WOLFENSTEIN II: THE NEW COLOSSUS REVIEW ROUNDUP
Wolfenstein returns once again, this time in the guise of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus with more single player Nazi shooting action. With the death of the single player FPS often discussed is there still a place for a story driven shooter for one? To help you make up your mind, we’ve rounded up the reviews for you below …
IGN 9.1/10 (Amazing)
“Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is a fantastic single-player shooter, but what really got me invested was the brilliantly written characters and the performances of its cast. BJ and his crew are full of spirit and personality, and General Engel is as memorable a nemesis as you’re likely to find in games. Machine Games has once again turned the well-worn act of mowing down Nazis into something to get excited about.”
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Gamespot 9/10 (Superb)
“The New Colossus never lets you forget who and why you’re fighting. Nazi brutality is on full display, from the blown-out, irradiated remains of Manhattan to each of the resistance members, who all carry mental scars if not physical ones. You’re never given a chance between cutscenes, missions, and even downtime on the U-boat to lose sight of the Reich’s cruelty. Wolfenstein’s tense gameplay elevates this further by giving you the power to truly resist–and come out of each battle ready for another fight.”
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Polygon 9/10
“Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is an action-packed shooter that still finds time for tons of emotion. And that’s the strength of this sequel. It balances a steady stream of suffering and hurt with exuberant humanity. It deals with our darkest impulses and our best, and plays them both up to a ridiculous degree. There’s nothing subtle about Wolfenstein 2, but it’s all affecting in a way that makes the game feel special and coherent. There are moments in the game that made my heart swell, while others were so grisly I had to look away.”
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Push Square 9/10
“Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a quintessential single player shooter, and contains one of the best campaigns in recent memory. Rammed full of memorable moments and brilliant characters, it takes you on a horrifying yet fascinating ride through a Nazi dominated world that – as a result of real world events – feels a touch less like fantasy this time around. While the story is undoubtedly the star of the show, the viscera drenched combat, satisfying weapons, and rewarding perk system more than hold up their side of the bargain. The single player game is dead, long live the single player game.”
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is available to purchase from The Game Collection right now.
- Giles
