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ID Software’s Dom Series made a hell of return DOM (2016) With One of the best FPS campaigns at all times. This followed by the 2020s Dom EternalFor, for, for,. Which turned every element of the series to the extreme level with a rapid, better weapon, and the most satisfactory movement in any shooter. It was Torment By the way of The devils.. However, instead of going to even more extremely, Torment: the dark period Takes on the medieval theme where instead of a formula one hitting machine, you are a tank.
Review the review information
Platform reviewed: PS5
Available: PS5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Date of Release: May 15, 2025 (initial access 13 May
Slaire (or, to give him his full name, punishment Slower) is much more slower than usual. On the contrary, there is a sprint button that is only naturally faster, and the dual double jump or dash in sight. You are heavy, you are big, and you are preventing all kinds of attacks.
A shield is introduced very quickly Doom: Dark period. Enemies threw attacks that shine green, which means they can be followed, which you will soon realize that the game is the main mechanic.
The only thing they are afraid of are you
This cylier is built around the defense, which is far from the last two entries, and as a result, stylish fighting feels a bit more bare bones. The right move often seems as if sitting behind and the enemy comes to you, on the contrary, you are the ultimate boss who is tearing in every environment.
This does not mean that there are not his moments in fighting; The Chenoso Shield Throw is a bit cut that seems incredibly satisfactory from the end of you.
Throwing the shield into a large devil results in it, which – with the upgrade – allows you to shoot a recruiting death machine. Are the sparks of Torment Trademark style, but it is not enough sauce that was found in previous entries.
It is being said, the actual shooting still seems terrific. Super shotgun is the largest gun for man. Meanwhile, the new revoger weapon – which pace the skulls and shoots the bone shrill – is a brilliant concept, and the ball and chain launching chain shot is pleasant to charge it and blow up the Demon’s skull. Even if the caller doesn’t feel so good in controlling, his guns certainly do.
In terms of difficulty, the game attacks perfect balance. I played at extreme violence, and it felt like the right amount of hardship. Make some highlights of the countless death -filled moments of death, where you are roaming for your life.
The fighter is also very customized, which is adjusted like Perry Windows and damaged slider. Although fighting Marder is nothing like a terrible Dom Eternal, Which will keep you permanently to your limit.
The graphics look incredibly crisp – especially at the PlayStation 5 Pro – despite all the whites and particles on the screen, I have never seen any drops on both PS5 or Pro. The game has some Dolasus wireless controller properties such as the use of guns ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ad -ads -in -sound effects.
BFG Division
Is found in the surface Torment: the dark period Are a mix of classic Torment And some new ideas. Although dense, covertly filled goncents still exist and is calculated, Identity experiences with semi -open world formulas for some new levels.
These levels will put you in a domain and allow you to run free, and allow you to run all corners of the map in search of upgrades and secrets in any order. Although some do not feel clean like a more concentrated surface, this is a good way to change things.
The other two additions are matches and dragon stages. They are used as a good mood to break the speed and are undoubtedly the moments of the cool set. However, once you reach each other in each other, it becomes clear that there is no real development between them.
After the two dodge revolves around the attack format, the dragon has some aerial pursuit between areas, but they feel the same all over the way and are a bit baked.
The best
During the final act, the story goes to the over drive and you face a number of fierce fighting fights and sets the moments that remove things from the blast.
Another thing I didn’t think about the developers had gone quite a Self -concept. Although the sick fur of the sick pallet caps and riot weapons is fantastic painting, it is not really much that makes it regularly separates from punishment.
It is still mixed with science fi, so there are still energy weapons. In fact, only bullying and chains feel only dark. The environments are at least different, change Mars and destroy the cities of the land for big battlefields.
The enemy roster has re -designed everyone to fit the theme, but some are down on a large scale. Cocodemone-which is usually a beautiful-visible monster connected to the cartoon-it seems unacceptable because the team goes to a more realistic way. However, the majority of them are terrific, in which IMPS and Mankovs are prominent.
Hell on earth
Is a big part of the story Torment: the dark periodWhich means even more katasin. It is a tool for a war between the Sentinals and the Hell forces.
The game introduces a ton of new roles that are new to the series, but outside of Credit Macaeer and Man Villen Ahzark, there is not much to write home. They have a cast of human characters with their own plight, but it was not engaged, and whenever they were on the screen, I just found myself to see that I was playing or doing something to the Slaire.
However, the steer is still very good. From the beginning it still remains that he is a boy. Everyone talks about Hashid Tons about it. He has treated him like Boogie Mann by the Denzin of Hell, and at that moment he steps into the battlefield, the whole brightness changes. It is full of the extent to which they get the top of the fool’s border, and despite not being interested in the plot as a whole, ID software gives it nails when it is on the screen.
I the previous two entries Torment The series was a great FPS campaign of all -time, but it was also the top Terram albums, as McGur Gordon’s sound track work was incredible. However, after a dispute with Dom Eternal Sound track, Gordon has not returned for it. One of the best things about its sound track was just a straight metal, a mixture of metal ropes with excellent synthesis work. However, it is a matter of regret, Darker away Goes for a straight metal point. And it does not kill only one. None of the music is bad, but it is not completely memorable.
Torment: the dark period An excellent FPS campaign has been presented with satisfactory gameplay, Best in class shooting, and excellent seatpace moments. At the end of the day, his biggest sin is that what came before it does not fulfill.
The decision to reduce and measure the migration of the Slaire makes things feel like one step back and relieves some shiny style. I wish it worked more in the medieval setting, but this is still a great shooter campaign that proves why ID software is at the top of the FPS Mountain.
Should you play the punishment: Dark period?
If play it …
If not play it …
Juice
Torment: the dark period I have recently seen that one of the strongest accessories.
It is capable of regenerating all controls, as well as freely connect every difficulty (such as damage values, changing Perry Windows and Game Speed).
The game includes custom colors for subtitles, fonts and HUD scaling as well as Pirry on UI. There are also chlor blind mode, though these ‘video’ options are found in the menu instead of ‘Rasai’ menu.
How I Reviewed DOM: Dark period
I played 30 hours Torment: the dark period Samsung Q60D Between PS5 Pro and Samsung HW-T450 Sound Bar on TV. I also played on a PS5 on the Samsung Odisi G5 gaming monitor, with the PlayStation Plus 3D headset.
During this time, I completed the game on extreme violence problems, turning to those who modified any difficulty. I did not use Life Sugters for immediate rehabilitation during the fighting, only during the classes where I was looking for. I got 100 % completion in addition to two levels (after re -operating some levels to remove these last few secrets).
Reviewed the first March 2025
