DOOM Reviews: 10 Early Reactions You Need To Know

7. An Intentional, Complete Lack Of Character Development

"He is a ball of rage, he seems to only want to rip and tear, that is his sole priority in life [...] Do you know how refreshing that is? [...] It's a DOOM game, why would we care about character development?!" - Totalbiscuit

"There is a wealth of lore to immerse yourself in thanks to a massive codex that gains entries as you explore the game world, but it's completely optional, as is most of Doom's story. But if you're playing Doom for its story, you're missing the point." - Gadgets360

For many, this will be exactly what they needed to hear. 'Doomguy' has only ever been named as such, because the developers just wanted him to be the player. Nothing more, nothing less.

As such, he exists only to facilitate the most violent and carnal thoughts possible; the living embodiment of unbridled, bloody escapism - he is the weighty cranium-splitting shotgun blast, and you'll wield him from beginning to end.