DOOM – a trend sparked by the launch of the classic 1993 game in unusual places has reached Telegram. You can play a first-person shooter right inside the messenger using Telegram Mini Apps. The port was developed by Axiom Game Labs.
Gameplay
The mini-game runs in the messenger on PCs and laptops, and on smartphones only in vertical mode. On a computer, you can play using a keyboard and mouse. On a smartphone, on-screen buttons are provided.
The gameplay is smooth and lag-free. Even the original sound effects are present.
Some inconveniences include:
On a laptop, you must constantly e
nsure that the cursor stays within the mini-app area.
On a smartphone, there is no option to move the camera up and down as in the computer version.
Overall, the port is high quality, and any bugs can be fixed in upcoming updates.
How to Launch DOOM in Telegram
Open the official bot, press Start, and select DOOM from the list.
Launching DOOM in Unusual Places
The trend of launching DOOM on unexpected devices began when id Software made the game’s source code open in 1997. This allowed developers and enthusiasts to modify and run the game on various platforms. DOOM was attractive due to its simple, flexible code that made it easy to port to devices with limited computing power.
Over time, people started competing to launch the game on the most unusual devices – from printers to old cameras and calculators. This trend became iconic as it showcased the community’s technical skill and humor. Blogs like It Runs Doom even document the most unconventional examples.
The ability to run DOOM on any device has become a symbol of creativity, engineering prowess, and a cultural phenomenon showing that a popular game can remain relevant for decades.
DOOM has been launched on numerous unusual devices. Among the most original examples are a pregnancy test (displaying a minimal version of the game), the MacBook Touch Bar, and even on the keys of an Optimus Maximus keyboard, each with its own mini-display. Another impressive example is DOOM running inside Minecraft, using a virtual machine to create a functional PC. These experiments show that DOOM can run on almost any device with a screen.
