Relive A Different Kind Of 90s Nostalgia With Washington Prime

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Relive A Different Kind Of 90s Nostalgia With Washington Prime

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Ever wanted to fire off a 90‑s action‑movie script instead of battling demons? Enter Washington Prime, a new indie shooter built on GZDoom that trades hellish corridors for rain‑slick malls, construction sites and corporate parking garages.

You step into the shoes of Blake Kincaid—a former special‑ops agent turned real‑estate broker—who gets pulled back into the game when a buddy vanishes in Washington State. Think tense stakeouts, gritty urban infiltrations, and shoot‑outs that feel ripped straight from Heat or Clear and Present Danger. The vibe is deliberately low‑budget thriller: clean typography, moody neon lighting and delightfully cheesy FMVs.

Why it matters:

• Retro tech, modern polish – GZDoom gives you high‑resolution graphics and slick level design while keeping the classic feel.
• Controller support – rare for a Doom engine title, hinting at broader accessibility.
• Indie ambition – despite its “weekend WAD” roots, the presentation looks like a polished, narrative‑driven FPS.

If the final build lands as promised, Washington Prime could be the first GZDoom project that feels less like a DOOM clone and more like an interactive 90s thriller. Keep an eye on its Discord; the parking‑garage showdown might just become your next nostalgic fix.