Achtung! Wolfenstein Out Now!
The sequel to the sequel to the sequels of the sequel of Castle Wolfenstein
Published: August 19, 2009
You young 'uns might not be aware that the new game Wolfenstein that was just released is actually a sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Those that are a bit older might realize that Return was a sequel to Wolfenstein 3D (you might also know that since it was released on the PSN not too long ago). You probably should know that since Wolf3D was the first FPS of any notoriety. You'd have to be a bit more of a historian to know that Wolf3D had a little-known sequel, Spear of Destiny. So that means the new one is really the fourth in the series, right?
Not so fast. Before Wolf3D, LONG before, the were Castle Wolfenstein and Beyond Castle Wolfenstein on the old Apple II (or the Commodore 64, Atari 800, or whatever you used back then), which were NOT FPS's, but rather were more of an adventure game with shooting. They were TOUGH. And in many ways, they were more complex than the modern Wolfensteins. You had to infiltrate the castle, collect documents, disguise yourself, conserve the very limited ammo and get the hell out alive. No extra lives. No reloading saves. Not even a health bar. Hardcore! But of course those are forgotten to the ravages of time (although I bet you could emulate them no problem if you want to get all nostalgic).
But back to today. iD Software (who really got their start with WOlf3D) has just released the latest entry in the franchise, simplistically named Wolfenstein. Combining intense action and stunning graphics, Wolfenstein picks up immediately after the events of the award-winning Return to Castle Wolfenstein. In the newest chapter to the famed franchise, the Nazis’ have returned to their dark experiments and unearthed a dimension that contains amazing powers, simply known as – The Veil. With the help of the resistance faction of the town Isenstadt, players return to enlist as super OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz to uncover the Third Reich’s evil aspirations and stop them before it’s too late.
As players embark on an all-new mission deep in the heart of the Third Reich, they will have access to an arsenal of upgradable conventional and sci-fi weapons, while battling a multitude of escalating enemies, from Nazi combat troops and super soldiers to paranormal forces and experimental creatures.
Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the Wolfenstein multi-player experience features the Axis and Resistance squaring off against each other in Team Deathmatch, Stopwatch or Objective based games. With three classes from which to choose, players can fight on the frontline as a soldier, heal their compatriots as a medic, or help gather objectives as an engineer all while using the Veil powers in special ways. Additionally, the persistent gold found within the multiplayer maps allows players to purchase upgrades for weapons and Veil powers on the fly, ensuring a deep and continuous variety of action along with tremendous replay value.
Available NOW!
Not so fast. Before Wolf3D, LONG before, the were Castle Wolfenstein and Beyond Castle Wolfenstein on the old Apple II (or the Commodore 64, Atari 800, or whatever you used back then), which were NOT FPS's, but rather were more of an adventure game with shooting. They were TOUGH. And in many ways, they were more complex than the modern Wolfensteins. You had to infiltrate the castle, collect documents, disguise yourself, conserve the very limited ammo and get the hell out alive. No extra lives. No reloading saves. Not even a health bar. Hardcore! But of course those are forgotten to the ravages of time (although I bet you could emulate them no problem if you want to get all nostalgic).
But back to today. iD Software (who really got their start with WOlf3D) has just released the latest entry in the franchise, simplistically named Wolfenstein. Combining intense action and stunning graphics, Wolfenstein picks up immediately after the events of the award-winning Return to Castle Wolfenstein. In the newest chapter to the famed franchise, the Nazis’ have returned to their dark experiments and unearthed a dimension that contains amazing powers, simply known as – The Veil. With the help of the resistance faction of the town Isenstadt, players return to enlist as super OSA agent BJ Blazkowicz to uncover the Third Reich’s evil aspirations and stop them before it’s too late.
As players embark on an all-new mission deep in the heart of the Third Reich, they will have access to an arsenal of upgradable conventional and sci-fi weapons, while battling a multitude of escalating enemies, from Nazi combat troops and super soldiers to paranormal forces and experimental creatures.
Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the Wolfenstein multi-player experience features the Axis and Resistance squaring off against each other in Team Deathmatch, Stopwatch or Objective based games. With three classes from which to choose, players can fight on the frontline as a soldier, heal their compatriots as a medic, or help gather objectives as an engineer all while using the Veil powers in special ways. Additionally, the persistent gold found within the multiplayer maps allows players to purchase upgrades for weapons and Veil powers on the fly, ensuring a deep and continuous variety of action along with tremendous replay value.
Available NOW!
