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DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Expansion Pack

2020

Should you play it?

You pulled humanity back from the edge of extinction, but it came at a cost. The imbalance of power threatens all of creation. Now you must rise and set things right in DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods.

What works
  • Challenging and skill-demanding combat
  • Engaging multiplayer battlemode
  • Expands doom eternal story and world
  • High-quality level design and visuals
  • Good value when purchased as a bundle or on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Very high difficulty can be frustrating
  • Some boss fights feel tedious or unbalanced
  • Story is confusing and convoluted for some
  • Short dlc length relative to price
  • Lack of localization and some technical issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Predator: Hunting Grounds

  • Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War

  • Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)

  • Titanfall® 2

  • GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-

  • HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition

  • Marathon

  • Quake

  • Call of Duty®: Black Ops
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Expansion Pack: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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