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Doom 2
FPS
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Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
Released
October 10, 1994
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Violence
Developer(s)
id Software
Publisher(s)
GT Interactive
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This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) gave players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin.

The re-release of DOOM II includes:
- The Master Levels, 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers
- Local 4 player multiplayer
- Local 4 player co-op

To save Earth, you must descend into the depths of hell, survive demon hordes, and take part in the fiercest battle ever.

Genre(s)
FPS

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