For this CAPTCHA you need to play Doom to verify

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I’ve witnessed the incredible adaptability and resilience of games like Doom, which has been running on everything from high-end gaming rigs to lowly calculators for years. Now, with the advent of web-based technologies, it seems that even the humble CAPTCHA challenge isn’t safe from this legendary shooter!

Guillermo Rauch’s creation is a testament to the ingenuity and passion of developers who refuse to let their love for gaming be contained within traditional boundaries. Playing Doom within a CAPTCHA-like presentation, albeit in Nightmare difficulty, is not just a clever trick; it’s a delightful nod to the game’s rich history and the community that has embraced it with open arms.

I must admit, I’ve tried my hand at this Doom-CAPTCHA myself, and I can confirm that it’s no walk in the park – especially when you consider the fact that I’ve been playing since the original release back on my trusty old 486 DX2/66.

But as much fun as it is to see Doom adapted to new platforms, I can’t help but wonder: what other unexpected places could this iconic game pop up next? A toaster, perhaps? Or maybe a smart fridge that keeps spawning zombies whenever you open the door for milk? The possibilities are endless, and I can’t wait to see where this Meme-fueled journey takes us next.

Of course, let’s not forget the ultimate question: if Doom were to appear on an alien spaceship, could it help us prove our humanity to them? Maybe we should start practicing our frantic keyboard skills now, just in case…

Keep those Doom levels coming, and I’ll be here, ready to blast my way through them all!

A fresh twist emerged in the ongoing tradition of configuring the survival shooter game on various devices.

Play Doom on anything

The tale of Doom isn’t just about one of the most triumphant survival horror shooter games ever made and essentially the forerunner of contemporary speedrunning. It’s also the chronicle of individuals attempting to run this game on almost any platform available.

Devices such as phones, watches, or even digital pets like Tamagotchis – whatever the name, someone manages to install ‘Doom’ on them. Now, it also allows you to confirm your identity as a real human being using it.

Various devices including smartphones, clocks, or even virtual pets like Tamagotchis – whatever the name, someone can load ‘Doom’ onto them. Additionally, this technology lets you prove that you are indeed a human by using it.

DOOM as a CAPTCHA

Guillermo Rauch, both a developer and tech CEO, has crafted an engaging WebAssembly application. This unique app includes a playable ‘Doom’ level that can be controlled using your keyboard. Remarkably, it is showcased in a manner similar to a CAPTCHA challenge. To validate your participation, you must eliminate three adversaries. However, as this game is set on the challenging Nightmare difficulty of ‘Doom’, completing this task is no simple feat.

Indeed, this approach isn’t so much about enhancing website security as it is an amusing spin on the concept, similar to many attempts to run Doom games in unusual places. However, it’s fascinating to see such creative feats, even when they stem from a meme.

And if you want to try it out yourself, here you can play the Doom-CAPTCHA.

On which device or any other thing you could imagine would you like to see Doom next?

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2025-01-03 16:09