Wolfenstein is id Software's latest gaming title having just hit shelves last week. Upon its release Wolfenstein has received generally favorable reviews from critics. The game has been praised for its exciting single player campaign, while the multiplayer component has received the most criticism, considered by some to be a letdown when compared to its predecessor Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory.
Regardless of how you feel about playing solo or multiplayer, there is no denying that Wolfenstein is a great looking game. Based on a highly modified version of the id Tech 4 engine, the game is able to deliver cutting edge graphics that rival more recently developed engines. The modifications to the engine include depth of field effects, post processing effects, Havok physics, soft shadowing, as well as the addition of a supernatural realm called 'The Veil'.
As with any new game release there is always the chance it may not run on your current setup, or at the very least, not run well. That's the reason we like to bring you a complete set of tests based on new games such as Wolfenstein using a range of current graphics cards and some other not so current ones.
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Regardless of how you feel about playing solo or multiplayer, there is no denying that Wolfenstein is a great looking game. Based on a highly modified version of the id Tech 4 engine, the game is able to deliver cutting edge graphics that rival more recently developed engines. The modifications to the engine include depth of field effects, post processing effects, Havok physics, soft shadowing, as well as the addition of a supernatural realm called 'The Veil'.
As with any new game release there is always the chance it may not run on your current setup, or at the very least, not run well. That's the reason we like to bring you a complete set of tests based on new games such as Wolfenstein using a range of current graphics cards and some other not so current ones.
View: Wolfenstein Graphics Performance In-DepthThese articles are brought to you in partnership with TechSpot
i hardly can spot any difference
and yes i understand that graphics aren't everything but this article is about how good they are... but they aren't.
Then came along the original Doom! - Happy memories (of killing sprees! ). It all seemed so bleeding edge state of the art stuff.
I know id didn't develop the MP, but they did put their name on it and it is HORRIBLE. I have NEVER seen MP in a retail release that had so many problems. If you haven't bought the game yet, it's worth it for the SP, but until they redo the MP, honestly, don't even fire up a session. It looks like you're playing at 10FPS (no exaggeration).
I know id didn't develop the MP, but they did put their name on it and it is HORRIBLE. I have NEVER seen MP in a retail release that had so many problems. If you haven't bought the game yet, it's worth it for the SP, but until they redo the MP, honestly, don't even fire up a session. It looks like you're playing at 10FPS (no exaggeration).
Nor did they develop the SP, or anything at all besides the licensed engine.
It's running on a modified id Tech 4 engine, which is what powered Doom 3 and Quake 4.
I know id didn't develop the MP, but they did put their name on it and it is HORRIBLE. I have NEVER seen MP in a retail release that had so many problems. If you haven't bought the game yet, it's worth it for the SP, but until they redo the MP, honestly, don't even fire up a session. It looks like you're playing at 10FPS (no exaggeration).
Nor did they develop the SP, or anything at all besides the licensed engine.
It was Raven and id produced it, so what's your point exactly?
Last edited by UnderLoK on 24 Aug 2009 - 13:50
Will soon be in the 10$ games bin... I pity those that are paying full price for this thing...
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