Wolfenstein, the classic 1992 game series, is once again on the minds of fans around the world after returning with 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order. Fortunately, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus brings everything good back from its predecessor. And it adds new and exciting ideas to keep things fresh.
Of course, that in no way means that Wolfenstein II is perfect. Nor is it something that every player must play at least once in their life. Not a bad thing, though. In fact, it essentially works in favor of the game. Wolfenstein II is very aware of what it is and what kind of player it is intended for. This allows him to indulge in a few factors that set him apart from the average shooter, particularly in the story department.
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The New Order greeted fans of BJ Blazkowicz’s war on Nazism with a nice story. It featured over-the-top action, touching moments, and finely crafted characters you might really care about. Fortunately, these qualities carry over quite well to Wolfenstein II.
This time around, however, Blazkowicz is a little more fragile in some respects. He has lost a lot and risks losing a lot more. He has to be the best soldier he can be, but it’s not exactly easy. The protagonist is a broken man, mentally, emotionally and physically.
The story breaks down the character piece by piece, showing the immense stress Blazkowicz is subjected to. The game traces him back to his childhood for some shocking revelations about how he became the man he is today. None of this is cute or hopeful. But he paints this classic character in a light that would have seemed ridiculous years ago.
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