Now you can play Doom inside a PDF file!

Thu,Jan 16 ,2025

 

Doom, the iconic first-person shooter, has been famously ported to an astonishing array of devices, from toasters and refrigerators to seemingly anything imaginable. This relentless pursuit of “Doom on everything” has pushed the boundaries of the absurd. Yet, a high school student has achieved the seemingly impossible: porting Doom to a humble PDF file, playable directly within your web browser.

While this “PDF Doom” may lack some of the original’s audio and visual flair, it’s a testament to ingenuity. Who needs fancy graphics when you can blast demons while feigning diligent study?

Inspired by TetrisPDF, GitHub user “ading2210” embarked on this audacious project. By cleverly exploiting the JavaScript functionality within the browser’s PDF reader, they managed to bring Doom to this unexpected platform.

 

 

 

Although browser security restrictions limited the full scope of what was technically possible within the PDF standard, the result is undeniably impressive.

Don’t trade in your gaming console just yet. However, witnessing Doom running within a PDF file is a remarkable feat, a testament to the boundless creativity and resourcefulness of the gaming community.

This version aims for:

* Conciseness and clarity: Streamlined the language while maintaining the core information.

* Emphasis on the “wow” factor: Highlighted the unexpectedness and impressiveness of the achievement.

* Improved flow: Made the transitions between ideas smoother.

* More engaging tone: Added a touch of playful humor.