The debut of DOOM: The Dark Ages has elicited a range of responses from followers of the legendary first-person shooter genre who have been playing the series for a long time. Over the course of several decades, the DOOM series has amassed a vast fan base thanks to its reputation for delivering furious action, cutting-edge design, and combat that is powered by adrenaline. On the other hand, many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the most recent iteration, citing what they consider to be a lack of creativity and gameplay that is repetitive. Fans believe that the game does not have the same level of depth, challenge, and thrill as previous editions, despite the fact that the graphics have been upgraded and the scenario is a darker medieval one. With regard to the future of the DOOM franchise, this article investigates the reasons why DOOM: The Dark Ages is not living up to the expectations that were set for it.