DOS · 1995
Doom
Doom combines fast first-person combat with coloured keys, secret rooms and carefully managed health and ammunition.
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Control panel
DOS controls
Keyboard and mouse — follow the game’s own controls.
A compatible gamepad can be used after launch.
Use the game's own keyboard and mouse layout
DOS games do not share one reliable control scheme. Check the title screen or in-game help for its assigned keys.
System: Esc opens the EmulatorJS menu for save and load states, fullscreen, and control remapping.
About Doom
Doom combines fast first-person combat with coloured keys, secret rooms and carefully managed health and ammunition.
Combat inside a maze of keys and secrets
Combat and exploration share the same spaces: a room may hide a key, a shortcut or a trap. Moving sideways helps avoid incoming attacks without losing sight of the enemy. Weapon choice matters because ammunition is shared between some weapons and must last through the level.
Use the locked door as a clue
A coloured locked door is a clue for your next search. Check which key is missing and use the automap to find branches you have not explored. Keeping that goal in mind helps when several corridors lead back into the same room.
Doom and Hell on Earth
These notes cover classic DOS Doom. Doom II adds different maps, enemies and the Super Shotgun. Modern source ports may also change the available controls.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Playing this edition
Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
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