The remastered versions of DOOM and DOOM II have arrived, bringing with them a host of new enhancements and features, including improved accessibility options. These updates aim to make the first-person shooter games more inclusive for players with disability.
Visual accessibility options include High Contrast Text and Menu Typeface, making menus and text more readable for players who are blind or with low vision.
Additionally, Screen Flash Effects can be disabled to reduce visual overload and potential seizures for players with photosensitive epilepsy.
Communication accessibility features like Read Chat Out Loud, Transcribe Voice Chat, and Speak for Me in Voice Chat enable players who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have difficulty reading text to fully engage with teammates and opponents in multiplayer mode.
Options for people with physical disability include Controller Bindings and Sensitivity Adjustments, as well as Mouse Smoothing and Sensitivity Adjustments. This allows players to customise controls to their needs.
Additionally, Crosshair Adjustments and Auto-Aim Customisation aid players who are blind or with low vision or have difficulty aiming.
The games also offers additional options like Multiplayer Settings and Display Settings, including field of view and screen size adjustments, to enhance the gaming experience.
For more information, read Bethesda’s rundown on the new Doom games accessibility features.