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If you'd like to try out Doom now, there is an OpenGL port called Doomsday[0] which is very complete and loyal to the original, while smoothing out/modernizing

If you'd like to try out Doom now, there is an OpenGL port called Doomsday[0] which is very complete and loyal to the original, while smoothing out/modernizing things enough to make it genuinely fun for modern players. For instance, you can look in all directions with 'mouse look' and jump and run faster while pressing shift, and there are dynamic spot lights attached to certain things (e.g. fireballs), even though the original sprites are still the primary visual. It also supports Hexen and Heretic and adds a more modern multiplayer interface. (Also allows swapping alternate game assets, so some people have done mods with 3d models.) Gameplay video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Ddl4CM4ao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Ddl4CM4ao [0] http://dengine.net/ http://dengine.net/

SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago
As someone who grew up playing Doom I have to admit that video makes me uneasy - almost like an "uncanny valley" effect. Although I can see why it might be easier on the eyes for modern gamers and if it introduces more people to the game then that can only be a good thing. For those looking for a more period correct experience there's Chocolate Doom: https://www.chocolate-doom.org/wiki/index.php/Chocolate_Doom https://www.chocolate-doom.org/wiki/index.php/Chocolate_Doom Though I have to admit I generally just fire up my 486 to play. I've already had one complete playthrough of Ultimate Doom and Doom 2 this year and I'm sure it won't be the last. :)
- westoncb 8y ago
  Actually I get that now too when I skip through quickly. For me it's because he mostly uses 3d character models during the video—although that's not the default setup. I mostly just watched the beginning earlier and didn't realize how much was using the 3d character set.
j1elo 8y ago
I'm so glad the 3D models can be disabled, to experience the enemies sprites as their original creators envisioned. Those 3D enemies that show up in the video, come walking towards the player as if they had a strong stomach ache! Also explosions look too "fluffy"... Doom is not a game that needs to be reworked, IMHO.
elsonrodriguez 8y ago
For those more fond of the multiplayer aspects, Zandronum is the definitive multiplayer port: https://zandronum.com https://zandronum.com 150 people playing right now, tons of crazy mods (Survival mods, RPG-like leveling, Megaman, etc).

SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago

As someone who grew up playing Doom I have to admit that video makes me uneasy - almost like an "uncanny valley" effect. Although I can see why it might be easier on the eyes for modern gamers and if it introduces more people to the game then that can only be a good thing. For those looking for a more period correct experience there's Chocolate Doom: https://www.chocolate-doom.org/wiki/index.php/Chocolate_Doom https://www.chocolate-doom.org/wiki/index.php/Chocolate_Doom Though I have to admit I generally just fire up my 486 to play. I've already had one complete playthrough of Ultimate Doom and Doom 2 this year and I'm sure it won't be the last. :)

westoncb 8y ago
Actually I get that now too when I skip through quickly. For me it's because he mostly uses 3d character models during the video—although that's not the default setup. I mostly just watched the beginning earlier and didn't realize how much was using the 3d character set.

j1elo 8y ago

I'm so glad the 3D models can be disabled, to experience the enemies sprites as their original creators envisioned. Those 3D enemies that show up in the video, come walking towards the player as if they had a strong stomach ache! Also explosions look too "fluffy"... Doom is not a game that needs to be reworked, IMHO.

elsonrodriguez 8y ago

For those more fond of the multiplayer aspects, Zandronum is the definitive multiplayer port: https://zandronum.com https://zandronum.com 150 people playing right now, tons of crazy mods (Survival mods, RPG-like leveling, Megaman, etc).