DOOM Eternal vs The First Berserker: Khazan

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: BATTLEMODE (2v1 Asymmetrical PvP), Horde Mode (Single-Player)
• Setting: Earth, Hell, Urdak, Sentinel Prime, Various Dimensions
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia (discontinued)
• Unique Feature: Aggressive Push-Forward Combat, Resource Management via Glory Kills/Chainsaw/Flame Belch, Advanced Traversal (Dash, Meathook), Deep Lore Expansion, Master Levels.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only (with AI summons)
• Setting: Dungeon & Fighter Universe (Arad)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A unique cel-shaded anime art style combined with brutal, fast-paced Soulslike combat and a deep weapon stance and skill system.

• None (Gameplay): The Doom Slayer fights entirely alone during the single-player campaign. There are no AI companions that directly assist in combat.
• VEGA (Guidance/Narrative): While not a combat companion, VEGA provides crucial mission information, manages the Fortress of Doom, and contributes significantly to the narrative and lore exposition.
  AI

• Spirit of Advocacy: An asynchronous online feature where players can summon an AI-controlled phantom of another player to assist them in combat, particularly during difficult boss fights. The spirit's effectiveness can be upgraded.
  AI Phantom

• Toys (Vinyl Figurines): Small, hidden collectible figures representing various demons, characters, and items from the Doom universe. Each level typically has 2-3 toys hidden in secret areas.
• Codex Pages: Lore entries found throughout levels that expand on the game's universe, characters, demons, locations, weapons, and the history of the Sentinels, Maykrs, and Hell. Essential for understanding the deeper narrative.
• Albums (Music Discs): Hidden collectible records featuring music tracks from previous id Software games (like classic Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein) and some original tracks. These can be listened to in the Doom Slayer's room in the Fortress of Doom.
• Cheat Codes: Floppy disk-like items hidden in levels that unlock various cheat codes (e.g., infinite ammo, all runes, specific suit modes). Once found, cheats can be enabled when replaying missions but disable Slayer Gate access.
• Praetor Suit Points: Tokens carried by ghostly Sentinel guards or found in caches. Used to upgrade the Praetor Suit's abilities and systems.
• Sentinel Crystals: Crystals that allow the Slayer to choose between upgrading maximum Health, Armor, or Ammunition capacity. Unlocking both linked upgrades on a crystal grants an additional passive perk.
• Empyrean Keys: Earned by completing challenging Slayer Gates (optional combat encounters with high difficulty). Used in the Fortress of Doom to unlock the Unmaykr weapon.
• Sentinel Batteries: Power sources found in levels or earned from completing mission challenges. Used in the Fortress of Doom to unlock rooms containing collectibles like Praetor Suit Points, Runes, or cosmetic skins.

• Tomes of History: Hidden scrolls and books found throughout the levels that contain lore about the Dungeon & Fighter universe, the Pell Los Empire, and the events leading up to Khazan's betrayal.
• Fallen Knight's Insignia: Insignias taken from powerful, optional enemies. These can be traded at the hub area for special rewards, including rare upgrade materials or unique Tattoos.

• Demonic Invasion
• Saving Humanity
• Hell on Earth
• Interdimensional Warfare
• Ancient Alien Civilizations (Sentinels & Maykrs)
• The Doom Slayer's Rage
• Apocalyptic Power
• Resource Management
• Fast-Paced Combat
• Lore Expansion

• Revenge
• Betrayal
• Dark Fantasy
• Demonic Possession
• Hardcore Combat
• Soulslike
• Anime
• Gore
• Story Rich
• Violent

• Combat Shotgun (Mods: Sticky Bombs, Full Auto): Shotgun (Versatile)
  A reliable early-game shotgun. Sticky Bombs provide ranged explosive capabilities, while Full Auto turns it into a rapid-fire close-quarters weapon.
• Heavy Cannon (Mods: Precision Bolt, Micro Missiles): Assault Rifle (Precision/Burst)
  A versatile automatic rifle. Precision Bolt offers a scoped, high-damage single shot, while Micro Missiles launch a volley of small rockets.
• Plasma Rifle (Mods: Heat Blast, Microwave Beam): Energy Rifle (Sustained/Focused Damage)
  Fires rapid plasma projectiles. Heat Blast unleashes a shockwave after sustained fire. Microwave Beam locks onto and stuns enemies, eventually causing them to explode.
• Rocket Launcher (Mods: Remote Detonate, Lock-On Burst): Explosive Launcher (Area/Focused Damage)
  Fires powerful rockets. Remote Detonate allows manual explosion. Lock-On Burst fires a three-rocket salvo at a targeted enemy.
• Super Shotgun (Meathook): Shotgun (Close Range, Mobility)
  Iconic double-barreled shotgun with immense close-range damage. The Meathook attachment allows the Slayer to grapple onto enemies, pulling himself towards them or setting them on fire.
• Ballista (Mods: Arbalest, Destroyer Blade): Energy Projectile (Heavy Damage/Utility)
  Fires a powerful energy bolt. Arbalest charges a high-damage explosive shot. Destroyer Blade launches a wide, short-range energy wave that can clear groups.
• Chaingun (Mods: Mobile Turret, Energy Shield): Automatic Firearm (High Rate of Fire)
  A gatling-style weapon. Mobile Turret deploys four barrels for devastating sustained fire (at the cost of movement). Energy Shield provides frontal protection while firing.
• BFG-9000: Ultimate Weapon (Area Clearing)
  Fires a large plasma orb that tethers to and damages multiple enemies in a wide area. Extremely powerful with limited ammunition.
• Unmaykr: Ultimate Weapon (Focused Energy Barrage)
  An ancient Sentinel weapon unlocked using Empyrean Keys. Fires a rapid spread of energy projectiles, sharing ammo with the BFG. More focused damage than the BFG.
• Crucible: Melee (Ultimate Blade)
  A powerful Sentinel energy sword capable of instantly killing most standard demons with a single strike. Has limited charges replenished by finding Crucible pickups.
• Doomblade: Melee (Integrated Arm Blade)
  The Slayer's retractable arm blade, primarily used for Glory Kills and Blood Punch attacks.
• Chainsaw: Utility/Melee (Ammo Generation)
  Instantly kills most demons (except Super Heavy) and causes them to drop a large amount of ammunition. Requires fuel, which recharges over time or via pickups.
• Equipment Launcher (Frag Grenade, Ice Bomb): Shoulder-Mounted Utility
  Allows the Slayer to fire Frag Grenades for area damage or Ice Bombs to freeze enemies, making them vulnerable or easier to manage. Upgradable.
• Flame Belch: Shoulder-Mounted Utility (Armor Generation)
  Sets enemies on fire. Damaging ignited enemies causes them to drop armor shards. Upgradable.
• Blood Punch: Melee (Empowered Strike)
  A powerful shockwave melee attack charged by performing Glory Kills. Can break enemy defenses or deal significant area damage. Upgradable.
• Sentinel Hammer (DLC - The Ancient Gods Part Two): Melee/Utility (Area Stun/Resource Generation)
  A powerful warhammer that creates a shockwave, stunning demons and causing them to drop health/ammo when combined with Flame Belch or Ice Bomb.

• Dual Wield: Axe and Shortsword Combo
  A balanced weapon stance offering a mix of speed and power. Allows for rapid combos and agile movement, making it a versatile choice for most encounters.
• Greatsword: Heavy Two-Handed Sword
  A slow but devastating weapon that deals massive damage and can easily break enemy guards. Its moveset is focused on powerful, charged attacks and defensive capabilities.
• Spear: Long-Range Melee
  A nimble, long-range weapon that allows Khazan to poke enemies from a safe distance. It is excellent for managing space and requires high stamina to use effectively.

• Praetor Suit: The Doom Slayer's advanced combat armor. Provides base protection (Armor points) and can be upgraded with Praetor Suit Points to enhance various systems: Fundamentals (health, armor, ammo capacity), Environment (resistance to hazards), Frag Grenade, Ice Bomb, and Flame Belch (capacity, cooldowns, effects). Armor is a resource that absorbs damage before health and can be replenished by Flame Belching enemies or finding armor pickups.
• Runes: Up to three Runes can be equipped at a time, providing powerful passive abilities and buffs. Examples include 'Savagery' (faster Glory Kills), 'Seek and Destroy' (longer Glory Kill range), 'Air Control' (better mid-air maneuverability), 'Dazed and Confused' (longer enemy stagger time), 'Saving Throw' (survive one fatal blow).
• Sentinel Crystals: Collectible items that allow the Slayer to choose between upgrading maximum Health, Armor, or Ammunition capacity. Unlocking both upgrades on a crystal grants an additional passive perk.

• Equipment Sets: Players can equip various pieces of armor, including helms, pauldrons, wristguards, and leggings. Equipping a complete set of matching gear (e.g., Hero's Armor Set from the Deluxe Edition) provides predetermined set bonuses that enhance specific stats or abilities.
• Randomized Gear: Armor and weapons are dropped by enemies with different rarity levels (Common, Rare, Epic, etc.). Each piece has randomized defense values and can roll with bonus attributes, such as increased health, stamina regeneration, or elemental resistance, encouraging players to hunt for better loot.

• Doom Slayer Armor Skins: Players can unlock a wide variety of cosmetic skins for the Doom Slayer's Praetor Suit. These are earned through game progression, completing challenges, finding secrets, linking accounts (e.g., Slayers Club), participating in in-game events, or via DLC/Deluxe Edition. Skins range from classic Doomguy looks to unique demonic or Sentinel-themed designs but offer no gameplay advantages.
• Weapon Skins: Similarly, many weapons have unlockable cosmetic skins that change their appearance without altering their stats or functionality. Earned through similar methods as armor skins.
• Player Profile Customization (Podiums, Animations, Icons, Titles - BATTLEMODE): In BATTLEMODE, players can customize their Slayer and Demon podiums, intro/victory animations, profile icons, and titles to personalize their online presence.

• Hero's Armor Set: A cosmetic armor set included in the Deluxe Edition, allowing players to change the appearance of Khazan's gear to a more heroic, ornate style.
• Pre-Order Bonus Armor: Pre-ordering any edition of the game granted access to a unique armor set with cosmetic variations named 'Shackles,' 'Scar,' 'Mark,' and 'Resolve'.

Progression is a core RPG element. Players earn Lacrima (experience points) to level up Khazan's base stats. A deep skill tree system allows for extensive customization of abilities for each weapon type. New moves and passive bonuses can be unlocked. Equipment (weapons and armor) is dropped by enemies with rarity levels and random stats, allowing for various character builds. Weapons can be upgraded and imbued with different properties by the blacksmith in the hub area.

The game is not an open world but is structured around mission-based, linear levels with intricate designs, shortcuts, and hidden paths that encourage exploration. Players will travel to various locations across the Pell Los Empire, including ruined villages, crumbling castles, and poison swamps. Between missions, players return to a central hub area known as 'The Crevice'.

• None (Player Controlled for Traversal)
  The Doom Slayer primarily traverses environments on foot, utilizing his advanced mobility (double jump, dash, climbing, meathook). There are no player-controlled vehicles like cars or bikes for general traversal.
• Fortress of Doom (Hub): Celestial Space Station / Hub World
  The Doom Slayer's mobile headquarters. While not a 'vehicle' in the traditional sense, it travels between dimensions and serves as a central hub where the player can access collectibles, upgrade weapons and suit, practice in a training room (Ripatorium), and select missions. It is not directly piloted by the player during gameplay missions.
• Contextual/Environmental Vehicles (e.g., Demonic Machinery, Lifts): Interactive Environment Elements
  Levels may feature lifts, jump pads, teleporters, or large pieces of demonic/Sentinel machinery that the Slayer interacts with for progression or traversal, but these are not freely pilotable vehicles.

• Doom Slayer (The Slayer / Doomguy): Protagonist
  The legendary, silent, and unstoppable warrior prophesied to destroy the forces of Hell. He is driven by pure rage and an unyielding determination to protect humanity and eradicate all demons. His origins and history with the Sentinels and Maykrs are further explored.
• VEGA: Ally / AI Assistant
  An advanced artificial intelligence originally from Mars, now integrated into the Slayer's Fortress of Doom. VEGA provides mission intel, manages the Fortress, and offers analytical support. Revealed to have a deeper connection to Urdak and The Father.
• Khan Maykr: Main Antagonist (Base Game)
  The supreme ruler of Urdak and the Maykr race. She orchestrates the invasion of Earth to produce Argent Energy, believing it necessary for her people's survival, making a pact with Hell.
• Hell Priests (Deag Nilox, Deag Ranak, Deag Grav): Antagonists / Lieutenants
  Three high-ranking priests of Hell, formerly Sentinels, who serve the Khan Maykr and are key targets for the Doom Slayer to disrupt Hell's invasion of Earth.
• The Betrayer (Valen): Supporting Character / Sentinel Exile
  A former Sentinel warrior who betrayed his people to Hell in exchange for the return of his son's life (who was turned into the Icon of Sin). He aids the Slayer with information and the Sentinel Hammer in the DLC.
• The Father (Voice): Entity / Creator Figure
  The supreme being of Urdak, creator of the Maykrs and potentially the multiverse. VEGA is a fragment of his consciousness. His true nature and intentions are a central part of the lore.
• Samuel Hayden (Seraphim - DLC): Ally / Ambiguous Figure
  The former head of the UAC on Mars, now revealed to be the Seraphim, a Maykr who aided the Slayer. He continues to play a complex role in the events of The Ancient Gods DLC.
• The Dark Lord (Davoth - DLC): Main Antagonist (The Ancient Gods)
  The true creator of Hell, Jekkad (later Hell), Urdak, and all dimensions, including the Maykrs and The Father. He is the ultimate adversary the Doom Slayer must face to end the eternal conflict.
• Intern (UAC Hologram - DLC): Supporting Character (Comic Relief - DLC)
  A UAC employee hologram encountered in The Ancient Gods - Part One, providing humorous commentary and minor assistance.

• Khazan: Playable Protagonist
  The legendary General of the Pell Los Empire and the first 'Berserker'. After being betrayed and exiled, he seeks revenge against those who destroyed his life.
• Ozma: Key Narrative Figure / Archmage
  Khazan's best friend and a master of magic. He was also betrayed by the Empire, and his fate is a central mystery that drives the plot.
• Tristan: Ally / Former Soldier
  A loyal soldier who once served under Khazan. He remains steadfastly by Khazan's side after his exile, offering support and guidance.
• Elamein: Ally / Shield Maiden
  A fierce warrior who joins Khazan on his quest, providing combat support and acting as a moral compass.

• Campaign Story Missions (e.g., Hell on Earth, Exultia, Cultist Base, Doom Hunter Base, Nekravol, Urdak, Final Sin)
  A series of linear, action-packed levels where the Doom Slayer battles through demonic hordes across Earth, Hell, Urdak, and other dimensions to find and kill the Hell Priests, stop the Khan Maykr, and ultimately destroy the Icon of Sin. Each mission features intense combat arenas, platforming sections, secret hunting, and often culminates in a boss fight or major story development.
• Slayer Gates
  Optional, high-difficulty combat encounters found within campaign levels. Completing a Slayer Gate rewards an Empyrean Key, used to unlock the Unmaykr weapon in the Fortress of Doom. These are intense tests of skill against waves of tough demons.
• Secret Encounters
  Timed combat challenges hidden in levels. Completing them within the time limit (and sometimes with specific conditions) rewards Weapon Points for upgrading weapon mods.
• Master Levels (e.g., Super Gore Nest Master Level)
  Significantly harder, remixed versions of existing campaign levels with different enemy compositions, more aggressive AI, and increased resource scarcity. Designed for maximum challenge and replayability.
• The Ancient Gods - Part One & Part Two (DLC Campaigns)
  Two substantial story expansions that continue the Doom Slayer's narrative after the main game. Part One involves retrieving The Father's life sphere and stopping the Seraphim's plans. Part Two sees the Slayer leading Sentinel armies against the Dark Lord in the heart of Hell to end the eternal conflict.
• Horde Mode
  A wave-based survival mode where the Doom Slayer fights increasingly difficult waves of demons across various arenas to achieve a high score and unlock cosmetic rewards. Features rounds with different objectives and random buffs/debuffs.

• Main Story Missions
  Follow the linear narrative path to hunt down Khazan's betrayers, uncover the political conspiracy, and discover the truth behind the demonic forces influencing the empire. Each mission culminates in a major boss battle.
• Side Quests (Remixed Levels)
  Optional missions unlocked at the hub area that allow players to revisit completed levels. These levels are often reconfigured with new enemy placements, different environmental hazards, and unique boss encounters, offering additional challenges and narrative beats.
• Spirit Duels
  Optional duels against powerful spirits that randomly appear in levels. Defeating them rewards players with a special currency used to upgrade the 'Spirit of Advocacy' summon.

1. BATTLEMODE (2v1 PvP): An asymmetrical mode where two player-controlled demons team up against one fully-loaded Doom Slayer. Each demon has unique abilities and summons. 2. Invasion Mode (Canceled): A planned mode where players could invade another's campaign as a demon, which was ultimately canceled. Horde Mode was added as a single-player wave-based survival mode.

The First Berserker: Khazan does not feature any multiplayer or co-operative modes. It includes an asynchronous online feature where players can summon a 'Spirit of Advocacy,' an AI-controlled phantom of another player, to assist in boss battles.

Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included the Year One Pass (The Ancient Gods - Part One & Part Two DLCs), Demonic Slayer Skin, and Classic Weapon Sound Pack. A Collector's Edition included a wearable Doom Slayer Helmet replica, SteelBook, lore book, lithograph, and all Deluxe Edition digital content.

The game was released with a Standard Edition ($59.99) and a Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99). The Deluxe Edition includes the main game, a 'Hero's Weapon Set' and 'Hero's Armor Set' for cosmetic customization, a digital artbook, and 72-hour early access to the game before its global launch.

The main post-launch content was the two-part story expansion 'The Ancient Gods - Part One' and 'The Ancient Gods - Part Two,' which continue the Doom Slayer's story after the main campaign. Numerous free updates added Master Levels (remixed, harder campaign levels), new BATTLEMODE arenas and demons, cosmetic skins, and quality-of-life improvements like Horde Mode.

• Q: Is DOOM Eternal a direct sequel to DOOM (2016)?
  A: Yes, DOOM Eternal directly continues the story of the Doom Slayer from where DOOM (2016) left off, expanding significantly on the lore and universe.
• Q: What is the 'Doom Dance' or 'Funky Fetus' combat loop?
  A: This refers to the core gameplay loop of DOOM Eternal: aggressively engaging demons, using Glory Kills on staggered enemies to regain health, using the Chainsaw on weaker demons for ammunition, and using the Flame Belch to set enemies on fire and make them drop armor shards when damaged. This constant resource management through offensive actions is key to survival.
• Q: What are Master Levels?
  A: Master Levels are remixed versions of campaign levels with significantly increased difficulty, different enemy placements, and new challenges. They are designed for experienced players seeking a greater test of skill.
• Q: How does the Meathook on the Super Shotgun work?
  A: The Meathook is a grappling hook attached to the Super Shotgun. It can latch onto demons, rapidly pulling the Slayer towards them. This is used for aggressive closing of distances, setting up close-range shotgun blasts, aerial maneuvering, and can be upgraded to set hooked enemies on fire (generating armor with Flame Belch).
• Q: What is BATTLEMODE?
  A: BATTLEMODE is DOOM Eternal's 2v1 asymmetrical multiplayer mode where two player-controlled demons (choosing from types like Mancubus, Marauder, Revenant, etc., each with unique abilities) fight against one fully kitted Doom Slayer. It's a best-of-five rounds mode focused on tactical team play for demons and aggressive skill for the Slayer.
• Q: Does DOOM Eternal have ray tracing?
  A: Yes, ray-traced reflections were added to DOOM Eternal in a post-launch update for PC (NVIDIA RTX and AMD RX 6000 series and newer) and current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X). This feature enhances visual quality but is demanding on hardware.

• Q: What kind of game is The First Berserker: Khazan?
  A: It is a hardcore single-player action RPG, often described as a 'Soulslike' for its challenging, stamina-based combat and intricate level design. It is set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe.
• Q: Is The First Berserker: Khazan open world?
  A: No, it is a mission-based game. Players select missions from a central hub, and each mission takes place in its own large, linear level with shortcuts and hidden paths.
• Q: Is there multiplayer?
  A: No, the game is single-player only. It does feature an asynchronous online component where you can summon an AI phantom of another player to help you.
• Q: How is combat different from other Soulslikes?
  A: While it shares core mechanics like stamina management and parrying, Khazan's combat is noted for its faster, more aggressive pace and anime-inspired visual flair. The ability to switch between three distinct weapon stances on the fly also adds a unique layer of tactical depth.

Powered by id Tech 7, DOOM Eternal boasts incredible visual fidelity and performance. It features highly detailed environments, gruesome demon designs, spectacular particle effects, and smooth, fast-paced animations. The engine is known for its ability to handle intense action at high framerates. Ray-traced reflections were added post-launch, enhancing visual quality on supported hardware.

The game utilizes a distinct, high-quality 3D cel-shaded art style that gives its characters an 'anime' appearance, while the environments remain grounded in a dark, gritty medieval fantasy aesthetic. This creates a unique visual blend that stands out in the Soulslike genre.

Iconic heavy metal soundtrack composed by Mick Gordon (main game) and Andrew Hulshult & David Levy (DLCs). The music is dynamic, intensifying with combat and perfectly complementing the aggressive gameplay. Sound design is visceral, with powerful weapon effects, distinct demonic roars, and satisfying feedback for Glory Kills and resource pickups.

Fast-paced and clear HUD displaying health, armor, ammo, Rad Suit/Oxygen levels, Equipment Launcher charges, Blood Punch/Flame Belch cooldowns, and available Chainsaw pips. Weapon wheel for selection. Codex entries provide extensive lore. Brightly colored pickups (health, ammo, armor) are easily identifiable in combat.

The UI is typical for the Soulslike genre, featuring health, stamina, and magic/spirit bars. A quick-select menu allows for easy access to consumable items. Weapon stances and equipped abilities are also clearly displayed. The overall design is clean to minimize obstruction during intense combat.

Includes a range of accessibility options: customizable controls (full remapping on PC), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia), options to reduce camera shake and motion blur, adjustable UI opacity, and options for hit marker visuals and sound cues.

The game includes a range of difficulty options. While there is no dedicated 'story mode,' players can choose a difficulty that affects enemy scaling. The game also supports remappable controls, customizable subtitles, and upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR to aid performance.

• Official system requirements for DOOM: The Dark Ages from id Software / Bethesda Softworks. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game, and background applications. An NVMe SSD is mandatory for all configurations. Hardware ray tracing support is a minimum requirement.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. However, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a demanding title with mandatory ray tracing. High-end laptop hardware with sufficient VRAM, adequate TGP (Total Graphics Power) for the GPU, and robust cooling will be necessary for an optimal experience, especially at higher settings and resolutions. Performance on laptops can vary significantly based on these factors.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Adequate TGP for the specific laptop GPU is crucial for achieving expected performance levels.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling during sustained gameplay in demanding titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with robust CPU power limits will perform better, especially in CPU-intensive scenarios.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM generally benefits gaming performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus (if available) is highly recommended for optimal framerates by directly connecting the dedicated GPU to the display.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Frame Generation; DLSS 4 reported by some sources), AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR; FSR 3.1 reported), and Intel XeSS.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: DOOM: The Dark Ages features always-on ray-traced global illumination. Ray-traced reflections (quality can be adjusted, including off), texture pool size, shadow quality, and overall resolution significantly impact performance. Utilizing upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) is highly recommended for achieving target framerates, especially at higher resolutions and graphics settings.
• Game Name: DOOM Eternal

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for The First Berserker: Khazan. This information is based on official PC specifications found on the game's Steam page and other reliable sources, adapted to the requested JSON structure. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks. The game's official requirements note specific performance targets (1080p/30fps for Minimum, 1080p/60fps for Recommended).
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. The First Berserker: Khazan's official specs are relatively moderate, so a wide range of modern gaming laptops should deliver a great experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: To match the performance of the desktop GPUs listed, laptop GPUs will need a sufficient TGP. Higher TGP allows the GPU to boost higher and maintain performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: As a fast-paced action RPG, consistent performance is key. A laptop with a robust cooling system will prevent thermal throttling during intense combat sequences.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Adequate power delivery to the CPU is important for maintaining stable frame rates, especially in a game with complex physics and animations.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended for the best performance and lowest latency, which is crucial for a hardcore action game where timing is everything.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Built on Unreal Engine, the game is expected to support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. The PCGamingWiki confirms support for DLSS 3.7, FSR 2, and XeSS 1.3, including DLSS Frame Generation, which significantly boosts framerates on supported hardware.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: The most impactful settings on performance will likely be Shadow Quality, Effects Quality, Post-Processing, and Texture Quality. The game's stylized, anime-inspired graphics may be less demanding on texture memory than photorealistic titles.
• Game Name: The First Berserker: Khazan

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Frame Generation; DLSS 4 reported by some sources), AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR; FSR 3.1 reported), and Intel XeSS.
• Key Settings Impact: DOOM: The Dark Ages features always-on ray-traced global illumination. Ray-traced reflections (quality can be adjusted, including off), texture pool size, shadow quality, and overall resolution significantly impact performance. Utilizing upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) is highly recommended for achieving target framerates, especially at higher resolutions and graphics settings.

• Upscaling Tech: Built on Unreal Engine, the game is expected to support NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. The PCGamingWiki confirms support for DLSS 3.7, FSR 2, and XeSS 1.3, including DLSS Frame Generation, which significantly boosts framerates on supported hardware.
• Key Settings Impact: The most impactful settings on performance will likely be Shadow Quality, Effects Quality, Post-Processing, and Texture Quality. The game's stylized, anime-inspired graphics may be less demanding on texture memory than photorealistic titles.

• G P U T G P: Adequate TGP for the specific laptop GPU is crucial for achieving expected performance levels.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling during sustained gameplay in demanding titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with robust CPU power limits will perform better, especially in CPU-intensive scenarios.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM generally benefits gaming performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus (if available) is highly recommended for optimal framerates by directly connecting the dedicated GPU to the display.

• G P U T G P: To match the performance of the desktop GPUs listed, laptop GPUs will need a sufficient TGP. Higher TGP allows the GPU to boost higher and maintain performance.
• Cooling Thermals: As a fast-paced action RPG, consistent performance is key. A laptop with a robust cooling system will prevent thermal throttling during intense combat sequences.
• C P U Power Limits: Adequate power delivery to the CPU is important for maintaining stable frame rates, especially in a game with complex physics and animations.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended for the best performance and lowest latency, which is crucial for a hardcore action game where timing is everything.