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DOOM 3 BFG Edition On Github, Timed For Oculus Rift

Posted by timothy on from the move-that-gigantic-cranium dept.

New submitter alexanderb writes "While DOOM 3 BFG Edition might not have blown most gamers' minds, it sure blew some hackers' minds by supporting the Oculus Rift head-mounted display. Now, id Software have put up the source code of the BFG Edition under the GPL in good time for the tentative Oculus Rift release date, 12/12/12."

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  1. Re:No amount of 3D will make Doom 3 a good game by BumpyCarrot · · Score: 2

    Actually, you still need to buy the content. So whilst I agree that Doom 3 is not the most fantastic game, I question your understanding of the topic at hand.

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  2. Way cheaper head mounted DOOM3 by h4rr4r · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just get a black sheet of construction paper and tape it to your forehead over your eyes. For the big spender purchase a sleeping mask. Both are far cheaper than the Oculus Rift and will give you the same DOOM3 experience.

    1. Re:Way cheaper head mounted DOOM3 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

      The primary feature of the BFG edition is that they added some light sources (aka sorted out the gamma) into the game, and the flashlight gun mod is in by default.

    2. Re:Way cheaper head mounted DOOM3 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Informative

      Apparently you didn't give the BFG edition a try.
      Bethesda/ID actually listened to all the whiny players like you and made every level a bit brighter. You don't need the flashlight anymore... and if you need it you can have it along with another weapon.
      The game is much less atmospheric, but more accessible.

  3. Re:No amount of 3D will make Doom 3 a good game by partyguerrilla · · Score: 2

    I question your understanding of the word 'free', making you purchase another game and giving it away is not what you're looking for.

  4. The next setp in gaming by Krneki · · Score: 2

    The VR headset is the next step in hardcore PC gaming since the technology seems to be finally here.

    Oh boy, can't wait for the consumer version of the Oculus rift (the current resolution is a no go for me).

    And again the porn users will help us push the virtual reality technology in every home. All hail the power of the boobs!

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  5. Why the hate? by Charliemopps · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Why so much hate for this game? I found it terrifying. It's not the best game I ever played, but I certainly enjoyed myself. The part where if you looked in a mirror you saw your future in hell was an amazing piece of art. When you actually get to hell, it was pretty hellish imo... The shifting claustrophobia was well done... I can understand not liking it, but there are a lot worse games out there. (the latest version of Quake for example)

    1. Re:Why the hate? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Interesting

      I don't know about terrifying but I did enjoy the game. I played it when Doom 3 first came out and found it fun. It wasn't terrifying, but I was in an almost constant state of suspense. I'm playing it now, and it's almost as suspenseful.

      I'm one of those rare people that thinks the flashlight only working with no gun was brilliant. It added a different element to the game. The BFG edition has it out with any weapon, but it times out (I understand the idea, but it's equally stupid because no flashlight has ever worked that way). So you have to keep putting it away for a second to charge it up. It would make sense to me to let you have the flashlight up only with one handed guns (just the pistol basically). Before hell broke loose the lights worked, so they didn't need special flashlight mounts, makes sense to me.

      The gameplay is enjoyable, a bit repetitive but they offer just enough new enemies to make it interesting. The monsters come at you, which is very welcome change from games where the AI just hides behind walls and jumps out at really predictable intervals. The levels are scripted, but they're scripted well.

      The plot is lame, but it's supposed to be.

    2. Re:Why the hate? by asmkm22 · · Score: 2

      What Doom 3 has that those other games don't, is FPS action. The Doom games have never been designed purely for scaring the players. Their just FPS's that happen to take place in creepy environments. Sort of like the Dead Space series really. They can have their scary moments, but the core gameplay is still that of an FPS rather than survival horror.

    3. Re:Why the hate? by GreggBz · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Yea, I don't get it either. I remember first playing the Demo. The graphics and lighting blew my mind. The game got glowing reviews when it was released. Then about a month later Half Life 2 came out and everyone jumped on the Doom 3 must suck bandwagon.

      Half Life 2 was fantastic and all, but I felt like I had to invest a lot into it. Games don't have to be movies. Sometimes I just want to blast demons.

      It really marked the beginning of the end of the dumb shooter. Now everything's a hybrid RPG or some kind of exersize in simulated combat.

  6. Re:BFG means.... by stor · · Score: 2

    Big F$%&ing Gun.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFG_(weapon)

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  7. Re:BFG means.... by Yosho-sama · · Score: 2

    Holy crap, if you're younger than 20 you just made me feel really old.

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