Let's just say I also remember shareware DOOM, Duke 3D moral panic news, and playing Descent. That last in one might be the first truly 3D game. I was more of a strategy game player then. Lords of the Realm 2 and the OG Age of Empires come to mind.
This game is an absolute gem in a world where HALO has lost its shine, and Call of Duty turns into more and more of a mess with every copy/paste release.