Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus

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Some things never go out of style, and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus’ central premise – shoot loads of Nazis, preferably with the most outlandish gun you can loot – is as compelling in 2018 as it was back in 1992.

This time, of course, it’s backed up with blockbuster-level set-pieces, exemplary shooter mechanics, and a genuinely engaging story, with its alternate-history backdrop providing some chilling examples of the consequences of fascism.

It’s not all moralizing, of course: blasting giant Panzerhunds with a triple-barrel shotgun or pinging a grunt’s helmet off with a perfect sniper shot would be seriously satisfying even if they weren’t on the Reich side of history…but since they are, it’s all the sweeter.

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC

Pros:

Emotionally compelling
Better stealth
Great endgame content
Cons:

Weapons could be more creative
Animations and character models occasionally feel ropey
Tonally inconsistent at times