MAYhem 2048 [Doom II] Map 28 "Cold Seep" - UV-Max in 9:50

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MAYhem 2048 (aka MAYhem2014) is a Doom II megawad consisting of 35 maps and requires a Boom source port to play. As the name suggests, all of MAYhem's maps were done during the month of May. The project was led by TheMionicDonut and was released to the public on the idgames archive on the 27th November, 2014. Named as of the of the runner-ups for the 21st Annual Cacowards, the maps themselves had one mandatory rule when it came to designing them - they must be done so that the player is restricted to a 2048 x 2048 playing field. As a result, the maps themselves can be rather claustrophobic and short, but that doesn't mean to say that they will be easy. Recording Software used: LoiLo Game Recorder v1.1.0.1 Source Port used: GZDoom v2.0.05 (Boom-Strict compatibility) Control Scheme: Keyboard only (slightly changed from default) Mods used: Smooth Doom, custom monster & weapon sounds Map Title / Number: Cold Seep / Map 28 Map Author(s): - dobu gabu maru (Map 28) Kills: 100% Items: 100% Secrets: 100% Time Completed: 9:50 Difficulty: Ultra Violence Category: UV-Max --- About the Map --- A map so detailed and intricate, it feels like a traditionally sized map that isn't restricted to a 2048 x 2048 playing field. I also consider this level to be the most non-linear in terms of progression, as there is way more options to go about clearing the level. I like how DGM designed the map so that it appears to take place underwater (as seen in the 'outdoor' sections). I also enjoyed the submerged water caverns on the way to the yellow key. The accompanying music track, in my opinion, sets the tone for the maps theme rather well. As for the gameplay, its certainly hard but definitely not impossible. The opening can be overwhelming at first, but if the Cyberdemon can be coerced into killing everything else around it than it makes the run much smoother to tackle. Obtaining the red key was very difficult - Barons and Archies blocked access to it. Getting the Cyber to do your dirty work helped considerably, and weakened him in the process. After that, it's a matter of 'rocketing' Revenants and Pain Elementals (meatballs) and SSG'ing a Spider Mastermind, not too difficult. The yellow key route wasn't as difficult, but it did contain fights where the tides of battle could easily fall into the favour of the Demons. VERY claustrophobic encounters that got progressively more and more difficult as I pressed forward. At least a megasphere and an abundance of shotty ammo can be claimed shortly beforehand. The blue key was the easiest to get, minimal opposition and plenty of ammo. It's only when it's collected that some Cacodemons and Meatballs spawn into the main area, easy pickings. Once all the keys are collected, the BFG secret can be accessed, and it helped tremendously at the very end. All in all this was an expertly designed map worthy of its placing in MAYhem. MAYhem 2048 can be grabbed from the idgames archive here: https://www.doomworld.com/idgames/levels/doom2/Ports/megawads/mayhem14 My whole playthrough for MAYhem 2048 can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfbK4pt7rdhjNUzrleWwIvea-wKNJKbPr For more Doom content, be sure to visit my channel!: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheV1perK1ller