Posted on: January 6, 2024
Mechthorian
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Still a masterpiece 10 years later
There's a slight misconception that this was the first FPS to be set in a world where the Nazis won WWII; but it's actually the *third,* behind Mortyr (1999) and Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (2008). Two obscure, janky titles that aren't really worth playing beyond pure curiosity. Wolfenstein: The New Order was the first game to nail it. The setting is as bleak and depressing as its dystopian setting warrants, relying on an introspective protagonist, poetic dialogue, gorgeous scenery, and a classic Mick Gordon soundtrack to move the plot. There's no point where you can just flip a switch and save the world, because the fight is already *lost*. You feel more like a pebble in the shoe of the cruel dictators ruling the world, striking back in whatever ways you can against an invincible enemy. The cruelty of the Nazi regime is put on full display, albeit with a science fiction flair. Mass graves, vivisection, panopticons, slavery, and copious amounts of body horror make this possibly the most accurate and gruesome depiction of Nazi atrocities in gaming. And at the end of the day, it's also just an excellent shooter. Crisp feedback and powerful guns, mixed with great level design, make you feel like an 80s action hero outmatched against a much more powerful enemy. A few miniboss enemies are typically sprinkled in with a much larger horde of grunts, forcing you to learn the map and avoid killzones. If the hallway in the middle is dominated by a giant robot, then you'd best save him for last, and stick to the smaller corridors where the grunts funnel through. But even then, you still might need to retreat if you find yourself getting flanked. It's a constant tug of war between holding out, and pushing for better cover and pickups. On top of all that, if you aren't sure about the price, just wishlist it. It gets dirt cheap during sales. You'll be glad you waited.
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