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3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Shooter / Horror

Doom

Certified classic Co-op

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1996 (originally 1993)
GenreShooter, Horror, Action
Developerid Software
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDoom
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 20

Doom is a shooter released in 1996 for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, developed by id Software and published by Sega. This 3DO release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends shooter, horror and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the 3DO's life. Other notable 3DO releases from 1996 include Cyberia, Olympic Summer Games and Creature Shock. Among the 20 3DO shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Doom series. The series also appears on other systems with Doom 64 (N64) and Final Doom (PS1). id Software also made Wolfenstein 3D for the 3DO.

Doom supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend
  • you want to experience one of the 3DO's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Doom is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Doom gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

Doom walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 3DO games today

The 3DO is a niche but interesting library for players curious about the early CD era.

Doom FAQ

When did Doom come out on the 3DO?

Doom was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1996; the original game dates back to 1993.

Who made Doom?

It was developed by id Software and published by Sega.

Is Doom multiplayer?

Yes. Doom supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Doom take to play?

As a shooter, Doom typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Doom on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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