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Dark Ages

Released Dec 31, 1991 Publisher Apogee Software
PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac DOS
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Dark Ages is a platform game originally released in 1991 across PC and Mac. However, recent coverage pertains to DOOM: The Dark Ages, a contemporary first-person shooter that has generated significant discussion following major industry upheaval. The game received a substantial expansion called Revelations, which launched to critical acclaim despite the turbulent circumstances surrounding its development - the majority of the DLC team was laid off by Microsoft just before the expansion's release. Coverage has praised Revelations as a standout entry in the DOOM franchise, with reviewers highlighting its combat variety and intensity as a high point for the series.

The layoffs at id Software prompted considerable concern about the studio's future and its ability to maintain the DOOM franchise and id Tech engine. Studio leadership, including director Hugo Martin, has pushed back against suggestions the studio was severely hampered, asserting that core development teams remain intact and capable. Beyond the development drama, the game has also seen Denuvo DRM removed following player feedback, and both the base game and Revelations have received significant discounts during recent sales events.

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