Doom ROM

Doom (1993) is a legendary first-person shooter developed by id Software for MS-DOS that revolutionized the gaming world. Step into the armor of Doomguy, a fearless space marine battling his way through relentless hordes of demonic invaders from hell. Built on groundbreaking 3D technology crafted by John Carmack, Doom was inspired by classic Dungeons & Dragons adventures and horror films like Evil Dead II and Aliens.

The game debuted with a captivating nine-level shareware episode, enticing players worldwide, followed by full episodes available via mail order. An enhanced version, The Ultimate Doom, added more episodes and challenging levels, hitting shelves in 1995. By 1999, Doom had sold approximately 3.5 million copies and was estimated to have been played by 10 to 20 million people within just two years of release. At one point, it was believed to be installed on more computers than Windows 95!

As a pioneer in the genre, Doom set the standard for first-person shooters, inspiring countless successors and imitators known as "Doom clones." It introduced revolutionary features such as networked multiplayer, customizable mods via WAD files, and cutting-edge 3D graphics. Despite its immense popularity, Doom also stirred controversy with its intense violence and hellish imagery, sparking debates among parents and media alike.