Mayhem 2018: Orange Edition is a 2018 modification built for Doom II: Hell on Earth source ports. As a custom megawad, you experience 22 new levels emphasizing fast-paced shooter gameplay. Its distinctive features include custom palettes for a strong orange visual theme and custom monsters implemented via DeHackEd, offering fresh combat challenges within the classic framework. This edition was developed concurrently with a companion project.
This specific edition comprises 22 distinct, custom-built levels. It was developed collaboratively by members of the Doomworld forums during May 2018. The project leadership transitioned for this installment, marking a new direction for the ongoing series it belongs to.
A key structural element of this release is its thematic pairing. It was designed to run concurrently with a companion project, the "Purple Edition," mirroring a concept inspired by the Pokémon series. While both projects share the same foundation, they operate independently, offering distinct challenges and visual styles.
The primary unique feature lies in its aesthetic and enemy roster customization. To enhance the distinct color theme associated with the Orange Edition, the creators implemented custom palettes to alter the visual presentation of the game world. Furthermore, the modification utilizes DeHackEd tools to introduce a roster of custom monsters not present in the base game, providing fresh combat encounters for veteran players.
As a mod built for Boom-compatible source ports, the core gameplay mechanics remain true to the fast-paced, arena-style shooting popularized by the parent game, but the level design and enemy placement are entirely new creations, offering a fresh challenge within a familiar framework.
Due to its nature as a modification for a classic title, access requires a PC running Microsoft Windows and the installation of a compatible source port—software necessary to run these types of custom Doom II additions. The content itself is self-contained, offering 22 levels of new gameplay.
This specific release, the Orange Edition, is presented as a complete package containing its 22 levels. There are no officially listed downloadable content packs, expansions, or remakes associated with this 2018 version, meaning the content available at release remains the final offering for this edition.
No screenshots available for this game.