Fairy Tale Spotlight: Monsters of Doom, Part 2

-Demon-

I think I speak for all Doom players that we much prefer to call these rampaging monsters "Pinkies" or Pinky Demons. I mean... aren't all the creatures in the game basically demons? Talk about lazy writing. Not that I am complaining much about them in general terms. I like them. I really do like them a lot.

The Pinky Demons are rampaging, bulky, and wide monsters that only have a biting attack. They have a fairly tough skin, but you could certainly deal with worse. The problem is that they often come in packs and can tend to block narrow passageways until you can slaughter through them. I also see them a lot in pits, kind of like using crocodiles to strengthen a protective moat.

They are pretty fast and can often gang up on you in a big feeding frenzy, so its important to deal with them in the fastest way possible. If there is only one of them and they are mixed with other demons, I recommenced a close blast from the super shotgun. They will usually take them out in one hit so that you can focus on everything else. However, if there is a hoard of them, it's time to break out the chainsaw. It is a way to conserve your ammo, and it is also way more fun. Just be sure to watch out, because they will try and surround you while your doing this. Prepare to dance! Threat Level: 3 of 10.

-Spectres-

It's a Pinky Demon that's hard to see. They move, act, and attack in exactly the same way. While difficult to spot, you can get used to it. The only real problems happen when they are placed in dark areas, but that is rare. I suppose this is my least favorite demon from the Doom games. A bit of a let down really. But when it really comes down to it, they are just Pinky Demons. That's all. Threat Level 3 of 10.

-Cacodemon-

HIIIISSSSSSS! Know that sound? That's the sound a Cacodemon makes before he shows his ugly body which is also somehow his face. This fella looks like a big meatball with a big mouth and one creepy cycloptic eye. I've heard a lot of people call him cute... and I guess there's something to it, but I'm not sure I wanna go there right now.

The Cacodemon can seem really scary when you first meet him. For one, he can fly. He has a very powerful fireball attack. And if he gets real close to you, his bite is insanely powerful. It's important to learn how to dance around his shots as much as possible because there are many times where this guy comes in groups. They have pretty thick skin too. But as intimidating as the Cacodemon is, he has his weaknesses.

Probably the most notable weakness is his ability to be "stun-locked." This is a weakness that the Pinky Demon and the Spectre also have. Stun-locking means that every time the Cacodemon gets hurt he winces. He is extremely susceptible to pain and is simply unable to fight through pain like some other demons can.

Probably the most well known method of taking town the Cacodemon is the minigun. If you can keep it aimed on him, he will never get a chance to fire back because he is being stun-locked by being hit so often. As amusing as this is, I see it as a big bullet waster. If you can get him down to your level, just use the chainsaw. If you time the opening of the attack well, he won't get to bite you. However, if you are dealing with a lot of them, just pull out your super shotgun and prepare to shoot and dance. It'll take two or three close range hits. They'll be a pile of guts before you know it.

One last thing about the Cacodemons is that they tend to fly backwards when hit. That can be a blessing and a curse. Sometimes they fly back so far that they are near impossible to damage, and then you might run into it later as they slowly make their way back. It's annoying, but another good reason to take them out quickly. Threat Level: 5 out of 10.

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