Annie are you okay?
I’m honestly shocked at how popular id Software’s perennial classicDoomhas been. While work is currently underway on a sequel to 2016’sDoom, fans are still passionately making map packs and add-ons for the original games that put id Software on the map. Not content to let that passion die, modderSergeJknhas just released a brand new mod titled “Annie” unto the world. Coming out after 12 years in development, the first of four episodes cannow be downloadedfor your enjoyment.
The mod gets its title from the storyline contained within its levels. The UAC (United Aerospace Corporation) has captured a Spider Mastermind named Annie and is attempting to re-engineer her to fight for them. I’m pretty sure you’re able to guess what happens next, as this is aDoommod after all. The official description reads, “As the only surviving member of your squad, you made your way into the nearest complex, hell-bent on shutting down the entire installation and facing the biggest threat that mankind has ever known…”
“Annie” comes to life thanks to the GZDoom source port. This allows for a lot of complex graphical elements that are impossible on the originalDoomengine. Many newer mods (such asBrutal Doom) make use of this and push id’s classic beyond what was ever capable in the ’90s. Even without running on the original code, I’m still blown away by the fact thatDoomis getting new mods in 2018.
There isn’t a timeframe for the remaining three episodes, but I doubt we’ll need to wait another 12 years for them. Even if we do, getting some moreDoomaction is never a bad thing.
Doom 2mod Annie launches after 12 years in development[PC Gamer]
