Game publisher Limited Run Games has announced the opening of pre-orders for a physical release of “DOOM” for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
Some 30 years after the original “DOOM” first debuted for the SNES, Limited Run Games has partnered with Bethesda Softworks to introduce this special edition of the classic game. Headed up by legendary programming wizard Randal Linden, who first worked on “DOOM” for the SNES in 1995, this enhanced version is no mere re-release of the original. Determined to do justice to the iconic shooter that birthed the modern first-person shooter, this new version expands upon the original with a host of new features, ‘impossible’ graphical tricks, and engineering ‘dark magic’ that will leave 16-bit gamers breathless.
Created utilizing an all-new, custom-made board, designed specifically for this project, Limited Run Games’ version of “DOOM” for the Super Nintendo greatly enhances performance, which SNES enthusiasts will scarcely believe possible. Limited Run Games has fully restored the entire “DOOM” experience, featuring all four episodes of “DOOM,” including “Thy Flesh Consumed,” which was originally introduced in 1995 as part of the updated PC release “The Ultimate DOOM.” There’s much more than that, though. Also included are levels that were missing from the original release due to technical limitations, with five new levels implemented: E1M6, E2M2, E2M5, E2M7, and E3M5. This delivers a complete “DOOM” experience for the humble SNES for the very first time.
The game will also feature a new music player, enabling players to relive the superb score of the game. High-quality title and scorecard screens have been added, along with a Level Selection menu and a Level Code system, which allows gamers to tackle “DOOM” in the method of their choosing.
In addition to the improved performance and restored levels, “DOOM” now proudly includes support for circle-strafe, monster re-spawning on Nightmare difficulty, an appearance by the dreaded translucent Spectre monster, full-motion video logos, and so much more.
Two versions of “DOOM” for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System will be available, with both open for pre-order on July 11, 2025:
Doom Standard Edition – $99.99
- Metallic Gunmetal Colored SNES Cartridge
- Instruction Booklet
- 12” x 16” Poster
- Retro SNES Box
Doom Collector’s Edition – $174.99 (Limited to 666 copies)
- Exclusive Collector’s Edition SNES cartridge – Metallic-ink Gunmetal color with Blood Splatter print and Metal Plate Label
- Premium Embossed Foil Box
- Instruction Booklet
- 12” x 16” Poster
- Individually Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
To celebrate this remarkable release, Limited Run Games has also announced the opening of pre-orders for the SNES-compatible Rumble Tech Controller, bringing vibration technology to SNES games for the very first time! This open-source gamepad will feel familiar to fans of the original SNES controller but now features powerful dual vibration support. Naturally, this new version of “DOOM” includes rumble support. However, Limited Run Games is showing love to the community by offering open-source support to developers and modders, allowing third parties to update their games to include rumble support or code new titles utilizing the feature. The new controller will cost $34.99.
This new release of “DOOM” for the Super Nintendo fuses old-school technology with state-of-the-art enhancements to deliver a thrilling new take on this iconic game.
