Doom 3 BFG Edition Review for PlayStation 3 (PS3)

System: PS3, Xbox 360*, PC
Dev: id Software
Pub: Bethesda Softworks
Release: October 16, 2012
Players: 1
Screen Resolution: 480p-1080p	Blood and Gore, Intense Violence

The remastered Doom 3 is the real reason to buy this collection, but even if you're not all that interested in it, the fact that this edition also comes with Doom, Doom 2, the Doom 3 'Resurrection of Evil' expansion, and the brand new 'The Lost Mission' story makes this the premier collection for any Doom fan. I doubt the multiplayer will have legs, but if it does, there's that as well. The Lost Mission quests include seven all-new single-player levels—think of them as deleted scenes, as opposed to an expansion—and an original storyline, so even if you've played the game, there's something for everyone here.

Doom 3 BFG Edition Screenshot

I have a few minor issues that I would've liked to see patched up in this version, but weren't. The controls needed an update, or at the very least I could've used a dedicated melee button. There are some randomly placed loading screens that like to pop up when you're in the middle of getting from point A to point B. At least put a door where the game needs to load so I'm not stopped dead in my tracks so the game can catch up. I would've also liked to see the console interaction improved, because awkwardly manipulating the arrow to the 'download' icon on the screen is clunky and wastes valuable seconds I could be spending ogling the gorgeous new visuals.

This is very obviously a teaser for Doom 4. This collection is a little something for fans to whet their appetites with in preparation for id's long-awaited reveal of the long-in-development fourth installment. With that said, this is one of the best HD re-releases I've played so far. You won't confuse this with any recently released games, but outside of some obvious trademarks of the previous generation of games (such as an overall lack of detail on the characters and world), this is a stunning game.

By
Adam Dodd
Contributing Writer
Date: October 19, 2012

RATING OUT OF 5

RATING DESCRIPTION

4.5

Graphics
As far as HD re-releases go, this is one of the best looking ones so far.

4.2

Control
The controls can feel a little floaty at times, but overall, Doom 3 still controls exceptionally well.

4.8

Music / Sound FX / Voice Acting
This has some outstanding sound design; everything from the audio logs to the creature noises sound great.

4.6

Play Value
With all three Doom games, the Doom 3 expansion, and the new Lost Mission story, this is the ultimate Doom compilation.

4.4

Overall Rating - Great
Not an average. See Rating legend below for a final score breakdown.

Review Rating Legend
0.1 - 1.9 = Avoid	2.5 - 2.9 = Average	3.5 - 3.9 = Good	4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
2.0 - 2.4 = Poor	3.0 - 3.4 = Fair	4.0 - 4.4 = Great	5.0 = The Best

Game Features:

Experience Doom 3 again with tweaks, including an armor-mounted flashlight, and HD visuals and 5.1 surround sound, all optimized for consoles.

For the first time ever, experience the horror in 3D.

The Lost Mission offers hours of brand new content and terrifying experiences.