A masterclass in action design, Wolfenstein 3D delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Very Positive on Steam (93% positive from 4.2K reviews)
Highly rated by 354 players
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Wolfenstein 3D is a first-person shooter presented with rudimentary 3D graphics and a follow-up to the top-down infiltration game Castle Wolfenstein. The game is broken up into levels, each of which is a flat plane divided into areas and rooms by a grid-based pattern of walls and doors, all of equal height. Each level is themed after Nazi bunkers and buildings. To finish a level, the player must traverse through the area to reach an elevator. Levels are grouped together into named episodes, with the final level focusing on a boss fight with a particularly difficult enemy. While traversing the levels, the player must fight Nazi guards and soldiers, dogs, and other enemies while managing supplies of ammunition and health. While later releases of the game included the Nocturnal Missions expansion, this initial release did not.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
the original game did not age quite well because of its clanky controls, but if you download ecwolf to play the game and fix the controls it becomes a really fun and addictive game, it reminds me of hotline miami alot
8/10. The grandfather of the 3D first-person shooter. While the level layouts are basically giant, flat mazes by today's standards, the core gameplay loop is still incredibly fast, responsive, and addictive. To play this on a modern PC or Steam Deck without pulling your hair out over old DOS controls, you absolutely must use the "ECWolf" source port. It lets you play with modern WASD controls, smooth mouse-look, and proper widescreen support, without changing the classic retro aesthetic. Pros: + Pure, fast-paced historical gaming history. + Excellent, iconic soundtrack and sound effects. + ECWolf source port makes the controls feel as smooth as a modern shooter. Cons: - Navigating the late-game maze levels can get very repetitive and disorienting.
Unless you played Wolfenstein 3D back then it would be hard to recommend it these days. The levels are flat and labyrinthian and later levels can be hard to navigate due to that. But if you are up for some retro gaming I can recommend you to use the fan made mod "ECWolf". ECWolf offers high monitor resolution instead of the original 320x200 resolution. It also offers the option for a level map as well that you can open with the tabulator-key. (7/10)
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