- Source: Bloom (mod)
Bloom is a modification for the video game Doom II, originally developed by id Software. The mod, created by the Spanish indie studio Bloom Team, was released via Mod DB on October 31, 2021. Bloom combines elements from Doom II and Monolith Productions' Blood, merging enemies, weapons, and environments from both games into a crossover experience.
Gameplay
Bloom introduces hybrid enemies that combine characteristics of monsters from Doom II and Blood. Players can choose between two protagonists, Doomguy and Caleb, each with unique weapons and abilities. The mod incorporates new and updated weapons such as a revolver, grenades, and a flamethrower. Graphical enhancements include voxel models and improved lighting effects.
The mod features a new episode titled "The Way of Doomed Flesh", which includes nine levels, an original storyline, cutscenes, and two distinct soundtracks composed by ASCIIM0V and Buio Mondo.
Bloom can be played in cooperative mode and offers five different difficulty levels. It is compatible with Doom, Doom II, Final Doom, Sigil, and various custom WADs.
Reception
The mod received praise from Jace Hall, the former CEO and founder of Monolith Productions, who described it as "awesome" on his personal X account. Dominic Tarason of Rock, Paper, Shotgun named Bloom one of the best Doom mods, calling it "an extremely cool concept" and "a real treat, visually and aurally". Chris J. Capel of PCGamesN described it as "a ridiculously fun FPS" and a "wonderfully unique hybrid". YouTube game reviewer GmanLives praised the mod's level design, visuals, and atmosphere, describing it as "one of the best Doom mods ever made".
Bloom won the "Best Crossover Mod" and "Best Upcoming Mod" awards from Mod DB in 2019.
Legacy
A spiritual successor to Bloom, titled QDOOM, was officially released by Bethesda in December 2023 as an add-on for Quake, commemorating the 30th anniversary of Doom. The add-on, created by Bloom Team's lead designer and programmer Drugod (Antonio Gonzalez), allows players to experience the first episode of Doom within the Quake engine, featuring enemies from both games.
Bloom Team is developing a new video game titled Voidwalker, inspired by certain aspects of Bloom.
See also
Doom modding
Brutal Doom
References
External links
Bloom at Mod DB
Bloom at GitHub
Bloom Team YouTube channel
Bloom Team on Facebook