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1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 14
Date: July 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

i think its jus like the old doom it gets very boring after awhile and the 2d graphips on the monsters arent to good either

Fails To Live Up To The Original.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 10
Date: May 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

DOOM probably had me hooked more than any other computer game; even Starcraft, Quake 3, etc. I still remember spending quite a bit of my computer time back in grade school blasting through Episode 3 Map 3 or Episode 2 Map 7, looking for different secrets and weapons. And when I wasn't doing that, I was happily playing multiplayer DOOM over the internet or downloading different "WAD" levels off various fansites. So when I finally decided to buy DOOM II, I was overjoyed to own what was supposedly an "improved" DOOM. I got the exact opposite...

First the good. The graphics do look a bit cleaner and less pixelated than in the original DOOM. There are several new enemies at your disposal (the dreaded Arch Viles being possibly the worst, as in most annoying, to ever grace a computer game). There is a new weapon (the double-barreled shotgun). And the levels this time around are a bit larger and more complex. Sounds like an "improvement" so far (albeit, very small). So why exactly did I dislike DOOM II?

The levels, while more complex, just aren't as well designed as they were in the original. They tend to get too maze-like in parts (more so than in DOOM 1), and the enemies seem like they were just randomly placed rather than thoughtfully put into certain parts of a level the way they were in the original DOOM (one minute you would be in a quite hallway, the next - CHOMP! a Bulldog Demon just came out of nowhere). Sadly, the best level in the game was IMO a bonus level titled Wolfenstein. It was sort of a remake of E1M1 from the original Wolfenstein 3D. Nazis, castle textures, and everything. But it's buried in a slew of horribly frustrating and/or boring levels like Suburbs and Circle Of Death (Lion King parody?), or possibly the worst experience I've ever had with an FPS - The Spirit World. Considering the fact that the "improvements" are so minor, do I even need to mention the game's feeling of "Been There, Done That"?

So in brief, I'm afraid I just couldn't really get into DOOM II. ID Software foolishly opted not to release a Shareware demo for the game, which means you had to spend [money] to play it back in 1995. Disappointing, since that money would have been much better spent on games like Dark Forces or the original System Shock.

It's not for children

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 8
Date: July 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is fun if you like shooters but it is very violent and gory so it's not for kids. I believe that there is a bit too many "decorations" (ex. dead guys and severed limbs).
The graphics are good, and the animation is acceptable. But once you play a few of the missions it becomes boring. If you like to kill it's the right game for you. You may find yourself stranded in one area of the map if you don't find the keycard. Sometimes it's just too complicated for a 3d shooter.
Overall it's okay.

Okay

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Not that big of an improvement over the original. This sequel is in a 'more of the same' vein. The additions are not that big a deal: there are a few new monsters. Most are pretty cut and dry, save for the fiendish Arch-Vile (who can both ressurect fallen foes and burn you up) and the new weapon.. the Super Shotgun... is a lovely upgrade, but more detail to upgrade would have carried a long way.

However, this does not make Doom 2 a 'bad' game. Yes, it is technically 'more of the same', but in the case of the Doom series, that is really a good thing.

The original Doom's gameplay was a thrilling ride with a few bumps along the way (namely: overbearing keycard hunting) and this sequel is no different.

Doom1 still better

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Bottom line if your gonna buy this buy the first one first to see if you like the dooms this is not the one to start off with!

Classic Doom2 for DOS

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Doom2 survives the test of time. Doom2 does require expertise with DOS and decaying DOS support after Windows 95 (DOS 7) makes this DOS version game more difficult to run properly, but for those who could run it, it is an excellent game still.

Was good back in 1995

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: September 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game was fun and state of the art in 1995. The graphics no doubt will be really out of date even compared to the worst of what is offered today. The game was one of a kind in its day, and if your looking for 35+ levels of ancient fun, then this is it. The game gets 4 stars for being original and fun in its day. This game was soo good that the designers became multi-millionaires and now drive around in turbo-ferraris. This was the only game i "purchased" from 1994-2000. The only one that was worth it.

A Gut-filled, monster-packed blast-fest from Hell!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Woohah! I just finished "Doom 2" again on my PC about 3 or 4 days back, and I've gotta say that I absolutely loved it!

The storyline is a simple as possible, probably designed to keep you, the player, focused on the game as a whole rather than being distracted by the story itself. In a nutshell, Hell has broken loose on Earth and the demons have taken the population of Earth hostage. You are a Marine who has managed to survive the invasion of Earth, and now it falls upon you to beat back the Demon Hordes, free Earth's population and destroy the mastermind behind the sinster attack - even if it means going into the heart of Hell to do so. It's so terribly simplistic that it's poetic - it's the original storyline that sparked off all FPS Games after it. Today storyline would get 6.5/10, but in 1994, it would've gotten 9.5/10.

Graphics wise, "Doom 2" is not spectacular, but unlike "Doom 1," you are able to adjust the screen resolution to create smoother looking enemies and environments. Levels are cleverly designed however and there's alot of space to shoot enemies with weapons like the Rocket Launcher. The enemies and characters are all 2-Dimensional, but there's quite a significant amount of detail that has been put into each and every character and Demon. By today's standards, the detail is purile. But back then, it would've been revolutionary! I dunno, for me the Graphics don't detract from the game itself. I would give the Graphics 6/10 for today and 10/10 if it were 1994.

Sound is alot better in "Doom 2" than in "Doom 1." "Doom 1" had terribly lame sounds for enemies, and I couldn't help but laugh when I shot a Zombieman! I mean, when the guys die, they go "HOOYA!" I mean, come on, that's hilarious! "Doom 2" has much scarier sounds, but some weapons (like the Arachnotron's Plasma Cannons) sound dreadfully silly! Music is ok at best, sounds like something a 15 year old put together while it was Karaoke night at his families place! I'll give sound 7/10 to be fair and music 5/10.

Gameplay - this is where "Doom 2" doesn't fail. It's an absolute blast-fest...you run, jump, shoot tonnes of rounds off at Hordes of angry enemies. Unlike "Doom 1," you can also look up and down to shoot enemies above or below you. This greatly adds to the enjoyment of the game as the y and z-axes are now considered, rather than just the x-axis. Battles are frantic on the harder skill levels and I often found myself punching and chainsawing enemies into red oozing piles of their former selves. It's always nice to go on a melee assault! Ah, the good ol' days! There are plenty of cool weapons, including a chainsaw, pistol, shotgun and super-shotgun, chaingun, missile launcher, plasma gun and of course, the almighty BFG 9000, The Holy Grail of every gun that has ever been created in FPS Shooters. It's so nice to shoot the original BFG and watch your enemies turn to microwaved pig-slop! What can I say, extreme firepower, frenetic action - can't fault gameplay even today! 10/10, don't argue!

Difficulty is fair. Not quite as hard as I was originally expecting, There were some situations that required some prior planning and even constant replaying, but "Doom 2" is by no means impossible, even on the "Ultra-violence" setting. "Nightmare" can be itensely challenging at times, but I've only finished the game on "Ultra-violence." I don't have the energy to take on "Nightmare!" Difficulty gets 7/10 for "Ultra-violence" and 8.5/10 for "Nightmare!" The other skills are not challenging enough in my opinion.

I enjoy the range of enemies - you get Zombiemen, Sargeants, Chaingunners, Imps, Hell Knights, Barons of Hell, Cacodemons, Arachnotrons, Spider Demons, Cyber Demons, Pain Elementals, Lost Souls, Demons, Arch Viles, Revenants, Mancubus' and Spectres. Not bad for a '94 game huh? Enemies get 9/10 from my side - lots to kill = lots of fun!

You get plenty of power-ups and tonnes of secrets to look for. There are more enemies than humanly imaginable to kill and enough weapons to take down - well, Hell itself I guess! What more do you really need? Crack open a brewski and let the Demon slaughter begin!

In short, "Doom 2" gets 83 % by today's standards. The fun factor and length of the game is enough to get it an A-Aggregate! This is a classic FPS Shooter that you have to have finished! I just got the game from a friend and copied it to my Hard Drive. It takes up minimal space and is great for impressing your friends or a rainy day! Play "Doom 2" now, and you will know pain and pleasure in their purest forms...

Great for its day

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I had tons of fun with this game in '95 and I still play it today, although I've beaten it many times. It is very predictable once you've played it a few times but the multiplayer experience is great. If you've got a slow computer and can't play Quake III or Unreal Tournament, or simply want some old fashioned fun then this is a great game for you.

Classic!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: June 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is truly a classic. Improvements over the last edition, especially in graphics, make this game even better! It us a lot of fun to play, and the gameplay is quite solid. This is a solid buy.

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