Samsara
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| Author | TerminusEst13 |
| Ports | ZDoom, Zandronum |
| IWAD | Doom II |
| Year | 2012 |
| Link | Zandronum forum thread |
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Samsara is a class-based gameplay mod for ZDoom and Zandronum source ports, created by TerminusEst13. It features characters from many classic FPS games, with each having own weapons and abilities. Version 0.3, the current version, received one of the Multiplayer Awards at the 2013 Cacowards. Since March 2015, the mod is not in active development. The Extra Heroes addon has since been used as a basis for a continuation called Samsara Reincarnation as of 2022.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
Samsara features eight characters from different FPS games from the 90's. Since it is a multiplayer-focused mod, all characters have specific strengths and weaknesses. For example, Duke Nukem excels at crowd control, but has the worst defenses.
Characters[edit]
| Name | Game | Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Doomguy | Doom II | Damage |
| Chex Warrior | Chex Quest | Defense |
| Corvus | Heretic | Utility |
| B.J. Blazkowicz | Wolfenstein 3D | Marksman |
| Parias | Hexen | Brawler |
| Duke Nukem | Duke Nukem 3D | Crowd control |
| Security Officer | Marathon | Suppression |
| Ranger | Quake | Artillery |
| Prisoner 849 * | Unreal | N / A |
* The character has not been implemented yet.
Features[edit]
Samsara includes different client variables for gameplay options. For instance, in the upcoming version 0.31, there is togglable gore.[2]
Reception[edit]
The mod has largely been positively received, obtaining a short article on Kotaku[3] and mentions in a larger article on Doom mods on GameFront[4] and in a article on Chex Quest HD from Rock Paper Shotgun.[5]
Trivia[edit]
- The mod's creator, TerminusEst13, has stated on multiple occasions that he will not add Strifeguy from Strife and Caleb from Blood to the roster, despite frequent requests.[6] He will not add Strifeguy for balance reasons and Caleb because the character's attacks are too similar to those of others.[7][8] Both and more were featured in the Extra Heroes addon.[9][10]
External links[edit]
- ZDoom forums thread
- Zandronum forum thread
- Samsara on Mod DB
- GitHub repository
- Review at ONEMANDOOM: WAD Reviews
References[edit]
- ↑ Shiny Metagross (11 February 2022). Samsara Reincarnation 2.0 / ReMixer 1.1. Doomworld forums. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ TerminusEst13 (8 November 2013). Samsara - No longer under active development. Zandronum forums. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ Neltz, András (4 November 2013). "Blasting Through Doom's Levels as Duke Nukem? There's a Mod For That." Kotaku. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ Tarason, Dominic (21 October 2013). "HorrorScope Halloween: Doom – 23 Mods For Your Circle Of Hell." GameFront (archived 🏛). Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ Tarason, Dominic (25 February 2019). "Chex Quest HD is looking crunchy and nutritious in new footage." Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ TerminusEst13 (8 May 2017). "Anonymous asked: what's the story behind Caleb in Samsara?" Memento of Desultory. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ TerminusEst13 (8 September 2012). Samsara - No longer under active development. Zandronum forums. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ TerminusEst13 (18 October 2022). Samsara - No longer under active development. Zandronum forums. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ kmxexii (15 January 2019). "Samsara (SAMSARA-V0.3666-BETA.PK3)." ONEMANDOOM: WAD Reviews. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ (21 April 2017). "Samsara Extra Heroes." Gaming Room. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
