Wolfenstein: The New Order
Release Date: May 20, 2014
Action, FPP, FPS, alternative history, shooters, 60s and 70s, Game Pass, very brutal, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, singleplayer
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A first-person shooter and the seventh major installment in the Wolfenstein series. This one was developed by Swedish studio Machine Games, founded by former members of Starbreeze Studios. Wolfenstein: The New Order tells an alternative history of the World War II, where the Third Reich won. The game’s main hero is B. J. Blazkowicz, a veteran of the American special forces.
Last Update: June 23, 2014
Wolfenstein: The New Order Game Guide
This guide contains a complete walkthrough of all main and side missions in Wolfenstein: The New Order. Moreover, it offers numerous illustrations and author’s tips on selected game sequences.
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[2:55] Wolfenstein: The New Order launch trailer
[3:33] Wolfenstein: The New Order stealth vs. mayhem gameplay
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Storyline: Players appreciate the fascinating narrative set in an alternate history where Nazis won World War II. The story is described as captivating and emotionally impactful.
- Satisfying Gameplay: The game features brutal and dynamic gameplay, allowing players to choose between stealth and direct confrontation. The gunplay is particularly praised for being fun and satisfying.
- High Production Quality: Users commend the graphics, atmosphere, and attention to detail in character design and environments, despite some noting that the graphics have aged.
- Variety of Combat Options: Players enjoy the diverse arsenal of weapons and the ability to dual-wield weapons, adding to the excitement of combat scenarios.
- Nostalgic Value: Many reviews highlight the game as a modern classic in the first-person shooter genre, appealing to both fans of the series and newcomers.
The main cons of the game
- Basic Stealth Mechanics: Some players criticize the stealth elements for being simplistic and not well-implemented, with enemies failing to react realistically to stealth actions.
- Linear Gameplay: The game is described as linear, with some players feeling that level design lacks variety and can become repetitive.
- Technical Issues: A number of users report bugs, stuttering, and optimization problems, particularly in the later chapters of the game, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Difficulty with Enemy Design: Some players find the enemy AI and health mechanics frustrating, noting that enemies can be "spongy," requiring excessive firepower to take down.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- High Refresh Rate Support: The game does not support monitors with high refresh rates, which limits performance for some players.
- Ultra-Wide Monitor Support: Users mention that the game does not align properly on ultra-wide monitors, affecting the user interface and gameplay experience.
- Map or Navigation Aid: Some players express a desire for a map feature to help locate collectibles and objectives more easily.
- More Depth in Character Development: Certain reviews indicate that some characters lack depth, and the storyline could benefit from more intricate character arcs or development.
Summary
- Overall, Wolfenstein: The New Order is highly regarded for its engaging narrative and satisfying combat mechanics, though it is not without its criticisms regarding gameplay linearity and technical performance.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 5605 votes. 903 players anticipated the game.
Wolfenstein: The New Order Description
Wolfenstein: The New Order for PC, PS4 and etc. is the next installment of the legendary series of first-person shooters. The game was developed by MachineGames which is composed of veterans of the Starbreeze studio, creators of such titles as The Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness.
Story
In this new installment of the Wolfenstein, the player assumes the role of BJ Blazkowicz, an American war hero, once again. The story begins during World War II but quickly moves to the sixties of the twentieth century. In this alternate version of the reality, the Nazis won World War II thanks to the Wunderwaffe (German for “Wonderful weapon”) and took control over the entire Earth, introducing the eponymous new order. Blazkowicz once again takes up his weapons to face his arch-enemies.
It is important that as far as the story is concerned, the studio MachineGames decided to reach for the solutions straight from the Inglourious Basterds movie: the game offers vivid characters and evocative scenes of confrontation with them and even the possibility of making simple choices during cutscenes. The campaign tells the story of Blazkowicz and takes place in various parts of Europe. The famous hero even arrived to Poland.
Gameplay
A lot of new elements appeared in the gameplay itself. Let's start with the fact that Blazkowicz can use an object-cutting device which helped the developers to implement simple environmental puzzles. In terms of shooting, the creators put an emphasis on the strength of the fire because each of the rifles and pistols is powerful. In addition, The New Order introduces a system of using two guns at a time, covers and tackling. The games pays tribute to the oldschool shooters and requires the player to pick up med-pack and ammo-boxes. The player will not survive long without running around.
Technology
Modern graphic design was achieved mainly thanks to the id Tech 5 engine which was used in games such as Rage and The Evil Within. Visuals are a bit more futuristic than in the previous Wolfensteins, and thus brings to mind the Killzone series. The New Order, however, looks visually colder, accompanied by the toned down electronic soundtrack.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Wolfenstein Series
A series of first-person shooters (FPS) set in an alternate version of World War II. The series was started by the Muse Software studio. Currently, the rights to the brand are in the hands of Bethesda Softworks, and id Software and MachineGames teams are involved in its development.
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Wolfenstein: The New Order Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Developer: Machine Games
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Wolfenstein: The New Order System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core i7 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1024 MB (GeForce 460 or better), 50 GB HDD, Windows 7/8 64-bit, Internet connection
Wolfenstein Will Get a Board Game
Polish company Archon Studio collected over half a million dollars for the development of Wolfenstein: The Board Game, a tabletop game based on the popular FPS series.
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Adrian Werner
April 27, 2020
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood announced as standalone prequel to The New Order
Bethesda has announced a standalone prequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order. The plot of the expansion entitled The Old Blood will be set before the events shown in The New Order, and will arrive to PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this year on 5th May.
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March 5, 2015