Introduction:
When I think about FPS games, there is one title that comes to mind, that being DOOM. DOOM is a game that kickstarted the FPS genre and revolutionized the entire video game industry. While there's no denying this game's impact on gaming, there is one question that's most important: Is DOOM worth playing in today's age?

Review:
DOOM is an FPS game where you play as a lone space marine who finds himself stranded and has to escape by ripping and tearing demons. The story doesn't really matter as what's more important is fast-paced gameplay, something that DOOM is full of.

DOOM's gameplay is simplistic, yet manages to be fun, engaging and satisfying. The weapons Doomguy utilizes are also varied, each having unique advantages against certain enemies. The only issue I have with the gameplay is the repetitiveness, but besides that, it's great.

Presentation-wise, DOOM also succeeds. The graphics, while dated, were very impressive upon the game's release and carry a unique charm. The OST composed by Bobby Prince is also legendary with a perfect blend of atmospheric grunge and heavy metal.

Conclusion:
In general, DOOM is a fantastic experience that I can confidently call one of my favorite video games of all time. The fast-paced gameplay, unique visuals and memorable soundtrack sets DOOM as a must-play for anybody who calls themselves a gamer and proves that old can still remain gold.

Gameplay: 10/10
Presentation: 9.5/10
Overall Rating: 10/10

Introduction:
Half-Life is a game that needs no introduction. It revolutionized the FPS genre, won over 50 GOTY awards and has retrospectively been viewed as one of the greatest video games of all time. Everyone in the gaming community already knows just how influential Half-Life was and still is, but I wanted to explain why via this review (and of course to gush about one of my favorite games ever made).

Review:
As I said before, Half-Life is revolutionary because of how different it was from other FPS games. While games like Doom and Quake were pure shooters, Half-Life's gameplay is more varied. Half-Life integrates combat and puzzles into a unified package, both of which are well-designed. There is also a huge variety of weapons and enemies that make each encounter feel distinct from the other. Each encounter requires you to think about how to defeat enemies, adding an extra layer of inginuity to an action-packed experience.

Not only is the gameplay amazing, but so is the overall presentation. Upon release, Half-Life's visuals were considered impressive for its detailed character animations and immersive environments. Even though Half-Life's visuals have certainly aged by modern standards, I still think they are impressive and carry a unique charm. The character designs, particularly the Xen creatures, are creative and the environments have so much attention to detail, already adding to Half-Life's immersive atmosphere.

Half-Life's narrative broke grounds for how games tell stories. Half-Life's plot is simple. A resonance cascade occurs, destroying the Black Mesa research facility, killing its scientists and it's up to Gordon Freeman to stop it. Pretty generic plot, isn't it? However, the way Half-Life told said story is incredible. For the entire game, the player's view never leaves Freeman's eyes and plot details are told through scripted events instead of cutscenes. I love this approach to narrative as I truly feel immersed into the game's world.

However, despite all of Half-Life's achievements, it's not without its flaws. There is one aspect of Half-Life that's bad, Xen. Half-Life's final few chapters take place in the alien borderworld of Xen. Xen's level design ranges from okay to awful. The seemless blend of combat and puzzles in the previous chapters is replaced by repetitive platforming. The enemy placement is cheap and the final boss is very easy once you know how to beat it. I dislike Xen; not only does it leave an amazing game on a sour note, but also wastes so much potential.

Final Verdict:
Despite a disappointing final act, Half-Life is amazing and also one of my favorite games of all time. The gameplay is unique, the visuals are charming and the way it tells its story is downright incredible. Half-Life is a masterpiece and one of the best titles in the FPS genre I've ever played, ever. I would recommend everyone who calls themselves a gamer to play Half-Life at least once.

Gameplay: 9.5/10
Visuals: 9/10
Story: 10/10
Overall: 10/10