Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
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- June 29, 2018
- Machine Games
- Shooter
- Best Shooter (2017), Editors' Choice
Total Reviews: 124
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
- June 29, 2018
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Critic Reviews: 124
- Best Shooter (2017), Editors' Choice
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48% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
Dan Stapleton (IGN)
9.1/10
“Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is a fantastic single-player shooter, but what really got me invested was the brilliantly written characters and the performances of its cast. BJ and his crew are full of spirit and personality, and General Engel is as memorable a nemesis as you’re likely to find in games. Machine Games has once again turned the well-worn act of mowing down Nazis into something to get excited about.”
GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
9/10
“Some of the most fearless and idiosyncratic storytelling ever seen in a video game, married to one of the most viciously entertaining shooters of the generation.”
Samuel Roberts (PC Gamer)
81/100
“The New Colossus is a fun and frantic FPS, even if it doesn’t feel quite as fresh as The New Order did.”
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Александр Бабулин | 9 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Amazing continuation of the legendary series, to which it makes no sense to apply the standards of the old Wolfenstein. MachineGames set new standards for linear story-driven shooters. It is another matter who needs these standards today, what with all the sandbox-openworld-multiplayer-games-as-service thing going on. The success of The New Colossus will partly determine the fate of the genre. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 10-26-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| Areajugones | Víctor Rodríguez | 9 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | The New Colossus launches as one of the most polished and gratifying shooters of the decade. With a stunning gunplay and a very improved narrative aspect, MachineGames and bethesda have created a incredible experience that no one should miss. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 10-27-2017 | Fans of the predecessor should snap this up ASAP. More casual shooter fans should tread cautiously. | Read review |
| Atomix | Claudio Quiroz | 91 / 100 | 10-27-2017 | Even and without the absence of a multiplayer mode, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a great FPS that offers a fantastic, deep and really well told story. If you love the genre you should not miss it. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 4 / 5 stars | 10-26-2017 | We’ve already seen that Machine Games can craft a great playing shooter, but with Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus they’ve also got a more interesting and varied story to tell this time around. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Kosta Andreadis | 9 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | And necessary. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | احسان ناخدا | 8 / 10 | 11-16-2017 | Although there is not much improvements in the gameplay department, The New Colossus is still a solid, stunning shooter with breath-taking combats and never ending violence that will definitely satisfy every single shooter fan out there. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Mohammad Javad Farajollahi | 8.2 / 10 | 10-29-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus may not be able to become one of the best shooters due to its technical issues and game-play difficulties. Nevertheless, the game will surely attract the players by its engaging story and fabulous cinematics. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9.2 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is a solid sequel with small technical issues that not only builds on the great foundation that The New Order created but improves on it with an even better story and gameplay adjustments. Fans of Singleplayer-Shooters have to get this game. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Brendan Quinn | 8.5 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfestein 2: The New Colossus is a gorgeous, fluid shooter with an delightful story and characters filled with good ‘ol Nazi killing satisfaction. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Lucas White | 5 / 5 stars | 10-26-2017 | By the end of Wolfenstein II; The New Colossus, I felt overwhelmed. It was a lot to take in, so much so that 15 hours felt like so much less. It was like going to a rock concert, riding a roller coaster, and reading a thinkpiece condemning the alt-right all at once. When I jumped in, I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially with so much of the marketing playing up the comedic elements. What I got was more of what I liked in The New Order, but on a much larger scale, with ambitions that cared little for AAA conventions and comforts. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a project that wears its heart on its sleeve, and that sleeve is on a bright yellow motorcycle jacket with a red devil on the back that is being worn by a Texan Terminator who finds great joy in hacking away at Nazi soldiers with a hatchet. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Elliot Attard | Recommended | 11-04-2017 | Combining cathartic Nazi-slaying violence with genuine poignancy, beautiful writing and moments of great humour. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a game you should experience | Read review |
| COGconnected | Nicholas Plouffe | 85 / 100 | 10-30-2017 | Unless you’re a perfectionist who doesn’t mind constantly reloading, you’ll need to learn to thrive in the chaos. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 9 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a rock ‘n roll rebellion that manages to blend thrilling shoot ‘em up action with heavy subject matter and a narrative that begs players to rage against the machine with as many bullets as possible. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Wes Maulsby | 8 / 10 | 01-16-2019 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is an FPS that makes a ton of good to great decisions, but also a handful of poor ones. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Nicholas Monahan | 8 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | Despite some occasional issues with abrupt tonal shifts and some frustrating elements of combat and difficulty, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus continues New Order’s deft combination of smooth, exhilarating gunfights and a story and setting with surprising depth and character that effectively tackles some dark and heavy themes while ultimately remaining fun and hopeful. | Read review |
| DarkZero | Matt Stephens | 9 / 10 | 11-09-2017 | With the totally unthinkable scenes in the first 10 minutes of the game, to the insanity show by General Engel you really do get a feeling of just how atrocious a Nazi ruled world would be. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Moyse | 8 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | Part political commentary, part comic-book farce, completely bat insane, and as primal as an FPS title can be, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is certainly recommended. It has a great cast, stunning visuals, breathless combat, and unforgettable story moments. | Read review |
| Digiato | Shayan Ziaei | 91 / 100 | 11-06-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a complete package that with its epic narration, sensational soundtracks and action-packed gameplay keeps the gamer on the edge of the seat all the way through. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Digital Chumps | 9.2 / 10 | 04-02-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is exactly what I was expecting given what we saw in the previous Wolfenstein titles by Machine Games. It’s a AAA quality guns-blazing romp to be sure, but with a very quality story and characters that not only invites players to get invested, but gives them ample reason to. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Logan Moore | 9.5 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has become the new benchmark for single-player shooter campaigns. The sheer amount of freedom that players have to go along with the excellent gunplay make it one of the best shooters in years on those merits alone. Add in what is one the year’s most compelling, important narratives and you have a recipe for an instant classic on your hands. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus isn’t just 2017’s best shooter, it’s a game that will be looked back upon as one of the standout titles of this generation when it comes to an end. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-27-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| EGM | Michael Goroff | 8 / 10 | 10-27-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ story and imaginative level design carry the burden of its quality on their shoulders, but they’re backed up by solid shooter mechanics and really cool guns. While the experience as a whole might be inconsistent and sometimes frustrating, it’s an experience worth having. After all, you get to blow up a bunch of Nazis. Also, did we mention the guns were really cool? | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | Recommended | 10-27-2017 | Vicious, affecting, witty, spaced-out, crude, inventive, morbid and for the most part, a success. | Read review |
| Fextralife | Languard | 8.5 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | Is this an instant classic? No, I can’t go that far. There are issues with the story, with some of the level design, and with the balancing of some of the big fights. None of these are critical, game crippling issues, but they did detract from my enjoyment. However, overall I had a blast with this game. Now that I’ve finished the game, I plan on going through all of the Übercommander side missions, and definitely plan on coming back when the DLC content is released. It may not be classic, but it’s a darn fine game and a must-buy if you’re a fan of FPS games. Even if you’re not a fan, I’d still say pick this up (but play through on the lower difficulty settings) because there is a lot to enjoy here. Now if you’ll excuse me, I still need to introduce my rifles to some Nazis. | Read review |
| Forbes | Erik Kain | 8 / 10 | 11-04-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a great follow-up to The New Order, though it falls short in level design and stealth. It’s well worth your time and money if you love single-player games, but it wouldn’t kill you to wait for a sale. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Stuart Thomas | 8.5 / 10 | 11-18-2017 | This Wolfenstein has been broadly politicized and has been the no-doubt eager focus for political stunts and controversy. Which is odd, really, seeing as how at its heart it’s one of the most clear-cut examples of an FPS that we’ve seen in a while. No tricky resource management stuff, no new sub-systems to learn, just straightforward running and gunning, with a side-order of throat-slashing. And leg-removing. And eyeball-popping. And forehead-hatchet-burying. And exploding with diesel-filled grenades. And evaporating with laser guns. Typical, uncomplicated Wolfenstein stuff! | Read review |
| Game Informer | Javy Gwaltney | 9.8 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II brings the gruesome thrills and spins an unforgettable story filled with believable characters fighting for a better world | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 4 / 5 stars | 10-26-2017 | Other than a few technical issues, I have to say the game exceeded my expectations. Sure, the story can be a little all over the place, but that’s the cost of taking the franchise in a little more in-depth direction. The New Colossus firmly establishes the alternate universe that we were introduced to in The New Order and is an excellent foundation for future entries in the series. | Read review |
| Game Volt | Ahmed Hassan | 8 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | Our Biggest Criticize on Gameplay surrounds AI. Artificial intelligence in this game is very modest and at many times we can describe it as stupidity. But with all this, it is not annoying and will not feel any inconvenience caused by encountering or escaping it. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Jonathan Bushle | 7 / 10 | 10-27-2017 | Fans of the genre are warned, and can tick off this Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in their Christmas wishlist. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Nicholas Scibetta | 8.5 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a powerful game that tells a relevant story. It doesn’t innovate much in terms of gameplay, but everything else about the game is executed at an impressively high level. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Gary Sheppard | 9 / 10 | 11-20-2017 | TL:DR Version | Read review |
| GameMAG | xtr | 8 / 10 | 10-29-2017 | Despite a number of shortcomings, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus surprised us with interesting stylization of the story about alternative reality, brutal action, powerful weapons and beautiful graphics. A weak finale and the absence of memorable bosses can upset someone, but in the end The New Colossus is still one of the best shooters of 2017. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Ben Allan | 9 / 10 | 11-10-2017 | Wolfenstein II’s stealth, gunplay, sprawling levels, and different abilities offer plenty of scope for a variety of player approaches, while its excellent writing and voice acting serve a great story that successfully manages to blend an often serious tone with moments of levity and pulp. It’s an affecting yet cathartic title, and one of the very best games out this year. | Read review |
| GamePro | Kai Schmidt | 89 / 100 | 10-26-2017 | Wonderful Shooter, that stages a serious subject with a lot of humor. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 7 / 10 | 11-05-2017 | Wolfenstein Fans will enjoy Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, but it is hard to justify the $60 price point for what is in the package. If you aren’t a fan, wait for a price drop or give it the Redbox treatment. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Jeff Grubb | 90 / 100 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II shines whenever you can feel how resistant the people of the United States are to the idea of overthrowing their new emperor. That is effective both dramatically and as a commentary on our current politics. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Ty Arthur | 9 / 10 | 10-27-2017 | From gunplay to story, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus does a lot of things right. And it’s the perfect game at the perfect time. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 8 / 10 | 11-01-2017 | Bigger, bolder and somehow a hell of a lot more outlandish than The New Order, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus’ imperfections do little to hold the game back from being one of the most compelling single player games of the year. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Kallie Plagge | 8.8 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ story of resistance is made more powerful by giving you the tools in combat to overcome incredible odds. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Andy Hartup | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein 2 offers slick shooting, plenty of spectacle, and heaps of fun characters to interact with. The plot is far from perfect, and levels are a touch dull, but overall it’s a must-play. | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Chris Capel | 8 / 10 | 11-05-2017 | The best single-player FPS this year | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 9.5 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Despite some small issues that can be patched up pretty easily, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a breathtaking game that combines Oscar worthy storytelling with game of the year quality gameplay. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Nicholas Leon | 8.8 / 10 | 10-31-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus follows up on its predecessor with a bang. With a dynamic protagonist and amazing characters, this is an entry in the foundation of what modern shooters, if not narrative games in general, can be. The mechanics are as stellar as the guns are loud, and it’ll leave the player itching for more even when it’s over. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Will Borger | 9 / 10 | 10-29-2017 | Strong writing, excellent performances, good gameplay, and a surprising relevance to current events combine to make Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus an old school, Nazi-killin’ good time. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Travis Northup | 95 / 100 | 10-27-2017 | In 2014 MachineGames made a statement with Wolfenstein: The New Order. Now, with Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, they’ve written their manifesto. It’s easily one of the best games you’ll play all year. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Pranavsingh Dhunnoo | 8 / 10 | 11-29-2017 | Get ready to kick some Nazi ass in a high octane title starring a revamped Terror Billy, for the father of FPS games is back in action. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Humad Ali Shah | 9 / 10 | 10-31-2017 | Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is a brutal journey in an alternative history world. It is one of the finest shooter released this generation offering plenty of adrenaline fueled action. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Joe Morgan | 8.5 / 10 | 12-07-2017 | Wolfenstein’s follow up is a wild ride through alternate history with a healthy dose of gore and absurdity. It has some of the strongest character development and storytelling of any first person shooter in history and, though the gameplay can prove difficult, the feel of combat is fantastic. When you mix in a great soundtrack, top notch visual design, and excellent voice work, you’re in for a treat. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Pedro del Pozo | 9.1 / 10 | 11-01-2017 | Machine Games and Bethesda surprise us with the second title of Wolfenstein, which is so entertaining that we didn’t think it was so necessary. Thanks to the id Tech 6 engine and a development that catches the player, we are facing one of the best shooters of this generation. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Nicola Ardron | 9 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | By far the best first person shooter released this year. It is often brutal and totally unflinching in its depiction of the violence people do to each other, but it is also hilarious and moving and tells a very human story. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Krzysztof Mysiak | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2017 | MachineGames does it again | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Chris Shive | 4 / 5 stars | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus delivers an enjoyable action packed first person shooter experience. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Daniel Quesada | 88 / 100 | 10-26-2017 | One of the most charismatic shooters of 2017, attending to screenplay. Other features aren’t as surprising, but overall we have a remarkable action experience. | Read review |
| IBTimes UK | Ben Skipper | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-16-2017 | Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus’s story is a rich tapestry of violence, wild ideas and memorable characters, but when its excellent cutscenes end, its play struggles to reach the same heights. Mowing down Nazis is always a blast, but often those moments are undercut by the encumbrance of a counter-intuitive health system. New Colossus hosts some exceptional storytelling and unforgettable moments, but underneath all that is a shooter that never really excels. | Read review |
| IGN | Dan Stapleton | 9.1 / 10 | 10-28-2017 | Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is a fantastic single-player shooter, but what really got me invested was the brilliantly written characters and the performances of its cast. BJ and his crew are full of spirit and personality, and General Engel is as memorable a nemesis as you’re likely to find in games. Machine Games has once again turned the well-worn act of mowing down Nazis into something to get excited about. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Francesco Destri | 8.5 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a great first person shooter that mainly focuses on plot, characters and gunplay. It’s not perfect, but fans of the series will be pleased with what MachineGames has accomplished. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Moustafa Gad | 8.5 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | Wolfenstein II is a live proof of the continued success of single player games by providing an exciting story with unexpected events, well-designed characters, dramatic moments, flawless audio performance, a versatile play style that serves both intruders and direct fights, and evolving abilities over time make The player feels the personal strength of BJ and the importance of what he does in his desperate attempt to eliminate Nazism. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Gustavo Maeso | 9 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus repeats the formula of delirious shooter, excessive and entertaining, and able to put in trouble any player. But this time has a better story, deeper and loaded with critical, uncomfortable and even politically incorrect messages. Secondary missions and hundreds of collectibles bring many hours of game to their fans and the technical and artistic work is great. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Nathan Misa | 4 / 5 stars | 11-09-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a continuation of everything that made Wolfenstein: The New Order work. A very strong character-driven war story, creative alt-history sci-fi setting and ultra-violent, immensely satisfying first-person shooter gameplay. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Heather Alexandra | Recommended | 10-30-2017 | The New Colossus crafts a world that can deliver exciting action and human drama. The messy gunfights give way to something much larger. The New Colossus examines violence, resistance, and the necessity of revolution. It’s bloody and occasionally silly but never stupid or crass. | Read review |
| Leadergamer | Kaan Gezer | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a fun shooter game. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Luis Sánchez | 7.8 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | Despite having flaws in mission structure, the core experience of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is magnificent. For as long as you enjoy the ensemble cast of well written and believable characters in an unbelievable world and you don’t care that the game barely finishes, Wolfenstein II is a game worth the time with its combination of solid and engaging combat. | Read review |
| M3 | Carl Brännström | 7 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | Brutal, bloody and oneliner heavy: Nazi-killing machine BJ Blazkowicz is back in another action packed, yet oddly gripping adventure. It might not be as good as the previous game, but it sure is entertaining. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 9 / 10 | 10-27-2017 | Some of the most fearless and idiosyncratic storytelling ever seen in a video game, married to one of the most viciously entertaining shooters of the generation. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-03-2017 | Wolfenstein ll: The New Colossus is an absolutely buck wild ride of a game. | Read review |
| Nerd Much? | Jordan Harrington | 8 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | For any person that enjoys deep, detailed, and deranged solo gaming experiences you will find no better than The New Colossus. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Tim Reid | 80 / 100 | 10-31-2017 | Even though the most memorable moments in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus don’t involve much in the way of player input, it remains a satisfying story-driven shooter that that eschews major gameplay updates in favor of a greater focus on its bold storytelling and characters. | Read review |
| Nexus | Andrew Logue | 9 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | Overall, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a great sequel that once again demonstrates MachineGames’ mastery of combining fun, fast-played gunplay with a serious narrative and complex characters. Is it as good as The New Order? In terms of mechanics and visuals, even better. | Read review |
| Nintendo Times | Jay Kittelson | 9 / 10 | 07-09-2018 | With intense gameplay, insane difficulty choices, and a story where you love to hate the villain, you really can’t go wrong with Wolfenstein II. While clearly not recommended for all ages, the Switch affords you some privacy by playing in handheld mode so you can keep blasting away while your kids’ eyes are glued to the TV watching something a little more appropriate. | Read review |
| NZGamer | Bronwyn James | 9 / 10 | 11-09-2017 | A solid first person shooter, paired with a likeable cast, and slightly weird pacing. | Read review |
| OnlySP | Marley Hannan | 3 / 5 stars | 11-21-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a stand-out, weird shooter, even if the game never becomes innovative enough to be extraordinary. The title functions excellently as a sequel and will provide a good 13-hour experience, but remains conservative in its gameplay, if not its politics. However, as a stand-alone experience, Wolfenstein II is a thoroughly entertaining FPS. The shooting holds up, the upgrade system encourages different forms of play, and at no point does the game feel like a grind. Wolfenstein II is smart to continue using the stealth mechanic from its predecessor, even though the system is still too unforgiving in its design. The big hurdle for many will be the heightened, unrealistic quality of the characters and the world, but if players can handle the oddness, they will be rewarded with some touching human moments in an insane, backwards world. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Yasin İlgün | 9.5 / 10 | 11-01-2017 | Wolfenstein 2 was one of my least-anticipated games this year but it became my favorite after I’ve played it. Buy and play! | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Alireza Razmjoei | 9.5 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | there is no doubt that Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is one of the best FPS Games of this generation. with an amazing narative and fantastic characterization and also adding adventure elements to its already extraordinary gameplay formula, this game proves that it is more than just a shooter. if you are looking for a game that finally challenge your mind, feelings and skills, Wolfenstein is the best one in this genre and you shouldn’t miss it. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Holly Green | 9 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | Ultimately, while I hope that the writers at MachineGames continue to think about how the narrative of the series might be refined in the coming years, Wolfenstein II is a superb and impeccably designed shooter. I have my misgivings about some of the finer points of its message and how it is delivered, but nonetheless it’s a masterfully balanced blend of action, heart and campy extremes that make it one of the strongest virtual entertainment experiences of 2017. Wolfenstein II is a masterpiece. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Samuel Roberts | 81 / 100 | 10-26-2017 | The New Colossus is a fun and frantic FPS, even if it doesn’t feel quite as fresh as The New Order did. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Tim McDonald | 8 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | Not as fresh as its predecessor, but a really well-written single-player shooter with plenty of options and plenty to do. | Read review |
| PCWorld | Hayden Dingman | 5 / 5 stars | 10-27-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is one part timely social commentary, one part “Did you see Blazkowicz ride that robot-dog through the streets of New Orleans?” No other game could pull this off. | Read review |
| Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Max Parker | 9 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | There are plenty of first-person shooters out there, but there’s nothing else quite like “Wolfenstein 2.” This is a game that pushes what a narrative can be in video games. If you know someone who loves historical fiction, but isn’t really into games, sit them down and watch you play through the game on an easy difficulty. “Wolfenstein 2” deserves all of its praise, but none of it does it justice. This is a rare game has to be experienced first hand. | Read review |
| Player.One | Bob Fekete | 9 / 10 | 10-27-2017 | Wolfenstein 2 is an insane ride that starts strong and never lets go. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Matt Hewson | UnscoredFALSE | 11-05-2017 | With The New Colossus, Machine Games have proven themselves the Masters of storytelling FPS games. This is the new high water mark for every other game in the genre to aspire too. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Tyler Treese | 9.5 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | I had high expectations going into Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, but MachineGames managed to outdo them in every way imaginable. They’ve created one of the most ridiculous video games ever made, and one that is never afraid to be clear about its message of equality & justice. While it’s easy to focus on the over-the-top story beats and memorable scenes, The New Colossus is carried by an incredible amount of heart from start to finish. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Neil Bolt | 9 / 10 | 10-31-2017 | Whether it’s delivering chaos or absurdity, grim drama or theatrical villainy, Wolfenstein II handles it all superbly. | Read review |
| Polygon | Ben Kuchera | 9 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | And that’s the strength of this sequel. It balances a steady stream of suffering and hurt with exuberant humanity. It deals with our darkest impulses and our best, and plays them both up to a ridiculous degree. There’s nothing subtle about Wolfenstein 2, but it’s all affecting in a way that makes the game feel special and coherent. There are moments in the game that made my heart swell, while others were so grisly I had to look away. | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 8.5 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | MachineGames’ classic shooter sequel delivers on multiple levels, the most unexpected of which is its emotional depth | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Ryan Rivetz | 8 / 10 | 11-12-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a brave title that addresses some of the harshest realities of our time through the skewed lens of satire. It doesn’t take long, to realise that as far-fetched as The New Colossus seems, it might be just around the corner. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Mitchell | 9 / 10 | 10-29-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has a better idea of what it wants to be when compared to The New Order, and feels like a slightly better game because of it. The action is solid, the set pieces are memorable, and the visuals are a delight. And yet, the stand out here is the story and writing. The New Colossus humanises B.J. Blazkowicz and his comrades in a way I’d never expect and is easily a game worth playing because of it. An amazing, unique shooter that does its own thing without compromise. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Philipp Weinbrecht | Recommended | 11-20-2017 | We’re not gonna take it! Bigger, louder, weirder and more political: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus ups the ante compared to its predecessor and delivers an entertaining action-festival, combined with a thrilling story in a crazy “what if”-scenario. It fixes most of Wolfenstein’s problems and throws the player from one over-the-top moment into another, while at the same time making him think about real-life politics and actual problems in today’s crazy world | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Luis Guilherme Machado Camargo | 90 / 100 | 11-08-2017 | Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is an excellent follow-up to The New Order and it is also one of the best shooting games from this generation. The story, yet simple, is interesting and with a lot of unexpected moments. The most important, however, is the gameplay, which is fun and should satisfy any player looking for a good shooting game. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Jason Frye | 8.8 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the perfect sequel to The New Order. Everything has been improved from the enemies and weapons to the visuals and sound. The game has a great story too. If these are the last days of single player, we could not ask to go out with a better bang. | Read review |
| Push Square | Alex Stinton | 9 / 10 | 10-29-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a quintessential single player shooter, and contains one of the best campaigns in recent memory. Rammed full of memorable moments and brilliant characters, it takes you on a horrifying yet fascinating ride through a Nazi dominated world that – as a result of real world events – feels a touch less like fantasy this time around. While the story is undoubtedly the star of the show, the viscera drenched combat, satisfying weapons, and rewarding perk system more than hold up their side of the bargain. The single player game is dead, long live the single player game. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 9 / 10 | 10-31-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus serves up one of the best single-player shooting experiences for any console generation, thanks to an excellent mix of storytelling, gameplay and world design. The violence might be a bit too much for some and its take on difficult topics such as prejudice and racism might make some folks uncomfortable. At a time when loot boxes and microtransactions are increasingly intruding into the industry, however, The New Colossus proves that developers don’t have to sell their souls to create a compelling game. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Adam Smith | Recommended | 10-26-2017 | In a week that has seen speculation about the future of this type of big budget singleplayer game, for all its flaws, this is a reminder of how powerful and vital they can be. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | نواف النغموش | 9 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus manages to finely tune the old fast paced shooting feel while bringing up a sensitive subject matter in the story that almost every game avoids. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Scott Ellison II | 5 / 5 stars | 11-03-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has a campaign I highly implore people play. The pacing is all over the place, but its quick emotional shifts are to the game’s benefit – one moment has you seething with what you’ve just witnessed, and others have you laughing at the well-timed humor in contrast to a world so wrought with evil. Bethesda has resurrected the most iconic first-person shooter franchises, and MachineGames have elevated the genre with Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Bill Lavoy | 9 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | I loaded up Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus and expected to find something that was fun and outrageous with its violence. I got that, but I was shocked at just how much truth it had in it when dealing with good versus evil and hate versus love. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | David Rix | 9 / 10 | 11-05-2017 | Overall Wolfenstein II is the sequel that the series deserves and one that shows what Machine Games can really do. The game’s story breaks off its chains and goes balls to the wall, but knows how to stay in its lane. It humanizes both sides of the story, even for the Nazi characters. Not only is the story a thrilling ride, but so is its gameplay. Never has it felt so good to shoot a Nazi in the face and then slice of his buddy’s arm off with an axe. Do yourself a favor and shoot some god damn Nazis. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Matteo Bussani | 8 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a game that inherits many elements of the past, bringing to a future to discover. There are few problems, but the structure is very solid and perfect for the fps lovers. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Shane Wall | 8.5 / 10 | 10-26-2017 | Though its subject matter was heavy, I had an incredibly fun time playing Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. I can’t wait to see where the series goes from here. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Alex Santa Maria | 8 / 10 | 10-31-2017 | Wolfenstein II’s combat is as intense as ever, and MachineGames can craft FPS story beats like few others, but something just feels askew about this sequel. Like a follow-up to a Hollywood blockbuster, everything is a little looser and the game suffers for it. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Sam White | 5 / 5 stars | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein 2, a first person shooter in which you can dual-wield shotguns to slaughter hundreds of robotic fascists in a secret Nazi facility suspended above the surface of Venus, is the most skilfully written game in years. | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Rob Kershaw | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2017 | The new gold standard in single-player FPS campaigns. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Ben Runnings | 9 / 10 | 11-01-2017 | Also, you can hurl an axe across the map into an unsuspecting Nazi’s face, and that’s sure to brighten anyone’s day. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Claudio Todeschini | 9 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a bold, badass statement about the power of single player games: a great, dirty and excessive story, an unforgettable cast of characters, that puts the game up there with the likes of Grand Theft Auto and Tarantino. The gameplay offers great freedom for the player, whether he likes mayhem or a more stealthy approach, and it’s incredibly rewarding either way. A truly must-have for fans of clever, well-designed FPS action. | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | Recommended | 10-27-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Aran Suddi | 8 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a great follow up to The New Order, though it isn’t necessarily that much better. The gameplay presents a solid first person shooter while the narrative gives us a protagonist who bears scars of battle outside and in. There are some issues when it comes to how difficult the game can get at times, but fans of first person shooters and compact single player titles should definitely give Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus a shot. | Read review |
| TheXboxHub | Carlos Santuana | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-13-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is another example of how to do a FPS game right, and even though the single player format may not be as popular as it once was, Wolfenstein II delivers much of what many of us would love to see more of in the future. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Lexley Ford | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-07-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is an outstanding single-player shooter with a plot that is full of twists and turns and a cast of well written and believable characters, each with their own flaws and motivations. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | خالد العيسى | 8.5 / 10 | 10-29-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus isn’t too different from the last installment but it makes up for that by presenting excellent visual/audio design and strong encounter design. fps fans will be delighted. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Tom Hopkins | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a fluid, brutal, and challenging first-person shooter and one that is insane and over-the-top from start to finish, but it is the unique cast of characters and the story they’re a part of that shines. B. | Read review |
| USgamer | Caty McCarthy | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-26-2017 | Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus builds on the first game, making for another superb linear first-person shooter campaign. It’s an empowering journey that BJ goes on—rising from his near death experience from The New Order to be stronger than ever, befriending others who are just as tough and ready to take back what the Nazis stole from them: their country. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Evan Norris | Not Recommended | 11-27-2017 | Things improve sharply in the final few chapters, but it’s a case of too little, too late. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Colm Ahern | 9 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus jumps from breakneck bloodshed, to humour involving your endearing crew, with aplomb; a masterfully done sequel. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Christopher Byrd | Recommended | 12-07-2017 | ‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ delivers the year’s best first-person shooter, single-player campaign | Read review |
| Wccftech | Chris Wray | 8.5 / 10 | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein: The New Colossus subverts the old-school shooter tradition by featuring an incredible cast of characters with varied personalities in a world that makes you want to explore more and more of the society it features. The gameplay is very engaging, though can sometimes outstay its welcome at parts with a mixture of levels that range from the extremely interesting to dull and repetitive. Whatever its flaws, Wolfenstein is a great game that’s well worth playing and will keep you coming back for more as you purge the US of Nazis. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Edward Love | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-27-2017 | Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a bombastic, absurdly enjoyable action romp packing a story that’s part Ocean’s Eleven, part Inglorious Basterds. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Ash Wayling | 9 / 10 | 11-17-2017 | The New Colossus manages to weave its incredible scope together in brilliant new ways, offering a plethora of player choice between the gunplay, level design and narrative | Read review |
| Windows Central | Jez Corden | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-30-2017 | Wolfenstein II is a moving and evocative game that you won’t soon forget – a quintessential first-person shooter experience. | Read review |
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the eleventh installment of the Wolfenstein series and a sequel to the 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order. The game follows the main protagonist, William Joseph “B.J.” Blazkowicz, in his efforts to ignite a Second American Revolution. The game is played from a first-person perspective and most of its levels are navigated on foot. The story is arranged in chapters, which players complete in order to progress. A binary choice in the prologue alters the game’s entire storyline; some characters and small plot points are replaced throughout the timelines. The game features a variety of weapons, most of which can be dual wielded. A cover system is also present.
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