
Doom II: Hell on Earth
by id Software · published by Imagineer
Released September 30, 1994 on PC and Mac.

About Doom II: Hell on Earth
Doom II: Hell on Earth is a first-person shooter developed by id Software and released in 1994 as a sequel to the original Doom. The game continues the story, with players battling through Earth after it has been invaded by demonic forces. Gameplay remains similar to its predecessor, featuring fast-paced combat, maze-like levels, and an array of weapons, including the introduction of the powerful Super Shotgun. Doom II also adds new enemy types, such as the Arch-vile and the Mancubus, increasing the game's challenge. Initially released for MS-DOS, Doom II has since been ported to numerous platforms, becoming a cornerstone of the FPS genre.
Immediately following the events in Doom, the player once again assumes the role of the unnamed space marine. After defeating the demon invasion of the Mars moon bases and returning from Hell, Doomguy finds that Earth has also been invaded by the demons, who have killed billions of people. The humans who survived the attack have developed a plan to build massive spaceships which will carry the remaining survivors into space. Once the ships are ready, the survivors prepare to evacuate Earth. Unfortunately, Earth's only ground spaceport gets taken over by the demons, who place a flame barrier over it, preventing any ships from leaving.
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Doom II: Hell on Earth FAQ
When did Doom II: Hell on Earth come out?
Doom II: Hell on Earth was released on September 30, 1994 for PC and Mac.
Is Doom II: Hell on Earth on PlayStation 5?
No. Doom II: Hell on Earth has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Mac.
Is Doom II: Hell on Earth on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Doom II: Hell on Earth has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Mac.
Is Doom II: Hell on Earth on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Doom II: Hell on Earth has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Mac.
Who is making Doom II: Hell on Earth?
Doom II: Hell on Earth is developed by id Software and published by Imagineer, Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd., GT Interactive Software, Bethesda Softworks, and Tapwave.
Is Doom II: Hell on Earth multiplayer?
Yes. Doom II: Hell on Earth supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
Is Doom II: Hell on Earth good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 95% of 9,044 reviews are positive.
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