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Wolfenstein 3D (Europe)

Super Nintendo (SNES)
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1994
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✪ Reviewed on November 10, 2024
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Wolfenstein 3D variant. Very similar content.

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Category
First-Person Shooter 1 player 16+
Description
Alternative version of Wolfenstein 3D on SNES.

Wolfenstein 3D review

3/5
Art direction
"Polished"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,54 MB 📅01/11/1994
Published by Imagineer

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Collector interest

European PAL edition of Wolfenstein 3D, drawn from a far smaller SNES base than the American market and distributed across several languages via a multilingual manual. Its short European run, on an already technical and controversial title, makes it markedly scarcer than the NTSC counterpart. Interest hinges on the PAL cardboard box and a complete manual, the continental release adding desirability for regional collections.

A questionable morality

Breaking out of an enemy fortress in the middle of the war easily justifies the dash, but on the ground the activity boils down to pacing mazes while methodically mowing down every guard you cross. The grand heroic narrative mostly frames a flawless pistol run, in which you collect keys and cartridges while lining up silhouettes without ever easing the pace.

Is Wolfenstein 3D still worth playing in 2026?

A port of id Software's FPS founder, Wolfenstein 3D has you roam the corridors of a Nazi castle in first person, blasting guards and dogs in search of the exit. The snappy pace, the readability of the maze like levels and the immediate effectiveness of the shooting stay exhilarating, despite a censored 16 bit version technically behind the PC. A historic milestone of the shooter for fans of FPS history and the curious about the genre's console origins.

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