Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

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  1. GoodMorningAss
    Jan 9, 2020
    8
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    WOLFENSTEIN: THE OLD BLOOD, after Wolfenstein: The New Order. Flashbacks from early Wolfenstein 2009, simply can not please. The zombie theme was conveyed perfectly, not in vain spending time on this add-on
  2. ninjack
    May 10, 2015
    8
    Few things in life (well, in gaming more specifically) are as enjoying as killing German Nazis or zombies. So, in WOB, you get to brutalize the fusion of those two evils. Solid shooting mechanics, good stealth and cover elements, responsive controls, various ways to tackle each mission, lots of weapons to use and areas to explore. Great visuals, voice and story. Try it on higher difficultyFew things in life (well, in gaming more specifically) are as enjoying as killing German Nazis or zombies. So, in WOB, you get to brutalize the fusion of those two evils. Solid shooting mechanics, good stealth and cover elements, responsive controls, various ways to tackle each mission, lots of weapons to use and areas to explore. Great visuals, voice and story. Try it on higher difficulty settings for a more robust and satisfying experience. A top performer overall, excellent follow-on to the New Order, only bad (so to speak) thing is, it is fairly short (dont forget its essentially a dlc) and leaves you wanting more. absolutely worth it.… Expand
  3. yronnen
    May 21, 2015
    9
    Great prequel for TNO with new enemies and the same gameplay quality. The story is not as rich as in TNO, but this game is much shorter- which is my only complaint. But for the low cost, it's worth it.
  4. omagic
    May 18, 2015
    10
    BJ, nazi experiments, zombies, crypts and the castle wolfenstein... Just like good old RTCW !! For me this one is even better than New Order itself - 10/10
  5. TrenakCZ
    May 6, 2015
    10
    Standalone expansion, but little better than TNO! You must play! It is better optimalized than TNO and they said you will need better PC. No, they lie! 10/10
  6. kregstrong
    May 11, 2015
    10
    this reminds me of the good ole days when we got expansions that were well thought out and actually put forth alot of effort to expand their awesome original the new order game. High five to machine games, great add on, a must for anyone who enjoyed the new order
  7. Garfoodle
    May 5, 2015
    9
    To say that it's game of the year potential would be a lie. To say that it's not really, really good would be, too. I mean, the short version of this is that TOB is the Blood Dragon for Wolfenstien. The base game was great, and it's here to just give us more of this, if slightly shorter, funnier, and lower priced. It's an enjoyable 6 Hour long game that gives you some new toys, newTo say that it's game of the year potential would be a lie. To say that it's not really, really good would be, too. I mean, the short version of this is that TOB is the Blood Dragon for Wolfenstien. The base game was great, and it's here to just give us more of this, if slightly shorter, funnier, and lower priced. It's an enjoyable 6 Hour long game that gives you some new toys, new mechanics, and new enemies to fight, and frankly, that's all it needs to do for me to reccomend it.… Expand
  8. Jacsam
    May 17, 2015
    10
    I love the wolfenstein games. They are a lot of fun to play. I cannot understand why other first person shooters are unable to make really good single player games. I realize that some reviewers state It is a 6 hour game however if you want to look for all the hidden prizes the game take a lot longer. I am up to 4 hours and only at chapter 3. If you are not into multiplayer that muchI love the wolfenstein games. They are a lot of fun to play. I cannot understand why other first person shooters are unable to make really good single player games. I realize that some reviewers state It is a 6 hour game however if you want to look for all the hidden prizes the game take a lot longer. I am up to 4 hours and only at chapter 3. If you are not into multiplayer that much then this is the game for you. At 20 its is an amazing value. If you enjoyed the last wolfenstein game then get this game.… Expand
  9. pigasksky
    May 9, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story is too short and simple.
    Weapon is not bad.
    Scenes are interesting,
    Level design is not so good.
    Enemies aren't challenging except the final boss. I was shocked when it appeared. I mean, are you sure it is suitable for the game? I just want to call Batman and tell him : Hey guy, it‘s your turn. And, some bugs when fighting with with the final boss.

    At last, this game is worth playing.    … Expand
  10. Smackk
    May 7, 2015
    10
    Great game. Same feeling as the TNO but with a smoother launch and more graphical options. If you liked TNO this game is a must. Im about 4 hours in and loving it.
  11. EggManStudio
    May 17, 2015
    8
    I remember back when "expansion packs" were relatively common. Take for example Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge or even more recent ones such as F.E.A.R: Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate - nowerdays, however, such expansion packs are few and far between, with such releases a Burial at Sea for BioShock Infinite and Uprising for Red Alert 3, and indeed the subject of this review,I remember back when "expansion packs" were relatively common. Take for example Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge or even more recent ones such as F.E.A.R: Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate - nowerdays, however, such expansion packs are few and far between, with such releases a Burial at Sea for BioShock Infinite and Uprising for Red Alert 3, and indeed the subject of this review, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood.

    The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to its predesecssor, The New Order, taking place during World War 2, directly before the beginning of The New Order's storyline. As it was with the new order, however, the story isn't the main focus of the game. The bulk of the game is concerned with its gameplay, which is functionally no different to The New Order, in that main character B.J. Blazkowicz can hold many different weapons, from the powerful Schockhammer semi-automatic shotgun to the grenade-launching Kampfpistole.

    However, in line with the earlier setting, some features have been removed, such as the upgrade feature, which now only affects one weapon, and the rechargable energy weapons - however, these have been replaced with a new mechanic, the Pipe. Found very early on, the Pipe has many uses, including as a weapon, both dual wielded and as one weapon, and climbing walls, somewhat reminiscent of the Cliffhanger mission from Modern Warfare 2. In addition, again much like The New Order, most of the levels can be tacked either with stealth or with high action with little ramification as to choice, making the gamemuch more flexible, and overall the gameplay is fun and unique when compared to other shooters.

    There are a few criticisms to be made, however. First of all, the levels are notably more linear in comparison with The New Order's. Secondly, objectives are often not very clear and objective markers don't always appear straight away, so sometimes one must look around a bit in order ot find out what it is you're meant to be doing. Finally, and this is the biggest criticism of them all, the game's final boss (without spoiling anything) is incredibly tedious and overly difficult in comparison with the rest of the game. Despite this, however, The Old Blood still manages to hold its own through its gameplay.

    I managed to complete ther game's storyline in around 5 to 6 hours, which for a game that costs about half as much as a full game is quite a lot. Ground Zeroes cost about as much and was considerably shorter than this.

    In conclusion, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a worthy prequel/expansion to The New Order, in spite of its large shortcomings. I'd personally reccommend playing this before The New Order, seeing how they flow into each other and play almost identically.    … Expand
  12. sscott0829tw
    May 5, 2015
    8
    The Old Blood is a good game followed by new order
    And we got some new gun and skills.
    love the violence and blood in this game
    some new enemies are badass and challenging.
    I think this game is better than New order~
  13. xxAoPxx
    May 6, 2015
    9
    I have never been a big fan of the Wolfenstein games up until "The New Order" (TNO), which is easily the best singleplayer shooter in over a decade, outclassing all the scripted QTE, Hollywood-type campaigns you find in other games. TNO does not only create an incredibly dark and threatening utopia, it also tells a compelling story about characters you can and will care about.I have never been a big fan of the Wolfenstein games up until "The New Order" (TNO), which is easily the best singleplayer shooter in over a decade, outclassing all the scripted QTE, Hollywood-type campaigns you find in other games. TNO does not only create an incredibly dark and threatening utopia, it also tells a compelling story about characters you can and will care about. Unfortunately this standalone add on "The Old Blood" (TOB) does neither: the story is a return to the paths Wolfenstein took often before, i.e. Nazis chasing after a paranormal approach to world domination. The companions you meet along the way are pale and, frankly, negligible. What TOB does well though is bring back the mechanics from TNO, including a number of tricky and quite tough to beat enemies as well as minor puzzles required to advance in the levels. TOB looks, sounds and feels like TNO which is a good thing if you enjoyed TNO's gunplay, AI behavior and art style.

    If you're looking for an FPS with the story and immersion levels of TNO, TOB might not be able to fully deliver. If, however, you're looking for an old-school shooter that sets itself apart from the usual QTEs and scripted Hollywood-type shooters, TOB will not disappoint.    … Expand
  14. WNxWind
    May 5, 2015
    8
    Within the first 40 minutes i found a Quake 3 Rocket Launcher keychain, Nuka-Cola (Fo4 confirmed!) and the Helmet from Skyrim, the dragon born Helmet. - I then spent 2 hours doing stealth and dying a lot doing it, but loving every FN moment - shortly after the power surging stealth area I find myself at my first nightmare. This title features the ENTIRE Wolfenstein 3D inside it to play atWithin the first 40 minutes i found a Quake 3 Rocket Launcher keychain, Nuka-Cola (Fo4 confirmed!) and the Helmet from Skyrim, the dragon born Helmet. - I then spent 2 hours doing stealth and dying a lot doing it, but loving every FN moment - shortly after the power surging stealth area I find myself at my first nightmare. This title features the ENTIRE Wolfenstein 3D inside it to play at the various beds you find - theirs 10 beds in total including one that is a secret. So I spent 30-40 minutes clearing a large wolf 3D level while in the sanitarium. This game if you play like me and want to find all the hiliarious secrets and serious secrets (I don't think the book on the book shelf which has a photo of a naked man with "Karl… Expand
  15. F_o_x
    May 6, 2015
    10
    This stand-alone expansion manages to be as good as it's predecessor is. I liked how they choose to go against established ideas for FPS games and show that the old fun old games provided can still be experienced today. I hope they keep this up!
  16. toddone
    May 9, 2015
    10
    Solid expansion. Nice gore and awesome violence, typical of machinegun games. New weapons. Great purchase for the money, just wish it was longer. Solid, solid game, just like new order.
  17. derek10
    May 15, 2015
    10
    Very good like TNO and interesting setting as expected on Wolfenstein and MachineGames, it seems to have less cutscenes, the only issue is a crash to desktop. Good performance on low end computers (better than TNO
  18. Triakel
    Jun 13, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I entered this game with tempered expectations. I just wanted to play a well-made shooter set in the original Wolfenstein universe. I got that and more. W:TOB is a fun game, and if you enjoyed RTCW or more recent Wolfenstein (Raven Studios), this is a pitch-perfect reinterpretation of that creepy/campy atmosphere. I think the haters miss the point: this is an old-school expansion pack and an homage to old-school FPS gaming. It's done well. I had a blast and I think the entrance fee was well worth the ride that followed. Also: Grammar Nazis. Unexpected and hilarious.… Expand
  19. Veska
    May 6, 2015
    8
    "Return to the castle Wolfenstein."

    This expansion is something, that you must play, if you played The new Order. Return in past. And it is amazing return! Take pipe and kill your Naci friends.
  20. erfanbasket
    May 16, 2015
    10
    OMG . One of the best game i have ever played. great story . great weapon design . great graphics. game runs very smoothly in my laptop . not just like other ridicules shooter games . this game is completely different. if you ask is this game worth 20$ my answer is absolutely yes. even more than 20$. so don't waste your time and buy this amazing game
  21. DjNemes1s
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    Awesome game with the old skool FPS feel and a few modern dynamics thrown in. The control system feels excellent on the PC; this is no lazy port from the consoles! The battles are intense, some of the scenarios are heart pumping, a really great shooter!! The only thing it's weak in is the storyline in this prequel, but to be honest, I really didn't care. It was awesome anyway! BethesdaAwesome game with the old skool FPS feel and a few modern dynamics thrown in. The control system feels excellent on the PC; this is no lazy port from the consoles! The battles are intense, some of the scenarios are heart pumping, a really great shooter!! The only thing it's weak in is the storyline in this prequel, but to be honest, I really didn't care. It was awesome anyway! Bethesda know how to make insanely fun FPS's!!… Expand
  22. Banhammer0
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Amazing game ! Shorter than TNO, but it's cheaper so it's fair :) Those guys really know what they are doing. The story is great, immersion is there, the gamplay is probably unmatched by any other shooter currently on the market. The story is really dark and full of gore and brutality, but never overdoes these elements. You meet some really interesting characters during the game, each withAmazing game ! Shorter than TNO, but it's cheaper so it's fair :) Those guys really know what they are doing. The story is great, immersion is there, the gamplay is probably unmatched by any other shooter currently on the market. The story is really dark and full of gore and brutality, but never overdoes these elements. You meet some really interesting characters during the game, each with a personal story - make you sure you read various notes nad letters laying around, they were a very interesting read. Some even refer to real historic events making it even more believable. There are some new weapons in the game and new enemies making it feels fresh even if the gameplay is identical.
    The only cons are that the game is too short, and the locations were less varied that in TNO. Most of the time you see gray/brown depressing locations in a medieval-esque style.
    Grab this badboy and play it !    … Expand
  23. AthanasiosT
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    Old school FPS game with a solid scenario, dialogues and anti-nazi messages. Graphics and sound are above average and the end song is really something else. Just a little short, but it's ok...
  24. AndreRLZ
    Aug 13, 2015
    8
    Essendo un prequel semi-dlc standalone di New Order mi sarei aspettato di meno! La storia è sul livello narrativo di N.O. ,quindi ottimo (per un fps). Non manca certo il pathos, è una buona storia raccontata bene e con delle buone musiche. Il gameplay è molto valido: hai veramente tante armi a disposizione (come su N.O.) e la maggior parte dei livelli possono essere affrontati come meglioEssendo un prequel semi-dlc standalone di New Order mi sarei aspettato di meno! La storia è sul livello narrativo di N.O. ,quindi ottimo (per un fps). Non manca certo il pathos, è una buona storia raccontata bene e con delle buone musiche. Il gameplay è molto valido: hai veramente tante armi a disposizione (come su N.O.) e la maggior parte dei livelli possono essere affrontati come meglio si crede: completamente stealth (con pistoletta silenziata!!) oppure alla "Rambo" senza doversi preoccupare troppo delle munizioni (ce ne sono in abbondanza, pure troppe forse!). Ciò che delude maggiormente è il livello tecnico. Graficamente è abbastanza deludente, soprattutto considerato che è un fps. Se è piaciuto New Order non può non piacere anche questo Old Blood , che prende tutto ciò che di buono già c'era e ci aggiunge un pizzico in più di "follia" con gli zombie e altre cose che non voglio spoilerare! Ah, e sparare ai nazisti è sempre stato e per sempre sarà molto soddisfacente, senza contare che il gioco te lo fa apprezzare ancora di più facendoteli odiare dialogo dopo dialogo.… Expand
  25. Evae
    May 6, 2015
    10
    An otherwise perfect expansion to one of the most underrated titles of 2014.

    A year after "The New Order", we are introduced to a 1946 setting with are well known protagonist Blazkowicz, who helps you blast through each level killing those who stand in your way. The Old Blood is a nostalgic-like trip back to the 80's, branching out with superb graphics and Nazi shredding goodness.
  26. Frozenbyte
    May 6, 2015
    10
    simple, atmosphere, great looking, funny. It delievers exactly what it prmisses, i liked the rocket gun rly much.
    Pipe is quite nice equivalent of knife
  27. shadowgod221
    Jul 12, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sooo. How do I start? This game was awesome. I played The New Order (Which was amazing) and asked for more. So they came out with a prequel. I was oh so excited! I didn't watch any walkthrough or easter egg hunting, and found EVERYTHING. The start was a bit bland and boring but further on, **** got real. Phantom zombies? I did NOT expect that. I loved the ending boss cause it was challenging and you needed to throw everything you could at it. And there. My review. I seriously recommend to play this BEFORE The New Order, if you're not a Full-Time Wolfenstein player. But, you can choose whatever order you want. 10 out of bloody 10.… Expand
  28. Tagirix
    Jul 24, 2016
    8
    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood allows you to spend more time in Wolfenstein. It features an additional content for the original game, but is sold as a standalone game. The concept has not been changed, the developers just added a few new things (a new story, new weapons, new maps, etc). Nothing special. I liked the game itself, it's OK and worth playing.
  29. ItsGosho
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    Just like all other before her wolfensteins,amazing ,better graphics and shooting ,what do you need more?
  30. ReubenIsAGod
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    Just a very well done expansion pack. Fantastic gun play/really well done, tight level design. Incredibly refreshing playing this after Wolfenstein 2. Wolfenstein 2 should have taken more notes from this in relationship to level design, honestly.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. PCWorld
    Jan 20, 2016
    70
    Old Blood is a good expansion to a great game. I wanted more Wolfenstein, and that’s exactly what I got here. Sure, it’s neither as inventive nor as heartfelt as New Order, but it’s a solid piece of content that’s still leagues better than most shooters. If you liked New Order, I’d recommend checking it out.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2015
    80
    A juicy addition to a great game. It doesn't try to rebuild its foundations; on the contrary it uses them to deliver new portion of fun. That's how it should look, ladies and gentlemen. [Issue#253]
  3. CD-Action
    Jul 4, 2015
    70
    MachineGames took a step back in terms of design. The Old Blood is basically the same game as before but more action oriented, not as varied in terms of pace and lacking distinct ideas and settings. [07/2015, p.48]
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