Wolfenstein 3D is a first-person shooter developed by id Software and published by Apogee Software in 1992. It is widely considered to be the grandfather of the modern first-person shooter genre, and is the first game to feature a 3D environment. The game is set in a Nazi-occupied castle, and the player must battle their way through the castle and its many levels, fighting Nazis and other enemies along the way. The game also features a variety of weapons, including a pistol, a machine gun, and a rocket launcher.
Gameplay: 9
Originality: 10
Reception at Release: 10
Graphics: 8
Sound: 8
Positives:
– Fast-paced and intense gameplay
– Innovative 3D environment
– Variety of weapons
– Challenging levels
Negatives:
– Limited enemy variety
– Repetitive level design
– Poor enemy AI
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Tags: Wolfenstein 3D, First-Person Shooter, id Software, Apogee Software, 1992
Categories: Retro Games, PC Games, DOS Games