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Narrative elements like a compelling story or meaningful characters are virtually nonexistent. The classic DOOM games focus on gameplay and level design more so than any other element. If you reckon each FIFA sequel is ‘the same game’, imagine how much of a field day Reddit would have had with this one if it existed back in the day. This isn’t really a surprise given that, back when it was originally released, the difference between the launch of the first and second game was a mere nine months. In terms of feel, Doom II is practically identical to the first game. Time to blast more baddies into gooey, fleshy chunks.
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