Can Doom: The Dark Ages be completed without weapons?

While Doom: The Dark Ages promises to offer players a brand new experience, an interesting debate has started among fans: Is it possible to finish the game without using any weapons? The game’s director Hugo Martin answered this question by stating that it is theoretically possible but it will be quite difficult. The doors to such a challenge have been opened with the melee and shield mechanics.

Can Doom: The Dark Ages be Played Without a Gun?

Hugo Martin stated in an interview with PC Gamer that it is technically possible to complete a game without a gun. However, he emphasized that this will be a very challenging process even for experienced players. Martin said, “If people can finish Dark Souls without taking damage or play Doom 2016 using only a gun, they can achieve something in this game with melee and shield. But it will definitely not be easy.”

The game’s producer, Marty Stratton, stated that this type of gameplay is not suitable for the game’s design. Stratton stated that The Dark Ages was not designed for completely unarmed gameplay and that such an attempt could make the game experience “disorganized and unfun.”

One of the biggest challenges of an unarmed gameplay is that some enemies can only be defeated with ranged attacks. The game has boss fights that require targeting weak points or high-range attacks. This can be a major obstacle for players who want to finish the game with melee combat. However, it is still thought that players who like this type of challenge can find creative ways.

The game’s new shield and melee mechanics are designed to allow for such strategies. However, it is clearly stated that this type of gameplay will be much more challenging than the traditional Doom experience. Doom: The Dark Ages will be released on May 15, 2025. Players are eager to experience the game’s new mechanics and difficulty. It will be up to challengers to see if it is possible to complete a game without weapons.

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