I think you're onto something, but I think Doom is closer to a Mona Lisa than a Illiad. It's a work of art that has proven it's ability to attract people to it.
Not sure what the Illiad of games is. Maybe there isn't one. Maybe Doomguy and Mario are closer to mythos like Hercules and other demigods.
Not sure what the Illiad of games is. Maybe there isn't one. Maybe Doomguy and Mario are closer to mythos like Hercules and other demigods.