Wolfenstein 3D

In today's video game culture, first-person shooters reign supreme, from the classic "Goldeneye" of Nintendo '64 fame to current titles such as Halo and the Call of Duty series. There was a time (early 1990s), however, when this was not the case, and it took one game to begin the revolution...Wolfenstein 3D.

Set in a prisoner-of-war camp in the heart of Nazi Germany, early 1990s gamers were introduced to the FPS genre in the form of one B.J. Blazkowicz and this single sentence: "You crouch over the guard's body, hoping that the others didn't hear his muffled scream...". From there, gamers were given almost total control of the character in order to complete each stage (primarily accomplished by finding the elevator door after taking out room after room of Nazi baddies).

In hindsight, the game had a few flaws, primarily being the maze-like environment that turns some levels into nothing more than prolonged searches for keys to enter the locked doors, as well as some levels that will test even the most patient of gamers with their enormity. But all told, it was nothing short of revolutionary in its treatment of the video game platform. It even "guessed right" in using a wartime scenario to detract from some criticism (the same reason why COD is so popular, yet other FPS's are so demonized).

Thus, this game (provided you have a computer old enough to run it, or know how to install DOSBox!) really can be enjoyed by two different types of gamers: 1. For nostalgic purposes; and 2. For those who currently enjoy the genre to see how it all began (and still play a heckuva game in the process!).

In my opinion, this was the first role playing game that deserved attention. I remember playing this at work, and boy, I remember how my boss nearly fired me! In Wolfenstein 3D you are BJ Blazkowicz, and in the most known episode, you have to escape Castle Wolfenstein after being taken P.O.W. For nostalgic players like me, this still has soft spot in my heart for when I first played it 11 years ago. I'm still more used to playing Doom (which I still do all the time), but Wolfenstein 3D was the game that triggered amazing feats like Doom. I remember being terrified by zombies in this game, but then I look at the year after (1993) and when I was scared out of my socks by man eating Demons in Doom.

Wonderful game, and it will get 10/10 from me.

Wolfenstein 3D is one of the most exciting first person shoot em up video games! The characters, monsters, and the action makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!

Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!

Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the PC and Super Nintendo. The backgrounds are really beautiful!

Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!

Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!

Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!

Overall: I have always loved Wolfenstein 3D! If you like excellent shoot em up games then I strongly recommend you play this game!

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You play as B.J. Blazkowicz, a US secret agent soldier tough guy who is sent to uncover Nazi secret and turn the tide of World War II. That means everything from breaking out of a Nazi dungeon to thwarting Hitler's war machine and even the Fuhrer himself.

This is quite possibly the most influential game of its time. That's because it literally inspired obsession. Many games existed at the time and even more do today, but every so often you get a real grabber. This is one of them. Just like Tetris before it and more recently GTA III in 2002. Yes, Doom is better in almost every respect, but the shots heard around the world which led to one of gaming's biggest tidal waves were fired by B.J. Blazkowicz. The Space Marine, Duke Nukem, Max Payne, Serious Sam, John Mullins, JC Denton, Agent 47, Gordon Freeman and legions of others owe their existence to the guys at ID. Whether directly or, in most cases, indirectly, but they still do.

Even with its old look, very aged graphics, super simple gameplay (this is really a game, games now border on the "experience level") and highly rectangular levels, the scope of all six episodes provides lots of fun. Especially discovering those secrets with treasure and a chaingun in them.

Also: "Halt!" *bang! bang! bang!* "AARRRGH!!!" never grows old. --- 8/10

Voluntarily rated PC-13 for "profound carnage." However, it's exceptionally tame when compared to what games have today.

Wolfenstein 3D is one of the best and one of the most enduring games ever. the graphics are good(for that time) and the tension and excitement is perfect. Of course the idea behind it is very effective,killing of Nazi's in all their forms even the evil AH himself.

I've played this game millions of times but it still doesn't get boring or easy because of the difficulty levels. This game was the starting point of 1st person shooters and made other classics like Doom and Unreal(my personal favorite!) possible.

TRIBUTE!! 10/10