Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations review
Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations is a new DLC expansion for the 2024 demon-slaying shooter, priced at $19.99 (£17.99) and developed by id Software under publisher Bethesda Softworks. According to PC Gamer’s review, the DLC represents the strongest iteration of the Doom formula to date, despite being an add-on rather than a standalone release.
The base game received criticism for inconsistent level design, with some areas feeling overly linear while others were unnecessarily expansive. Revelations reportedly improves upon this foundation, with refined level design that complements the franchise’s signature visceral gameplay. The reviewer went in with modest expectations but found the DLC exceeded them considerably, suggesting the focused design philosophy successfully addresses prior shortcomings.
The expansion is available on PC through Steam with Steam Deck verification, ensuring accessibility beyond high-end gaming rigs. Testing was conducted on premium hardware (Lenovo Legion 9i with RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 32GB RAM). The DLC features single-player content only with no multiplayer modes. Revelations demonstrates how targeted level design improvements can significantly enhance a game’s core experience, positioning the DLC as a compelling investment for Doom: The Dark Ages players.