{"rewrite":{"id":"r_aecdcfd22e0a11431ec7aec0","clusterId":"c_4ef529768d2419fb07f15a7b","slug":"revelations-review-scores-cap-the-doom-trilogy-with-high-praise","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Revelations Review Scores Cap the Doom Trilogy With High Praise","summary":"The expansion DLC 'Revelations' for DOOM: The Dark Ages launched on July 8, 2026, and has received high review scores across platforms, with Metascores of 89 on PC, 90 on PS5, and 91 on Xbox Series X. Critics praise the new Chain Spear weapon, the level design, and the story, calling it the culmination of the recent trilogy. Backtracking drew some criticism.","whyItMatters":"The strong critical reception positions Revelations as a worthy capstone to the modern DOOM trilogy, blending elements from Eternal and The Dark Ages while introducing fresh gameplay mechanics.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chain Spear, a new weapon that grants unprecedented mobility, was a frequently cited highlight in reviews. GamingTrend called the expansion \u0026#39;the culmination of everything the recent trilogy has built up,\u0026#39; while Metro GameCentral deemed it \u0026#39;the best DOOM since the 1990s.\u0026#39; The expansion also includes endgame content like the Master Arena and Repatrium 3.0.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, some reviewers noted frequent backtracking as a drawback. Gamesurf gave the DLC an 85/100, citing the backtracking and an overly packed control scheme alongside praise for the combat fusion. Overall, the DLC holds a Metascore of 89-91 across platforms, with the strongest reception on Xbox Series X.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The DOOM: The Dark Ages expansion Revelations is getting high review scores-89 PC, 90 PS5, 91 Xbox Series X. Critics say it's the culmination of the modern trilogy, with the Chain Spear adding fresh mobility. Backtracking is the main complaint.","twitterPost":"Revelations, the DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC, reviews land at 89-91 Metascore. Critics call it the trilogy's capstone, praising the Chain Spear. Some backtracking complaints.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The Revelations expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages has hit store shelves and critics are impressed. With Metascores in the high 80s and low 90s, the DLC is being hailed as a fitting end to the modern DOOM trilogy, thanks to its new mobility tool and well-crafted levels. However, backtracking drew some criticism.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/18/169447.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"The culmination of everything the recent trilogy has built up\\\" Overseas review high score for 'DOOM: The Dark Ages' expansion DLC 'Revelations'\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4397,"outputTokens":2407,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784370941,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T10:22:34.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-18T10:27:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-18T10:22:34.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4ef529768d2419fb07f15a7b","canonicalTitle":"「近年の三部作が積み重ねてきたすべての集大成」海外レビューハイスコア『DOOM: The Dark Ages』拡張DLC「Revelations」","representativeArticleId":"a_9c839792a62e312bac72e04f","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"DOOM: The Dark Ages\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"review\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-18T09:00:02.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-18T09:00:02.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-18T10:27:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/18/169447.html","title":"「近年の三部作が積み重ねてきたすべての集大成」海外レビューハイスコア『DOOM: The Dark Ages』拡張DLC「Revelations」"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["DOOM: The Dark Ages"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"review","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}