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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: ACTIVISION
EAN: 0047875322356
Edition: Standard
ESRB Age Rating: Mature
Format: CD-ROM
Item Dimensions: 200
Label: Activision
Manufacturer: Activision
Model: 30006
MPN: 1-58416-294-5
Platform: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 98
Publisher: Activision
Release Date: November 26, 2001
Studio: Activision
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Editorial Review:
It's been nearly 10 years since Wolfenstein 3D forever popularized the first-person shooter, and at long last everyone's favorite Nazi killer, B.J. Blazkowicz, is back in Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Set during World War II, Return to Castle Wolfenstein finds the Nazis dabbling in the black arts in an effort to create an army of supersoldiers. Naturally, Blazkowicz is the only thing standing in the Nazis' way, so he's set behind enemy lines in an effort to end the madness.
On the surface, the single-player game seems like pure gold--after all, everyone loves killing Nazis. But the story jumps all over the place, the enemy AI is less than impressive, and most gamers will be able to finish the game in a mere 10 to 15 hours. The single-player game falls short of the standards set by titles such as Half-Life and No One Lives Forever.
In fact, the best thing about Return to Castle Wolfenstein is its team-based multiplayer mode. Each multiplayer adventure features Axis vs. Allies, and both sides offer four character classes: engineer (removes obstacles), medic (heals and revives teammates), lieutenant (calls in air strikes and replenishes ammo), and soldier (only class able to use sniper rifles, flamethrowers, and other unusual weapons). The game includes only eight multiplayer maps, but they are all perfectly designed, and in order to be successful teams have to work together. The result is a great gaming experience that fans of Counter-Strike or the Day of Defeat mode for Half-Life will really appreciate.
Graphically, Return to Castle Wolfenstein looks amazing. It uses the powerful Quake III engine to great effect, and the character models, explosions, and lighting effects are all perfectly done. Alas, pretty graphics and a great multiplayer game don't quite make up for an exceptionally average single-player experience. --William Harms
Pros: - Amazing graphics
- Great level design (including secret passages)
- Awesome multiplayer mode
Cons: - Lackluster AI
- Single-player game is very short
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Return to Castle Wolfenstein
I love this game. I have played all the Wolfenstein games and would still play the older ones if the computers supported them.
Rating: - Very Good
I really enjoyed this game!!With all the patches i got it up to the game of the year version.
Rating:  - pretty good
i got this game for mac it is exelent the graphics are great and the ai is good the only problem is that i can not get to multiplayer! i think this game is great anyway!
Rating:  - Guilt-free genocide
I suppose if there are two groups whom it's acceptable and almost encouraged to slaughter, it would be Nazis and zombies. It's the only time a defendant could be on the witness stand and confess to his own benefit "Your Honor, they were really asking for it." Which is what makes Return to Wolfenstein so much fun. It's a historically accurate gothic WWII supernatural FPS. One of those rare combinations you throw in a blender and it comes out all yummy.
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Rating: - Compatibility problems
I have this game, it used to play on my win 98 but since I upgraded to win xp it doesnt work anymore. Does anyone know why? How can I fix it? I doesnt help changing the compatibility settings.
Thanx a lot.
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