Doom: The Dark Ages presents a new trailer showing that a crossbow can do more than a BFG

During the recent Easter weekend, video game fans were surprised by the release of the trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages, instead of the highly anticipated trailer for Oblivion Remastered. The trailer begins with a shocking narrative, in which a character reminiscent of Hellraiser assaults a divided humanity using a flying ship, designed in the style of the Warhammer 40,000 Empire, accompanied by an army of demons. To counter this threat, humans decide to unleash the Doom Slayer, using him as a powerful weapon.

The trailer highlights a renewed focus on combat, prioritizing close-range elimination mechanics instead of the characteristic glory kills. The executions have been simplified and are now mainly reserved for the major demon bosses, which has sparked some debate among fans.

The Doom Slayer, increasingly medieval

Despite these reservations, the trailer showcases a series of novel weapons including a throwable shield and a crossbow that resembles the BFG, along with the ability to pilot a mech or ride a dragon, which adds an element of excitement to the game. Doom: The Dark Ages is scheduled to be released on May 15, and users will be able to add it to their wishlist on Steam.

It is worth noting that the trailer launch coincided with wrestler Drew McIntyre’s entry at Wrestlemania, which paled in comparison to the impressive presentation of the new title. Although fans are hoping for more information, rumors may arise about possible features or future expansions of the game, which could continue to fuel the excitement surrounding this anticipated release.

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