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Quick Summary
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the newest entry in the long-running first-person shooter franchise. In this direct follow-up to Bethesda’s 2014 relaunch, the protagonist William J. “B.J.” Blazkowicz takes on a resurgent Nazi regime across a reimagined United States.
Story and Setting
After his previous confrontation with invading forces, B.J. awakens gravely wounded in a hospital. The action resumes in 1961, and the game opens a fresh narrative set in recognizably American locations twisted by occupation. Small resistance cells have formed nationwide, providing the fractured hero with allies and new objectives as he works to ignite a larger uprising.
Combat, Tone, and Armory
The title keeps the series’ darker sensibilities and demanding combat feel established by the relaunch, while retaining a streak of ludicrous humor in its weaponry. Familiar tongue-in-cheek arms return alongside inventive new tools — for example, the outrageous LaserKraftWerk — that let players approach fights in multiple ways, from stealth to full-on aggression.
Key elements:
- Bold visual design and memorable locales that reframe iconic landmarks under occupation
- A mix of brutal firefights and stealth options that reward varied playstyles
- An eccentric, over-the-top arsenal that balances levity with lethality
Visuals and Level Design
One of the game’s most striking qualities is its art direction. Levels reimagine early-1960s America after a devastating conquest, placing encounters in some of the world’s best-known sites and using those settings to reinforce the narrative’s emotional weight and scale.
Verdict
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus builds well on Bethesda’s revival of the series. It blends a grimmer narrative and challenging gameplay with the series’ trademark absurdist touches, set against larger, more cinematic environments — a solid offering for fans of intense, story-driven shooters.
Technical
- Windows
- Full
