Amid Evil

A fantastic FPS boomer shooter that has some really nice designs and weapons for the game. The combat system is also pretty well done, and the levels are pretty well designed as well. The enemies are also perfect, especially for the level's theme.

Definitely one of my favorite FPS of all time, and would recommend it to anyone.

Have you ever played something that you didn't totally vibe with, but understood why so many people love it? Amid Evil is exactly that for me.

Make no mistake: as a shooter, from a mechanical standpoint, Amid Evil is great. Movement is silky smooth, the weapons are all distinct and consistently useful, and the level design gets real weird by the end. Before playing, I wasn't sold on it - a shooter with melee-ish projectile weapons that mostly focus on leading targets? Thankfully, I was wrong, and playing the game was a total joy.

The parts of the game I didn't enjoy as much are totally a matter of personal preference: the whole crystalline medieval aesthetic is pretty, and I can appreciate the artistry on display, but it's just not for me. There's nothing objectively wrong with any of it, and I still wholeheartedly recommend this, it's just the one nitpick I could really find.

A lot of people hold Amid Evil as one of the best modern shooters out there - and while it may not top my personal list, I totally understand why it does for so many others.

Amid Evil is a nice change of pace from the usual boomer shooter formula. The fantasy setting gives it a unique identity, and the magic-based weapons are surprisingly fun to use, especially as they become more powerful throughout the game. The level design is creative and encourages exploration, making each area feel distinct. The maps can be a little confusing to navigate, although I do enjoy the atmosphere and weapon variety.

Super fun Boomer Shooter and the level designs are Incredible

Amid Evil is the kind of game that reminds you why you fell in love with shooters in the first place. It doesn’t just borrow from the classics, it understands them, refines them, and unleashes something that feels both nostalgic and completely fresh.
Its roots in Hexen and Heretic are obvious in the best way: magical weapons, labyrinthine levels, and that distinct blend of fantasy and first-person carnage. But it never feels stuck in the past. Instead, it takes that foundation and builds something faster, smoother, and far more expressive. Combat is fluid and aggressive, with weapons that feel incredible to use, especially when powered up into their devastating alt forms.
The level design is where it really shines. Each episode feels like its own strange dimension, packed with verticality, secrets, and arenas that encourage movement and experimentation. There’s a constant sense of flow, of pushing forward through beautifully bizarre spaces that feel handcrafted for chaos.
And then there’s the atmosphere; abstract, surreal, and unforgettable. Glowing geometry, impossible structures, and cosmic vistas give the game a dreamlike quality that sets it apart from anything else in the genre.
New Blood clearly poured passion into every detail. This isn’t just a throwback, it’s a statement. It proves that the spirit of classic shooters is alive and evolving, and Amid Evil stands as one of the best modern examples of how to do it right.

Game was OK. The visuals were pretty awesome, but the combat felt so meh. Felt like you could cheese a lot of the game. I enjoyed the game, but took me ages to finish it. B+

The re-release of Heretic and Hexen is a welcome surprise, Amid Evil however, is better in every possible way. The combat, level design, art direction, all done better here.. get this instead.