Wolfenstein: The Two-Pack

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"Wolfenstein: The Two-Pack" is a single-player shooter game that includes Wolfenstein: The New Order and Wolfenstein: The Old Blood. These games, powered by the id Tech 5 engine, offer stunning visuals and an immersive experience with deep narratives. In The New Order, players must launch a counter-offensive against the Nazis in 1960, while The Old Blood takes place in 1946, where players embark on a mission to turn the tide in the Allies' favor.

Genres & Tags

Shooter

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a fun, fast-paced experience with enjoyable combat mechanics and a solid story.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of classic FPS gameplay, with a diverse weapon selection and engaging level design.
The two-pack provides great value, allowing players to experience both The New Order and The Old Blood at a reasonable price.

The controls can feel clunky and less fluid compared to modern shooters, which may frustrate some players.
The story and character development can be seen as excessive, interrupting the gameplay with unskippable cutscenes.
Some players find the gameplay to be linear and lacking in creativity, with limited interaction with the environment.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
48%
11%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid and engaging narrative, interesting setting, and well-designed characters, while others find it bland or overly complicated. Many appreciate the action-packed nature and the integration of cutscenes, though some criticize the interruptions to gameplay and the presence of unnecessary plot elements. Overall, the story is seen as a significant improvement over older shooters, with moments of excitement and emotional depth, particularly in titles like "The New Order."
- “What an amazing story!”
- “The characters and the plot are well written, and there are plenty of wow moments, even though things can get a bit over the top, but that's the game's vision, anyway.”
- “The new order is excellent with its story, heartfelt and full of rage.”
- “The story feels somewhat bland honestly, but the setting is interesting.”
- “Its one shortcoming is that it interrupts the gameplay in order to tell me a story.”
- “In short, the gameplay is fun and the environments are interesting, but a ton of it is sacrificed for the sake of unnecessary plot elements and characters.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The gameplay is characterized as linear and reminiscent of classic shooters, with solid shooting mechanics and engaging combat. While it offers fun and interesting environments, some players find the narrative interruptions and trial-and-error elements frustrating. Overall, the game combines enjoyable action with a decent storyline, though it sacrifices some gameplay fluidity for plot development.
- “The old blood adds more of the same in a more action-packed format with about 8 to 10 hours of gameplay.”
- “As it's a prequel, the plot/character problem is mostly resolved, giving way to almost non-stop action and engaging gameplay that's more or less like that of the new order.”
- “Fun combat mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is pretty linear, with the feel of a more classic shooter.”
- “Gameplay controls seem a bit clumsy to me as compared to other recent games I have played.”
- “And the trial and error gameplay is very frustrating.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's graphics are generally considered good, though somewhat dated compared to more recent titles. While they effectively support gameplay, they may not impress players looking for cutting-edge visuals. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful but not enough to elevate the game's overall appeal.
- “Superior graphics, smooth reliable mechanics, steady framerate, great characters, and awesome, inventive, well thought-out story, all equal very high replayability.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, but the game just isn't that interesting so far.”
- “The graphics are not that great, but they do their part.”
- “The graphics don’t really hold up well in 2018.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing occasional glitches and instances where they become stuck, necessitating a restart from the last checkpoint, indicating some stability issues in the game.
- “I have occasionally run into glitches and areas where I just seem to get stuck and have to restart the last checkpoint.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the character development in the game is overly saturated, suggesting that it may detract from the overall experience by being excessively complex or convoluted.
- “Alas, they have to over-saturate it with plot and character development.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "The New Order" is highly praised for its compelling narrative, which combines heartfelt moments with intense feelings of rage, creating a powerful and engaging experience for players.
- “The new order is excellent with its story, heartfelt and full of rage.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, allowing for a more enjoyable and uninterrupted gaming experience.
- “Excellent games with no microtransactions!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't hinder gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without pushing for purchases.”