Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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  1. SantiagoSchw
    Aug 22, 2018
    6
    I was extremely excited to play The New Colossus after having so much fun with the first game. What I found is all the major components that make The New Order a great shooter with a much shallower storyline (which tries to address many topics and aspects, including the main character backstory, but falls short and ends up not covering any of them successfully), a poorer level design and aI was extremely excited to play The New Colossus after having so much fun with the first game. What I found is all the major components that make The New Order a great shooter with a much shallower storyline (which tries to address many topics and aspects, including the main character backstory, but falls short and ends up not covering any of them successfully), a poorer level design and a lack of thrilling moments. It lacks what makes a sequel great: innovation. It doesn't add anything other than what we've already seen in its predecessor.

    It's not a bad game, not at all, but it is significantly inferior to the first one. The overall feeling I was left with when finishing this game was that one of a missed opportunity.

    Should you buy it? Maybe if you catch it on sale. Should you pay it full price? Probably not. Only if you've played the first one and are a follower of the series.    … Expand
  2. Okcpest
    Nov 22, 2017
    5
    The game is not awful, I just felt like all the cut scenes were really drawn out and the ending just seemed a little weak Graphics are good Audio is good, game play is fine. Most of my disappointment is with the story itself.
  3. lanedenson
    Dec 21, 2017
    7
    While there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this game (specifically around the marketing), as a game this is a very good - though flawed - entry into the 25 year old Wolfenstein FPS franchise.

    To address some of the complaints - despite some reports, it is not terribly short. I put at least 12 hours into the main storyline, and *maybe* an hour of that consisted of cutscenes,    While there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this game (specifically around the marketing), as a game this is a very good - though flawed - entry into the 25 year old Wolfenstein FPS franchise.

    To address some of the complaints - despite some reports, it is not terribly short. I put at least 12 hours into the main storyline, and *maybe* an hour of that consisted of cutscenes, and each one is a couple of minutes or less. We're not talking MGS4/JRPG length here.

    Can you finish it in ~5 hours? If you play at the lowest difficulty level, race through the game, skip all cutscenes, and don't take any time to explore your home base. But most people don't play like that.

    Yes, it leans into the racism theme pretty hard, though it's not entirely one sided. One main character is so over-the-top racist, it comes across as parody. I was waiting for him to start twirling his mustache at any minute. Though I'm pretty sure parody was not Machinegames' intent. There's a whole lot of "f*** whitey" sentiments expressed, but again, that seems like an intentional homage to the blaxploitation films of the early 70s. However, one of the main characters gets called on that attitude, effectively being told that bigotry is bigotry, no matter what direction its coming from.

    So, there's a lot of tonally inconsistent moments in the game. Is it a drama? Is it a comedy? Is it a parody? Is it ridiculously over-the-top? At times, yes to all - but they don't do a particularly good job of reconciling these discrepancies into a cohesive whole.

    Gameplay-wise, the first half of the game is very frustrating. For a series that is practically the definition of "power fantasy," during the first half of the game Blaskowitz is seriously nerfed. It makes getting through the levels a tedious slog, even at lower difficulty levels.

    Now, you may be thinking "what's wrong with subverting expectations?" Well, nothing - if it's done well. It's just not done well in this instance. However, once you are back to full strength (following an incredibly over-the-top-ridiculous series of events) the game is far more fun. It's just a shame it takes several hours to get to that point.

    There is also a poorly developed stealth mechanic that rears its head regularly throughout the game which slows your progress significantly. And you get knocked on your back far too often, at which point you can either shoot from the ground or get back to your feet. But again, not a particularly fun mechanic.

    Once you're finished with the main plotline, there's several more hours worth of side missions to tackle, which are fun in their own right.

    I paid $30 for it, and felt I got my money's worth. Overall, its a fun ride, as long as you can get past the various inconsistencies in the plot and gameplay. Just turn your brain off and remember that the game does get better as it goes along.    … Expand
  4. silencer
    Dec 19, 2017
    7
    I really liked the New Colossus, so I was looking forward to playing this, especially after all the great reviews it got. However, after completing the first couple of acts, I just can't bring myself to keep playing. The gameplay is very repetitive - here the commander, kill him then kill all who's left. Very few variations. The story is kind of dull with low stakes and little humor, takesI really liked the New Colossus, so I was looking forward to playing this, especially after all the great reviews it got. However, after completing the first couple of acts, I just can't bring myself to keep playing. The gameplay is very repetitive - here the commander, kill him then kill all who's left. Very few variations. The story is kind of dull with low stakes and little humor, takes itself way too seriously. I enjoyed the DLC (episode 0) more than the main game. Glad I got it on sale.… Expand
  5. WallsOfCornell
    Nov 17, 2017
    7
    The sequel, the new colossus takes place directly after the events of the New Order. Its a fun shoot em up that's well designed and thought out, however i don't think it lives up to its predecessor. The story felt dull at a few points in the game while a few other points stood out. While the New order was almost stealth heavy, this game i felt lacks that and is a little disappointing.The sequel, the new colossus takes place directly after the events of the New Order. Its a fun shoot em up that's well designed and thought out, however i don't think it lives up to its predecessor. The story felt dull at a few points in the game while a few other points stood out. While the New order was almost stealth heavy, this game i felt lacks that and is a little disappointing. Bottom line If you like slaughtering Nazi and white supremacists, then this is the game for you..… Expand
  6. AbagofScouts
    Aug 27, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game to death. The new systems like upgrades and free dual wielding make it a blast to shoot and melt Nazis that are oppressing America. The new guns like the dieselkraftwerk and Maschinenpistole the reworked old guns like the schockhammer that now has 3 barrels and the kampfpistole with a magazine to the new heavy weapons that are crazy fun. The story how ever leaves something to wish for. The New Order was a fun and less serious at times with very spooky and nervous moments like Death's Head and choosing to save one of the game's main characters was a heart sinking moment to see the other dissected and saved by this spooky general who later is shown to save hundreds of people's brains in tubes which was shocking. The influence of Caroline and other great characters made the story memorable . It also had some fun moments and goofy humor and fantastic set pieces through out the game from the musty castle and the chaos of the trenches and huge Nazi cities with buildings and the brutal setting of the prison to the wonder of being on the moon and seeing the earth. Not saying that the New Colossus does not have a bunch of great settings like a really retro style city street with a parade and the dusty waste land of Venus mixed with the future like space interior. It just seems like locations are over too quick for me. The New York waste land for example was really interesting to me since I enjoy Fallout and this was quite similar. I don't really think there was time to really soak in the art and creative effort put into it while other locations like a completely destroyed and war torn New Orleans was fantastic since there were so many different things to see. It also sees very few serious and impact full moments that the New Order had. Now the only choice that is made is in a flash back which determines which gun you will get which seems kinda like a cop out of a new major choice. The only real impactful moment to me was when Caroline died and Engel paraded her head and when Super Spesh was shot and when BJ was captured. Other than that the game seemed to take a fun approach to the story which isn't really that awful but I felt a little less engaged but there are still minor cut scenes that tackle issues about judging people where Sigrun who was a formor Nazi does not want to be called a Nazi by Grace who still calls her a Nazi after she defects which is ironic since the critics of this game who think it is SJW bull crap but anyway. Overall the shooting and gameplay are very fun and exciting and the story is slightly less engaging but overall a fun game if a bit short and I do have a gripe with the game which is you can not go back and play older missions instead opting to travel back to select areas where you can collect stuff which is annoying if you didn't get the select collectibles which now are unobtainable which is a minor annoyance but the game is still a wonder run and gun game full of upgrades and interesting settings and characters even if they are a bit brief. I still find myself going back and playing even though I finished the story.

    After about a year to let the game sit i start to notice the game's flaws and it took some others to open my eyes to the flaws of the game as i was blinded by the high action parts of the game. I was most annoyed by the lack of a chapter selector after the game. The sub missions were ok but left a lot to be desired. In the new order it was great to go back with the under barrel rocket launder and play some of the levels to get the collectibles and such. Now you can only get some and its very annoying to cherry pick certain collectibles on another profile. playing through the painfully short game when you skip the cut scenes. The game has great gun play and runs fantastically on xbox one s it seems to run at a nice 60 fps consistently any it has a variety of combat situations and enemies which react differently with different upgrades and i like that but it seems like the game doesnt really want you to run and gun giving a dedicated lean mechanic on the controller and if you go for kill animations you will have your health and armor drained if you are in the open which sucks considering its roots as the original run and gun shooter. It was disappointing after the great success of Doom 2016 following wolfenstien the new order bringing it back to the roots but this game feels more watered down on the run and gun. If it werent for the fantastic contraptions that can really shake up the combat it would be really painful to play through. The story is also kind of iffy as it romanticizes the extremist groups of the real world making them sound better than the Nazis when the Communists were the same if not worse than the Nazis and the radical black resistance group that make all white people sound like they are Nazis. I feel that it gets better near the end of the game where they learn to exist together. I'd say its a good game to borrow or rent not buy.    … Expand
  7. imoviesreview
    Jan 22, 2018
    5
    I couldn't get into this one that much, but at the same time I really couldn't put the game down too. Wolfenstein 2 is a generic FPS with not much creativity. The game play is fun, but really repetitive after awhile. The campaign is longer than a stander FPS along with some side mission, but their's not a whole lot to do after that. I wait for a price drop.
  8. PapaUnderwood
    Dec 24, 2017
    7
    It's a solid game, with a solid story, solid soundtrack, solid gameplay and meh replayability. That's it. This game isn't anything special, and I would hesitate to call it a 60$ game. But overall, it's fine.
  9. YODACHM
    Dec 3, 2017
    7
    The game has good dialogue, graphics and gameplay but that's about it. Repetitive end game side missions, a story that felt somewhat rushed and odd gameplay decision go against the improvements made in the game. Don't get me wrong the gameplay is good but it's just not as good as it could have been.
  10. Broyax
    Aug 5, 2019
    6
    Après les deux précédents épisodes de MachineGames affreusement mauvais, ce New Colossus a remis étonnamment les pendules à l'heure, gommant quasiment tous les gros défauts dont il était affublé... mais pas tous néanmoins. Il fait en tout cas amende honorable et marque des progrès sensibles dans ses combats, bien plus violents et brutaux, bien plus spectaculaires.

    Les sensations sont    Après les deux précédents épisodes de MachineGames affreusement mauvais, ce New Colossus a remis étonnamment les pendules à l'heure, gommant quasiment tous les gros défauts dont il était affublé... mais pas tous néanmoins. Il fait en tout cas amende honorable et marque des progrès sensibles dans ses combats, bien plus violents et brutaux, bien plus spectaculaires.

    Les sensations sont excellentes, les armes envoient un déluge de feu (et de plomb) et la maniabilité est presque satisfaisante.... bien qu'encore un peu mal calibrée (toujours ce souci avec l'accélération au stick). L'infiltration reste identique à elle-même, très optionnelle certes mais traitée par dessus la jambe ; en fait, on ne voit aucun réel intérêt à se faire chier avec ça, tellement c'est foireux.

    Mais une nouveauté de taille vient tout de même nuancer ce constat peu amène : la sauvegarde manuelle, n'importe quand, n'importe où ! ce qui permet d'expérimenter ad libitum la furtivité si maltraitée ici et d'en retirer à force quelque vague gratification, comme une sorte de défi qu'on se lancerait à soi-même.

    Le jeu reste un couloir plus ou moins large (ou plus ou moins étroit) avec un gros hub central dans lequel on ne cesse d'errer, tant ce "sous-marin" est un putain de labyrinthe grand comme un immeuble ! et la machine Enigma et son mini-jeu en temps limité soûle à très grande vitesse, nous privant du coup des missions supplémentaires : quel gâchis...

    En tout cas, ce Wolf est magnifique soutenant une 4K mirifique sur la X (sauf lors d'affrontements très chargés) à une magnifique cadence de 60 im/s, excusez du peu ! Effets sonores et VF impeccables avec Patrick Poivey, la voix de Bruce, ce qui ne gâche rien. La campagne reste dans l'ensemble bien rythmée avec quelques bonnes surprises...

    Et quelques mauvaises... à savoir la majorité des cinématiques et des personnages secondaires. On y trouve pêle-mêle une mentalité de collégien attardé rageux, un agenda gauchiste particulièrement lourdingue et des préoccupations SJW insupportables. Heureusement, on peut zapper directum toute cette merde.

    Voilà donc ce Wolf II colossal par moments, bien pitoyable par d'autres mais encourageant malgré ses maladresses.    … Expand
  11. osprey
    Sep 8, 2021
    5
    Nice effort but disappointing. Not going in the right direction in my opinion. Love BJ and want more of him for sure but don't mess with what works.
  12. Mrman7
    Dec 13, 2018
    6
    I think the mild disappointment I feel about the newer Wolfenstein games is a matter of taste. As a Jewish American, the power fantasy of mowing down Nazis in the original Wolfenstein was intoxicating. That same cultural identity is what makes the newer games a depressing slog for me. This game is extremely well made, I just can't say that it's any fun.
  13. Joellemm
    Jul 27, 2019
    6
    Satisfying guns, memorable moments and fluid gameplay. There are no doubts that Machine Games know how to knock together a serviceable, linear first-person shooter. The sequel also offers greater depth to its characters this time around, resulting in a more compelling narrative overall. Like the original however, i do not feel that the game does enough to stand out. Level design isSatisfying guns, memorable moments and fluid gameplay. There are no doubts that Machine Games know how to knock together a serviceable, linear first-person shooter. The sequel also offers greater depth to its characters this time around, resulting in a more compelling narrative overall. Like the original however, i do not feel that the game does enough to stand out. Level design is actually less interesting this time around, and my play-through, was plagued by graphical bugs that further tarnished what is a fairly ugly game already. Its a touch better than "okay".… Expand
  14. Firepistol95
    Jan 21, 2018
    7
    Now this game is dumb fun, I like the humor even though it feels a lil jarring when it switches between serious and funny a lil too quickly. The gameplay is decently challenging even though the AI can b a bit wonky and easily exploitable. But it still not as good as New Order was in terms of story. Now I didn't like the ending that much but at the same time has me feel excited for the nextNow this game is dumb fun, I like the humor even though it feels a lil jarring when it switches between serious and funny a lil too quickly. The gameplay is decently challenging even though the AI can b a bit wonky and easily exploitable. But it still not as good as New Order was in terms of story. Now I didn't like the ending that much but at the same time has me feel excited for the next entry. Its one of those endings, that people have a Hate-love relationship with. I give it a 7.4/10 I say wait for sales when its $40 or lower.… Expand
  15. teemz22
    Jun 26, 2019
    7
    This is a weird one.

    First of all, I really enjoyed Wolfenstein TNO and its prequel, however I can't full enjoy this game for a number of reasons Pros: - great characters and voice acting - atmosphere and art style are superb - graphics are pretty good, (however I still get texture pop in on the xbox one x) - 60 fps No for the cons: - The main problem with this game is that it    This is a weird one.

    First of all, I really enjoyed Wolfenstein TNO and its prequel, however I can't full enjoy this game for a number of reasons
    Pros:
    - great characters and voice acting
    - atmosphere and art style are superb
    - graphics are pretty good, (however I still get texture pop in on the xbox one x)
    - 60 fps
    No for the cons:
    - The main problem with this game is that it has an identity crisis, simply put it the game doesn’t know what it wants to be. It feels like a run and gun, plays like a run and gun (60 % of the time) with fast paced movement and 2 weapons at the same time but essentially, it’s not run and gun. Large portions of the game better be played stealthy but sometimes you just want to go in guns blazing and you get obliterated in seconds:
    - Difficulty, to fully enjoy the game I had to go for the lowest difficulty setting
    - Stealth sucks, it just sucks, enemies see you when they shouldn’t and cover mechanic doesn’t help either.
    - Weapon wheel is clunky and just doesn’t feel right
    - Technical issues like constant stuttering before the cutscenes
    - Low res textures every now and then
    - Picking up armor, weapons and ammo is a mess, you have to be precise for auto pickup and pressing X every time in the middle of an intense fight doesn’t’ help either
    Overall I’m a bit disappointed, good thing I have it on the game pass.    … Expand
  16. Thuumasson
    Mar 3, 2020
    6
    Okay game but little bit boring and absurd if you compare to previous ones.
  17. ProfAmateur
    Jun 30, 2021
    7
    I played the xbox series x version, which looked amazing (4K, more fps).
    The progressive system is well done with the weapons and upgrades you receive during the game. I also liked the enemies, sometimes the KI was a bit weird but ok. The story and length were also ok.
    Consider, that the game and cutscenes have brutal elements in it.
  18. Zodiac71
    Apr 21, 2021
    7
    Much of the same as usual decent graphics , action packed , a Great Bad Guy , best out of the last 3 put lacks a certain something , would've given it a 7.5 if possible.
  19. zezeljmare
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    EN:
    What to say about the legendary Wolfenstein, except that many hours of great fun await you as you fight the Nazis who have taken over the world, plus all spiced with clever humor. Crazy weapons and extremely dynamic missions. Unfortunately, despite the dynamism, the missions are extremely repetitive and very similar, but the background story take points. Bethesda did a great job on    EN:
    What to say about the legendary Wolfenstein, except that many hours of great fun await you as you fight the Nazis who have taken over the world, plus all spiced with clever humor. Crazy weapons and extremely dynamic missions. Unfortunately, despite the dynamism, the missions are extremely repetitive and very similar, but the background story take points. Bethesda did a great job on the graphic side, the locations are extremely realistic, as are the characters themselves, who have a certain dose of humanity thanks to the excellently done facial expressions.

    SRB:
    Šta reći o legendarnom Wolfenstein-u, osim da vas čeka mnogo sati sjajne zabave dok se borite protiv Nacista koji su zavladali svetom, plus sve to začinjeno pametnim humorom. Ludo oružije i izuzetno dinamične misije. Nažalost uprkos dinamičnosti, misije su izuzetno repetativne i veoma slične, ali pozadinska priča vadi prosek. Bethesda je odradila sjajan posao sa grafičke strane, lokacije su izuzetno realistične, kao i sami likovi, koji imaju određenu dozu ljudskosti zahvaljujući odlično urađenim facijalnim ekspresijama.    … Expand
  20. The_Joker6950
    Apr 12, 2022
    5
    Played the first part didn't get out of the submarine, it got repetitive after a while
  21. hikariyam
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    Wolf tem uma ambientação incrível, porem o jogo é entediante e o combate é medíocre

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#4 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
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#18 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. XboxEra
    Oct 28, 2022
    70
    Wolfenstein II: The New Order is almost great but is held back by a number of issues. A few design choices Machine Games made far too often took me out of the game and frustrated me to no end. For such a great feeling game, the lack of damage indicators to and from enemies made the game feel off far too many times. An outdated health system forced me to play the game differently than I wanted to. Instead of the clear intent at fast paced chaotic action the game does so well, I was too often hiding behind cover, scouring for health packs, and dying in seconds due to frequent difficulty spikes. Even with these issues, I still had an overall positive experience with the game due to strong story beats and chaotic moment to moment action. Wolfenstein II is a game I would recommend to anyone but is a game that may leave you feeling a bit frustrated in the end.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2017
    90
    Smart, satisfying, brutal: Undoubtedly one of the best shooters of the generation.
  3. XboxAddict
    Nov 15, 2017
    90
    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus brings gamers around the world and single player, first person shooter that delivers a fantastic storyline, beautiful graphics, and an experience that is hard to surpass on any platform. Bethesda and MachineGames have done a tremendous job in showcasing evil exists in the world, the fight that good people have to go through to prevent this evil from taking hold, and what happens when good people do absolutely nothing. This game is easily a contender for game of the year, with only a few shortcomings, and I expect to see Wolfenstein II make a serious case for why they deserve the crown.
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