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[[File:Doom-2016-art.jpg|thumb|350px|'''Rip and Tear''']]
'''''Doom''''' (previously titled '''''Doom 4''''' and otherwise known as '''''DOOM''''') is a reboot of the ''[[Doom]]'' series released worldwide for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]] on May 13, 2016. It is the third major game released by [[id Software]] and published by [[Bethesda Softworks]] since their acquisition by ZeniMax Media, following ''[[Rage (video game)|Rage]]'' and ''Doom 3: BFG Edition''. Early planning and development began in August 2007, and is still continuing with the release of patches, [[downloadable content]] packs, and planned updates. The game features a story detailing the invasion of the UAC Argent facility on [[Mars]] by the forces of [[Hell]].
The new Doom has been built on a successor to id Software's id Tech 5 game engine which id Software has dubbed id Tech 6. Gameplay-wise the game resembles the action-oriented nature of the classic ''[[Doom]]'' games much more than the horror style of ''Doom 3'', with a heavy emphasis on strong weapons, fast and agile player movement, and quickly paced encounters with large groups of foes. From a graphic and architectural point of view, its advanced designs are aesthetically closer to ''Doom 3'' in some regards, but with many deliberate nods to the original series, particularly with respect to its new enemy designs.
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* [[BFG]]: The BFG-9000. A massive plasma cannon that boils enemies alive {{spoiler|and is used to [[Finishing Move|Glory Kill]] the final boss.}}
* [[Big Bad]]: Olivia Pierce, a scientist-turned-cultist who believes that having the world engulfed by Hell will lead to the next step in human evolution. {{spoiler|In the codex entry "A Farewell", Olivia reveals that she seeks to reach the "real heaven" of Argent D'Nur and be made a god. And everyone else? They can just rot in the deepest pit of Hell for all she cares. She eventually gets her wish, merging with the master of the demons to become the Aranea Imperatix - The Spider Mastermind.}}
* [[Big Good]]: Samuel Hayden, who extracts" Doomguy" from Hell as a safeguard in case things go wrong. {{spoiler|Through, he's still a [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]] willing to exploit Hell for its resources, and by the end tries to have "Doomguy" trapped in Hell in order to keep him from ruining his other plans.}}
** God is implied to exist in-game, {{spoiler|as stated by the Slayer's testaments, which claim that "Doomguy" was bestowed power by the seraphim.}}
* [[Big Red Devil]]: Barons of Hell fit this to a T, being massive, having red skin and goat legs, along with curved horns.
* [[Black Comedy]]: Some elements abound, like how the UAC doesn't even pretend to hide the fact there's a demonic invasion in progress or that Satanic rituals are ''[[Blatant Lies|totally]]'' everyday corporate social events. The UAC spokesperson holograms are also hilarious.
* [[Bloodier and Gorier]]: It does a good job surpassing the brutality and bloodshed in the original ''Doom'' games.
* [[Body Armor as Hit Points]]: Armor in the game works the same as in old Doom games: any damage you take is done in armor first.
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