Blood

Blood
Companies	Monolith Productions, GT Interactive
First release date	May 31, 1997
Original platform(s)	DOS
Current official platform(s)	GOG
FPSlike
A Doom clone, but a good one. Comparisons to Duke Nukem 3D are unavoidable, and while Blood hasn't quite got Duke's charisma, humor, or stage interactivity, it's not for lack of trying, and its blend of horror, comedy, and familiar real-world locations turned macabre shooting galleries makes for a unique look and feel. The innovative weapon selection stands out; among its twelve instruments you'll find flare guns, head-exploding shotguns, voodoo dolls, and several more, most of which feature multiple attack types and fire modes, and several of which can be dual-wielded. With four base episodes, plus two expansion packs, Blood is on the long side for a Doom-style FPS, but level design stays consistent in quality throughout. Available on GOG and Steam, but the Steam version has issues with the soundtrack, making GOG preferable.
Key people	Guy Whitmore, Daniel Bernstein, Ken Silverman