If you’re a fan of theDoomseries, boy do we have an awesome deal for you. The Doom Anthology SteelBook, typically listed at $80, can currently be hadfor just $30. TheDoom Anthology SteelBookconsists of numerous entries in the video game series, as well as an awesome BFG replica to make your shelf or desktop that much cooler.
The Doom Anthology SteelBook comes withdigital copies of six iconic entries in the series. Included areDoom,Doom 2,Doom 64,Doom 3,Doom(2016), andDoom EternalDeluxe Edition. TheoriginalDoomwas developed by id Software and released in December 1993 on DOS PCs. The title is widely regarded as one of the most influential video games of all time and the forebearer of the first-person shooter genre.
To quickly follow the first game’s success,Doom 2was developed by id Software in just 10 months and released for DOS PCs in October 1994. Many critics praised the sequel as better than the original. It’s actually the first in the series to be released in stores as the firstDoomwas initially published as shareware on the early internet. Over 30 years later,the game is still beloved.
Doom 64is also part of the Doom Anthology SteelBook. The version that’s included isthe well-received 2020 remastered version. It features improved visuals, 60 FPS gameplay, and additional “Lost Levels” that add more to the base game’s story. Chronologically following that in the anthology is 2004’sDoom 3.Doom 3was essentially a reboot of the originalDoom,but with a more survival horror feel.
The final two titles in the Doom Anthology SteelBook are the two modern incarnations of the series: 2016’sDoomand its 2019 sequel,Doom Eternal. Developed yet again by id Software but now published by Bethesda, the modern reboot was released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Oneto mostly glowing reviews. Just asDoom 2impressively followed up the originalDoom,critics were very impressed withDoomEternalas a sequel to the 2016 reboot.
A “Big, Uh, Freakin' Gun”
Also part of the Doom Anthology SteelBook is an awesome replica of theDoomseries' BFG. The gun made a cameo inQuake IIwith the shooter’s manual stating BFG stands for “Big, Uh, Freakin' Gun”. But you’re able to probably read through the lines as to what id Software was really going for with the acronym.
The BFG replica is 5-inches in size. It has LED lights built in and includes a stand for display. It’s a really cool piece of gaming merch that enthusiasts of theDoomseries will love.
If you want to hop on the Doom Anthology SteelBook deal, you’ll need to pull the trigger fast. The deal expires on March 9th or when the product sells out.
It’s an exciting time to be aDoomfan. Therecently announcedTony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4features Doom Slayer and the skeletal Revenant enemy as playable characters -complete with Doot memes as moves. And id Software’s upcoming prequel,Doom: The Dark Ages, is just a couple of months awayand looking fantastic. If you’ve been slacking on the series, now is the time to catch up and score the Doom Anthology SteelBook while it’s at 63% discount for a limited time.
