Early DOOM 4 2012 trailer concept shows a demon-invested horror game
In the early stages of DOOM 4's development, the game was set to take on a more horror-centric tone, and a trailer from 2012 showcasing this has recently been uncovered.
The concept depicts a darker color palette, more disturbing enemies, and an overall sense of horror similar to DOOM 3.
delighted fans
The 2012 trailer has sparked an online debate among fans. While many people enjoy the horror elements in the trailer, they are ultimately satisfied with the more explosive, demon-slaying gameplay found in DOOM 2016.
Fans of the franchise appear delighted with the game's eventual direction and all of the exciting ways they could split demon heads.
what could have been
It's interesting to speculate on how DOOM 4 might have turned out if the horror elements were emphasized more, transforming it into a horror survival game where you aren't necessarily someone who snaps demons like kitkats.
It's, however, very much possible that the game would have been more of a niche title that would have drawn a different and also smaller audience than the final version. Regardless, it's always fascinating to see how different the early stages of a game can be from the final product, especially when it’s for the better.
the future
While the horror elements in the 2012 trailer are intriguing, it's hard to deny that DOOM 2016's action-packed gameplay was a major selling point for the franchise.
But who knows, perhaps the next installment of DOOM will take a more horror-centric approach, but in the meantime, fans can enjoy the explosive demon-slaying that the series is known for.