The first episode, comprising nine levels, was distributed freely as shareware and played by an estimated 15–20 million people within two years the full game, with two further episodes, was sold via mail order. Players assume the role of a space marine, popularly known as Doomguy, fighting his way through hordes of invading demons from Hell.
Doom is a 1993 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by id Software for MS-DOS.