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PhobosDeimos Anomaly for original Doom
Overview
Thanks to
Eric Buck for the review!
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Title :
PhobosDeimos Anomaly
Phobosdeimos1
There are 12 maps in this release and Eric provided a TON of
screenshots. Alot of them have Thumbnail links to them here to speed
up loading the page. Some are full size within the review. So, enjoy
the review, and look over the screenshots then get to Busting some
Demon chops!
Eric's Review:
GAMEPLAY: 9.8 I played on UV and had an absolute
blast. There are 12 nice-sized maps to fight thru with a good
helping of baddies to ruin your day. Also, there’s lots of secrets
and poison tunnels, lots of open air areas and super dark chambers,
and goo-gobs of tricks and traps to snatch away health just when you
think it’s safe.
DESIGN: 9.7 This has a
very nostalgic and traditional feel, and reeks of Doom history.
Every level had a nod to the ID original levels; I saw a hint of
‘The Undertunnels’ and ‘Dead Simple’, as well as others. Each map,
save for a couple very short ones, are pretty big and require time
to explore. There is no shortage of demons to frag; I got hammered
from all angles by Barons…LOTS of Barons.
Boy, did I ever enjoy
wailing away with the ol’ 12 gauge at the legion of Undead, trudging
down long dark halls, peering into uber shaded rooms for traps. The
Spectre demons were put to very good use in these dark sectors and
they put out a good beating too.
I got flanked
more than once, backstabbed by Big Eyes who came slinking out of
some hidden room behind me somewhere, and got backed into a corner
by…EVERYTHING…having to battle my way out.
There’s new music as
well that has a heavy metal flavor, and it did well to set the mood! As for supplies,
there’s plenty. You’ll have more than enough to scrap your way to
the exit, and just enough health to keep you living; love it. There
are switches aplenty, but the action is so heavy that they hardly
seem tedious. Plus, they activate something that’s near to you or
within eyeshot, so that’s a big plus. REPLAYABILITY: 9.4 Legendary map replacement. ‘Nuff
said..
OVERALL: 9.8
DESCRIPTION
A collection of twelve classic-style maps by
Additional Credits to :
Filename : pd1-anom.wad
Release date :
12/10/2014
Author :
Compiled by Xaser
Email Address :
xaser.88@gmail.com
levels :
maps E1M1-E1M6 and E2M1-E2M6 of Ultimate Doom
Source Engine : I used ZDoom (latest)
Phobosdeimos1, originally designed for "Doom
the Way Id Did."
These maps, while perhaps not "id-like" in
the strictest sense, are wildly creative and
fun to boot. A must-play for those with a
classic Doom itch to scratch.
Xaser says:
In light of Phobosdeimos1's passing in 2012, I
thought it fitting to release one of his final
gifts to the community as a standalone pack.
He showed great enthusiasm for the project and
was one of the most prolific mappers, with
possibly more submissions than anyone else.
While I'm an ill-fitting messenger to pass on
his legacy, these maps absolutely deserve a
release. R.I.P, good sir, until next life.
Hellbent and the DTWID team, for organizing the
project that led to these maps's inception.
Walter "Daimon" Confalonieri, who co-authored
E2M6.
Mr. Freeze, for music.