Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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So this isn't really a review of Freedoom, but a video about why I think it still matters even though we have countless mods available for Doom 1 and 2. The project was envisioned to be a free and open source alternative for those that not only couldn't afford the games, but to also create a product that was independent and accessible to everyone, and could be modified and updated at any time. Freedoom was more than just a free game, but an example, a statement of what a truly free game looks like.

Also, it's great to talk about Doom again.

Notes:
- I'm playing a more updated version of the project. There are plenty of earlier
versions you can find online.

- I'm using the GZDoom sourceport.

- The intro was an idea I had fun with. I don't care if you quick-save or not, I do it all the time.

Chapters:

Caught Quicksaving Red Handed - 0:00
Talking About Doom - 1:04
Freedoom & Why it Still Matters - 3:28

Links:
youtube.com/@OpenRA_Engine
youtube.com/@play0ad
freedoom.github.io
youtube.com/watch?v=PdGCB-qUEps
forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=61211
moddb.com/mods/quake-champions-doom-edition
moddb.com/games/megaman-8bit-deathmatch-mm8bdm
doomseeker.drdteam.org
play0ad.com
openra.net
openmw.org
trilarion.github.io/opensourcegames/index.html

A Video on the Evolution of Freedoom from 2001-2017:
youtube.com/watch?v=tQmqY1_l6TE

A Video on the Story of Freedoom:
youtube.com/watch?v=v4BIe4tF_mA&t=36s

Freedoom Release Builds:
github.com/freedoom/freedoom/releases

Track:
youtube.com/watch?v=ljjxtY7Yzyw

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