Quake 1-3 smooshed together.”
graphics
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The graphics of Doombringer feature a unique art style that some players find appealing, particularly with its Warhammer 40k inspirations, though opinions are mixed. While the aesthetic may grow on players over time, many criticize the flat and basic textures, lack of modern upgrades, and poor enemy visibility against the environment. Overall, the visuals evoke a nostalgic late 90s feel, but improvements in texture quality and design contrast are desired for a more engaging experience.
- “A unique and cool art style.”
- “In my opinion, the art style and theme of the game grow on you the more you play.”
- “Art style took a bit to grow on me, but I love it now; also love the Warhammer 40k inspirations, can never go wrong with that.”
- “You should realize that Doombringer has nothing really modern in it though, no upgrades, fancy movement, special stuff like flashlights or interactivity with the environment (except doors/switches/buttons) and whatnot. It really seems like it could have come out of the late 90s and doesn't advance itself beyond anything like, say, Quake.”
- “Doombringer's art style is meh, the music is merely okay, and the story is nonexistent (though that was to be expected).”
- “The art style is fairly flat and basic, and I'm not a fan of it.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as a "dope soundtrack" that enhances the experience, while others find it merely average and not particularly memorable. Overall, it complements the smooth gunplay and satisfying sound effects, but does not stand out significantly.
- “Very smooth gunplay and satisfying gun sounds and music.”
- “Dope soundtrack.”
- “Doombringer's art style is mediocre, the music is just okay, and the story is nonexistent (though that was to be expected).”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally viewed as simple and brief, with some players appreciating its coherence in the context of the game. However, others criticize it for being virtually nonexistent, which aligns with their expectations for a throwback shooter.
- “I think the story fits - simple and brief but well put together.”
- “Very solid throwback shooter so far (4 missions in on UV equivalent) will update review if that for some reason changes.”
- “Doombringer's art style is meh, the music is merely m'kay, and the story is nonexistent (though that was to be expected).”
replayability
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The inclusion of a speedrun mode significantly enhances the game's replayability, offering players new challenges and incentives to revisit the content.
- “The speedrun mode adds loads of replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices available.”
- “The random events keep the game exciting and encourage multiple runs.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”