DUSK

this is one of the best boomer shooters I've played. the guns go bow plink boom poomf and shwing. the bhops go hun hun hun footstep footstep footstep. and it spooky boo .

Great game. Do not let it fool you that it is but a retro shooter.
It has a deep atmosphere, amazing level design and combat that will keep you playing for hours.
100% recommend.

This was (if I'm remembering right) one of the first of the wave of retro boomer shooters. That might make you think it's a little more generic, a little less creative, than the games that came later.
You'd be wrong.
The level design here is immensely creative and fun - almost like a tour of the best custom Doom/Quake levels. They also manage to avoid a lot of the pitfalls of classic level design (like the over-reliance on mazes) while still feeling believably retro. I really want to say more, but I don't want to spoil some of the cooler sections, so I'll just say: It's great!
The art & environmental design is phenomenal, too. There are some scenic moments in this game that made me gasp out loud (and then hammer the screenshot button). Stuff that I would expect in a Kitty Horrorshow game, not a rambunctious boomer shooter. I never knew quite what to expect when rounding the next corner.
And, naturally, the gameplay is basically fun-in-a-can. It absolutely feels like one of the classic 90s shooters, in a good way - it even has bunny hopping. It's admittedly nothing you haven't seen before, but hey - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Dusk is already doing plenty of unique stuff elsewhere, so I think keeping the gameplay classic (but very polished) was a good move.
If you like boomer shooters at all, this is a must play.

As a Boomer Shooter, DUSK is really good where it counts. The movement is tight, shots are accurate and taking down enemies feels satisfying. There are many different weapons, from normal pistols to exploding rivet guns, and many enemies like Wizards, Wendigos and dogs in rolling cages. Another strong point of DUSK is the atmosphere; every level feels dank, oppressive and foreboding, and it almost never lets up. And the rocking soundtrack is the cherry on top - it's really good.
DUSK does have a few weaknesses though. Hit feedback is a bit weak, as is the weapon feel. There is not much weight behind shots and the accompanying sound effects, which isn't that important for a boomer shooter, but could still feel better. Level design is generally pretty good, but it follows the traditional "find key in one part of the level and use it in a different part" pattern of Hexen, Heretic and so forth, so if you are bad at memorizing level layouts, DUSK may frustrate at times - a problem that is made worse by the fact there is no TAB map for the levels. In my opinion, though, most of the levels are small and compact enough that it only rarely becomes a problem.
Even so, DUSK has its heart and most of its body parts in the right place. As someone who has learned to enjoy Boomer Shooters in recent years, DUSK is definitely one of the best I have played so far, and secrets, achievements and endless modes lend some replayability for those who seek it. A definite recommendation!

Very fun game with very random humor in an otherwise serious game. They only say the word "Dusk" once though so 4/10

The game where even the chickens want you dead
This game grabs you, throws you into a blender of blood, bullets, and retro-pixel terror, and somehow makes it fun. Imagine Doom and Quake had a baby who’s really into horror movies and heavy metal—and then fed it pure caffeine.
Levels are pure chaos, enemies appear from every shadow, and the only way out is through a hail of shotgun shells and adrenaline. Also, the soundtrack? Absolute fire.

Other than Quake, Dusk is probably the best boomer shooter you can buy. Yes games like ULTRAKILL exist but Dusk is a tried and true boomer shooter. No dashing, no sliding, no crazy movement mechanics. Just bunny hopping, and a crap ton of weapons.
The gameplay is simple but the levels are amazing. Episode 1 and 2 are your generic linear corridors or open environments, but episode 3 and 4 take it to the next level.
Dusk is 100% worth your money if you're looking for more dark and gothic games like Quake.
Edit: There's no 4th episode, sorry. I thought of Thy Flesh Consumed from DOOM when writing that. Also I don't consider rocket jumping or bunny hopping crazy mechanics since they have always been a mechanic since the original QUAKE.