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DOOM 3

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox, Mac, Linux • 2012

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Quick resume

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Includes doom 1, 2, and 3 with expansions
    • Improved graphics and performance in bfg edition
    • Immersive horror atmosphere and story
    • Long gameplay with multiple campaigns
    • Classic fps gameplay with satisfying combat

    Cons

    • Limited multiplayer and cooperative play
    • Bfg edition removes mod support and some original features
    • Some find shotgun and weapon balance lacking
    • Repetitive level design and dark corridors
    • No subtitles and some localization issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can choose characters and weapons freely and decide how to approach levels, but gameplay is linear and follows set stages."

      Capsule for METAL SLUG METAL SLUG

      "Players can explore levels, choose weapons, and make tactical decisions, but the game is mostly linear with set paths."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based shooting, challenging combat especially on higher difficulties, and feedback through weapon upgrades and dismemberment."

      Capsule for Perilous Warp Perilous Warp

      "The game offers challenging combat and requires skillful shooting and resource management, though some find it easier in the BFG edition."

    • Competition

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      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience; multiplayer exists but is dead and not central to gameplay."

      Capsule for Dead Space™ 2 Dead Space™ 2

      "Focus is on single-player experience; multiplayer exists but is mostly dead and not a core motivation."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Long campaigns, deep gameplay and replayability encourage extended play sessions."

      Capsule for Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword

      "Long campaigns with expansions and classic Doom games encourage extended play sessions and replayability."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Primarily a single-player experience with limited or no multiplayer cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition

      "Primarily a single-player experience with limited multiplayer that is rarely active; no significant cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Players can customize loadouts and choose tools, but no significant building or creative modification."

      Capsule for Cave Digger VR Cave Digger VR

      "Some modding possible in original Doom 3, but BFG edition limits mod support; players can customize loadouts but limited creative freedom."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are balanced with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; multiplayer is cooperative."

      Capsule for Vectorio Classic Vectorio Classic

      "Interactions are balanced with no emphasis on exerting control over others; multiplayer is minimal and cooperative."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Highly immersive horror atmosphere and narrative provide strong escapism and distraction from real life."

      Capsule for Withering Rooms Withering Rooms

      "Strong immersive horror atmosphere and story provide escapism from real life stress and routine."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia; no obligation or external pressure to play."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia; no pressure or obligation to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different weapons and tactics; some levels require specific strategies, encouraging experimentation."

      Capsule for Pang Adventures Pang Adventures

      "Players can try different weapons and tactics; exploration of levels and secrets encourages some experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Levels contain many secrets and hidden areas that reward curiosity and thorough exploration."

      Capsule for Serious Sam Double D XXL Serious Sam Double D XXL

      "Levels contain secrets and hidden areas; players explore Mars base and Hell environments with some curiosity-driven activities."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character choice and customization; mostly standard presentation."

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      "Limited character customization; mostly standardized presentation with preset aesthetics."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strongly rooted in imaginative fiction with demons, hellish politics, rituals, and supernatural elements."

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      "Strongly rooted in imaginative fiction with demons, hellish environments, and sci-fi horror themes."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "The experience is primarily solitary with minimal social interaction; community exists but gameplay is individual."

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      "Experience is mostly solitary; community exists but multiplayer is inactive and social interaction is limited."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in navigation, combat, and strategy; learning enemy behaviors and secrets."

      Capsule for The Apogee Throwback Pack The Apogee Throwback Pack

      "Players develop skills in combat and resource management; learning enemy patterns and level navigation."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and focus; not suited for background or casual intermittent play."

      Capsule for BETON BRUTAL BETON BRUTAL

      "Requires continuous attention and focus; not suited for background or casual intermittent play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "Minimal social interaction or emotional connection; primarily a solo experience."

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      "Minimal social interaction or emotional connection; primarily a solo experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership roles; gameplay is individual with no group management or authority."

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      "No leadership roles; gameplay is individual with no group management or authority."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players collect weapons, ammo, and upgrades; campaign progression is structured and rewarding."

      Capsule for Quake 4 Quake 4

      "Players collect weapons, ammo, and upgrades; complete campaigns and expansions to progress."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with jump scares; some players find it thrilling rather than relaxing."

      Capsule for True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2

      "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with jump scares; some players find it stressful rather than relaxing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through graphics, sound design, and horror atmosphere."

      Capsule for The Beast Inside The Beast Inside

      "Strong sensory stimulation from graphics, sound design, and horror elements; exciting and immersive."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social recognition; achievements exist but social status is not a core motivator."

      Capsule for Potatoman Seeks the Troof Potatoman Seeks the Troof

      "Little emphasis on social recognition or popularity; achievements exist but social status is not a core motivator."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Narrative is layered, mysterious, and integrated with gameplay, with audio logs, cutscenes, and environmental storytelling."

      Capsule for Returnal™ Returnal™

      "Narrative-driven with cutscenes, audio logs, and lore; story is more prominent than in original Doom games."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning and tactical thinking to navigate levels and manage limited resources."

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      "Requires tactical thinking, resource management, and planning to survive encounters and navigate levels."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Jump scares, suspense, and horror elements create excitement and tension."

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      "Jump scares, suspense, and horror elements create excitement and tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Good value with two games in one, many hours of content, and frequent sales."

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      "Good value with multiple games and expansions included; frequent sales increase appeal."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      5

      "High enjoyment of combat, gore, and destruction; core gameplay revolves around killing hordes of enemies."

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      "High enjoyment of combat, destruction, and gore; core gameplay involves killing demons and monsters."

    • Survival

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      4

      "Players must manage resources and avoid failure to progress, typical of survival horror."

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      "Players must manage resources and avoid death; survival horror elements are central."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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