Doom: From Hellish Strolls to Demonic Marathons
The Doom saga has been putting weapons in our hands and demons in our path for over three decades. But what many don't know is that these adventures vary more than the list of deadly sins in terms of duration. From quick hellish strolls to true infernal pilgrimages, each installment offers its own dose of controlled chaos. 🔥
Playing the entire Doom saga is like taking a tour of hell: you can choose the express visit or the full excursion with all the extras.
The Appetizer: Doom VFR
For those who prefer a quick experience (or have real-world commitments):
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Platform: Virtual Reality
- Intensity: Demonically concentrated
Perfect for when you want to feel like the Doom Slayer but have a family dinner in an hour. Virtual reality was never so... brief. 🕶️
The Classics That Started It All
The grandfathers of the saga still surprise:
- Doom (1993): 5 hours (or 30 minutes if you're a speedrunner)
- Doom II: 7 hours (14 if you search every secret)
- Doom 64: 7 hours base, 10 with expansion
These titles prove that sometimes less is more, especially when "less" means more demons per square minute. 💀
When Doom Got Serious (and Long)
For those who like to suffer... I mean, enjoy:
- Doom 3: 10-14 hours of survival horror
- Doom (2016): 12-20 hours of pure violent therapy
- Doom Eternal: 20-30 hours of enhanced chaos
These installments are for when you want to commit to hell like it's a serious relationship. They even include DLCs, which in the Doom world means "Demons Loving Content". 🎮
Where to Start This Nightmare?
It depends on your availability and resistance to digital pain:
- If you have a free afternoon: Doom VFR or the 1993 classic
- If you want a weekend commitment: Doom 3 or Doom (2016)
- If you're on vacation or in quarantine: Doom Eternal with all the DLCs
In the end, no matter which one you choose, the result will be the same: mountains of demonic corpses and a satisfied smile. Because in the Doom universe, the perfect duration is... until the demons run out. (Spoiler: they never do). 😈