These are the 100 best games of all time

99. Doom (2016)

What it’s about: Demonic forces in the far-flung future have overwhelmed a Union Aerospace Corporation research facility on Mars. Should the demons triumph, Earth will soon be overrun, too, so to prevent the apocalypse, scientists awaken a lone Marine to wipe out the legions of Hell.

Why we like it: A love letter to the Doom game of old, Doom 2016 embraces and elevates what came before in what was easily the fastest and most chaotic game in the series (pre-Doom Eternal, at least). Boasting propulsive gameplay, over-the-top finishers, and a genre-defining heavy metal OST, there’s a Hell of a lot to love in Doom 2016. Ok, we’ll admit the reboot doesn’t have a compelling story, but that won’t matter to those who believe gameplay is king.