Wolfenstein 3D is a landmark and important title in the first person shooter genre. As much as I love the series, the first game is hard to return to. For one the levels are too complicated and complex to be enjoyable. Since it was 1992 and the tech wasn't up to snuff, most levels were mazes and secrets hidden in walls. Since you have no auto map, you had to memorize the layouts. Which isn't fun. The game is also difficult since damage is done entirely by RNG. One shot from an enemy can take 10 health while another takes 30 or 40. It's very frustrating on higher levels. But it's still fun for the novelty and history of the genre. Also it's a nice easter egg in New Colossus. Overall it's a fine game, that hasn't aged well

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2024


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