The ever-inventive DOOM community continues to push boundaries, running the game on increasingly unconventional hardware. A recent feat showcases this ingenuity: NyanSatan successfully executed classic DOOM on Apple's Lightning/HDMI adapter.
This remarkable achievement leverages the adapter's built-in iOS-based firmware and processor (clocked at up to 168 MHz). NyanSatan accessed the firmware, then ran the game, utilizing a MacBook to handle data transfer due to the adapter's lack of internal storage.
Meanwhile, news emerges about a new DOOM installment. DOOM: The Dark Ages will offer players unprecedented customization options, prioritizing accessibility. A key feature allows players to adjust demon aggression levels within the game's settings. This commitment to accessibility extends to other customizable elements, far exceeding the options in previous id Software titles.
Executive producer Marty Stratton highlights the studio's focus on accessibility. Players will have granular control over enemy damage and difficulty, projectile speed and damage, and broader gameplay aspects like pacing, aggression levels, and parry timing.
Furthermore, Stratton confirms that prior DOOM experience isn't necessary to understand the narratives of DOOM: The Dark Ages or its sequel, DOOM: Eternal.
