Platforms
- PCJul 26, 20196.3playscore7.039 Critics4.77.02K Players
- PlayStation 4Jul 26, 20196.9playscore6.438 Critics7.69.25K Players
- Xbox OneJul 26, 20196.1playscore6.837 Critics4.81.70K Players
- Nintendo SwitchJul 26, 2019NAplayscore7.019 CriticsNA0 Players
85 critic reviews · 5 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Overall, Youngblood is a welcome reinvention of the series, but lacks the personality of what makes a Wolfenstein game. Microtransactions aren’t as bad they’re made out, but it is still understandably going to impact each person differently. The extensive replay incentive and a charming, albeit short, story are appreciated. If you are a Wolfenstein enthusiast, this game definitely deserves at least one playthrough— just make sure you won’t have any interruptions during your sessions.
Seth Cano · Aug 19, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWolfenstein: Youngblood feels like a short co-op experience stretched out over a barebones RPG skeleton. It doesn’t feel comfortable in its own skin. It’s too thin in some parts while being bloated and lumpy in others. Whatever it is, I don’t really want to touch it. Ultimately, it’s just a disappointing sidestep in an otherwise fantastic franchise.
Sam Chandler · Aug 13, 2019 Reviewed on PC, PS4, XB1, SwitchRead full reviewYoungblood is a budget priced spinoff that works in the gameplay department just like the previous games, but lacks in a lot of other areas. I would suggest it to players that have a co-op partner to play with and with the Deluxe Edition, a co-op pass code is available. Even then, players may find themselves burned out on this one much faster than the mainline games that came before it.
Drew Leachman · Aug 13, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewWhile some may take exception to the new style of play, the characters, and other issues; the game is attractively prices at $29.99 and seeing how Bethesda has been providing updates on a regular basis; this is a Wolfenstein game that fans who exercise a bit of patience and adaptation can warm up to as I did.
gareth · Aug 08, 2019 Reviewed on PC, PS4, XB1, SwitchRead full reviewAll MachineGames and Arkane Studios needed to do was make a straightforward, cooperative Wolfenstein experience. Instead, Youngblood replaces the series’ celebrated narrative twists and turns with humdrum XP grinding and a live-service model. It would be bad in most games, but the fact that it’s in a Wolfenstein title makes it sting a little bit worse.
Michael Goroff · Aug 07, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewWolfenstein: Youngblood had the potential for greatness. MachineGames has proven itself as one of the best FPS developers active today with the previous two series entries, and Arkane Studios has a well-deserved reputation for great immersive sim experiences. Both are highly regarded for their single-player offerings, yet this collaboration squanders so much of the magic that could have been. The gunplay is as tight as fans could hope, and the central storyline is just strong enough to overcome the malaise that the repetitive open-world exploration breeds.
Damien Lawardorn · Aug 07, 2019 Reviewed on PCP.S: If you want to play this game together, the Deluxe Edition costs slightly more, yet has a ”buddy pass” that you can use to let your friend play along on the full campaign.
Pimp Without The Pee · Aug 06, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWolfenstein: Youngblood indeed offers a somewhat fresh look at the long-running franchise. The gunplay is basically the same, but grinding and RPG elements do make the game feel slightly different from the rest of the games. Youngblood is no New Colossus, but it offers something fresh and new, even though that alone may turn away lots of old-time fans of the series.
Sergey_3847 · Aug 05, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWolfenstein: Youngblood took some radical, bold modes, and it is paying the price for it. However, you can’t just make the same game over and over again and call it a different name. Ultimately, you have to evolve the story and the characters, and in this respect, this game is a good idea overall. It only needs to solve some of its in-game problems, fix the AI, and perhaps rebalance some mechanics. As a Co-Op experience, this game represents a good opportunity to have fun and it is at least worth a try.
Alec Sandar · Aug 04, 2019 Reviewed on PC, PS4, XB1Read full reviewIt’s all mindless, forgettable action. Without a good story to justify the mayhem, Youngblood feels devoid of ideas, built on a tragedy that deserves more respect, more emotional heft. In the end, it’s missing BJ’s humanity – and that’s a surprise. I was greatly looking forward to playing as his twin daughters, but it turns out that a musclebound meathead is the savior the series really needs.
Edward Love · Aug 02, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
Community Reviews
disappointing, I wasn't expecting this to be a co-op game (it's more fun that way). not the Wolfenstein I was expecting. not recommended unless it's on sale (make sure you have a buddy to play with too)
Reviewed on PCHorrible compared to any other Bethesda game
Reviewed on PS4
- Rated on PS4
- Rated on XB1
- Rated on PC
About the game
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a standalone followup to last year’s Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, putting players in the shoes of series protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz’s twin daughters (Jess and Soph) in 1980s Paris, continuing their father’s fight against invading Nazis.