Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 593 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. uplink777
    May 15, 2015
    10
    Immense, fun, excellent. Just a few things. Technical side of the game is horrible. Doesn't support SLi. Can't use 8k shadows, because it stutters [4790k, 32 gigs of ram, 4 way raid0, gtx 970 sli...].

    I love the atmosphere, I love the humour, I love killing nazis [bad me, right? :)]. I love the stealth part, and compared to the New Order, stealth has a meaning here. I mean, when You    Immense, fun, excellent. Just a few things. Technical side of the game is horrible. Doesn't support SLi. Can't use 8k shadows, because it stutters [4790k, 32 gigs of ram, 4 way raid0, gtx 970 sli...].

    I love the atmosphere, I love the humour, I love killing nazis [bad me, right? :)]. I love the stealth part, and compared to the New Order, stealth has a meaning here. I mean, when You manage to take out those two guys with radio silently, it really pays off...otherwise, be prepared for bloody carnage!

    Another technical thing is slow load of textures. It really pisses me off. Besides these, the game is a bliss.    … Expand
  3. Darth_Kane
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    I really liked New Order, especially the alternate history they created, but I sort of craved for the old Wolfenstein. So in Old Blood, it felt great to crawl around in old german castles and villages again, and the supernatural part really brought back dear memories from previous titles. Great game, I wish they'll keep on making more traditional FPS like this.
  4. Iberian_Buffalo
    May 6, 2015
    10
    "HOT DOG". For 15-20 euro/dollars you get 8 chapters, 7-10h long game. This is great deal. Game has beautiful graphic, smooth 60 fps!

    Story is in old, good Wolfestein style. Humor is great and fight system full of fun. You can play different style - using 2 guns like Rambo, use 1 gun and aim carefully or do with silencer and melee weapons in stealth mode. Great game for great money.    "HOT DOG". For 15-20 euro/dollars you get 8 chapters, 7-10h long game. This is great deal. Game has beautiful graphic, smooth 60 fps!

    Story is in old, good Wolfestein style. Humor is great and fight system full of fun.
    You can play different style - using 2 guns like Rambo, use 1 gun and aim carefully or do with silencer and melee weapons in stealth mode.
    Great game for great money.

    If you love New Order you will love this. But if you are tired to New Order don't try this.    … Expand
  5. PauloBessa
    May 5, 2015
    10
    I didn't play The New Order yet, but for 20 dollars I had to try this Old Blood, and... OMFG! Its amazing, so fun and playing on Uber difficulty it's so rewarding, nice challenge, I ended the 3 Chapter now, always playing the nightmares. So fun! Old school! To everyone who is playing and like this type of game I suggest a try on Shadow Warrior, it's on the same boat =)

    HOT DOG!
  6. BaronMonaco
    May 27, 2015
    10
    Probably the best FPS in terms of value for money.
    You'll get the same gameplay that The New Order, which was very fun, great story and new characters, zombies, slightly better graphics, some nostalgia, a challenge mode and 7 hours campaign which is more than some games with a 70€ price-tag.
    The IA is still pretty dumb (even in Uber mode) but for 20€ I can easily look over that and say :    Probably the best FPS in terms of value for money.
    You'll get the same gameplay that The New Order, which was very fun, great story and new characters, zombies, slightly better graphics, some nostalgia, a challenge mode and 7 hours campaign which is more than some games with a 70€ price-tag.
    The IA is still pretty dumb (even in Uber mode) but for 20€ I can easily look over that and say : The Old Blood is a perfect expansion and a more than fair offer and could also be a great entry before playing The New Order.    … Expand
  7. JackKasket
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Is it possible to make a great game better? Apparently yes. Old Blood is set in the original Nazi killing timeline, which I personally think is the best Nazi killing timeline, and it's so satisfying to blow them to Valhalla.

    This version brings a few new weapons, and takes out the futuristic aspects of New Order. I feel there is more sneaking around now, but it's so much more satisfying    Is it possible to make a great game better? Apparently yes. Old Blood is set in the original Nazi killing timeline, which I personally think is the best Nazi killing timeline, and it's so satisfying to blow them to Valhalla.

    This version brings a few new weapons, and takes out the futuristic aspects of New Order. I feel there is more sneaking around now, but it's so much more satisfying than in New Order. The bolt action rifle is a great addition, and the head shots from afar are just pure joy. Nazis, I don't like ye.

    Well, there are still some issues with climbing a ledge, weapon wheel and grenade being mapped on the same button and such and such. But, for 20 dollars, this game is so far the clear winner of money/fun ratio for this year, and together with New Order the strongest contender for best FPS on consoles, ever. There I said it. Ever.    … Expand
  8. Zebulon
    May 5, 2015
    10
    once again, the combat in this game is so satisfying, it makes me smile everytime I blast a Nazi to pieces.
    It offers marvelous propaganda posters, juicy gore, fat muzzle flashes and Schwarzenegger-style one liners.
    And that's a damn good combination.
  9. mastergeorg
    May 7, 2015
    10
    I'm amazed. For such a small amount of money you'll get game which is longer than most other shooters nowadays. Gameplay is the same as in The New Order with some slight changes...
  10. Calix
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Well, you should try this on difficulty level "I AM DEATH INCARNATE!“ or above.
    It's a classical FPS and it reminds me lots of fun things back to the old times...Quake series/CS/etc.
    No multiplayer, No QTE. With Nothing added and nothing taken away, such a pure FPS game experience!
    I like it.
    "HOT DOG!"
  11. epistm87
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Familiar environments recall Return to Castle Wolfenstein and the 2009 Whether you want to go stealth or guns blazing, combat is the bloody heart of this experience small amount of money you'll get game which is longer than most other shooters
  12. Zlatan
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    I like the Nazi team and mood. This is an large "expansion" for a little price and it is a great example, of how you can make a great game for half the price, compared to "normal games". And is it any less fun? NO! I do miss a good sniper like kar98 like in older games. You get a disappointing auto sniper thing. As for other weapons... nice very nice..... And do not expect a story orI like the Nazi team and mood. This is an large "expansion" for a little price and it is a great example, of how you can make a great game for half the price, compared to "normal games". And is it any less fun? NO! I do miss a good sniper like kar98 like in older games. You get a disappointing auto sniper thing. As for other weapons... nice very nice..... And do not expect a story or something.Its just shooting. :)… Expand
  13. lambinator
    May 5, 2015
    9
    I haven't played many FPS the last few months as Hardline disappointed me greatly but this has been fun. I've also never played any Wolfenstein games but found this up my alley. I wouldn't say it's hard but the difficulty whether you have played many FPS is on par no matter where you put the level at. Easy enough to get through and hard enough of a challenge. Lots of health, armor,I haven't played many FPS the last few months as Hardline disappointed me greatly but this has been fun. I've also never played any Wolfenstein games but found this up my alley. I wouldn't say it's hard but the difficulty whether you have played many FPS is on par no matter where you put the level at. Easy enough to get through and hard enough of a challenge. Lots of health, armor, bullets to get you through the tougher parts. I always review games from all levels before I blow my money on them....this one I didn't because of the lack of games I like on PS4. I'm happy my gut was right. You can't beat the gameplay for $20.… Expand
  14. iddqd4
    Oct 8, 2022
    9
    Перепрошел в 2022. Весьма крутой довесок и приквел для первой части обновленной серии, все достоинства оригинала на месте, плюс немного ностальгии в виде отсылок к Return to Castle, в финале в наличии клевые зомби нацисты, единственный минус продолжительность не велика. Крутейшее DLC для, неожиданно одного из лучших шутеров ушедшего поколения.Перепрошел в 2022. Весьма крутой довесок и приквел для первой части обновленной серии, все достоинства оригинала на месте, плюс немного ностальгии в виде отсылок к Return to Castle, в финале в наличии клевые зомби нацисты, единственный минус продолжительность не велика. Крутейшее DLC для, неожиданно одного из лучших шутеров ушедшего поколения.
  15. dacritic82
    Jul 28, 2015
    9
    This game is awesome. Although it's among the first titles released for the next-gen consoles, its graphics are much better that many newer games. The main story is terrific (though there are not side quests), with a considerable length, keeping fresh and interesting throughout the entire game.

    The only con is the variety of weapons. For a game which story spans across many years and    This game is awesome. Although it's among the first titles released for the next-gen consoles, its graphics are much better that many newer games. The main story is terrific (though there are not side quests), with a considerable length, keeping fresh and interesting throughout the entire game.

    The only con is the variety of weapons. For a game which story spans across many years and makes you face all sorts of enemies, I was expecting to get a hand on a larger weaponry.    … Expand
  16. Fjolltzu
    May 16, 2015
    9
    A bit slow at first for an hour or so but right after that it picks up and throws you into the action with awesome gun mechanics and sounds and fun gameplay
  17. Wrede
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    This is a good FPS. And a good Stand-Alone Add on with only the 19.95e price tag.

    If you liked New Order this is a must buy. And If you didn't play it. You can start with this one too.
  18. scorp332211
    May 8, 2015
    9
    This is a great old school FPS! Summons up Return to Castle Wolfenstein in several ways! Goes back to more experimenting with the occult, zombies, etc. It's perfectly great for what it is. It's not difficult, it's not multiplayer. It's just a great campaign with tons of action- and FUN!!! Nothing wrong with just shooting Nazi zombies all day long! Great for the price as well!!!
  19. gorilla1310
    Aug 11, 2015
    9
    This game was published as a standalone expansion of wolfestein the new order:but it's very very big.The campaign last about 6-8 hours so it's very good for an expansion.The gameplay is the same of wolfestein the new order :the weapons are fantastic,the graphic is beautiful,the sound is perfect,the story is good and you can also choose your approach:stelath or assault.There is also aThis game was published as a standalone expansion of wolfestein the new order:but it's very very big.The campaign last about 6-8 hours so it's very good for an expansion.The gameplay is the same of wolfestein the new order :the weapons are fantastic,the graphic is beautiful,the sound is perfect,the story is good and you can also choose your approach:stelath or assault.There is also a challenge mod in which you replay the best scenes of the game with a system of points and medals and in the campaign there is also a progression system called "Talents" based on your game style.I think it's a very very good and funny game and cost only 20€… Expand
  20. Seidinger
    Aug 17, 2015
    9
    Being a FPS fanatic since Wolfenstein 3D times, back in the 90's, I felt that this title was a must-buy.
    I was absolutely correct! Haven't played a good single-player shooter since Doom3, Old Blood felt like a reborn to the good story-driven FPS.
    Graphics are very good, story is awesome, characters are engaging and playing the game on the last difficult level is extremely rewarding! The    Being a FPS fanatic since Wolfenstein 3D times, back in the 90's, I felt that this title was a must-buy.
    I was absolutely correct! Haven't played a good single-player shooter since Doom3, Old Blood felt like a reborn to the good story-driven FPS.
    Graphics are very good, story is awesome, characters are engaging and playing the game on the last difficult level is extremely rewarding! The extras and collectibles make the game even better. For 10 bucks, you can't argue!

    All in all, the best single-player FPS launched in the last 10 years. It isn't a 10 just because of the lack of multiplayer.    … Expand
  21. RealLeather
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Whilst not as grand in scope as The New Order, The Old Blood is still a total riot and a perfect companion piece to its predecessor. If you loved the TNO then it's a no brainier and if you never played TNO then get it and get this too, easily the best FPS games of the last five years and thankfully solely focused on the singleplayer experience.
  22. filip92
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game,just like New Order was great...I just like it a little bit more than New Order because of the occult,zombies and all the weird things as you progress..Everything is in this game..Great story and campaign,characters,nostalgia and fluid gameplay..For that price,you have hours of fun...Great expansion...… Expand
  23. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jan 17, 2017
    9
    I had a blast playing this game. I picked it up on a PSN sale for like $7. Was well worth every penny. Without playing the first one for current gen I picked this up and was very pleased how much fun I had. If you're looking for a mindless shooter with some stealth mechanics then look no further. Great Graphics, awesome facial animations and voice acting. A.I. was actuallyI had a blast playing this game. I picked it up on a PSN sale for like $7. Was well worth every penny. Without playing the first one for current gen I picked this up and was very pleased how much fun I had. If you're looking for a mindless shooter with some stealth mechanics then look no further. Great Graphics, awesome facial animations and voice acting. A.I. was actually challenging and would flank you. If only Bethseda could make their fallout games look this good. Blasting Nazi never looked so beautiful!
    Took me about 7-8 hours to finish the game.    … Expand
  24. ourtimehascome
    Jul 19, 2017
    9
    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a prequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order. As a prequel, it's a bit shorter with about half the campaign missions. However, it's still fulfilling to play, with diverse opportunities for either stealth or outright combat.

    I enjoyed the story with the amount of time given. There are still wonderfully detailed environments and deeply flawed characters. The main    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a prequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order. As a prequel, it's a bit shorter with about half the campaign missions. However, it's still fulfilling to play, with diverse opportunities for either stealth or outright combat.

    I enjoyed the story with the amount of time given. There are still wonderfully detailed environments and deeply flawed characters. The main objective is to acquire the plans for Castle Wolfenstein, which directly leads to The New Order. TNO begins with going to Castle Wolfenstein, so the plan is already successful, but the journey to get the plans is what's most important, with enough diversions away from the main plot to maintain interest and excitement.    … Expand
  25. frederik1478
    May 24, 2020
    9
    Wolfenstein the new order without the fat and an amazing first point to play it. don't take this the wrong way, I think the fat in the Wolfenstein new order is what made it special and my favourite is fps of all time but for work gameplay and amazing just about everything this is also a good choice if you want to be friends to play it. I just completed on the highest difficulty and it wasWolfenstein the new order without the fat and an amazing first point to play it. don't take this the wrong way, I think the fat in the Wolfenstein new order is what made it special and my favourite is fps of all time but for work gameplay and amazing just about everything this is also a good choice if you want to be friends to play it. I just completed on the highest difficulty and it was amazing. I will it felt like I was a desperately trying to survive them infinite amount of Nazis coming after me. The game voice acting is amazing and I love pj pleskovic voice actor he really make this tired sound that still trying to keep on fighting. a beautiful graphics all around.
    I could talk about this game and then new order for hours, but the most important thing is that it's an amazing game and you should try it.    … Expand
  26. filiptairi92
    Jan 7, 2017
    9
    Great expansion,really keeps you going,and it even has some better parts than The New Order.Wolfenstein fans will love this..Definetely worth the money.
  27. Alvokun
    Jul 13, 2017
    9
    This is probably the best modern Wolfenstein game I have played. I have enjoyed it even more than The New Order (which is also true that I played on PS3).

    Despite not being too long, The Old Blood offers a reasonably long campaign mode with a nice variety of enemies, weapons and settings. What is more, gameplay is quite addictive and you can play either stealthily or killing every    This is probably the best modern Wolfenstein game I have played. I have enjoyed it even more than The New Order (which is also true that I played on PS3).

    Despite not being too long, The Old Blood offers a reasonably long campaign mode with a nice variety of enemies, weapons and settings. What is more, gameplay is quite addictive and you can play either stealthily or killing every single nazi openly.

    Besides, the challenges pose an interesting additional option, and it is great to play the nightmare (classic) levels once again, now inserted within the game itself.

    I highly recommend this Wolfenstein.    … Expand
  28. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    'Old Blood' is a large extension to 'The New Order' and is in fact its prequel. It’s about half as long as 'The New Order', nevertheless, its gameplay and settings take us back to the roots of Wolfenstein! Indeed, there are numerous similarities with the original PC/Xbox episode, so 'Old Blood' mixes what made 'RTCW' so great, with the new elements in the series, making this game one of'Old Blood' is a large extension to 'The New Order' and is in fact its prequel. It’s about half as long as 'The New Order', nevertheless, its gameplay and settings take us back to the roots of Wolfenstein! Indeed, there are numerous similarities with the original PC/Xbox episode, so 'Old Blood' mixes what made 'RTCW' so great, with the new elements in the series, making this game one of the best Wolfenstein games yet, absolutely brilliant!… Expand
  29. Lakhs
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    For me its one of the best fps games. And i think its the best of the series
  30. ConnorK
    May 11, 2015
    8
    This is exactly how a dlc should be done. The problem with this is it seems short, I wish it was a few hours longer. The campaign is re-playable and there are challenges which are a lot of fun.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Games Master UK
    Aug 5, 2015
    70
    Has all the mechanics of its progenitor, but lacks the magic that made it such a hit. [Aug 2015, p.70]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 30, 2015
    60
    The brutal pacing soon exhausts. [July 2015, p.86]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Jun 29, 2015
    75
    If you liked The New Order, you will definitely enjoy this game. It may not be too long and might not have much content to offer, but as a standalone prequel The Old Blood more than delivers on its promise.
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