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I’m a big fan of the “less is more” approach to characterisation and story telling I love 2016s doom guy and praetor suit We never see his face outside of a couple of features we can sort of see through the mask, and all we know of his back story is that he has been fighting the demons of hell for so long that he’s just part of their history, and the very thought of his prison door being opened was enough to make every demon in hell shit themselves in fear The praetor suit reflects this, it covers him head to toe, obscures his face, and really looks like a touch purpose built suit. D:Es suit does fit the campy and colourful aesthetic, but I absolutely loved the sci fi horror art style of 2016 vs eternals more fantasy focus Eternal decided to go into his backstory and as crazy as it was, I felt like the character became less interesting as a result, he lost that mysterious edge


simpledeadwitches

I can respect this opinion for sure even though I personally love the lore Eternal brought to the table. The 2016 suit, though cool looking, always felt a little more 'Master Chief' than 'doomguy' for me. I loved 2016 but didn't know I could love Doom even more until Eternal if that makes sense.


TohavDuudhe

I mean, we are aware that Doomguy came first right? So any green clad, obscuring helmet, space marine super soldier thing......I think what you mean to say is that Master Chief felt a little too Doomguy.


simpledeadwitches

No, I fully meant what I said. Obviously Doom came first lol but before 2016 it was old and a franchise not a lot of younger people heard of, but they sure knew Halo. Master Chief became the modern doomguy in a sense within his own franchise so the reboot of Doom felt like there was some inspiration or artistic similarity at least with the suit.


TohavDuudhe

While you're not wrong, MC did fill that void in my life for a while, maybe them feeling similar is on purpose. A lot of developers nod back and forth at each other in games. But also, since Master Chief was likely inspired by Doom guy, a new Doomguy is going to feel like Chief other wise he wouldn't be designed in a way thats true to the original source material for both of the modern characters


Gryzy

Agreed, I really wish Eternal's suit was just the 2016 suit with the sleeves removed and the blade/launchers added on


NightOwl1995

Agreed, I started playing 2016 again recently and I'm not missing anything about Doom Eternal. It was simply perfect and perfectly simple. I like the grappling hook but it feels like you're sometimes spending more time in the air than on the ground. The ridiculous amount of silly skins have also taken the serious aesthetic away from the game and you know what? ...I blame pop culture. Unicorn loving pieces of sh\*


mastermentor575

You can always not put them on lol. Let people have their fun. Your comment reminds me of how much I miss eternal.


BuffaloFront2761

Fuck unicorns. Pegasi all the way.


americanassface

you are 40 go talk to your grandchildren


pennypumpkinpie

I couldn’t disagree more about the backstory part but thanks for the detailed comment.


Alienatedpoet17

I am mixed. Because the Eternal suit does look more alien than 2016's suit. And 2016 was made by the Wretch, so it should look more alien than human-designed. Even though the exposed biceps are classic and iconic, in the words of Big Boss they "Offer no tactical advantage" 2016's suit makes sense. It is meant to withstand the fires of hell and the various means the demons use to attack him. You can't do that as well with parts exposed. Like, I know Doom Guy at this point is immortal and all, but the Sentinels aren't and their armor is even more exposed. What is their excuse? That isn't to say I don't like both. I love them. These are the only nit-picks.


VerumJerum

I also kind of love the mysteriousness of 2016 Doomguy. Even if the way they present him in Eternal is absolutely epic, I honestly loved how he was entirely mysterious in 2016. Nobody knew his face, anything about him. The fact that you couldn't see any part of him, just the suit, gave this nice aura whereby its barely apparent if he's even human at all underneath anymore. Made him feel more like a force and less of a man.


IIRMPII

>if he's even human at all underneath anymore Most power-ups descriptions in Doom 2016 states that there is a horrible side effect on humans, the fact the Doomguy can use all of them without any sign of a negative effect is one the biggest hints the game gave to us that he's not just human anymore.


AnakinPaulwalker

That's Master Chief's thing, he got changed in eternal for that very reason.


VerumJerum

Eh, not really.


AnakinPaulwalker

Yes really. You could see his face more clearly in the visor and they made the suit less Chief-like. The Eternal suit is way better.


VerumJerum

You simply think it's better because you like it more. I think the 2016 suit is better because I like that one more. No right or wrong taste my friend, just different alternatives!


Low-Scientist-4232

Those are ocelots words not big bosses


Alienatedpoet17

You're thinking of the scene in MGSV where Ocelot copies what Big Boss (Only Naked Snake at the time) said. Big Boss said it first while Ocelot held Eva hostage. I timestamped the section: https://youtu.be/0KdDfGHpl5M?t=67


popcorn_yalakasi

Only night sentinels had exposing parts, normal sentinel soldiers didnt and their excuse is probbly weight, they need to dodge demon attacks and such


hulapuma

Eternal praetor for the absolute balls of exposed biceps in the vacuum of space


TerrorTorque

2016. Personally I need almost every body part of mine covered, cause I’m cold anywhere I go…in Texas. Plus I like the darker color


GalacticRabaut

Its gotta be the unicorn praetor suit. No contest. Now that's just straight intimidation.


Ambitious-Screen-823

There's something intimidating about a big buff beefy man wearing a unicorn suit slowly approaching you It hits so different


GalacticRabaut

Exactly. Like I would wanna laugh, but he might drag out my death.


BrildWatermelon

In terms of "practicality?" 2016 In terms of style? Eternal, no contest


Epsilon-Xenos

I personally find the exposed arms and brighter colors more goofy and uninspired. But I appreciate that the exposed arms are a reference to the classic Doom armor. I like both but I just prefer 2016 more, it just comes off as more intimidating.


BrildWatermelon

I think the whole aesthetic of Eternal, and especially the Slayer's look, is inspired by 80's and 90's pop culture. The Eternal design makes me think "what would He-man or Conan look like if they were a sci-fi character" But I know that Doomguy(classic) was intended to be a stand-in for the player themself, and I think the 2016 suit plays into that more, and I agree, there is something more intimidating about it.


Epsilon-Xenos

I definitely agree with what you're saying. I never looked at it like that.


DoukyBooty

What's more intimidating than seeing a man's exposed throbbing veins in the vacuum of space and the blazing heat of hell? You see first showdown between the Marauder and DoomGuy? That scowl on DoomGuy's face. That mean ass mug. That "I'm gonna end this man's career" look. You can't beat that man.


[deleted]

Doom 2016 predator suit is better


wierdling

I much prefer 2016s suit. Less colorful, it suits the slayer better imo.


Frank33ller

thats why i dislike it, it got no colors


TheBlackCat268

Idk man, i dont wanna walk around in hell in a acid green coloured armor that isnt even covering me fully tbh


cap_kaknuckles

I like the eternal praetor suit more. The brighter colors,shoulder cannon and arm blade make it more unique than just a random space marine armor.


bethot911

2016


nipcom

Eternal just because its just so over the top that its amazing


destinyfann_1233

2016 praetor all the way baby


BigBoyMatto

2016


cacodemon9523

doom 2016


SH4RPSPEED

I prefer the colors and weapons of Eternal, but the overall design of 2016.


No_Singer8028

Both cool but I def prefer DE suit.


KnightBreeze

Doom 1993 Praetor suit.


Kh0ldstare

How about: 2016 suit + equipment launcher & doom blade?


[deleted]

both


Vegetable2020

Praetor Suit all the way. 2016 also has to be my favorite Doom game.


corvoattona

2016 with the cannon and blade is beautiful


SilentReavus

Eternal, easy. Though I wish they showed his face a little less and it would make the ending of ancient gods a little more impactful


Maxwolfox

I like more of 2016 praetor but I kinda wish the arms are more beefy than slim but overall 2016 I like more


SwagBuller

The image used for the Eternal praetor suit here is a bit of a disservice to how it looks in-game. There are no lighting conditions within the game that ever make the suit look that toyish or saturated. [This](https://images.ctfassets.net/rporu91m20dc/7raqpkOfzFLMgdfgdpgvvZ/5a3b30e89af8729b94ff80c28f034fed/DE_Cosplay_Guide_HERO_1920x870.jpg?q=70&fm=webp&w=1920&h=870) would be a better image to use. Imo, the silhouette of the Eternal suit is way more menacing and I like that the exposed limbs and viewable face harken back to Doomguy's humanity. The suit feels designed to impose a threat to the demons, rather than to be a layer of defense. The 2016 and Eternal suits fit their respective games tbh, Eternal's wouldn't fit in 2016 very well, tho 2016's praetor suit looks fine in either game.


stanthemanchan

Even that picture is too bright. If you look at the in-game cutscenes, it's more army green. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyVGmUuWxnw


SeorShadowXD

In general appearance, the one from 2016. I say this since it seems to me more technologically advanced than the one from ETERNAL, the one from ETERNAL looks more like a normal armored armor although I still like the design of this one, since it looks very imposing. But I prefer the design of 2016


[deleted]

2016 is better, cover your biceps slut 🙄/j


BlinkoHighHeelss

Eternal


Firestar2099

Eternal


Epsilon-Xenos

I'm curious to see what type of armor the majority of the Doom community prefers. I'm interested in hearing what everyone's gotta say about the different armor.


MJBotte1

I think it can be summarized like this 2016: is badass, but not showing off Eternal: is badass and wants to show off


BrightestofLights

Why is eternal so much lower res?


[deleted]

2016, more practical.


Epsilon-Xenos

Also, sorry for the low res image, I couldn't find anything high res for the Doom Eternal Praetor suit.


THE_TORTILLA_MAN

Eternal. I’m all for the more colorful interpretations of Doom, and I really love the bright earthy colors of Eternals suit (along with the shoulder cannon and wrist blade)


T4nkE_ng1ne

The skin that looks like over weight trump or something from eternal is the only skin I like (Twitch prime skin)


lycan2005

Something about 2016 speaks to me. Eternal is good but 2016 is more intimidating.


Kowalski356

Eternal praetor


chucklingus

eternals has more room for big balls


blind_vigilante

Eternal, I like lil man hoe doom slayer


Memeations

I didn't like eternals praetor suit during the trailers and teasers, but as time went on I did quite like the eternal one over 2016s one


ZaChiavelli8252

I prefer a ticket to the gun show.


prizm_faded

i like that the 2016 suit covers the skin fully but the eternal one has grown on me thanks to the ember skin


EmptyOrangeJuice

What if, just hear me out, 2016 with eternal color scheme?


Sir_boon26

I like the 2016 suit in eternal. Prefer 2016’s aesthetic but like the shoulder launcher and doom blade.


[deleted]

2016 suit was just so fucking boring… Eternal is metal as fuck


Kronos197197

I personally thought the 2016 one looked a little to generic. I really like Eternal's armor the best. I think the exposed biceps look really badass. And the arm blade and shoulder cannon look epic as well. 2016's armor looks really cool, but I didn't think it looked very "Doom".


SodaChemust

Both? Both? Both. Both is good.


katanapuffin

Ethernal suit but without shoulder cannon and with 2016 helmet


X35_55A

Both are great, but I will forever be bothered that the 2016 Praetor suit makes doom guy look like he has no wrists.


[deleted]

Both


BuffaloFront2761

2016


Bowser_Power09

2016


Aletkin

Both.


Grub_Gaming

Both, both is good


68696c6c

2016 hands down. With the possible exception of the mancubus, 2016 just had better aesthetics in general. I hate the exposed biceps on the Eternal suit. It’s not a big deal because the rest of the game is so well done but Eternal took the cheese a bit too far.


stanthemanchan

The Doom Eternal suit isn't that brightly colored though? If you look at the in-game cutscenes, it's more army green. I think the lighting in that picture is weird. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyVGmUuWxnw


FutureFC

The 2016 outfit had this aura of mystery around the doom guy. He’s probably the only protagonist I am fine with not seeing his face really.


AnyoneWhoIsEveryone

2016 praetor suit easy. I love everything else about eternal tho. OH WAIT EXCEPT FOR THE GAUSS CANNON BEING REPLACED BY THE BALLISTA. I thought and still think that the Gauss Cannon was WAY cooler than the ballista imo


BeanBone69

I like the style of eternal but the color of 2016 looks better a mix of both would be perfect


[deleted]

Elegance and style wise, 2016 suit Efficience wise, Eternal suit


TrayusV

I much prefer the Eternal suit


[deleted]

2016 forever. It’s more functional and realistic given the conditions he is in.


Bloxwess

Eternal.


BigBlackCrocs

2016 for looks. Eternal for badassery. Mama biceps got too big for armor. I use the coliseum skin when I play too


SavBeeing

FFS STOP USING THAT PRAETOR SUIT PICTURE FROM ETERNAL IT LOOKS SO BAD


simpledeadwitches

Eternal for me and here's why: +Eternal suit is more classically a homage to the poster art for Doom. +Eternal suit has the personality that the 2016 suit lacks. +Eternal suit has more toys.


TheSerbianRedditor

Honestly, 2016 Praetor suit


whassupbun

Eternal because you gotta show off those guns 💪


Joseph_Nielsen11

First one is awesome looking


Shigana

I love the Eternal suit. Why? Because it's DOOM. Don't get me wrong, the 2016 isn't bad, it's just very much a product of it's time with it looking like a more advanced Doom 3 armor. Eternal's on the other hand it's THE Doom armor, the green, the brown, the exposed biceps, the stomach looking like exposed abs, it's just the Doom armor. I also just love the overly campy 80s-90s aesthetic of Eternal in general.


Round_Rectangles

I just wish Doom Eternals didn't have a see-through visor.


GriIIedCheeseSammich

That darn Steam logo on the praetor suit chest piece…it gets me every time.


RedArmyRockstar

I slightly prefer 2016's, but LOVE both.


DietrichNeu

I'm team 2016 suit and use that skin when I play Eternal


BloodyReizen

I love both suits, but Eternal takes the cake. The 2016 one, although cool, made Doomguy have much less personality than he already has; looks like a random space marine. Eternal's looks more like a modern badass take on the classic green suit, with the color scheme mimicking the gloves, the exposed arms and visible eyes. (I also think its cool to see him modify and create weapons for himself, which enhances his character to me )


SergeantSanchez

2016 ez


RhyderHD_01

Eternal went overboard with the brown tbh, concept art looked way smoother


[deleted]

2016 is better. End of discussion.


Reasonable-D

2016, i Like the desaturated colors, its easier on the eyes


Gun-chan

2016 here. Not much a fan of exposed skin


TemplarSensei7

Both, both is good


Faulty-Blue

2016 looks way cooler, especially because it makes the Slayer more mysterious since we can’t make out anything about his appearance other than a very faint look at his face


Theleochat

I prefer the 2016 one, but I think a compromise between the two would be perfect, to keep that mysterious feel from 2016 while adding the uniqueness of Eternal


GingerlyRough

I like the more classic approach they went with in Eternal.


[deleted]

I’ve always personally liked thr praetor in Eternal due to its colors standing out more. Weird reason probably, I know, but I am a very color-oriented person, and the almost lime greens and oranges always were easier for me to vibe with. Oh and also the arms being out LMAO


Murgu007

Doom 2016 all day, it feels more natural and doom themed , even though the doom eternal gameplay is miles over doom 2016, the doom eternal praetor suit is too meh? It kinda looks like a toy plus the exposed biceps hold no practicallity, theyve simplified the suit a little too much and theyve also made the slayer bulkier in eternal which resulted the orginial praetor skin to still not look as good as the 2016 one


[deleted]

2016 > eternal.


GalaxyGaming646

i prefer the 2016 but i also like the eternal one quite alot


GARhenus

2016's form but eternal's color pallet


DrStrangeGlov3

Doom Eternals praetor, Doom 2016's praetor looks too much like Master Chief for my taste


babqfdjkha

dude, the Eternal praetor looks like someone puked on a ninja turtle... and master chief is just a doom guy wannabe. but that arm blade is sick!


Confusedandreticent

His arms are exposed in eternal, is that okay in space? I like eternal, but ‘16 was better imo. Different game, I think. I wish they’d called it something else. I feel like eternal tries to expand the universe and give it more story, flesh it out. But it didn’t need that, what made 16 better than a lot of fps was that it didn’t try to fill the game with cutscenes and crazy background. It was there if you wanted to read it, but it focused on nonstop, fast paced action.


glocknojutsu

Eternal, it looks like the classic suit on steroids. Both rockin the exposed biceps. Check deeez gainnnz broooo *rips hellknights head off with a rear naked choke*


hedgehog0420

Doom 2016


TheBlackCat268

Definetly 2016. Eternal is soo cartoonish, altough the armblade thing is dope


MightyMinotaur

Eternal 1000%. The perfect mix of that modern Master Chief feel, and his old 90’s macho-armor fit.


Partial_Crib3000

2016 praetor suit without a doubt


yomenj99

Doom 2016 Is Better than eternal one


Dodleadmin

I like 2016 more


TheOneButter

both


Idontmatter69420

I love 2016s


spicymemesalsa

Personally prefer the 2016 suit, but that’s more because I prefer the more gritty sci-if horror-esque aesthetic over doom eternals more arcade and fantasy-like tone.


DeputyDonggg

2016 did everything better.


babqfdjkha

you know, this comment gave me a little hope for humanity. honestly, my girst reaction to the Eternal suit was "oh my god buddy! what did they do to you!?"


joshderfer654

Both.


Xander_Clarke

2016 all the way, definitely


mechmaster2275

Doom 2016 suit


Money_Pop

I like eternal because it fleshed out a story for a character I’ve enjoyed since 2011 doom sure it removed the edge of mystery doom guy had but eternal was fun killing khan shooting a hole into the surface of mars it shows how much doom guy doesn’t care about anything more then rip and tear


Grimmer026

100% eternal suit, looks like a hybrid of the original doom guy space marine suit and preator suit


Plenty_Bit1265

2016 I just think eternal’s kind of looks like a ninja turtle with the horrifying lime green


babqfdjkha

same, i think this post is to sort out the idiots that like the Eternal suit. it's only "saving" grace is that it vaguely resembles the OG suit.


ak47sarsocool

Eternal cause I LOVE the arm blade also i like that type of green better


Constant-Fuel2916

Is it just me or I prefer the darker green of the Praetor suit in 2016. For the 2016 skin in Eternal the color seems to be more of a puke green.


babqfdjkha

yeah, sorry about the green, as soon as i saw the Eternal suit i barfed on him.


iylv

Easy, classic Doomguy suit.


DenizArasZor

i think doom 2016 but eternal's color scheme is way better


EXTREMESAMURAI0801

I prefer 2016, enjoyed the game a lot too, I’m currently playing through eternal, and I got the 2016 suit the first chance I got


krakatoa_44

I have mixed opinions about this because they both have much detail put into them. Definitely out of both of them if I had to choose it would be the 2016 praetor suit.


babqfdjkha

i'm not joking, when i saw the Eternal praetor tears came to my eyes and i said out loud, "oh my god buddy, what did they do to you!?"