- August 19, 2009
- Raven Software
- 20h median play time
Wolfenstein
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About Wolfenstein
Wolfenstein is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with fantasy, historical and science fiction themes. It was developed by Raven Software and was released on August 19, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
Wolfenstein is the direct sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Spear of Destiny/Wolfenstein RPG. It featured a "re-imagined" disguised dark-haired B.J. Blazkowicz, retaining the unshaven look seen in Return to Castle Wolfenstein and dressed in civilian clothes rather than his usual military uniform. The game mainly consists of the player shooting his way through hordes of different types of…





Games Like Wolfenstein
Looking for games like Wolfenstein? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a fantasy, historical and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Wolfenstein: The New Order or Singularity.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging run-and-gun experience, blending classic Wolfenstein elements with supernatural powers.
- Graphics have aged well for a game from 2009, providing a visually appealing atmosphere and enjoyable gameplay.
- The mix of weapon upgrades and occult abilities adds depth to the combat, making it a rewarding experience for players.
- The AI can be simplistic and predictable, detracting from the overall challenge of the game.
- The hub world can become repetitive and tiresome as players navigate between mission areas.
- Multiplayer mode is underwhelming and lacks the innovations found in previous Wolfenstein titles, making it feel forgotten.
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in the game is generally considered enjoyable but not groundbreaking, featuring a central plot that revolves around fighting against a Nazi general's plans involving ancient artifacts and inter-dimensional powers. While the missions are somewhat linear and repetitive, the game offers a semi-open world with a hub area for mission selection and upgrades, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the intense battles and the setup for future installments in the series, despite some criticism regarding the inclusion of unrelated monster bosses and a lack of significant narrative depth.
“The storyline sets up the new villain for the next series of Wolfenstein games. Watch to the end of my stream to see him or play this game yourself, which is highly recommended!”
“The plot involves fighting with the resistance against the Nazis who have discovered some ancient artifacts with inter-dimensional powers.”
“There is a central area which you can roam and get missions while getting background on the central story, which is a race to stop a Nazi general from carrying out his plans for an otherworldly armageddon.”
“The storyline sets up the new villain for the next series of Wolfenstein games, but the overall narrative feels lackluster.”
“The story was hard to get into, making it difficult to engage with the characters and plot.”
“The plot involves fighting with the resistance against the Nazis who have discovered some ancient artifacts with inter-dimensional powers, but the execution feels disjointed and uninspired.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wolfenstein is a open world shooter game with fantasy, historical and science fiction themes. Common tags for Wolfenstein include science.
Wolfenstein is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and others.
The main story can be completed in around 9 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 12 hours to finish. On average players spend around 20 hours playing Wolfenstein.
Wolfenstein was released on August 19, 2009.
Wolfenstein was developed by Raven Software.
Wolfenstein has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Wolfenstein for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
Wolfenstein is a single player game with multiplayer support.
Similar games include Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Singularity, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, Enemy Front and others.


















