April 4, 1997 · Game
Doom 64 (1997)
Nintendo 64 exclusive sequel, originally titled Doom: The Absolution; remastered by Nightdive in 2020.
Midway Studios San Diego developed Doom 64 from late 1994 under id's supervision. It introduced the Unmaker weapon and Nightmare Imp, and omitted multiplayer. Aubrey Hodges composed the music. Nightdive's 2020 remaster scored 75-77 on Metacritic and the original developed a cult following with fan-made PC ports like Doom 64 EX.
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Facts
- Date
- April 4, 1997
- Kind
- Game
- Maker or publisher
- Midway
- Developer
- Midway Studios San Diego
- Genre
- First-person shooter
- Engine
- Kex Engine (2020 remaster)
- Designer
- Randy Estrella, Timothy Heydelaar, Danny Lewis
- Platforms
- N64, Switch, PS4, Windows, Xbox One, Stadia
Source: Wikipedia
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Related
- Doom II: Hell on Earth (same series, 1994)
- Doom (same series, 1993)
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