10 Reasons Why We Love DOOM

When you create a legacy, you subsequently have the right to unleash Easter eggs galore. It could be argued that there is no greater fan service fest in games than Doom 2016. It's a good thing.

When it's done right, fan service proves how much artists love their art. It's also extremely rewarding for the audience. Cue Doom 2016's multitudinous references, nods, secrets and foreshadows. It's vintage in the best sense, and the eagle eared players will even recognise an entire bank of classic sound effects.

It even contains a whole host of references you thought you forgot, including that sneaky old trick of have a second Cacodemon hiding directly behind the one you just killed.

For the old timers, it's an invigorating ride. Despite being loaded with treats from the past, none of it detracts from the modern freshness of the game. In short, they got the balance just right.

Doom-developers love Doom. Being a fan of your own creation ramps up the passion and integrity of the product tenfold.

It's a lesson that all-too-many companies need to learn.