After years in development status, finally "Doom" fans are hearing progress in what is initially known as "Doom 4" now officially titled "Doom" video game. Release date, gameplay updates and other news surface online including a possible movie, after its unveiling in Quakecon 2014.
It was in this year's QuakeCon that gamers and critics alike were able to witness the unveiling of the years-in-development "Doom 4", now known as "Doom". As it was announced during the event, the reboot to the popular "Doom" series will be released as "Doom" and not "Doom 4".
Marty Stratton, executive producer shares, "As you've probably noticed from the teaser, the game is called 'Doom', not 'Doom 4', and not something like 'Enemy Territory: Doom Wars,' referring to the previously released teaser of "Doom" ("Doom 4") in time for QuakeCon.
Although this teaser might be the only visual representation we'll see for a while, as those that have been shown during the QuakeCon were made available only for the attendees, there's already so much detail in the "Doom" ("Doom 4") teaser. Here's what we know so far.
The trailer we have for now, what is on the official website of "Doom" ("Doom 4") contains gameplay information. Upon "Doom" ("Doom 4") release date, gamers using PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC will experience finishing moves and melee combat. As the gameplay of "Doom" ("Doom 4") will be mildly follow its predecessors "Doom 1" and "Doom 2" with the run-and-gun for which the game is popular for, "Doom" ("Doom 4") will also include new movements.
We Got This Covered reports during QuakeCon and shares about "Doom" ("Doom 4") saying "'Doom' ['Doom 4'] isn't a tactical shooter, this is a frantically paced combat game. Killing and trying to avoid being killed will be your sole priority."
The report goes on to share that "Doom" ("Doom 4") "weapon play is absolutely visceral, but the melee combat is borderline uncomfortable with how powerful it seems it be."
Meanwhile, "Doom" ("Doom 4") movie rumors have also surfaced, revealing that yet again another "Doom" ("Doom 4") movie might be in the works.
"Doom" ("Doom 4") release date speculations vary online, including a vague "Doom" ("Doom 4") release date on 2015, however, nothing official has been announced.
In the mean time, watch the "Doom" ("Doom 4") teaser trailer here.
