A YouTube personality reviews the game Wolfenstein, a first-person shooter set in an alternate history where the Nazis won World War II. The reviewer, known for their sarcastic and humorous commentary, discusses the game's history, gameplay, and storyline, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. They praise the game's action sequences, variety of locations, and alternative history setting, but criticize its primitive stealth system, excessive pathos, and some poorly executed cutscenes. The reviewer also shares their thoughts on the game's characters, including the protagonist and the main villain, and notes the game's ability to evoke emotions despite its flaws. Ultimately, they rate the game 7 out of 10 and recommend it to fans of low-grade action films.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The first Wolfenstein game was released in 1981.
2. The game Wolfenstein 3D was released in 1992 and is considered the father of modern shooters.
3. The main character of the Wolfenstein series is William Blaskowitz, an American spy of Polish blood.
4. Wolfenstein 2009 was an ordinary corridor shooter.
5. The game Wolfenstein takes place in an alternate history where the Third Reich won World War II.
6. The main villain of the game is General Skull, a fan of conducting terrible experiments on the human body.
7. The game features a resistance squad with interesting characters, including Max, who lost half of his head.
8. The game has a variety of locations, including a train, a pipe-rolling plant, and a concentration camp.
9. The game can be completed in around 10 hours.
10. The game features stealth mechanics, but they are considered primitive.
11. The game has a strong action element, but also has some humorous and satirical moments.
12. The game's lore can be found through small clippings from newspapers found throughout the game.
13. The game's storyline features unexpected plot twists and surprises.