AniDoom
Mod for Doom II: Hell on Earth (1994) | Category: Visuals and graphics
Author: Swampflies | Curator: 
Modbadger
Mod for Doom II: Hell on Earth (1994) | Category: Visuals and graphics
Author: Swampflies | Curator: Modbadger
AniDoom — HD upscale pack for Doom that preserves the original visual style and color palette while completely eliminating pixelated textures.
Localizations:
Localizations:
Language Independent
The mod does not change the game's text, interface, or voice acting. It is compatible with all language versions.
Nearly all textures, sprites, and interface elements have been reworked in high resolution without distorting the classic aesthetic. Compatible with Doom, Doom II, Final Doom, Sigil I-II, and GZDoom.
Unlike many HD packs, AniDoom doesn't aim to "modernize" Doom, but carefully transfers the original graphics to HD while preserving the signature color palette, contrast, and atmosphere. Over 90% of assets are based on original materials, and any changes follow the principle: Doom must look like Doom.
Features
ANIDOOM covers nearly all visual elements of the game: wall and floor textures, monster sprites, weapons, items, interface, title screens, and skies.
Supported:
Doom (including Ultimate Doom)
Doom II
Final Doom
Sigil and Sigil II
GZDoom 4.8.2+
Aspect ratios up to 21:9
Official widescreen assets from id Software are also included, making the pack fully adapted for modern displays.
Upscaling Approach
The project is built not on simple resolution increase, but on comprehensive processing:
If an object cannot be correctly upscaled — it is redrawn manually or replaced with original HD art.
Small elements (items, weapons, bonuses) were completely redrawn.
Monster faces, consisting of 10-15 pixels, are reconstructed manually while preserving proportions and expressions.
For photorealistic elements (gargoyles, architectural details), actual original sources were used.
AI is applied as a tool, after which all images undergo manual refinement.
Color palette and artistic style are always checked against the original.
Special attention was given to monsters such as Zombie Guy, Shotgun Soldier, Imp, Revenant, and Chaingunner — their faces, hands, and weapons were improved, while bodies remain as close to the original as possible.
Who This Mod Is For
AniDoom is perfect for those who:
want to play Doom in high resolution without losing authenticity
dislike "repainted" and stylistically alien HD packs
value respect for the original visual design
play Doom on modern monitors and ultrawide screens
How to install a mod AniDoom
To run the mod, you will need the GZDoom engine and doom.wad, doom2.wad, or one of the FreeDoom IWADs
Make sure that doom.wad / doom2.wad or freedoom1.wad / freedoom2.wad is located in the GZDoom folder
Move the mod's .pk3 file to the GZDoom folder
Drag and drop the .pk3 file onto gzdoom.exe
Play!
If you have Sigil (an unofficial Doom episode by its creator released in 2019) and want to play it, then move all .pk3 files to the GZDoom folder and create a launcher as described below, where the anidoom_sigil.pk3 parameter will come after anidoom_5.1.pk3
You can also create a Launcher.bat. This is useful for launching more complex mod builds where the loading order of mods is important, or to launch the game via a shortcut.
How to create a launcher for running mods based on GZDoom
Create a text file in the GZDoom folder, you can name it Launcher. The text can look like this, depending on which files you're using:
gzdoom.exe -iwad freedoom2.wad -file "brutalv22test4.pk3"-iwad must always be first, and the number of files after -file can be unlimited, just write them in quotes separated by spaces, like this:
gzdoom.exe -iwad doom2.wad -file "addon1.pk3" "addon2.pk3" "addon3.pk3" "addon4.pk3"Change its format from .txt to .bat by simply renaming it. Now you can launch your builds with a double-click on this launcher.
