Wolfenstein: The New Order

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  1. cchenders40
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    One of the best modern shooters, up there with Halo, Doom, and Titanfall!

    This is one of the best shooters period. Here are the major positives. - Amazing action and gunplay. - A really good story that will go after your heart. I did not expect choice and consequence and I did not expect romance in this game! - The story is also bold and does stuff most shooters won’t do. - Great    One of the best modern shooters, up there with Halo, Doom, and Titanfall!

    This is one of the best shooters period. Here are the major positives.
    - Amazing action and gunplay.
    - A really good story that will go after your heart. I did not expect choice and consequence and I did not expect romance in this game!
    - The story is also bold and does stuff most shooters won’t do.
    - Great characters all around.
    - Great level design and set pieces.
    - The world building and lore is very interesting and unique. I love alternate history stuff!
    - Solid creepy and hate able villains.

    This is an amazing shooter. One you have to play if you love the genre. It is also on Gamepass!    … Expand
  2. slimetalk
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    The storyline is intriguing, suspenseful, and it was able to keep me invested the full way through. Good presentation, and a lot of fun set pieces. As far as gameplay, it’s pretty basic. Nothing you haven’t seen before in a million other FPS games, but it’s responsive and you’ll still enjoy yourself if you have any sort of love for shooters. The overall length of the game is pretty short.The storyline is intriguing, suspenseful, and it was able to keep me invested the full way through. Good presentation, and a lot of fun set pieces. As far as gameplay, it’s pretty basic. Nothing you haven’t seen before in a million other FPS games, but it’s responsive and you’ll still enjoy yourself if you have any sort of love for shooters. The overall length of the game is pretty short. You could easily beat it in one sitting if you had 8-10 hours to kill. Overall, it’s short but sweet. Worth a playthrough for sure, but i don’t see a whole lot of reason to revisit it unless you’re hell bent on playing the alternate timeline option the game offers you, or if you’re an avid achievement/trophy hunter.… Expand
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    This is the first "Wolfenstein" game I ever played and I was quite impressed. The whole thing is extremely bloody and profane, but very cartoony. Sex also figures into the story which is an intriguing one. The game paints a grim scenario in which the Nazis won the war and now occupy 1960's. America. It also carries a Steampunk aesthetic with a retro-future look. As a shooter, it deliversThis is the first "Wolfenstein" game I ever played and I was quite impressed. The whole thing is extremely bloody and profane, but very cartoony. Sex also figures into the story which is an intriguing one. The game paints a grim scenario in which the Nazis won the war and now occupy 1960's. America. It also carries a Steampunk aesthetic with a retro-future look. As a shooter, it delivers the goods. While there are only a few firearms, each type (Pistol, Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Etc.) packs a considerable punch. They all feature an alternative fire mode and can be dual wielded for even more power. The levels are well-designed and recall "Bioshock", but gameplay can be tough as the difficulty can spike suddenly. "The New Order" is only a single player game, but it's a lengthy one and loaded with content. It features two endings, multiple difficulty levels and plenty of documents/recordings/codex pieces to discover. So if you've ever wanted to live out a power fantasy in which you execute endless Nazis, then play this. It's good stuff. I would rate it with an 8.2 out of 10.… Expand
  4. JohnnArmstrong
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before playing this game I played The New Colossus first and because of that I could notice several shortcomings of this game. First the story feels a bit incomplete. Deathshead doesn't really empathize with us much until near the end of the game and still doesn't make much of a villain. Inevitably, Engel is felt to be the true antagonist. Even without being the main villain of the first game, she has more participation than deathshead. Even so, the game is too entertaining and although it seems quite inferior to its sequel, it maintains a very good gameplay and story… Expand
  5. altmex
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    It's a great game. As a shooter, it's straight to the point and allows for different combat tactics, be it ambush, stealth or plain demolition. It's not stupid: often you need to plan your actions, so the game might frustrate you if you're in to vent your emotions after a long day. Sometimes the combat process also seems kinda repetitive but various plot settings come to rescue. TheIt's a great game. As a shooter, it's straight to the point and allows for different combat tactics, be it ambush, stealth or plain demolition. It's not stupid: often you need to plan your actions, so the game might frustrate you if you're in to vent your emotions after a long day. Sometimes the combat process also seems kinda repetitive but various plot settings come to rescue. The controls often get in the way but it might well be my problem as a long-time PC gamer.

    The vibe of the alternative history year 1960 is quite realistic. You'll find yourself reading the wall posters and watching the details. You'll even have some creepy fun seeing a full-blown fake German record label with familiar tunes in the year 1960 gone awry (for instance, Die Käfer with their album Das Blaue U-Boot which is a reference to The Beatles' Yellow Submarine). The game is sarcastic and self-aware: there's a built-in original 2D Wolfenstein you can access some time into the game.

    The plot is rather fascinating, although sometimes seems like a stretch. You're tasked to do whatever is necessary while other characters usually give you orders.

    Also, the Xbox One version is remarkably stable. I only had a couple of occastions when an NPC would jump in one place or someone's rifle would get stuck in a wall. This is a rare sight nowadays.    … Expand
  6. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 7
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.17
  7. L3Fari0us
    Dec 22, 2021
    9
    Wolfenstein: The New Order feels like an anomaly in what we've come to expect from 1st person shooters, delivering one of the most innovative experiences of its time that still holds up to this day.

    Pros: +Good soundtrack & graphics +The art style is very unique +Every character felt interesting & different +Story was captivating +Dialogue was very well written +Weapons all felt    Wolfenstein: The New Order feels like an anomaly in what we've come to expect from 1st person shooters, delivering one of the most innovative experiences of its time that still holds up to this day.

    Pros:
    +Good soundtrack & graphics
    +The art style is very unique
    +Every character felt interesting & different
    +Story was captivating
    +Dialogue was very well written
    +Weapons all felt great to use
    +Enemies were fun to fight against & there was enough variety
    +Upgrades for your character felt meaningful
    +Every level felt different from the last
    +Levels weren't too linear
    +Great voice acting
    +Very polished experience

    Cons:
    -Higher difficulties feel at times frustrating
    -Enemy A.I. is pretty mediocre
    -Gameplay encourages a stealth approach, which feels at odds with your character in terms of narrative, who acts like a light version of Doom Guy

    Overall, I highly recommend Wolfenstein: The New Order for those looking for an intense FPS with a gripping narrative that doesn't take itself too serious, all the while portraying the horrors of WW2 in some subtle and some not so subtle manners.    … Expand
  8. jo_ll
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    old school FPS and despite getting mad sometimes, I enjoyed it a lot. Killing Nazis is always very good. The story is good and surprisingly has some emotional moments. The soundtrack doesn't have big moments, but it works.
  9. johnnyleon
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    finally played the game after all these years due to xbox game pass. in germany, the series is not well known due to censorship. However, its a really great game! I also love all the collectibles, letters, newspaper articles etc that make the world come to life. Additionally, there are five difficulty grades for increasing the challenge.
  10. zezeljmare
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    EN:
    What a game, what a shooting. The story is insanely fun. Weapons extremely well done. FPS game with the best approach and story. The epic job was done by Bethesda.

    SRP:
    Kakva igra, kakvo napucavanje. Priča je ludo zabavna. Oružije izuzetno dobro urađeno. FPS igra sa najboljim pristupom i pričom. Epski posao je odradila Bethesda.
  11. Nervuz
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    Wolfenstein: The new order es la primera entrega del reboot por parte de Machine Games, nunca me había aventurado en esta franquicia hasta que anunciaron que llegaría a Gamepass, sin duda alguna una de las mejores decisiones que he tomado. Wolfenstein es un shooter hecho y derecho con un gameplay divertido y una historia que te atrapa desde el principio así como una banda sonora queWolfenstein: The new order es la primera entrega del reboot por parte de Machine Games, nunca me había aventurado en esta franquicia hasta que anunciaron que llegaría a Gamepass, sin duda alguna una de las mejores decisiones que he tomado. Wolfenstein es un shooter hecho y derecho con un gameplay divertido y una historia que te atrapa desde el principio así como una banda sonora que sorprendentemente me gusto bastante, es muy divertido checar como va a ser tu estrategia antes de atacar, puede ser un juego frenético, claro que si, pero puede ser tan lento como quieras que sea. Uno de los mejores shooters de la pasada década y sin duda alguna un must que debes probar.… Expand
  12. Demonrex
    Jan 18, 2021
    9
    It was my first Wolfenstein game and oh boy, it was surely worth it. Beautifully written characters, immersive cutscenes and a history as common as you would imagine - about the world-saving hero, which may sound boring but the world it takes place has something magical. Maybe it's just because the player has to kill nazis. idk.

    Great FPS game, highly recommend.
  13. DanielSalazarB
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    Es un excelente juego, lo disfrute mucho, vamos a ver que tal el new colosus.
  14. Stopdumbingdown
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Wow!
    What a great game; a fps done right, old-school style with NO idiot multiplayer.
    This is NOT a single player fps disguised as a multiplayer with boring, open environments. This is NOT Doom and open arena set pieces with hectic multiplayer-like gameplay: it is a thoughtful, intelligent single player shooter. This is a game where you must find health, armor, super collectibles    Wow!
    What a great game; a fps done right, old-school style with NO idiot multiplayer.

    This is NOT a single player fps disguised as a multiplayer with boring, open environments. This is NOT Doom and open arena set pieces with hectic multiplayer-like gameplay: it is a thoughtful, intelligent single player shooter.

    This is a game where you must find health, armor, super collectibles and other hidden stuff.
    Stealth (which has smooth/fluid controls) is a real theme throughout the game and as the game moves towards the finish and open conflict becomes more prevalent (as it should) one then needs to manage their stealth, cover shooting and running combat with appropriate timing.

    Tons of awesome weapons and upgrades.
    Great story. Superb progression. Very lengthy (easily 30+ hours for the meticulous)
    Combat is fluid, intuitive and the control scheme again goes back to fps roots.
    Zero boredom, zero repetitiveness.
    Good graphics. Superb voicing. No bugs.

    The biggest negative issues in the game are that the radial wheel often doesnt register the appropriate weapons and jacks up your play bigtime and the game will start you off where you need to fight immediately but defaulted to an inappropriate weapon. Thus, those two dev errors are compounded and you die needlessly.

    Only wish there was even more campaign and that there was another, more hardcore, insane difficulty with limited items, ammo and tougher enemies. (played Uber only)
    Now off to Colossus...

    This game goes back to the roots of proper fps gameplay (no multiplayer) and destroys it!

    An obvious classic for the true gamer.    … Expand
  15. gentlebenno
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This game came from nowhere and in a different set of hands would have been absolutely terrible. MachineGames turned out a true masterpiece that will forever remain a classic.
  16. eva3si0n
    Oct 4, 2019
    9
    Wolfenstein: The New Order is a great example of how to make shooters. A normal shooter who spits on modern COD standards because of which the genre has degraded. The plot is there, the mesh is beautiful and it is immediately visible that it is perfectly written. The graphics are certainly not 2014 levels, rather 2009-10. The first part has not yet been exposed to the mania of seeingWolfenstein: The New Order is a great example of how to make shooters. A normal shooter who spits on modern COD standards because of which the genre has degraded. The plot is there, the mesh is beautiful and it is immediately visible that it is perfectly written. The graphics are certainly not 2014 levels, rather 2009-10. The first part has not yet been exposed to the mania of seeing everywhere the haunting of the rights of mensties and racism as the 2 part and that makes it an excellent game. The gameplay is worse than The New Colossus, but there is no nonsense about the rebellion of blacks in the United States.… Expand
  17. ManVil81
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Marvelous FPS from start to end. Way better than CoD or Battlefield. Everyone who likes good war-fiction stories, the WW II or just quick action should gave it a try. It's on the Game Passs! Greatt game
  18. Dragonfly44
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    Like Doom, the gameplay can feel repetitive very quickly but is still great in moderation. The story is nice, and the dialogue is beautiful. Rating - 81%
  19. Untitled94
    Mar 9, 2018
    8
    It's a bit long, but this is a great game with a great story. The shooting works fine, it's fun to kill enemies and the gameplay is just fun. The story has some cheesy moments, but it's great overall.
  20. iddqd4
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Тонкое сочетание драмы и экшена, истории и фантастики, эпичных сцен и диалогов, отличного дизайна персонажей и окружения, мощнейшее произведение, ко всему получилась неожиданно качественная игра, от которой я вообще ничего не ждал.Тонкое сочетание драмы и экшена, истории и фантастики, эпичных сцен и диалогов, отличного дизайна персонажей и окружения, мощнейшее произведение, ко всему получилась неожиданно качественная игра, от которой я вообще ничего не ждал.
  21. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 8
    Sesler = 9
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 9
    Süre = 6
  22. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 7, 2017
    8
    Wolfenstein the New Order
    A Rollercoaster of Emotions
    Wolfenstein the New Order is a 9 and a half hour long first person shooter set in an alternate reality where the Nazis won in world war 2 Without spoiling the story, you play as us special forces operative captain blazkowicz, who’s been out of it for 14 years to learn its 1960 and the us lost And you set out to rescue your squad and    Wolfenstein the New Order
    A Rollercoaster of Emotions
    Wolfenstein the New Order is a 9 and a half hour long first person shooter set in an alternate reality where the Nazis won in world war 2
    Without spoiling the story, you play as us special forces operative captain blazkowicz, who’s been out of it for 14 years to learn its 1960 and the us lost
    And you set out to rescue your squad and of course take down some Nazis…
    The New Order is probably one of the most intriguing first person shooters I’ve played through…
    not only thanks to the story of living through alternate history.. But because of how your characters story is told, there’s revenge, love, everything… your journey feels personal instead of generic...
    You’re not some forgettable throwaway soldier like you get in most every other first person shooter campaign
    And because of this this campaign immerses you deep inside of its world…
    This isn’t your typical run and gun campaign..
    There’s tons of variety here, missions will have you scaling buildings for targets... going in with stealth, infiltration, and undercover missions…
    You never know what the game is going to throw at you keeping the campaign feeling fresh…
    There are a variety of weapons and enemies to deal with, and the game mixes things up with a laser gun you get to cut through chain and metal in the game, giving you alternate routes inside of rooms and again stopping this game from just feeling constantly run and gun… you’re not forced to shoot here most of the time, as you can just go in missions with stealth taking out everyone from behind…
    but if you do choose to shoot there are plenty of weapon choices and the ability to dual wield guns..
    Enemies drop plenty of ammo... but eventually your laser gun is upgraded and able to shoot with unlimited ammo, though it has to be recharged so you’re not waiting for it to recharge on its own at a painfully slow rate after every couple of shots…
    Combat can feel challenging if you’re not the stealthy type... especially thanks to the scouts that will call for back up if you don’t take them out before you start shooting...
    You do have health that will regenerate slightly... but there are health packs and armor around which seem in abundance at the beginning... but towards the end you’ll be begging for them...
    Mission structure all for the most part feels the same.. You’re given a map which rarely helps... I found myself just stumbling around the map until I found the item I was supposed to interact with...
    Not the greatest natural progression... but I only felt lost a few times throughout my journey to the end..
    I was having a lot of fun with this game thanks to its story and level design... however for me the 2nd half of this game really starts to feel a bit generic and I was ready for this game to be over hours before the final showdown…
    While I do feel the final stretch of the new order is a drag, load times are painfully slow, and the occasional lock picking in this game is the worst and most annoying lock picking in video game history
    The New Order offers a really unique experience worth picking up and seeing out through to its end
    I Give
    Wolfenstein: the new order
    an 8.0/10    … Expand
  23. KittyWhisky
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Wolfenstein: The New Order is a great shooter. And makes it is not innovative technology, smart AI, and the basic story coupled with great shuternoy mechanics.

    Wolfenstein has been reborn. The reincarnation took Studio MachineGames, which is made up of people from Starbreeze studios, who did a great action scene in which a character has always been disclosed, the player could feel him,    Wolfenstein: The New Order is a great shooter. And makes it is not innovative technology, smart AI, and the basic story coupled with great shuternoy mechanics.

    Wolfenstein has been reborn. The reincarnation took Studio MachineGames, which is made up of people from Starbreeze studios, who did a great action scene in which a character has always been disclosed, the player could feel him, and always had a good story. Wolfenstein: The New Order, they have not changed yourself! They made an idol William Blaskowitz character! And it's not just the character, and personality, which even empathize. He as well voiced; the actor dubbing almost always speaks in a whisper, what makes the character closer to the player. Besides the main character we'll be a resistance headquarters, which is filled with characters. At first they seem to be just furniture to fill the space, but eventually all the characters will be revealed and you to bind him. The headquarters of the resistance will be your home to which you'll return after the task. You'll chat with your companions, it is better to know and get around the headquarters, which from time to time will change. If you sleep on the bed, even you can play a level from the original Wolfenstein is a great game (which in the game is not enough). Also I can not mention great music! The music in the game is simply gorgeous and gives the picture and gameplay richness.

    Wolfenstein: The New Order is not a game in the open world, but the developers create the feeling that you are not just at the locations of the next mission, and at a certain part of the world. World, which was seized by the Nazis. Writers have written an alternative history and was even recorded alternate covers of famous bands! Notes interesting to read, and don't pass it by! They are immersed in the alternate world, and you realize that this is a deep game, it's a real thought out story with his world.

    Wolfenstein: The New Order is a shooter. Without a great shuternoy mechanics to play wouldn't be interesting even with a good plot. Developers here do not disappoint! Shoot fun! Run around and shoot Nazis with two hands! Buzz! Health itself is not restored, so you have to look for kits (you can even gain health above 100%, but it will very quickly drop to 100). Besides health, we also do replenish armor - just like in the good old days. The game also has stealth and a high level of complexity will have to resort to it often. But in this game it's best to set a medium level of complexity and fun to shoot Nazis.

    I strongly recommend Wolfenstein: The New Order! Few people makes the shooter a real adventure with a memorable story and characters.    … Expand
  24. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 7, 2017
    9
    Wolfenstein: The New Order was a lot of fun. The shooting was excellent, and the narrative was, surprisingly, very compelling. It can be a little slow to start, but, other than that, it is a great game.
  25. MisterGutsy
    Feb 20, 2016
    8
    A brilliant old school shooter that resembles a fair amount to the classic Wolfenstein games. Wolfenstein: The New Order has not only got brilliant combat aspects but it has a very solid story that is easy to follow. Best of all is that you get to shoot freakin Nazis. One of most enjoyable yet underrated games of 2014.
  26. luismg
    Aug 19, 2015
    9
    me acabo de terminar el juego por segunda vez. He de decir que se ve fantastico se mueve fluido, la historia es buena, la ambientación también, las armas están muy bien compensadas y se puede cambiar facil entre ellas (gracias a dios permite llevar más de dos).
    Es el mejor FPS que he jugado en xbox one seguido del wolfenstein the old blood.
  27. tomenigma
    Jul 23, 2015
    8
    This is a great shooter, much better than COD that's for sure. The game-play design does not babysitter like COD does so you have to find your way around and come up with solutions. The idea of Nazi Germany winning war and occupying entire world is awesome, however the plot falls flat. Nevertheless, I have had loads of fun playing it. Recommended :-)
  28. Hornwalker
    Jun 4, 2015
    9
    I got this game plus The Old Blood prequel for $45, which I think is a pretty fare price. Not sure I would have been as happy with the game for $60, but at this time it is fairly discounted. As someone who grew up playing Wolfenstein 3D, I am so happy to return to the franchise with such a strong game. There's no multiplayer, but enough difficulty, collectibles, and some choices(orI got this game plus The Old Blood prequel for $45, which I think is a pretty fare price. Not sure I would have been as happy with the game for $60, but at this time it is fairly discounted. As someone who grew up playing Wolfenstein 3D, I am so happy to return to the franchise with such a strong game. There's no multiplayer, but enough difficulty, collectibles, and some choices(or maybe just one..) that means I'll definitely be replaying it at least one more time. And the game allows for many different playstyles a lot of the time, granting perks that reward how you decide to kill the enemy-a mechanic I found to be very enjoyable.

    The only reason I don't give it a 10 is lack of multiplayer, however, that may in fact be a strength to the game because it allowed the developers to focus solely on the single player experience which is both substantial(at least 20 hours, maybe more if you like to find every secret like me), fun, and surprisingly emotional. Also, killing Nazis never gets old.    … Expand
  29. braydon1997
    May 16, 2015
    9
    I must say this game was amazing. The story, characters, weapons and the environment. the game had me hooked from the first mission. the only con i can really think of is the game i felt could of been a little longer but none the less a great game.
  30. PsychoShane
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    Wolfenstein might lack innovation, but I does show how to create a shooter, that's not only alot of fun, but also surprisingly touching in it's story
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#28 Best 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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