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I found the book far more professionally written than the old novels, and the story was a lot more exciting to read.
I personally like the way Costello wrote the Doom guy. Made me picture the D3 marine carrying out these actions in my head.
More ominous details about the teleportation project and how it's slowly starting to result in...disturbing things. Nice.
There are, however, minor aspects that deviate from the game in a manner that I find rather distracting..........Incoming spoiler!
The marine blasts an imp no less than three times at point blank range before it goes down - instantly made me feel that this wasn't Doom). Zombies also described as blackskinned and with tar for blood, which seems completely upside-downsie of what they're like in the game./spoiler!
hardcore_gamer said:
Does the book say anything about Dr.Betruger? I found it frusturating when i finished Doom 3 and i just remembered that i knew next to nothing about the main bad guy after all this time :(
Yup, there's more details about Betruger this time around, although they're still a little superficial (we don't know enough about his personal motives, but later novels may shed more light on this).
Q- Does the book have Sargent Kelly?
Yes but.....
Spoilerific fun comin' up!
In the book, he's a real dick and stupid too. Far worse than he is in the game, where he's merely bossy and demanding albeit in a professional manner. Acts like a dumbarse school bully in the novel and not like a professional you'd be willing to sacrifice your own will for, let alone entrust with your life. I guess some Sergeants are like that in reality, ugh./Spoilerific.
All in all, the novel is quite enjoyable and a very, very inspiring read. Especially for us Doom 3 afficionados.
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