After its gameplay deep dive at the Xbox Developer_Direct, id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages has become one of this year’s most anticipated games.
Going from a speedier Doom Slayer to a more ground-heavy, hulking figure that batters demons looks very appealing, never mind piloting an Atlan mech or having a dragon mount.
What inspired id Software to opt for a heavier version of the Slayer? In a Q&A session attended by True Achievements, creative director Hugo Martin said that Frank Miller’sBatman comics played a big part.
He even confirmed that the leaked codename for the title, DOOM Year Zero, was a homage to Batman: Year One. “My all-time favorite comic, which, big surprise, I think it’s a favorite comic of many people, is Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight.
He showed a depiction of Batman that was huge. He was amazing. He was powerful. He looked like a tank[…] Everything about his arsenal is powerful.