DoomandDoom 2may be notorious for their graphic, though retro, violence, but a recent mod for the iconic sequel has gone for more of a love theme. There are manyways for gamers to show their love for their partner, especially around Valentine’s Day, be that through the medium of split-screen co-op play or with something that’s themed around such passions. Video games may have gained something of a reputation for being aggressive, but there’s no reason why fans can’t also show their sensitive side.
Given that the originalDoomfeatures plenty of gore and demon slaying, the fact that it was a controversial release back in the mid-90s should not be too much of a surprise. It’s pretty much responsible for kick-starting the first-person shooter genre, and while the industry has moved on and advanced significantly since then, there are people in the community who will always return to id Software’s influential titles.
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As spotted by PC Gamer, a user over on Doom World known as Peccatum Mihzamiz has released a new mod forDoom 2. Called “Lover’s Quarrel,” it’s described as a Valentine’s Day-themed modification for the game, featuring 32 maps for single-player, deathmatch, and co-op. Essentially, it takes the violence and gives it more of a love spin, with a video showing that pink levels, a bright sky, and weapons that shoot hearts give the FPS a more loving vibe. Of course, the violence is still very much there, as the player continues to mow down enemy after enemy, but it’s juxtaposed with the aforementioned assets. Even the names of the maps are love-based, with such examples including “You May Kiss the Demon,” “Long Walks on the Beach,” and “Pink Lipstick.”
ClassicDoomis famous for its modding community, with several decades' worth of custom content that have kept the influential shooter in the gaming limelight. There have been so many mods that have come about over the years, be they graphical tweaks, new levels, or total conversations that turn the game into a different beast entirely.
With the originalDoomcelebrating its 30th birthdayat the end of 2023, many fans, especially older ones, will be reflecting on this important game. It may be dated now, but its impact on the early days of PC gaming cannot be overstated. The fact that people are still playing the classics to this day, not to mention all the mods that are available, is testament to the legacy of id Software’s early releases.
Doom 2was released in 1994 and is available on multiple platforms.
