historic
This historical directory contains the actual id Software
distributions for all old versions of DOOM, as well as some
pre-release screenshots, released on the Internet at the time.
Read the appropriate .txt files for details.
Note that special permission has been granted by id Software
to do this. Please don't request that any of your own files,
or other old versions of DOOM, be put in this directory.
These files are NOT supported by id Software in any way, so
please do NOT contact id Software about them.
Questions? Contact idgmaint AT gamers.org .
35 files
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DOOM v1.4beta shareware version
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released on the Internet at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the v1.4beta shareware version of DOOM released on Jun 28, 1994, in the official idgames archive.24 downloads
(7 reviews)Submitted
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DOOM v1.2 shareware version
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released on the Internet at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the v1.2 shareware version of DOOM released on Feb 17, 1994, in the official idgames archive.34 downloads
(18 reviews)Submitted
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DOOM v1.1 shareware version
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released on the Internet at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the v1.1 shareware version of DOOM released on Dec 16, 1993, in the official idgames archive.46 downloads
(11 reviews)Submitted
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DOOM v1.1 alternate DOS extenders
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released on the Internet at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the v1.1 alternate DOS extenders for DOOM released on Dec 15, 1993, in the official idgames archive.28 downloads
(15 reviews)Submitted
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DOOM v0.99 shareware version
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released on the Internet at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the v0.99 shareware version of DOOM released on Dec 10, 1993, in the official idgames archive.90 downloads
(39 reviews)Submitted
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DOOM pre-release screenshots
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released on the Internet at the time, this collection of pre-release screenshots is placed in the official idgames archive.57 downloads
(15 reviews)Submitted
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DOOM press-release beta version
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released to testers at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the Oct 4, 1993 press-release beta version of DOOM, in the official idgames archive.109 downloads
(57 reviews)Submitted
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Doom v0.5
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released to testers at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the May 22, 1993 alpha version of DOOM, in the official idgames archive.77 downloads
(46 reviews)Submitted
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Doom v0.4
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released to testers at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the Apr 2, 1993 alpha version of DOOM, in the official idgames archive.61 downloads
(26 reviews)Submitted
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Doom v0.2
By Guest
In order to create a complete collection of historic DOOM versions, as released to testers at the time, id Software has allowed to place this file, the Feb 4, 1993 pre-alpha version of DOOM, in the official idgames archive.122 downloads
(90 reviews)Submitted
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File Reviews
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By D3rpyD00dlez · PostedI genuinely enjoyed this mod with its level design and music. It was challenging and interesting and it kept me playing a while after beating it to try to find anything. though I would say it was slightly repetitive and overwhelming with enemies at some moments. -
By LouigiVerona · PostedWriting a review for Darkening 2 is tough. It's a beloved megawad, and for good reason. As many other reviewers have said, it is historically a very important project. It was an important megawad for me personally. I fell in love with the first level in particular. The music, the realistic architecture, so reminiscent of the video games of the 90s... It all left a lasting impression. And it was one of the most beautiful wads I've seen at the time. But I rarely played anyt -
By Ofisil · PostedA competently made map, for sure, but fun? It's way too long and repetitive, with same-y combat & ambush scenarios used again and again, and with way too much enemies, and not that much of a challenge, even for me who isn't exactly fond of "SUPER HARD WAD #9263!!!!11!. You can cut the whole thing in half, and then cut THAT half in half, and it would be a better map. Is it bad? No, just a little bit above average, mostly because it drags a bit too long. -
By MrSkeltal · PostedGenerally good map design, but the difficulty as is the case with pwads tends to be uneven even on HMP, especially when you mix them with what slaughtermaps tend to be (monster spam). Too many parts where, after pressing a switch, you'll spend some time killing enemies only to realise the map maker tried to get cute and spawned a bunch of hidden archviles somewhere to start reviving everyone while you were busy wasting ammo. This is especially unfun in parts with very little cover where you'll b -
By Ranger Qwerty · PostedI like the part where I pay for the numerous murders I committed by getting beaten up by either a Mancubus or an Arachnotron, it changed my outlook on Monster Priority. Thank you "Problematic" Revenant #7, I have yet to find a way to repay him.
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