A number of international publications have been lucky enough to test out MachineGames’ alternate-history take on the Wolfenstein franchise with The New Order; but are things looking promising for the granddaddy of first-person shooters?
This time around, the game sees a different reality where the Nazis managed to win World War II, and of course its up to series hero BJ Blazkowicz to save the day from the maniacal Nazi powers.
The New Order will still remain true to the franchise’s formula – shooting Nazis in the face, using super weapons, and delving into the supernatural and paranormal.
MachineGames, a subsidiary of Bethesda parent company Zenimax, is behind the development this time. MachineGames was founded by the team behind Starbreeze Studios, who created Chronicles of Riddick.
The game is set to release on PC, Xbox 360, Playstation and next-gen consoles in Q4 2013.
Check out the impressions below:
IGN
IGN managed to get some further insight and a hands-on preview of the new Wolfenstein instalment. Check out the preview, featuring plenty gameplay footage, below:
Gamespot
Chris Watters fights hulking robots, stares down sinister Nazis, and interviews the developers of the new Wolfenstein game.
CVG
CVG’s Andy Kelly’s also recently got the opportunity to go hands-on with the Reich-toppling reboot.
VG247
VG247 also got a closer look at The New Order, back-dropped with some detailing interviews with the team at MachineGames.
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