Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus is inherently the result of an experiment on the previous part of the game. This episode has finally gained its artistic value. It is a cross between Indiana Jones and the Elusive Avengers.
Overview
The new game will take place in the United States of America. In the story, this country is completely controlled by Germany. As you progress through Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus, it becomes clear that the new government has already managed to clean up the ranks of racially unclean citizens and suppress a more or less combat-ready population.
The entourage corresponds to the action, the locations of New York and New Orleans are a cross between ghettos and dilapidated landscapes from the world of Fallout. However, most of the game will take place on the so-called Nazi bases. They will need to carry out entire sabotage, look for the necessary information and slowly destroy harmful enemies.
The world of the game is very diverse: you can catch a German soldier chatting with representatives of the Ku Klux Klan or find a crowd of local residents who wave their hands at the Nazi military parade. In addition to all this, you can visit the radioactive zones, fly to Venus and participate in the casting for a role in one of the Nazi films.
As in the previous part, Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus pays great attention to the characters, their characters and the interaction of NPS with each other. It would seem a classic first-person shooter, but now it has become a full-fledged RPG. The game is replete with cut-prices, in which the main characters can exchange interesting thoughts, cry, perform various actions. As for the main character, Blaskowitz, he also often pronounces interesting monologues and phrases.
The new game also ascribes to Blaskowitz his fierce hatred of the Nazis. The level of violence Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus just rolls over. It doesn’t depend on how the game progresses, whether it is stealth mode or the “hit everyone in a row” style movement.
It’s unlikely that you can sit back in a secluded corner, since the game is literally populated by various opponents of very different levels of complexity and weapons. For successful passage you have to constantly move, shoot, make “breakthroughs” in the enemy camp, find armor and ammunition. Sometimes, in the heat of battle, battles become so heavy that it seems as if there is no way out.
Innovations
As in the previous part, Blaskowitz can shoot with two hands at the same time. But now he can do it using different types of weapons. For example, you can use a rifle in one hand and a shotgun in the other. It would seem that not the most successful combination of weapons, but it can be very effective against a horde of opponents.
Closer to the middle of the game, the main character can get a very interesting set of exoskeleton. With it, you can move among enemies and locations in three different ways. It will be possible to flash huge steel doors and demolish opponents. It will be possible to take off above rivals on special mechanical legs or to shrink to extremely small sizes, move through various crevices and manholes. Using the exoskeleton in the game Wolfenstein 2 New Colossus, you can get various items hidden in hard-to-reach locations.
The development of the main character is similar to pumping in most RPG games. That is, you can pump up your shooting skills, constantly shooting, or, for example, with a secret kill, you can strengthen the possession of weapons with a silencer. To improve each type of weapon separately, sets of improvements were introduced. You can install them at any time.
In general, the game did not become something new in this genre. It is just an improved version of the previous part of the series. Added new features, arms branches, leveling and improved visual range.
Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus and system requirements
Since the game is new, it uses the most advanced video technology. Unlike the console, the PC version has many different settings and settings. For a more or less comfortable launch, you will need an Intel Core i7 or AMD FX 8350 processor. A video card will need a class NVIDIA GTX 770 with four gigabytes of “RAM” on board. An equivalent AMD Radeon R9 290 is also suitable, also with four gigabytes of memory. RAM game will require about 8 GB. Launch is possible on versions of the operating system Windows 7, 8.1, and 10. Free space on the media should be present about 50 GB.
The system requirements recommended for Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus are more powerful and modern types of equipment. For example, it is recommended to use NVIDIA GTX 1060 6gb. Of AMD analogs, RX 470 is suitable. There will be twice as much RAM.
The Wolfenstein 2 version of The New Colossus (unlike the console options) will not limit the number of frame rates. A change in screen resolution will also be available. In addition, you can customize lighting, shadows, reflections, and more. Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus was developed in conjunction with AMD, so it was implemented support for the Vulcan API, which should positively affect the performance of the game.
A little walkthrough
Wolfenstein 2 New Colossus is a very unusual and interesting game, filled with various secrets and tricks. Therefore, it is worth paying a little attention and passing. Moreover, there are several options.
First choice
At the very beginning of the game Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus, the player will be asked to watch the video and remember the events of the previous part. Then you will need to make an important decision. It consists in choosing who will survive from the two characters: Wyatt or Fergus. If you leave the first one, you will be able to break into mechanical locks. If Fergus was left alive, then it would be possible to open electric locks. In addition, the choice of a surviving character can affect the passage as a whole, as the paths will be different.
Under siege
First you need to walk to the entrance and start a dialogue with a fighter. Having received a rifle, you must return to the corridor and destroy the first rivals. It is worth noting here that completing additional tasks, such as killing without aiming mode, to the head, etc., can bring additional points. Rolling over, you can see in the distance that two opponents were killed by some kind of magnetic field. Next, the device itself generating it will be detected. By destroying it, you can remove the action of the field. Next, there will be a small cut-scene, after which you can move on. Several traps will be presented here, activating which you can destroy opponents.
When reaching the platform, you need to go up and inspect the panel on the left. Here the first note of an Oscar soldier will be found. Then you need to go down the long pipe and get on the conveyor. Then the next one. After that, a Nazi will appear, who will turn off the conveyor, thereby complicating the task of the protagonist. After moving to another part of the corridor, the hero discovers a room with grenades and a note from commandant Fisher. Moving further along the conveyor, you need to kill enemies silently, or to do this without bothering with quiet actions. Moving and focusing on the marker, you can turn a little, getting into the ventilation hole, which will lead into the compartment with the diary of a rebel from Kreisau.
Flying fortress
After a long cut-scene, the hero will be released. You need to immediately pick up the nearest weapon and move on. Here you can immediately take two machines in hand.
The daughter of General Yangel will subsequently direct the hero to the control unit. In this location, it is better to demonstrate stealth killing skills, i.e. eliminate Nazi soldiers silently. On the bodies of the fallen officers, it will be possible to find codes from the Enigma encryption machine. After the release of the submarine, the hero can meet with an unusual soldier in a special armored suit. It is equipped with powerful laser weapons, the shots of which should be avoided. After defeating him, you can pick up his weapons.
Moving along the outer hull of the airship, you can slowly continue to destroy enemies in stealth mode, receiving codes for Enigma from them. Upon reaching the rescue capsule you must leave the current level.
Compartment F
After a short scene, it turns out that Bay F does exist. Also, the hero at the beginning of the game will be given a special weapon - dieselcraft. It is capable of firing special sticky shells, which can subsequently be detonated. With its correct application, passing the level is not difficult.
Manhattan
To get out into the street, you will need the previously mentioned diesel craft. You need to shoot at the flaps that will lead to the surface. On the street, the hero will periodically meet small groups of enemies, drones and grenade launchers. And then you will need to find the hatch that will lead to the subway. There, the hero will meet several dogs, which is not difficult to deal with. Then you need to activate the generator to start the train and get out of the subway.
Street
Once out, Blaskowitz will face several enemies that can be quickly dealt with. Several battle drones will hang in the air, which is very difficult to avoid meeting with, but still possible. The main task is to get to the elevator. In his mine you will need to get to the next level.
Penthouse
The main task of the hero in this location is to deal with a large number of enemies as quickly as possible. Since ammunition is scattered at a sufficient level, this should not cause any special problems. In addition, there is a large stock of interesting collectibles. Having got out of the penthouse for ventilation, you need to go upstairs. A small swim awaits here, you need to get to the console. He will turn off the screw and open the path in the tunnel. At the end of the level, you need to activate a warhead to complete the location.
Thus, moving quietly or shooting enemies left and right, the hero gets to the main antagonist of the game - Frau Engel. There are no difficulties in defeating her. The winning player will see the final scene.
Feedback and reviews
Many popular gaming publications and online resources have met the game pretty well. Reviews of Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus in most cases are positive. Resource Gambling notes that this game is an old-school shooter who is not ashamed to even call a genius. Passing it can meet only 2 pm, but the portal still recommends stretching the pleasure of the gameplay. Popular resource PlayGround also left a review of Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus. In it, they also mentioned that the new series is well complemented by the old. 3D news in its review of Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus notes that National Games, a development company, has long set the standard for such rail shooters.
Games.Mail.ru noticed that fans and fans were waiting for the continuation of the game, as the product is an excellent combination of the developments used in the previous part. But still, the new company and storyline bring their own special flavor. Resource Kanobu in his review of Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus expressed his admiration for active skirmishes and a departure from classic trends like lootboxes and multiplayer.
Pros and cons of players
Based on reviews of Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus from users, you can make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of the new game. Someone considered the game too predictable and monotonous. This is expressed in the fact that the previous part smoothly flows with its principles into a new one. Some also dislike the large amount of blood and violence. In the pros, they record a good plot, colorful characters, excellent graphics and gameplay.
In reviews (Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus, PS4), users express the hope that Bethesda will be able to continue this series of games in the future. According to many players, after passing only bright and deep impressions remain. In particular, I really like the plot, which is so unpredictable that at some moments it seems like Blaskowitz has come to an end, but in some way he always manages to get out of any mess.
As for the Steam platform, here and reviews and reviews about Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus in most cases turned out to be positive and interesting. One of the users after passing the game shared, for example, information that the game can be completed in just 10 hours. Players specify that if you set yourself the task of collecting all collectible items and bonuses, then the passage will be delayed.
In other reviews in Steam about Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus, users note that nothing of the kind has been released in recent years. Almost every review notes that the game remains the previous version of The New Order.
Finally
Almost half a year has passed since the release date of Wolfenstein 2 The New Colossus. During this time, the game has gained many fans and satisfied users. As noted earlier, it is a continuation of the previous part of the game, but new features were introduced into the game. This (plus a great storyline and gameplay) played into the hands of the creation of the development company.
In general, the entire series of the game, starting from the very first Castle Wolfenstein, from the time of the first Blood and Duke Nukem, and ending with the one described in the article, is an interesting general story of an alternative universe, in which there is also a war against Nazism. Almost every part of the universe has always been a delight among gamers of all ages. They diluted the world of computer games with their unprecedented cruelty and openness. But each new part was an improved version of the previous one. As you can see, the series still holds the brand.
Apparently, the topic with Blaskowitz is not yet closed, and, perhaps, in the near future, gamers around the world will be able to see the continuation of this exciting epic with the mass destruction of the Nazis. The game turned out to be worthwhile, the developers worked pretty well. However, the new part of the game can hardly be expected earlier than the end of 2018-beginning of 2019. There was no brilliant success that could hasten the developers, but the game still takes consistently high ratings.