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xyzzysqrlI don't know how I feel about this game.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is an over-the-top first person shooter which allows your character to dual-wield shotguns, laser rifles, and other big thundering weapons as you blow Nazis to little chunks. Storm through levels and eat handfuls of dog food as you overcharge your health and become an unstoppable whirlwind of destruction on Earth and beyond...
No, wait. Rewrite.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is a thoughtful philosophical musing on the nature of war and humanity, featuring a main character with serious PTSD dealing with the ramifications of his choices and the deaths of those under his command, in a world where WW2 ended extremely poorly for the Allies. BJ's inner monologue is deep and reflective and reminds me of Max Payne...
No, wait. Try again.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is a relentless slog through horrors and depression, with a level taking place in a crematorium and ...
Okay, let's try this.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is an over-the-top slog through horrors and depression, featuring a main character with serious PTSD dual-wielding shotguns, laser rifles, and other big thundering weapons as he deals with the ramifications of his choices and eats handfuls of dog food...
*throw up hands*
I liked it. I'm not sorry I played it. But I have no goddamn idea what was up with the tone of this game.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is an over-the-top first person shooter which allows your character to dual-wield shotguns, laser rifles, and other big thundering weapons as you blow Nazis to little chunks. Storm through levels and eat handfuls of dog food as you overcharge your health and become an unstoppable whirlwind of destruction on Earth and beyond...
No, wait. Rewrite.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is a thoughtful philosophical musing on the nature of war and humanity, featuring a main character with serious PTSD dealing with the ramifications of his choices and the deaths of those under his command, in a world where WW2 ended extremely poorly for the Allies. BJ's inner monologue is deep and reflective and reminds me of Max Payne...
No, wait. Try again.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is a relentless slog through horrors and depression, with a level taking place in a crematorium and ...
Okay, let's try this.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is an over-the-top slog through horrors and depression, featuring a main character with serious PTSD dual-wielding shotguns, laser rifles, and other big thundering weapons as he deals with the ramifications of his choices and eats handfuls of dog food...
*throw up hands*
I liked it. I'm not sorry I played it. But I have no goddamn idea what was up with the tone of this game.
