"Don't Bonk Your Friends" — PART 5 — Doom: The Dark Ages — NINETY MINUTE NAILS

I mean, unless they're cool with it, then by all means, bonk like crazy! — — — To see this live, tune into our Twitch channel Sundays at 8pm!   / dpadfm   For this and more, check out our website at http://dpad.fm, and help support us on Patreon at   / dpadfm   ! Hey you! Come check out our Discord server!   / discord   — — — Doom: The Dark Ages is a 2025 first-person shooter game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is the eighth main entry in the Doom franchise, following Doom Eternal. A prequel to Doom (2016), it follows the Doom Slayer's efforts to combat a demonic invasion of the planet Argent D'Nur. id Software began work on Doom: The Dark Ages following the completion of Doom Eternal's post-launch campaign, The Ancient Gods, in 2021, entering full production by August 2022. The game was announced in June 2024, and was released on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 15, 2025, to positive reviews from critics, who praised the game's combat systems and setting. An expansion pack, subtitled Revelations, was released on July 7, 2026. While previous entries in the Doom series, such as Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, focused on fast-paced, acrobatic combat, Doom: The Dark Ages shifts towards a heavier, more grounded combat experience, emphasizing strategic engagements. The Doom Slayer is portrayed as an "iron tank", equipped with enhanced melee options and a slow-motion "glory kill" feature for improved control during combat. The introduction of the Shield Saw allows for blocking, parrying, and attacking within a single input. New weapons include the Skull Crusher, which fires bone fragments. Melee weapons such as a gauntlet, an iron mace, and a flail, are available. The Dark Ages is the first Doom game to allow players to pilot vehicles, like a cybernetic dragon and a 30-story Atlan mech, to combat enemies during certain sections. The narrative places a greater emphasis on storytelling, with more cutscenes and character development, providing a deeper insight into the Doom Slayer's origins. Doom: The Dark Ages is a single-player-only game, featuring no multiplayer like previous entries. #TheCPad #idSoftware #DoomTheDarkAges