Map 3: The Gantlet

Your Doom II walkthrough for Map 3: The Gantlet. Learn enemy tactics, find secrets, and grab essential items like the Blue and Red Key Cards. Let's beat this level!

Alright, let's dive into Map 3, aptly named "The Gantlet." Don't let the name fool you; it's not about a brutal, drawn-out fight, but more about navigating a tricky series of encounters. We'll get through this together!

Walkthrough:

1. You start alone in a small room. Look left through the window – you can pick off three of the four hit-scanner enemies outside from here. Once you've done that, head through the door on the right.
2. This next room is filled with Imps and, conveniently, your first Shotgun. There's also a Shotgunner here, so deal with them. You'll find stairs leading out.
3. As you move around the area outside, you'll encounter more hit-scan enemies. Clear them out. Keep an eye out for the Mega Armor you might have spotted earlier. Warning: Picking up this Mega Armor triggers a trap just to its right – a room full of hit-scanners will open up, so be ready to fight!
4. Head back to the upper hallway and take the elevator to the east. This leads to a HUGE ROOM with enemies on both sides. Your best bet here is to hang back and let the enemies on opposite sides fight each other.
5. This large room introduces a NEW ENEMY: the Chaingunner. These guys are tough, armed with a chain gun, and there's one on each side of the room. Prioritize taking them out once the fighting starts, then back up and clear out the rest of the enemies on your side.
6. You'll get Chainguns from these enemies, which are great for clearing out the remaining foes on the other side. There are also some items in a secret area nearby.
7. The two water areas in this room each have TWO Chaingunners (four total). Make sure to eliminate them first before focusing on the other side.
8. Secret Area 1/1: Look for a