DOOM 64, an enhanced version of the 1997 Nintendo 64 original, functions as a direct sequel to DOOM II within the action first-person shooter genre. Players assume the role of the lone marine, sent to abandoned UAC research facilities on Mars to investigate a signal suggesting a single entity capable of resurrecting demons. Combat involves confronting these resurrected demonic forces across these quarantined environments, preventing a renewed invasion.
The 2020 enhanced release of DOOM 64 modernizes the experience with upgraded visuals, improved mouse and keyboard controls, and native gamepad support. It renders in widescreen resolution, maintaining a native 60 frames per second. The game offers over 30 distinct levels for players to navigate, further expanding its narrative with additional "Lost Levels." This version delivers the classic, fast-paced demon-slaying gameplay with contemporary technical refinements.