Wolfenstein 3D is arguably the first TRUE FPS game in the genre. Other "First-Person Shooter" existed in some form or another back in the day and you can argue that Catacombs 3D already did it, but still this is the game set the standard. Though 3D gameplay was already peaked with Ultima Underworld (and that game utilized TRUE 3D Graphics, this game utilizes a 2.5D method so the "3D" is actually in illusion) Wolfenstein 3D made it alot easier and accessible to many PC users back in the day. Story is basic: Nazi are evil, shoot them. But of course its not that simple since the concept of Wolfenstein is that it focuses on the Occult and some "Sci-Fi/Supernatural" myths surrounding the Nazis with weird sci fi weapons and supernatural forces. Though those concepts were tackled in the later games of the series. All in all a very simple but still timeless shooter to play and a piece of gaming history.
This game is essentially what happens when Halo, Metroid Prime, and Rainbow Six had a baby with a Star Wars skin. You play as a "Special" Clone Commando that is different from your average clone. Your armor, your main weapon, and most importantly your squad. The game really sells the Squad theme really well. We got Delta 62 is your demolition expert, Delta 40 who works on Tech and hacking, and Delta 07 who is your Marksmen. And you Delta 38 gets to command them in the field of Battle. Unlike the standard clone trooper these commandos have personalities. 62 is the young kid, 40 is the boy scout, and 07 is the badass. 38 is the serious one though of course he makes some catchy one liners here and ther, "Lets rearrange some architecture Delta." The game play is the standard Linear Corridor Shooter like most modern FPSes. But its not shallow. The squad tactics system may not be Rainbow Six level of depth but it serves its purpose well. The AI is extremely smart. Not once have I ever encounterd in issue with them. Your squad commands include: Form Up/Regroup Attack at will Defend/Hold Position Cancel order. (Mostly used to cancel the Hold Position.) Focus fire on single target (you will use this against the much more tougher enemies.) There is also situational commands on the enviornment, Order a unit to take a sniping position, anti armor position, man a gun turret, Hacking a lock door, place a demo bomb, Heal in a Health Dispener, and my favorite door breaching. Guns are good and pack a punch. The pistol is useful. Your main assualt rifle can turn into a Sniper Rifle and Grenade Launcher. You got a retractable blade on you hand for melee attack. 2 things I criticize is the fact that despite each squad member being the supposed role, (62 the bomber, 40 the hacker, 07 the sniper) they all can do each others roles anyway which kinda defeats the point that these guys serve a role in the squad. Also the multiplayer is painfully tacked on.
