Ghost of a flea: Doom 3

August 16, 2004

Doom 3

Doom 3 reviewed and given a "Christian rating". Critique follows. My "neither hoof nor horn" Quakerism is not worried by the game's purported Satanic content as much as I am by the need to develop time management skills. It takes some doing to get my work done and escape into a realm of dark fantasy. Oh, and get a dedicated Doom 3 keyset.

There hasn�t been a game that I would more than happily throw away after I just purchased it for fifty-five dollars than this one. The graphics are superb and sound is just down right awesome, but nothing will make up for the complete satanic feel and exposure this game will bring. As a twenty-one year old I have to say I was freaked out, disturbed, and horrified by Doom III�s content. I can�t imagine what a thirteen year old would feel like. After hours of exposure to this game, I could see a child�s attitude and personality change because of this game. I would have displayed more images but due to the graphic and satanic nature of this game I just couldn�t show it. Stay far away from Doom III it has no value to it at all. I would highly recommend that anyone who professes themselves to be Christians, to NOT PLAY THIS GAME.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at August 16, 2004 08:57 AM

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I should add it * would * take some doing. Want Doom 3!

Posted by: Flea at August 16, 2004 11:19 AM

I myself am waiting for the Second Coming. Of Halo 2 of course.

Posted by: big al at August 16, 2004 02:45 PM

I'm with big al: I find the Marathon/Halo series much more fun and interesting than the Doom series. The Marathon games in particular have the best FPS storyline ever, hands down.

Regarding the "Satanic" content: My brand of Christianity is much less "squishy" than Flea's, but I don't have any particular problem with it either. Even if the imagery bothered me, the game is after all about kicking demonic ass, not worshipping the onscreen evil. It actually would make a nice multimedia prop for an over-the-top hellfire-and-brimstone sermon! ;-)

Posted by: Varenius at August 16, 2004 04:01 PM

Doom 3 has an 18-year old rating in the UK. As to the satanic content, is that not something relatively subjective? In my opinion, the game is disturbing more because of its shock value, rather than anything else.

Posted by: Cobs at August 16, 2004 07:51 PM

Wow is that a recomendation or what?

Posted by: Andrew Ian Dodge at August 17, 2004 08:27 AM