A Tribute to Melee Weapons: The Dark Ages Honors the Franchise’s Legacy

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You know, it’s funny how Doom: The Dark Ages kinda stuck with that whole modern franchise vibe, even though it’s trying to pull some pretty audacious moves. It’s like they tossed in this whole buffet of weapons—probably thinking we’re some kind of combat virtuosos. Anyway, we’re stuck weaving through this chaos of frantic arenas. The big chatter? Everyone’s buzzing about this parry setup. Love it or hate it, it’s got us punching demons both old and shiny-new ones.

And okay, about this Argent D’Nur setting—kind of medieval or whatever—it really pulls its weight. Imagine duking it out on planet Hell with not just your usual pew-pew weapons but some legit Dark Ages melee brawlers. Whoever thought swords and stuff wouldn’t fit in Doom? Yeah, me neither.

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Now, a little throwback here—Doom’s been busting heads with melee since forever. Sure, rocket launchers and plasma pew-pews define the game, but don’t forget the good ol’ fists for when ammo’s gone AWOL. Chainsaw anyone? Classic, right? Might be old-school, but those power-ups gave us fists of fury. Modern Doom’s got a side of fancy; think Eternal’s Blood Punch or Crucible sword. The Dark Ages just took this one step further.

But oh man, the cinematic Glory Kills? Pfft, practically extinct here. Tragic, I know. Still, Doom: The Dark Ages throws us this Shield Saw, and oh boy, is it a melee lover’s dream. It’s like running through demon crowds and chopping them like onions—dare I say, therapeutic?

Anyway—wait, where was I? Oh yeah, melee madness. You’ve got this arsenal—Shield Saw, Power Gauntlet, Flail, Dreadmace. Want options? You’re spoiled. Each has a crazy maze of upgrades. Pick one, any one, and go to town. It’s like choose-your-own-adventure, except with more carnage.

And hey, the Shield? It’s not just bling. You can hurl it around, make some demon heads spin—literally. Break some armor, cause chaos, you know the drill. And speaking of chaos, the rune system messes with your parries. It’s like candyland for adrenaline junkies.

Sure, The Dark Ages didn’t forget its ranged perks, but melee? It’s the star here, a beautiful nod to Doom’s punch-packing legacy. So, get messy, go wild—who knew medieval could be this much fun in Doom’s world?