''Bloom'' (sometimes stylized as ''BlooM'') is a

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for id Software's video game '' Doom II.'' It is designed to merge all of the enemies, weapons and environment elements of

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' ''

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'' and ''Doom II'', creating a

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of both game universes. It was developed by Spanish indie studio Bloom Team and released via

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on October 31, 2021.

Gameplay

The mod features a new episode "The Way of Doomed Flesh" which includes a total of nine levels, an original story, cutscenes and a new soundtrack composed by ASCIIM0V and Buio Mondo. ''Bloom'' allows players to choose between

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and

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(with their own distinct weapons and perks) and replaces the original enemies with new hybrid variants based on both games. New and updated weapons are included, such as a revolver, grenades or a flamethrower. The mod adds some graphical updates such as voxel models and improved lighting effects. It can be played in

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mode, as well as 5 different difficulty levels. ''Bloom'' is compatible with ''Doom'', '' Doom II'', ''

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'', '' Sigil'' and other custom

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Reception

Dominic Tarason of

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named ''Bloom'' one of the best ''Doom'' mods and called it "an extremely cool concept" and "a real treat, visually and aurally". Chris J. Capel of

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said "''Bloom'' is a ridiculously fun FPS" and "wonderfully unique hybrid.

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game reviewer GmanLives praised the mod level design, visuals and atmosphere and named it "one of the best ''Doom'' mods ever made". ''Bloom'' won the awards for "Best Crossover mod" and "Best upcoming mod" by

in 2019. In 2022, ''Bloom'' surpassed 40.000 downloads on Mod DB.

Sequel

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titled ''Doom/Quake Crossover'' has been announced by Bloom Team's lead designer and programmer Antonio González (better known as Drugod).

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