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[PS4/ONE/Switch] Classic DOOM games update now available (Update 9/3: Widescreen support, Ultra-Violence+, gyro aiming and more!)
- Thread starter disgraciau
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Well fucking dip, that was way sooner than I was expecting.
My new Wii U hard drive comes in tonight so I was planning on playing that, but it looks like plans may have changed.
My new Wii U hard drive comes in tonight so I was planning on playing that, but it looks like plans may have changed.
The big thing I really wanted was just having the d-pad weapon selection from the 360 Doom 2 and PS3 Doom Classic Complete ports, as this was big downgrade in playability compared to them, and this lists a "Quick Weapon Select feature", so hopefully it's that, or something comparable.
The rest are some really fantastic additions though.
The rest are some really fantastic additions though.
Props to Bethesda to making the add-on support free. I could totally see them trying to charge for that additional content.
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More detailed patch notes:
Looks like these ports are launching on PC also with all the console benefits (of course exclusive for Bethesda launcher...).
Looks like these ports are launching on PC also with all the console benefits (of course exclusive for Bethesda launcher...).
Nice. Should have been like this from the start given gzdoom has done all this for years but... better late than never!
because it's so easy to add these things its dirt cheap for a few people to just throw the features in
they've been programmers playgrounds for decades now
Added Quick Weapon Select: The Directional Pad can now be used to quickly swap between weapons.
- Up: Shotgun and Super Shotgun
- Right: Chaingun
- Down: Rocket Launcher
- Left: Plasma Gun
These are great features but do you ever get the feeling they deliberately released these games in the state they were in to keep them in the news cycles? The old mobile game "free updates are actually cheap marketing" trick. I mean I guess it's all good for us in the end either way.
Yeah, just tested it. Don't know why you can't select the BFG and Chainsaw like you used to be able to. That is a problem, and does seem like a strange omission. Still, an improvement.
Also noticed the health pickups have green crosses instead of the pill icons (which previously replaced the red crosses), but perhaps that's how it was before in this port.
Doom and Doom II on Switch were some of my most enjoyable playthroughs of 2019. Something about 3D rumble really sealed the deal for me. Looks like I'm heading back in.
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Edit - but you do need to if you want to download the add-ons. But you can sign out once they're on your system.
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Yeah, I only bought Doom 1 and 3. I'll definitely grab 2 as well now.
Shame the trophies are still really daft on these.
Oh man, there goes my plans for the evening. Every other game I'm playing just got moved to the back burner.
Has anyone checked out the add-ons yet? Really curious to see what they make available.
Edit: add-ons are listed in the detailed patch notes.
Has anyone checked out the add-ons yet? Really curious to see what they make available.
Edit: add-ons are listed in the detailed patch notes.
Just messed around with Doom 2. Definitely a big improvement. What's up with the stimpacks, though? They have a green cross on them now.
The games are almost perfect now. 60fps, correct aspect ratio in every mode, more content, quick saves and weapon select, independent knuckles and chainsaw. They also added a PSX-style buffer when you swap weapons with L&R so that you can switch from shotgun to RL directly for instance. And random sound effects pitches from the original release are back.
1 major thing is missing: you can't remap controls. That's a bummer for disabled gamers.
1 minor thing is missing: you can't play in the original resolution.
Oh and it still suffers a small freeze when I pop my first barrel after each launch.
But yeah, it's a solid port overall now.
1 major thing is missing: you can't remap controls. That's a bummer for disabled gamers.
1 minor thing is missing: you can't play in the original resolution.
Oh and it still suffers a small freeze when I pop my first barrel after each launch.
But yeah, it's a solid port overall now.
yeah Sponge (Id developer) has been posting updates on Doomworld for a bit. The green crosses are updated because Red Cross are an international symbol and are protected or whatever. Not suppose to use it.
really hope we get some news of what Community Wads are coming since I've seen some hinting that they're the really good ones.
This is awesome, it's crazy that they also included Sigil as well.
Romero did go a little crazy with his levels, I will say, but I loved Sigil.
Romero did go a little crazy with his levels, I will say, but I loved Sigil.
This is fantastic, especially the weapon wheel and the quick weapon switching. I been playing Doom on the switch over the last few weeks and I'm excited to get this patch as I'm nearing the end of Episode 3 of Doom1!
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I'm halfway the second chapter of Doom 1. Of course that was some months ago, but this new want me play it and finish. I will update this ASAP
I'm so glad No Rest for the Living is in Doom 2. It's secretly the best Doom expansion.
If you've never played it, play it. It's Doom 2's Knee Deep in the Dead.
If you've never played it, play it. It's Doom 2's Knee Deep in the Dead.
I quite like Sigil, but I did understand why it didn't make the biggest splash. I like it way more than Thy Flesh Consumed.
I didn't know that this was also coming to PC... I hope it hits Steam as well, it's not really "necessary" for obvious reasons but it would be nice.
Have to admit, id/Bethesda is doing a fine work with these updates, the ports are in way better shape now
Just bought Doom and Domm II for the Switch. I haven't played either since the GBA ports. I'm so excited to get back in.
Original release was a Red Cross. Red Cross didn't like that, changed to a pill, restored back to a green cross as an in-between it seems.
The og Doom had red crosses, so they're making it as close as possible without legal issues
What was the resolution before?
Super excited about this update, now give me the Witcher 3 patch and I'm good.