DOOM

Relive legendary demon slaying with this brutal retro shooter

The 1993 classic that defined first person shooters returns in a faithful, polished re-release that feels surprisingly at home on modern screens. DOOM brings back the full original campaign plus the challenging Thy Flesh Consumed episode, delivering dozens of levels packed with labyrinthine corridors, secret rooms, and relentless hordes of demons.

Visually, this is pure nostalgia: chunky sprites, stark lighting, and grungy metal textures that still ooze atmosphere. The soundtrack and sound effects remain iconic, from the crunchy shotgun blast to the guttural monster roars, and they hold up brilliantly with headphones. It’s a reminder of how much personality the original DOOM squeezed out of simple technology.

Controls are always the biggest question with classic shooters on a touchscreen, and this version does a competent job. Virtual sticks for movement and aiming are responsive enough after a short adjustment period, and optional sensitivity tweaks help fine-tune the feel. It still can’t fully match the precision of a mouse or controller, but it’s more than playable and fast-paced action remains intact. When supported, using a gamepad elevates the experience significantly and feels very close to the original.

Content-wise, this is the real deal: all episodes, multiple difficulty levels, and the same ruthless, no-handholding design. Enemies hit hard, ammo and health must be managed carefully, and quick saves become your best friend on higher difficulties.

For veterans, this is an excellent way to keep DOOM in your pocket, preserving the game’s speed and intensity without unnecessary changes. For newcomers curious about shooter history, it’s an accessible, polished gateway into one of gaming’s most influential titles—still exhilarating, still uncompromising, and still a blast to play.