Introduction

Before you even read the next line, your ass is already DOOMed. You've plunged into the world of DOOM 3 and there's no turning back. Your only choice is to step into the next dark hall and hope you don't die.

There are no cuddly aliens on the planet Mars, only brutally leathal demons and hellspawn. Tucked away in every pitch-black crevice and corner is something lurking and waiting to kill you. Hiding is not an option for you, as you'll have to blast your way through the many massive levels of DOOM 3, struggling to stay alive. Hundreds of halls of darkness await, and every inch of darkness is longer and more daunting than a mile in the light. Get used to snuggling with your flashlight—it's your only vestige of hope. Well, maybe not your only. Thankfully, we're here break you from the stranglehold of fear.

Inside this DOOM 3 stratey guide, you'll find:

• Basics: All the tips and strategies you'll need to destroy the evil demon hellspawn! New to DOOM? Check here first.
  
• Enemies: Tactics to bring down the gnarliest of beasties and avoid their deadly grasp, with tactics for all nineteen species.
  
• DOOM 3 walkthrough: Every one of DOOM 3's levels, detailed and beaten. Find secret stashes of weapons and health, and be ready for the next batch of nasty enemies.
  
• Multiplayer: All the skills you need to beat your friends, with level specific details for DOOM 3 noobs.
  
• Secrets: Complete list of locker combos—never skip a locker again, and earn the BFG as early as possible!

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