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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.

81%
Very Positive
DeveloperMachineGames
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release DateOct 26, 2017
$39.99
Peak Players16.1K
Metacritic86
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a cinematic, high-octane first-person shooter that continues the alternate-history saga with brutal Nazi-slaying action and improved graphics. While many players praise its visceral combat and deep character development, the experience is marred for some by polarizing writing and significant technical stability issues.

Pros

  • Delivers brutal, fast-paced action and satisfying gunplay focused on killing Nazis.90%
  • Features a gripping story with memorable characters and emotional narrative beats.80%
  • Significant graphical improvements and high-quality visual presentation over previous titles.80%
  • Offers flexible gameplay styles, allowing players to choose between stealth and aggressive 'Rambo' approaches.70%
  • Includes unique and creative mission sequences, such as the wheelchair-bound opening level.60%

Cons

  • Frequent technical issues including startup crashes and 'could not write crash dump' errors.80%
  • Polarizing story and writing that some players find 'clownish' or inferior to the previous entries.70%
  • Long, unskippable cutscenes that can disrupt the flow of gameplay.60%
  • Level design is perceived by some as a step down from The New Order and The Old Blood.70%
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and overstimulating during extended sessions.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game contains heavy themes and depictions of child abuse in its cutscenes.
  • Reviewers strongly suggest purchasing the game at a discount of 50% or more due to its polarizing nature.
  • Often played and compared as part of the Wolfenstein Alt History Collection.
Confidence: 73%
Based on the 147 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 10, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
270
Peak · last 90 days
1.0K
All-time peak
16.1K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$5.99since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
79%
All-time positive
81%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews49.4K
Positive: 40.2K (81%)Negative: 9.2K (19%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

17h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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