Doom Marine
The unnamed player character, a space marine fighting the demonic invasion.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow Up | Move forward |
|---|---|
Arrow Down | Move backward |
Arrow Left | Turn left |
Arrow Right | Turn right |
Ctrl | Fire weapon |
Space | Use doors, switches, and exits |
AltArrow Left | Strafe left |
AltArrow Right | Strafe right |
Shift | Run |
1-7 | Select a weapon |
Tab | Toggle automap |
Control notes
These are the standard DOS keyboard actions; custom configuration may change them.
The original game uses keyboard controls, with mouse and joystick support available depending on configuration.
How it plays
How does Final DOOM play?
The game uses a first-person perspective. The objective is to survive each map, eliminate enemies, collect weapons and ammunition, find colored keys, and reach the exit. Maps contain ambushes, locked areas, switches, teleporters, secrets, and optional routes.
Final DOOM has two campaigns, each with 32 levels. TNT: Evilution generally emphasizes large, enemy-filled military and industrial spaces, while The Plutonia Experiment is more compact and trap-focused. Weapons, armor, health, and power-ups carry through individual levels only according to the classic Doom rules; progression is based on completing maps and advancing to the next level.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Final DOOM?
Conserve rockets and cells when safer weapons can handle the encounter, especially during long maps. Learn which doors, switches, and teleporters control progression before committing to a dangerous area.
Search side rooms and suspicious wall sections for secrets, but avoid wasting health on unnecessary detours. In Plutonia, assume that teleporters, arch-viles, revenants, and close-range ambushes may be used together; keep an escape route open and prioritize enemies that can resurrect or pin you down.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Cyberdemon
A heavily armed recurring boss enemy with a powerful rocket launcher.
Spider Mastermind
A large boss enemy equipped with a rapid-fire chaingun.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
iddqdToggles invulnerability.
idkfaGrants full weapons, ammunition, armor, and keys.
idfaGrants full weapons, ammunition, and armor, without keys.
idclipToggles no-clipping movement.
idclev##Warps to a map in the current episode; replace ## with the two-digit level number.
iddtReveals additional automap information; repeated use changes the display.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the automap to identify unexplored branches and dead ends.
- 2
Save powerful ammunition for high-threat groups and bosses.
- 3
In multiplayer or cooperative play, confirm the mode and map support for the DOS version.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
A large, difficult classic Doom package with two distinct campaigns.
The maps are memorable, but newcomers may find the difficulty and level layouts demanding.
Community discussion
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