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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – First Person Shooter by Bethesda

Wolfenstein 2 was released in 2017, in the cult Wolfenstein series of video games. Mixing up Second World War history with dystopian science fiction, the series has a special place in gaming history, and this title developed by Bethesda has extended it in style.

Read on to find out more about the gameplay and reviews and how to find Wolfenstein 2 at the lowest possible price.

Adventure Game Series Set in a World War Environment

Wolfenstein has a history that stretches back almost 40 years, and it's come a long way in that time. The first two titles, “Castle Wolfenstein” and “Beyond Castle Wolfenstein” were primitive adventure games set in Nazi fortresses, establishing a game theme that even the most recent title still maintains. But if you played them now, you wouldn't see many other resemblances.

However, that all changes when we get to Wolfenstein 3D. A ground-breaking game developed by iD software and released in 1992, Wolfenstein 3D was one of the earliest “first person shooters”, setting the template for games like Doom or Duke Nukem 3D, and it was followed by an equally exciting sequel, “Spear of Destiny” a year or two later.

These games introduced millions of gamers to the dashing American agent William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, as he battled his way through Nazi prisons, camps and labs, trying to foil their plans to conquer the world.

After that, the series disappeared for a while, but was spectacularly rebooted by Activision in 2001, when “Return to Castle Wolfenstein” appeared for PCs, Macs, Playstations and Xbox consoles.

”Wolfenstein” came out in 2009, this time developed by Raven Software for Bethesda, followed by “Wolfenstein: the New Order” in 2014 and “Wolfenstein: the Old Blood” in 2015. When “The New Colossus” appeared in 2017, it marked a completion of a trilogy, with the action taking place well after the end of World War Two in a universe where the Nazis won, and desperate agents like Blazkowicz have to destroy their empire from within.

By now, Wolfenstein has been graphically updated and optimised for today's most advanced gaming PCs, the PS4 and Xbox One consoles, and there's even a Nintendo Switch version. So almost every gaming fan can get a slice of the action.

How Does the Gameplay Work in Wolfenstein 2?

As with all of the modern Wolfenstein games, “the New Colossus” sees gamers take on the role of B.J. Blazkowicz in a 3D world with a Nazi-hunting theme. The storyline is pretty complex, but put simply, you'll be blasting away Nazis in a German-occupied version of the United States, around fifteen years after the real-life end of the Second World War. With the Nazis having taken over the free world, Blazkowicz (and your fighting skills) stands between humanity and eternal tyranny, at least until the next Wolfenstein game.

Anyone who has played the previous Wolfenstein titles (stretching all the way back to Wolfenstein 3D) will be familiar with the core gameplay. You need to navigate a range of environments, from the Empire State Building to U-boats and New Orleans. Along the way, you'll have to replenish your health, just as in the original game, and you'll be able to collect a vast array of firepower, with the option of using dual weapons if you need extra ammunition.

Much of the game is based around fighting, and there are a number of battle modes in the game. Firearm attacks are the most common, and involves standard weapon selection and aiming, with responsive controls to avoid enemy attacks. But you can also employ melee tactics to take down enemies stealthily, and the way you control B.J. gives you a lot of freedom to escape attention and surprise your opponents.

Aside from that, there are plenty of other elements in the game's mechanics:

• Missions – As with most action games, “the New Colossus” relies on missions to propel its narrative, with 11 missions in total, which can be divided into plenty of simpler sub-missions,

• Perks – As you kill Nazis and complete missions, you'll level up in traditional style, obtaining “perks” which can give you more speed and agility, along with plenty of other extended abilities.

• Gold – Collectible items are strewn all over the Wolfenstein world, including “art” items and “gold” statues which function like trophies in many other games. You won't get any extra points or multiplayer credits for finding them, but they are usually positioned in tough-to-find locations, so it's fun to seek them out.

• Starcards – The map also includes 75 “star cards” around the game world. Again, they aren't really that useful, but do count towards a “Meet the Cast” trophy ,0which unlocks extra content when you finish the game.

• Achievements – Another challenge for gamers to tackle is racking up all of Wolfenstein 2's “achievements” to maximise your score. The standard missions include 50 achievements, while 20 more can be unlocked via DLC.

• Enigma Codes – As you progress deep into Wolfenstein 2, you'll eventually unlock something called the “War Map”, which leads to most of Wolfenstein 2's post-game and DLC-related side missions. But to unlock many of these, including assassination missions, you'll need to accumulate Enigma Codes, which can be obtained by killing important opponents. However, you can “farm” these codes really easily by repeating the “Manhattan, Penthouse District” mission again and again.

Wolfenstein 2: the Critical Reception

Almost all of the previous Wolfenstein games have obtained classic status, but how did “the New Colossus” fare when it was unleashed in 2017?

For IGN, Wolfenstein 2 is a major improvement on “the New Order”, which they alreadyrated highly. Strong characters and an imaginative storyline, the satisfaction of blowing away wave after wave of Nazis and the fun of stealth-based missions made it a must-have title for Xbox, PS4 and PC.

Gamespot were just as complimentary, citing the game's variety of enemies and missions and the smoothness with which “perks” boost your speed and abilities. They also praised the realistic dystopian environment, although a few overly-patriotic cut scenes made them a little bit queasy.

You can get a feel for the way the title was received by checking out its Metacritic pages, where the PS4 scores 87, the PC scores 86 and the Xbox version achieves a rating of 88.

Even newspapers joined the praise, with the UK's Independent awarding it 5 stars out of 5 and highlighting its back to basics “old school” gameplay along with the “campy” and entertaining storyline.

So, basically, Wolfenstein 2 was one of the finest games of 2017, and almost everyone in the gaming press agreed.

Different Ways to Purchase Wolfenstein 2

Wolfenstein 2: the New Colossus has been released for Windows PC, PS4, the Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch, and comes in a range of different versions.

• Standard Edition – Simply includes the game disc for Xbox, PS4 and PC, with no DLC and no extra collectibles.

• Digital Deluxe Edition – Available for Xbox , PS4 and PC, this edition includes the disc itself as well as a season pass to unlock all of the current DLC.

• Collectors Edition – A must-have for long-term fans of the Wolfenstein series, the Collectors Edition includes the disc along with a dynamic 12-inch action figurine of B.J. Blazkowicz in a beautifully designed 1960s-style toy box. It also features a few additional weapons for B.J. To wield and a leather jacket, as well as a metal box for the whole package and a 9" x 14" Blitzmensch poster.

• Separate season passes – As with many games, Wolfenstein 2 has season passes to allow owners of the Standard Edition to access extra features, including DLC like the Freedom Chronicles. If you're buying the game for the first time, always be sure to balance the cost of the Deluxe Edition (which includes the season pass) against the Standard Edition and a separate pass, as sometimes big savings can be had.

The Nintendo Switch version has taken a while to appear due to the need to convert it to the Switch's hardware. However, Nintendo have scheduled a 2018 release date and all of the in-game content should be present.

Wolfenstein II: Trailer for the Nintendo Switch Version

Will Wolfenstein 2 Work On My PC?

Nobody wants to order a copy of “The New Colossus” only to find that their computer struggles to run it, so here are the publisher's minimum and recommended specifications:

• Operating system: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit OS required)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400/AMD FX-8350 or an Intel Core i5-3570/Intel Core i7-3770 or above

• Graphics card: MD Radeon R9 290 4GB or an NVIDIA GTX 770 4GB or above

• RAM: 8GB

• Disk space: 55GB

And the recommended specs:

• Operating system: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit OS required)

• CPU: AMD FX-9370 or Intel Core i7-4770 or above

• Graphics card: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB or better

• RAM: 16GB

• Disk space: 55GB

Some Wolfenstein Merchandise Ideas for Fans to Explore

By now, Wolfenstein has acquired a massive following, so it's no surprise to find that Bethesda/Activision are cashing in with some snappy merchandise for fans to enjoy. Here are some suggestions for hardcore Nazi hunters:

• Faux leather jackets – No garment symbolises B.J.'s character more than his black and yellow leather jacket, and you can get one for yourself to wear as you take aim at Nazi commanders.

• T-shirts – Bethesda have come up with a variety of T-shirt designs, both from the allied side of the battle and the Nazi side, as well as some stylish Wolfenstein 2 branded designs that general fans will adore.

• Guide books – The developers have also written a handy guide book to the storyline and missions involved in the original title, so if you're struggling to get to grips with the gameplay, that could be a great place to start.

Finding Help If You're Struggling to Beat Wolfenstein 2

Wolfenstein 2 is hard. Nobody said defeating Nazi tyranny would be simple. But you can make things easier by using cheat codes and walkthrough guides from expert players. We mentioned an easy way to collect Enigma Codes above, and some more suggestions are collected on CheatCC. Meanwhile, IGN have an easy to follow walkthrough for people who really, really need help finding their way through the missions.

Is There a Multiplayer Mode on Wolfenstein 2?

Unfortunately not. The developers decided that Wolfenstein should focus on creating an immersive storyline and in-game world, instead of an environment for human players to strut their stuff and compete. So they focused on adding collectibles and perfecting their narrative and didn't worry too much about co-op play and death matches.

Is There Any DLC For Wolfenstein 2?

Yes, DLC is one of the key elements to getting the most out of “the New Colossus” and all fans will want to get their hands on the DLC that has been released until now.

The first DLC pack to be released was entitled “Episode Zero” and was bundled in with the original season pass, so most players will have come into contact with it. Episode Zero introduced a trio of additional player characters: Jessica Valliant, Gerald Wilkins and Joseph Stallion and followed on from the storyline of the New Colossus. In Episode Zero, players seek to spark a people's revolution against Nazism. There are three stories, one for each character, and they tend to have a much lighter, more cartoonish feel than the sometimes quite dark main storyline.

However, Episode Zero wasn't intended to be the final word in the Wolfenstein 2 saga. Instead, it was actually a prologue to a larger set of DLC missions called “the Freedom Chronicles.” Announced in July 2017, the Freedom Chronicles expanded the stories of Valliant, Stallion and Wilkins, and comprises three separate DLC packs for gamers to enjoy.

The first pack, “the Adventures of Gunslinger Joe” was released on December 14 2017, while the second, “the Diaries of Agent Silent Death”, followed on January 30 2018, and the final instalment, “the Amazing Deeds of Captain Wilkins” is slated for a spring 2018 release. All-in-all the packs should add 9 hours of in-game action, virtually a whole new Wolfenstein title.

Should I Buy Wolfenstein 2 For My Children?

Not really. Wolfenstein 2: the New Colossus is a bloody, violent title with plenty of gory action and adult language. The ESRB rates the game as Mature and suitable for those aged 17 and over, so it's not something kids should be playing.

A Few Tips on Buying Wolfenstein 2

Getting hold of a copy of Wolfenstein 2 along with all of its DLC packs doesn't have to cost the earth. In fact, because the title itself has been out for over a year, there are some great deals around – even for the Collector's Edition.

The place to start looking is the HotUKDeals Wolfenstein 2 listings, which include the latest discounts from UK merchants like GAME, CeX, Amazon, Steam, the PlayStation Network, Tesco and ao.com.

You can also get discounted deals for earlier Wolfenstein titles like the New Order and Old Blood via download platforms like Steam, allowing players to get a feel for the storyline and extend their game playing fun.

Expect to find plenty of season pass and DLC bundles as well, but don't be too hasty when making a purchase as prices can vary. Waiting for all three Freedom Chronicles instalments to become available might lead to savings as retailers bundle them all together.

And it might also make sense to wait until retail events like Black Friday or Cyber Monday, when games like Wolfenstein 2 are routinely reduced. So don't rush into a purchase. Use HotUKDeals to research all of the options – then get to work saving the world from the Nazi hordes.

Wolfenstein 2 Offers at HotUKDeals

Wolfenstein is a legendary gaming franchise and “the New Colossus” is a worth addition to the Nazi-hunting saga. Available for Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PCs, it's a blast from start to finish, and plenty of extra DLC is on the way. So dive in and save the world from fascism by securing the best possible Wolfenstein 2 discounts at HotUKDeals.