The Dark Ages Reveals the Slayer’s Gentler Side

Alright, let’s dive into this. So, Doom: The Dark Ages. It’s like diving headfirst into the chaotic nostalgia of Doom, but with a twist. A prequel, yet it spills out modern thrills like it’s taken a time machine back and forth. Anyway—wait, did I mention the sweat-inducing demon showdowns? Yeah, those are a thing, and they’re fantastic.

Once the reboot bandwagon got rolling with Doom (2016), the franchise was reborn. Doom: Dark Ages is like this thrilling third act of the modern trilogy—if we can call it that. And oh boy, it spices things up with those delightful toy collectibles. A surprising twist? They let us peek past the Slayer’s bulletproof facade. He’s got layers, folks.

Now, picture this: demons on one side and, uh, collectible figurines on the other. Seems weird, right? But it’s kind of adorable. The Slayer—badass and grumpy—suddenly seems like he’s got a soft spot for these tiny toys. This isn’t just punching demons in the face; it’s like finding a sparkly gem in a gloomy dungeon.

When you’re slugging through this game, snatching up these collectibles, it’s usually like, well, okay, cool animation, onto the next one. Oh, but then there’s those special ones, like toy Serrat. Imagine the Slayer swooping it around like he’s dreaming up skies. And heck, a mini Slayer with a Shield Saw spinning wildly—that’s just the cherry on top of Doom’s chaos cake.

But, hang on, let’s backtrack a bit to where Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal did their own dance with toy collectibles. Ever noticed the cute fist bump with a mini Slayer? Small details, but man, they make the Slayer so much more than a demon-busting machine.

Plus, speaking of retro vibes—here’s the kicker—you can tweak the HUD avatar. None, Normal, Classic. It’s like decking out a vintage car with some fresh flair, ya know?

And those toy spots? Serrat and Slayer toys are hidden in Chapters 5 and 6. Go on a treasure hunt, if that’s your thing. Anyway, Doom: The Dark Ages is like this audacious love letter to fans, with a sprinkle of surprises. It’s the trifecta, wrapping up modern Doom in a package that’s both familiar and intriguingly fresh. What the future holds for Doom? Well, who knows. It’s bound to be a wild ride.