Doom (2016) doesn't ask for your attention, it takes it.

The community has rated its gameplay ahead of about 77% of all games, which makes sense. Shooting feels immediate and satisfying, whether you're on a controller or not. The story pulls ahead of roughly two thirds of the catalog, a surprisingly solid score for a game that many assume is all muscle and no brain. Where it loses ground is sound design, sitting right around the middle of the pack, and replayability, which lands in the bottom third. That last one is worth noting: for a game this intense, people apparently don't feel the urge to go back and relive it fresh.

Most shooters in this genre live or die by their multiplayer. Doom leans heavily on its solo campaign, and that's where it earns its reputation.

If you enjoy fast, aggressive action and don't need a slow burn or a deep world to explore, this is a strong pick. If you're looking for something you'll return to obsessively over months, or a game with memorable audio atmosphere, you might come away slightly underwhelmed. But for a focused, punishing, and genuinely fun ride, it delivers exactly what it promises.