Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
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Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil is a first-person shooter
video game developed by Nerve Software
and id Software
. It was released for the PC on April 3, 2005, as an expansion pack for Doom 3
and on October 5, 2005, for the Xbox
video game console. The Xbox version does not require the original Doom 3 in order to play, and also includes the original Doom, Doom II: Hell on Earth, and Master Levels for Doom II.
The video game features eight-multiplayer game modes. Resurrection of Evil also features twelve new single player levels
, six new enemies including the hunter, four new multiplayer maps as well as new weapons such as the double-barreled shotgun
originating from Doom II.
" from the game Half-Life 2
, is a physics-based weapon that allows the player to pick up and move certain items. It also allows the player to catch fireballs and throw them back at the enemy. Resurrection of Evil has come under some criticism about the use of the Grabber due to the prior popularity of the similar weapon in Half-Life 2. The developers have commented that the tool was originally in Doom 3 before Half-Life 2, and was used to create "damaged" rooms; instead of building a ruined room, they would build a pristine room and use the grabber to "damage" it realistically.
One major difference between the Grabber and the Gravity Gun is that the Grabber has a limited charge, and thus can only hold onto an object for several seconds. Additionally, the Grabber creates a distortion effect that can obscure the player's vision when in use.
The second additional feature is the Hellstone. The artifact has a number of abilities, each activated after defeating a Hunter demon. One of the most notable is an effect that changes the player's perception to be one of slow-motion, except for the player's movements. This effect is notable as something similar was a key gameplay point in the later 2005 game F.E.A.R..
The Xbox version adds an exclusive new feature to the gameplay: the flashlight is now attached directly to a weapon.
In the PC version of Resurrection of Evil, as well as in any version of Doom 3, the player can't wield a flashlight and a weapon at the same time, forcing him to switch constantly between the two.
Many players had asked for such a feature to be implemented after the original game's release.
However in the Xbox version, the flashlight is mounted onto the pistol - the game's most basic firearm - and can't be mounted onto more powerful weapons.
Another addition is the double-barreled shotgun
. Essentially, it is the same as the regular shotgun, except it fires two shells at once, offering much greater stopping power
, killing most enemies with one shot. The downside is that with every shot, the weapon must be reloaded in order to be used again. It thus resembles the double-barreled Super Shotgun from Doom II
. The ammo capacity for the weapons are also increased (e.g. the Plasma Gun's ammo capacity increased from 450 to 500 rounds). There are three new mini-games on usable arcade cabinets throughout the game, as opposed to the single game of "Super Turbo Turkey Puncher 3" found in the original. "Sarge's Big Game Hunt" is an artillery game, Hellanoid is an Arkanoid
clone, and "Martian Buddy Blaster" is a shooter game
.
Also in the expansion was the inclusion of three new monsters, not counting boss creatures. The first new monster (also the first monster seen in the game) is the Forgotten One, a Lost Soul-variant. It more closely resembles the Lost Souls from the original games, being a blazing horned skull without any cybernetic parts. The second addition is the Vulgar. It is closely related to the Imp, and behaves almost exactly like one. The model used for the Vulgar was the original Archvile model seen in early Doom 3 scans. The third new addition is the Bruiser. At about the same size as a Hellknight, it has a computer monitor mounted on its face that flashes one of several images onscreen, including an eye when it sees the player and a set of flashing, sharp-toothed jaws.
, the UAC
detects a strange signal from one of its Martian
satellite
s, and consequently sends a team in to investigate. After this team finds an Artifact and the forces of Hell are alerted and begin a new invasion. The player, a marine combat engineer who discovers the hellish device, must fight his way through the base to reach the doctor, chased by demons. McNeil, an unseen character
in Doom 3, was the whistleblower
who notified counselor Elliot Swann and Jack Campbell of Malcolm Betruger's mysterious activities at the beginning of Doom 3.
The marine eventually finds her, and she tasks him with stopping the invasion by returning the Artifact to hell. In his journeys he defeats the three Hell Hunters (demons who were supposed to find the Artifact) and absorbs their powers into the ancient device.
The marine arrives in Hell and battles his way to Betruger, who has become the dragon-like Maledict. After some fighting, Betruger bites the marine, but before he can eat him, the marine shoves the Hellstone down Betruger's throat, causing him to dematerialize. Only his skull
remains. The game ends with a bright white light, followed by McNeil's voice saying, "Marine?... Welcome home."
. Activision
would remain the publisher.
, while the Xbox version is rated at 77%. A similar website, MobyGames
, ranks the game at 78% for Windows and 79% for the Xbox.
First-person shooter
First-person shooter is a video game genre that centers the gameplay on gun and projectile weapon-based combat through first-person perspective; i.e., the player experiences the action through the eyes of a protagonist. Generally speaking, the first-person shooter shares common traits with other...
video game developed by Nerve Software
Nerve Software
Nerve Software is an American video game developer that was co-founded by ex-id Software employee Brandon James. Many of the original employees at Nerve were previously employed by Rogue Entertainment, another U.S...
and id Software
Id Software
Id Software is an American video game development company with its headquarters in Richardson, Texas. The company was founded in 1991 by four members of the computer company Softdisk: programmers John Carmack and John Romero, game designer Tom Hall, and artist Adrian Carmack...
. It was released for the PC on April 3, 2005, as an expansion pack for Doom 3
Doom 3
Doom 3 is a science fiction horror video game developed by id Software and published by Activision. An example of the first-person shooter genre, Doom 3 was first released for Microsoft Windows on August 3, 2004. The game was later adapted for Linux, as well as being ported by Aspyr Media for Mac...
and on October 5, 2005, for the Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
video game console. The Xbox version does not require the original Doom 3 in order to play, and also includes the original Doom, Doom II: Hell on Earth, and Master Levels for Doom II.
The video game features eight-multiplayer game modes. Resurrection of Evil also features twelve new single player levels
Level (computer and video games)
A level, map, area, or world in a video game is the total space available to the player during the course of completing a discrete objective...
, six new enemies including the hunter, four new multiplayer maps as well as new weapons such as the double-barreled shotgun
Double-barreled shotgun
A double-barreled shotgun is a shotgun or combination gun with two parallel barrels, allowing two shots to be fired in quick succession.-Construction:...
originating from Doom II.
Gameplay
Resurrection of Evil adds in two new main features to the gameplay that the player can use throughout the game. The first, is a tool that was originally developed for Doom 3; "the Grabber". The Grabber, like the "Gravity GunZero-Point Energy Field Manipulator
A gravity gun is a concept in video games, particularly first-person shooters using an advanced physics engine, whereby players can directly manipulate objects in the world, often allowing them to be used as projectiles against hostile characters. A gravity gun is usually manifested as an in-game...
" from the game Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 , the sequel to Half-Life, is a first-person shooter video game and a signature title in the Half-Life series. It is singleplayer, story-driven, science fiction, and linear...
, is a physics-based weapon that allows the player to pick up and move certain items. It also allows the player to catch fireballs and throw them back at the enemy. Resurrection of Evil has come under some criticism about the use of the Grabber due to the prior popularity of the similar weapon in Half-Life 2. The developers have commented that the tool was originally in Doom 3 before Half-Life 2, and was used to create "damaged" rooms; instead of building a ruined room, they would build a pristine room and use the grabber to "damage" it realistically.
One major difference between the Grabber and the Gravity Gun is that the Grabber has a limited charge, and thus can only hold onto an object for several seconds. Additionally, the Grabber creates a distortion effect that can obscure the player's vision when in use.
The second additional feature is the Hellstone. The artifact has a number of abilities, each activated after defeating a Hunter demon. One of the most notable is an effect that changes the player's perception to be one of slow-motion, except for the player's movements. This effect is notable as something similar was a key gameplay point in the later 2005 game F.E.A.R..
The Xbox version adds an exclusive new feature to the gameplay: the flashlight is now attached directly to a weapon.
In the PC version of Resurrection of Evil, as well as in any version of Doom 3, the player can't wield a flashlight and a weapon at the same time, forcing him to switch constantly between the two.
Many players had asked for such a feature to be implemented after the original game's release.
However in the Xbox version, the flashlight is mounted onto the pistol - the game's most basic firearm - and can't be mounted onto more powerful weapons.
Another addition is the double-barreled shotgun
Double-barreled shotgun
A double-barreled shotgun is a shotgun or combination gun with two parallel barrels, allowing two shots to be fired in quick succession.-Construction:...
. Essentially, it is the same as the regular shotgun, except it fires two shells at once, offering much greater stopping power
Stopping power
Stopping power is a colloquial term used to describe the ability of a firearm or other weapon to cause a penetrating ballistic injury to a target, human or animal, sufficient to incapacitate the target where it stands....
, killing most enemies with one shot. The downside is that with every shot, the weapon must be reloaded in order to be used again. It thus resembles the double-barreled Super Shotgun from Doom II
Doom II
Doom II: Hell on Earth is an award winning first-person shooter video game and second title of id Software's Doom franchise. Unlike Doom which was initially only available through shareware and mail order, Doom II was a commercial release sold in stores...
. The ammo capacity for the weapons are also increased (e.g. the Plasma Gun's ammo capacity increased from 450 to 500 rounds). There are three new mini-games on usable arcade cabinets throughout the game, as opposed to the single game of "Super Turbo Turkey Puncher 3" found in the original. "Sarge's Big Game Hunt" is an artillery game, Hellanoid is an Arkanoid
Arkanoid
is an arcade game developed by Taito in 1986. It is based upon Atari's Breakout games of the 1970s. The title refers to a doomed "mothership" from which the player's ship, the Vaus, escapes.-Overview:...
clone, and "Martian Buddy Blaster" is a shooter game
Shooter game
Shooter games are a sub-genre of action game, which often test the player's speed and reaction time. It includes many subgenres that have the commonality of focusing "on the actions of the avatar using some sort of weapon. Usually this weapon is a gun, or some other long-range weapon". A common...
.
Also in the expansion was the inclusion of three new monsters, not counting boss creatures. The first new monster (also the first monster seen in the game) is the Forgotten One, a Lost Soul-variant. It more closely resembles the Lost Souls from the original games, being a blazing horned skull without any cybernetic parts. The second addition is the Vulgar. It is closely related to the Imp, and behaves almost exactly like one. The model used for the Vulgar was the original Archvile model seen in early Doom 3 scans. The third new addition is the Bruiser. At about the same size as a Hellknight, it has a computer monitor mounted on its face that flashes one of several images onscreen, including an eye when it sees the player and a set of flashing, sharp-toothed jaws.
Synopsis
In 2147, two years after the events of Doom 3Doom 3
Doom 3 is a science fiction horror video game developed by id Software and published by Activision. An example of the first-person shooter genre, Doom 3 was first released for Microsoft Windows on August 3, 2004. The game was later adapted for Linux, as well as being ported by Aspyr Media for Mac...
, the UAC
Union Aerospace Corporation
The Union Aerospace Corporation is a fictional conglomerate focused on military-industrial research in id Software's science fiction video game series Doom. The corporation is depicted to be involved in advanced weapons development, biological research, space exploration and teleportation. The...
detects a strange signal from one of its Martian
Mars
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. It is often described as the "Red Planet", as the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance...
satellite
Satellite
In the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon....
s, and consequently sends a team in to investigate. After this team finds an Artifact and the forces of Hell are alerted and begin a new invasion. The player, a marine combat engineer who discovers the hellish device, must fight his way through the base to reach the doctor, chased by demons. McNeil, an unseen character
Unseen character
In fiction, an unseen character is a character that is never directly observed by the audience but is only described by other characters. They are a common device in drama and have been called "triumphs of theatrical invention". They are continuing characters — characters who are currently in...
in Doom 3, was the whistleblower
Whistleblower
A whistleblower is a person who tells the public or someone in authority about alleged dishonest or illegal activities occurring in a government department, a public or private organization, or a company...
who notified counselor Elliot Swann and Jack Campbell of Malcolm Betruger's mysterious activities at the beginning of Doom 3.
The marine eventually finds her, and she tasks him with stopping the invasion by returning the Artifact to hell. In his journeys he defeats the three Hell Hunters (demons who were supposed to find the Artifact) and absorbs their powers into the ancient device.
The marine arrives in Hell and battles his way to Betruger, who has become the dragon-like Maledict. After some fighting, Betruger bites the marine, but before he can eat him, the marine shoves the Hellstone down Betruger's throat, causing him to dematerialize. Only his skull
Skull
The skull is a bony structure in the head of many animals that supports the structures of the face and forms a cavity for the brain.The skull is composed of two parts: the cranium and the mandible. A skull without a mandible is only a cranium. Animals that have skulls are called craniates...
remains. The game ends with a bright white light, followed by McNeil's voice saying, "Marine?... Welcome home."
Development
The development of Resurrection of Evil was announced by id Software in October 2004. While Doom 3 was developed by id Software, Resurrection of Evil was co-developed with Nerve SoftwareNerve Software
Nerve Software is an American video game developer that was co-founded by ex-id Software employee Brandon James. Many of the original employees at Nerve were previously employed by Rogue Entertainment, another U.S...
. Activision
Activision
Activision is an American publisher, majority owned by French conglomerate Vivendi SA. Its current CEO is Robert Kotick. It was founded on October 1, 1979 and was the world's first independent developer and distributor of video games for gaming consoles...
would remain the publisher.
Reception
Although not as well received as Doom 3, Resurrection of Evil garnered mostly favorable reviews; the Windows version holds a score of 78% on the review aggregator site MetacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
, while the Xbox version is rated at 77%. A similar website, MobyGames
MobyGames
-Platforms not yet included:- Further reading :* Rusel DeMaria, Johnny L. Wilson, High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media; 2 edition , ISBN 0-07-223172-6...
, ranks the game at 78% for Windows and 79% for the Xbox.