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  1. May 20, 2014
    10
    This is what FPS games should be look. Pure unadulterated fun without the forced multiplayer which no on will play anyways.The graphics is not 2014 gen since it uses the gool ol Rage engine but it still holds up in this era.

    The maps are expansive and not claustrophobic like the on-rail shooters (BF,COD) muricans love so much. The violence and gore is spot, the action and gunplay is
    This is what FPS games should be look. Pure unadulterated fun without the forced multiplayer which no on will play anyways.The graphics is not 2014 gen since it uses the gool ol Rage engine but it still holds up in this era.

    The maps are expansive and not claustrophobic like the on-rail shooters (BF,COD) muricans love so much. The violence and gore is spot, the action and gunplay is intense and Boss battles are long, challenging and sometimes with Dark Souls level of difficulty. This game is a gift for gamers who grew up playing Wolf 3D,and not for 12 yr old COD fan-boys..

    If someone asks for a good example of FPS in current generation, Wolfenstein TNO will be the first thing that comes to mind. I would give it a 8/10 but seeing how shallow FPS games have been in the past 3-4 years(excluding Halo and Resistance series), i'll give it a 10/10
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  2. Jun 5, 2014
    10
    I am not a big first person shooter fan but I gotta say man....what a mind-blowing experience!! Best first person shooter I have ever played in my life and probably will be for a long time. Amazing. This game deserves a 5/5. I mean if it actually had me getting into my feelings about the characters, then its on some new level type gaming. Hats off!!
  3. Aug 17, 2014
    8
    Old skool FPS at it's best!

    I have not played the Wolfenstein games of the last generation, on the original and this new incarnation, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! This is not your run of the mill FPS like Call of Duty or Halo, no no, this is fast paced balls out shooting! You won't have regenerative health nor will you just breeze through it. This game gives a genuine
    Old skool FPS at it's best!

    I have not played the Wolfenstein games of the last generation, on the original and this new incarnation, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised!
    This is not your run of the mill FPS like Call of Duty or Halo, no no, this is fast paced balls out shooting! You won't have regenerative health nor will you just breeze through it. This game gives a genuine challenge that most FPS games lack now days. The shooting is solid and the dual wielding of any weapon gives a great sense of fun and excitement. You can truly feel that machine games put a great deal of effort into the making of this game. From the creation of long time hero BJ, who is a haunted man after all these years of nazi killing, to the old skool feel of what FPS used to be. And guess what no tacked on multiplayer, which gives the single player more as all of Machine Games attention to story etc.
    it's about time we had something well looked after and not rushed through just to cash in on its name!

    Pros:
    Old skool FPS action
    Dual wielding
    Gloriously dark & gory in places
    Great villains
    Great story
    Lengthy campaign

    Cons:
    Some levels are a bit bland
    Early game decision doesn't affect the flow of the story as others on metacritic would have you believe
    Lacking in variety of guns
    Über difficulty is not that hard

    Overall i give the game an 8. Here's hoping Wolfenstein gets future franchise instalments with quality like this!

    Honest & unbiased reviews by Steelselecta
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  4. 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.
  5. Aug 16, 2014
    8
    I really like this game, great graphics, standard FPS controls that feel perfect, the voice work is exceptional and the cut scenes are well done. I struggled early on and died several times but never once did I feel frustrated. The story is well written (for a shooter game anyway) and overall its just really a solid game. My score of 8 is reflective of two things: The game offers nothingI really like this game, great graphics, standard FPS controls that feel perfect, the voice work is exceptional and the cut scenes are well done. I struggled early on and died several times but never once did I feel frustrated. The story is well written (for a shooter game anyway) and overall its just really a solid game. My score of 8 is reflective of two things: The game offers nothing new gameplay wise and it is confusing as hell early on (IMO). Overall you can't go wrong with this title, check it out. Expand
  6. Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Wolfenstein: New Order reminds you what FPS' should be. It's a brilliant homage to the game that gave birth to the genre. I remember playing Wolfenstein 3D for countless hours as a young teenager, and I can see myself playing through this iteration over and over again. The story is good, if not cliche, and it adds depth to the overall experience. Something that I did not expect. TheWolfenstein: New Order reminds you what FPS' should be. It's a brilliant homage to the game that gave birth to the genre. I remember playing Wolfenstein 3D for countless hours as a young teenager, and I can see myself playing through this iteration over and over again. The story is good, if not cliche, and it adds depth to the overall experience. Something that I did not expect. The mechanics are fantastic, the visuals are amazing, and the gameplay unforgiving - in a good way. Gunning down Nazis never felt better. I highly recommend anyone looking for an enjoyable game on the Xbox One to pick this up. Expand
  7. Jun 29, 2014
    8
    The Wolfenstein series as a whole is applauded for being one of FPS games that started that genre, along with Doom. Plus, how can you forget the countless number of Nazis killed in those games along with Mecha-Hitler? The franchise is classic, and it has made a return to be cross-gen. Does it perform the transfer well? In short, yes. The game is just how you remember Wolfenstein. You pickThe Wolfenstein series as a whole is applauded for being one of FPS games that started that genre, along with Doom. Plus, how can you forget the countless number of Nazis killed in those games along with Mecha-Hitler? The franchise is classic, and it has made a return to be cross-gen. Does it perform the transfer well? In short, yes. The game is just how you remember Wolfenstein. You pick up gear and ammo by pressing X, shoot and decapitate Nazis, blow stuff up, you know what you're getting with this series. The amazing thing? Wolfenstein The New Order is still one of the most refreshing shooters I've played in a long time, and I hope very much that the franchise will continue grandly. Let's talk about the graphics. In my eyes, it seems like so many gamers these days are obsessed on whether or not the game looks good or not. Those people won't complain about the game, but they won't be continuously raving about it. I found the game to please my eyes very much, and in the later missions the far views can be simply stunning. I loved how the guns were detailed, too. Speaking of guns, the arsenal here is creative and awesome. I wasn't a big fan of the guns you use at the start of the game, but once the game forwards many years on, I thought the arsenal got a lot more cool. I don't know why, but the shooting in this game feels so much more fun than other FPSs. Plus, the gore compliments the violence, and it is another incredibly detailed thing in the game. However, I felt the developers could have spiced up the gameplay a bit more with next-gen mechanics. I appreciated how they added optional stuff to the game too, but I honestly didn't care about it. I found there to be a flaw in the combat, and that was that the game doesn't give you good opportunities to feel safe. It feels like you are always out in the open and could die at any moment. There's something about The New Order that will pleasantly surprise you. The game has a very, very good story. While the plot is nothing special (all it is is basically kill the Nazis), the characters, dialogue, and other things are what you're really gonna care about. I surely did. The main character (one you play as), B.J. Blazkowics, feels like a human being, and that goes for every other character. The plot does slow down later on, though. Wolfenstein The New Order, at its core, is nothing groundbreaking. However, the stuff that is there I loved for the most part. Expand
  8. Jul 14, 2014
    9
    Have played every Wolfenstein game to date. What can I say, I'm not as young as I use to be... With that said, this is hands down not just the best single player campaign in the Wolfenstein series, it's one of the best single player experiences in a first shooter.

    From the sound track & voice over work, to the character development, Bethesda did an amazing job balancing enough action
    Have played every Wolfenstein game to date. What can I say, I'm not as young as I use to be... With that said, this is hands down not just the best single player campaign in the Wolfenstein series, it's one of the best single player experiences in a first shooter.

    From the sound track & voice over work, to the character development, Bethesda did an amazing job balancing enough action and storyline to make for an entertaining experience. You will care about the main character, you will want to see what happens next, you will want more!!

    Perfect length and difficulty settings as well. No reason why anyone should skip this title. A must play, good buy!!
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  9. Jun 29, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome! Once you get past the prologue (you'll understand when you play) the game really ramps up and gets down to business. Amazing story, haunting characters, great music and sound, well-designed and varied locations, and fast-paced, old school-style FPS game-play. The sleeper of 2014. Strongly recommended!
  10. Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Great shooter in terms of entertainment value. The graphics, though not revolutionary, are clean and I haven't had any frame rate issues that were problematic or even really noticeable. The environments are fairly well thought out and the Nazis are more than sufficiently evil. The guns are cool looking and satisfying to shoot - and to those of you who **** about the dual wield option -Great shooter in terms of entertainment value. The graphics, though not revolutionary, are clean and I haven't had any frame rate issues that were problematic or even really noticeable. The environments are fairly well thought out and the Nazis are more than sufficiently evil. The guns are cool looking and satisfying to shoot - and to those of you who **** about the dual wield option - shut up. There isn't much that is more satisfying than dual wielding two automatic shotguns to mow down a heavy, or dual wielding two assault rifles with one on full auto and one firing its' missile launcher. The story is plenty entertaining - and although somewhat far-fetched at times (it's a videogame...) - keeps you engrossed and feeling invested in the outcome of the story. The non-Nazi characters/allies are solid and I think overall the voice acting in the whole game is pretty spot-on. I've played through on the second hardest skill level (ultra-violence? Or was that doom...?) and it's been challenging but not impossible to the seasoned 1st person shooter - I imagine the "nightmare" difficulty would be extremely hard for those who want a real challenge. I'm not really sure what else to say about this game except I've had a ton of fun playing it, and as someone who has been playing FPS rather religiously since the original Wolfenstein more than 20 years ago, I consider myself an excellent judge of these games.
    9/10 as a FPS - Just in general overall maybe lower like an 8-8.5 (I don't want to risk comparing it to epics like fallout or Skyrim, it's good, but not THAT good). If your looking for your first FPS on the Xbox One, this shouldn't disappoint you.

    -Mr. J McNasty
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  11. Jul 11, 2014
    8
    Best Shooter on the Xbox One, if not the best game overall right now. Played the German cut version, which takes a little bit of flair but other than that, this is the game i had the most fun with on my xbox one. Didn´t play much games tho
  12. Jul 11, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I picked up this game for £40 and I was so amazed at how Bethseda had thought of such a great storyline. The game starts by invading a castle and ending in a hero's death but I still replayed It and tried different playstyles and tactics. This game got me glued to the screen for hours and for the good of it! Expand
  13. Aug 4, 2014
    8
    A fantastic action game which gives options on how you take on missions. Graphics are appealing throughout the whole game with a good use of affects and the story is enough to positively supplement the game. A game of choice for completionists, however not a good choice for those who favor replayability.
  14. Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Never usually write a review but this game deserves one, considering I dont usually play fps I only played this game as it was installed on my console which I picked up pre owned and I was in for a shock.
    Great storyline great gameplay and graphics in cut scenes great the game grips u from start to finish the only reason I gave it 9 is cause inthought it was maybe a tad long but can't
    Never usually write a review but this game deserves one, considering I dont usually play fps I only played this game as it was installed on my console which I picked up pre owned and I was in for a shock.
    Great storyline great gameplay and graphics in cut scenes great the game grips u from start to finish the only reason I gave it 9 is cause inthought it was maybe a tad long but can't wait for a sequel!!
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  15. Oct 29, 2014
    10
    It's been a long time since I've played an FPS campaign that I actually enjoyed, but Wolfenstein: The New Order was awesome. Its theme is a little more mature in nature and it has some very dark political undertones in the story, but that actually pushed me to continue playing this game to the story's conclusion. If it were a movie, it would be called a masterpiece.

    The graphics are
    It's been a long time since I've played an FPS campaign that I actually enjoyed, but Wolfenstein: The New Order was awesome. Its theme is a little more mature in nature and it has some very dark political undertones in the story, but that actually pushed me to continue playing this game to the story's conclusion. If it were a movie, it would be called a masterpiece.

    The graphics are only slightly better than last gen, I'll admit that. The gameplay itself is pretty good when played on a higher difficulty (more ammo management and strategy involved)..haven't played it on easy but I could see how the game could go by fast on anything short of medium difficulty. So far, this game is the best single-player experience on next gen, and I haven't seen anything that can dethrone this at the moment.
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  16. Mar 2, 2015
    9
    When I found out Bethesda were making Wolfenstein my eyebrows raised, how would this RPG legend interpret a game which many call the grandfather of FPS? The answer, a balance of the good of RPG mixed with the best of FPS, and a few quirks thrown in.

    On the surface you run around a linear map shooting sways of Nazi’s and occasionally running from mechanical evil but there is more to
    When I found out Bethesda were making Wolfenstein my eyebrows raised, how would this RPG legend interpret a game which many call the grandfather of FPS? The answer, a balance of the good of RPG mixed with the best of FPS, and a few quirks thrown in.

    On the surface you run around a linear map shooting sways of Nazi’s and occasionally running from mechanical evil but there is more to Wolfenstein than just a keen eye for a headshot.
    It’s an FPS, clear and true but the RPG world comes into play with the deeper story, a developing desire to collect items, perks to unlock, a choice which makes you want to play through the game again, enemies coming from behind and guns which get in the way but ultimately do their job. The only negative is the slight screen obstruction you get with the guns and at times you feel like you’re shooting a gun flash rather than the computer, every other RPG component is complimentary especially the storyline which if followed is deep and not as crazy as you might think; as a world we’ve seen and done some horrific things.

    I can’t say I love this mishmash of RPG and FPS but I also have no complaints and so what can I moan about? I want a story line, I like collecting items in game (and not too many), I have a penchant for good weapons and seeing the enemy dropped and the gameplay is varied, Wolfenstein offers all of that plus a little bit of nostalgia. This could have been a run of the mill game or a huge AAA rated showpiece but instead it’s turned into a technical exercise for a developer and a bloody good game for the consumer. It might be a tad American hero but actually It’s well worth your money and well worth a play through, be warned though it isn't the hardest so ramping up the difficulty won’t harm you trigger happy souls.
    A solid 8.5
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  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
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  21. 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
  22. Apr 30, 2020
    8
    Es un excelente juego, lo disfrute mucho, vamos a ver que tal el new colosus.
  23. Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Solid FPS with a story that doesn't ring emotional or strong. Beginning hits hard with WWII gameplay and combat but becomes more and more hollow as the game progresses. Still a fun play, especially to get to the sequel.
  24. May 22, 2014
    8
    I was rather sketchy about this game for 2 reasons, It was not developed by ID Software and it would be too dumbed down for casual players such as health regenerating, Quick Time Events (QTE) cut scenes and pretty much anything you see in modern shooters but thank fully, I was no longer sketchy when I played this game.

    The game itself is a great and fun experience, You can just be a
    I was rather sketchy about this game for 2 reasons, It was not developed by ID Software and it would be too dumbed down for casual players such as health regenerating, Quick Time Events (QTE) cut scenes and pretty much anything you see in modern shooters but thank fully, I was no longer sketchy when I played this game.

    The game itself is a great and fun experience, You can just be a ultimate Nazi killing machine or be a complete stealthy ninja either way the game gives you the option on how you want to play it. To me the best feature of the game is NO HEALTH REGEN, The way it should be for all shooters. It gives you a challenging experience by keeping your head low and thinking smart (If you're playing on the 2nd hardest difficulty) and keeping you on your toes as well.

    Admittedly the graphics looks ok certainly not next-gen standard but thanks to the amazing ID Tech 5 engine, The game runs at a constant 60FPS at 1080p! There were times where I would be shooting everything and destroy random stuff just to purposely make it drop but I failed to do so, Great job to the guys at Machine Games for optimizing the engine so well for both Xbox One and PS4!

    If I am honest, The only con I can think of for the game itself is the fact that is is single player only, This may not be an issue to some players but I do like to play online every now and then, Also the price tag (£44.99) might be off putting to some players considering it is a single player only title but however there is replay value to the game itself!
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  25. May 26, 2014
    10
    Plain and simple fun great mechanics ,great story ,very smooth gameplay,simple to use,burtal shootouts and burtal cut sceens .over all its a great shooter and good way to kill nazies lol
  26. May 25, 2014
    10
    One of the best shooter since Bioshock 1, The Darkness..I really enjoyed this game. Gameplay, level design, atmosphere absolutrely perfect. And that oldschool feeling.
  27. May 24, 2014
    7
    It's not ground-breaking in any way, but the gameplay is fun. The Nazi machines are creative and interesting enemies to fight. The alternate history element is interesting and the atmosphere is good.
  28. May 20, 2014
    9
    This game is AWESOME. It differs from your usual shooter in so many ways that it had me from the start. This game deserves a better score than it is getting.
  29. May 20, 2014
    9
    This game is definitely my favourite since the beginning of this year. One of the biggest license of gaming (and the oldest, I think it's interesting to say it) is back and it will definitely convince you that solo games are still fun to play nowdays.

    It is based on id Tech 5 Engine (the same one as RAGE), and it is doing great. Textures are neat, lightning is good, and it is incredibly
    This game is definitely my favourite since the beginning of this year. One of the biggest license of gaming (and the oldest, I think it's interesting to say it) is back and it will definitely convince you that solo games are still fun to play nowdays.

    It is based on id Tech 5 Engine (the same one as RAGE), and it is doing great. Textures are neat, lightning is good, and it is incredibly smooth. It has a metallic environment and a dark atmosphere, and both really create a true tension. Model and level design are very interesting, since they really give life to the fiction.

    The soundtrack is fine too, very appropriate. They give a true sense of power to the weapons; and musics are accompanying the action well, but somewhat discrete. Voice acting is brilliant.

    Now for the gameplay, it is marvellous. You have a full control over your character, thanks to lying down and leaning options. And the possibility to dual-wield every weapon brings a whole lot of fun. And the best part is that you can go all guns blazing like a walking tank; or you can chose the shadow way, and going stealth all the way. The commanders can call for reinforcements in case of alert, and this really deserves the gameplay, strategizing it a lot, and I must not forget to mention the huge diversity of enemies. However, even on its hardest difficulty level, the AI somewhat fails sometimes (but very little). The choice you are given to make in the very first chapter, is minor, but it is interesting to see how the designers created every level, giving you different progress opportunities depending on that choice. Its replay value is huge.

    But where my heart found its pleasure, is in the fan service. True Wolfenstein fans will find a lot of easter eggs, in reference to the past episodes. And the different cliches are really enjoyable and very well implemented.

    This game is one of the best you can find, if you are looking for a strong solo experience. And the history this licence carries, with its one of a kind feel in atmosphere and gameplay will keep you entertained for long long hours.
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  30. May 22, 2014
    10
    Just buy it. It's quite fun. The perk system is an extension that is welcomed. The story is nice. It's got some nudity so watch out. I hope Doom is as good. The weapons are smooth. I'm rocking a silenced piston for this play through. "choose"!
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.