The Shield Saw Is More Than Sheer Defense.
Delving on the promise of ripping and tearing, the outstanding moment in the DOOM: The Dark Ages teaser sees the DOOM Slayer engage the saw blade of his shield and wield it as a melee weapon on an unexpecting enemy. Although that was thrilling enough, id Software expanded on it by letting players toss the shield like Captain America, destroying any enemy it targets. This weapon has depth and adaptability that helps DOOM's run-and-gun philosophy to be enhanced without stopping the action.
Having said that, when adversaries arrive quite strong, the Shield Saw does offer a decent degree of defense. The DOOM Slayer can also raise it to block approaching fire; whether or not this can always be held up to defend against attackers or whether there is a restriction remains to be revealed. Using the Shield Saw in such a way surely leaves the Slayer open to rapid flanks and rushes from behind, even without a stamina meter or similar mechanism restricting how long the Shield Saw may be used to block damage.
You'll be wielding DOOM: The Dark Ages Best New Weapon More Than You Could have imagined.
Although there are many powerful weapons in the DOOM: The Dark Ages reveal video, fans will be happy to learn that the most instantly recognized weapon will be considerably more common than they might have first thought. The Doom Slayer was seen in the clip displayed on Xbox's most recent showcase event with a huge shield on his left arm, a weapon that seems to be mostly a defense against demons. That assumption is dashed when the Slayer sharpens it into a deadly weapon like a medieval chainsaw.
Creative director Hugo Martin of GamesRadar+ stated that the Shield Saw from The Dark Ages will always be fitted for the left hand, allowing the right hand to move between several weapons. The developer adds that since the shield is also a strong weapon for offense, having it always there practically lets the Doom Slayer dual-wield essentially. Martin remarked before emphasizing that it was a rather exciting task for the team. The system is meant to further fulfill on DOOM's power fantasy by making players "feel like Aragorn, or Leonidas at the hot gates of 300."
DOOM: The Dark Ages: Important Information Here
Though DOOM: The Dark Ages is often discussed, there is still a lot to discover about the game. id Software has locked up a 2025 release timeframe, hence more details will probably be leaked in the next months. Though that remains to be seen, the game has the potential to be rather prominent at Gamescom 2024.
Source: GamesRadar+,
Shield Saw: An Offense Tool
id Software offers further information on the Shield Saw weapon for DOOM: The Dark Ages, a tool players will be using far more often than they first realize.
Players will be using the potent and flexible Shield Saw weapon throughout through the game. It's an interesting mix of defense and attack. The gameplay of the game seems to include it naturally. According to the creators, the Shield Saw will be a special weapon meant to improve the sensation of tearing apart adversaries.
A New Chapter of Doom
This is all you need to know about the upcoming DOOM game, The Dark Ages, which puts the classic Doom Slayer hero in an other setting. The new game will include fresh foes, a novel plot, and some shocking turns.
Knowing that the game will include a fresh interpretation of the beloved Doom Slayer—who is facing up against ever more horrific foes—will thrill fans. The action looks to be thrilling.
