The Doom franchise, a pioneering first-person shooter series, originated in 1993 with the release of the first game developed by id Software. The game was known for its graphic violence and satanic imagery, but its massive success led to numerous sequels, expansions, and ports to various platforms. Over the years, the series evolved through various games, including Doom II (1994), Final Doom (1996), Doom 64 (1997), Doom 3 (2004), Doom (2016), and Doom Eternal (2020). Each game introduced new features, improved graphics, and enhanced gameplay, solidifying Doom's position as a fast-paced, action-packed franchise. The series has sold millions of copies worldwide and received critical acclaim for its engaging gameplay, rich storyline, and immersive atmosphere.
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1. The first DOOM game was released in 1993.
2. The game was developed by id Software for MS-DOS.
3. The first version of the game had 9 levels and was distributed freely.
4. The game was played by an estimated 15 to 20 million people within 2 years.
5. Two years later, the full game was sold via mail order, including two further episodes.
6. An updated version, known as The Ultimate Doom, was sold at retail, adding an additional episode and more challenging levels.
7. The name "Doom" was inspired by a scene in the movie 'The Color of Money'.
8. DOOM was one of the pioneering first-person shooter games and helped define the first-person shooter genre.
9. The game was later released for the Sega 32x, Atari Jaguar, SNES, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Advance, Xbox 360, and many others.
10. Even 26 years later, the game was re-released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
11. Doom II: Hell on Earth was released in 1994, with new features such as larger and more complex levels.
12. Doom II had two expansion packs: "Master levels for DOOM II" and "No Rest For The Living".
13. Final DOOM was released in 1996 for MS-DOS, Macintosh, and the PlayStation.
14. Final DOOM was more difficult than the previous two games, with new levels, graphics, and music.
15. Doom 64 was released in 1997 exclusively for the Nintendo 64.
16. Doom 64 was re-released as a bonus for those who pre-ordered Doom Eternal in 2020.
17. Doom 3 was originally released for Windows in 2004, with a new storyline and gameplay mechanics.
18. Doom 3 had an expansion pack called "Resurrection of Evil" released in 2005.
19. Doom 3 was remastered with the BFG Edition in 2012, featuring enhanced graphics and new content.
20. Doom was released in 2016, developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.
21. Doom featured a new multiplayer mode, where players can earn experience points and level up.
22. Doom had a new expansion pack called "The Lost Mission" added to the BFG Edition.
23. DOOM Eternal was released in 2020, with a new storyline, gameplay mechanics, and improved graphics.
24. DOOM Eternal had two DLCs, "The Ancient God Part one and two", forming a standalone campaign after the events of the main game.
25. The game became available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X in 2020 and 2021.
26. DOOM Eternal was very well received, with critics praising the campaign, graphics, level design, combat, and improvements over its predecessor.
27. The game became a massive success, selling over 3 million units.