Am I the only gamer with no interest in playing Doom 3?

[HeroOfPellinor]

I've played FPS games since Doom 1 on a 486. I finished Dark Forces (probably my favorite FPS ever) a few days after it was released before any cheat codes were available and without using a mouse. I've played Far Cry and Half-life and CoD. I've played BF1942 and BFV and C-S.

I understand it's got amazing graphics and physics, but, come on, Doom 3 is another freaking FPS...maybe the pinnacle of shooters, but another shooter nonetheless. The fact that it's gonna be glossy and smooth doesn't distract me from that fact.

Do people really get all amped up over graphics in a game? Counter-strike uses an ancient engine, but because of the intense PvP action, you are too focussed on the game to notice how good or bad the graphics are. That, imo, is how any game should strive to be...so good you forget how it looks. Playing up the looks of a game is suggesting the game is better viewed than played. Imagine all the brain power, time, and money that went into the D3 engine being shifted to the story, level design, and gameplay. Even if the graphics and effects grab you initially, they're gonna be the same the rest of the game. If anything, I'd like to get a copy of Doom 3, load it on a high end machine and just play it for 5 minutes. Hell, I'd even like to watch somebody else play for a few minutes or even get a high res video of some gameplay. I'd get to witness the majesty of the engine just like anybody who plays through the 20 hour storyline fifteen times and spent $1000 on new hardware to do so. And don't think I'm just misery with my system...I'd be able to run it well as I just upgraded for other reasons.

I don't know. Maybe I'd be more optimistic if they were heralding the gameplay more, but, it sounds like another mindless Doom game with lots of bullets and blood and key-card operated doors.

 

[MaxDSP]

I feel the same...but then again I'm not big on FPS's. Only FPSes Ive played to the end were Max Payne (PC) and Halo (Xbox)

 

[spidey07]

dude, its not just the graphics.

Its doom. You know...DOOM!!!!!

Few games actually made me jump out of my seat, doom was one of them.

-edit- I'm buying a whole new PC just for it. and I haven't played a FPS since half-life.

 

[AccruedExpenditure]

Yeah, i'm not looking forward to it. Looking forward to the new Grand Theft though...

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: spidey07
dude, its not just the graphics.

Its doom. You know...DOOM!!!!!

Few games actually made me jump out of my seat, doom was one of them.

That sums it up for me. :beer:

 

[So]

No, I'm stoekd about it, not just for the graphics, but for ol' times sake. It's been some time since I've played doom, and well, we'll see if it lives up to memories.

 

[Atomicus]

Originally posted by: spidey07
dude, its not just the graphics.

Its doom. You know...DOOM!!!!!

Few games actually made me jump out of my seat, doom was one of them.

It was a nausiating experience for me. Duke 3D had better graphics than Doom 1 and 2 :frown:

 

[So]

Oh, and poll and title conflict, making for a small chance of confusion with possibility of scattered flames.

 

[Gurck]

I'm stoked, though I'm not holding my breath till it comes out - ID may well pull a "Valve" and pull the release date to sometime in 2050 :| I'm not the biggest fps player around; I hate multiplayer, mainly because of all the 8-12 year olds that infest it, preferring a compelling single-player campaign. That said I did & do enjoy Far Cry and will buy D3 when it's out. HL2 I'm not sure of anymore, with Valve taking this long I think I'd prefer to play a demo first before taking the plunge.

 

[nakedfrog]

I don't play a whole lot of FPS games, but this is one of the ones I'm interested in. I still enjoy playing the original Doom, so it'll be nice to play an updated version with fancy graphics and hopefully, new game mechanics. There's something to be said for mindless bloodfests. Perhaps you've just burned yourself out on playing too many FPS games.

 

[Electric Amish]

Nope. They fvcked the multiplay so I'm not interested in the least anymore.

One of my greatest memories is running through Doom II with my friends...co-op.

 

[PanzerIV]

Nope, it's not only you. That's not my type of game and even if it was I get motion sickness from playing certain games like Half Life and Serious Sam. I wouldn't waste my money on it because I can't play it but I don't want to anyway. Thankfully I am not affected by motion sickness in any of the Battlefield games!

 

[xboxist]

I didn't participate in the poll due to lack of accurate options. I rarely play FPS's. However I'm looking forward to both Doom 3 and HL2. Looking forward to HL2 way more than Doom 3 though. I will probably buy Doom 3 within a couple month of its release.

 

[So]

Originally posted by: Atomicus

Originally posted by: spidey07
dude, its not just the graphics.

Its doom. You know...DOOM!!!!!

Few games actually made me jump out of my seat, doom was one of them.

It was a nausiating experience for me. Duke 3D had better graphics than Doom 1 and 2 :frown:

You do realize that Doom came out ~3 years before Duke 3D, right?

@ Gurck No, ID can't pull a valve, the game has gone gold, meaning CD's are being pressed at this very moment, any delay would cost millions. If there is any problem with the game, the only thing they can do at this point is release a patch post haste.

 

[TheAudit]

I don't like shooters but I do want to play Doom 3.

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Didn't get excited about the announcement.

But after finishing FarCry, I got excited about D3 and HL2: surreal graphics and environment that sucks you into the game.

 

[Wingznut]

Yes, I can't get enough FPS

This option kind of sucks, but I voted for it anyway...

I definitely CAN "get enough FPS". But I will definitely be picking up Doom 3 the week it comes out.

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: Atomicus

Originally posted by: spidey07
dude, its not just the graphics.

Its doom. You know...DOOM!!!!!

Few games actually made me jump out of my seat, doom was one of them.

It was a nausiating experience for me. Duke 3D had better graphics than Doom 1 and 2 :frown:

As someone already pointed out: The Doom engine was developed before Duke 3D ever came out. Not to mention Duke 3D sucked ass compared to Doom.

 

[Bumrush99]

I can't wait for the game.. Looks awesome.

However, it does suck that the multi will be limited to only 4 players. I love good dm carnage, the more the merrier..

I am looking forward to HL2 more than Doom 3, the AI should be better and the open areas should make for some interesting gameplay.

 

[cremator]

I do want to play it, however I've yet to find a job to let me afford a decent new pc to handle it. I'm really neutral about it, I'm not excited, but I do want to play it, but can't on this rickety pc.

 

[Psycho18]

I feel the same way. When I was younger, I used to play cs daily. But now, I'm just sick of it. Sick of doing the same thing over and over, such as rushing.

 

[Atomicus]

Originally posted by: Psycho16
I feel the same way. When I was younger, I used to play cs daily. But now, I'm just sick of it. Sick of doing the same thing over and over, such as rushing.

consider playing WC3 mod

 

[BD2003]

Youre missing the point. Its not just another FPS. The graphics add immensely to the atmosphere, and therefore the gameplay. It totally sucks you in.

For those of you who havent seen it in action, when you do, you will be amazed. It really is the next level.

 

[palle33]

for me the mp is the most important one ,Q3 aren for example one of the best mp fps game ever made or perhaps THE best....if doom3 hasnt good mp it will be a disappointment to me..I got fed up playing farcry cause it was too hard for my taste I hate spending hours and hours just to kill some stupid bots.....its not funny to repeat 100 times.

 

[Liviathan]

I really don't care for it. I enjoyed doom 1 and 2 but really don't have the desire to play this one.