Modder ‘H3llBaron’ has released version 2.0 of the Essential Overhaul HD Pack for id Software’s horror FPS, Doom 3. As its name implies, this mod attempts to improve Doom 3’s graphics, and it supports the main game and its expansions.
Going into more details, DooM 3 Essential Overhaul HD Pack v2.0 fixes and improves textures, particles and materials for the levels. Additionally, it optimizes assets in order to reduce their size. Not only that, but it reworks and improves details for all levels, mapobjects, characters, monsters and weapons. It also restores micro details and effects from the game’s E3 Alpha version.
DooM 3 Essential Overhaul HD Pack v2.0 also includes all the fixes for materials from Resurrection of Evil in the original campaign. Moreover, it adds the shotgun sound from the BFG Edition and restores the original machinegun sound.
Now what’s cool about this mod is that it packs some optional tweaks and improvements. For instance, you can enable an optional setting so that all the dead bodies can stay on the floor. Bullet shells stay forever in the ground. Additionally, this latest version includes the E3 Alpha Pistol, Shotgun and Machinegun. There area also optional settings to enable Phrozo Particles v2.0 and Self Shadows v2.0.
All in all, this appears to be an amazing overhaul mod that you can download from here. Do note that this mod is not compatible with the overhaul mod for Doom 3, Doom 3 Hi Def. So, make sure to only use one of them, otherwise, there will be numerous graphical and visual glitches.
Speaking of Doom 3, I also suggest taking a look at the Runner’s Doom 3 v1.5. This mod attempts to turn the game into an old-school Run-and-Gun shooter. Then we have Doom 3: Retaliation, a mod that attempts to bridge the gap between classic Doom, Doom 3 and modern Doom. And lastly, we have RBDOOM-3-BFG which adds Physically Based Rendering, Global Illumination and TrenchBroom Mapping Support to the game.
Enjoy!
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nice
This looks damn good! Great job! Now if only someone could rework the weapon models and remove all those blocky edges.
excellent news john thanks
just installed it looks very nice. I would love a 60+ fps mod John, but is not possible due engine limitations
That actually looks pretty good.
DooM LMAO
The mod’s actually been out for a while. It’s just that HellBaron tends to update it often, even if it’s a little small update, since apparently ModDB doesn’t really have a way to add quick patches without redownloading the entire mod. This version actually came out I think last year in July or November. But it was most recently updated with some more texture fixes.
Not a cheap upscale…looks great! Will give it a try.
You’re a r**ard if you don’t know how to change the fov doom 3 lul
John, there’s a rumor of TES Oblivion Remake/Remaster at this source https://www.xfire.com/remake-the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-in-development-virtuos-games/
Reddit deleted that original post, so I’d suggest tempering your expectations. This could be legit, but it can also be fake. Since they’ve deleted it, we won’t be posting this rumor (as it appears fishy, at least for now).
Very awesome mod. Feels close to a remake. Perfect improvement to the gun sounds. They sound as powerful as they are supposed to without being changed to sound different like other mods. There are some minor visual artifacts with the shadows on characters but the other improvements more than make up for it. This is a treat to play at 4k on a 32″ screen with everything maxed out. My 2005 experience was not quite the same. 😉