Doom

Doom (2016) is a relentless First-Person Shooter that serves as a modern reboot of the genre-defining classic. Set within a UAC research facility on Mars and the burning depths of Hell, players assume the role of the Doom Slayer, an ancient warrior awakened to halt a catastrophic demonic invasion. The premise is stripped back to pure action: the Union Aerospace Corporation has opened a portal to Hell in search of energy, and it is up to the player to use a massive arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate the resulting threat.

The game is celebrated for its "push-forward" combat philosophy, which discourages taking cover and instead rewards aggressive movement and engagement. Mechanics like "Glory Kills"—brutal melee finishers that cause enemies to drop health—ensure that the action never stops, creating a hypnotic flow of violence synchronized with Mick Gordon’s award-winning industrial metal soundtrack. This distinct gameplay loop revived the arena-shooter style, earning it massive popularity and a dedicated player base that appreciates high-skill mechanical aim.

From a hardware perspective, Doom is widely considered a masterpiece of optimization, utilizing the id Tech 6 engine. It is particularly famous for its implementation of the Vulkan API, which allows the game to achieve incredibly high frame rates even on mid-range hardware. This makes it a favorite for gamers looking to test high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz+). While it is easy to run at 1080p, pushing the game to "Nightmare" settings at 1440p or 4K still requires a capable GPU to maintain a locked 60 or 120 FPS.