"Technically, 'Doom 3' is outstanding. The Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound can give you an edge—if you have the right setup at home. It’s easier to spot monsters sneaking up from behind if you can actually hear them behind you. Visually the game is stunning—these are the best character models you’ve ever seen. The monsters all look terrific, but even human skin—possibly the most difficult thing for computers to get right—looks pretty damn good. "Doom 3" also makes use of the some of the best lighting effects you've ever seen. Every level is filled with regions of dark and shadow that you can only penetrate with your flashlight. Danger lurks in those shadows, which makes it all the more tense since you can't hold up your flashlight and your gun at the same time. All in all, it's a lot like walking through a haunted house. Anyone who's afraid of the dark probably shouldn't play this game—and you certainly shouldn't try to play it at night, with the lights in your room turned off. But then again, maybe you should; if you've spent your life fearing monsters that lurk in the dark, this is a game that gives you a chance to fight back."