Bullet hell, now in Hell
The Doom Slayer is ready to take on demons with a new perspective.Ā Mighty DoomĀ is a new mobile, single-touch shooter starring the Mini Slayer, arriving on March 21 for iOS and Android.
Created by Alpha Dog Games and Bethesda, this particular version ofĀ DoomĀ events takes place in the “animatedĀ DoomĀ universe.” The Slayer is stolen away to another universe and is on a simple mission: get back their pet bunny Daisy, and destroy any demons in their way.
This new universe was inspired by the collectibleĀ toys inĀ Doom Eternal. But now, they will replicate the gory, blood-splattering violence of their inspirations in adorable cartoon form.
Rip, tear, swipe
Rather than a first-person shooter,Ā Mighty DoomĀ is a scrolling run-and-gun arcade shooter. You view the Mini Slayer from a top-down perspective, directing him through waves of demons and through the perils of mini-Hell.
Those runs through mini-Hell will evolve, too. There are rogue-lite elements that allow you to upgrade the Mini Slayer’s gear, enhancing weapons and finding new skill combinations. What’s the fun of raiding the demon realm without a few new toys, right?
Mighty DoomĀ is the creation of Alpha Dog Games, a studio that joined Bethesda in 2019. The team was given a shot to create aĀ DoomĀ spin-off, and here we are:Ā Mighty Doom. Slayers Club members will get a special Mini Slayer skin in-game whenĀ Mighty DoomĀ launches, and pre-registration is live now for both the Google Play Store and App Store on theĀ Mighty DoomĀ site.
While mobile game adaptations can be hit-or-miss,Ā Mighty DoomĀ seems built ground-up to be something that can stand on its own. I’m curious to see what the in-app purchases look like, as the store listing does say there will be some. But there have still been great adaptations of franchises into the mobile format. The lil’ Mini Slayer is pretty fun, too.
Mighty DoomĀ goes live for mobile on March 21.
Published: Feb 21, 2023 03:30 pm