Wolfenstein 3D
Wolfenstein 3D is a 1992 first person shooter computer video game. The game was created by id Software. It was released for the PC on May 5, 1992. It was later released for many other systems including Apple computers and Nintendo's SNES console and Game Boy Advance handheld system. Wolfenstein 3D was one of the first first person shooter games. It is said to have created much of the popularity in this type of game. The game was based on the 1980s Muse Software computer games Castle Wolfenstein and Beyond Castle Wolfenstein.
Story
In Wolfenstein 3D, the player controls an American soldier named BJ Blazkowicz. The player is trying to get out of a building controlled by Nazis during World War II. The player must avoid guards and dogs while looking for the way out. Food, medical supplies, ammunition and weapons can be found along the way to help the player.
Gameplay
There are four types of weapons in the game:
- Knife: this weapon is usually only used if the player does not have ammunition for his guns. It can only hurt people standing very close to the character.
- Pistol: this gun is small and weak. It is the gun the player starts with.
- Machine Gun: this is like the pistol except it shoots faster.
- Chaingun: this gun shoots very quickly.
Controversy
Because of the use of Nazi symbols and music in the game, Wolfenstein 3D was banned in Germany. This was because it broke German laws. People also complained about the player having to shoot dogs in the game.
Wolfenstein 3D Media
A simple ray casting rendering similar to the Wolfenstein 3D engine. The red dot is the player's location. The orange area represents the player's field of view.
John Romero Interview
John Carmack, co-founder of id Software, photographed at the 2006 E3
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Other websites
- Official website Archived 2010-11-23 at the Wayback Machine
