Return to Castle Wolfenstein

The game is essentially a reboot of Wolfenstein 3D from the early 1990s, but offers a very modern take on the classic that still keeps up quite well with what more modern offerings have to provide.

In it, players assume the role of Blazkowicz who must escape from a Nazi stronghold and investigate the secret paranormal division that's around him. It is a linear FPS experience that doesn't deviate from what players might already know from the original video game.

The visuals received a complete overhaul to keep up with more modern times. When played at maximum settings, which isn't beyond the means of many computers used today, the levels become very vivid in their presentation. Although I was left with the impression that it wasn't very "prison-like". Instead, the levels seem rather medieval and take on a more literal meaning of "castle" in many respects. However, this does little to detract from the overall experience of the game and it keeps to its predecessor quite well.

Overall, it's hard to find fault with the game's single player mode, but the game truly shines on its multiplayer mode: experiences that were sorely missed in the early 1990s unless players had the technical knowledge to create IPX networks. Despite being over 10 years old, Return to Castle Wolfenstein still has a vibrant online community of dedicated players who are unlikely to disappear anytime soon!

IGN Score: 9.0
Personal Score: 7.0
Age Advisory: Mature (17+)