Three days before the official release The embargo on the publication of review materials for the hotly anticipated shooter by id Software and Bethesda Softworks has ended.
At the time of publication, DOOM Eternal received 53 ratings on Metacritic, which are divided among the three main platforms as follows: (21 reviews), (17) and (15)
In terms of the average score, the versions of DOOM Eternal for the listed systems also do not differ much: 90% (PC and Xbox One) and 87% (PS4). For comparison: at one time reached "only" up to 85% ( и ).
Despite the numerical superiority over its predecessor, DOOM Eternal was not without its shortcomings: reviewers scold the platform sections, jerky pace and () not very long story campaign.
However, the next high-profile development of id Software has significantly more advantages: journalists predictably praise the soundtrack, the variety of arsenal and enemies, as well as the id Tech 7 engine on which the game is based.
One of the seven publications that awarded DOOM Eternal the maximum score was the Australian : story campaign (multiplayer not available before release) of the game "boasts fast-paced and furious battles, an army of ruthless enemies and some truly epic moments."
Blurred ending deprived the shooter of the highest rating on the site (90%): "Despite this hard landing, it's hard not to be impressed by everyone else in DOOM Eternal. Despite the successes on the gameplay front, perhaps id Software's greatest achievement is the level of initial polish of the game."
Author Ivan Byshonkov gave DOOM Eternal an 80% score and praised the battle dynamics and Doom Slayer's arsenal, but criticized the platforming sections and "ambiguous changes" to the combat system.
The lowest rating currently available for DOOM Eternal was given by an employee - 70%. The journalist especially did not like the "acrobatic" segments and moments when the shooter intentionally slows down the player.
DOOM Eternal releases March 20 on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia, with a release date for Nintendo Switch. Previously it was known and for different platforms.
After the release of DOOM Eternal awaits : In addition to traditional add-ons, the developers promise regular testing and updates of the online Battle Mode.
Source: 3dnews.ru