Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

 Xbox One
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 265 Ratings

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  1. gentlebenno
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    It lacks the full characterization and true dialogue of the first game but it nearly makes up for it with a plot that's simple, but works, and holds you throughout the game. The combat remains stellar and there are enough broader themes to hold you. An excellent prequel.
  2. braydon1997
    May 16, 2015
    10
    i had so much fun with this the only real downside was the length of the game. i just wish it was longer other then that it was great fun and the game played rather smoothly.
  3. DYEGameBro
    Jul 24, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall MachineGames do a very good job with the pacing of the gameplay. There are no drawn out shootouts and not all stealth sections are forced onto the player. The gunplay again is tight and the guns feel heavy and powerful. Whether it is blowing Nazis to bits with the new grenade launcher or taking their heads offs with an auto-rifle, it is more than satisfying. The one negative is that once again ammo and items must be manually picked up.

    There is a perks system that allows you to unlock abilities as you complete goals. For example, heavy machine guns cannot be carried in your weapon wheel until you get 200 kills with it. There are also perks for increasing

    The one major difference between The Old Blood and The New Order is the distinct lack of narrative in this iteration. It seems that for whatever reasons MachineGames have decided to let the high-octane gameplay do most of the talking rather than cutscenes. While there is a plot here, it is very basic and the characters aren’t developed enough for the tragic moments to have any effect on the player. It seems as if some of the finer information is scattered throughout the world in letters, posters and newspaper clippings. If you want to take the nostalgia to the zenith, players are able to go back and play sections of the Wolfenstein 3D game.

    For those that can’t get enough of creating Nazi carnage there is a challenge mode in which you can go back to various areas in the game to try and kill as many Nazi’s as possible in the allotted time for Gold, Silver or Bronze medals.

    At the end of the day, The Old Blood is very similar to The New Order in many ways, but this isn’t a bad thing, because both games do a lot right and not much wrong. The graphics seemed to have been improved, especially the detail of environmental objects. The concept and world that MachineGames have created invokes the player’s imagination and gives us an extreme take on what the world may have been like if the Nazis really did win the war. Despite its fantastical premise, there is still just enough of an element of realism, a pinch of believability for which the developers should be praised.

    But sadly, the great blend of gameplay and story that made The New Order great is missing here. This is a shame because in every other aspect The Old Blood is one hell of game. It just lacks the emotion and bravado that The New Order managed to convey with its superior storytelling.    … Expand
  4. French_Antoine
    May 18, 2015
    10
    What word other than "perfect" would describe this game...

    None. Welcome to the game that made shooters what they are today. Wolfenstein: The New Order was my Game of the Year 2014, The Old Blood is in a good run to do so this year as well. I miss these action-packed games where the only goal you had in mind was finishing them with style, saving the world by running all guns blazing    What word other than "perfect" would describe this game...

    None.

    Welcome to the game that made shooters what they are today. Wolfenstein: The New Order was my Game of the Year 2014, The Old Blood is in a good run to do so this year as well. I miss these action-packed games where the only goal you had in mind was finishing them with style, saving the world by running all guns blazing in small corridors, destroying the nazi regime all thanks to the hands of one man. MachineGames really showcased some amazing skills in game design, since they managed to refresh game mechanics that are up to 23 years old and still keeping them fun!

    Let's put that simply... Wolfenstein 3D, released in 1992, was the very first first-person-shooter. And today, W:TOB takes all the codes of the old school shooters like huge inventory, corridor levels with several approaches (go stealth or go tank, your choice), solid controls and character movement, a lot of variety in the enemies you will get to fight, and most importantly... BOSS FIGHTS ! (yes, plural, and they are to remember).

    But it is not only that... Where this game succeeds, is in the fan service. They even applied that to their business model, since you get a full game for only 20€/£20/$20 (just like the expansion packs we were accustomed to more than ten years ago...). Those of you who played Return to Castle Wolfenstein fourteen years from now will chuckle a lot, living very old memories all over again, meeting some old fellas, visiting places you've already been, discovering secret areas, etc... But the most astonishing part of it, is that you get to play Wolfenstein 3D all along, since they hid nine levels of the original game all along the campaign (man I suddenly feel older...).

    Enough about the gameplay, let's now speak about the technique itself... Graphically, it is prettier than The New Order, with lots of different new environments, new character models for the new enemies, and a very solid and updated rendering engine. The new voices and actings are caricatural and funny as usual, but they recycled the weapons' soundbank and the enemy soldiers' phrases (and seriously, I don't care, they were all fine last year so using them again was no bad idea).

    So there you have it, another Game of the Year competitor, waiting for all the players who were either too young or not interested enough in video games when that kind of game was common, or those like me who miss that golden age, when playing games was all about having fun and being a hero, living crazy stories.
    And it is cheap, you have no excuses for not buying it.    … Expand
  5. osprey
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Too short but I loved it! Please make more! Not as much story but lots of fun and loved the ending. A real bargain. The challenges are a nice addition and I loved the nightmare levels.
  6. crazayman123
    May 5, 2015
    8
    I had a lot more fun with this than I did The New Order. My problems were that the beginning kind of dragged on a little, and of course, it's too short. That was expected.
  7. WildFire15
    May 20, 2015
    8
    As a £15 action romp Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is fantastic, but it doesn't stand up to the New Order. The characters and plot aren't fleshed out to their potential, leaving you with a solid and enjoyable shooter that lacks the same level of character as it's 'original' game.
  8. Edda1801
    Jul 22, 2017
    8
    This is a great prequel to The New Order but its not as fun. It's still a fantastic game and fans of The New Order should definitely get it. For me I just didn't like the zombie-ish enemies and didn't feel as engrossed as The New Order.
  9. Risi1
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This game is fantastic, i got this and the main game-new order on xbox one black friday deals for $16 as a bundle for gold members and its just amazing the shooting feels great, fun story and its the little things that makes this game great like the versatile pipe u can use for climbing and taking out big hulking mechs, and the guns are refreshing and cool, dual weild any gun btw which isThis game is fantastic, i got this and the main game-new order on xbox one black friday deals for $16 as a bundle for gold members and its just amazing the shooting feels great, fun story and its the little things that makes this game great like the versatile pipe u can use for climbing and taking out big hulking mechs, and the guns are refreshing and cool, dual weild any gun btw which is a plus. Its a shame that games like these two arent as hyped or commercialized as much as other crap big budget games, i barely remember seeing commercials or tv spots or cross promotion for this game when it came out, these are the games that make this medium fun and unique, this really is a cross between inglorious basterds and pulpy nazi paperback u can pick up anywhere, its just fun as hell, they put effort in to every little thing, the walking actually feels like the character is walking, swaying a little side to side with every step, unlike games like Halo where it feels like your just gliding not walking, the guns have awesome sound effects and a meaty feeling to it when you fire them. The story is just enjoyable and fun for everyone i mean your killing Nazis, and also ZOMBIES! in single player! like red dead undead nightmare, they did it correctly. The main protaginist is interesting and says some funny things when your walking around the world instead of just being silent and only speaking in cutscenes, the graphics are awesome and pretty on Xbox One. Must buy and must have in your collection if your a gamer that has any respectful standards and good taste in games and writing in games.… Expand
  10. leaguehead
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    One of the best 'expansions' I've played. It seemed a little rushed at times, and repetitive. Just wish it had been longer but I'm not complaining it was so cheap.
    I can't wait till the next one. The graphics are amazing. Wolfenstein is awesome.
  11. TheSureFireGame
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    The New Order is a throwback to old FPS tactics and gameplay, blended with modern storytelling and graphics. The plot plays out like a b-movie, but the action more than makes up for it. Plenty of weapons, enemy types, mission objectives and new locations that keep this game fresh, and a big plotpoint that'll enhance replay value.

    If you're a longtime fan of First Person Shooters, it's    The New Order is a throwback to old FPS tactics and gameplay, blended with modern storytelling and graphics. The plot plays out like a b-movie, but the action more than makes up for it. Plenty of weapons, enemy types, mission objectives and new locations that keep this game fresh, and a big plotpoint that'll enhance replay value.

    If you're a longtime fan of First Person Shooters, it's definitely worth a play.    … Expand
  12. luismg
    Jul 30, 2015
    9
    Really good fps, mix of old style with new style. The game is cheap, the history is good, the control with the pad is very good. And the wolfenstein 3d easter eggs are cool
    I died 197 if hard mode so it is not easy.
  13. Siddhartha19
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    The campaign took me about 14 hrs to complete, I did a good amount of exploring but there where a couple of levels I forgot to do so, so when I finished the game I still came up short of collecting everything (there are 'special side quests' for every level, I think I only did half of those). Besides that it was a lot of fun blasting Zombies, there was variety to the missions, some youThe campaign took me about 14 hrs to complete, I did a good amount of exploring but there where a couple of levels I forgot to do so, so when I finished the game I still came up short of collecting everything (there are 'special side quests' for every level, I think I only did half of those). Besides that it was a lot of fun blasting Zombies, there was variety to the missions, some you where forced to go stealth, others blast away, and other times you had a choice. For all the amount of content I can't help but give this game a perfect score, it exceeded my expectations, if it was a 60 $ game I would still give it at least an 8 because of its high replay value, at least for those who like hardcore games! I still havent tackled the Challenges you unlock as you play the game, so I have at least another couple of hours to go!!!… Expand
  14. zomboidmike
    May 16, 2015
    8
    Such a great game after the first one. Bethesda i love you so much. Give me more of this. New Order has been one of the most important shooter of the year for me
  15. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the 2nd Wolfenstein game I have played. I found the campaign more exciting than that of the New Order. The nazi/ historical aspect of this game was delivered well as well as the zombies and final boss.… Expand
  16. Untitled94
    Mar 9, 2018
    8
    Not the best, but this is a fun game. It wasn't too long and not too short either. Had the right pace and the game overall is a fun first person shooter.
  17. Locke_Cole
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    The Old Blood, es el primer Wolfenstein que juego, y dado que es la precuela de The New Order, quize partir por aquí y me encuentro realmente satisfecho con el juego. Hace mucho tiempo que no jugaba un shooter de este estilo, ágil, directo y divertido. Mas allá de que el núcleo acá es la jugabilidad, también tiene un lore interesante, el cual es completamente opcional puesto que seThe Old Blood, es el primer Wolfenstein que juego, y dado que es la precuela de The New Order, quize partir por aquí y me encuentro realmente satisfecho con el juego. Hace mucho tiempo que no jugaba un shooter de este estilo, ágil, directo y divertido. Mas allá de que el núcleo acá es la jugabilidad, también tiene un lore interesante, el cual es completamente opcional puesto que se encuentra principalmente en documentos que ofician de coleccionables.

    El rendimiento del juego es sólido, pero es técnicamente básico, lo cual se entiende porque el juego también aparece en consolas de anterior generación. Sólo encuentro dos problemas en este juego, el primero tiene relación con el diseño de los escenarios, muy lineales, son corredores en esencia. Esto me parece un error, puesto que la movilidad es muy satisfactoria y me habrian gustado escenarios mas amplios, puesto que siendo reduccionistas, el juego sólo depende de saber apuntar bien y poco de la movilidad salvo por el jefe final y algunos momentos muy concretos. El otro problema es la escacez de armas. Entiendo que sea un shooter de la segunda guerra mundial, pero tener solo 5 tipos de armas me parecen pocas.

    En fin, el juego es altamente recomendado en mi opinión, pues es muy satisfactorio, divertido e inmersivo. Estaré atento a la saga de ahora en adelante.    … Expand
  18. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    This prequel to "The New Order" doesn't feature cutscenes or much of a story, but does deliver the same satisfying gameplay. You shoot, stab and blow up Nazis throughout 8 stages. The game isn't as long as its predecessor. However, "Wolfenstein 3D" levels, Challenge Modes, hidden areas and plenty of collectibles are included. Overall, "The Old Blood" is a stylish, challenging and bloodyThis prequel to "The New Order" doesn't feature cutscenes or much of a story, but does deliver the same satisfying gameplay. You shoot, stab and blow up Nazis throughout 8 stages. The game isn't as long as its predecessor. However, "Wolfenstein 3D" levels, Challenge Modes, hidden areas and plenty of collectibles are included. Overall, "The Old Blood" is a stylish, challenging and bloody FPS that should please fans. I would rate it with an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  19. storygamer
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a great tarantinoesque FPS. Unlike its predecessor, the shooter action is the pure focus. And that works fine with the Wolfenstein style. Less story, more nazi-shooting fun. Superb action with a pretty high difficulty level!
  20. adam_carl
    Dec 24, 2021
    8
    Finally the wolfenstein series deserve this prologue game cause the player need to see how the german empire destroys the world slowly with some crazy zombie idea in the end with a freaky bad story but in a good way.
  21. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Все последние три части Wolfenstein это шедевры на все времена!!! Сначала прошёл The New Order и The New Colossus, теперь вот и приквел к Ордеру - The Old Blood, ну и естественно он тоже не подкачал. Тут, пожалуй, поменьше сюжетных заморочек, побольше интересного стелса, есть и классическая мясорубка с двух рук да с дробовичками, например, есть наци-зомби, ну где как не в Вольфе они должныВсе последние три части Wolfenstein это шедевры на все времена!!! Сначала прошёл The New Order и The New Colossus, теперь вот и приквел к Ордеру - The Old Blood, ну и естественно он тоже не подкачал. Тут, пожалуй, поменьше сюжетных заморочек, побольше интересного стелса, есть и классическая мясорубка с двух рук да с дробовичками, например, есть наци-зомби, ну где как не в Вольфе они должны быть, приятная глазу смена декораций, куча разнообразных фашистских вражин, замолотить которых не всегда просто - выбор укромного местечка для отстрела негодяев решает, здесь вам не Doom, тут быстро в открытом бою порешат.
    Бесконечные рекомендации, как всегда очень круто!    … Expand
  22. Demonrex
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just two words describe this game perfectly - NAZI ZOMBIES. Yes, they are real. Yes, your main objective is to exterminate as many as you can. Indeed, it lacks the narration from the previous Wolfenstein game but still it is one of the best shooters I've ever played.

    The only aspect that did quite annoyed me was the aim assist. IMO it should be more "smart".
    Anyway, 9/10, runs perfectly on Xbox Series X.    … Expand
  23. L3Fari0us
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood works as a prequel to the new era of Wolfenstein titles and if you've played the previously released game, then you'll feel like it's more of the same.

    Pros: +Great aesthetic & soundtrack +Graphics still look good, despite some harsh texture compression +Perks have been streamlined +Enemy A.I. feels more threatening & responsive than the previous one    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood works as a prequel to the new era of Wolfenstein titles and if you've played the previously released game, then you'll feel like it's more of the same.

    Pros:
    +Great aesthetic & soundtrack
    +Graphics still look good, despite some harsh texture compression
    +Perks have been streamlined
    +Enemy A.I. feels more threatening & responsive than the previous one
    +Story is delightful & an homage to the old Wolfenstein titles
    +Characters are interesting
    +Gameplay feels great
    +Game is very well balanced even at higher difficulties

    Cons:
    -Stealth still feels like the most viable option in most cases
    -Texture compression can be immersion breaking
    -Characters would benefit from a longer game length, specially the villains
    -The twist that happens during the final act feels a bit strange
    -Not nearly enough innovation to warrant a new game, instead of DLC

    Overall, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood stands on its own two legs and works perfectly as either an entry point into the franchise or as a follow up to the previous title. While it lacks innovation, it seems to slightly improve on the established features, making them feel even better.
    I recommend this game to anyone who's a fan of the Wolfenstein series or FPS's in general and is looking for some 6-8 hours of fun.    … Expand
  24. ELGALLEGOS
    Jun 19, 2022
    8
    En general es buen juego y un muy buen fps que hasta la fecha sigue dando diversión, es un wolfenstein sabes de que va. Aunque la trama no es la mejor de la saga lo que si me parece muy buena es la ambientación ya que en esta entrega se da un mayor énfasis a una trama más ““seria”” y al terror y esto lo confirman los enemigos implementados en esta entrega, no daré spoilers para no quitarEn general es buen juego y un muy buen fps que hasta la fecha sigue dando diversión, es un wolfenstein sabes de que va. Aunque la trama no es la mejor de la saga lo que si me parece muy buena es la ambientación ya que en esta entrega se da un mayor énfasis a una trama más ““seria”” y al terror y esto lo confirman los enemigos implementados en esta entrega, no daré spoilers para no quitar algunas de las sorpresas de este juego. En fin; si buscan un buen fps con mecánicas de sigilo y una ambientación en la WW2 con toques de terror este es su juego.… Expand

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#60 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#85 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Worth Playing
    Jul 1, 2015
    80
    Though not as thematically strong as its predecessor, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood still provides solid gameplay.
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  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jun 27, 2015
    60
    Lacks its predecessor's smarts and class. [Issue#125, p.81]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 16, 2015
    70
    Another intense Blazkowicz adventure - but a little over familiar. [July 2015, p.74]
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