Wolfenstein is a supernatural/science fiction first-person
shooter, based on the video game series developed by Id Software that has been a
favorite of 2D and 3D gamers across multiple game iterations and platforms since
the early 1980s. In this new take, players battle the Nazi's dark obsession with
the occult through epic action and harrowing shooter combat. Filled with
ferocious enemies, movie-quality action scenes, unique gameplay environments, an
impressive array of weapons and compelling multiplayer gameplay options, it is
truly a fitting new chapter in the history of this classic gaming
franchise.
Story
The storyline of Wolfenstein picks up where
the events of Return to Castle Wolfenstein left off. You play B.J. Blazkowicz, a
highly decorated member of the Office of Secret Actions (OSA). You are sent on a
special mission into the heart of the Third Reich to investigate evidence of the
Nazi's possession of a new and mysterious power. But while behind enemy lines,
you discover they have done much more than develop a new weapon. The Nazis are
attempting to harness the supernatural power of an enormous energy source called
'Black Sun' which resides in a parallel dimension called 'The Veil.' Their goal
is to use what they find to create supernatural weapons and soldiers of
war-ending magnitude. Yours is to stop that from happening by any mean
necessary.
Gameplay
Even though the game obviously features loads of Nazi
enemies, Wolfenstein is not so much a World War II game, as a game centered
around "dark science" and "Supernatural Science fiction." In it players move
between the the parallel dimension of the Veil and that of our own as they
command an enormous arsenal of conventional weapons or unleash the Nazi's own
dark powers and perverted science against them with supernatural weapons and
Veil-enhanced firepower.
One of the major strengths of Wolfenstein is that it allows you to choose the
way you want to play. Although as in previous games in the series B.J. is a one
man wrecking crew, he also works with a local resistance group. This means that
players have the choice to follow the standard missions as they are revealed,
take on requests from the resistance to explore the gameplay area and
investigate the Nazi experiments, or to tackle the whole endeavor in multiplayer
mode.
Veil Power
A huge part of Wolfenstein's sci-fi identification comes
via gameplay that relies on the accumulation and use of a number of 'Veil
Powers'. These powers though supernatural in origin, are used in large part by
B.J. to magnify the effectiveness of his conventional weaponry and tactics. A
sampling of these powers include: 'Mire,' which allows you to slow down time
around B.J. so that he can take out enemies and obstructions such as machine gun
nests, without the risk of taking severe damage; 'Veil Sight,' a sort of
supernatural night vision that helps you see enemies in the dark; and 'Veil
Shield,' which absorbs bullet fire and can be used as a battering ram in some
circumstances. As with all the weapons in the game, all Veil Powers can be
upgraded and indeed must be in some cases to proceed through the game.
A notable caveat that comes along with the mastery of Veil Powers is that
they do not necessarily guarantee overall success. As the game proceeds, the
Nazis become aware of B.J. and his understanding and use of these powers and in
response distribute 'Veil Inhibitors,' devices that negate the use of these
Veil-powered abilities within range of them. This opens up a puzzle-solving
aspect within Wolfenstein that require players to explore the environments
around them to find the inhibitors and destroy them in order to proceed.
Key Features
- Amazing Enemies - You never know what ferocious enemies the Nazis will throw
at you next as they bring their dark fantasies to life.
- Epic Combat Moments - Experience movie-like epic action sequences as you
fight to prevent the Nazis from unleashing the power of the Black Sun, a
war-ending weapon of supernatural mass destruction.
- Unique Environments - Explore the mysteries of The Veil, a world between our
reality and the occult underworld that offers you combat advantages but also new
supernatural threats.
- Impressive Firepower - Go to battle with a diverse collection of Allied,
Axis and experimental Nazi weapons. Earn gold by working with the resistance
fighters, purchase upgrades in the black market, and customize your personal
arsenal.
- Classic Wolfenstein Multiplayer with an Occult Twist - Revisit the
heart-pounding and award winning class and objective based multiplayer of Return
to Castle Wolfenstein; now with occult-enhanced firepower.
Weapons
Wolfenstein features a wide array of Allied, Axis and
supernatural Nazi weapons. All of these can be upgraded using treasure in the
form of gold, military intelligence and mystical tomes found throughout the game
via the in-game black market. This escalation of firepower is important in order
to match the growing power of mini-bosses and bosses faced with each successive
game level.
Specifications:
- Format: PAL (region free, will work on NTSC and PAL systems)
- Players: 1 Player
- HDD: 675 MB Minimum
- Controller: Dualshock 3 Vibration Function
- Video: HD 720p
- Network Players: 2-12 players
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