No idea if anyone else has noticed this, but if there was ever a wild popularity contest for boomer shooters, Doom would probably strut off with the crown. Or would it? Some folks swear up and down that Dusk should wear the crown instead. You know, that 2018 throwback to the golden age of gaming that oozes Doom vibes. It’s like one guy, yeah, mostly just him, pieced this thing together. And people on Steam, they’re all about it—throwing praises like confetti. Now, the ultimate nod has happened. John Romero, the legend behind the first Doom, gave it a whirl, and spoiler, he’s hooked!
Dusk doesn’t shy away from its heroes. It’s like a love letter to the gruesome charm of Doom, Quake, Blood, and those other ’90s gems. Not only did it nail that vibe, but loads of fans think it even one-upped them. Dark tunnels, eerie vibes, secrets tucked away waiting to be found—it ticks all the boxes for fans.
And if you’re into numbers and stats, here’s some geeky stuff: Metacritic hands it an 88, OpenCritic says 89, and Steam users are practically throwing a parade at 97%. Classic status? You bet!
Now, back to Romero. He’s got this Twitch thing where he dives into iconic FPS games, and Dusk was the star of the show recently. “This game was super cool—love it,” he gushes. Talk about ambience, secrets galore, and just a truckload of classic FPS fun.
In a shoutout to New Blood Interactive and David Szymanski, the genius behind the madness, Romero said, “Son, you did a good job. I approve of your vocation. You chose well.” High-fives all around, yeah?
For those itching to dive into Dusk, it’s chilling over on Steam. Szymanski and crew also tossed out Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate. Imagine Harry Potter moonlighting as a detective. I know, right?
So, if boomer shooters are your jam, Romero’s weekly streams might just be your new obsession. And if you’re itching for more, there’s a whole list of best old PC games somewhere, or even a newer list for multiplayer games. Check those out.
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