Wolfenstein: Youngblood

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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
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  1. Robjapan
    Dec 13, 2019
    3
    What a fall from grace, the dual character idea just doesn't work in single player. They tried to make a hybrid fps/rpg game and failed really badly. It doesn't matter what you do, the enemies will feel the same. Guys with just a white vest on taking 5 shotgun shells to the chest and robots taking your ENTIRE stock of ammo to kill.
    I played with my friend online and we were constantly    What a fall from grace, the dual character idea just doesn't work in single player. They tried to make a hybrid fps/rpg game and failed really badly. It doesn't matter what you do, the enemies will feel the same. Guys with just a white vest on taking 5 shotgun shells to the chest and robots taking your ENTIRE stock of ammo to kill.
    I played with my friend online and we were constantly asking "Did the devs even play their own game??"

    The online multi worked well at first until their was a patch and from that moment on, one of us had lag so bad, that the game was unplayable.
    The slow down is very bad in places and on the last boss fight? I was getting about 3-5 fps.    … Expand
  2. Cbt4life
    Feb 29, 2020
    0
    I paid 10 bucks for this and still feeling ripped off. Also in handheld is like i'm playing without my glasses, so blurry.
  3. steelies
    Jan 21, 2022
    0
    honestly, bought this game at launch. haven't thought about it till now, but I barely played an hour or 2 because--even at the easiest difficulty--enemies are bullet sponges to a shocking degree. I played original wolfenstein 3d, LIVED return to castle wolfenstein...this game just isn't fun.
  4. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  5. 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 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
  6. Obozrevatel
    Aug 28, 2019
    2
    1.Feminism 2.transactions 3. Artificial Intelligence therefore such an assessment
  7. nicols
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    The Division meets Wolfenstein - Nazis, an alternate reality Paris, robots, weighty combat in solo or co-op but with bullet sponge enemies, a partial open world and RPG lite settings. If that appeals, there's a lot to like here, but if you wanted something more like a standard Wolfenstein, stick to the full blown game from last year. Motion controls are good, gfx are good for Switch (butThe Division meets Wolfenstein - Nazis, an alternate reality Paris, robots, weighty combat in solo or co-op but with bullet sponge enemies, a partial open world and RPG lite settings. If that appeals, there's a lot to like here, but if you wanted something more like a standard Wolfenstein, stick to the full blown game from last year. Motion controls are good, gfx are good for Switch (but much lower res compared to other version, obviously) its a fairly stable 30fps except for big battles (AFTER the day one patch). Panic Button have done a good job - its a fun game to solo or co-op your way through.

    NB - Yes, there are micro-transactions but so far (5 hours in) I've paid zero and not felt like I was grinding or missing out by ignoring them.    … Expand
  8. Jonboy777
    Jul 31, 2019
    1
    Wolfenstein Young Blood is severely flawed! It has bugs, throws you back to the beginning of the level when you die with no ammo, has annoying sisters as characters who keep saying “hey dude” and “help sis” and “let us kill some nazi’s sis”. Micro transactions which you shouldn’t have to do to play the game well! Poor level design and ok graphics! Yes, this game is rubbish don’t buy!Wolfenstein Young Blood is severely flawed! It has bugs, throws you back to the beginning of the level when you die with no ammo, has annoying sisters as characters who keep saying “hey dude” and “help sis” and “let us kill some nazi’s sis”. Micro transactions which you shouldn’t have to do to play the game well! Poor level design and ok graphics! Yes, this game is rubbish don’t buy!
  9. AceAscendus
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    WTF? They turned a FPS game into some RPG hybrid abomination with predatory micro transactions...???!!!! What the HELL were they thinking? There are also a lot of glitches and bugs... avoid this trash game like the plague.
  10. 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 in mainline games, but the gunplay is fun and the co-op works well, even when playing solo.
  11. Fvargasss
    Jul 26, 2019
    7
    Nice port for Nintendo switch! The grafics are good but the frame rate are unstable but it's ok for a portable version. The gameplay looks like Wolfenstein 2 a bit more fluid. The Ai is kinda broken the death animations are squishy. Its a unfinished animations...
  12. Reed618
    Aug 8, 2019
    5
    I was originally quite positive on this but the more I play the more the cracks start to show. The idea of using different ammo on different enemies is illogical in this type of game and works poorly. Changing weapons is too slow and often you don't have enough of the ammo you need. They need to remove this mechanic in all future titles. Level gating content is also annoying especially asI was originally quite positive on this but the more I play the more the cracks start to show. The idea of using different ammo on different enemies is illogical in this type of game and works poorly. Changing weapons is too slow and often you don't have enough of the ammo you need. They need to remove this mechanic in all future titles. Level gating content is also annoying especially as some missions don't have a recommended level attached so you may end up wandering into an area and getting mowed down in seconds.

    Worst of all is the AI companion. This game shouldn't be advertised as having the option of playing in single player mode. I tried one of the raid missions and made it to the final boss. It was challenging but I was wearing it down and enjoying myself but then my partner died and I had to resurrect her. I did so and noticed she was standing still in the middle of the area while the giant robot boss shot her... she died within seconds... I resurrected her several times and she continued to die until I ran out of health and we both died. As there are no checkpoints I had to restart the whole mission and lost 30 minutes. This shouldn't have made it past play testing.

    I really love wolfenstein, more than Doom to be honest but a large part of that is the story and the varied level design. Running through the same areas again and again shooting nazis who keep respawning just isn't all that much fun. It's enjoyable but gets old quite fast. I really hope the developers use youngblood as a lesson in what not to do when making wolfenstein 3.    … Expand
  13. bert0503
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    It’s a good spin-off and a good first-person shooter. Nothing innovative about it and at the same time a great way for Bethesda to test the waters with the series by adding online co-op, light RPG elements, a fun buddy pass (allows a friend to play online with you for free without purchasing the game) and some challenging bosses (which the series has been known for). It's not the the firstIt’s a good spin-off and a good first-person shooter. Nothing innovative about it and at the same time a great way for Bethesda to test the waters with the series by adding online co-op, light RPG elements, a fun buddy pass (allows a friend to play online with you for free without purchasing the game) and some challenging bosses (which the series has been known for). It's not the the first time a great series has had a good spinoff: Megan Man had Mega Man X and Resident Evil has had Resident Evil: Revelations.… Expand
  14. Cloudmoon
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its another awesome game for wolfenstein saga the gtafics are incredibles and the gameplay is the best of the game… Expand
  15. Shane_IL
    Sep 8, 2019
    5
    I was expecting something far worse from all the negative hype this was getting, but after playing it for several hours, it's actually pretty fun. Yes there is no point to the coop and the AI is annoying, yes the story is garbage, but it's a fun run and gun shooter, no masterpiece like The New Order, but it still looks good and is fun to play for a bit. My only gripe about the combat isI was expecting something far worse from all the negative hype this was getting, but after playing it for several hours, it's actually pretty fun. Yes there is no point to the coop and the AI is annoying, yes the story is garbage, but it's a fun run and gun shooter, no masterpiece like The New Order, but it still looks good and is fun to play for a bit. My only gripe about the combat is the enemy information is way too hard to read with them moving around. So I'll give this a solid 5/10, dead average.… Expand
  16. Tomas_
    Sep 1, 2019
    7
    Wolfenstein Youngblood não é um mau jogo de todo,apesar dos grandes problemas que o jogo enfrenta.A ação frenética,as bonitas paisagens,humor e a história contribuem positivamente para este jogo apesar deste ser um pouco chato com as suas missões secundárias e as microtransições...O principal problema deste jogo é o crasheio que ele faz à consola de resto a nível técnico não há nenhumWolfenstein Youngblood não é um mau jogo de todo,apesar dos grandes problemas que o jogo enfrenta.A ação frenética,as bonitas paisagens,humor e a história contribuem positivamente para este jogo apesar deste ser um pouco chato com as suas missões secundárias e as microtransições...O principal problema deste jogo é o crasheio que ele faz à consola de resto a nível técnico não há nenhum grave problema...Outro elemento que afeta negativamente a gameplay é a ausência do save manual sendo que… Expand
  17. NintendoGalaxy
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    Another great port by Panic Button!

    Graphics are good/okay and coop gameplay is great!
  18. AminoNinetyNine
    Jul 27, 2019
    8
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  19. swinogrodzki
    Oct 3, 2022
    8
    Disregarding the previous games of the series, it's a decent shooter game, full of action. But some stealth is also possible. I'm playing offline and so far so good, I like it a lot. The negative reviews are mostly based on the sentiment. If you cut off the Wolfenstein-like narrative-based and mechanic-based expectations and assess the very game, it's very good and addictive. Of course itDisregarding the previous games of the series, it's a decent shooter game, full of action. But some stealth is also possible. I'm playing offline and so far so good, I like it a lot. The negative reviews are mostly based on the sentiment. If you cut off the Wolfenstein-like narrative-based and mechanic-based expectations and assess the very game, it's very good and addictive. Of course it has some flaws, but that's why I give it 8 instead of 10. For that price it's really worth it and that's it, just don't expect the New Colossus 2.1. It's a totally new approach. But I like it.… Expand
  20. MrHuman
    Jul 30, 2019
    8
    The game works really well both docked and in handheld. The cutscenes lag in handheld, that is the main complaint. Docked they run fine and look good enough.

    Gameplay is fun with a friend and ok alone. Mostly been playing with a friend and in handheld. A major bonus is that the in-game voice chat works straight out of the box, no need for Nintendos own, just plug your headset into the    The game works really well both docked and in handheld. The cutscenes lag in handheld, that is the main complaint. Docked they run fine and look good enough.

    Gameplay is fun with a friend and ok alone. Mostly been playing with a friend and in handheld. A major bonus is that the in-game voice chat works straight out of the box, no need for Nintendos own, just plug your headset into the audio jack and your done.    … Expand
  21. Grandhatred
    Mar 2, 2020
    7
    since there no openworld fps game in switch (last time i check). there nothing else I can play but this if u like mindless shooting game like division or destiny u like this, I already have 30 hours in and honestly kinda enjoying it. but the fps is **** one time it when to 20 for a whole mission averagely 24 in firefight , after playing it for long i get used to how blurry it is
  22. Nevermber
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    I didn’t think that I would write a review, and all the more so since I would change the rating.
    The plot of the game is much weaker than the previous two tiles.
    In fact, we have 4 missions and a couple of side tasks. Weak graphics on the console. The game seems to be designed for multiplayer, but when I spend 10-15 hours developing a hero, having difficulty killing opponents who are    I didn’t think that I would write a review, and all the more so since I would change the rating.
    The plot of the game is much weaker than the previous two tiles.
    In fact, we have 4 missions and a couple of side tasks.
    Weak graphics on the console.
    The game seems to be designed for multiplayer, but when I spend 10-15 hours developing a hero, having difficulty killing opponents who are even 3-4 levels stronger than me, and then a level 1 player connects to me and easily beats the fascists who are stronger it at 40 levels - the question arises of balance, and when after an hour and a half it has already reached level 20 - I want to ask a question about the speed of accrual of experience.    … Expand
  23. Gyorgylesko
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    As an mmorpg, mmofps fan that's the perfect game for me on the switch. The game mechanics like Destiny 2.
    I like the open-world missions, the upgradeable weapons and skills what's are makes a difference.
  24. Robo7722
    Dec 5, 2019
    2
    At first I want to say that Panic Button did. an Amazing job with the port. But, this is the worst Wolfenstein game in the Series. The most Enemy’s are bulletsponges and it make me absolutely no fun to play it, even with friends.
    The Story is told in 5 Minutes and boring. The problem with the Level system is, that all the enemies increase their LV with yours. So if you’re LV 20, the Enemy    At first I want to say that Panic Button did. an Amazing job with the port. But, this is the worst Wolfenstein game in the Series. The most Enemy’s are bulletsponges and it make me absolutely no fun to play it, even with friends.
    The Story is told in 5 Minutes and boring. The problem with the Level system is, that all the enemies increase their LV with yours. So if you’re LV 20, the Enemy is LV 20-25 too, so you feel never OP and sometime like with a airsoft gun. Pros:
    - nice graphic for the switch
    - good Leveldesign (thx Machiengames)

    Con:
    - no real Story
    - lame Charakters - boring Gameplay - too many bullet sponges
    - boss fight are repetitive    … Expand
  25. JoiFabu
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    So I bought this game with a huge discount mainly due to the price because I was initially dissuaded from purchasing it due to the numerous negative reviews. However after playing it, it is a really solid and fun game. It runs Xbox One caliber quality and is super smooth during gameplay. The only frame rate drops I’ve seen were in the cutscenes but that is not the majority of the timeSo I bought this game with a huge discount mainly due to the price because I was initially dissuaded from purchasing it due to the numerous negative reviews. However after playing it, it is a really solid and fun game. It runs Xbox One caliber quality and is super smooth during gameplay. The only frame rate drops I’ve seen were in the cutscenes but that is not the majority of the time spent with the game.

    It’s somewhat refreshing to see a different protagonist other than Blascowitz (not sure if I spelled that right) and his daughters frequently make quips to each other during and outside of combat. Basically it looks great, plays great and you can tell that the developers care a lot about this series and were willing to try something new with an established franchise. I am surprised that this isn’t rated higher.. Anyway, I highly recommend this even if you would rather play solo (like me) as I am having a lot of fun with it. If you can also get it on a discount, get it because it’s a steal.    … Expand
  26. bnan_j
    Jul 24, 2023
    0
    A shame to the Wolfenstein name. Tried mixing looter shooter mechanics with Dark Souls and a bunch of other games but like mixed pig feed, turned out just gross.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    70
    A really confusing game, in that it takes some of what made the modern era of Wolfenstein so great, then copies and pastes modern looter-shooter tropes on top. [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 76]
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Aug 19, 2019
    70
    Overall, Youngblood is a welcome reinvention of the series, but lacks the personality of what makes a Wolfenstein game. Microtransactions aren’t as bad they’re made out, but it is still understandably going to impact each person differently. The extensive replay incentive and a charming, albeit short, story are appreciated. If you are a Wolfenstein enthusiast, this game definitely deserves at least one playthrough— just make sure you won’t have any interruptions during your sessions.
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Aug 14, 2019
    70
    Might not please established Wolfenstein fans, but Youngblood is still a great shooter on Switch.
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