After Sound Shapes, RESOGUN, Transistor and Flower, this is the fifth game in my journey back into gaming and Playstation consoles. I'm only at chapter 4 but it is polished, controls great and has a perfect dash of humour/heart. You can easily identify where to puzzle out collectibles (great for OCs like myself) and the perk system has kept me trying different playstyle. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who wants to enjoy the gaming equivalent of an 80s action film.
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Wolfenstein TNO: 2014 GotY + one of the best shooters ever *GIF WARNING*
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FairXchange
Member
The game rocks, Machine Games are very good at what they do. The gunplay is just exquisite, and I actually care about the story. Such a good purchase, if anyone is on the fence just go and get the game, we can't afford to let games like this slip by.
Fancy Clown
Member
I've lavished a bunch of praise on the game in various threads but I do have some issues with the game:
-enemy variety mostly consists of ever increasing bullet-sponge armored enemies, and the dog type enemies are sorely underused. They really needed some enemies that had totally different attack patterns and mobility mixed in to keep you on your toes.
-The laser cutting wasn't used as creatively as I hoped
-The bosses were okay for the most part, but I think there was a lot of wasted potential considering how awesome the gameplay is.
-The moment to moment pacing was great within a level as you're never doing something for too long, but the way it's broken up into disparate levels is cause for a bit of a herky-jerk structure.
- I agree that
location didn't quite live up to its potential, even though it was still a great level.
-Various polish issues: audio mix, rough editing when transitioning from cutscenes to gameplay that often disrupts the momentum of a scene, texture pop in, etc.
-enemy variety mostly consists of ever increasing bullet-sponge armored enemies, and the dog type enemies are sorely underused. They really needed some enemies that had totally different attack patterns and mobility mixed in to keep you on your toes.
-The laser cutting wasn't used as creatively as I hoped
-The bosses were okay for the most part, but I think there was a lot of wasted potential considering how awesome the gameplay is.
-The moment to moment pacing was great within a level as you're never doing something for too long, but the way it's broken up into disparate levels is cause for a bit of a herky-jerk structure.
- I agree that
the moon
-Various polish issues: audio mix, rough editing when transitioning from cutscenes to gameplay that often disrupts the momentum of a scene, texture pop in, etc.
Currently playing it and enjoying it well enough, but I wouldn't call it "fantastic" or anything. It's a very solid fps that looks and plays well. No rough edges so far, but nothing amazing either. I do like how grounded the story is though, and the death animations/physics are very satisfying.
I'm not in love with the weapon selection (up to level 6). I still have a few to unlock, but I think I preferred the weapons from 1946 more.
I'm not in love with the weapon selection (up to level 6). I still have a few to unlock, but I think I preferred the weapons from 1946 more.
EatChildren
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Shameless.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Shameless.
You should see the extension on my house it bought me.
Spring-Loaded
Member
Could you quote it here so I don't have to click on the link please.
EatChildren
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Fine I bought it.
The weak audio mix is a huge bummer for me. I'll temper my expectations accordingly. I normally play with a good headphone setup or blasting out my home theater at full volume.
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worst part of the game: tiny white subtitles on white backgrounds
it happens in every other cutscene / level
it happens in every other cutscene / level
As long as it's going to a good cause.
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
I bought the game at launch but I haven't really started digging into it until now. I'm about halfway through it at the moment. The game is very well done but I can't help but criticize it for a few parts of the game that feel absolutely annoying and poorly designed (like that super robot boss battle with the AOE attack that prevents you from damaging it the way it was designed. I wanted to throw my controller out of the window). Beyond a few minor annoyances, it is a solid shooter indeed.
EatChildren
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NullPointer
Member
OP just had to mention Syndicate not its stuck in my mind.
If Wolfenstein added Syndicate style co-op it could one of the greatest of all times. Even the heavies wouldn't suck nearly as much in co-op since they'd have to divide their attention.
But of the Wolfenstein that you get out of the box, anybody who misses older school hipfire run and gun shooters will find their glands suitably stroked here, along with a surprise or two.
If Wolfenstein added Syndicate style co-op it could one of the greatest of all times. Even the heavies wouldn't suck nearly as much in co-op since they'd have to divide their attention.
But of the Wolfenstein that you get out of the box, anybody who misses older school hipfire run and gun shooters will find their glands suitably stroked here, along with a surprise or two.
I had completely ignored it up until launch, something about the first few trailers for it made the game look incredibly uninteresting to me. I noticed the good reviews and saw the thread here which made me take another look a week after launch and I ended up loving it.
Great game for all the reasons stated, but for me the most pleasant surprise was how well they implemented a simple stealth mechanic.
Great game for all the reasons stated, but for me the most pleasant surprise was how well they implemented a simple stealth mechanic.
It's that late title card, man.
I like to think that the first level is designed the way it is intentionally,
to make the jump from 1946 to 1960 more impactful
Bought it a couple weeks ago due to the love it got in GOTY threads, and got the platinum shortly after. It really is an excellent game despite a few areas where I think there were some missed opportunities. Currently playing on 999 mode and it's a lot of fun. Never used akimbo guns my first time through but with infinite ammo it's awesome.
I just hope it goes on sale soon.
It was $40 everywhere this past week
What I wrote in the OT. I was blown away, but considering that these are the guys/gals that did The Darkness and Riddick, I shouldn't have been. Loved every minute of it!
DaleinCalgary
Member
Bought it today and played through the starting section. I am enjoying it and if people are saying it's the worst part of the game then I'll enjoy it.
But I will say I'm already hating the fallout system of picking up crap all over the place like bullets and armor and health packs, constant hunting for shit bugs me.
But I will say I'm already hating the fallout system of picking up crap all over the place like bullets and armor and health packs, constant hunting for shit bugs me.
The first level is definitely the worst of the game, it gives such a false sense of what the game's about. Especially the literal opening 5-10 minutes on the plane. I was honestly like "are you kidding me?". Needless to say it gets way, way better.
Yup, they start you out with a few CoD setpieces to get things going and then unleash the beast later. But I like the first level, though. My least favorite level in the game is
the sewer
The only thing I was let down by was how the game's story gave the impression for some major twists and turns.
I was let down this wasn't the case. That's not to say that I was expecting something like Bioshock Infinite or Spec Ops: The Line, but I did expect something more. With that said, this game has probably the most fun and energetic storyline I've played in a schlocky FPS game. It knew exactly what it was, and it had fun with it. We need more games that aren't afraid to be true to its genre and be proud of it.
In the very beginning, there are signs of subliminal messages and devices during cutscenes. Also, the choice you have to make at the beginning between Fergus and Wyatt, and how it referred to them as timelines, also made it seem like the game was going somewhere meta.
I was let down this wasn't the case. That's not to say that I was expecting something like Bioshock Infinite or Spec Ops: The Line, but I did expect something more. With that said, this game has probably the most fun and energetic storyline I've played in a schlocky FPS game. It knew exactly what it was, and it had fun with it. We need more games that aren't afraid to be true to its genre and be proud of it.
Yes. I've seen some people express disappointment at, perhaps, the brevity of the ending, but it was everything I could have hoped for. It was poignant and set up well for a sequel.
Ethical Hedonism
Banned
I finished Wolfenstein just before I started playing Watch_Dogs and man, how I missed Wolfen when I was playing WD.
Great game, I hope Machinegames gets to make its sequel.
Great game, I hope Machinegames gets to make its sequel.
really looking forward to getting and playing this one. i use every platform - i was thinking about getting it for XB1 because as far as i have seen it's not a bad port & basically i don't want to totally neglect the system (for PC & PS4) - has anyone tried all 3 and can confirm this? i saw random thoughts about sound problems on consoles?
I'm not looking for people to blindly say go PC master race - I am a big Steam user, if the port isn't that bad I'd like to put XB1 to use, basically. thanks!
I'm not looking for people to blindly say go PC master race - I am a big Steam user, if the port isn't that bad I'd like to put XB1 to use, basically. thanks!
TheDarkKnight774
Member
I do agree the low audio mix is not good. I had to go to headphones on the PC version to get the necessary sound. I don't know why the game is so quiet compared to other PC audio. Hopefully they patch that down the road
Eclectic Jabber Monkey
Member
I'm currently on Chapter 9 and loving the game so far! Speaking of hurting your wallet I just discovered that on the Bethesda store they have an W:THO Limited Edition art book for sale for $40. I'm really tempted to pick this up, but with shipping for me its $60, ouch.
http://store.bethsoft.com/brands/wo...fenstein-the-new-order-exclusive-edition.html
You can currently get the non Limited Edition on Amazon for $27ish CAD (Canuck), but no tip-in plate. I had a peak using Amazon's Look Inside feature, looks good and is more in my price range.
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/1616555289/
I have the only the XB1 version and its good in my opinion. I decided to go with it vs. PC because I wanted a couch game and there is no multi for which I would've wanted mouse and keyboard. The textures are a bit poor on the occasional wall or floor but the game runs well on the XB1, I have no regrets about getting it. Well other than I picked it up before the Steam summer sale price drop to $30 on PC.
I haven't really noticed much in the way of audio issues, but I've been using headphones for the most part.WonderCheese
Banned
Messofanego, I just want to say, what an excellent OP. Couldn't agree more.
lifeexpectancy
Member
Gonna have to side with this guy. No offense to OP and to each his own as far as games go, but I didn't feel like this game was remotely GOTY material. It was a good shooter, and worth a go for sure (two in my case since I stacked the 1k for it), but being able to play virtually the entire game on the highest difficulty with just the silenced pistol and sniping enemies with it from a mile away kinda broke any illusion of tension or difficulty for me.
Being ironic and passive aggressive are how my friends describe me; I don't get many callbacks
Solid Samus
Banned
just got this game in the mail today and I was wondering what that said because I literally blinked and saw it for the tiniest split second at the beginning
and it's my first wolfenstein
two hours in on PS4 and I'm really, really digging it. Only two things that I really dislike about the gunplay but I've gotten over them -
- x and y sensitivity are not the same at their highest levels
- x and y sensitivity are too damn low at their highest levels
sankt-Antonio
Banned
Not only did they banned the swastika, wich i have no problem with, in Germany, no, they got rid of the english voice over!!!! Now i have to go trough this crappy german dub.
Other then that, it's lots of fun. One of the few games i wished there was a mp mode.
Other then that, it's lots of fun. One of the few games i wished there was a mp mode.
wsoxfan1214
Banned
This game was incredibly good. I whole-heartedly agree.
SpanishExplorer
Member
Are there significant differences between both storylines?I regret not choosing Fergus.