DOOM: The Dark Ages

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DOOM: The Dark Ages

id Software

PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X|S; Windows (Steam / Microsoft Store); Available day-one on Xbox Game PassPaid (premium) — available on Xbox Game Pass; optional paid Premium/Collector editions and cosmetic purchases

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

A single-player, first-person action game that retells the Doom Slayer’s origin in a dark-medieval war against Hell. Gameplay focuses on fast, skill-based combat with melee/parry mechanics, large-scale set-pieces (mechs, dragons) and graphic, over-the-top violence. Tone is violent, intense and cinematic rather than family-friendly.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

5/5

Negatives

•Extremely graphic violence and gore unsuitable for children
•Optional paid Premium/Collector editions
•DLC and cosmetic purchases
•large downloads and DRM on some platforms.

Positives

•Polished
•skill-based single-player FPS combat and level design
•Large
•varied set-pieces and strong production values (mechs
•mounts
•cinematic storytelling).

Gameplay Videos

DOOM THE DARK AGES Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME [4K 60FPS PC ULTRA] - No Commentary

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Blood and GoreIntense Violence

In-Game Purchases (optional premium/skin packs); Digital purchases

PEGI

Violence

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate. Graphic gore and intense violence make this unsuitable for young children.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not appropriate. Content is violent and graphic; avoid exposure to gameplay.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Not recommended. Even brief gameplay contains graphic gore and mature themes; trailers only with parental supervision.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Generally not recommended. Contains graphic violence and mature themes—parents should restrict play until 17+ or review content closely.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Suitable for older teens with parental permission (ESRB M / PEGI 18). Content is violent and graphic; contains optional paid extras but is primarily a single-player premium experience.