Wolfenstein: Youngblood

 Switch
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Nintendojo
    Aug 9, 2019
    42
    All told, Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a rather baffling experience that doesn’t quite seem to fully understand what it’s trying to be. Many of the factors that made previous games enjoyable are still here: the core gameplay mechanics are solid and the presentation is legitimately impressive considering Switch’s hardware limitations. However, the changes they made both in terms of structure and the addition of RPG mechanics simply don’t work together in a cohesive way.
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  1. Kotaku
    Aug 5, 2019
    It’s tempting to want Wolfenstein: Youngblood to be the rousing third chapter in a terrific revival of a classic franchise, but it’s not. Instead, it’s a fun, off-kilter experiment, a good game about doing good with your friend. Because killing Nazis is good, but it’s much better with friends.

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#66 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#84 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 131 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 131
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 131
  3. Negative: 81 out of 131
  1. Warumono
    Jul 28, 2019
    2
    I'm still not sure how the massive input delay from the first Wolfenstein port wasn't alleviated in any way. I can forgive lowering theI'm still not sure how the massive input delay from the first Wolfenstein port wasn't alleviated in any way. I can forgive lowering the graphical fidelity to get it to be able to run on something portable like the Switch, but it's all for naught if the controls aren't responsive (even with gyro controls).

    That being said, don't go into this one expecting it to be Wolfenstein 3. This is more of a spin-off with RPG elements than anything, with you being able to do things like upgrade your health cap and your weapons' ammo capacities but this also means the enemies will scale as you continue along. There was a point where I felt like I was playing the Division again with how bullet-spongey some of the enemies became (there were some high-health enemies in previous games, but this multiplies that by 2). Yes there are micro transactons (ugh) but you could grind for everything in game ... for a very long time.

    If you want to experience this game, get it on another console (PC preferrably). The Switch version isn't a very enjoyable experience.    … Full Review »
  2. Ned_Flanders
    Jul 26, 2019
    1
    Save your money and time and pass on this. The AI is broken, the mechanics like stealth have been ruined. The characters are lousy and theSave your money and time and pass on this. The AI is broken, the mechanics like stealth have been ruined. The characters are lousy and the story has poor taste. The physical version is just a box with a download code. Expect to grind for in game currency if you don’t want to shell out the cash for the predatory micro transactions… Full Review »
  3. Tootzo
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    This game is good. It plays just fine, the hub-like, non-linear missions structure is interesting. The characters may not be as deep as inThis game is good. It plays just fine, the hub-like, non-linear missions structure is interesting. The characters may not be as deep as in mainline games, but the gunplay is fun and the co-op works well, even when playing solo. … Full Review »
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