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  1. Jul 19, 2014
    3
    This game starts out as a nice fps with extra elements, quite challenging and fun. Unfortunately towards the end a series of extremely lame and unfun boss battles completely ruins the game.
  2. Jul 16, 2014
    9
    One of the signs of a great game is when you want to play something else by the same developer right after you finish it. Wolfenstein: TNO makes me want to go back and play other titles by the folks currently known as MachineGames (I’m about to start their 360 Riddick game). It’s not perfect but I haven’t had this much fun with a FPS since Halo 1 on Xbox.

    Pros: Fun, challenging
    One of the signs of a great game is when you want to play something else by the same developer right after you finish it. Wolfenstein: TNO makes me want to go back and play other titles by the folks currently known as MachineGames (I’m about to start their 360 Riddick game). It’s not perfect but I haven’t had this much fun with a FPS since Halo 1 on Xbox.

    Pros:

    Fun, challenging gameplay with different ways to achieve objectives
    Best FPS campaign mode I’ve seen in a long time
    Interesting plot and characters with great voice-acting
    Lots of replay value
    Awesome soundtrack
    Cons:

    It’s a shame there’s no multi-player because the game’s mechanics are so good
    A few glitchy checkpoints that advance you when they shouldn’t

    For the full review go here: http://pentafrag.com/wolfenstein-the-new-order-review/
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  3. Jul 15, 2014
    6
    This is one of the most frustrating shooters I have played, largely because of the stupid weapon wheel system, the variation in what takes an identical enemy down from one scene to the next, the tiresome and boring - but inevitable - boss fights, and the weapons that mostly felt underpowered for a time when robots and moon settlement are apparently the norm.
    I never play games for the
    This is one of the most frustrating shooters I have played, largely because of the stupid weapon wheel system, the variation in what takes an identical enemy down from one scene to the next, the tiresome and boring - but inevitable - boss fights, and the weapons that mostly felt underpowered for a time when robots and moon settlement are apparently the norm.
    I never play games for the "story", I play them because they are games, but I must say this one is probably the lamest story I have encountered for quite a while.
    On the plus side, it lasts for a good long while, especially if you are after the collectables and various trophies, though the graphics are no better than many I have seen on the PS3.
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  4. Jul 11, 2014
    8
    I am on the fence with this game. Is it a own it or rent it kind of game? But there is no question, you need to play this game.

    The graphics for this game are above average. The character designs are awesome. The levels are all beautiful and interesting. The over-the-top guns and knife kills only add to the flavor of this blood stew. I have read a lot of reviews that this is a
    I am on the fence with this game. Is it a own it or rent it kind of game? But there is no question, you need to play this game.

    The graphics for this game are above average. The character designs are awesome. The levels are all beautiful and interesting. The over-the-top guns and knife kills only add to the flavor of this blood stew.

    I have read a lot of reviews that this is a classic shooter on a next gen system but it works. They are not wrong. You find yourself just settling in quite nicely with the sex, guns and Nazi killing, as the controls are fairly standard which in my opinion is a good thing.

    Those alone make this game an easy 7, but what pushes this game to solid 8 is the fantastic story and characters. While playing this game I wanted Blazkowicz stab all those Nazi !@#$ers, I wanted him to take Anya to pound town and I wanted him to finish his noble quest. It is a testament to any game that has a story that compels you forward. So a solid 8.

    -James Von Doom
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  5. Jul 10, 2014
    10
    What can I say about this game it is incredible, best storyline in a game I have ever played I actually got emotional, the controls aren't really that great and the graphics for a PS4 game are really PS3-ish, but other than that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this game it is AWESOME
  6. Jul 2, 2014
    8
    This is an excellent, challenging, and emotional fps. The combat, shooting, stealth, levels, sound (music and effects), voice acting, and characters are all well produced. While it has Bethesda influences from games like fallout and dishonored, it is still very much a Wolfenstein game (the Easter egg dream of playing that game within this game is a blatant reminder). So, it achieves willThis is an excellent, challenging, and emotional fps. The combat, shooting, stealth, levels, sound (music and effects), voice acting, and characters are all well produced. While it has Bethesda influences from games like fallout and dishonored, it is still very much a Wolfenstein game (the Easter egg dream of playing that game within this game is a blatant reminder). So, it achieves will it that- being a Wolfenstein game with a twist in plot, characters, and setting (distopian 1960s). I don't understand why so any say that it's too unbelievable. If the nazis had won, this scenario isn't too difficult to imagine with their push toward unethical science and ethnic domination. Of course, the hero is a Rambo - that's the fantasy. Also, despite what others have said, I thought the ending was spot on in fulfilling the themes and narrative arc while leaving open a sequel possibility. Very to the point. (But I'll describe no spoilers here.) They did a good job with the game. It's a way more interesting campaign than most others of the same genre. It doesn't really look next gen. And there is only so far that one can take a linear fps. I will be looking forward to a fallout 4 many times more than I anticipated this game... It's a solid Expand
  7. Jul 1, 2014
    8
    Wolfenstein: The New order is a spectacular showcase of a modern shooter with sensical throwbacks to retro styles. With gameplay that harbors and adopts from the best of both worlds, as well as a spectacular plot that blends 1984 with Inglourious Basterds, the game shows heart for both its gameplay as well as its characters and stories. This game is proof that Machinegames is a studio toWolfenstein: The New order is a spectacular showcase of a modern shooter with sensical throwbacks to retro styles. With gameplay that harbors and adopts from the best of both worlds, as well as a spectacular plot that blends 1984 with Inglourious Basterds, the game shows heart for both its gameplay as well as its characters and stories. This game is proof that Machinegames is a studio to watch for further incredible entries. If you find yourself in the mood for a good shooter with a great design, applaudable fictional culture, and a cast of characters to get attached to, this game is worth the buy. Expand
  8. Jul 1, 2014
    10
    This game is perfect, Machine Games did every single thing right. Everybody, who played others Wolfensteins and everyone, who loves cool shooters would love The new order.
  9. Jun 30, 2014
    7
    Story:
    In 1946, you play as William "B.J." Blazkowicz, a military captain during WW2. While on your mission to hunt down a satanic General "Deathshead", you get a piece of shrapnel lodged into the back of your head, thus putting you in a vegetative state for 14 years. Once you've recovered, you realize the nazis have won WW2, and with the help of some resistance fighters, you must put an
    Story:
    In 1946, you play as William "B.J." Blazkowicz, a military captain during WW2. While on your mission to hunt down a satanic General "Deathshead", you get a piece of shrapnel lodged into the back of your head, thus putting you in a vegetative state for 14 years. Once you've recovered, you realize the nazis have won WW2, and with the help of some resistance fighters, you must put an end to the nazi reign. I thought the story was good albeit with a few cliches that sort of revealed what the 3rd act was gonna be like. To know what I'm talking about, think about Dishonored or The Dark Brotherhood questline in Skyrim. I also liked the concept of nazis winning WW2 and seeing all their mysterious contraptions being created like mechanical hounds or panzer solders. It does add a nice touch of flavor to enemy variety. I also liked a lot of the side characters. A few of them have nice personalities and good backstories along with being well voiced. My biggest problem with the characters is with our hero and his love interest. Blazkowicz has such an uninteresting personality that I got bored of him 1 hour into my playthrough. He rarely talks during the game only during a few cutscenes or when he's having a flashback and he has to say out loud what he's thinking about, he has no distinguishable traits outside of loving to kill nazis, and in some of the more engaging moments of the story, he just stands there saying nothing and making the scene a little more awkward. I also didn't like his love interest Anya. I just couldn't buy their love since they don't really do anything outside of having sex and discussing mission plans to advance the plot. They didn't get any scenes together to develop their characters which in turn, made the finally much less engaging to me then if Machine Games had improved their characters. Overall, the story's fine and outside of our unbelievable couple, the characters and villains are strong. 7/10

    Gameplay:
    Wolfenstein does a few new things to make the gameplay unique. The biggest difference from other shooters is that you can dual-wield any weapons you find in the game as long as they're the same gun. They also added a perk system where instead of earning skill points to unlock these, you complete certain challenges that fall under Stealth, Assault, Tactical, and Demolition. If you wanted to, you can actually "boost" to get the unlocks by simple restarting from a checkpoint with all your perk statuses unchanged. You can also use stealth to your advantage which makes the game easy when you have the right perks, dual-wielding suppressed pistols, and/or throwing knives. To make things more easier when you do stealth, the guards rarely seem to notice when their buddy got shot and their body is on the floor. The level design is solid, there are some nice collectables to find, in the beginning, you have to make a choice which will alter the story and gameplay a bit, and like I said earlier, there are a nice variety of enemies to fight, but this is also one of the game's problems to me. Towards to end of the game, Machine Games does what I HATE in these kinds of games, and that's shoving every single special enemy down my throat. There are sections where you'll be fighting some standard enemy soldiers which is fine, but then you also have to fight 10+ rocket launcher enemies (also come with heavy armor), 5+ heavily armored minigun enemies, and 2 panzer soldiers which are the hardest enemies to kill. I really can't stand when games just throw everything they got at you towards the end of the game just to be "challenging" when in reality, they're just compensating for their dumb A.I., and the A.I. here is pretty generic. They don't do anything unique or smart and end up reminding me of the kind of enemies that appear in Call Of Duty games. Some final things I'll say are that the health system here is cool by allowing you to go beyond your max health by "overcharging it" although it'll fall back to your maximum amount, It's annoying having to manually pick up all items off the ground instead of walking over them, and the weapon wheel on consoles SUCKS since even if you move the analogue stick just a little bit, the arrow goes 90 degrees into the weapon you DIDN"T want. Just get the PC version for the hotkeys. 7/10

    Graphics:
    The game looks mediocre on PS4 seeing as how outside of resolution and FPS, everything from textures to facial models looks last gen. 5/10

    Sound:
    The games soundtrack and sound effects all sound great in this game with the soundtrack adding some nice tension during the gameplay. 8/10

    Verdict:
    The game's good, but it suffers from having a generic protagonist and a generic love interest, some problems with the gameplay, and the last gen visuals. In my opinion, I'll say wait for a price drop before purchasing. For the best experience possible, get this on PC not just because of better graphics, but for the hotkeys. Seriously, the weapon wheel to me is that bad.

    Rating: 7/10
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  10. Jun 30, 2014
    5
    Anyone who describes this game as an "old school-styled" FPS is either an idiot or wasn't alive in the 90's to play games like Doom, Quake, Goldeneye 007, or Wolfenstein 3-D. If you're hoping this game is similar to any of the above games, avoid this game like the plague.

    It's basically Call of Duty with a Wolfenstein theme, which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you're into CoD. Except
    Anyone who describes this game as an "old school-styled" FPS is either an idiot or wasn't alive in the 90's to play games like Doom, Quake, Goldeneye 007, or Wolfenstein 3-D. If you're hoping this game is similar to any of the above games, avoid this game like the plague.

    It's basically Call of Duty with a Wolfenstein theme, which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you're into CoD. Except that this game has NO MULTIPLAYER whatsoever, and a campaign that only runs maybe 6-8 hours. Don't believe the hype, this game is as generic & forgettable as they come.
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  11. Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Best game since The Last of Us and Far Cry 3!
    • Excellent storyline – grips you till the last minute, very emotional and compelling
    • Smooth, sharp gameplay – feels tight and controlled
    • Gorgeous graphics
    Bad: it had to end after 10 hrs!
  12. Jun 29, 2014
    0
    - Nothing new, just another FPS that copied other FPS'ers. Don't play it if you are expecting a whole new experience.
    - Game is only 5 hours long. You get platinum in only 1 day. Not worth the money.
    - AI is dumb as hell. - AI teleporting. I saw all of the enemies in a room, I ran up stairs, and an enemy just popped right in front of my face and killed me. Not even from behind a corner.
    - Nothing new, just another FPS that copied other FPS'ers. Don't play it if you are expecting a whole new experience.
    - Game is only 5 hours long. You get platinum in only 1 day. Not worth the money.
    - AI is dumb as hell.
    - AI teleporting. I saw all of the enemies in a room, I ran up stairs, and an enemy just popped right in front of my face and killed me. Not even from behind a corner. He just teleported right in front of me.
    - AI running through closed doors.
    - You get no help from allies, while they are close to you. There was a mission where you get dropped off by a friend in a helicopter. Then he just leaves, instead of giving covering fire.
    - Story is dumb. Frau Engel could've died when you escaped the prison. But no, thye made it so she survives it... I think everyone should think that when you can control a robot, you should make sure she's dead, instead of throwing her away and making her survive. Guess they needed to make the game longer in the worst way possible.
    - 2008 graphics for a 2014 game.
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  13. Jun 28, 2014
    9
    The new Wolfenstein is simply amazing. MachineGames created a perfect first-person shooter that's got it all, a fast paced and engaging gameplay, very smart level design, and a great story filled with likeable and interesting characters.

    Still, The New Order feels like a compound of all the things first person games have done incredibly well since Half Life, which is obviously not
    The new Wolfenstein is simply amazing. MachineGames created a perfect first-person shooter that's got it all, a fast paced and engaging gameplay, very smart level design, and a great story filled with likeable and interesting characters.

    Still, The New Order feels like a compound of all the things first person games have done incredibly well since Half Life, which is obviously not something bad, but it doesn't add anything new either.
    Altogether, Wolfenstein achieves everything it tries to perfection, making it a very, very fun game to play.
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  14. Jun 26, 2014
    7
    This can easily give you that same sick headache feeling from corridor quick turning 1st person games, just like the original :). The game is slick but I did not feel compelled to complete.
  15. Jun 25, 2014
    4
    Rented this because I heard so many good things about it on all these gaming sites but I have to say, it's just not for me. Wolfenstein attempts to blend old school FPS with the modern FPS style and it doesn't work. Generic lead character, pretty muddy/ cartoonish graphics, and an incredibly repetitive nature, make this game feel like more of a chore than an innovative FPS experience, TheRented this because I heard so many good things about it on all these gaming sites but I have to say, it's just not for me. Wolfenstein attempts to blend old school FPS with the modern FPS style and it doesn't work. Generic lead character, pretty muddy/ cartoonish graphics, and an incredibly repetitive nature, make this game feel like more of a chore than an innovative FPS experience, The gore factor is a major plus, but not much else to help this title compete with modern giants. I'm not even a fan of modern FPS titles such as Call of Duty anymore but they're definitely a more immersive adventure than this. I'd recommend skipping it unless your a classic FPS fan or a diehard Wolfenstein player. Expand
  16. Jun 23, 2014
    9
    I am having so much fun playing wolf. One of the best single player FPS games! The story is interesting, the characters are lovable, the gameplay is incredible. The guns feel so so good to shoot!! A great and a fresh game that a FPS fan should definitely check out.
  17. Jun 21, 2014
    9
    Really fun game with a great story. Gun game play is solid and varied. The stealth game play is also a present surprise. My only gripe against it is that it's kind of short and leaves you wanting more. The hardest difficulty can provide a decent challenge but nothing impossible. Worth a rent at least for the quality of the game.
  18. Jun 21, 2014
    9
    I remember playing Return to Castle Wolfenstein on the original Xbox and most recently, Wolfenstein 3D, but aside from that, this game properly exposed me to the series that started one of the biggest genres in the industry.

    The gameplay was great, and I really liked BJ as a protagonist. The story was also well written in my opinion, despite being short. This was a fantastic game,
    I remember playing Return to Castle Wolfenstein on the original Xbox and most recently, Wolfenstein 3D, but aside from that, this game properly exposed me to the series that started one of the biggest genres in the industry.

    The gameplay was great, and I really liked BJ as a protagonist. The story was also well written in my opinion, despite being short.

    This was a fantastic game, and I hope a sequel comes out in the not to distant future! Now I should think about playing that Raven Software Wolfenstein game.....
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  19. Jun 18, 2014
    8
    Looking for a solid FPS gameplay mixed with a much better than expected story and nice visuals, than Wolfenstein: The New Order is a game to check out.

    The lowest point of the entire game is the first 60-90 minutes, but once you get to the opening credits (yes, it really takes that long) the game starts to ramp up on all cylinders. The shooting mechanics as a whole (the feel of the
    Looking for a solid FPS gameplay mixed with a much better than expected story and nice visuals, than Wolfenstein: The New Order is a game to check out.

    The lowest point of the entire game is the first 60-90 minutes, but once you get to the opening credits (yes, it really takes that long) the game starts to ramp up on all cylinders. The shooting mechanics as a whole (the feel of the guns, the leaning/cover system, the weapons) are pretty tight. There is only a limited number of actual weapons, but the ammo varieties and dual-wield spice it up enough to keep the gunplay fresh.

    The story is probably the most surprising part of the game. In an era where most games are pushing multiplayer, Wolfenstein double-downed on the single-player delivering an engaging story with a host of characters. Granted, not all characters are memorable, but the story is delivered in a way that is compelling enough to warrant a replay.

    Graphically, the game is good. It is not going to blow you away, but the visuals do a fine job. From a difficulty standpoint, Wolfenstein is not very difficult for experienced shooter players. On uber difficulty there are a couple challenging battles towards the end of the game, but overall nothing that is frustrating.

    Overall, Wolfenstein: The New Order is going to provide a fun experience with a good story. One major drawback for some is probably going to be the lack of additional game modes for a full price game. If you are worried about that, wait for a price drop or sale. Otherwise, I believe it is worth a play.
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  20. Jun 18, 2014
    1
    The same history: an American Guy (ex-military) saves the world, oh my god how creative.
    It's just boring and predictable.............................
  21. Jun 17, 2014
    10
    Do I think this game deserves a 10/10? No, maybe in reality an 8/10, but I have to offset the stupid 0/10 reviews by other witless reviewers. It has a great story, IMO. BJ seems to switch from goofy to serious and it's a bit jarring. The gameplay is just great, and I've had countless hours of fun,
  22. Jun 10, 2014
    8
    Excellent game that pays homage to the original. There were a couple minor things I found irritating with the controls. Solid 9 if not 10 for the couple minor control issues I had. Very graphic, lots of blood and gore, high intensity from the start. I thought the story was overall engaging and kept you wanting to see what happens next.
  23. Jun 10, 2014
    10
    Excellent FPS. Superb graphics [with one custom fix and 4k shadows runs 280+ fps on GTX 780 SC/2600K/32 gigs of ram/4 way raid0 from Intel 520 SSDs]. Love the story, love the sounds, so much "nazi atmosphere". I totally loved the "Lost" amotsphere in the series, well this brings similiar environment, set in alternative reality pf 1950-1960s. Really great game, it's a shame thatExcellent FPS. Superb graphics [with one custom fix and 4k shadows runs 280+ fps on GTX 780 SC/2600K/32 gigs of ram/4 way raid0 from Intel 520 SSDs]. Love the story, love the sounds, so much "nazi atmosphere". I totally loved the "Lost" amotsphere in the series, well this brings similiar environment, set in alternative reality pf 1950-1960s. Really great game, it's a shame that "megatextures" enhanced engine is havin' issues on so many machines. Btw. the level of detail and models is immense and immersive. Crysis 3 can try out loud, will never be as good as Wolfenstein and Rage. Not even tesellation is helping DX here, megatextures is masterpiece for Open GL iDs engine. I enjoyed both games bigtime. I only wish they make games longer these days... Expand
  24. Jun 8, 2014
    8
    With no pre release hype this exceeded expectations for me. Maybe still woo'd moreso by next gen polish, more than anything but did strike me as almost an AAA in AA clothing?! Nice fluid responsive shooter. The ID engine that built Rage.. thought I recognized it and so proved to be the case. Not a frame dropped! Story a little lame, game a bit formulaic maybe but then is what the series isWith no pre release hype this exceeded expectations for me. Maybe still woo'd moreso by next gen polish, more than anything but did strike me as almost an AAA in AA clothing?! Nice fluid responsive shooter. The ID engine that built Rage.. thought I recognized it and so proved to be the case. Not a frame dropped! Story a little lame, game a bit formulaic maybe but then is what the series is about yet is executed so well now. Is an 8+ Expand
  25. Jun 8, 2014
    5
    I want to start out by saying I LOVE FPS games. I can't wait for the next big shooter to come out.

    However, this game definitely aint it. It didn't bring a single new thing to the table, which I could forgive if everything else it did worked well. Graphically speaking, a very poor game. I felt that I was playing it on 360 rather than PS4. It had a very old school feel, which I do
    I want to start out by saying I LOVE FPS games. I can't wait for the next big shooter to come out.

    However, this game definitely aint it. It didn't bring a single new thing to the table, which I could forgive if everything else it did worked well. Graphically speaking, a very poor game. I felt that I was playing it on 360 rather than PS4.

    It had a very old school feel, which I do like, but the controls were just not well thought out. The cover system felt very awkward and the weapon wheel really takes you out of the action. Even after several hours of play I couldn't stand the controls and ditched using the peek mechanic altogether. Also, having to press a button every time you want to pick up ammo, health, armor or any collectible is incredibly frustrating. You're looking at the ground for most of the game trying to pick things up. During a firefight when you need that crucial medkit or extra ammo you will find this insanely tedious. Come on Bethesda, did you even play this game before release?

    The story is meh. Pretty inconsequential. It's just an excuse to kill nazis, which is cool, I guess. But don't we want games that do more than just give you an excuse to kill everything in incredibly violent ways? (Looking at bioshock)

    My vote: save your $60 for something better. This is a rental at best.
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  26. Jun 6, 2014
    9
    Brilliant game and most importantly FUN, It feels most shooters take themselves too seriously of late but wolfenstein has a perfect balance of story, characters which you actually become attached to and brilliant level design.

    There wasn't a single moment I was bored, I just wish it was a little longer.

    A must buy single player game for ps4.
  27. Jun 6, 2014
    7
    It's alright. Not too bad. Not too much to get excited about but is a decent enough story. The chapters get a little repetitive throughout. I do feel that the most exciting thing about the game were the trailers and I felt a little let down by the graphics.
  28. Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game, great story and cool lil nods to the original Wolfenstien hidden through the game. Was skeptical at first whether to buy it or not but i made a great choice and loving it. In a world where most shooters have next to no good story telling Wolfenstien sets the bar with great characters and a well thought out plot, Give it a go =D
  29. Jun 3, 2014
    6
    well this is another average FPS, i know someone can tell me, dude why you are so hard with reviews, because i am a real gamer, and i make real reviews. This game don't deserve more than 6 points. Less better than the previous wolfenstein games like "return to castle wolfenstein" , this is just an average release, i will not recommend this game, but probably if someone like the franchise,well this is another average FPS, i know someone can tell me, dude why you are so hard with reviews, because i am a real gamer, and i make real reviews. This game don't deserve more than 6 points. Less better than the previous wolfenstein games like "return to castle wolfenstein" , this is just an average release, i will not recommend this game, but probably if someone like the franchise, can give it a try when the prices go down. Not a great fps shooters, definetly not in the top 100 fps shooters of all time. Expand
  30. Jun 3, 2014
    3
    Honestly, even in hard mode this was easy. Maybe it's just nostalgia speaking to me but Wolfenstein 3D was MUCH better than this. This as absolutely boring. Great graphics, but not much in storyline or gameplay. Save your money.
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 73
  2. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. Aug 26, 2014
    80
    MachineGames haven’t exactly reinvented the FPS or even Wolfenstein here, but they have put together a consistently enjoyable, well-crafted action game and given you the motivation to blast your way through its stringier bits. If this is the New Order for Wolfenstein, then this is a promising start.
  2. Jul 23, 2014
    100
    Thanks to the quality in both concept and function, this is one of the finest first-person-shooters I've ever played, and the best iteration of one of gaming's most storied franchises.
  3. Jul 18, 2014
    80
    We would have preferred a greater freedom of action for the levels, rather than the linear and driven that we've found, but they are trifles for a title that deserves to be played at least once.