PS3 Review – Wolfenstein
Id software has finally brought their classic FPS franchise Wolfenstein to current-gen consoles. Back when Wolfenstein 3D was released, it presented cutting-edge technology and helped expose a lot of gamers to the world of 3D shooters. Now 10 years later, can Wolfenstein inspire a whole new generation of gamers, or has time passed this franchise by?
The story takes place during WWII and starts the narrative on a Nazi ship where sailors are looking for a spy on board. Enter your character BJ Blazkowicz, the series veteran who single-handedly shut down Hitler’s Übersoldat program and thwarted the resurrection of ancient superhuman, King Heinrich I. He has been sent to stop a missile attack, and while onboard he finds a medallion that carries some sort of mythical power. The allies’ scientists discover that the medallion is the Thule Medallion, and it is used to control the Black Sun. They conclude that to get more answers, BJ needs to go to Isenstadt to find out what the Nazis are up to, as well as help out the local resistance.
BJ also discovers a second medallion, and learns that when used he can enter something called the Veil. The Veil allows BJ to see a darker realm where creatures are flying around and secret doors are visible, that otherwise can’t be seen with normal vision. The Veil also posses quite a few benefits, such as illuminating your enemies to make them easier targets. BJ can also move quicker with the Veil throughout the game. As BJ discovers more crystals he unlocks more abilities like the ability to slow time or conjure up a shield.
The gameplay in Wolfenstein is pretty standard for an FPS, and though it doesn’t bring anything new to the table, it does it fairly well. The shooting mechanics are well incorporated, and the ability to have the Veil powers spiced up the action. Although the missions themselves were quite linear, how you receive your missions isn’t. Isenstadt is BJ’s main base of operations, and is essentially an open world. You can travel freely throughout the streets and most buildings, as well as the sewers and rooftops. Within Isenstadt, there is also a black market where you can purchase upgrades for weapons, as well as veil powers.
10 Responses to “PS3 Review – Wolfenstein”
Same with activision’s Prototype, the side missions are varied from very easy to insanely hard. I wish devs would look on the dificulty to be more balanced. I got all gold though. I almost finished the game but I stopped. It feels like its getting old. Infamous is much better.
Wolfensteins multiplayer was brutal, no wonder people were axed on release day.
The single play was okay though, a somewhat good rent.
I knew this would FAIL!
i thought this game was pretty good. I only got to play like 3 missions but it was fun, and the game play was great.
I have only played through about 4-5 missions but I enjoy the title….although I agree the multiplayer is indeed broken.
From the IGN and Gamespot reviews, it sounds like the 360 online works just fine. Another reason I’d never buy anything from Kotick’s company. Ever.
@Adam Wolfe
this game is a major fail lmfao… and im pretty sure every time you guys put up a story about this game im in there saying it will suck! and i was right!
another shitty shitty remake…. a company trying to make money of an already well established franchise and leaving it dead… just like my bionic commando… which i am still pissed about.
not a bad review… the game is nothing stellar that’s for sure, but does offer quite a long campaign (i beat it in under 12hrs) and that’s a lot these days for games lol.
The multiplayer is just horrible though, so i’d give that a 1 out of 5, but single player i’d give a 3.5 out of 5.
I knew it ! Thanks for the review
th game felt basic