Doom 3 BFG Edition headed for 360, PS3, PC

Bethesda bringing back id Software shooter this fall with original game, Resurrection of Evil add-on, seven new levels, 3DTV support, and first two Doom games in one package.

While diehard Doom fans await a fourth installment, Bethesda Softworks is giving gamers a refresher course in the seminal first-person shooter series this fall with the Doom 3 BFG Edition.

Set for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, the BFG Edition will include 2004's Doom 3, the following year's expansion pack Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, and a new seven-level single-player campaign titled "The Lost Mission." If that's not enough Doom, the package also includes playable versions of the original Doom and Doom II. In addition, Bethesda says the game will feature enhanced visuals, 5.1 surround sound, stereoscopic 3D support, and head-mounted displays.

The changes being made to Doom 3 for the BFG Edition are going beyond cosmetic and into the realm of gameplay. For example, the original Doom 3 featured a flashlight to help players navigate the dark levels, but it couldn't be used at the same time as a weapon. In the BFG Edition, the flashlight will be "armor-mounted," so players won't have to sacrifice firepower in order to get a good look at their surroundings. In addition, the game will feature a new checkpoint save system "allowing for smoother progression through the game."

For more on Doom 3, check out GameSpot's review of the PC original and the Resurrection of Evil add-on.

Brendan Sinclair
By Brendan Sinclair, Senior Editor

Brendan Sinclair has been a games journalist since 1999. His tastes are eclectic, though he has a definite affinity for games with arcade roots. He's Canadian, but has also been at home in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, and San Francisco.

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XspidervenomX 83 pts

Don't buy it on ps3 , Bethesda games don't work right yet again.. Struggles at 60fps...

immortality20 204 pts

I'm buying it, but I wish they had a mode where you can have the flashlight the old way. I felt that was brilliant and added so much tension. It was whiny gamers who couldn't do both that got it cut. It'd be nice if they had an option to not have it armor mounted. Also why checkpoints are nice, but the last game had save anywheres which was awesome. Hope they keep that..

Rattlesnake_8 39 pts

I'll be picking this one up.. I can't wait.

ParadoxSoldier 6 pts

There always has to be one fanboy comment in every thread isn't that right deadmonkey76?

Let me guess, you're an xbox360 gamer right. It's kind of obvious seen as how PC players to the best of my knowledge aren't known as being flamers. Regardless, yes you are right, Doom 3 was originally released on PC and Xbox. What of it?? I've got two copies of it for xbox. PS2 missed out first time due to limitted hardware capabilities so now it's coming in HD glossiness to PS3 as well... DEAL WITH IT!!

deadmonkey76 68 pts

makes me sad to see such a great game being released on the crapstation 3 it was originaly released on pc and xbox

krollk 6 pts

im wondering why if its 'remastered' they didnt had some new graphics fetures. ones that i made to the game myself when i was playing. like adding light and shadows to plasma gun bolts. i know why they didnt do it to the og game. the number of shadows would have melted anybodys computer at the time O.O

C-DOG_2220 6 pts

DAAMN!!! can't wait for these!!!!

3v1LR0n1N 69 pts

im all over this one :D doom is one of my fav fps game series still

Norrie91 103 pts

Been waiting for D3 to be released as an Xbox Original or on XBLA so this just made my day.

tsunami2311 95 pts

I still have this for my pc was one the last FPS game I bought. that was worth buying.

 

and NO Cod, MW and all that junk are not worth the money

stan_boyd 968 pts

Well if the flashlight isn't optional I could care less about this, I still have Doom 3 on the original Xbox and its still one of my favorite shooters to date because of having to choose between light or firepower. If they are gonna take away the darkness then this is just CoD with demons.

Hodge996 287 pts

 stan_boyd LOL So you think the ONLY thing that separates this from COD etc is a switchable flashlight?  Wow....

inaka_rob 264 pts

many of you need to STFU. no one is forcing you to buy it. saying ID and Bethesda want just one more dollar is totally nonsense. Some people like myself are REALLY excited about this. I have doom 3 for pc and xbox and will buy it AGAIN for 360. This will also be the 3rd platform I have Doom 1 and 2 on. and will play them again.

 

Just FYI the duct tape mod came out 3 days after doom 3 original release and was downloaded more 80,000 times in the first 24 hours. more than a few people thought it was a necessary improvement. I am sure they will have a light toggle button, and if you really want to play in the dark you are welcome too!

flashn00b 10 pts

Looking at the trailer, it honestly looks like they're just simply repackaging Doom 3 with a Bethesda logo slapped on.

 

Devs need to take a look at Croteam's work before thinking about doing a re-release of an old game.

santinegrete 100 pts

I hope they really tune up AI, that was the big problem for me: seeing  the demons do a spectacular entrance, and then find out they just know how to navigate the level and throw fireballs. The didn't feel like demons after some kills. I could care less about the flashlight system. In fact, I hope I can configure it as a classic style.

pszone 31 pts

Im getting this and glad know for ps3 includeing 2 old games and doom 3 and doom was a great game . And hope this sales and gd be for xbox360 owners as well.

hehe101 21 pts

No thanks, just give me doom 4.

thereal-15-cent 475 pts

What does BFG stand for? Either way, this will be good if it isn't just an "HD version" Like Resident Evil 4 HD.

Fjortreid 5 pts

 thereal-15-cent "BFG" means "Big F***ing Gun"

thereal-15-cent 475 pts

 Fjortreid

 Ahh... Thanks for the info. I did research, and it can also stand for "Bio Force Gun". It's more creative than "Doom 3 HD" at least.

inaka_rob 264 pts

 thereal-15-cent Resdident evil 4 HD was great. what are you talking about. sometimes its just nice to be able to play the classics agian and get some new 'chievos!

I already have doom 2 for 360. but if I get even one more achievment for beating it in the BFG edition I will be happy to play it again. That game is STILL fun. crappy craphics and all. a classic is a classic.

thereal-15-cent 475 pts

 inaka_rob

 RE4 was great, but the graphical improvements were hardly noticable. They didn't add a whole new layer, they just upscaled it.

VarietyMage 118 pts

They should have released the extras with Doom 4.  Sorry, but I'll wait for Doom 4.

Henninger 214 pts

Doom 3 was a great game. I was actually thinking about playing it again. Now i'll just get this instead.

ChaosUndivided 71 pts

Got them all (1, 2, Final & the formentioned including the Quake series) on steam for $60. I would have to see this in action for it to convince me to buy it. Finished it 3 times, but never got into Resurrection of Evil, I always say I'm going to finish it some day but something new is alway just around the corner.

RPGFreak90 15 pts

I actually kinda liked Doom 3....I'm not on trial, so don't judge me.

 

But the version I have has a bad habit of glitching, and I've never played Resurrection of Evil. This game will sell at least one copy.

statix666999 42 pts

I'm glad.  My PC copy has been sitting for ages, but I really want to play i on ps3 and get trophies.

 

raahsnavj 119 pts

This would be interesting, but I already have multiple copies of the game due to original purchase, steam sales (for convenience in playing it), and of course my 'trial edition' I used before I bought the game twice. I don't need another copy.

 

Oh, and a mod fixed the flashlight design error long ago.

DeViLzzz 135 pts

So with everyone rehashing why don't we just say another Duke Nukem is coming out .....

tibbydriver0540 32 pts

All this Doom 3 talk is making me want to play rage for a 4th time,

botterster 6 pts

flash light with the armor?!??! oh thats such a tragedy....the THING with doom 3 are those moments you must sacrifice gunpower to see the ambient and kill demons with the flashlight.....disappointing...

blacksaibot 27 pts

They're not even going to bother updating the graphics or add new (better) guns are they? If not, I'd only get it if it was 15 bucks AFTER tax.

tibbydriver0540 32 pts

 blacksaibot

 Doom 3 still looks really good by todays standards so a re-mastering of it in HD will look really great in my opinion.Plus with the expansion,the 7 new levels and Doom 1 and 2 this will be a great deal.

Aentikraist 55 pts

bviosuly this is to get hype before Doom 4 comes not bad idea!!!! but yeah i already have it on 260 so weeeeel cared so nah still good luck  though the expansion i never had it daaaaaaamn it hahahaha im kinda doubtful!!!!!

shadow580 269 pts

I tried playing Doom 3 again not too long ago. It felt too narrow and linear to me and I didn't really enjoy it that much. I must say I found Prey to be more fun, seeing as they are similar games.

KidX13 6 pts

that's cool, but i don't want to play $60 again for a game that i can get for $20 on steam, and there are already free mods that improve the visuals and add mounted flashlights, if it's $30 - 40 maybe, but even with the new missions and added improvements i don't think it'll be buying at full price

korosaki-ichigo 69 pts

 KidX13  how about free dwnld 4rm torrentz..............

oneligas 24 pts

i ran to the store to put 5 bucks down but they didn't have it in the system yet!

Zephol 24 pts

i want doom 4 anymore in my life!

Succumbus 134 pts

Lol what in the world happened below me?

Savoritias 224 pts

That because they are back with Doom 4?

mischiefmeerkat 43 pts

Why no Final Doom? Why do devs always do that.. leave out one or two games in these collections games?

 

Would it really be so hard to stick Final doom in there and make it totally complete?

stevie456 32 pts

If the graphics are RAGE quality, I'll definitely buy this. If not, it would be a waste because I already own all the doom games on PC. Also, please make the guns sound more badass. They sound like popcorn popping when you shoot them -_-\

UziKill 75 pts

I've never been a great Doom 3 fan mostly because of the "not beeing able to shoot while holding the flashlight" thing, but with the flashlight mounted on the armor, better graphics and 3D support... it's now very interesting indeed! I will probably buy this version.

x-2tha-z 53 pts

I'll buy this if it's a Halo CE Anniversary-style update with genuinely improved graphics. If it's a mere increase in resolution, like Blah Blah HD Collection, then sorry, you're not getting my money.

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