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A very impressive sequel, that keeps the same intense guns-a-blazing action, and improves it to keep that same level of fun. Wolfenstein II's main campaign is very well written just like the first, although some incredibly silly and unrealistic parts in the story make the game feel less gritty and realistic as the first. Saying that, Wolfenstein II still delivers a fantastic story about the terrifying thought of the Nazi's winning WW2. This topic is again done very well, adding to the base game and enhancing the story to keep the fun alive.
For me, on a par with or even better than its predecessor. Yes, the story my be a bit too over-the-top at times, but hey, it's Wolfenstein :D I actually really liked the writing for the most part. It had a certain Tarantino vibe, which I found very fitting. Playing the game was just as fun as it was in The New Order. And again, and I can't stress this enough: Killing Nazis was, is and will always be extremely fun :D
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The story of this game left some to be desired. The first game had such an incredible story that set up the events of this game but ultimately overshadowed this narrative. The story is far from bad tho! I really enjoyed learning more about B.J.’s background and childhood. Each new character felt alive and the interactions between characters was just as good if not better than the first game. Gameplay was improved upon in almost every way. My favorite part of this game was the setting. Walking through the streets of American cities that I’ve really been too was surreal, and cool. My biggest complaint is the lack of a bossfight, the last fight felt like build up to a climactic final boss so the actual death of General Engel was somewhat underwhelming.
Playtime: 14:20 Hours
Longer, bigger, crazier, better? Not quite, but part two of Machine Games Wolfenstein reboot series is at least on the same level as the very good first part. It's hard to believe that the game was released in 2017 as pretty as the graphics are, especially the lighting effects and character models.
Apart from that, this second fight against the regime is filled with some really stupid but at the same time ingenious twists, really brute action interludes and a lot of black satirically charged humor. It all works much better than in the first game and the DLC.
Unfortunately, the gunplay is not as good and unique as in the predecessor. This one feels more like Call of Duty, has less impact and less of a trash factor. The level structure is also sometimes opaque and confusing and the AI is no longer as clever as it was in "The New Order". Nevertheless, the Hollywood-ready production and the crazy pace, as well as the action and humor, are really very successful. All in all, a very strong second part, but one that can't outdo the first.
Longer, bigger, crazier, better? Not quite, but part two of Machine Games Wolfenstein reboot series is at least on the same level as the very good first part. It's hard to believe that the game was released in 2017 as pretty as the graphics are, especially the lighting effects and character models.
Apart from that, this second fight against the regime is filled with some really stupid but at the same time ingenious twists, really brute action interludes and a lot of black satirically charged humor. It all works much better than in the first game and the DLC.
Unfortunately, the gunplay is not as good and unique as in the predecessor. This one feels more like Call of Duty, has less impact and less of a trash factor. The level structure is also sometimes opaque and confusing and the AI is no longer as clever as it was in "The New Order". Nevertheless, the Hollywood-ready production and the crazy pace, as well as the action and humor, are really very successful. All in all, a very strong second part, but one that can't outdo the first.
not a big fan of some differences from the games before, like weapon wheels for it takes too long to choose a weapon while in a gunfight. didn't like how it started with sluggish controls and bullet sponge enemies, felt like it was torture at the beginning. but damn... this game has some of the greatest cinematics i've seen, has such great storytelling, and such a personality.
Masterpiece except the writing can be painfully obvious or even just painful at times. I agree with every political point that's made here, and even then I can't bear it.
However. One of the DLC characters is voiced by Claudia Black. You can play that DLC and pretend that you're playing as Morrigan Dragon Age, but somebody had the bad idea of giving her a gun. Masterpiece.
However. One of the DLC characters is voiced by Claudia Black. You can play that DLC and pretend that you're playing as Morrigan Dragon Age, but somebody had the bad idea of giving her a gun. Masterpiece.
Wow this game sucks. I remember playing the original and its DLC in 2019 and having a pretty good time. The dialogue in the first hour of this game is some of the worst I've ever heard and the plot is actual nonsense. Characters are stiff and the game is constantly trying to force overly sentimental emotional moments that are awful.
This isn't even to mention the gameplay. Gunplay sucks and there's no weight to anything. You run like Sonic the Hedgehog but the game wants to make you stealth every encounter - with the stealth system itself being extremely basic. I don't remember the first one feeling this bad. At least I didn't pay for it.
This isn't even to mention the gameplay. Gunplay sucks and there's no weight to anything. You run like Sonic the Hedgehog but the game wants to make you stealth every encounter - with the stealth system itself being extremely basic. I don't remember the first one feeling this bad. At least I didn't pay for it.