Doom has come a long way since ‘93, and as such, it requires its own launcher for Virtual Reality – as well as the more modern maps and mods. No getting around this one: you need the original Doom, easily purchased on Steam or GoG. You’re going to need a legitimate (…alright, authentic) copy of Doom and / or Doom 2 – or any game that runs off of that engine (Heretic absolutely works, for example). I’ve also included a list – truncated as hell – of some of the most immersive total conversion mods I’ve found that makes Doom feel like a completely new game (an important addition in a time of expensive VR experiences). Yes, Gen X’ers and proto-Millennials rejoice! The old has come back in spectacular fashion – provided you go through the following super-easy and lightning-quick steps. Dead-center in that intersection is the original ‘93 Doom… in Virtual. Emerging new technologies are now intersecting with the many ways we are experiencing old concepts. In a similar vein of what’s old is new again, virtual reality is back and in a big way, thanks to companies like Oculus, Vive, Valve and Pimax.

Nearly 30 years after the original release of Doom, the series is still going strong with another Doom on the way: Doom Eternal. I’d love to talk more about my experiences at id Software (You are a Patreon and PayPal donator, aren’t you?) – but suffice it to say, keeping Doom sacrosanct in my heart is an important thing for me to do as a developer and as a lover of games. Check back frequently for improvements!ĭoom! As a UI Artist / UX Designer alumni of id Software and as a kid who marveled at the first game – the series and I have a rich history.

This guide is continually being updated with software updates and additional information.

Brutal doom hud mod