Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War

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  • Summary: You are U.S. Army Ranger B.J. Blazkowicz. As World War II rages across Europe, the Office of Secret Actions has assigned you to investigate strange rumors of occult activity and genetic engineering. You are about to embark on a journey deep into the heart of the Third Reich to battle theYou are U.S. Army Ranger B.J. Blazkowicz. As World War II rages across Europe, the Office of Secret Actions has assigned you to investigate strange rumors of occult activity and genetic engineering. You are about to embark on a journey deep into the heart of the Third Reich to battle the most horrific creatures ever unleashed. You must face zombies brought back from the dead through dark magic and destroy mutants created through twisted science. All the while there'll be legions of Nazi soldiers battling to win the war.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Maxim Online
    100
    Playing alone or with online teams (Xbox Live hooks you up), you clean kraut house with sniper rifles, machine guns, and rocket launchers.
  2. TeamXbox
    94
    I absolutely loved this game. Everything about it just screams the word spectacular.
  3. Gaming Age
    91
    The single player game is very good, better than most. The multiplayer online experience of Tides of War, though, is nothing short of spectacular.
  4. Play Magazine
    83
    The setting is a big part of the game's appeal, dropping you in atmospheric castle tombs and creepy labs run by technicians of the black arts. [July 2003, p.74]
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  5. G4 TV
    80
    The game doesn't feel entirely new or original, but it's well executed and consistently fun.
  6. Gamestyle
    80
    The game's difficulty is well-placed, with early scuffles leading to increased mania.
  7. Weekly Famitsu
    60
    7 / 6 / 6 / 5 - 24 [Vol 785]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. BMan
    May 9, 2003
    10
    Any DumbAZZ that gives this game a lower score then 8, Has smoked his azz Stupid! This game is AMAZING!! It's too much fun. I love ghost Any DumbAZZ that gives this game a lower score then 8, Has smoked his azz Stupid! This game is AMAZING!! It's too much fun. I love ghost to, But Stop comparing them! It's not suppost to be like GR. (Don't waste your money on renting, Jus buy it!) It's that much fun! … Expand
  2. JeremyH.
    Jun 17, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome and i havent played a beter fps on my xbox yet.
  4. YessirKilla
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Sure, the PC version was awesome, but the Xbox version had outstanding multiplayer that made Counter-Strike look like crap. The Co-Op wasSure, the PC version was awesome, but the Xbox version had outstanding multiplayer that made Counter-Strike look like crap. The Co-Op was beast, as no other of the game had it, the variety of weapons was fantastic, and the game in general makes the PC version look worse than the PlayStation 2 version. So what if it didn't have Enemy Territory? The game deserved a lot more than an 84/100.… Expand
  5. DRGreenthumbMD
    Jun 8, 2003
    9
    Great game with very diverse levels. Only wish you could control the german army as well!
  6. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 10, 2023
    8
    Sequel to the original 16 bit FPS with added shades of Doom thanks to its demonic scenario. A little generic in the early stages but it getsSequel to the original 16 bit FPS with added shades of Doom thanks to its demonic scenario. A little generic in the early stages but it gets better and better as it goes thanks to its varied enemies, many secrets to discover and atmospheric, well designed levels.… Expand
  7. MikeD.
    Jun 1, 2003
    7
    Man this game is pretty good.But I do have one gripe about the slowdown at times.Also the gameplay could be a tad bit deeper.Other than Man this game is pretty good.But I do have one gripe about the slowdown at times.Also the gameplay could be a tad bit deeper.Other than that..... awesome.… Expand
  8. Broyax
    May 24, 2020
    0
    Ce retour à Wolfenstein aurait dû rester à la maison, bien confiné chez lui parce que là il a un peu trop fait de la merde ! sans douteCe retour à Wolfenstein aurait dû rester à la maison, bien confiné chez lui parce que là il a un peu trop fait de la merde ! sans doute l'influence des Kevin of Duty (eh oui, déjà !) puisqu'on ne peut pas sauvegarder manuellement : ce sont des "checkpoints" à la con très espacés... les scripts sont moins flagrants mais bien présents et la plupart des ennemis sont des éponges à balles.

    Ce qui fait donc qu'on se fait rapidement chier là-dedans et qu'on ne s'imaginait pas se faire chier à ce point dans un Wolfenstein. Cette version Xbox fait à peu près le boulot graphiquement parlant et les temps de chargement sont très raisonnables ; on constate néanmoins pas mal de ralentissements dès qu'on dépasse les... deux ennemis à l'écran ! du coup, l'imprécision générale s'avère souvent rédhibitoire... d'autant que les commandes sont mal disposées.

    Tout cela conjugué aux ennemis-éponges ainsi qu'à leur mobilité aberrante héritée... des vieux Doom (!) fait que le jeu est incroyablement désagréable au moindre combat... plutôt ballot pour un FPS ! Bref, inutile de s'appesantir : ce Wolf est une daube éviter ! eh oui, une de plus dans la nébuleuse Wolfenstein très coutumière du fait.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best Xbox Game of 2003
22
#22 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
9
#9 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003