Wolfenstein the new order ps4 review
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It would be fine if you were dealing with these enemies sporadically (as you do earlier in the game), but in the latter stages, these beasts are thrown at you with unnerving regularity and in large numbers to boot – it’s not fun. On hard, it only takes a handful of shots to send you to the morgue and by side stepping these hulking beasts, you often find yourself in the sights of grunts ready to mow you down. The non-recharging health in particular becomes a major issue. These armoured enemies can often be dealt with via a bit of sneaking, but as soon as you have to face them head on, the balance is shot.
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It’s around this point that the game starts to throw bullet sponges at you, and it’s here where the fun truly drains away. Chapter 12 for instance (or the one on the bloody bridge), is without question, one of the most horribly designed, hateful stages I have ever had the misfortune of playing. It’s still fun sneaking around and stabbing Nazis, but taking that option only makes the enforced moments of high action later in the game feel even more clunky.įor the longest time, I made my way through without any issues, but around chapter 10, things start to change and the game begins to fall apart. Initially, I was rather taken with the option to stealth my way through stages, but after a few levels, the sight of yet another enemy conveniently standing with his back to me started to stink of lazy game design. Playing the game on the hard difficulty setting, Wolfenstein veers wildly from surprisingly easy to stupidly, annoying, and more worryingly, unfairly hard. I appreciate that it’s supposed to be a throwback, but the balance required for it to be a success simply isn’t there, and of the ‘old school’ design choices, well, they’re ‘old school’ for a reason.
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The narrative and storytelling is strong but is in complete contrast to the mechanics while the gameplay, which is initially fun, is starting to grind thanks to collection of surprisingly forgettable weapons and a handful of very poor design choices. I’ve made it through 13 of the 18 chapters and honestly, I’ve had enough – I’m simply not enjoying it anymore.
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I have never been a huge Wolfenstein fan, but my love for MachineGames’ previous work on the brilliant, Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness assured that I was ready to give their latest release a fair crack of the whip.Īnd a fair crack is what I have given it. It has its moments and, in fairness, it’s certainly far from terrible, but despite noble intentions and a solid narrative, this latest take on the long standing, Wolfenstein franchise is never as good as many would have you believe.ĭespite little initial interest (I think that was the case for most gamers), I was won over by the array of glowing reviews and positive player feedback.
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It certainly improves, but the thing is, nobody bothered to tell me how bad it gets later on. I was informed that the first hour or so was a little dire (which it is), but was assured that it quickly gets better – which it does….well, kind of anyway. I’ve played Wolfenstein: The New Order, and my God, have I tried to love it.