Eternal damnation for your Nintendo Switch.

DOOM Eternal follows its predecessor title DOOM released on console in 2016 utilizing an aggressive push forward mechanic throughout the destroyed Earth cities and buildings.

Played in first person the story is set two years after DOOM (2016) where we see an apocalyptic world where Demons rule the the planet and have wiped out over half of the human population.

From the fiery ashes the humans that are still around grouped together and formed ARC (this faction had previously tasked themselves to stop the invasion – but failed).

ARC members are mostly in hiding and Earth is falling further in to evil.

In steps you, the infamous Demon Slayer and you are tasked with finding and destroying three Hell Priests; Deag’s Nilox, Ranak, and Grav.

Right up front in Campaign mode you’re pretty much gifted the first Hell Priest and then it all goes on from there.

Surprisingly DOOM Eternal, being a FPS hack and slash carnage gore infested game, has a solid and deep narrative to it that compels you to play on.

Gameplay is unforgiving at times where select demonic variants can offer up their own unique challenges but also the environment, a crumbling world filled with fire and brimstone and controlled by Demons has it’s own hazards.

New Demon foes feature and a handful of the tried and true from DOOM.

Mods are also back and when you find these scattered throughout the varying Levels are equipped to your primary weapon. You’ll also acquire the Crucible Blade – an energy sword.

Grenades, Sticky and Ice Bombs are a godsend (pun almost deliberate) as that ends up being the best way to weaken or fully take down some Demons.

A mixed bag for ranged weaponry, the rifle that we have seen before which gets better with mods and happy to say, the flame thrower is back.

Chainsaw, my favourite, will end up being your mainstay for melee and the game compels you to use it wherever possible, providing the fuel has replenished. Using the saw will see your enemies drop items that you’ll no doubt need to continue, including health.

Ammo restocks are bountiful and also found throughout environments. These do not respawn when collected – unless you die and retrace your steps.

Dying is not too punishing as you will respawn where you fell – providing you have enough lives to do so.

Battlemode is a 2v1 play of brutality where two player controlled Demons take on one Slayer. IF you try to go to this mode before playing any of the Campaign the game actually warns you to familiarize yourself first in Campaign.

Then there’s the upcoming Invasion where you can join in other players single play games.

You’ll also find ‘Fortress of DOOM’ in your hub – it’s here you can receive upgrades and special in-game items.

The Nintendo Switch version comes with the remastered DOOM 64. THE game that made the N64 (Nintendo 64) the console to own back in the mid 1990s.

All current DLC is also included and the port from home console to Nintendo Switch is flawless.

DOOM Eternal is so far one of the best games for 2020. If you are a DOOM fan then you really need to get yourself in to the Eternal ranks of Demon slaying, at home or on the go.

So, come on Demon Slayer – Earth needs you. Again.

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All hell has broken loose. Literally.

It’s up to you DOOM Slayer to do what you do best – hack some demons.

DOOM Eternal follows it’s predecessor title DOOM released on console in 2016 utilizing an aggressive push forward mechanic throughout the destroyed Earth cities and buildings.

Played in first person the story is set two years after DOOM (2016) where we see an apocalyptic world where Demons rule the the planet and have wiped out over half of the human population.

From the fiery ashes the humans that are still around grouped together and formed ARC (this faction had previously tasked themselves to stop the invasion – but failed).

ARC members are mostly in hiding and Earth is falling further in to evil.

In steps you, the infamous Demon Slayer and you are tasked with finding and destroying three Hell Priests; Deag’s Nilox, Ranak, and Grav.

Right up front in Campaign mode you’re pretty much gifted the first Hell Priest and then it all goes on from there.

Suprisingly DOOM Eternal, being a FPS hack and slash carnage gore infested game, has a solid and deep narrative to it that compels you to play on.

Gameplay is unforgiving at times where select demonic variants can offer up their own unique challenges but also the environment, a crumbling world filled with fire and brimstone and controlled by Demons has it’s own hazards.

New Demon foes feature and a handful of the tried and true from DOOM.

Mods are also back and when you find these scattered throughout the varying Levels are equipped to your primary weapon. You’ll also acquire the Crucible Blade – an energy sword.

Grenades, Sticky and Ice Bombs are a god send (pun almost deliberate) as that ends up being the best way to weaken or fully take down some Demons.

A mixed bag for ranged weaponry, the rifle that we have seen before which gets better with mods and happy to say, the flame thrower is back.

Chainsaw, my favourite, will end up being your mainstay for melee and the game compels you to use it wherever possible, providing the fuel has replenished. Using the saw will see your enemies drop items that you’ll no doubt need to continue, including health.

Ammo restocks are bountiful and also found throughout environments. These do not respawn when collected – unless you die and retrace your steps.

Dying is not too punishing as you will respawn where you fell – providing you have enough lives to do so.

DOOM Eternal, like the remastered DOOM is one you pick up you can’t stop playing title.

iD and Bethesda have really put alot of love into this one. Even more so with the inclusion of an isometric Battlemode.

This is a 2v1 play of brutality where two player controlled Demons take on one Slayer. IF you try to go to this mode before playing any of the Campaign the game actually warns you to familiarize yourself first in Campaign.

Then there’s the upcoming Invasion where you can join in other players single play games.

You’ll also find ‘Fortress of DOOM’ in your hub – it’s here you can receive upgrades and special in-game items.

Pre-orders of DOOM Eternal were also complimeted with a bonus remastered DOOM 64. THE game that made the N64 (Nintendo 64) the console to own back in the mid 1990s.

While the graphics and mechanics have aged, as expected and is the charm of retro gaming, DOOM 64 is a worthy bonus, still fully playable and character movement is surprisingly fluid.

If you have (somehow) never played a DOOM game before – I do recommend playing the 2016 remaster first, as this will give you some clarity to the complex story and the game’s mechanics.

DOOM Eternal is so far one of the best games for 2020. If you are a DOOM fan then you really need to get yourself in to the Eternal ranks of Demon slaying.

So, come on Demon Slayer – Earth needs you. Again.

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Devil May Cry, a tale of two demonic brothers in an eternal feud with with eachother.

A founding franchise for PlayStation back in the days of PS2 – the third chapter even had a complete re-do for the current gen and now Devil May Cry 3 (DMC3) which originally released in 2005 has ported over to Nintendo’s Switch.

The battle between the half demon brothers continues from the first two games; Virgil and Dante, the sons of Sparda.

DMC3 focuses mostly on Dante and the demon slaying and hack n slashing takes place on earth, where Dante and his father had been protecting mankind from their own, only Dante’s twin, Virgil was true to his lineage and fought against the human race with his dark minions.

The demonic battle begins as the two siblings rivalry explodes before you.

Not long after setting up his ‘Devil May Cry’ investigative business when a stranger walks in with an invitation to Dante from Virgil. There is no time to accept or decline before demons besiege his place of business.

Add to this hell-fueled action is a new character called Lady, a demon hunter, who is determined to wipe out all demonic entities, including Dante. There is also another mysterious character called Arkham that Dante encounters, whose intentions may not be what they seem.

Taking a more third person action taste rather than the innovative system from the first two games, players take on Dante through destroyed cities, decrepit buildings, dark depths in the ground where evil guardians lay and above the ground in towering structures and more.

The camera work that featured in the previous original titles is there slightly, but this time players have more options with weaponry, allowing Dante to equip himself with up to four different types of weapons that can be selected easily throughout combat. Weapons include mighty blades, shotguns, pistols, plus. Combos can be performed aswell as special moves, likened to the original game, where Dante can mount himself in the air briefly and shoot away. Attacks can also be powered up for more impact.

While the average demon that players face is relatively the same throughout, the larger foes such as Guardians and major demonic creatures are a mix of awe and mayhem. Some have the ability to change, use powerful weapons of their own, disappear into smoke or fly.

Gameplay is fantastic and extremely immersive. It’s fair to say that the graphics of the FMV moments has dated but in-game flawless, even when the Switch is docked to a large screen.

The Switch version is the ‘Special Version’ – character art is viewable from the get go and you do have the ability to change your skill-set from gun wielding trickster through to a stabby swordmaster and more on the fly.

DMC3 also has an element of RPG. Collect Orbs and spend up on new items and abilities.

The entire Devil May Cry trilogy (DMC, DMC2 and DMC3) previously released on Switch. If you want to go directly to the more traditional action title in the saga you can as DMC3 is now a standalone and just as good as it was back in the day.

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