I've played through this game so many times, I know where every enemy is off by heart and how to go into every area to match their reaction to the player. And by the way, your supposed to fire the flame thrower in bursts.
Quite simply AWESOME one of the best games ive ever played singleplayer has soooo much to offer combat is first class I spent a couple of years playing real people online but often returned to the single player just for fun HUGE game and genuine moments of terror and scariness if you want a rewarding and ultimately satisfying experience then go get this I promise you wont be sorry best levels are the supernatural ones but just mowing down Nazis just doesn't get boring everything this review says is totally spot on !!!!!!
absolutely true, I have under my TV a PS3, GameCube, Wii, dreamcast, genesis, and an Xbox 360 and they all look comfortable together, so why can't people?
I have quite Literally just jumped back into this on Xbox, after about 8 years. Played through wolfenstein 3D, bagged myself the achievements. So now, onto return. So far, loving it!
Thanks too for not ranting back at me unlike some others. It's true the PS2 can do more polygons and has a much higher fill rate, but it does do all that at a lower resolution than the Dreamcast (and Xbox and Gamecube). Agree with you on the Dreamcast being special, for me it was the last of the 'arcade fun' consoles before games got all serious and drawn out.
Operation Resurrection also has a kind of leveling up system where finding secrets in a level earn you points that can be used to unlock upgrades like more health or ammo. Both ToW and OpRe have an exclusive set of levels not found in the PC version, and they both have Wolfenstein 3D as a bonus for beating the main campaign.
I feel like a lot of PC gamers are like: "I am a PC gamer" *puts on Hipster glasses* "Gotta' problem with that?" I prefer PC over console, but let people do what they want. Someone prefers console over PC? That's great, just don't argue with them. There are more important factors to life.
Compatibility mode only goes so far, of course. There are lots of older games where you'll have to fiddle with figuring out dosbox or something else to get a game running. And then there's the old games that ran at a speed proportional to how powerful your CPU was. But yeah there are tools available. I do kind of miss having a couple junkboxes built specifically to play old D&D RPGs or what not, though. Also great review, I loved the RtCW games!
I had to preorder Wolfenstein The New Order after the latest previews, but I had never played any of the older games. So after watching this review I ordered Return To Castle Wolfenstein off amazon. Thank you intergalactic space arcade!
Wolfenstein is all about realism ? Haha, undead, cyborgs, futuristic weapons, sounds realistic enough ? I love this game, both on PC ( multiplayer ) and Xbox. I played lots of split-screen on the xbox version, so much fun.
Cgr is the best videogame channel for one reason. Mark is not a troll, neither their suscribers. It is all fun and games. That is the way it should be.
So pleased you enjoyed the game Mark, it was my original PS2 copy I bought new! Best enjoyed with a California Lagunitas IPA bud, loved your review my good friend!
Bought this game back then for the pc along with MOH allied assault. But it was only "Return to Castle Wolfenstein". Didn't have the "Operation Resurrection"on the Box. Love those games to this day.
Easily the best Wolfenstein game! This game kicked my fucking ass over and over but I still love it, I have never beaten it but from what I heard, it's pretty damn long (About 10-14 hours or something like that, quite long for an FPS). I loved pretty much every single Wolf game, but I don't think they'll ever be as good as Return to Castle and 3D.
The catacombs part delayed my playthrough like 2 years cause it was so scary. Ze germans speak so funny in RTCW and the atmosphere is still the best ever in fps genre:)
thanks for the info, I have tides of war, and was initially curious why the review footage looked so drastically different Ill prob pick up OR eventually just becuase I like the game, and enjoy seeing how different certain versions are
I remember the first catacombs level in this game used to scare the shit out of me. I played the first three levels or so over and over just so I didn't have to fight the zombies. :D
I used to play this a lot back in the day, but it was the XBOX version which had a different name (I believe it was called Tides of War. I remember the level where you were on a cable car which is shown in the video but I'm not sure if Tides of War had any changes).
I remember it had the same artwork, am not sure if this one is only for consoles but it looks the same , same monsters, the civilian at 4:15 , the drunk guy singing in the basement, etc..
I remember a pirated copy or twenty of this game floating about our dorm at uni. It was interesting for the time. I wish I had money to buy a PS2 at that time though.
First person ADVENTURE. Ah, the genre I love. Half-life, 007 Nightfire, Goldeneye Reloaded, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. Don't get me wrong, I've cut my teeth the Battlefield, I have followed the Call of Duty, but at the end of the day, I want games to TAKE me somewhere. Context, situations, MORE THAN 5 HOURS LONG!
True, but i am not talking about classic games i am talking about current gen. back then virtually all games were exclusive to console and you could not get them on pc so they were worth buying imo.
my first M rated game i got and my dad bought 2 copies one for me and one for my bro. I still havent beaten it but one of these days I will this was about 10 years ago. Best game i played on the ps2 and still hae it.
So, in other words, this FPS sounds right up my alley. I prefer slow pick up and more adventure elements, mainly because I suck at FPS in general, but enjoy the genre nonetheless.
Both the Xbox and PS2 version of this game are different in terms of having a prequel level (Cursed Sands) whereas in the regular game, it starts you off in Castle Wolfenstein. The console ports also have new enemies like the X-Shepherd (XBox only) Occult Priest, and the Egyptian Mercenaries. Where once again, the original game does not. Lastly, the console ports also contain new items. A shotgun, holy cross, EMP device, and the X-Shield. Basically, the console ports just have additional features to add to the gameplay experience.
Ps2 version looks and plays awful as opposed to on PC with maxed graphics and mouse control. It's too bad cuz I got it for ps2 to bring a little nostalgia without having to boot up PC (and I sold off PC game many moons ago
I, like him, own a gaming rig, and consoles. I prefer almost all games on consoles. I only use my pc for starcraft and mmos, I don't personally like a mouse input and am fine with consoles, and he might be as well, its all about preference, the ps2 version isn't a worse version than the pc version, however it might be for you! So just play whichever version you love the most! That is all that matters, is fun!
If you're looking for LAN multiplayer and splitscreen Co-op, Tides of War is the way to go. If you just want the Story, Operation Resurrection should suffice. Be warned, Tides of War has issues on the Xbox 360, as in multiplayer is damn near unplayable. Though as far as technical things go, ToW has surround sound, whereas OpRe only has stereo. ToW also runs better than OpRe when played on the original Xbox. OpRe has some occasional slowdown during super heavy fights.
At the time was pretty fun. Not a very fun ending. But throughout the game much more fun than the more recent Wolfenstein of 2007. I remember on PC this was primarily big because of multiplayer and flamethrowers in multiplayer in particular.
there are extra levels at the start of the console version and added secrets throughout all the levels in the game... plus its a console version, that alone makes it worth getting.
They are much cheaper because they are over 8 years old. I have a pc i made 5 years ago for 600 dollars and works just fine just turn down shadows and aa on some games and you are good, i can always upgrade it when the new consoles come out to stay above the curb. I am not willing to hold out on ancient hardware just for console exclusives at a resolution that looks blurry on a 1080p monitor, to each his own i guess. At least the ps3 has a good blu-ray player on it.
if you wanna play another first person shooter adventure game, i recommend the Metroid Prime. i only found your review for the 3rd one. you should review all of them! even the DS one! =)
6$? In germany, a good (cut) version of RtcW cost way more then 50€. And the Ps2 and Xbox Versions over 100€ (and not even in german, because they are banned). But as always a good review.
Mark has said before he's not a fan of PC games. I think he's said the biggest reason is because he doesn't want to stare at a computer monitor for hours on end when he already has to look at one so much for his job. It's hard on his eyes.
YAY! Still have my copy of "RTCW - Tides of war" for my XBox. "RTCW - Operation ressurection" seem to be almost identical. "Tides of war" horever was more like a directors cut of the regular RTCW, with a few more extra missions at the beginning. Grey Matter did an EXCELLENT modern version or the original Wolfenstein 3D. Killing Nazis hasn't been more fun since killing Nazis ^^
Tides of war has an extra enemy unit in it and a split screen mulltiplayer feature for the story mode, other than that, they are just for different consoles.
+Freedom FROM Religion Also, the Xbox version has the original Wolf3d unlockable if you beat the game, and the controls seem to be a little smoother but more touchy than PS2, maybe that's just me though. Xbox version has a shotgun though. :D But I think the Xbox version lacks increasing stats like max ammo, health, and armor. I remember in the PS2 version you could buy these upgrades at the end of every level using gold you find in the secret areas... That was a cool feature.
Some do some don't. I am a PC gamer and I think both are good. It is true a good PC can out perform a consoles. But consoles are just easy to setup and use. I do prefer PC because of price, I got Saint Row The Third for $5 It about $40 for consoles.
shooters are usually technically better and smoother controlled on the pc, you know because of the awesome pinpoint accuracy of A MOUSE. I play half life 2 on my pc all the time.
I'm pretty sure a game can still bring back good memories even if it's not 20-30 years old. I mean you surely have some game from the early 2000 that does the same for you, right?
I've played through this game so many times, I know where every enemy is off by heart and how to go into every area to match their reaction to the player. And by the way, your supposed to fire the flame thrower in bursts.
I am playing through the xbox version. It is amazing!
Quite simply AWESOME one of the best games ive ever played singleplayer has soooo much to offer combat is first class I spent a couple of years playing real people online but often returned to the single player just for fun HUGE game and genuine moments of terror and scariness if you want a rewarding and ultimately satisfying experience then go get this I promise you wont be sorry best levels are the supernatural ones but just mowing down Nazis just doesn't get boring everything this review says is totally spot on !!!!!!
absolutely true, I have under my TV a PS3, GameCube, Wii, dreamcast, genesis, and an Xbox 360 and they all look comfortable together, so why can't people?
I have quite Literally just jumped back into this on Xbox, after about 8 years. Played through wolfenstein 3D, bagged myself the achievements. So now, onto return. So far, loving it!
This and XIII were the best games on Xbox Live at launch. So many great matches ...
This game and XIII came out in 2003, Xbox Live was launched in 2002.
Brings back some good memories.
Thanks too for not ranting back at me unlike some others.
It's true the PS2 can do more polygons and has a much higher fill rate, but it does do all that at a lower resolution than the Dreamcast (and Xbox and Gamecube).
Agree with you on the Dreamcast being special, for me it was the last of the 'arcade fun' consoles before games got all serious and drawn out.
Operation Resurrection also has a kind of leveling up system where finding secrets in a level earn you points that can be used to unlock upgrades like more health or ammo. Both ToW and OpRe have an exclusive set of levels not found in the PC version, and they both have Wolfenstein 3D as a bonus for beating the main campaign.
It’s 2022 where I am. That’s crazy. Wish this guy could see the new Wolfenstein that just came out. His mind would be blown.
I feel like a lot of PC gamers are like:
"I am a PC gamer"
*puts on Hipster glasses*
"Gotta' problem with that?"
I prefer PC over console, but let people do what they want.
Someone prefers console over PC? That's great, just don't argue with them. There are more important factors to life.
Compatibility mode only goes so far, of course. There are lots of older games where you'll have to fiddle with figuring out dosbox or something else to get a game running. And then there's the old games that ran at a speed proportional to how powerful your CPU was.
But yeah there are tools available. I do kind of miss having a couple junkboxes built specifically to play old D&D RPGs or what not, though.
Also great review, I loved the RtCW games!
I had to preorder Wolfenstein The New Order after the latest previews, but I had never played any of the older games. So after watching this review I ordered Return To Castle Wolfenstein off amazon. Thank you intergalactic space arcade!
i used to play this on xbox: Return to the Castle Wolfenstein Tides of War in year 2003... co-op was great with friends... good memories
Wolfenstein is all about realism ?
Haha, undead, cyborgs, futuristic weapons, sounds realistic enough ?
I love this game, both on PC ( multiplayer ) and Xbox.
I played lots of split-screen on the xbox version, so much fun.
Cgr is the best videogame channel for one reason. Mark is not a troll, neither their suscribers. It is all fun and games. That is the way it should be.
So pleased you enjoyed the game Mark, it was my original PS2 copy I bought new! Best enjoyed with a California Lagunitas IPA bud, loved your review my good friend!
Bought this game back then for the pc along with MOH allied assault. But it was only "Return to Castle Wolfenstein". Didn't have the "Operation Resurrection"on the Box. Love those games to this day.
''The walking undead and of course, a flamethrower...'' SOLD
Easily the best Wolfenstein game! This game kicked my fucking ass over and over but I still love it, I have never beaten it but from what I heard, it's pretty damn long (About 10-14 hours or something like that, quite long for an FPS). I loved pretty much every single Wolf game, but I don't think they'll ever be as good as Return to Castle and 3D.
+DarkStarAngelo It's pretty easy to be better than wolf 3d =p It was the first fps ever made.
Wolf 3d is the best. Hijynx87, you're a moron.
The catacombs part delayed my playthrough like 2 years cause it was so scary. Ze germans speak so funny in RTCW and the atmosphere is still the best ever in fps genre:)
I have this game on Microsoft Xbox, which I bought at Street Light Records in San Jose, CA, it's a great game.
They sell classic stuff at this store?
Yes, they do.
Nice
that was an incredibly specific comment.
Yes, I read it first when i was sitting in my home's sofa in Porto Alegre, RS, 3 months ago, using my smart phone
I also forgot to mention that Operation Resurrection has some redesigned RTCW levels. Some levels are split up, other have new areas, etc.
ahhh, the good old days. I used to play the Multiplayer all the time.
I just found my old pc copy of RTCW, it runs great in HD resolution and looks better than ever! A true classic.
I played this game so much when i was a kid on PC. I was always scared of the levels with monsters however.
RTCW brings back so many memories..
2:56 That scream makes everything better!
FINALLY!!! I thought he would never review this! SO HAPPY NOW!!! XD
Ah the great first person shooter adventure era of PS 2. Lots of fun.
thanks for the info, I have tides of war, and was initially curious why the review footage looked so drastically different
Ill prob pick up OR eventually just becuase I like the game, and enjoy seeing how different certain versions are
I remember the first catacombs level in this game used to scare the shit out of me. I played the first three levels or so over and over just so I didn't have to fight the zombies. :D
I used to play this a lot back in the day, but it was the XBOX version which had a different name (I believe it was called Tides of War. I remember the level where you were on a cable car which is shown in the video but I'm not sure if Tides of War had any changes).
Before the days of DLC there existed a thing called full games on one disc. I miss those days.
Absolutely one of my favorites back then ;D
This video made me go install the game on Steam. I got with a massive iD games pack years ago.
I remember it had the same artwork, am not sure if this one is only for consoles but it looks the same , same monsters, the civilian at 4:15 , the drunk guy singing in the basement, etc..
one of my best game ever at that time.
I remember that it was running with full spec on Nvidia TNT2 32 or 64MB which it was expensive.
I remember a pirated copy or twenty of this game floating about our dorm at uni. It was interesting for the time. I wish I had money to buy a PS2 at that time though.
I remember playing Return to Wolfenstein on the PC. The graphics were very impressive at the moment. Shiny leather, particles , mecha nazis.
True split screen is better than playing over the internet with your friends but there are some programs/games on the pc that support split screen
The flamethrower effect is really cool. Why the hell aren't flamethrowers in every FPS?
You should really review Blood (you can get it on gog as One Unit Whole Blood), it's a gothic duke nukem, basically.
Your melee weapon is a PITCHFORK.
First person ADVENTURE. Ah, the genre I love. Half-life, 007 Nightfire, Goldeneye Reloaded, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
Don't get me wrong, I've cut my teeth the Battlefield, I have followed the Call of Duty, but at the end of the day, I want games to TAKE me somewhere. Context, situations, MORE THAN 5 HOURS LONG!
one of the first games i played as a kid on pc
I love this game! Good memories playing it on my old Power Mac G3!
True, but i am not talking about classic games i am talking about current gen. back then virtually all games were exclusive to console and you could not get them on pc so they were worth buying imo.
RTCW did use id Tech 3. The COD series continues to use this engine to this day, albeit heavily, heavily modified.
One of the best games ever on PC. Keyboard and mouse is a must..
hey mark just wondering if i send u a game will u guys send it back when ur finished reviewing it?
my first M rated game i got and my dad bought 2 copies one for me and one for my bro. I still havent beaten it but one of these days I will this was about 10 years ago. Best game i played on the ps2 and still hae it.
my first m rated game cod black ops avp socom confromtation
the amazing....guy and also I was 8
wasnt that game the basic ground where they built rtcw-wars thingy like quake wars thingy on?
played it back in the day and man was it awesome!
this game is amazing. i had it for the xbox and it was addictive. one of the best fps in action and ambientation
someone tell me which is better? Tides of War? or Operation Resurrection?
So, in other words, this FPS sounds right up my alley. I prefer slow pick up and more adventure elements, mainly because I suck at FPS in general, but enjoy the genre nonetheless.
Childhood?? Are you there?? Please com back...
Sturmwind? Never heard of that one, I know it will be a homebrew, so I will look into it.
One of my favorites on the playstation 2.
I used to love this game
i like how you played the rtcw trailer music in the background
Is the PS2 and PC versions different, if so how?
Both the Xbox and PS2 version of this game are different in terms of having a prequel level (Cursed Sands) whereas in the regular game, it starts you off in Castle Wolfenstein.
The console ports also have new enemies like the X-Shepherd (XBox only) Occult Priest, and the Egyptian Mercenaries. Where once again, the original game does not.
Lastly, the console ports also contain new items. A shotgun, holy cross, EMP device, and the X-Shield. Basically, the console ports just have additional features to add to the gameplay experience.
Pretty sure you don't upgrade your stats between missions and the HUD is quite a bit different...and the game looks waaaaaaaaaaay better.
this ps2 version has more levels from the pc
Ps2 version looks and plays awful as opposed to on PC with maxed graphics and mouse control. It's too bad cuz I got it for ps2 to bring a little nostalgia without having to boot up PC (and I sold off PC game many moons ago
Wolfenstein Enemy Territory the dedicated multiplayer version is FREE on PC.
I, like him, own a gaming rig, and consoles. I prefer almost all games on consoles. I only use my pc for starcraft and mmos, I don't personally like a mouse input and am fine with consoles, and he might be as well, its all about preference, the ps2 version isn't a worse version than the pc version, however it might be for you! So just play whichever version you love the most! That is all that matters, is fun!
If you're looking for LAN multiplayer and splitscreen Co-op, Tides of War is the way to go. If you just want the Story, Operation Resurrection should suffice. Be warned, Tides of War has issues on the Xbox 360, as in multiplayer is damn near unplayable. Though as far as technical things go, ToW has surround sound, whereas OpRe only has stereo. ToW also runs better than OpRe when played on the original Xbox. OpRe has some occasional slowdown during super heavy fights.
Mark try cold winter for the ps2 it was a lot of fun I think you would like it
Mark can you review Soldier Of Fortune for the legendary Dreamcast?
As always a great review!!
I used to play this with my dad on the pc
At the time was pretty fun. Not a very fun ending. But throughout the game much more fun than the more recent Wolfenstein of 2007. I remember on PC this was primarily big because of multiplayer and flamethrowers in multiplayer in particular.
Is this version different enough to the PC version to warrent buying it, bearing in mind I have no friends for the co-op mode.
there are extra levels at the start of the console version and added secrets throughout all the levels in the game... plus its a console version, that alone makes it worth getting.
Freedom FROM Religion Does it being on a console make it worth getting though?
***** Its an FPS so I'd say yea.
Freedom FROM Religion If anything that means I should get it on PC, which I already have.
wolfenstein ET, works like a charm on my windows 7 pc (I replayed it recently)
They are much cheaper because they are over 8 years old. I have a pc i made 5 years ago for 600 dollars and works just fine just turn down shadows and aa on some games and you are good, i can always upgrade it when the new consoles come out to stay above the curb. I am not willing to hold out on ancient hardware just for console exclusives at a resolution that looks blurry on a 1080p monitor, to each his own i guess. At least the ps3 has a good blu-ray player on it.
Nice Review as always
if you wanna play another first person shooter adventure game, i recommend the Metroid Prime. i only found your review for the 3rd one. you should review all of them! even the DS one! =)
OPERATION?
I got that game for xmas when I was 8. I was soooo happy to start me some surgery. he he he he
@Strongone112 i knew angry joe watching the nostalgia critic. both are pretty fun. thanks for the suggestion!
This game was awesome
Great review! Just picked this up for the Xbox!
Reminds me of the good old days of Soldier of Fortune. Now that was an awesomely brutal game. :D
I have this game, but i cant play it. I play inverted, and it doesnt have the option to invert :-/
6$?
In germany, a good (cut) version of RtcW cost way more then 50€.
And the Ps2 and Xbox Versions over 100€ (and not even in german, because they are banned).
But as always a good review.
The original one! You played the Apple ][ Castle Wolfenstein game? One of the first stealth games ever made? I need to get an emulator!
I love you CGR.
one of my favorite FPS.
Mark has said before he's not a fan of PC games. I think he's said the biggest reason is because he doesn't want to stare at a computer monitor for hours on end when he already has to look at one so much for his job. It's hard on his eyes.
YAY! Still have my copy of "RTCW - Tides of war" for my XBox. "RTCW - Operation ressurection" seem to be almost identical. "Tides of war" horever was more like a directors cut of the regular RTCW, with a few more extra missions at the beginning. Grey Matter did an EXCELLENT modern version or the original Wolfenstein 3D. Killing Nazis hasn't been more fun since killing Nazis ^^
They've also used Aliens music in trailer.
he also once said in a review for a usb keyboard for the ps3 (if my memory doesn't fail me) that he prefers to play with a controller
whats the difference between operation resurrection and tides of war? is it just ps2/xbox versions being slightly different
Tides of war has an extra enemy unit in it and a split screen mulltiplayer feature for the story mode, other than that, they are just for different consoles.
+Freedom FROM Religion Also, the Xbox version has the original Wolf3d unlockable if you beat the game, and the controls seem to be a little smoother but more touchy than PS2, maybe that's just me though. Xbox version has a shotgun though. :D
But I think the Xbox version lacks increasing stats like max ammo, health, and armor. I remember in the PS2 version you could buy these upgrades at the end of every level using gold you find in the secret areas... That was a cool feature.
I have this game on the original Xbox, and it's pretty cool.
Some do some don't. I am a PC gamer and I think both are good. It is true a good PC can out perform a consoles. But consoles are just easy to setup and use. I do prefer PC because of price, I got Saint Row The Third for $5 It about $40 for consoles.
You are now my fave person on youtube :)
shooters are usually technically better and smoother controlled on the pc, you know because of the awesome pinpoint accuracy of A MOUSE. I play half life 2 on my pc all the time.
@jakfan09 the main reason I play console games is my comp is no where near powerfull enough ( it sucks) to play the new of games.
2003 Game what more can you expect ?
PC version had one of the best team multiplayer ever.
Classic Game Room needs more Stella The Wonder Dog - I bet you get lonely in that space station of yours :P
For PC this game was OUSTANDING :D
I'm pretty sure a game can still bring back good memories even if it's not 20-30 years old.
I mean you surely have some game from the early 2000 that does the same for you, right?