THE IMPACT OF DOOM 64 

I don't think Doom 64 is divisive at all. Every doom fan loves it. Doom 3 is the divisive one.

Doom 64 has a special place in my heart as it was the first doom game i played .

It's like the "Sonic CD" of Doom games

The Extra levels should have been called "Doom 64 Rise of the Slayer" Easy as pie, tells what it is.

I love how the "Dead simple" clone is named "Even Simpler"

Always loved this game! Still have my N64 copy.

I absolutely love the colored lighting in this game.

Thanks for using footage from my playthrough!

I never gave Doom 64 a second thought because of it's artstyle. I always thought it was a port with different visuals. But then I got it with Doom eternal, and I got addicted while being stuck in eternal. Overall I always loved the first Doom's grounded level design, and I feel Doom 64 expanded on that in the best way possible!

I'm not ashamed to admit that Doom 64 is the scariest game I've ever played, even compared to other horror games made to this day. It relies less on "gotcha!" moments and more in filling the player with dread with its sense of darkness, amazing soundtrack and the demons' new aesthetics. 23 years later and it still gets under my skin. It's just pure evil.

DOOM 64 will still be one of my favorite games in the entire series. I remember playing it for the first time and being absolutely terrified.

Of the classic trilogy - Doom 64 is definitely my favorite. I love the athmosphere, the look of the game, combat and how it binds the classic trilogy to modern DOOM games. It also has the best story of 3. I love that it gets the attention it needs and deserves now!

after going back through my original N64 copy a while ago, I still hold that Doom 64 is my favourite classic Doom game :)

I remember spending hours playing this game with my father, unkle and cousins solving the stages and searching for secrets..... We where all impressed by the graphics and environmental sounds.

As a child I inherited a Nintendo 64 and DooM 64 from a family friend, along with some other games. This was my introduction to the DOOM series. At the time I loved the game, without understanding the legacy or history of the DOOM series: this was probably 2007. Looking back, it is astonishing to think that this game was made at all. Every other version of Doom was a (good or bad) port of the original game. By contrast there was DooM 64, an entirely original product with genuine love and dedication. It was far from a money grab capitalizing on the success of the series. It has lost some of its luster as I’ve grown older and yet, it is an astonishing development on its own. Quite a mature game for what is traditionally a child’s home console. Again, I was a child when I first played this game. Having played the original games on PC in recent years I appreciate those games for what they are. But DooM 64 will never lose its appeal or luster after all these years. A true cult classic even by DOOM standards. If Doom 1+2 are the gold standard, DooM 64 is the silver standard.

I feel like doom 64s visuals are what doom 2s visuals should have been tbh

Like most others back in the day, I wrote Doom 64 off as just being yet another port of the original Doom. I honestly have no idea how with the naming conventions of the N64 that the publishers didn't get how that horrible name would have people drawing that conclusion. And it's such a shame how long this game was in the dark before people started to show it the appreciation it needs. To me, Doom 64 is the real Doom 3.

I hope the next Doom game is based on Doom 64, as Eternal was based on II and 2016 on the original.

It's impressive how DOOm64s Soundtrack is even more dark and sinister than the OST of Quake

DOOM 64 looks and sounds so awesome. Idk, I really love the gothic art style, dark atmosphere and creepy music. The monster designs look gr8 as well. I also loved how it's connected to the newer DOOM games!

I just discovered your channel and I've been binging your content all day. You deserve more subs.

I played this for the first time when we got it free with the Eternal preorder. I ended up enjoying it even more than Eternal! Amazing and beautiful game.

If they called this Doom 3 I would have been happy. Extremely great game and the atmospheric OST is really something else.

It's great seeing this game finally get recognition. I'm particularly glad you see how great this E1M1 actually is. My expectations for 64 were fairly low, but just the first few moments of that map were great. I'd safely say this game is the real Doom 2, because Doom 2 itself is honestly little more than an expac with a new weapon and a few new enemies and some new assets.

ITS THE BEST OF ITS KIND! Those Maps!!

Doom 64 was my first real introduction to the Doom series and I'm so happy I had the chance to play it back then. I've now had the chance to play all the mainline doom games on pc and it's one of my favorite series now. This game in particular is near and dear to my heart because of its atmosphere and how it still manages to feel like a doom game. It made me really happy to have it get recognition In an official capacity by Id, so everyone can try it and experience it for themselves.

This video reminds me why Doom64 is still my favourite in the series. Good stuff.😎

10:05 See that? You're walking on a bridge that you can also pass under, but Doom 64 doesn't support stacked rooms. Amazing level design.

Really enjoying ur doom vids bro. I'm nearly 4o and grew up with doom. It's cool hearing a younger generations take on the franchise . I really hope you give the same treatment to the various duke games and addons. Keep up the good work

Doom 64 is awesome, I got it when it came ougfor the 64, but for whatever reason I slept in it back then,I though it was a basic reskin of doom 2, but it's so much more. Classic.

I genuinely adore this review because I think it’s the most concise and technical review of this game. It’s a constructively critical love letter

DOOM 64's level design is amazing. Not a single map is "filler" like many maps in DOOM 1 and 2. They are big, complex and detailed, just the way i like it.

Rented this game waaay back, having already played ultimate Doom, that back box art had me so hyped. It was basically a high resolution version of Doom for smol me. Little did I know it would end up becoming one of the more unsettling games for me in the best way possible. This, Eye of the Beholder on the SNES, and the intro of Phantasy Star 4 have all been etched into my memory as some insanely atmospheric games with wonderfully creepy art styles. Still play Doom 64 from time to time to this day, and I'm sooo glad they rereleased it on steam/Switch. Love playing it on Switch if only to keep that classic nintendo feel that the base game meant to have. I'm one of those that feel the clunky controls for console horror games only adds to the tension.

I'm in the realm of "I fucking love it". I grew up with PS DOOM, and DOOM 64' went right along the that same vein atmospherically. The gameplay is still perfect, and the level design is ramped up (I mean, Doom 1&2 expansions and mods kinda have more in terms of developing level design, but still as far as base releases). I love Doom level design, it permeates enemies and their placement. The combat, exploration, and survival is the unholy Trinity behind Doom's design, with each 3 elements containing metas within themselves.

i like that you review every single map, this is like a review of a metal album when the dude talk about all the tracks... again: this are some really entertaining reviews from the doom franchise here. thank you...

I remember wanting this but it was like 70 damn dollars for the cartridge, that was the worst part of being a teen with a 64

It's nice to see your subscribers grow in numbers the more I watch your videos. I've watched around 10 of your videos and I'm so happy to keep finding more and more that I haven't seen yet. Good show, bro!

This achieves escapism in a bizarre alternate universe. I think you nailed the description of this environment giving it prominence as a character rather than just an environment. I believe this game is like a misunderstood genius.

I played DOOM 64 for the first time tonight! I was 12 in March '97. So far I love it.

I could hang DooM64 up on my wall and be very happy with that. † Wonderful aesthetic. †

DOOM64 is damn fine game with very tricky level design, but enemies could have used some extra animation frames. I think it is technical pinnacle of classic DOOM. It also makes Lost Souls and Pain Elementals insanely dangerous.

One of the things I loved about this game is that it was like Quake, but it didn't have those GOD AWFUL 3-D models. Quake was good 3-D worlds with bad 3-D modles whereas Doom 64 was good 3-D worlds with FANTASTIC 2-D models.

Quality content Good stuff man

I feel the N64 controller is one of the main things that held the game back.

After 25 years away from Doom 64 I was gobsmacked at how cool this game was/is. I remembered it fondly but it is far better than I even remembered. After I had beaten the game back then I never really revisited it again. But the past couple years have seen me return to PSX Doom/Final Doom (which are incredible) and Doom64. Doom 64 is just unbelievably good. The atmosphere and ambient lighting is just superb. Im back in love with this game all over again. I feel like I've time traveled back to the late-'90s and it feels great!

Just stumbled onto your channel and you're doing great work. I just want to say though, that when I hosted a bookclub-like playthrough of Doom 64 around when you put this video out, people who were experiencing it for the first time didn't have an issue with the tone or horror elements. They had issues with how obtuse the level design could be compared to classic doom. On level 5 a few people just flat out gave up because of the "adventure game logic" as one player put it. Personally I love it, and it's nice to see custom content finally starting to pour out - including an excellent Knee Deep in the Dead remake.

Doom 64 was the lesser played one by me. However, the music and the whole atmosphere is just amazing.

Wow - You did a wonderful job thoroughly covering yet another part of the Doom saga I personally played the hell out of back in the day; though admittedly, I didn't fully appreciate Doom 64 for what it was at the time. You did this game justice by explaining precisely what gamers loved and hated about this classic title and especially why this game truly stood out and underwent a well-deserved revival. You certainly have a gift in bringing out the nostalgia in us old Doom fans. Thanks.

12:18 fun fact, this puzzle is easier than what it seems at first glance, the suprcharge will always finish to spawn where it first spawns, when the pillars go down, you hear a last spawn sound, that's when the supercharge returns to it's original position, which obviously changes if you fail the puzzle.

I loved doom 64, the music terrified me as a kid. and still creeps me out as an adult.

Doom 64 was one of the best titles.. it creeped me out when i first played it and ever since i've enjoyed the game. the music for each of the maps were chilling especially Map 20 Breakdown.

I always remember seeing the boxart and preview pictures and thought it looked really fun. I didn't get to really play it until later and I enjoy it still to this day. I find it to be a great part of Doom and I am glad that it's getting more recognition these days now then it did before.

I think the reason they called it The Lost Levels was because of Super Mario Bros 2: For Super Players and the sequel WAD for the Marathon mod Tempus Irae called "Tempus Irae 2: The Lost Levels" which was called that precisely after Mario 2. (Tempus Irae is mostly set in renaissance Italy)

I love this game

I didn't realize it was a different game. Looks awesome.

I remember having lots of trouble with the first "Lost Levels" map. Ammo felt scarce. But other than that, I adore this game. One of my favourites from the series.

The D64 expansion name made a lot more sense when I saw it was Kaiser who had authored the maps, since his prior contributions to the D64 legacy have been invaluable. Dude started making maps in 1997, had worked on the D64 Absolution TC, and built the D64 EX source port.

im soo happy that DOOM 64 is getting love... and im especially happy how you reviewed it very well! DOOM 64 is... and will always be my one of favorite games...

Hands down one of the best games ever made in history

It would truly be great if this was given the proper recognition as,"THE TRUE DOOM 3".

Doom 64 is my favorite in the series... followed by Doom 3. And just to qualify here, I'm 42 years old... and I've been playing Doom (regularly) since 1993. Lately I've been playing a lot of BRUTAL Doom 64... it is simply sublime!

I definitely got Caughtyard vibes from the opening part of the Breakdown map. I just finished my first ever play through of Doom 64 and loved it to be honest. I dig the alternate take they took. Also, a couple of the mid-game hell levels have that disturbing ambient music track with the sound of baby cries mixed into it. That really did creep me out! I'll be moving onto the lost levels next.

So. When I was a young boy, I had a copy of Flux Magazine, which had Doom as the cover story. This was, if I remember right, when the N64 was still the Ultra 64, so before release. Doom 64 was mentioned as well, as it was in development. Now my memory may deceive me, but I believe it had been pointed That Doom 64 was actually going to be its own thing, but later on they licensed and made it a Doom game in order to use brand recognition to help it sell. I may be wrong, but that is what I recall.

Rented the game when I was 12 or 13 and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately had to share the living room TV with everyone else so with that complaint with being a two-day rental I only got six or seven levels in and always wanted to revisit it. I was ecstatic to see doom, Doom 2, doom 3 and Doom 64 pop up on the PlayStation Store for super cheap and I've got so many hours out of those titles already while only paying about 10 bucks. Same with Duke Nukem 3D World Tour. I would love to see more and more and more of these Classics come out like that.

If it wasn’t for other first person shooters on the N64 most notable Rare’s 007 Goldeneye, Doom 64 would’ve received more fame and recognition that it has to this day. I’m just glad I get relive my childhood playing it on more modern consoles that I currently own. Quite the nostalgia trip.

Dont forget the haunting soundtrack by Aubrey Hodges the same guy that did doom ps1 which no one ever talks about I love doom ps1 it needs more attention it's becoming lost I think doom 64 owes itself to it with the lighting and sounds

Brutal doom 64 brings this game to life

A few years back when I was collecting all the Cartridge ports I could, I bought an extra copy of DooM64 and ALL STAR BASEBALL 2001((red cartridge)) and had a DooM 2016 logo in white, on black, custom game sticker. My red DooM64 cart that looks like DooM 2016 64 lol. I did the same thing with the 2 GBA DOOM games. Come at me!

am i the only one who realised that the Cyberdemon is always looking at the camera in the intro?

Bro your video got me to buy doom 64 on my ps5 and it’s awesome. I didn’t think I’d like it but damn what a hidden classic . Shoutout to FP 🙏🙏🔥💪

Doom 64 is just the cooler Doom 3. Doom 3 will always hold a special place in my heart due to the atmosphere and style, but 64 is much better at mixing horror elements with what really makes Doom what it is. The worst part of 64 is that some puzzles need a walkthrough, since it's more or less trying to get the right code on a lock despite softlocking yourself by making the way to get the code unavailable. This is mainly the soulsphere puzzle with the 5 pillars, though sometimes you do need that little push.

Doom 64 is my second favorite doom game, and in my top ten games of all time. But not the original, the remake is my favorite

I not only adore Doom 64 but I like the remake even more. For those that thought the game was to dark, try the remake for the Series X, PS5, and PC you will not be disappointed. It keeps the foreboding and dark atmosphere while still enabling you to see. Having said this I do take one issue with Doom 64 and it's a bit out of left field but stay with me... I remember when Doom 64 launched, I had the Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, and N64. I had the PSX version as well as the original PC game. Out of all of them it is the Saturn port that still intrigues me too this day. The Sega Saturn port was said to be a different Doom experience as the developers decided to use all of the Saturn's hardware to make a unique Doom game that rivaled even the PC original (supposedly). Unfortunately, Carmack was not happy with this and made them completely scrap it. They had to restart everything and the port was doomed. I often wonder how that Saturn version would have turned out and was it anything like Doom 64? My theory is the N64 version was inspired by the Saturn's original Doom port. Am I wrong? Addendum- I feel you should also mention the PSX port of Doom. It was the first to add colorful lighting making for a much darker game. The music from the PSX and Saturn ports was out of this world.

I think it’s also of note that Nintendo themselves really sabotaged this games reception in Nintendo Power through unfavorable reviews and comparisons to Goldeneye. Great video and it’s so cool that folks are coming around to this forgotten gem!

Love Doom 64!!!!! Great atmosphere and Levels!

DOOM 64 looks like a nice transition (or/and combination of) DOOM || & QUAKE |. Very nice made.

The modifications made to the ID Tech 1 engine where Williams used there PS1 port as the base made it look visually more like the newer ID Tech 2 engine based Quake while still running on the original Doom engine code. It's basically ID Tech 1.5 the levels lack full 3d rendering but the objects, switches, and monsters are fully 3d.

Dark Citadel's courtyard......childhood stupidity playing with all lights off in house. 😱 False wall secrets were really cool too! I loved the Outpost Omega name too. I may open a bar one day on the outskirts of town and call it that lol.

Doom 64 was make from Fans by Fans. btw brutaldoom64 is awesome.

As a fan of both classic Doom and D64, I'm frankly a bigger fan of D64's art style and Aubrey Hodges' Doom PSX/N64 OST. Nostalgia aside, there's something about 5th-gen console graphics that enhance the creepiness in horror games...and even games that shouldn't be horror/creepy, lol. I'm not surprised that "PSX-style horror" games are now a thing. I'm currently building a Doom 64-style mod pack for UD and Doom 2 on GZDoom incl. Hodges' PSX OST and the Core module of D64ifier (a mod that adds in D64's map textures and lighting). Not quite done yet, but it already feels like the superior (imo) 5th-gen console port of classic Doom we never had, heh.

Now that I'm older, this game gives me motion sickness. Never thought that would ever happen to me for any video game.

My favorite Doom game ever.

I'm 100% with you, as e sequel to Doom Eternal, we need a game with it's mechanics but all the Plutonia maps modernised. For me, that would probaply be the best FPS possible off all time... Oh, and don't forget campaign coop for that entry!

Anyone can say what they want about Doom 64, good or bad, but I have never heard ANYONE say anything bad about Secret Level 31, In the Void. That level literally defined atmosphere and showed what could truly be done with level design.

It’s funny how you said that blood keep is a forgettable level But it’s the level I think of when I think of doom 64

Just finished it. Looks good in HD

One of my fav games ever, thou i prefer the original caco demons designs, i feel like the cacos in this where originally purposed to be pain elementals but become cacos when pain elementals became that freaky thing we get here, the double shot pain elemental.

Doom 64 is possibly my favorite Doom game ever. I hadn't played it in years until I was able to get the mod and maps for brutal Doom 64 off of Doom Wad Archive.

Brutal Doom 64 became my favorite retro Doom

If I remember correctly, didn't Breakdown have a bit of mind trickery going on in the earlier parts of the level? I'm pretty sure that I remember the corpses completely disappearing at some point in the starting room, and then after you enter the level proper the way back just disappears at some point. Not to mention the music was a bit unsettling.

Doom64 = best doom. Just saying. I love the original Dooms, but this ended up being my favorite; and also fills me with nostalgia as it was released (and I played the hell out of it) at a great time in my life. I did miss the Archvile and shotgun anims (both cut for space), but the mapping was solid, texturing/lighting/sprite designs were definite upgrades while still feeling like Doom, and the change to dark, brooding atmosphere was welcome. Quite a few tweaks and tricks that squeezed everything out of the engine too: pseudo true-3D with functional bridges, room-over-room and just generally *much* more detailed and complex architecture compared to Doom1 & 2's maps. It's criminally unknown & underrated, and for some reason often derided as "just a port with better graphics", which couldn't be further from the truth as all 30+ maps were newly created for it. I consider it the real Doom 3 (Sorry folks, D3 was a good game in it's own right, but it wasn't "Doom" to me). Random fun fact: nearly all D64 textures were created in greyscale to save cart space, and the game relies almost entirely on its in-engine lighting for color.

>No mention of the absolute hell "music" that's in Breakdown

I always found it funny how the Cacodemon in Doom 64 looks like a Pain Elemental and the Pain Elemental has the colour scheme of a Cacodemon.

For me this game along with eternal are the best games in the series, i also think that doom 64 has the most consistent levels out of all the games.

doom64 is so underrated. Loved it as a kid and it still holds up great. It's actually scary too unlike Doom 3.

Doom 64 is a better "horror" game for me than D3. The atmosphere is just perfectly creepy. That first playthrough just nailed it all perfectly and it still holds up as creepily oppressive, eerie, and badass.

I liked it when I played it back in the day. I loved the darker look. I always thought it was creepy when I was a kid anyway.

I was initially quite disappointed with Doom 64 when it was released. After playing Turok and Goldeneye it seemed like a step backwards, but after I finished it I realised I actually really, really liked it. If the first three Doom games were vanilla, Doom 64 was strawberry. Same brilliant formula, new great flavour.

You forgot to mention the last demon key in into the void

My only issue with Doom 64 is that most of the SFX were recycled from the PS 1 version which came out in 1995. Only difference was the music, the weapon Unmaker and the Demon Mother sfx.