Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Doom: The Dark Ages Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast
May 9, 2025
Parris Lilly, a gaming enthusiast and guest on the show, dives deep into 'Doom: The Dark Ages.' He discusses the nostalgic connection to the franchise while highlighting the game's engaging mechanics and graphics. The team reflects on the audio experience, noting both triumphs and disappointments in sound design. With personal anecdotes about combat strategies and gameplay challenges, they share insights on the game’s evolution and what it means for future titles in the series.
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Roger's Doom Gameplay Experience
- Roger Barrera shares his playing experience on PS5 and praises the game's streamlined gameplay compared to Doom Eternal.
- He appreciates the heavier feel of the Doom Slayer and the focus on parrying and shield mechanics.
Doom as Deep Dish Pizza
- Blessing Adeoye Jr. compares Doom 2016 to deep dish pizza: special and magical on first play, but subsequent plays less impactful.
- Doom the Dark Ages feels comforting and fun but not as mind-blowing as the original reboot.
Customize Difficulty for Challenge
- Adjust game difficulty if looking for more challenge; default is quite easy.
- Difficulty customization enhances accessibility and replayability with secret areas and multiple difficulty modes.