Doom
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Developed_By:
David A. Palmer Productions
Published_By:
Activision
Released On:
26 Oct 2001
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The Union Aerospace Corporation has been experimenting with teleportation technology on Mars' moons Phobos and Deimos. After early successes, something goes wrong. It seems the scientists have opened a gateway straight to Hell. Phobos base is overrun with demonic creatures, and the whole of Deimos simply vanishes. A squad of marines is sent to Phobos, but all except one are quickly slaughtered. The surviving marine must grab some guns and strike back at the demons. id Software's follow-up to their genre-defining Wolfenstein 3D, Doom , is another first-person 3D shooter: full-on action as seen from the space marine's perspective.
The game consists of distinct episodes, playable in any order. The first episode, Knee-Deep in the Dead, takes place in the Phobos base and is freely available as shareware. The full game continues on Deimos in The Shores of Hell and culminates in Inferno, the final episode which takes place in Hell itself.
The basic objective in each level is simply to reach the exit. Since dozens of enemies stand in the way, the only way to get there is by killing them. Switches and buttons must be pressed to advance at certain points and often color-coded locked doors will block the way - matching keycards or skull keys must be found to pass.
The game's engine technology is more advanced than Wolfenstein's, and thus the levels are more varied and complex. The engine simulates different heights (stairs and lifts appear frequently) and different lighting conditions (some rooms are pitch black, others only barely illuminated). There are outdoor areas, pools of radioactive waste that hurt the player, ceilings that come down and crush him, and unlike Wolfenstein's orthogonally aligned corridors, the walls in Doom can be in any angle to each other.
An automap helps in navigating the levels. Stylistically, the levels begin with a futuristic theme in the military base on Phobos and gradually change to a hellish environment, complete with satanic symbols, hung-up mutilated corpses, and the distorted faces of the damned.
Doom features a large weapon arsenal, with most weapons having both advantages and drawbacks. The starting weapons are the fists and a simple pistol. Also available are a shotgun (high damage, slow reload), a chaingun (high firing rate), and a plasma rifle (combining high firing rate and large damage).
The rocket launcher also deals out lots of damage, but the explosion causes blast damage and must be used with care in confined areas or it might prove deadly to the player as well as the enemies. Two further weapons in the game are the chainsaw for close-quarter carnage, and the BFG9000 energy gun, which while taking some practice to fire correctly, can destroy most enemies in a single burst.
The different weapons use four different ammunition types (bullets, shells, rockets, and energy cells), so collecting the right type for a certain gun is important. The game drops some of Wolfenstein's arcade-inspired aspects, so there are no extra lives or treasures to be collected for points, but many other power-ups are still available.
Medpacks heal damage while armor protects from receiving it in the first place. Backpacks allow more ammunition to be carried, a computer map reveals the whole layout of the level on the automap (including any secret areas), light amplification visors illuminate dark areas and radiation suits allow travel over waste without taking damage.
Also available are berserk packs (which radically increase the damage inflicted by the fists) as well as short-time invisibility and invulnerability power-ups. The enemies to be destroyed include former humans corrupted during the invasion, plus demons in all shapes and sizes: fireball-throwing imps, floating skulls, pink-skinned demons with powerful bite attacks, and large one-eyed flying monstrosities called Cacodemons.
Each episode ends with a boss battle against one or two, particularly powerful creatures. Doom popularized multiplayer in the genre with two different modes: Cooperative allows players to move through the single-player game together, while Deathmatch is a competitive game type where players blast at each other to collect 'frag' points for a kill and re-spawn in a random location after being killed.
The 3DO and Sega32x ports lack any multiplayer modes, though the other ports retain the DOS versions multiplayer to varying degrees. The SNES and Gameboy Advance versions of the game actually use different engines and hence feature numerous small gameplay differences.
UPC-A:
047875802056 (United States)
UPC-A:
047875804890 (United States)
ISBN-10:
158416266x (United States)
eBay Product ID:
8219 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
8963 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-A9DE-USA (United States)
Part #:
AGB-ADME-USA (USA)
ASIN:
B00005Q8IO (United States)
ASIN:
B00006RHLU (United States)
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Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Number of Players Supported:
1-4 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable, Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Set in the dangerous, inter-dimensional testing grounds on Mars' moon Phobos, this action-horror game tasks you with surviving a sudden demonic invasion that has slaughtered your squad. As the last surviving space marine, you must wield heavy weaponry, including chainsaws and rocket launchers, to fight through a gore-ridden underworld. Your mission is to annihilate waves of demons and ultimately avenge the brutal deaths of your comrades.
Story
Introduction
Mars, and the gateway between its two moons, Phobos and Deimos, has been the site of inter-dimensional space travel testing. Recently, however, these passageways have become dangerously unstable. Experiments using humans as guinea pigs have met with tragic results. Something evil has been exiting the gateways.
As the only combat-ready assault troops within 50 million miles of Earth, you've been ordered, along with your buddies, to Phobos. You arrive and are assigned to secure the perimeter of the base while the other space marines go inside.
From outside the base, you hear the carnage: guns firing, men screaming, bones cracking… then silence. Suddenly you're the last space marine alive, thrust into a bloody, gore-ridden underworld.
Packing everything from chainsaws to rocket launchers, it's up to you to annihilate Imps, Lost Souls, Demons, Barons of Hell… and ultimately avenge the brutal slaughter of your men.
How to Play
Starting the Game
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Make sure the POWER switch is OFF.
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Insert the DOOM™ Game Pak into the Game Boy® Advance slot as described in your Nintendo Game Boy® Advance instruction manual.
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Turn the POWER switch ON.
Note: The DOOM Game Pak is for the Game Boy® Advance system only.
Game Boy® Advance Controls
All of the instructions refer to the default control scheme shown on the next page. Please note that there are several preset control configurations that may be changed through the Options menu.
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Hurt Me Plenty: This is the normal difficulty. Don't expect much forgiving behavior from your enemies on this skill setting.
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Nightmare!: Only the toughest, most hardened Marines play here.
Menu Options
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OPTIONS: Select to open the Options menu.
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LOAD GAME: You can load a previously saved game from the Load Game menu.
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MULTIPLAYER: Start a Deathmatch or Cooperative multiplayer game (requires Game Boy® Advance Game Link® cable and at least two DOOM Game Paks). Note: The Multiplayer option appears only when a Game Boy® Advance link connection is active.
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CREDITS: Select to view the credits.
Load Game Menu
Use the control pad to move the cursor and select the slot where you saved your last game. Press the A Button to select the game slot that you would like to play. Press the B Button to return to the Main menu.
Note: You will only be allowed to save your game after you complete a game level. When you load your saved game, you will start at the next game level with the same health and inventory amount as when you saved.
Multiplayer Setup
Multiplayer game play on the Game Boy® Advance is possible using the Game Boy® Advance Game Link® cable (sold separately). All players will need to have the DOOM Game Pak in order to play multiplayer DOOM. Make sure that each Game Boy® Advance unit is securely connected to the Game Link® cable.
The Game Boy® Advance system that is connected to the small end of the Game Link® cable will be the master system, and will choose the options for each game. Once the Game Link® connection is established, go to the Multiplayer Setup menu, and use the Control Pad to select between Deathmatch or Cooperative mode. Note: Cooperative menu option only appears when two Game Boy® Advance systems are connected.
Deathmatch Mode
Deathmatch Mode is available by linking two to four players together using Game Link® cables. Deathmatch mode lets players fight against each other in the ultimate battle for survival. No Demons, no Imps, no Cacodemons-just you and your “friends.” The player with the most frags will win the match.
Each time a player gets fragged, they will respawn in a random location in the map. When weapons, power-ups, or ammo are picked up, they will reappear later so that the level never runs dry of toys.
Cooperative Mode
Two players may link together for a Cooperative game. In the cooperative mode, you and a friend must help each other to survive the nightmarish onslaught of Former Humans, Imps, Lost Souls, and Cacodemons.
HUD Display
The status bar displays the same information for all modes of play.
4. Armor: Your armor helps you as long as it lasts. Keep an eye on it because when it goes, you might too.
5. Keys: You can see any keys you possess right here. There are three key colors: Blue, Yellow and Red.
6. Arms: This list of numbers shows how much ammo you can carry for each of your weapons.
Note: Deathmatch scores are displayed on each player's Automap screen.
Memory Save
The current options settings and controls configuration, as well as the last level completed, are retained in the Game Pak even if you have turned off your Game Boy® Advance system. After completing any game level, you will be able to designate where you would like your current game to be saved in any of the Game Pak's four internal EEPROM save slots.
Doors, Switches, and Elevators
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Using Doors, Switches and Elevators: To open most doors and operate switches, stand directly in front of the object and press the B Button. When you successfully operate a switch, it will change in some way (e.g. light up, flip a handle, etc.). If a switch does not change after a couple of tries, it is probably assigned to do a task that cannot yet be accomplished.
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Locked Doors: Some doors have security locks, and require you to have a color-coded (Blue, Yellow, or Red) security card or skull key to open them. Other locked doors are operated by a switch on a nearby wall. Rather than walking up to the door, you'll need to operate the switch. When you come to a door that requires a security card or skull key, a key or skull will flash on your Status Bar indicating which item you need to activate that particular door.
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Hidden Doors: Some doors are hidden. Many of these can be opened by shooting at them or finding a switch. In some cases, you can walk up to a wall and press the B Button. If you've found a secret door, it will open for you. There are clues that reveal a secret door-a wall that's shifted down or has a different color, etc.
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Elevators: You'll see platforms that raise and lower. Some platforms operate continuously, while others must be activated. Some of them may sense
Controls
L Button
Strafe Left
Control Pad
Walk Forward & Backward/Turn
START
Pause/Options Menu
SELECT
Autowap (Press B + Up or Down to zoom in Map view)
B Button
Use/Run (opens doors, activates switches; hold down to run)
R Button
Strafe Right
A Button
Attack
Hold L + R Buttons, then press Up or Down
Weapon Toggle
Items & Weapons
Shotgun
This delivers a heavy punch at close range and a generous peltting from a distance.
Chaingun
This directs heavy firepower into your opponent.
Rocket Launcher
This delivers an explosive rocket that can turn several baddies inside out.
Plasma Rifle
This shoots multiple rounds of plasma energy, frying some demon butt!
BFG 9000
The prize of the military's arsenal. Great for clearing the room of those unwelcome guests.
Security Armor (Green)
It is a lightweight kevlar vest that's perfect for riot-control.
Combat Armor (Blue)
It is a heavy-duty jacket composed of a titanium derivative, useful for protection against real firepower.
Radiation Suits
Provide protection against radioactivity, heat, and other low-intensity forms of energy.
Berserk Packs
Heals you, plus acts as a super adrenaline rush, enormously boosting your muscle power.
Backpacks
Increase the amount of ammo you can carry and provide extra ammunition when found.
Computer Maps
These update your Automap with a complete map of the entire area, including all secret or hidden areas.
Health Potions
Provides a small boost to your health, even past the normal 100.
Spiritual Armor
Provides a little extra protection above and beyond your normal 100.
Soul Spheres
Rarely-encountered objects that provide a large boost to your health.
Invulnerability Artifacts
Products of the anomaly that will render you immune to all damage.
Enemies & Characters
Former Humans (Zombiemen)
Just a few days ago, you were probably swapping war stories with one of these guys in the filthy combat suits. Now it's time to swap some lead.
Former Human Sergeants (Shotgun guys)
These mercenaries in black armor are much the same as the Former Humans, but much meaner and tougher. These walking shotguns provide you with a few extra holes if you're not careful!
Imps
You thought an imp was a cute little dude in a red suit with a pitchfork. Where did these brown thorny guys come from? They heave balls o' fire down your throat and take several bullets to die. It's time to find a weapon better than that pistol if you're going to face more than one of these S.O.B.s.
Demons
Sorta like a shaved gorilla, except with horns, a big head, lots of teeth, and harder to kill. Don't get too close or they'll rip your friggin' head off.
Lost Souls
Dumb. Tough. Flies. On fire. 'Nuff said.
Cacodemons
They float in the air, belch lightning balls, and boast one Hell of a big mouth. You're toast if you get too close to these monstrosities.
Barons of Hell
These creatures are pure Hell. Tough as a dump truck and nearly as big, these goliaths are the worst things on two legs since Tyrannosaurus Rex. Watch out for the green plasma they hurl at you.
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