Wolfenstein

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 437 Ratings

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  1. Shumilov_Slava
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    The game of my childhood.It's a pity that now you can only buy the disc version. Well, let's hope that Bethesda return return to steam and gog
  2. Chemiker
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Моё знакомство с серией "Wolfenstein" уже точно не помню, либо с "Return to the Castle Wolfenstein" или все же
    Wolfenstein 2009, но это не суть важно, тогда я не придавал этому большое значение, шо там и там один герой, тогда для меня была на первом месте как самостоятельная игры, и скажу я вам, тогда и даже сейчас, проходил ее раза 4 наверно, так вот мне она до жути нравилась, графика, спецэффекты, сюжет (дада с стрелялке), смесь магии и технологий, вообщем техномагия какая то, 0 багов, не то что щас игры делают да?) Очень был огорчен что игры нельзя купить, поблагодарить разработчиков за колоссальный труд, след которого остался в моём сердце, отличной игры, надеюсь в этом году как пройдет объединение майков и близард, проблема с правами пропадут, сделают ремейк, ремастер (хотя я бы сказал он не нужен), ну или просто пустят в продажу!
    Собственно о самой игре, чем же она меня зацепила, как я писал выше, в нее просто напросто приятно играть, все интуитивно понятно, проходил недавно на высокой (самой) сложности, и как ветерану (3 прохождение за спиной на просто высокой), она заставила меня попотеть, на всех этапах игры! Когда то я магов боялася, прям не мог пройти уровень со спуском в бункер, (из сарая "фермы"), так как их щиты, хотя кого я обманываю, они еще дадут о себе знать на уровне "дирижабль", все еще из-за их щитов на всех союзниках, потом значит невидимки, страшно было, если они подошли в плотную считайте вы труп, спасает только режим "тени".
    Потом значит например пацан с лучевых оружием, страшный хрен, пуле не пробиваем, оружее жалит больно (врагов ваще расщепляет),а ГГ держится несколько секунд), с ним я всегда когда встречался, что то во мне сжималось, опять это пацан.
    Огнемётчик встречается редко, но жжёт знатно.
    Еще были какие то бабы, мелочь но приятно, если вы их встречали знаете о чем я)
    В локации "церковь", мы встречаемся со скелетоном, не приятный тип, особенно в локации с бабищей в какой то шаре, несколько десяткой ресетов, вам обеспечены, потом как найдете тактику будет полегче, и это приятно.
    Порой у меня складывается в впечатление что некоторых уровней не было на других сложностях, но это вряд ли, просто я уже их забыл, и стоят думал а что собственно делать, идти дальше?
    Эпогея всего этого безумия, это концовка с "Гасном Гроссе", как же я орал, хаха "БОЛЬНО!", да было действительно больно! (стадий боли там 3, готовтесь)
    Итог: хорошая игры которую, практически сразу убрали с продаж и ключи которой стоят 200к, жесть, и чем я люблю игры на самой высокой сложности, если они проходимы конечно же, тем что ты получаешь ВЕСЬ спектр эмоций, от ярости до радости, и говоришь: "ой я все, на этот раз точно)"
    Советую!    … Expand
  3. gautamkumar633
    Aug 13, 2022
    8
    It's a good game and honestly the last Wolfenstein game that I like as the new ones are too futuristic for a WW2 setting to my liking. One thing which I don't like is that the game has sort of a dull tint and that the weapons have a bit low suppressed sound which is not quite as good as that in RTCW.
  4. TheBOMBXYT
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    This game was my childhood i was so shocked when i see the score. I don't know why it's so low i didn't even encountered any bugs and glitches. This game was BRILLIANT Thanks you id Software and Raven for best childhood game.
  5. BogdanZelinschi
    Dec 16, 2021
    8
    Добротный боевичёк, от небезизвестных Raven Software, неплохой пересмотр концепции rtcw, единственное что, псевдо открытый мир убрать, бесполезная абсолютно фигня, и от прокачки избавиться, лучше б по мере продвижения по сюжету тебе просто выдавали апгрейды для оружия.Добротный боевичёк, от небезизвестных Raven Software, неплохой пересмотр концепции rtcw, единственное что, псевдо открытый мир убрать, бесполезная абсолютно фигня, и от прокачки избавиться, лучше б по мере продвижения по сюжету тебе просто выдавали апгрейды для оружия.
  6. Birdmaster11
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    this is by far my favorite wolfenstein game, it all feels fluid with an incredible storyline, and the beautiful id tech 4 engine
  7. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
    Хорошее продолжение, много оружия и также много разных видов врагов. Бесило во время прохождения больше всего что нельзя самому сохраняться за тебя это делает игра, а иногда так криво что начинает бесить.
  8. fl1te
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    So underrated game with really nice and fun gameplay, a lot of unusual guns, various opponents and good music. I have no idea why in 2009 that game was so criticized.
  9. ImperialYama
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    This is more like a Sequel to me and you should see it like this aswell. It offers so many unique things that will blow you mind. It's worth playing this game for sure. What i really love is that they made this Wolfenstein game even more paranormal than Return to castle wolfenstein and the weapon arsenal is the best one i have ever seen in modern age shooters. You need a little patienceThis is more like a Sequel to me and you should see it like this aswell. It offers so many unique things that will blow you mind. It's worth playing this game for sure. What i really love is that they made this Wolfenstein game even more paranormal than Return to castle wolfenstein and the weapon arsenal is the best one i have ever seen in modern age shooters. You need a little patience before the game actually starts with the fun part, but oh boiy it will be worth.… Expand
  10. vavrinko
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Story - 3/5
    Gameplay - 4/5
    Atmosphere - 5/5 This game isn't as bad as many people make it out to be. Certainly better then the newer ones, in some things. The story falls a bit short but that's it's only problem. It does not suffer from demented dialogues as Return to the Castle or the overly dramatic gorey atmosphere of the new wolfensteins. It's a simple Indiana jones style game all    Story - 3/5
    Gameplay - 4/5
    Atmosphere - 5/5

    This game isn't as bad as many people make it out to be. Certainly better then the newer ones, in some things. The story falls a bit short but that's it's only problem. It does not suffer from demented dialogues as Return to the Castle or the overly dramatic gorey atmosphere of the new wolfensteins. It's a simple Indiana jones style game all about stopping nazis from creating weapons off of made up magical artefacts.
    - The gameplay is great and the head bob everyone is complaining about... hours unto the game and you will forget all about it. Missions are just as memorable and beautiful as in the RtCW and they are now accessible through a "hub" village in which you will be spending a lot of time exploring it's secrets and making new friends with the locals.
    - A lot of the secrets, and fun, of this title comes with the new mechanic of switching between our and alternate dimension, where you can walk through certain walls or climb them and thus surprising enemies. You will get many new weapons and 3 special abilities like slow down time, explosive ammunition and bullet shield that can be activated in the alternate dimension. You can also spend treasures you find on weapon upgrades, which makes you want to look for them. (Not a fan of making people to collect collectables, but in this game I don't mind it, for some reason.)

    My only problem with this game is that it lacks the sneaky peaky levels that were so great in RtCW and that the silencer does not always work as some encounters are coded to trigger whether you kill the guy silently or not.

    Too bad you cannot buy it anymore.    … Expand
  11. wagnerow
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome! One of the best games I've ever played! It is a pity that the latter have completely changed the story. WOlfenstein 2009 should have a continuation.
  12. MrSkullFace
    Aug 21, 2020
    8
    Had so much fun with this game. This game is awfully underrated in my opinion.
  13. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Good game to jump into when you feel like playing something that you can just pick up whenever with no mental effort, nothing much to remember or keep track of and still enjoyable and fun.
  14. mr-NachoMen
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    Wolfenstein 2009 is sadly a really underrated game, if not the only forgotten game in the series, if it is forgotten it must be because is a bad game right? in this case Wolfenstein 2009 is not a bad game, it is a pretty solid game... Unfortunately it was victim of the "COD MW2" era where every game tried to implement a MP component that could compete alongside COD and that's why thisWolfenstein 2009 is sadly a really underrated game, if not the only forgotten game in the series, if it is forgotten it must be because is a bad game right? in this case Wolfenstein 2009 is not a bad game, it is a pretty solid game... Unfortunately it was victim of the "COD MW2" era where every game tried to implement a MP component that could compete alongside COD and that's why this specific entry in the series is usually underappreciated.
    Developed by Raven software (before they were task into developing the MP component of every COD since 2013) in association with Id Software. Wolfenstein is a direct sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein, we follow B.J. Blazkowicz onto a German town Isenstadt as he attempts with the resistance to stop Deathshead from using the energy from the "black sun" dimension as a weapon to win the war.
    The game was built with the Id Tech 4 engine also known as the DOOM 3 engine, and i have to say that the game looks really good, it stills holds up now in 2020, maybe it doesn't have the same level of dynamic lighting and shadows as DOOM 3, but it looks really polished.
    The player aside from getting access to the usual fire weapons he can use a medallion that you get at the beginning of the game to activate supernatural powers that the player can use in combat like: slowing the time, activating a shield, inflict extra damage... let's not forget that you can upgrade your weapons as well by finding gold that can be used as money to purchase this upgrades in the black market. Wolfenstein 2009 offers large maps like a sandbox, the player can explore the town looking for gold and secrets as well completing side missions from NPS, all this adds more length into the game, because the camping in short... not that much, but it is short.
    The game came with a MP portion but... it is dead now, it think it died shortly after the game was released, so i have no clue how it used to be.
    The game runs really well on modern os but you can't buy this game on STEAM any more, it's been out of the store for some time now, you can find it on ebay, there will be some offers that will be cheap and some other will be expensive, but is the only legal way to play this on PC.
    This is a good good game, and it needs more appreciation from the Wolfenstein fan base.    … Expand
  15. Bechaues
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Good game for its time. The graphics are on the level. The plot is pretty good, although there are a couple of points. Mostly interesting side quests. The mechanics of the game and the interaction are not bad on a PC.
    Of the minuses - an annoying search for objects (letters, etc.), which distracts from the game.
  16. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Enjoyable FPS game, with different mechanics.
    Feels like standard FPS game, not an BJ game :) but still good :)
  17. ItsGosho
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    The SP of the game is amazing.I dont care for the MP,because that is a game made for Singleplayer and I cant understand why there are so many negative reviews?
  18. nintendo-sekta
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Игра хороша. Между миссиями ты ходишь по большому городу место загрузочного листа в Wolfenstein Return To Castle и в прошлых играх серии. Появился магазин где можно покупать улучшения для оружия.
  19. Spinber
    May 1, 2018
    8
    Good game, Not the worst and not the best. I think the gameplay is fine, but too much reminds me of Call of Duty, still, a good game worth playing it.
  20. CHARLESX
    Feb 2, 2017
    10
    HUGELY UNDERRATED GEM.... Awesomely satisfying weapons + upgrades , great levels , amazing power ups, memorable fun bosses along with dimension switching Nazi killing mayhem fun.. Absolute blast - wish it would come back to steam - Better than Wolfenstein New order and probably the most fun Wolfenstein so far !!
  21. Frenetik
    Oct 18, 2016
    8
    Its not really old-school but its a good compromise. They added many modern FPS elements to this game like health regeneration, checkpoint system and objective compass, but it still has some classic stuff like combining powers with guns and having to use the right weapon for a specific type of enemy. The AI is pretty good, the weapon sounds and effects are well done and the gameplay inIts not really old-school but its a good compromise. They added many modern FPS elements to this game like health regeneration, checkpoint system and objective compass, but it still has some classic stuff like combining powers with guns and having to use the right weapon for a specific type of enemy. The AI is pretty good, the weapon sounds and effects are well done and the gameplay in general is fun.… Expand
  22. czjohns
    May 28, 2016
    8
    Very, very underrated game. I mean, it's not the best Wolfenstein game, it's not even one of best FPS games out there.
    But it totally deserves more than 7. Story was good, gameplay could be better. No issue with graphics, game is running smoothly. Re-release it on Steam with working multiplayer, and I'll give 10. Cause it's Wolfenstein, why dafuq not. :)
  23. Sir_Swag117
    Dec 7, 2015
    9
    This is is a very good game. I love ripping the enemies apart, but I hate the multiplayer. Still, quite enjoyable, especially with the Leichenfaust 44, the anti-gravity-one-shotting-rocket gun.
  24. Gason
    Jan 19, 2015
    8
    I was a big fan of Return to Castle Wolfenstein and I couldn't wait to get my hands on Wolfenstein 2009.

    The result was awesome looking graphics, flat story, characters I didn't really cared for and entertainment of killing Germans. Some of the weapons I used only once because I can be alright just with my Tull medallion and the MP40. The best thing from the game was killing Nazis. I    I was a big fan of Return to Castle Wolfenstein and I couldn't wait to get my hands on Wolfenstein 2009.

    The result was awesome looking graphics, flat story, characters I didn't really cared for and entertainment of killing Germans. Some of the weapons I used only once because I can be alright just with my Tull medallion and the MP40. The best thing from the game was killing Nazis. I loved shooting them in the heads with the rifle.

    Overall Wolfenstein was for me just a fun game and nothing more. Great for killing not only Nazis, but also time. I am giving it with the Bulgarian school marks system where 2 is the weakest mark and 6 is the best mark GOOD 4.    … Expand
  25. Briosh
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Wolfenstein does nothing new. Instead, it does something way better: It does everything old-school!
    Dual wielding, health meter, secret rooms and optional areas, the ability to stealth or go guns blazing at any time, collectibles, unlockable skills and more. It feels like a real GAME and not a chore most titles have become nowdays.
    Gameplay is simple yet gives you control and not    Wolfenstein does nothing new. Instead, it does something way better: It does everything old-school!
    Dual wielding, health meter, secret rooms and optional areas, the ability to stealth or go guns blazing at any time, collectibles, unlockable skills and more. It feels like a real GAME and not a chore most titles have become nowdays.

    Gameplay is simple yet gives you control and not 'press that one key for everything' style. Too much effort has gone into this game and the little details are those who make it so good.

    Also, it reminds us of what storytelling in games is, despite not having such an interesting story. But it has emotion and makes you feel the cruelty of war.    … Expand
  26. tkc
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Played it because of an upcoming sequel...gotta say i haven't had this much fun in a while with an FPS...i cant exactly tell you why, its just something in there that makes it a very fun experience.
  27. DrStrange
    May 21, 2014
    8
    Game begins pointing the player to point A to B, which almost immediately makes the player have flashbacks of Medal of Honor games. However the game does open up and delivers more than just a FPS, but an interesting alt reality from newspaper clippings too just a world controlled by an oppressive regime. There is a certain tone that follows the player throughout the game of being a symbolGame begins pointing the player to point A to B, which almost immediately makes the player have flashbacks of Medal of Honor games. However the game does open up and delivers more than just a FPS, but an interesting alt reality from newspaper clippings too just a world controlled by an oppressive regime. There is a certain tone that follows the player throughout the game of being a symbol of justice and writing the wrongs for the many that suffered.

    Graphics may feel like a throw back to games such as Half Life 2, and other 2009 games, textures seem larger than today's standards but hardly worth noting.

    Enemy AI feels about perfect, enemies will try to flank you or get behind you they do seem to have times when AI pathing is interupted. I've only seen this a few times where the enemy will do kind of a strange dance or sit still until you kill a solder or get close to them, mostly on stairs or around corners.

    Weapons/Combat are kind of disappointing the selection available for a FPS doesn't seem adequate enough to really be a today's shooter, some feel completely copied and pasted from games like dead space and Half Life 2. A game title such as wolfenstien that pioneered FPS's it doesn't do anything to advance the genre and I would say Rage was far more innovative.

    System Stability had no issues running on a I5 2400 3.4ghz with a GTX 660 Nvidia card with settings set to high.

    Final thought on this game, only the player can decided if 60 dollars is worth it for them to buy, I was able to complete the game in less than 14 hours and I feel that I'm a pretty thoroughly player when it comes to checking every nook and cranny of the map. Game developers imo opened the door on the protagonists life in this alt universe but didn't do enough to make the player have an attachment and a lasting memory on the characters involved.    … Expand
  28. Xray22
    May 20, 2014
    9
    I don't know why everyone **** all over this game. I just played through the campaign in preparation for 'The New Order', and I quite enjoyed it.

    The story was fine, albeit a bit weird (but it worked). The mechanics were solid: I liked the addition of the veil powers; they added flavor and complexity, separating the game from other mindless entries in the fps genre. I also really    I don't know why everyone **** all over this game. I just played through the campaign in preparation for 'The New Order', and I quite enjoyed it.

    The story was fine, albeit a bit weird (but it worked). The mechanics were solid: I liked the addition of the veil powers; they added flavor and complexity, separating the game from other mindless entries in the fps genre. I also really liked the addition of the black market/ upgrade system. Hidden treasure has always been a big part of the series and in this game we actually had something to do with the loot we spend so much time trying to find, really cool.

    So yea, if you like Wolfenstein you should check this game out.    … Expand
  29. deadspacer47
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    This simply is one of the best FPS i've ever played, all weapons and powers are really cool with upgrades that affects the look of your weapons,Bossfights are all challenging and soundtracks were good too.
    the only problem with this game is that it's just too easy even if you played it at the hardest difficulty you won't die from enemies a lot and you won't run out of ammo at any point of    This simply is one of the best FPS i've ever played, all weapons and powers are really cool with upgrades that affects the look of your weapons,Bossfights are all challenging and soundtracks were good too.
    the only problem with this game is that it's just too easy even if you played it at the hardest difficulty you won't die from enemies a lot and you won't run out of ammo at any point of the game.
    Overall it's one of the best first person games i've ever played and i completed it 6 times and it takes about 10 hours if you tried collecting everything.    … Expand
  30. meta-critic
    Aug 23, 2013
    9
    1)Graphics- looks pretty good but not perfect. rank 9
    2)engine- game fly pretty good not crashing but some sections in game have low fps so you need some good comp. rank 8
    3)story- creative and some how interesting rank 9 4) gameplay- you have 12 weapons and cool special powers.using this tools is pretty fun you can slow time see hidden doors increase damage and use shield. rank 10    1)Graphics- looks pretty good but not perfect. rank 9
    2)engine- game fly pretty good not crashing but some sections in game have low fps so you need some good comp. rank 8
    3)story- creative and some how interesting rank 9
    4) gameplay- you have 12 weapons and cool special powers.using this tools is pretty fun you can slow time see hidden doors increase damage and use shield. rank 10
    5)online -well the multiplayer isnt the best its lag alot,hard to find a game.so you get money for killing other players and you can buy stuff to help you too kick ass.so if you can find none laggy server with like few peeps your gona have lots of fun. rank 6

    conclusion- i enjoy this game very fun sp online isnt bad the lag just kill it.i recommend you to buy it your gona have fun. final rank 8.5    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best PC Game of 2009
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#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. GameShark
    67
    In the end this is a by the numbers shooter with slick graphics, and ample opportunity to shoot supercharged Nazis. It's not going to win any awards but it's worth checking out if you’re looking for a weekend to pass the time shooting everyone's favorite bad guys.
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  2. Absolute Games
    59
    Dated look and tired “twists” of the barely noticeable story fail to impress. Wolfenstein is a true mediocrity in all regards – it has neither shameful slip-ups nor flashes of inspiration.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Throw away your fears – this game is not “oldie and weirdie” as some can assume. It’s a smart fast shooter with a couple of great features. Pity some elements don’t work as intended. [Sept 2009]
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