Wolfenstein: The New Order

Overview

Reviews

Trapped in a vegetative state for 14 years, Wolfenstein hero B.J. Blazkowicz awakens to a 1960 dominated by Nazis and a life no-longer solely defined by the killing of them.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 44 expert reviews

Excellent:

13
Good:

23
Average:

6
Bad:

2

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Last revision on March 1, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Old-school combat mechanics are a refreshing change of pace
Big, loud guns with excellent feedback
Satisfying over-the-top gunplay
Memorable set-piece moments
Surprisingly good character development
Interesting alternate history storyline
High presentation values
Great writing, characters
A simple but effective stealth approach

Reviewers Didn't Like

Laser cutter can't be used creatively
Inconsequential perks system
Fighting multiple super-powered enemies at once is a tedious grind
Some missions are mundane
Tone frequently shifts between serious and silly
Archaic ammo/item pick-up
Bad dual-wielding

Expert reviews and ratings

Freed from the worries of player balance and lag, the developers were free to create an incredibly detailed alternate Earth, populate it with sinister villains and astonishingly endearing heroes, and flesh out one of gaming's most under-developed heroes just enough to make B.J. Blazkowicz into a real little boy.

By TechSpot on May 22, 2014

An over-the-top shooter with fun action, memorable set-piece moments, and decent characters, Wolfenstein: The New Order successfully transforms an old-school game into a modern...

By Games Radar on December 17, 2015

Quakecon 2015 has come and passed, giving us a glimpse into the future of the ubiquitous iD Software and Bethesda franchises. Another Wolfenstein might not be on the horizon just yet (officially) but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the offerings...

By WCCFTech on August 01, 2015

Rebel against Nazis in the 1960s in Wolfenstein: The New Order4Your RatingUser Rating: 4 (1 votes)Wolfenstein: The New Order - PrologueWolfenstein: The New Order - GraphicsWolfenstein: The New Order - GameplayWolfenstein: The New Order -...

By realhardwarereviews.com on July 28, 2015

100

The best single player shooter in ages, one that delivers enjoyable story and great action from beginning to...

By PC Authority on July 30, 2014

I was wary of the new Wolfenstein game. Coming from a new company was one strike against it. Seeing the videos beforehand, which didn't inspire me to go out and play it, was strike two. But, when all is said and done, Wolfenstein: The New Order is...

By Gaming Nexus on July 02, 2014

The prologue is set in 1946 with the Allies on the brink of defeat, and you are forced to make an impossible decision. The game then fast-forwards to 1960 in a world dominated by the Nazis. Awakening in a Polish asylum, our gruff hero BJ Blazkowicz is...

By brisbanetimes.com.au on June 23, 2014

There was the very real possibility that Allied Forces might have lost World War II. The Axis made crucial mistakes and the Allies made great strategic moves and in the technological race of the time the Allies prevailed. What would have happened though...

By GamingShogun on May 31, 2014

A lot of heart was put into this game, this is obvious. It reminds us why we loved classical FPSes, but also does its best to be an enjoyable current-gen shooter experience. It doesn't overflow with originality gameplay-wise but it is certainly fun to...

By reviewstudio.net on May 29, 2014

Wolfenstein is one of the oldest names in gaming. The series spawned the first-person shooter craze on PC back in the day, and has seen a host of new ideas (and developers) since its inception. The latest in the series does something I never thought a...

By ztgd.com on May 29, 2014

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