There are games that need no introduction and DOOM it is fully one of these. Considered by fans, but not limited to, the king of first-person shooters, the fast-paced game made in Bethesda turns 25. Since 1993 the videogame industry has made giant leaps, and the way of playing as well as the demands of the players have changed drastically, with the production of full-bodied titles full of narrative ideas, complex and articulated gameplay to increase the narrative depth and in-game action. Well DOOM it shows us that even though 25 years have passed, a solid, no-frills gameplay base can still keep us glued to a screen for hours. The Doomslayer he doesn't seem aged by a single day in the PlayStation 4 reissue of the two “classic” chapters and their sequel that hit the shelves in 2004.
At the origins of a myth
Considered by many to be the progenitor of an entire genre, at the time of its debut, DOOM it appeared on the market having to deal with some of its "ancestors", such as Wolfenstein 3D, to quote a title from the same manufacturer. However, he managed to win the hearts and personal computers of the players, offering them not only what was then considered innovation, but above all a solid and extremely engaging gameplay, which would revolutionize the world of first person shooters forever. Also in 2019 DOOM throws the player into the immediate and frenetic action that gave him luck in 1993. Surprisingly, the results of the transposition on the Sony console hardly affect the quality of the original game, except for some sporadic drop in frame rate (defect also found in the other two chapters tested).
There are no discounts: the title of Bethesda is still the ruthless, brutal and hilarious shooter that the luckiest ones played years ago on PC. The now legendary metal soundtrack and the splatter animations brought to the exaggeration still work, although the simplicity of the controls may at first displace the player accustomed to the most modern video games. This new edition is also enriched by the new episode Thy Flesh Consumed, which introduces 9 new levels full of adrenaline and infernal armies. There are also co-op and local deathmatch modes for up to 4 players.
DOOM 2: the King of FPS
If the '93 game was a success, DOOM II it was a real triumph. Released only one year after its predecessor, it used the same assets to propose a more complete and if possible even more adrenaline-pumping title, so much so that it is still considered by many to be the undisputed king of shooters. Also in this case, in the new console edition of this generation, the appeal of the title remains unchanged, completion free from the impositions dictated by having to tell a story, even more direct in putting us against hordes of monsters and Technodemons.
Even in the new version, the “King of Shooters” shows that he deserves his fame, once again challenging us to push our virtual demon killing abilities to the limit, in a riot of exploding guts, infernal creatures and labyrinthine paths. Once again we will be able to use a lethal arsenal to make our way through larger environments and an almost always overwhelming number of enemies.
In addition to giving us the chance to fish out a real classic that launched what we now consider retrogaming into the modern era, the remastered of DOOM II introduces us to the Master Levels, as many as 20 new scenarios created by the community of enthusiasts over the years, thanks also to the support of the developers. Again we find the multiplayer modes already seen in the first chapter, always and only locally up to a maximum of 4 players. Both in this game and in the previous one, the cheat mode is present among the options, which allows you to have access to all objects, weapons, invincibility and much more, while blocking access to trophies. 
Discovering DOOM 3
The third and final title that makes up this video game triptych takes us back to what represented a drastic change in terms of game style, setting and graphics. At the time of its release DOOM 3 aroused conflicting opinions and many of the fans of the first two chapters said they were disappointed by the change of course undertaken. In addition to abandoning the previous graphic style in favor of something that could further enhance the capabilities of the platforms of that period, the 2004 title differs in a particular way for the level design: no more wide corridors and rooms full of enemies, but more environments. narrow and claustrophobic, often very dark.
More like a survival horror than the insane shooter at the origins of the saga, this third installment is not a sequel to its predecessors, but rather a reinterpretation of the first. Through a fairly linear story telling, the plot is explained in a more narrative way that in the episodes of '93 and '94 could only be guessed in the background. In fact we are faced with a profoundly different game, but one that could find new luck in this remastered edition, presenting itself to an audience that appreciates more the horror adventures based on zombies and jumpscare. Unfortunately the game doesn't have any multiplayer modes, but it does include both expansions Resurrection of Evil e The Lost Missions. 
Satisfied with the performance on PS4 of DOOM 3 (version we tested for all three titles), we can say that although it carries with it the burden of a controversial fame, this game has the merit of representing a moment of fundamental passage in the history of Bethesda's most famous shooter that is worth the worth recovering.
A piece of history at a bargain price
The nostalgia effect undoubtedly plays in favor of these three re-editions of the series DOOM, and it is clear that Bethesda want to wink and entice players looking forward to DOOM Eternal, coming next November 22nd. Replaying these old glories also goes far beyond the passion for retrogaming: the excellent performance on consoles of the version tested for fluidity and richness of the additional contents, make this trilogy an almost mandatory purchase for those who, perhaps for personal reasons, do not was able to play with it at the time of the first publication. In short, it's a bit like recovering a slice of video game history. 
To make the purchase even more interesting, we then find gods really affordable prices for all budgets. In fact, on the PlayStation Store, the cost of the first two chapters is € 4,99 each DOOM 3 is sold for € 9,99. Less than € 20 for three games of this caliber are definitely worth the expense. The only problem is that in order to play it, mandatory access to the Bethesda.net services is required (which will not involve any additional cost). If you don't have an account Bethesda, you will need to create it, after the first access the game will connect automatically.
Our advice is therefore to replay the classic DOOM trilogy with these new editions, and to enjoy the crazy adventures of the Doomslayer from start to finish: it will be a great challenge for your gamer skills and your thirst for action. .
