Posted on: October 15, 2022
Louard_le_Barbare
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The best Wolfenstein game since 2002
While it is somewhat overlooked, The Old Blood may be my favorite game of the new Wolfenstein saga. It simultaneously manages to reproduce the vibe of older entries, build up on the strengths of The New Order, and still bring a lot of novel elements on the table. The gunplay is similar to TNO’s, but improves on a bunch of things and solves some of its design issues. Heavily-armored enemies are not just annoying bullet sponges anymore, and go down quickly if you manage to target their weak point; overall, the way the new guns handle and how the fight areas are thought-out make combats a bit more enjoyable than they already were. The levels themselves are big, well-paced, and have you exploring a satisfying variety of environments, often seamlessly switching between gameplay types. The only things I have mixed feelings about are that the game still feels too much like a cover shooter, and strongly incites you to play stealthily - although sneaking up on commanders is still a lot of fun. Plot-wise, it’s a compelling trip through Nazi castles, small villages and forgotten ruins, relying heavily on occult themes and old-school horror imagery; if the dieselpunk world of The New Order didn't resonate with you, there’s probably something for you here. Cutscenes are used more conservatively, but their tone is still pretty bleak and not for the faintest of hearts. It’s worth noting that the structure and aesthetic of the campaign borrows heavily from 2002’s Return to Castle Wolfenstein, IMO the best game in the saga; in fact, it feels almost like a remake of its two first missions, with the story playing out in a fairly similar manner and echoing many of its most memorable scenes and levels. Perfectly fine with me. In short: the gameplay is great, the atmosphere and writing are solid, and it manages to distill the best of Wolfenstein into something that feels fresh and new. To me, this is one of the strongest entries in this series, and a game I gladly recommend.
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