“I am currently slaughtering my way through demonic legions in Chapter 4, and I feel nothing but pure, child-like joy returning to my roots as a badass Demon Slayer,” he wrote. “I may not be around to see the upcoming DLC, but I am incredibly grateful to finally have this game in my hands.”
He expressed his profound thanks to the team at id Software for creating a masterpiece that not only revitalized the FPS genre but also “reinvented the wheel” in a way no other title could. “Thank you for crafting such an legendary series for fans like me. Rip & Tear, lads!”
My days are nearing and my local hospital allowed me any request. This is how I will go out. Rip & Tear, brothers and sisters. from r/Doom
The post quickly caught the attention of the game’s creators. Pinned at the top of the thread are poignant messages from several key figures, including Hugo Martin—the director of 2016’s Doom, Doom Eternal, and The Dark Ages—as well as original series creator John Romero.
“I tell our team all the time: people care deeply about our games, so we must put that same level of care into making them,” Martin shared. “It has been the greatest honor of our careers to develop these games for fans like you. To make the Slayer feel powerful, we infuse him with the traits of a true hero: strength, courage, and heart. We make him like you. RIP AND TEAR, my friend. You are the real Slayer.”
Romero added that he was deeply moved that the fan chose Doom as a companion for his final journey. “You are the definition of bravery. When we created Doom, we wanted to build a world where you felt powerful even against impossible odds. Knowing it has been a steady, familiar presence for you means more to me than words can say. You are not alone in that room. You are standing in a place where millions of us have fought alongside you. Every moment matters because you do.”
Bethesda community manager Joshua Boyle, a familiar face from official Doom livestreams, also reached out via private message to offer additional support. “We want to see if there is anything more we can do for you,” Boyle noted.
Overwhelmed by the response, Wanderingreader expressed his gratitude, stating it was an “extreme privilege” to be part of such a supportive community. The outpouring of love continues to grow, with fans sharing messages that are as profound as those from the developers. One user, Temporary-Share5153, captured the sentiment perfectly by adapting a famous verse:
“Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rip & tear against the dying of the light.”
Source: gamesradar.com
