Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein: id Software invented and perfected the FPS, engine after engine. RomWize re-ranks the publisher's best games by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"The port is a technical miracle: this hyperfast shooter runs at 60 frames on Switch without betraying its choreography of violence. Visually trimmed, but the combat stays that lethal dance of chainsaw, flamethrower and glory kills."
"Highly successful solo FPS set in an alternate occupied France of the 1960s. Mature narrative, excellent level design and sharp gameplay. Wolfenstein The New Order successfully revived the series with an unexpectedly high quality story."
"A genuine technical feat on Switch, this modern Doom runs with surprising fluidity despite some visual compromises. The pace stays relentless, the Glory Kills still satisfy, and it's a brilliant fit for handheld bursts of pure carnage."
"The Quake remaster restores the full edge of the shooter that invented so much: speed, brutality, labyrinthine levels soaked in Lovecraftian dread. Trent Reznor's soundtrack stays chilling. On Switch, controller in hand, it remains surprisingly nimble."
"The Dreamcast port of Quake III multiplayer, surprisingly precise. Fast pacing, famous arenas and PC compatibility make all the difference. An excellent console FPS of its time."
"Atmospheric Doom reboot prioritizing tension and terror over frantic action. Breathtaking graphics for the era, successfully claustrophobic Mars Colony atmosphere. The separate flashlight mechanic is controversial but effective. A major horror FPS."
"Nightdive's remaster restores all the luster of id's classic. The gameplay stays fast and readable, the new campaign adds welcome content, and the technical performance on Switch impresses. An FPS that hasn't aged a day."
"Quake III Revolution brings the arena shooter classic to PS2. Speed intact, decent bot AI, the pad struggling to keep up. More of a historical curiosity than a modern must-play."
"A brutal, politically charged narrative shooter that owns its rage. Gunplay is punchy, the levels vary nicely, and the writing turns surprisingly poignant between massacres. It runs on Switch, but at the cost of a blurry image and a framerate that buckles when things get hectic."
"The long-forgotten missing link of the DOOM series, finally brought back to life. Darker and more maze-like than its elders, it leans on atmosphere and devious level design. A flawless, perfectly smooth port."
"An underrated but genuinely excellent action-RPG. Rich world exploration, satisfying progression and snappy gameplay make it a hidden gem of the Master System library worth rediscovering."
"The BFG Edition gathers Doom 3 and its expansions with a flashlight finally bolted onto the gun. The Martian corridors keep their oppressive mood, the sci-fi horror retains its bite and the Lost Mission bonus adds welcome hours."
"Xbox port of the excellent Wolfenstein PC FPS, return of the nazi-zombie classic. Solid FPS gameplay, well-rendered supernatural WWII atmosphere. Less impressive than on PC but accessible. An honorable FPS for the Xbox library."
"Final Doom compiles the additional episodes TNT Evilution and The Plutonia Experiment on PS1. More difficult than original Doom, with community-designed levels. Quality additional content for fans of the foundational FPS, well adapted to console."
"Raven Software bring Quake 4 to 360 with a military sci-fi FPS extending the Strogg universe. The pacing is solid, the mech sequences welcome, and it stands as a fine example of mid-2000s classic FPS brought over without excessive drift toward the casual."
"Standalone Doom 3 expansion with new weapons and enemies. The Double Shotgun is a welcome addition. Less atmospheric than the original but offers solid extra content for fans. An honorable sequel to the excellent Doom 3."
"Enemy Territory Quake Wars is a tactical multiplayer FPS in the Quake universe with GDF versus Strogg. Asymmetric objectives, complementary roles, high required skill. Demanding niche but satisfying for purists."
"A hybrid NES action-platformer with driving, shooting and platforming phases. Delightful variety of situations. Overlooked but truly excellent and well-made. A pleasant surprise."
"The third and final Ninja Gaiden on NES. Slightly below the first two but still excellent. Even higher difficulty. A worthy conclusion to an exceptional trilogy."
