Doom the Dark Ages, Rip and Tear Medieval Style

Rip and tear… but this time with a flail and shield. In this episode of Game Pass or Pass , we break down everything we know so far about DOOM: The Dark Ages , the next brutal entry in id Software’s iconic franchise — and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. Set in a dark medieval world, this prequel to 2016’s DOOM reinvents the Slayer as a knight-like figure, battling demonic hordes with brutal melee weapons, heavy siege-inspired firearms, and a rideable cybernetic dragon. We cover: Gameplay evolution: How id is blending high-speed FPS mechanics with grounded, gritty close-quarters combat — and what that means for longtime fans New weapons: Including the shield-saw (think Captain America meets chainsaw) and a bone-shattering flail built for crowd control and brutality Setting and tone: A complete shift from sci-fi Mars to a gothic, hell-torn kingdom that feels part Dark Souls , part DOOM Eternal The Dragon: Yes, the Slayer rides a biomechanical dragon into battle Design philosophy: Why id says this is their most cinematic, story-rich DOOM yet, without sacrificing speed or savagery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Doom the Dark Ages, Rip and Tear Medieval Style is an episode from Game Pass or Pass by Big Pond Podcasts.

This episode is 00:47:10 long.

This episode was published on Jun 16, 2025.

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