Doom II: Hell On Earth cover art for DOS

DOS · 1994

Doom II: Hell On Earth

Doom II adds the Super Shotgun and new enemy types to classic Doom’s fast combat and maze-like level exploration.

Platform
DOS
Genre
first person shooter
Release year
1994
Developer
id Software, Inc.
Players
1 Player

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DOS controls (source configuration)

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About Doom II: Hell On Earth

Doom II: Hell On Earth — DOS edition
Doom II: Hell On Earth · DOS · 1994

Doom II adds the Super Shotgun and new enemy types to classic Doom’s fast combat and maze-like level exploration.

New enemies meet the Super Shotgun

The sequel retains the basic movement and key-hunting structure while expanding the combat roster. The double-barrelled Super Shotgun is powerful at close range, but its reload creates a pause you must plan around. Mixed enemy groups make target priority increasingly important.

Move during the reload

The Super Shotgun leaves a gap between shots while it reloads. Fire with space to move away, then close the distance again when it is ready. Backing into a corner turns that reload into time you cannot spend dodging.

Which Doom campaign is this?

Hell on Earth follows Doom with a different campaign. Final Doom and custom level packs have their own maps even when they use familiar weapons.

Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.

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