Performance is absolute dog.

The combat was slowed to a crawl. Quickswitching was removed, making it a drag to swap weapons constantly. There's heavy overcentralization on shield mechanics -- none of which are terribly engaging, that further slow down the typical combat loop where Doom Eternal seemed to add features that synergized instead of clashing with it.

The game's difficulty is disgustingly low compared to the last two games, even on nightmare. Turning up game speed helps but it still doesn't fix the flow issue.

The cutscenes feel excessive but lacking in significance and with the already slow pacing if gameplay, the whole game just feels slow. Hell, the first level basically ended in a cutscene. You sit on a stationary turret and hold fire until you've shot enough to charge your meter, then shoot your special shot, then do it again twice more.

Generally just not that fun, although I only got through the first three levels before nearing the refund window. Might be worth picking up on sale later to revisit.

Absolutely the best game I've played in recent times. The gameplay is rewarding and the story is beautiful. The music and atmosphere are amazing.