WithDoom Eternal’srelease pushed off for three entire months, fans of the fast-paced, first-person shooter have been left twiddling their thumbs. What are we supposed to do while we wait for one of the most highly anticipated video game sequels?
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Luckily, there are actually quite a few games we can play that will prep us for the demon-slaying glory that is yet to come. Before March 2020 finally arrives andDoom Eternalreleases, don’t waste time just sitting around. Pick up some much-needed “research,” and play till your fingers give out. Read on if you want to know which games you should play beforeDoom Eternalcomes out.
10Doom (2016)
It feels more than obvious that one of the games excited fans ofDoom Eternalshould play isDoom (2016). After all,Doom Eternalis the highly anticipated sequel to this game. Therefore, it is the perfect way to brush up on your demon-slaying skills. Honestly, no other game really matchesDoom (2016)for its fast-paced, first-person-shooter action. The speed at which you move as a character, the inability to reload, the constant movement necessary to stay alive, all these factors makeDoom (2016)a unique experience in the first-person shooter genre.
9Super Meat Boy
What’s a platformer doing on this list, right? Well, if we know anything aboutDoom Eternal, it’s that precision will be required to excel at the game. You have to perfectly time those button presses when shooting sprinting demons, all while maintaining a smooth flow of movement so that you’re not blasted to smithereens.
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Super Meat Boycan work in very much the same manner. You move constantly over these spinning saw blades, lethal drops, and pulverizing pillars. If you can master the timing needed forSuper Meat Boy,Doom Eternalwill be no problem for you.
8Wolfenstein: The New Order
If you’re hankering to play Bethesda’s revitalization of a classic series, why not go back to the one that started it all.Wolfenstein: The New Orderbrought life back to theWolfensteinfranchise, much likeDoom (2016)revitalized theDoomseries. Why not spend your time waiting forDoom Eternalby reliving the magic that taking a modern spin on an old game can be. While the run-and-gun approach might not always work inThe New Order, it’s still a first-person shooter that is related toDoomin some way.
7Doom 3
Often considered the black sheep of theDoomfamily,Doom 3should not be overlooked when trying to satiate thatDoomappetite. There is a healthy collection of fans for this game. They appreciated this odd sequel for the scares it provided in its take on a demonic invasion. Besides, another good reason to giveDoom 3a try again is because it will make you appreciate the fast-paced changes made to the series inDoom Eternal. In other words, it will make you get down on your knees in thanks that the reboot ofDoomturned out so good.
6Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
Instead of standing idle while waiting forDoom Eternalto release in stores, go ahead and check out the reboot toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare. The plethora of multiplayer content in the game will be able to keep you busy for hours.
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Plus, like it or lump it, this newModern Warfareis one of the top first-person shooters of the year. You might as well play the cutting edge of the genre before tackling the game that will replace it in March 2020. It’s only fair.
5Halo 2
You can never go wrong with a classic. For the longest time,Halo 2was the game many considered the zenith of the first-person shooter genre. No other gamehad such an intriguing campaignthat was a fun co-op romp or such a robust multiplayer scene. You and your friends can still sink hours intoHalo 2. In addition, it’s not hard to see similarities between Doomguy and the Master Chief. If you miss that heavily armored dude in green silently mowing down baddies, then maybeHalo 2could give you the protagonist you crave.
4Half-Life 2
Speaking of classics, why not take a spin down memory lane and playHalf-Life 2. Not only will you be playing as the bad-ass silent protagonist in the form of Gordon Freeman, you’ll also have a variety of weapons at your disposal.
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That’s one of the fantastic things about bothHalf-Life 2andDoom. The manner in which you take down foes is different for every player, based on which weapon is their favorite. And there is no wrong answer when it comes to picking which weapon you want to use the most.
3Cuphead
Cupheadis actually very good trainingfor playing a game likeDoom Eternal. Just hear us out. InCuphead, you have to keep a close eye on the screen to make sure no errant projectiles hit your character. The only problem is that there isa lotof stuff going down on the screen. You have to learn to filter through all that mess on the fly. Same thing withDoom. You have to see through all the hullabaloo in order to dodge incoming fire and target your own enemies.Cupheadis the perfect training ground for this skill.
2Prey
Let’s show single-player campaigns from Bethesda some love by playingPrey! Everybody knows that players flocked toDoom (2016)thanks to the campaign. The multiplayer was more of a side bonus than the actual draw. So if you want to have another great single-player experience before getting your hands onDoom Eternal,Preyis not a bad option. In fact, it’s a dang good one. You take on a variety of alien foes called the Typhon using your wits, acquired skills, and GLOO. Not a bad way to while away the months untilDoom Eternalrises.
1Doom (1993)
Finally, what is the best way to spend your days untilDoom Eternalcomes out than by playing the game that started it all. Sure, the firstDoomcame out in 1993, so a few features are a bit dated, but you’re able to’t deny the magnetic pull of playing the granddaddy of first-person shooters. It’s a classic for a reason, fellow gamers. Show respect to this iconic game by giving it some love before we move on to its modern progeny. Once you play it, you’ll remember that theDoomseries has aged like fine wine.
