GDC: The Combat Mechanics of DOOM

The latest DOOM was a game that managed to successfully mix an old-school vibe with modern AAA mechanics. How did the team do that? How did they set up a combat system that made every game level tense and enjoyable? Let’s check out a session from GDC18 with id Software’s Kurt Loudy & Jake Campbel discussing the decisions behind the DOOM’s combat design. The designers have also shown a way you use these mechanics in other games.