Video Games
‘DOOM 64’ Rated For PC, PS4
Back in 1997, the Nintendo 64 was graced with its own version of DOOM. DOOM 64 was essentially a sequel to DOOM II, but featured all of the enemies and weapons (albeit redrawn) from the previous game. And while the game has been playable thanks to emulation, it’s never received a release outside of the N64.
That appears to be changing, as according to a PEGI rating, the game looks to be headed to the PC and the PlayStation 4. The rating was spotted by Gematsu, though the listing has now been scrubbed from the PEGI website. Nevertheless, like the slip last week, Bethesda is looking to go all out for DOOM this year.
The latest game in the franchise, DOOM Eternal, is due out this year for the Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
PEGI has rated DOOM 64 for PS4 and PC. This was in addition to ratings of DOOM (1993) and DOOM II (Classic). There's no DOOM 3 rating. pic.twitter.com/5CtEBtV61X
— Gematsu (@gematsucom) July 26, 2019
On the heels of the recent Brutals trailer, Project Cloud Games and Perp Games have follow that up with a new gameplay trailer for The Relic: First Guardian, focusing on the Soulslike’s new take on combat. With a heavy emphasis on balancing action and vulnerability, the game’s design encourages aggressive attacks using skill-based encounters such as dodge, parry, and weapon mastery.
Project Cloud Games’ ambition is to create an action-oriented, dark fantasy RPG with in-game support systems and gameplay focused on fast-paced combat with 80 punishing boss fights. To facilitate the action, stamina is never depleted when attacking, leaving it reserved for defence and dodging.
Skills operate on cooldowns, without the need to worry about consumption of resources. This direction allows each player to adapt to their own playstyle and rhythm, seamlessly blending combat flow. Rather than traditional levelling systems and gaining experience points, progression comes from equipment, crafting, Relic powers, and build customisations.
The Relic: First Guardian takes place on the fictitious continent of Arsiltus. You are the First Guardian, charged with embarking on a heroic adventure to save the world. The once-prosperous Arsiltus was swallowed up by the void created by the destruction of the great relic and transformed into the land of death. Now your mission is to find the pieces of the broken great relic and close the void.
Look for The Relic: First Guardian on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on July 31, while versions for the Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 are expected later this year.