Wolfenstein: The New Order

 Xbox One
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 652 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 506 out of 652
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 652
  3. Negative: 58 out of 652
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  1. daath11
    Jan 31, 2018
    0
    Not a big fan of FPS shooters, but unfortunately, i decided to give this one a try, due to its combined elements of stealth and shooting gameplay. First of all, there is not any kind of player decision on the aforementioned gameplay elements, there are parts in which designers allow sneaking, and parts where they simply don't, without any relevance to story and plot. As a stealthNot a big fan of FPS shooters, but unfortunately, i decided to give this one a try, due to its combined elements of stealth and shooting gameplay. First of all, there is not any kind of player decision on the aforementioned gameplay elements, there are parts in which designers allow sneaking, and parts where they simply don't, without any relevance to story and plot. As a stealth experience, it is one of the dumbest and easiest around, because in the sections where you have the divine permission to sneak, the enemies are almost set, awaiting for your takedowns, wihout offering any kind of acomplishment. As a shooting experience, everything is also too dumb, as -especially in the last levels, which are awful- , levels or checkpoints begin and you are stripped of your weapons again and again, permitted to use whatever the divine developers will allows you to, facing waves of bullet spongey enemies that two hit kill you (playing on uber difficulty, of course), in repeated stupid scenarios totally directed by the worthless devs, which insult the player's intelligence (as an example, your chopper's pilot, decides to place you on a sabotazed ruined bridge, of all places, amidst a combat zone full of enemies that begin shooting you and the chopper on sight, killing you instantly, wtf???), and these scenarios are the norm for the last 5-6 game missions.
    I approached this title as a game in which player choise matters, gameplay wise, and it is definitely not the case, it is another generic, heavily-scripted shooter, that disguises itself as a game that allows player freedom, by devs that clearly are not capable of creating this kind of experience, so, for anyone looking for a bit more sophisticated shooter, with more complex gameplay than -shoot all the stupid enemies that we place before you, and move on, till the next mindless encounter we prepared for you- , this title is simply insulting and unworthy for either a Call of Duty or Deus Ex fan.    … Expand
  2. monticelloe
    Jun 26, 2017
    0
    I have been playing first person shooters ever since I bought my first video game console and I have never had a worse gaming experience. The story feels bland, the gameplay is generic and repetitive, and the player movement feels clunky and awkward. I gave this game a 0 because the ratings are way too high for this game and do not reflect how this game really is in any way, shape orI have been playing first person shooters ever since I bought my first video game console and I have never had a worse gaming experience. The story feels bland, the gameplay is generic and repetitive, and the player movement feels clunky and awkward. I gave this game a 0 because the ratings are way too high for this game and do not reflect how this game really is in any way, shape or form. I would not buy this game even though at this time its 20 bucks. Not worth the money, buy something else, anything.… Expand
  3. Saland
    Jul 26, 2015
    1
    I can't recall a game that I've ever tried so hard to power through and give a chance, but the opening sequence of this game is just awful.

    The controls are a "throwback" in the worst possible way. Nothing feels fluid or coherent. The entire opening sequence is poorly timed QTEs which, since you probably don't know the controls yet and they aren't particularly responsive, will probably    I can't recall a game that I've ever tried so hard to power through and give a chance, but the opening sequence of this game is just awful.

    The controls are a "throwback" in the worst possible way. Nothing feels fluid or coherent. The entire opening sequence is poorly timed QTEs which, since you probably don't know the controls yet and they aren't particularly responsive, will probably lead to a lot of frustrating deaths. The real penalty in this game isn't having to go back to a checkpoint, it's having to wait two minutes for the loading afterward.

    Maybe later on, the game's controls suddenly seem fluid, but you shouldn't have to suffer through a couple of hours of what, by numerous accounts is a ten hour game, just to find something that's actually entertaining.    … Expand
  4. Nightmare666
    Jan 31, 2023
    1
    Absolutly terrible

    I found this game for sale on the xbox store and as a big DOOM fan an a relative new Quake fan who played and love every single DOOM game and quake remaster i expected somthing simular just to get a stupid call of duty wanna be. Boring story with some of the most monotone voice acting for a main character weapons that feel like paperweights and bullet sponges as    Absolutly terrible

    I found this game for sale on the xbox store and as a big DOOM fan an a relative new Quake fan who played and love every single DOOM game and quake remaster i expected somthing simular just to get a stupid call of duty wanna be. Boring story with some of the most monotone voice acting for a main character weapons that feel like paperweights and bullet sponges as enemys. The game also forces you to do **** stealth sections some of the worst things in any fps shooter. Once you accualy get to go out and blast enemys youl see some of the worst combat i have ever seen just how does this game have so may good ratings    … Expand

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#28 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#21 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Pure Xbox
    Oct 22, 2014
    70
    While some archaic design choices and patience-testing difficulty spikes will attempt to compromise your enjoyment on occasion, the moments to follow generally smooth over any past transgressions.
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  2. ActionTrip
    May 26, 2014
    85
    Fans of Wolfenstein of old will appreciate how it has grown and matured, and newcomers will enjoy playing in this horrific alternate history. Not to mention, every day is a great day to shoot Nazis.
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  3. Machinima
    May 22, 2014
    85
    Ultimately you have to scrape to find a substantive problem with Wolfenstein: The New Order. If you mandate profound innovation in the games you play, it’s possible that New Order may be too traditional for your tastes. Regardless, it’s a well-made, extremely create, and fun ass game. If you want to sit down and just have fun, you can’t ask for more than that.
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