DOOM 3 is a thrilling sci-fi horror game that promises a unique and unforgettable gaming experience. It combines elements of the horror and sci-fi genres to create a masterpiece that is unlike anything you have played before.
DOOM 3 is a sci-fi horror masterpiece; this FPS game from id Software is like nothing you have experienced before. Recently, they have released a new patch for the game which takes your retail version to v1.3.1. The update includes various fixes and improvements notably Vista compatibility, bringing back cross-platform multiplayer compatibility with the Mac.
To run DOOM 3, you'll need a 3D hardware accelerator card that is 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible, and a 64MB hardware accelerated video card with the latest drivers. Additionally, you should have the English version of Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon XP 1500+ processor or higher, 384MB RAM, and an 8x speed CD-ROM drive (1200KB/sec sustained transfer rate) with the latest drivers. Also, ensure you have enough space on your hard disk - 2.2GB of uncompressed free hard disk space, plus 400MB for Windows swap file.
It is important to note that DOOM 3 requires a 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 16-bit sound card and the latest drivers, 100% Windows compatible mouse and keyboard, and the latest drivers. The game also comes with DirectX 9.0b (included).
For multiplayer requirements, Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play are both supported. Internet play requires broadband connection and the latest drivers, while LAN play requires network interface card and the latest drivers.
This new release also brings several improvements and fixes for DOOM 3. Developers have tested and improved Vista compatibility, and fixed a potential crash in physics. They have also resolved an issue with pak downloads being immediately appended without filesystem restart, fixed DNS lookup and reduced stalls, as well as updated the code to gcc 4.0 compliance for Mac OSX universal binaries and GNU/Linux x86 binaries. The threading implementation for Mac and Linux is now more compliant with the Win32 behaviors. The developers have also fixed the Alsa sound backend for Linux and resolved issues with tty code on Linux.
Overall, DOOM 3 remains a top-notch sci-fi horror game, and this new patch enhances the overall gaming experience. If you are yet to try DOOM 3, now is the time to do so.
To run DOOM 3, you'll need a 3D hardware accelerator card that is 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible, and a 64MB hardware accelerated video card with the latest drivers. Additionally, you should have the English version of Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, Pentium IV 1.5 GHz or Athlon XP 1500+ processor or higher, 384MB RAM, and an 8x speed CD-ROM drive (1200KB/sec sustained transfer rate) with the latest drivers. Also, ensure you have enough space on your hard disk - 2.2GB of uncompressed free hard disk space, plus 400MB for Windows swap file.
It is important to note that DOOM 3 requires a 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 16-bit sound card and the latest drivers, 100% Windows compatible mouse and keyboard, and the latest drivers. The game also comes with DirectX 9.0b (included).
For multiplayer requirements, Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play are both supported. Internet play requires broadband connection and the latest drivers, while LAN play requires network interface card and the latest drivers.
This new release also brings several improvements and fixes for DOOM 3. Developers have tested and improved Vista compatibility, and fixed a potential crash in physics. They have also resolved an issue with pak downloads being immediately appended without filesystem restart, fixed DNS lookup and reduced stalls, as well as updated the code to gcc 4.0 compliance for Mac OSX universal binaries and GNU/Linux x86 binaries. The threading implementation for Mac and Linux is now more compliant with the Win32 behaviors. The developers have also fixed the Alsa sound backend for Linux and resolved issues with tty code on Linux.
Overall, DOOM 3 remains a top-notch sci-fi horror game, and this new patch enhances the overall gaming experience. If you are yet to try DOOM 3, now is the time to do so.
What's New
Version 1.3.1.1304: N/A