"The horrendous visage of the biggest demon you've ever seen crumbles before you... The invasion is over. Earth is saved. Hell is a wreck. You wonder where the bad folks will go when they die, now. Wiping the sweat from your forehead you begin the long trek back home. Rebuilding Earth ought to be a lot more fun than ruining it was." Product Information
Once the ships have safely launched, the Marine is the last human left on Earth. He discovers that the source of the invasion is a massive interdimensional portal located in his own hometown.
Realizing that closing the portal from Earth's side isn't enough, the Marine steps through the gateway into Hell itself to destroy the invasion at its source. Ending Text: The Victory Doom 2: Hell On Earth
After defeating the final boss, the Icon of Sin , the game concludes with a final message:
In , the narrative is conveyed through various in-game text screens that appear after completing certain clusters of levels. These screens provide context for the Doom Marine's progression from Earth's scorched cities into the heart of Hell to stop the invasion. Opening Text: The Story Continues "The horrendous visage of the biggest demon you've
Text screens appear between levels to transition the story across its three main acts:
The game begins immediately after the events of the original Doom . Upon returning to Earth, the Marine finds the world overrun by demons : Hell is a wreck
The Marine learns that the survivors of Earth are trapped in a starbase, the only way to escape the planet. He must clear the way for the evacuation ships .