Doom: The Dark Ages Review - Balancing Power Fantasy and Creativity
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In this video from GameSpot, the team delves into the world of Doom: The Dark Ages, a game that has left some fans scratching their heads. Alessandro Barbosa's glowing review sets the stage, praising the game for its innovation. However, the speaker finds themselves at odds with the overwhelming array of tools and enemies presented in the game. The power fantasy that once captivated players in Doom 2016 seems to have reached a tipping point with The Dark Ages, where an excess of options leads to a lack of creativity. It's like being handed the keys to a supercar but having nowhere exciting to drive it.
Drawing a quirky comparison to Kiss albums, the speaker likens Doom Eternal to the band's musical evolution in Kiss Destroyer. The Dark Ages, on the other hand, is equated to Kiss Dynasty, aiming for a broader audience appeal akin to a disco album. The speaker humorously critiques the cutscenes in the game, likening them to a generic Marvel movie. While playing on a challenging mode, the speaker finds the repetitive nature of the gameplay a hindrance to their overall enjoyment. The attempt to push the boundaries of the Doom series is acknowledged, much like Kiss's experimentation with different musical styles, but it may not resonate with all fans.
The video delves into the contrasting worlds of power fantasy in Doom and the survival horror genre, highlighting the importance of agency and challenge in gameplay. While Doom once made players feel like unstoppable forces, The Dark Ages seems to have lost that balance, turning every encounter into a bombastic spectacle. The speaker reminisces about the thrill of overcoming challenges in games, drawing parallels between the adrenaline rush of surviving in survival horror titles and the meditative flow state of playing Tetris. Ultimately, the speaker appreciates the attempt to evolve the Doom series but suggests taking a page out of Kiss's book, specifically their concept album, The Elder, for future inspiration.
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