Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Reviews
A solid first person shooter, paired with a likeable cast, and slightly weird pacing.
The best single-player FPS this year
Is this an instant classic? No, I can't go that far. There are issues with the story, with some of the level design, and with the balancing of some of the big fights. None of these are critical, game crippling issues, but they did detract from my enjoyment. However, overall I had a blast with this game. Now that I've finished the game, I plan on going through all of the Übercommander side missions, and definitely plan on coming back when the DLC content is released. It may not be classic, but it's a darn fine game and a must-buy if you're a fan of FPS games. Even if you're not a fan, I'd still say pick this up (but play through on the lower difficulty settings) because there is a lot to enjoy here. Now if you'll excuse me, I still need to introduce my rifles to some Nazis.
And necessary.
Strong writing, excellent performances, good gameplay, and a surprising relevance to current events combine to make Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus an old school, Nazi-killin' good time.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is one part timely social commentary, one part "Did you see Blazkowicz ride that robot-dog through the streets of New Orleans?" No other game could pull this off.
Despite some small issues that can be patched up pretty easily, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a breathtaking game that combines Oscar worthy storytelling with game of the year quality gameplay.
By the end of Wolfenstein II; The New Colossus, I felt overwhelmed. It was a lot to take in, so much so that 15 hours felt like so much less. It was like going to a rock concert, riding a roller coaster, and reading a thinkpiece condemning the alt-right all at once. When I jumped in, I wasn't sure what to expect, especially with so much of the marketing playing up the comedic elements. What I got was more of what I liked in The New Order, but on a much larger scale, with ambitions that cared little for AAA conventions and comforts. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a project that wears its heart on its sleeve, and that sleeve is on a bright yellow motorcycle jacket with a red devil on the back that is being worn by a Texan Terminator who finds great joy in hacking away at Nazi soldiers with a hatchet.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a great game. If you're a fan of the series, this is a great addition to the family. If you've never played the rebooted series before, I would recommend starting with Wolfenstein: The New Order, if you don't you won't be able to follow the story very well at all. While Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus has its flaws, I think it's a definite buy.
Wolfestein 2: The New Colossus is a gorgeous, fluid shooter with an delightful story and characters filled with good ‘ol Nazi killing satisfaction.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a game that inherits many elements of the past, bringing to a future to discover. There are few problems, but the structure is very solid and perfect for the fps lovers.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Get ready to kick some Nazi ass in a high octane title starring a revamped Terror Billy, for the father of FPS games is back in action.
This Wolfenstein has been broadly politicized and has been the no-doubt eager focus for political stunts and controversy. Which is odd, really, seeing as how at its heart it's one of the most clear-cut examples of an FPS that we've seen in a while. No tricky resource management stuff, no new sub-systems to learn, just straightforward running and gunning, with a side-order of throat-slashing. And leg-removing. And eyeball-popping. And forehead-hatchet-burying. And exploding with diesel-filled grenades. And evaporating with laser guns. Typical, uncomplicated Wolfenstein stuff!
Clocking in at around 15 hours, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is a big, booming shooter with a well-paced plot, slick levels, and great gunplay.
To sum up, Wolfenstein II is a quality shooter, complemented by a great story and a number of surprises in the alternative history of the world and also of Nazi-dominated America. MachineGames show how to do sequels.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus proves that single-player adventures still have something to say in a world increasingly projected towards multiplayer-only. A demonstration of MachineGames' growth in storytelling, with a noteworthy script topped off with magnetic and extremely satisfying gameplay, making the sequel to The New Order an unmissable product for fans of story-driven FPS.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Blazkowicz grabs his throat and does not let go until the end credits themselves. Wolfenstein 2 is an extremely brutal and engaging carnage that immediately pulls and falls into memory long after the end is seed. A verily role model.
Review in Polish | Read full review
The gameplay proved once again that there is still room for brainless shooters, and there is still a very long way to go until their extinction. Along with the extraordinary sense that firing with gaming weapons conveys you, especially using a controller that also shows you heavy kicks with your vibrate, it shows you nothing but a great experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is an FPS that makes a ton of good to great decisions, but also a handful of poor ones.
Despite having flaws in mission structure, the core experience of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is magnificent. For as long as you enjoy the ensemble cast of well written and believable characters in an unbelievable world and you don't care that the game barely finishes, Wolfenstein II is a game worth the time with its combination of solid and engaging combat.
Review in Spanish | Read full review