After spending a mission stealing a prototype rocket jet, it would have been nice to have a short flying sequence. Only one vehicle is operational, a tram on rails. Sadly, the Tesla and Venom weapons don't deliver the same accuracy or damage in Blazkowicz's hands as when the enemies use them.Īs good as the game is, there are a few missed opportunities. Even at close quarters, the one-shot sniper kill will have you reaching for the Mauser Rifle instead of the MP-40. More emphasis is placed on sniping than charging in with guns blazing. Damage is location specific, rewarding headshots more than body parts. Over a dozen lethal choices are available to eradicate the Nazi threat, including submachine guns, sniper rifles, and experimental weapons. The game is a return to serious gunfights as well. Return to Castle Wolfenstein is comparable to Half-Life in that single-player mode is worth playing to the very end. The story-driven missions are linked by nice cut-scenes and, rather than merely serving as a reason to hunt Nazis, the tale takes on more urgency and intrigue throughout the game. You, as Blazkowicz (the allies best agent), must overcome zombies, mutants, and a host of Nazi soldiers to save the world from certain doom.įrom the start, it's apparent that the development team gave the single-player experience top priority.
Paranormal Division, in addition to creating horrific biological weapons known as X Creatures, is working to resurrect a 1000-year-old entity to lead Germany to world domination. Now, more than 20 years since its humble beginnings, you once again assume the role of William "BJ" Blazkowicz in Return to Castle Wolfenstein, the latest incarnation that maintains the high standard of quality in gameplay and technology. The inherent fun of infiltrating the stronghold and defeating the Nazis has remained a constant throughout. Even the very walls of the infamous castle have changed from 2D to 3D, from sprites to polygons. Gameplay has advanced from sneaking past guards in the original to the innovative first-person perspective of Wolfenstein 3D. The evolution of the Castle Wolfenstein franchise would make Charles Darwin proud.
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