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first-person shooter
Wolfenstein 3D
By Raven Software, released 1 Jan 1992
- Linux
- PlayStation 3
- Microsoft Windows
- Pocket PC
- Acorn Archimedes
- NEC PC-9800 series
What it is
Wolfenstein 3D is a single-player first-person shooter set during World War II. You play William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, an Allied agent captured while trying to steal plans for a Nazi project involving a mutant army. After an opportunity to escape, you must navigate passages and fight soldiers, scientists, and mutants. The game includes six episodes and weapons such as knives, pistols, and machine guns. The included Spear of Destiny expansion follows Blazkowicz on a mission to recover a stolen relic from a guarded Nazi stronghold. Steam features include adjustable text size, color alternatives, a keyboard-only option, the ability to save at any time, stereo sound, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The game is listed for several platforms, including Linux, PlayStation 3, Windows, and AmigaOS; the Steam listing specifies Windows. Its Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Six episodes in the main game
- Spear of Destiny expansion included
- Save anytime
- Adjustable text size and color alternatives
- Steam listing specifies Windows only
- Single-player only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a solo, World War II-themed shooter with maze navigation and a direct combat focus. The included expansion adds a separate mission starring Blazkowicz.
Wolfenstein 3D pairs a World War II escape story with six episodes of shooter gameplay, and includes the Spear of Destiny expansion. Its listed Steam features include several accessibility and save options, but Steam lists Windows only.
