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Doom (1993)

Doom is the original first-person shooting release that started the iconic demon-slaying franchise. Players step into the shoes of the imposing Doomguy as he navigates multiple areas on Mars in an attempt to cull the demonic threat and keep humans safe.

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First-Person Shooter
Released
December 10, 1993
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Developer(s)
id Software
Publisher(s)
id Software
Engine
Doom engine
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993, DOOM pioneered and popularized the first-person shooter, setting a standard for all FPS games. An enhanced version was released on PC, consoles, and mobile devices in 2019. Now, you can get the enhanced version of the base game and the additional content here.
Story
You’re a marine—one of Earth’s best—recently assigned to the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) research facility on Mars. When the UAC’s teleportation gateway between the moons of Phobos and Deimos malfunctioned, something evil was created: a portal to H

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