KidDeath

User Score
8.0

Presentation - 9.0
Gameplay - 7.5
Value - 8.0

When iD Software introduced Wolfenstein 3D in 1992 they essentially founded the World War 2 FPS genre and by that the games following it continued to build upon its success adding new features and improving the engine as they go along.

Wolfenstein was a joint project between iD Software and Raven Software. It was developed as iD's attempt at reviving the franchise favorite and they didn't miss the mark by much.  The single player campaign offers a breath of fresh air to the series, but the multiplayer lacks greatly in offering anything to the table. However they have shown that iD Tech 4 can still be a beautiful engine although nearly 3 years old.

The story brings back series protagonist, B.J. Blazkowicz, who again must take on the Nazi regime in a showdown that will determine the fate of the entire world.  During his attack on a Nazi warship Blazkowicz finds a mysterious medallion that he later finds to be a artifact powered by Black Sun energy. The Nazis were planning to use this energy to overpower the governments of the world and continue their attempt in world domination.

The campaign felt short but it did not fail to bring back that classic feel of the previous Wolfenstein games.  The mysterious environment and the need to find hidden treasure always brings back memories of the original Wolfenstein 3D.

Multiplayer can be fun yet reptitive which does not give it much room to compete with the current FPS juggernauts such as Modern Warfare. It does build on the success of Return to Castle Wolfenstein and the incredibly popular free alternative, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory.

Although $50 the game proves to be well worth the price and has potential to grow a fine fanbase which will offer unique online experiences.