Man what a fun ride. It’s easy to overlook when FPS games pull it off like this. It’s a great combination of intense, frenetic action and strong linear storytelling.

Let’s be clear. This is a game about a world where the nazis won and we’re part of what’s left fighting back. It’s an easy hook but it also embraces the absurdity of it all. It’s gruesome, it’s dark, it’s funny. It’s also amazingly poignant in places.

There’s a rather annoying joke at the start when you pick difficulty options, but that’s quickly forgotten as you get going. BJ is the perfect all American meat head, an absurd send up of masculinity whilst still being a lovable lead. The resistance hideout offers a nice break from the action, providing a sense of hope and camaraderie, even whilst it’s obvious level design tells you what’s inevitable.

The last few encounters become a little messy, but at that point you shouldn’t care. Just keep on blasting.