Doom’s chainsaw sound came from a real chainsaw

Nothing captures the ambiance of a demonic hellscape quite like your uncle's yard equipment. The iconic, terrifying purr of the space marine's favorite melee weapon wasn't cooked up in a high-tech studio; it was ripped straight from a real-life chainsaw. Developer Bobby Prince simply borrowed his girlfriend's chainsaw, fired it up, and recorded the audio to soundtrack your pixelated demon slaughter.