DOOM Eternal (Switch)

DOOM Eternal (Switch)

December 8, 2020

ActionFirst-Person Shooter Nintendo Switch

RAZE HELL Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity in DOOM Eternal for Nintendo Switch. The only thing they fear…is you. SLAYER THREAT LEVEL AT MAXIMUM Experience the ultimate combination of speed …

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82.4

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Critic Reviews (28)

Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Dec 2020
85.0 /100

"It&s;s not the best version of the game, but it&s;s the best possible port for Nintendo Switch. You&s;ll miss the 60 fps and see the visual downgrade if you&s;ve played it on other platforms... but if that&s;s not the case …"

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Andreas Salmen Worth Playing Dec 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Doom Eternal on the Switch is another great port from Panic Button. Graphically, it is a massive step down from the other console versions, but it makes smart concessions to ensure the gameplay shines even when played on weak hardware. …"

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Bennie Fulks Impulsegamer Dec 2020
68.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Insane and re-hell bent on being “that Guy” of Doom"

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Chirag Pattni Nintendo Enthusiast Dec 2020
85.0 /100

"Doom Eternal is every bit the evolution of its predecessor that fans could have hoped for, and Panic Button has done one hell of a job porting it over to Nintendo Switch. Faster-paced combat challenges you to adapt your strategies, …"

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Chris Scullion VGC Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

25.0

"DOOM Eternal has undergone one of the most severe visual downgrades we&s;ve ever seen in order to get the game running on Switch – which is a portable console, lest we forget – but the fact that it runs at …"

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Drew Leachman ZTGD Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

65.0

"At the end of the day, I’m not here to judge the players or the market for this version of the game, I’m here to judge the actual game. From what I played, I can see a person picking this …"

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Gian Filippo Saba The Games Machine Dec 2020
84.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

71.0

"Even with a reduced resolution and half the frame rates, it&s;s hard not to consider this port on the Nintendo Switch as a small miracle. Once again, Panic Button has proven to be able to do the impossible: recreating the …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Dec 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"This is another impossible port from the folks at Panic Button, and one of the best of all at that. Doom Eternal is simply the best shooter available for Nintendo Switch and a manual on how to shrink down one …"

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Giovanni Marrelli IGN Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

69.0

"A good conversion that, despite a less-significant impact from a graphical point of view, keeps the same experience, flow, and fun gameplay of the original shooter made by id Software. It&s;s yet another great example of Panic Button&s;s ability to …"

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James Robinson Darkstation Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"I had a ton of fun with Doom Eternal, even if the story is borderline incomprehensible to seasoned Doom Slayers. I look forward to more installments in the franchise if this is the level of quality we continue to get. …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Dec 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"Doom Eternal is the best first-person shooter on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you’ve played the game before or not, this blood-soaked port is definitely worth your time. Even though the game suffers from graphical downgrades, you’ll have a hell of …"

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Jennifer Sheffield Pure Nintendo Dec 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"While DOOM Eternal is rated M for its gore and violence, there&s;s a lot about the gaming experience that makes it safer to play for teen and young adult audiences than the average, multiplayer competitors of its genre. And if …"

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"Multiplayer is, however, a significant disappointment for anyone like me who greatly enjoyed the original&s;s implementation. All that being said, from a port perspective, Doom Eternal is a downright miracle. It somehow presents a much more complex game even better …"

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Jonathan Bushle Gameblog Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"DOOM Eternal is blurry but the frame rate is great on portable mode, which makes this FPS very enjoyable. On TV it&s;s more complicated. A great occasion to discover the game on Switch if it&s;s not already done."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2020
91.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

40.0

"At long last the conversion of DOOM: Eternal has made its way to Switch to satisfy your itchy trigger finger and much like the last DOOM... it&s;s pretty hard to believe this game is running (well) on a console you …"

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Matt Jarvis Last Word on Gaming Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"The combat and gyro controls make this a killer of a game and I mean that in a good way. A very good way. Everything runs better than Doom 2016 and playing Eternal on the go is truly a joy …"

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Matt Keith CGMagazine Dec 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"DOOM Eternal on Nintendo Switch is a mechanically smooth experience to play. Combat feels tight, controls are decent and it runs smoothly. It&s;s one of the most impressive shooters of this generation and the fact that I can play it …"

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Getting Doom on a new platform is inherent to the series’ DNA as people find more oddball hardware to run the classic game on. Playing Doom on a pregnancy test is not the most optimal way to play it, but …"

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Michele Verardi Everyeye.it Dec 2020
85.0 /100

"Doom Eternal on Switch is therefore a port of incredible workmanship that despite obvious compromises, manages to return intact the gaming feeling of one of the most important works of this 2020."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Dec 2020
85.0 /100

"Graphical downgrades don&s;t stop Doom Eternal from being a thoroughly entertaining shooter."

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

40.0

"Doom Eternal is one of my favourite games of this year, and Panic Button has outdone themselves in bringing this unforgettable FPS to the Nintendo Switch. There are some awkward nags like the clunky Joy-Con sticks and playing at 30fps …"

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Neil Flynn Cubed3 Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

44.0

"Tight frantic gameplay, accompanied by a thrilling score and an awesome campaign with a ton of upgrades and collectibles. There is plenty to be positive about with this port, as having DOOM Eternal portable and with gyro controls will please …"

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Nikitas Kavouklis Enternity.gr Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"Doom Eternal for the Nintendo Switch is more than decent. It proves that when a company has the necessary experience, like Panic Button does, the result can satisfy even the most sceptical."

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Nikolas Croker The Digital Fix Dec 2020
80.0 /100

"DOOM Eternal is considered to be one of the best first-person shooters of this console generation. Jump into this fast-paced sequel to DOOM (2016), fight against the arbiters of Hell to save the last surviving humans. Now on the Switch, …"

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Patrick Pinheiro NintendoBoy Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

30.0

"Doom Eternal is a 2020 treasure that will be remembered for a long time as the best FPS of recent years. Although the title oozes quality, it is not for everyone due to the intense gameplay and the high difficulty …"

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Sienna Douglas Digital Chumps Dec 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Doom Eternal is one of the most unique first-person shooters out there. Even though the Nintendo Switch version fails to keep up with other console releases such as cutscene graphics and the platforming feels a little buggy, using gyro controls …"

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Tony Matthews Nintendo Times Dec 2020
90.0 /100

"EXCELLENT - The wizards at Panic Button have once again done the impossible of porting one of the biggest and greatest shooters of 2020, maybe all time, offering Switch owners the chance to hunt demons anywhere and anytime. It’s time …"

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Víctor Rodríguez Areajugones Dec 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Panic Button once again signs an outstanding port. DOOM Eternal comes to Nintendo Switch without too many adaptations and making many technical concessions, but the result is an experience that remains solid and rewarding."

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