New Doom 4 Gameplay Shows How Different The Reboot Could've Been
Early gameplay footage of Doom 4, which eventually became the 2016 reboot simply titled Doom, shows off dramatically different sci-fi demon destruction. The long-running first-person shooter franchise has been around for decades, stretching from the original 1993 title to the series' newest release Doom Eternal. While there have recently been rumors surrounding a new Doom game from id Software, a new Noclip documentary demonstrates what the series could have become in 2016.
The original Doom games are considered pioneers of the first-person shooter genre, having broken new ground by letting players explore 3D environments and wield an arsenal of powerful weapons. After Doom 3, which focused on survival horror more than action, the long-running series received a 2016 reboot simply titled Doom. This game returned the franchise to its roots by emphasizing aggression, speed and reflexes as players traverse Mars and tear apart demon invaders. This game led to a direct sequel, 2020's Doom Eternal, which brought the fight to Earth with even faster and more brutal combat. The storyline that began in 2016's Doom seemed to conclude in the Doom Eternal DLC The Ancient Gods, but that infernal reboot could have been a totally different game.
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A new video from YouTube game documentary channel Noclip reveals early footage of Doom 4 before it became the 2016 Doom reboot. The project shares much in common with its final version, including fast-paced gunplay and brutal melee kills, but its level and enemy designs are much more grounded than the 2016 game. Players would have apparently used modern firearms rather than intense sci-fi weaponry, and the action seems to take place on Earth
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