Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations is earning strong praise from critics, with reviewers highlighting its fast-paced combat, the game-changing Chain Spear, and a substantial amount of content. While some point to a steep learning curve, control issues, and divisive progression elements, the expansion is widely considered a worthy and action-packed follow-up to the base campaign.
8.7
Average Score (adjusted)
Confidence: High
Some disagreement
Reviews: 5
Top Review: DayOne (9.5)
Spread: 1.5
⭐ 9 / 10
IGN concludes that Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations is an amazing expansion that elevates the base game's action by injecting Doom Eternal's mobility and intensity through additions like the Chain Spear and the dash mechanic. The main pros are its exhilarating combat, new abilities that reward mastery, and a good amount of post-game content. The main cons are a steep learning curve and an overwhelming number of new options, which can lead to control confusion, alongside brutal collectible requirements with no level backtracking until the end.
⭐ 8 / 10
Gamereactor concludes that Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations is a satisfying and enjoyable expansion that offers a ton of story, excellent gameplay, and impressive visuals for its price, but frustrating quality-of-life issues and some hit-and-miss progression design hold it back. The main pros are the broad new mechanics from the Chain Spear, the excellent level design, the fulfilling narrative, and the high-quality presentation. The main cons are major input and control binding issues that can cause immense frustration, a progression system that feels ineffective by constantly teasing areas you must return to later, and the mechanical regression of some base game features.
⭐ 9.5 / 10
DayOne concludes that Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations is an incredible achievement and even better than the base campaign, with the Chain Spear making it the reviewer's favorite playing shooter ever. The main pros are the Chain Spear's versatility as a defensive, offensive, and movement tool; the incredible speed and control it provides; the phenomenal visuals and soundtrack; and the substantial content offering upwards of 20 hours to 100% complete. The main con mentioned is that the Metroidvania-style backtracking may not be for all players.
⭐ 9 / 10
PC Gamer concludes that Revelations is the best Doom has ever been, fixing the base game's issues by blending Eternal's movement with The Dark Ages' combat. The main pros are the innovative and deep Chain Spear that greatly enhances mobility, the intricate and layered level design with stunning visuals, improved exploration rewards, and engaging puzzles. The main cons are that it is relegated to DLC for a controversial entry, the combat still hinges on the gimmick of countering specific attacks, and backtracking is common, with no level return until after the story, which can be punishing for missing collectibles.
⭐ 4 / 5
Hardcore Gamer concludes that Doom: The Dark Ages |
Revelations is a good DLC that gives more of the base game while adding
new layers, but it has notable issues. The main pros are the versatile
Chain Spear that brings back beloved Doom Eternal mechanics like the
Meat Hook and dashing, a character-driven story that adds dimensions to
the Slayer, and a meaty amount of extra content, including endgame
sections and a large explorable hub that extends playtime. The main cons
are the Chain Spear's unnatural control scheme that stretches the
limits of modern controllers, a weak overarching narrative that glosses
over major plot points, and ends abruptly with a disappointing,
unsatisfying conclusion that sets up a sequel rather than delivering
closure.