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A room full of explosive barrels is a wonderful place to discover that your shotgun has become a liability. Sandy Petersen picks Barrels o’ Fun from Doom II as a map he is particularly proud of, and it is an excellent introduction to his work: a memorable situation, a nasty surprise, and a player suddenly having to reconsider the plan. Ask him about another famous level, Doom’s E2M2, and he starts pulling… Read more

Updated October 27, 2026: Originally published October 22, 2025, this article has been extensively expanded with new content covering the wider Doom series, its modding community, and firsthand recollections from Sandy Petersen. The door opens, and the room on the other side has a shotgun. Unfortunately, it also has someone who already owns one. A few seconds later, you are looking at the floor while your friend is looking for somebody else… Read more