DOOM Resurrection – Review
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By: id Software
Version #: 1.0.1 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
Date Released: 2009-06-26
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Price: 9.99
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I managed to snag this game when it was on sale for two dollars. It’s still on sale for seven dollars which beats the usual ten dollar price. It’s worth it.
This may be the best implementation of the Doom franchise that I’ve played since the original. Graphics are much smoother and more sophisticated than the previous versions, utilizing the full capabilities of the iPhone’s graphical display. As with all other versions, it’s a first-person shooter with monsters and zombies. Like Doom II RPG, there is some story (in a text format rather than sound) between moments of gunfire.
The game itself is great. Motion is far more smooth and the monsters don’t look like refugees from the 8-bit world (the app was specifically redesigned for the iPhone and iPod touch). You tap different sections of the screen to shoot, reload and increase your health. The iPhone’s gyroscope is used to aim the crosshairs. For pity’s sake, don’t keep forgetting to replenish your health like I do.
The game does have one nuance that I’m ambivalent about. The player doesn’t control where the shooter goes. The game moves the character for you so that you can concentrate on shooting. I’d rather have more control over where the character walks. It’s a minor issue, but worth mentioning.
Overall, it’s a game worth owning if you’re into science-fictiony first-person shooters. If you can’t afford it now, just wait until the next sale.
Quick Take
Value:High.
Would I Buy Again:At the sale price? Yes.
Learning Curve:Medium.
Who Is It For:Gamers who like iPhone games.
What I Like:Excellent graphics and animation.
What I Don't Like:Can't control where the character walks.
Final Statement:This Resurrection makes me wish for more Doom.
Scientists on a remote research facility on Mars have lost control of their experiment and all Hell has broken loose. As the last surviving Marine in your unit, you must defeat Hell’s minions and unravel the mystery of what has happened on Mars. Earth’s future depends on you!Courage alone will not be enough to stand up to the evil that awaits you. Utilize a devastating arsenal of weapons, helpful NPC’s and your environment to succeed. With an assault rifle, shotgun, a vicious chainsaw, and more, you will even the odds in a raging battle against unnatural beasts hell-bent on flaying your flesh and damning your soul.With its revolutionary control scheme, breathtaking visuals, and intense story, DOOM Resurrection is sure to provide the adrenaline rush you’ve been craving.Do you have what it takes to defeat evil and survive the Resurrection?
Features• An all-new chapter of the DOOM saga designed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch• Advanced graphics engine designed from the ground up to take full advantage of the power found in Apple’s mobile devices• Wield an arsenal of heavy-hitting weapons to defeat a variety of hideous monsters and bosses• Innovative controls for fast-paced and accessible first-person action• Intense story that new players and long-time DOOM fans can enjoy8 all new levels• 6 various Mars themed levels• 2 Hell themed levels
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