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Doom 3 - Definitely Worth The Wait?

Posted by simoniker on from the expectations-too-stratospheric? dept.

Thanks to 1UP for their borderline-gonzo article discussing how the extended wait for Doom 3 is affecting opinions of it. The naysaying author of the piece argues that id's FPS sequel "...possesses many appreciable graphical highlights, [but] much of its beauty comes from techniques that are rapidly becoming standards. Normal mapping and dynamic lighting are nothing new, and companies like Ion Storm Austin and Crytek are proving that anyone can do it." He goes on to stake out his position clearly: "I am certain Doom will be great fun for what it is, but I just don't know if fans of the original and its Serious [Sam] inspiring style will dig something paced so radically different. I am also unsure of whether or not action gamers... will buy into a title that seems to lack the excessive fiction, approachability and interactivity that drive practically all of today's modern games." Update: 11/27 17:18 GMT by S : There's also a new mini-interview with John Carmack regarding Doom 3 over at CGW.

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  1. I disagree with 'excessive fiction' by hookedup · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I am also unsure of whether or not action gamers... will buy into a title that seems to lack the excessive fiction, approachability and interactivity that drive practically all of today's modern games.

    While these 'fictional' shooters are indeed fun, I've found myself quite taken with games like Call of Duty, and Battlefield 1942 whereas i used to be into Half Life, Gore, Doom, etc.. I seem play these types of games to put myself in the shoes (boots) of those that actually went to war, and less and less about just killing things.

    Maybe it's just me getting a little older...who knows..

  2. maybe so and maybe not by August_zero · · Score: 5, Insightful

    When people tell me doom3 is going to suck, or rock I tell them the same thing I tell them when they try and convince me that Halo2 is the best game ever made: Wait until you play it. If I went by only the opinions of people who are rating games and movies on their hype alone I would be convinced that the last two StarWars films were the best in the series.

    I am thinking that at this point, writing a negative opinion of doom3 is just a quick cheap way of getting your article read and talked about, rather than a thoughtful well written article if I talk smack people will swarm; the cynic in me continues to get a thorough workout daily.

    --
    On Wall Street they say "buy low, sell high" On the pad we say, "buy high, sell high" Isn't that somehow better?
    1. Re:maybe so and maybe not by DrEldarion · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Exactly. At this point, technology is at the point where pretty much any game released by a major company is going to be spectacularly beautiful. Because of this (thank god), games are going to have to go back to having good gameplay (instead of just pretty graphics) in order to sell well.

      Who cares if the graphics are OMG SO BEAUTIFUL if the game is boring as hell? Doom has always been FUN, and that is what kept me playing, not the pretty visuals.

  3. engine by SophtwareSlump · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'm waiting for it to be released so the engine can be licensed. Not a knock on Doom or Quake, but it usually turns out a licensee makes a better 'game' than the original game.

  4. Re:How did this make it here? by simoniker · · Score: 3, Insightful

    FWIW, this wasn't posted on the front page - you must have sections collapsed. It's a Games-specific post.

    I'm excited about Doom, but I am a little worried about how the story will get integrated in there - previous id games aren't generally very story-rich. Maybe it doesn't matter, as long as the gameplay's all there, though.