The Doom Slayer returns in an apocalyptic showdown against a villain reminiscent of Hellraiser

During the Easter weekend, Bethesda surprised fans by releasing a new trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages, while many were expecting a trailer for Oblivion Remastered.

This installment of the iconic action saga focuses on a renewed narrative approach, showcasing an apocalyptic setting where a villain – reminiscent of a character from Hellraiser – puts humanity in check from a ship inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 universe and leads an army of demons.

The trailer opens with a strong dose of history and introduces the Doom Slayer, who is unleashed to combat this threat, becoming a tool of maximum destruction.

Bethesda surprises fans with the trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages about Oblivion Remastered

As the action unfolds, various weapons can be seen, including a throwable shield and a stylish bow, as well as a combat system that emphasizes parries.

However, the adaptation of the game has generated criticism among some players because ‘glory kills’ are now mainly reserved for larger bosses, which reduces the spectacular nature of these executions on common enemies.

Despite the controversy, Doom: The Dark Ages offers innovative mechanics, such as the ability to pilot a mech and ride a dragon, elements that have captured the attention of fans.

Gameplay has been described as surprisingly focused on the parry, although some critics, like Joshua Wolens, have pointed out that this new direction has left a void in the brutality of executions by limiting the variety of creative moves of the past.

The game is set to launch on May 15, and users can add it to their wishlist on Steam. Additionally, the trailer premiere coincided with wrestler Drew McIntyre’s entrance at Wrestlemania, which was also adorned with a *Doom* theme, generating comparisons between both events in the realm of entertainment.