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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 75
  3. Negative: 3 out of 75

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  1. EfrainC
    May 16, 2009
    10
    Best team based multi player game to date.
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. BobC.
    Dec 19, 2001
    10
    Kicks Ass!
    • 2 of 3 users said yes
  3. D.Bradley
    Feb 5, 2002
    10
    The AI is fantastic along with the graphics and the weapons and the story and the...
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  4. AndrewG.
    Jan 2, 2002
    9
    Great game overall. I love the single player, although I would have liked it even more if I could have controlled some vehicles, or squad members. I understand this is a "FPS," but it could have been a bit more dynamic. That is the only reason that I'm leaving off the 1 to make it a perfect 10.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  5. Ch@os
    Feb 22, 2002
    10
    It rulez cuz of the graphics, the story, weapons and everything else in the game. Actually it should win an oscar or something but then for games :-) cy@
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  6. SamF.
    Dec 10, 2005
    10
    Being a fan of FPS Games, this ID Title is a keeper for my library. an incredble story with great graphics, sound and AI.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  7. EonfgeD.
    Jan 4, 2008
    9
    It kicks ass, with (for it days) awesome grafics, fast action and a teambased multiplayer. while multiplayer is drying out by now, its still worth your money.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  8. NickM.
    Feb 16, 2002
    9
    What a game, I love the movie features loaded into the game and the graphics are awsome. I do have one nit pick though. BJ's hair should have been darker like in the original game. Other than that wow!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  9. Hades
    Mar 9, 2003
    9
    Great! id software again proves they know their stuff with the return to castle wolfenstein. The Graphics are great (theyre based on the quake III engine cmon now) the sound effects, although some of the guns sound kinda funky, everything else is pretty good. Quite a dark game really, its fun though. The music is ehhh its not the best but it gets the job done, the voice acting, what little there is of it is also ~alright~ Two minor complaints though are that grenade throwing is extreeeemely inaccurate and clumsy and guys knowing where you are out of nowhere. But still, a good game, challenging and good looking. Recommended.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  10. JonathanS.
    Feb 17, 2004
    8
    Great starting of a game, but really gets dull once you get past the begining. Runing around just pumping zombies full of lead without having to think really brings this down.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  11. DavidF.
    Jun 10, 2006
    9
    Great game. Prior to HL2 and Far Cry, this was the best around imho. Great shooter, no tricky puzzles to figure out, but a great fighting game.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  12. WilliamT.
    Nov 9, 2007
    7
    A good plot, many weapons, non-stop action, great multiplayer. The only thing that falls down a bit is the singleplayer. Good at the start, but the fun factor starts to slowly deteriorate after. Worth the time and money.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  13. RoscoT.
    Dec 5, 2001
    10
    This game kicks major ass!! A nice assortment of weapons and enemies makes this game a perfect First Person Shoot-em-up!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  14. JoeJ.
    Jul 23, 2002
    9
    Like Campbells soup - ummm, ummm gooooood....
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  15. BitBurn
    May 29, 2003
    9
    MENTAL !!!!!!!!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  16. RoyW.
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    Steeped in the atmosphere of WWII with responsive and intuitive character controls, this game put the "F" in FPS (First Person Shooters). Those who cut their teeth on Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem 3D and Soldier of Fortune will appreciate this game as a fitting capstone for the games that paved the way.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  17. TexasGamer
    Dec 20, 2011
    6
    Boring graphics, boring story plot, its makes me wonder if the developers thought the game was boring and out an equal amount of effort into it. If you see Return to Castle Wolfenstein on sale for $5 or $10, it might be worth buying.
  18. Kon
    Mar 9, 2007
    9
    One of the best FPS i've ever played in a long time. The graphics were simply awesome; the flames were especially good looking. Really rare to get an FPS with a decent SP plot and play time, so this one's a keeper for me.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  19. JoeH.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    An all time classic, plenty of scary moments when the lights are out.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. Delly
    Jan 14, 2008
    0
    Once you get past the fact it's a new fps and is hard at times... you realize it's really not that great. There's less of a "story" than there is a progression... you get to z point from y action. If you're new to FPS' the game will be difficult on any setting, but once you realize how to play (As in aiming) the only "deaths" that occur will be when the game is presenting an unfair situation. (Such as random spawns in areas you've already cleared) Let alone the games "idea" of a boss fight. Typically boss's really don't have a "weakness"... and simply hit consecuitly harder. Fortunatly the final boss, which would probally kill you in 4 hits, is a MELEE boss in an FPS game. The game has been overrated.… Expand
    • 0 of 7 users said yes
  21. EricE.
    Jan 14, 2008
    9
    Very enjoyable game. No major downsides in my opinion. Well other than some of the voice overs were fairly atrocious. Graphics are getting a bit long in the tooth but that is just fine with me. I am not a big FPS person myself but I have always loved the Wolfenstein series and was thrilled when this was released. Here is hoping to more Wolfenstein games.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. moloko
    Dec 2, 2010
    10
    I lost track of how many times I've played this game. It's an old friend that I like to revisit every couple of years. Yeah, sometimes it's corny, like a bad hollywood movie, but that's part of it's charm. Few games have got everything so nearly right, the pacing, the not too shabby AI, the graphics that still hold up today. It's a timeless masterpiece. Delly seems to be talking about some other game, and to give a game that actually plays a zero is simply irresponsible.… Expand
  23. jonnyohio
    Jan 4, 2011
    8
    I'm not sure why anyone would give this game a negative review, but it looks like a couple people showed up to do so. Sure it doesn't bring anything new to the table, but it is based on a classic, and it is fun to play. If you just want to sit back and immerse yourself into a not-so-realistic time when Nazi's were a threat to the free world, and you want a mindless shooter where you just run and shoot anything that moves, this is the game for you. I certainly can't give it a perfect 10 because there are flaws and the game just isn't THAT great, but it IS definitely worth buying and playing through.… Expand
  24. appabend
    Feb 10, 2012
    9
    RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN: Before you guys asking, yes this is a honest review from a gamer. Is it just me or there are some id staff that just post positive reviews with their real names lol :D. OK, let's start. The sequel to one of the most revolutionary FPS game Wolfenstein 3D. I know right? Well, it truly is! I didn't expect lots of things to happen in this game. I mean it's just you fighting Nazis. This game is like a mixed bag of Sci-Fi and dark magic which I swear it scares the **** out of you. Yeah, unexpectedly, this game is pretty scary. I think these Nazi soldiers were starting to learn Black Magic and guess what, make Zombies. Yeah, there are zombies on this game and you guys have to get surprised by it. The gameplay is pretty good actually. The single player campaign is your typical MoH or CoD-like first person shooter. Only this time it's probably a little longer and it has secrets inside the game. So you guys should have some times and explore around for secrets. In recent Battlefield games, the Single Player campaign isn't that neccessary. But in this game, it's like the half of the game. You are ALMOST alone on this game (most of time yes, but sometimes a friend helps you) and there are soo many Nazis to take down. Things that I have to criticize is probably a fact that the game is very straight forward. So when you missed a secret, it's really a pain to backtrack a straightforward level. And it can gets boring sometimes. I never played multiplayer. Just because I'm too lazy anyway, Overall. RCTW is one of my most favorite game of all time. [9/10] "Amazing"… Expand
  25. KillerCarroot
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    This is the Game that convinced me that a computer game could be real entertainment. Even in 2012 this game can still hold its own with far more advanced games... why? Story, Story, Story!!! This is the only game that has ever creeped me out, and to this day when I replay it (which I do often) I still get a shiver down my back (try playing the 3rd chapter of the game in a dark house with headphones late at night, and you will see what I mean). Unlike its sequel, RtCW is a very linear game with a little room to explore, and although most modern games have abandoned this approach, I think it can be the superior model simply because it lets the game tell a cohesive story. As for the multi player aspect... if you can still find a server that is hosting a game, you will have a hard time not to have fun. Yes the graphics are dated by today's standards... but although I may be biased, I simply dont notice them. I can count on one hand the number of games I have played all the way through more than once, but I can not count how many times I have played RtCW all the way through. Its an old friend that gives great joy. Pick it up cheep. Its more than worth it!… Expand
  26. skibbi
    Feb 14, 2012
    3
    In 1992, Wolfenstein 3D was released. And it was amazing! Nobody had even seen graphics like that before, and it was the first FPS to ever feature a gun! Then, not long after the release of Wolf3D, id released a prequel, Spear of Destiny, and it was even more fun than before, with more intense boss fights than before. Some time in 2001, they rebooted it, and removed Hitler! IT'S NOT WOLFENSTEIN WITHOUT HITLER! And it is not supposed to be so bloody hard! And not supposed to be a stealth game! This is Wolfenstein!… Expand
  27. michaelj32
    Feb 25, 2012
    10
    look at all the great reviews ! yes, this is my favorite video game of all time, and I have played it over like 10 times. Fighting the Nazis and their weapons of destruction has never been so realistic, and interesting! BJ Blaskowicz is the greatest. You get to see castles, airfields, radar installations, super soldiers, a secret base in norway, and various locations in Germany. Excellent game!
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Metascore
88 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. PC Gamer
    91
    It took the core aspects of every good shooter, and made them great. [Jan 2002, p.64]
  2. Gamezilla!
    90
    The graphics are stunning. I can honestly say this one area where this game leaves all the rest in the dust.
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  3. GamePen
    90
    You'll be glad to know that the flamethrower isn't the only great weapon at your disposal. The venom, which is a devastatingly powerful chain-gun, is one of the most amazing guns I've ever had the pleasure to handle in a video game.
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