Exodus (v2.0) | An Underground Nightmare | COMPLVL 2

[dmh094]

 

Deep in the  underground regions of the UAC research mines, a demon invasion is manifesting. Brought on by the "rift" experiments during the period known as "Project DOOM" These demons have made  their way from their world (Codenamed: Netherworld) into ours, causing nothing but mayhem in their wake. With the Doom Slayer dealing with The aftermath of "The Plutonia Experiment" and all inhabitants having long since  evacuated, It has fallen on the heads of the corporate higher ups to send in another marine to deal with the chaos. 

 

That marine is you...

 

Arming you in typical UAC fashion with nothing but a pistol and few clips of ammo, They have ordered you alone, to venture down into the facility and terminate the demonic threats. 

 

After being dropped by helicopter and making your way to the bottom of the elevator shaft, you hear the far off growls of inhuman anger. The demons have sensed a Earth Bound entity entering their nests of breeding. 

 

Swallowing fear and venturing further, you know what must come to pass. 

Rip and Tear, until it is done....

 

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This wad is a part of the cannon of my "Tales from Graveyard" wad, set to come out later this month. While that wad was based on the DOOM 1 story, this wad takes place during "The Plutonia Experiment" and thus, fits into that timeline. 

 

These maps was mostly made in order to practice with textures I don't typically use to try and broaden my horizons. It also features new demon sprites pulled from a range of different sources (listed in the credits below) and a new a replacement Midi as well as a replacement color pallete. 

 

Also, the Spidermastermind and Lost Soul have been reduced in hit points to 1500 and 30 and the pistol fires slighter faster.  

 

I hope you all enjoy the wad! as always, feedback is greatly appreciated!

 

NOTE: Both maps has also been set up for Co-op and deathmatch. 

 

LINK TO WAD (v1.0): 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLs7LWzi-s36vzOQvw2sGX_7B6KPLes1/view?usp=sharing

 

LINK TO WAD (v1.1)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sD86_i2ogB_-wloYlmzEusNWe3Ru1VsG/view?usp=sharing

 

LINK TO WAD (v2.0)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UJSbI3Ur6qCSutHe1v5wha-kXltoHM-B/view?usp=sharing

 

CREDITS:

 

SPRITES:
Realm667
Tangerine Nightmare
Horror Movie Guy

Black Glove and new plasma sprites by @AshtralFiend

 

M_DOOM by @AshtralFiend

 

PSX FX:

Aubrey Hodges 

 

 

 

COLOUR PALLETE:
"Earthbound by @AshtralFiend (15% less saturation)

 

MIDI:

MENU: Doom 64: Main Theme [shortened] (from Aubrey Hodges) by CoTeCiO

INTER: Doom 64: Stats Screen (from Aubrey Hodges) by CoTeCiO

MAP01: Retribution Dawns (from Aubrey Hodges) by Raziel I.C.H.I. Znot

Map02: The Broken Ones (from Aubrey Hodges) by Raziel I.C.H.I. Znot 

 

REVISIONS FOR v1.1:

-Increased Spidermastermind hit points to 1750

-Replaced sky textures with rock detail for more of an underground feeling

-Moved shootable switch for soul sphere 8 pixels down 

-Changed Midi for a less "arcade" type of feel ((Crucified Dream - Map01) - Marc Pullen)

 

REVISIONS FOR v2.0:

-Added map02 "DE-Purified

-Changed map01 name to "The Baptism" 

-Changed Mastermind to Cyberdemon at the end of map01 

-Reduced Cyberdemon hit points to 1750 

-Increased Mastermind hit points to 4500 

-Added textures of "The Plutonia Experiment" and incorporated across both maps

-Added floor detail to Map01

-Added Black Glove sprites

-Added new plasma bolt color 

-Added new color pallette

-Added M_doom lump

-Added new map midis 

-Added new menu and inter midis

-Added PSX sounds 

    

 

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Title: Exodus 
Filename: Exodus.zip
Release Date: 7/05/2024
Completion Date" 15/5/2024 (Map02)
Author: Dmh094
Email Address:Danmhill02@gmail.com
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* What's included *

New Levels: Map01, Map02
Sounds: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Music: Yes
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* Play Information *

Game: Doom II
Map #: Map01, Map02
Single Player: Yes
Cooperative 2-4 Player: Yes
Deathmatch 2-4 Player: Yes
Difficulty Setting: All
Other Game Styles: No
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* Construction *

Base                              : From Scratch
Editor(s) used                 : Ultimate Doom Builder
Build Time                      : 6/5/24 -  to 15/5/24
Tested With                    : DSDA, GZDOOM

* Copyright / Permissions *

Authors MAY use this level as a base to build additional levels.

You MAY distribute this PWAD, provided you include this file, with no modifications.
You may distribute this file in any electronic format (BBS, Diskette, CD, USB, etc)
as long as you include this file intact.

 

BIG THANKS TO @AshtralFiend FOR THE SPRITE WORK, M_DOOM AND PLAYTESTING

 

 

 

Edited May 19 by dmh094

[Zahid]

short map, simple and basic design, straightforward progression, but gameplay is enjoyable though health and ammo is surplus to allow mistakes....

prboom cl9 uv max fda popi9.zip

[MisterLivers]

Small map, kind of complex layout,  love what you did with the default DOOM II textures, knowing that they are limited, its a decently challenging WAD, ammo and health wasn't hard to manage, I had fun, no bugs, no glitches what can I say? this map is PERFECT!

[LadyMistDragon]

Another quality map! Although it seemed the switch that presumably opened the Supercharge could not be shot. Perhaps there was a way into that cage?

 

 

 

 

 

[dmh094]

15 hours ago, Zahid said:

short map, simple and basic design, straightforward progression, but gameplay is enjoyable though health and ammo is surplus to allow mistakes....

prboom cl9 uv max fda popi9.zip

Nothing wrong with simple straightforward design haha :P Watched your run. You nailed it! :P Thanks for playing. It is much appreciated!

 

Cheers 

 

Dan 

14 hours ago, MisterLivers said:

Small map, kind of complex layout,  love what you did with the default DOOM II textures, knowing that they are limited, its a decently challenging WAD, ammo and health wasn't hard to manage, I had fun, no bugs, no glitches what can I say? this map is PERFECT!

Hello! Thanks for playing, glad you liked it! 

 

Yeah the general idea of the map was too make something with textures I usually don't have too much interest in (too many hell maps probably :P) Looks like it worked out well. I enjoyed making it! Might turn this into a kind of miniwad in the future. We'll see what happens I guess :) 

 

Thanks for playing! glad you enjoyed the experience :)

 

Cheers

 

Dan 

2 hours ago, LadyMistDragon said:

Another quality map! Although it seemed the switch that presumably opened the Supercharge could not be shot. Perhaps there was a way into that cage?

 

 

 

 

Cool run! The map seems to have a bit of old school charm when played in that classic pixelation style. Pretty cool detail haha :P 

The supercharge secret is activated

Spoiler

using the supershotgun

, But i can see how it would be frustrating not being to get it with other weapons. Might do an update where I lower the switch by a few pixels :) 

Thanks for playing and leaving feedback! really appreciated! Glad you enjoyed!

 

Cheers 

 

Dan

 

 

[Delisk]

 

[MisterLivers]

you should make more maps like this, there really fun

[dmh094]

Hello Everybody! just updated to v1.1! hope you all enjoy!

[dmh094]

7 minutes ago, MisterLivers said:

you should make more maps like this, there really fun

Thank you! I probably will end up making this more than one map :) The wad coming later this month has 6 maps, all under ten minutes :) Id say its right up your alley haha :P 

[dmh094]

4 hours ago, Delisk said:

 

Awesome run! looks like you had fun with it :) cool mod too. really brings that Doom Eternal feel haha :P 

 

Thanks for playing! 

 

Cheers 

 

Dan

[MisterLivers]

1 hour ago, dmh094 said:

Thank you! I probably will end up making this more than one map :) The wad coming later this month has 6 maps, all under ten minutes :) Id say its right up your alley haha :P 

Cant wait to play it! Its gonna be a blast!

[AshtralFiend]

Great map with the usual dmh094 quality! Compact, straightforward, and action-packed.

 

 

[dmh094]

16 hours ago, AshtralFiend said:

Great map with the usual dmh094 quality! Compact, straightforward, and action-packed.

 

 

I aim to please :P Glad you enjoyed! May turn this into another miniwad. Still thinking about it. Like the idea of an underground level set though :D Love making work for myself it seems haha :P 

 

Awesome run btw! thought that archvile trap was gonna get you near the end but you pulled through. UV practice at work right there :'D

 

Thanks for the feedback! 

 

Cheers 

 

Dan 

Edited May 10 by dmh094

[dmh094]

Hello everybody! just an announcement!

 

This wad has had a huge update! A map 2 has been added, and tons more little tweaks! See the top of the page for details! 

 

Hope you all have fun! And as always, feedback is appreciated :) 

 

Cheers 

 

Dan   

Edited May 14 by dmh094

[AshtralFiend]

Another pretty good addition to Exodus! The desaturated palette works really well with the oppressive mood of the maps.

Keep it up :D

 

 

 

[dmh094]

Thanks for playing the final version of map 2! glad you had fun! thanks again for all the help :) 

 

If I was gonna make a map 3 i think it would be set heavily in the rock caverns with walkways everywhere. Think I gotta add new flats and textures if I'm gonna do all that so we will see hahaha. 

 

Cheers 

 

Dan

Edited May 18 by dmh094