Revelations Review Scores Cap the Doom Trilogy With High Praise
The strong critical reception positions Revelations as a worthy capstone to the modern DOOM trilogy, blending elements from Eternal and The Dark Ages while introducing fresh gameplay mechanics.
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The expansion DLC 'Revelations' for DOOM: The Dark Ages launched on July 8, 2026, and has received high review scores across platforms, with Metascores of 89 on PC, 90 on PS5, and 91 on Xbox Series X. Critics praise the new Chain Spear weapon, the level design, and the story, calling it the culmination of the recent trilogy. Backtracking drew some criticism.
The Chain Spear, a new weapon that grants unprecedented mobility, was a frequently cited highlight in reviews. GamingTrend called the expansion 'the culmination of everything the recent trilogy has built up,' while Metro GameCentral deemed it 'the best DOOM since the 1990s.' The expansion also includes endgame content like the Master Arena and Repatrium 3.0.
However, some reviewers noted frequent backtracking as a drawback. Gamesurf gave the DLC an 85/100, citing the backtracking and an overly packed control scheme alongside praise for the combat fusion. Overall, the DLC holds a Metascore of 89-91 across platforms, with the strongest reception on Xbox Series X.
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