It may have a few inconsistencies that can otherwise hamper the fine action in front of you, but this is the Wolfenstein return that for the most part, manages to mix deliciously old-school violence with a new generation of visuals and storytelling.

A first person shooter that doesn't take itself too seriously but still delivers a fun gaming experience!

Wolfenstein erinnert, wie viel SpaB die Spieler nur ein hirnloser Shooter kann! For those who don't want to take the time to translate, that line reads: "Wolfenstein reminded me how much fun mindless shooters can be.

Heaps of fun! Dual Shotguns makes you truly feel like a one man army.

Imagine, if you will, a world in which the Nazis won World War II. The world would be a completely different place than the one we know now. Oppression, punishment, strict order, death, torture, intolerance - these are the things that would befall society.

Nazi killing; Surprisingly deep story and characters; Balanced gameplay with tons of options; Did I mention you get to shoot Nazis

Periodic graphical and AI glitches; Audio imbalances with no way to correct; Game does not pause when controller dies

In a terrifying alternate reality the Nazis have won World War II, though not in the conventional way. With advanced technology on their side they've turned the tide on Europe and have forced the United States to surrender with a heady mix of cyborg dogs, giant robots and pure evil.

But overall the new Wolfenstein game is a pleasure. There’s variety in its levels and flexibility in the way you approach combat. There’s gore, insane set-pieces and obvious-but-effective scares. And while it doesn’t do much that’s particularly new, it will keep you entertained from start to finish even as the silliness struggles against the sincerity. All in all a very effective plug for the next-gen gaming gap. READ MORE: The 200 Greatest games of all time Review by Tom Parsons

At its best offers big, bombastic fun; Great production values; Inventive setting and tech; Open combat options;

The balance between silly and sombre isn't quite right; Some difficulty imbalances;

At its best offers big, bombastic fun; Great production values; Inventive setting and tech; Open combat options;

The balance between silly and sombre isn’t quite right; Some difficulty imbalances;

A new take on the long-running WW2 series has some great ideas and fantastic action sequences, although the tone varies wildly

is the melding of your typical, everyday shooter with quality writing and a cast of believable and relatable characters. Machinegames' more grounded treatment of the often way over-the-top alternate Nazi history is also a nice touch, and while The New Order is in no way, shape, or form a simulation...

Interesting alternate history storyline; High presentation values; Great writing; characters

Archaic ammo/item pick-up; Bad dual-wielding