Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the eleventh installment of the Wolfenstein series and a sequel to the 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order. The game follows the main protagonist, William Joseph "B.J." Blazkowicz, in his efforts to ignite a Second American Revolution. The game is played from a first-person perspective and most of its levels are navigated on foot. The story is arranged in chapters, which players complete in order to progress. A binary choice in the prologue alters the game's entire storyline; some characters and small plot points are replaced throughout the timelines. The game features a variety of weapons, most of which can be dual wielded. A cover system is also present.
What it feels like
The game treats its resistance narrative and themes of liberty and revolution with sincere emotional weight. The dark Nazi occupation setting and the unflinching violence create a harsh, serious atmosphere without hope of relief.
What it's about
The game is set in 1961 in an alternate history where Nazis maintain control of the world after failing to assassinate Deathshead. The world is under Nazi oppression and control, presenting a dark totalitarian society as the setting. B.J. is described as igniting a Second American Revolution against Nazi occupation, making uprising and resistance central.
How it plays
Gunplay with dual-wielded weapons and shooting mechanics is core to moment-to-moment combat and core interaction. Cover system is explicitly present and integral to combat encounters. Steam user tags mention stealth as an element, suggesting stealth approaches are available alongside gunplay.
How it looks and sounds
First-person perspective is the defining visual and interaction mode throughout the game, as stated explicitly in the description. The atmospheric, violent aesthetic emphasizes worn and brutal realism befitting a dystopian Nazi future.
How it's structured
Explicitly single-player focused experience with no multiplayer component. The story is arranged in chapters that players complete in order to progress toward a narrative conclusion. A binary choice in the prologue alters the game's entire storyline, replacing characters and plot points across different timelines.
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