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Classic Marathon (2024)

Classic Marathon cover
Developer
Aleph One Developers
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,250 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Movement is swift, combat is frantic, and the low-res corridors feel claustrophobic yet energetic.

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What players say

Players praise the story as one of gaming's best, with a compelling rogue AI, but warn that some levels are deliberately punishing. Opinions split hard on the gameplay: a minority calls it boring or the worst FPS ever, while others find the combat more satisfying than classic Doom.

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