Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

1. justmkomsk

   Oct 30, 2017

   10

   One of the best shooters I've ever played since 1995. Awesome by story, rendering, art, sound, music and addictive by gameplay. It's aOne of the best shooters I've ever played since 1995. Awesome by story, rendering, art, sound, music and addictive by gameplay. It's a masterpiece old-school FPS by Machinegames.… Expand

   • 5 of 19 users found this helpful
2. ValvesHL3

   Oct 30, 2017

   10

   Best shooter in years, I cannot begin to describe the joy I felt playing this game. You could feel the heart, soul, and love of every littleBest shooter in years, I cannot begin to describe the joy I felt playing this game. You could feel the heart, soul, and love of every little bit of thought out detail in this game. Very well **** done Machine Games. PLUS for the people that didn't like all the character building and story related elements, **** you. Games are more than just shooting ****… Expand

   • 8 of 23 users found this helpful
4. DeLeon

   Oct 27, 2017

   10

   I was tired of shooters because last gen we got too many but I really liked this one
   Single playing gaming at it's finest..........I reallyI was tired of shooters because last gen we got too many but I really liked this one
   Single playing gaming at it's finest..........I really recommend it if you like FPS… Expand

   • 20 of 56 users found this helpful
5. ian_Superfly

   Dec 18, 2017

   9

   I find the game super fun! It does start off a bit meh but when you reach about 25% it is good and from about 50% it is so good that it mightI find the game super fun! It does start off a bit meh but when you reach about 25% it is good and from about 50% it is so good that it might be one of the best games I’ve ever played. The “Acting part” when you meet a certain A.H might be the best produced cut scene in gaming history! I find that part absolutely hilarious.
   
   The GOOD:
   Story (depth, angle and execution)
   Voice actors
   Game play (a very good SP game)
   General feel
   The end game
   
   NOT SO GOOD:
   I find the controls lack a bit of feeling
   Graphics are good but not super good
   
   IN TOTAL:
   The best SP game of 2017! Period.
   Rated 18 for a reason...… Expand

   • 3 of 7 users found this helpful
6. lanedenson

   Dec 21, 2017

   7

   While there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this game (specifically around the marketing), as a game this is a very good - thoughWhile there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this game (specifically around the marketing), as a game this is a very good - though flawed - entry into the 25 year old Wolfenstein FPS franchise.
   
   To address some of the complaints - despite some reports, it is not terribly short. I put at least 12 hours into the main storyline, and *maybe* an hour of that consisted of cutscenes, and each one is a couple of minutes or less. We're not talking MGS4/JRPG length here.
   
   Can you finish it in ~5 hours? If you play at the lowest difficulty level, race through the game, skip all cutscenes, and don't take any time to explore your home base. But most people don't play like that.
   
   Yes, it leans into the racism theme pretty hard, though it's not entirely one sided. One main character is so over-the-top racist, it comes across as parody. I was waiting for him to start twirling his mustache at any minute. Though I'm pretty sure parody was not Machinegames' intent. There's a whole lot of "f*** whitey" sentiments expressed, but again, that seems like an intentional homage to the blaxploitation films of the early 70s. However, one of the main characters gets called on that attitude, effectively being told that bigotry is bigotry, no matter what direction its coming from.
   
   So, there's a lot of tonally inconsistent moments in the game. Is it a drama? Is it a comedy? Is it a parody? Is it ridiculously over-the-top? At times, yes to all - but they don't do a particularly good job of reconciling these discrepancies into a cohesive whole.
   
   Gameplay-wise, the first half of the game is very frustrating. For a series that is practically the definition of "power fantasy," during the first half of the game Blaskowitz is seriously nerfed. It makes getting through the levels a tedious slog, even at lower difficulty levels.
   
   Now, you may be thinking "what's wrong with subverting expectations?" Well, nothing - if it's done well. It's just not done well in this instance. However, once you are back to full strength (following an incredibly over-the-top-ridiculous series of events) the game is far more fun. It's just a shame it takes several hours to get to that point.
   
   There is also a poorly developed stealth mechanic that rears its head regularly throughout the game which slows your progress significantly. And you get knocked on your back far too often, at which point you can either shoot from the ground or get back to your feet. But again, not a particularly fun mechanic.
   
   Once you're finished with the main plotline, there's several more hours worth of side missions to tackle, which are fun in their own right.
   
   I paid $30 for it, and felt I got my money's worth. Overall, its a fun ride, as long as you can get past the various inconsistencies in the plot and gameplay. Just turn your brain off and remember that the game does get better as it goes along.… Expand

   • 3 of 6 users found this helpful
7. Okcpest

   Nov 22, 2017

   5

   The game is not awful, I just felt like all the cut scenes were really drawn out and the ending just seemed a little weak Graphics are goodThe game is not awful, I just felt like all the cut scenes were really drawn out and the ending just seemed a little weak Graphics are good Audio is good, game play is fine. Most of my disappointment is with the story itself.… Expand

   • 7 of 9 users found this helpful
8. cmartin1959

   Dec 10, 2017

   0

   This game is offensive on so many levels, If you want your kid to hear a old southern white guy refer to his son's girlfriend as (The N Word)This game is offensive on so many levels, If you want your kid to hear a old southern white guy refer to his son's girlfriend as (The N Word) then watch him slap his wife down and make the son kill his dog with a shotgun,this is the game for you. What that had to do with anything is beyond me.… Expand

   • 5 of 18 users found this helpful

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