Review of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

'Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (2015)' is an expandalone title that takes place prior to the events of 'Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014)'. It's debatable as to whether this is actually cannon or just a sort of alternate history, as it has a distinctly tongue-in-cheek tone and doesn't quite mesh with the series' overall world. In either case, the game is really entertaining. It's an even purer distillation of the fast-paced shooting that made the prior title so engaging, focusing more on its mechanics than on its story. The result is a short but sweet experience that feels more arcade-like than the main entries in the franchise, a feeling which is bolstered by the piece's high-score chasing 'arcade mode'. The story isn't bad, by any means. It's an extra schlocky, typically satirical take on a couple of old genre tropes and it's enjoyable throughout. It has a distinct, two-half structure and a variety of unique locations. As such, it easily carries you through to the end of the game. In the end, this is a great little addition to the franchise that may just be the most purely fun entry in it. 8/10