I have been wanting to play the original DOOM 1 and 2 but I am not sure what's a good way to experience it proper.

I know about UZdoom but I hear it changes things that affect the original gameplay. There's also just playing the re-release version but not sure how optimal it is. I am also open for QoL mods like visibility/eye-strain stuff.

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[–] 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

The rerelease is good, but some of the wads were changed iirc.

I think Chocolate Doom is what youre looking for in terms of an authentic experience with some modern QOL. It also has a mod friendly fork called Crispy Doom.

However if you want the most features and widest mod compatability UZDoom is the correct choice. If you do use it this is a guide to make it look like the OG: https://youtu.be/9JC8fnz_L3k

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 3 days ago (1 child)

    Chocolate Doom? I'll look into that. What was changed with the wads? Like some of the censoring or something else?

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  • [–] 2 points 3 days ago (1 child)

    I believe it is minor custodial things like adding a couple UI sprites and maybe updating copyright notices. Won't change gameplay at all, but it will be rejected by most servers in multiplayer ports due to the checksum mismatch.

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