minimalistic, but effective way to convey the entire character's motivations. Cody Gravelle of Screen Rant criticized Doomguy's winged unicorn skin alternate custome, noting that the skin was great, but somehow missed the crossover opportunity, such as adding Isabelle skin from Nintendo'''s Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Doomguy was a popular choice for inclusion in the roster of Super Smash Bros. by fans, and also by multiple websites, including PC Gamer, GamingBolt, GameRevolution, and Shacknews staffs. In popular culture The character has been the subject of extensive fan art. One popular variant involving them has fans creating and sharing images of his hypothetical visage using 3D graphics software program and AI enhancements on social media platforms. In May 4, 2021, Bethesda featured Doomguy as part of a Star Wars Day tribute on its official Twitter account. In October 2021, after the addition of Doom Guy as a mii fighter costume in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, together with Isabelle on the roster, the final update of the game was dubbed "friendship" and "love story" by video game publications. When Doom Eternal was delayed and released the same day as Animal Crossing: New Horizons, fans of both games began creating and sharing artwork depicting Doom Slayer and Isabelle together as friends, which eventually trended on social media in 2020. Commentators responded positively towards the fan-made pairing, including acknowledgments from Aya Kyogoku, director of New Horizons, as well as Bethesda. The Doomguy and Isabelle friendship pairing has also been subject to other forms of fan labor, like a fan video and cosplay. Promotion and merchandise In September 2020, Limited Run Games offered a Doomguy Helmet Collector's Bundle, which includes a wearable "full-size" helmet, a recreation of the game's original floppy disk pin, and a limited edition print. McFarlane Toys released two Doomguy Figurines. Animal Crossing's Isabelle and Doomguy mashup Amiibo has been also made and gets a seal approval from New Horizon's director and producer. In 2020, subscribers to twitch prime were entitled to an 1980s style blonde mullet themed Doom Eternal'' skin for Doomguy. In April 2021, the Xbox brand released a series of portraits featuring Doomguy and Master Chief to commemorate Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda Softworks' parent company ZeniMax Media. See also Interdimensional being B.J. Blazkowicz Gordon Freeman Master Chief (Halo) Duke Nukem (character) Samus Aran References Sources Bethesda characters Doom (franchise) Fictional characters without a name Fictional demon hunters Fictional energy swordfighters