I never thought I’d see the day when I would reach my forties (laugh it up) andDoomwould still be relevant in the gaming sphere. WithThe Dark Agescoming sometime in 2025, id Software’s influential shooter franchise is still as strong as ever.
To say nothing of the modding community, which has been tweaking and tinkering with the classics since time immemorial. Most fan-made content may change much about the originals, but will typically keep it feeling like a traditionalDoomgame. However, one person decided to switch things up a bit.
ModDB userHELLKNIGHT61thought it was high-time to remove the “FP” from “first-person shooter” and deliver a version ofDoomthat’s more isometric. More specifically, they’ve taken the 1993 game and rebuilt it intheAge of Empires 2engine, turning it into some sort of classic PC gaming amalgamation.
Rip ‘n’ tear ‘n’ wololo
Now, before I go any further, I am aware that “Age of DOOM” came out a year ago. According to the download page, it was released on June 01, 2025. However, it seems to have wormed its way onto the first couple of pages of ModDB and, honestly, I’m genuinely surprised I haven’t come across this one already.
HELLKNIGHT61 describes the mod as both a “tactical shooter and isometric shooter game,” with some point ‘n’ click elements to boot. Simply put: it takes the sprites and visuals fromDoom(as well as the ultra violentBrutal Doommod) and incorporates them intoAge of Empire 2‘s otherwise green and pleasant lands.
It’s also standalone, which means you don’t need either of the official games in order to play “Age of DOOM.” It features a tutorial scenario, a practice scenario, as well as a remake of the “Knee Deep in the Dead” chapter, which has nine maps. It’s also recommended to start with the tutorial, because a fast-paced shooter in an isometric world with tactical elements may not have the most intuitive gameplay.
