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What is the name of the protagonist in the 2016 Doom game?
What is the name of the protagonist in the 2016 Doom game?
What is the name of the game engine used in Doom (2016)?
What is the name of the game engine used in Doom (2016)?
When was the game initially announced?
When was the game initially announced?
What is the name of the publisher of Doom (2016)?
What is the name of the publisher of Doom (2016)?
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On how many platforms was Doom (2016) initially released?
On how many platforms was Doom (2016) initially released?
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When was the Nintendo Switch port of Doom (2016) released?
When was the Nintendo Switch port of Doom (2016) released?
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What is the name of the level editor in Doom?
What is the name of the level editor in Doom?
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What is the name of the mechanic that allows players to recover health?
What is the name of the mechanic that allows players to recover health?
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How many levels are in the single-player campaign?
How many levels are in the single-player campaign?
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What is the name of the composer who contributed to the music in Doom?
What is the name of the composer who contributed to the music in Doom?
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What is the name of the weapon that can be used to replenish ammunition?
What is the name of the weapon that can be used to replenish ammunition?
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When was the arcade mode added to the game?
When was the arcade mode added to the game?
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Is the name of the protagonist in the Doom 2016 video game the Doom Marine?
Is the name of the protagonist in the Doom 2016 video game the Doom Marine?
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Study Notes
Doom (2016 Video Game)
- Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks
- First major installment in the Doom series since 2004's Doom 3
- Receiving widespread critical acclaim for its campaign's pacing, level design, and intense action, while also featuring a multiplayer component
- Ported to Nintendo Switch on November 10, 2017, and Google Stadia on August 19, 2020
Gameplay
- First-person shooter with fast movement and frenetic combat
- Exploration of environments via double-jumps and ledge climbing
- Wields an arsenal of weapons influenced by Doom and Doom II
- Weapons do not need to be reloaded and can be augmented with mods
- "Glory Kill" mechanic allows players to replenish health by killing enemies in a melee animation
- Ammunition can be replenished by using the chainsaw on an enemy
Single-Player Campaign
- 13 levels with multiple pathways and open areas to explore
- Collectibles, secrets, and upgrades to equipment can be found
- Includes Doomguy figurines and data files that expand on the setting and story
- Easter egg references to Commander Keen, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout 4, Terminator 2, and preceding Doom games
- Hidden levers open areas extracted from classic levels in the original games
Multiplayer and Additional Features
- Online multiplayer component
- Level editor known as "SnapMap" co-developed with Certain Affinity and Escalation Studios
- Arcade mode added on October 20, 2016, with all upgrades unlocked from the beginning of the game
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Test your knowledge of the 2016 video game Doom, including its development, gameplay, and features. Learn about the game's story, characters, and more.
