Inspiriert vom brutalen Tempo von Return to Castle Wolfenstein und den Shooter-Glanzzeiten der späten 90er Jahre, verbindet dieses Spiel Geheimnisse, explosive Physik und eine Geschichte, die von Verzweiflung geprägt ist ... und einem Hund.
Der Hobo Guy
Du schlüpfst in die Rolle des Hobo Guy: ein wütender amerikanischer Herumtreiber, der sich auf feindlichem Boden verirrt hat und sich nur mit einer Schrotflinte und bloßer Rachsucht zur Wehr setzen kann. Wir befinden uns im Deutschland der 1940er Jahre, und obwohl du zahlenmäßig und waffentechnisch unterlegen bist, gibst du nicht nach. Hier geht es nicht um Gerechtigkeit – es ist etwas Persönliches!
Rette deinen Hund
Gunther, dein treuer Begleiter, wurde bei einem Nazi-Überfall verschleppt. Jetzt ist er tief im Inneren feindlicher Festungen eingesperrt. Um ihn zurückzuholen, musst du bei einem harten Kampf gegen die Achsenmächte an deine Grenzen gehen. Unterwegs wirst du fremdartige Geheimnisse, seltsame Kräfte und verborgene Schrecken in einer vom Krieg zerrütteten Welt aufdecken.
Gameplay der alten Schule
Schnell, brutal, skillbasiert. Darkenstein 3D nimmt dich nicht an die Hand. Du kannst gegnerischen Geschossen ausweichen, aber fürs Überleben sind flinke Bewegungen, präzises Zielen und blitzschnelles Denken erforderlich. Jedes Gefecht ist wie ein tödlicher Tanz aus Ausweichmanövern und der Nutzung von Ecken. Keine Deckungsmechanik, keine Zielhilfen – nur reine Schießereien.
Progressive Level
Stelle dich 13 handgemachten Leveln, in denen sich das Risiko stetig erhöht. Erkunde Burgen, Höhlen, Täler und Wüstendörfer. Öffne Türen mit versteckten Schlüsseln, entdecke Geheimnisse, jage Schätzen nach und treibe deinen Score immer weiter nach oben.
Dynamischer Begleiter
Du bist in deinem Kampf nicht allein. Eine fiese Ratte stürzt sich mit dir ins Gemetzel, springt Gegnern an die Kehle und sorgt im Nahkampf für Chaos. Kombiniere sie mit Granaten und Minen, um für maximale Zerstörung zu sorgen. Sie ist klein, wütend – und immer hungrig.
Blutige Optik
Explosive Splattereffekte, Ragdoll-Physik und mit Trümmern übersäte Feuergefechte: Jeder Schuss hat Gewicht, jeder Kill sieht schmerzhaft aus. Gegner fliegen in einem herrlichen Gemetzel durch die Luft, werden zerfetzt und brechen zusammen, während das Schlachtfeld um dich herum zerbröselt.
Frei von MTX
Keine Mikrotransaktionen. Kein Battle Pass. Keine Währungen. Einfach ein voll- und eigenständiger Retro-Ego-Shooter, wie man sie aus alten Zeiten kennt.
Ein Soloprojekt
Darkenstein 3D wurde über vier Jahre hinweg von einem einzelnen Entwickler geschaffen, und aus einer zunächst reinen Herzensangelegenheit wurde irgendwann eine vollständige Kampagne. Es ist hart, witzig, handgemacht und bietet stundenlangen Spielspaß voller Gemetzel und mit hohem Wiederspielwert.
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Verfasst: 09.03.26 23:35
Is the game perfect? No.
Is it absolutely a serviceable title? Yes.
Is it fun? Yes.
Is it free? YES!
Don't pick up a free gift like this just to defecate on it. There is far worse on the store page you have to pay real money for.
7.5/10
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Verfasst: 06.03.26 03:40
The enemies are varied and challenging, the levels are expansive with many secrets, and the weapon selection is satisfying. The chunky sprites work perfectly for the game's tone. The sound effects are equally atmospheric, framed with the metal riff soundtrack. There's lots of achievements, levels to explore, and big bosses to take down.
Gameplay-wise, a few bugs forced me to restart certain levels. It was also frustrating having to restart from the start of the level after losing all my lives (tip: quit the game on your last life and when restarting the game, you'll have 3 lives from your last checkpoint).
The game ran well on the Steam Deck, but it took me a few attempts to get into the game due to some early release bugs. However, by the time I reached level 4 I was committed.
For free, you really can't go wrong with Darkenstein 3D. It's fast, fun, gory, chaotic, and captured the spirit of old-school shooters while still feeling fresh. So if you're a fan of retro FPS games and gothic horror, you'll find a lot to enjoy here!
8/10
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Verfasst: 04.03.26 10:19
The graphics are all over the place and honestly look a bit cheap in combination with the look and lighting. The later point is the real problem though since the levels are either way too bright or too dark and theres nothing in between. The decision to make the flashlight only available with the handgun is also one I have no words for especially considering the lighting problems... I also found the German propaganda posters hard to read due to the non crisp pixel resolution they use.
The performance is another point. I mean I can run the game maxed out without framedrops but there is a certain loading stutter at the beginning of levels plus my GPU is spinning up like it just got Crysis 4 to chew on. So optimization certainly is lacking.
Guns feel alright but also not amazing. Its serviceable but thats about it. Cant say I hated shooting though I also have seen better.
Secrets are well made and fit perfectly. Certainly way better than lets say Boltgun. And in that comparison this game here has better level design too. The level design is where the game shines. Very diverse and interesting looking, especially considering the games budget.
I do btw love the physics the game has like being able to kick wooden objects and make them splinter into many particles with physics. Very satisfying! Though the physics framerate seems to be limited to 30-60FPS. Thats at least what I noticed on my 144hz screen. I also dont get why there is a stamina system for the kicks considering the cooldown they have anyway. And since we are at it, why is there no jumping button? Sure, the level design takes it into account but I had cases like in the catacombs where I wanted to jump over a lava ground but then was like, "oh, right the game has no jumping, oh well guess I die".
Well when it comes to music I have to say that it certainly is something but sounds a bit amateurish if you ask me. Its not awful but its certainly nothing I would bother listening to outside the game. Definitely not on the level of the original Wolfenstein 3D.
No idea why they had to make the protagonist a hobo. Because making fun of minorities I guess. RWS is that you? I mean I dont really care with this kind of game tbh and I actually liked the plot with the dog and finding a rat friend along the way but the hobo stereotyping surely doesnt manage to make me laugh. Whatever floats your boat... The voice acting is good though.
Other small things I noticed: Mission finished screens are only in 16:9 and not 21:9 optimized. Sound mixing is meh by default but I managed to balance it better with the ingame settings. The default keys are also a bit unusual at times. Both rendering resolution or anti aliasing does not seem to affect objects that have the flashlight beam shine on them plus the shadows it casts are also aliased. Noticed a cell in the beginning of the second level that had no floor texture and was seethrough.
But I do have to honor the dedication the dev had with this game, let alone considering very few people worked on this and it seemed like it was mainly a one man show. Same for releasing the game free and even going so far to give it a USK rating so Germans can play it. That alone deserves a thumbs up.
But the game itself? Mediocre mostly. Sadly. Not bad at all but also nothing that manages to stick out in the current resurgence of the boomer shooter genre. But its better than Boltgun, which I really disliked. But there is certainly potencial to improve it with updates.
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Wolfenstein are my 10/10 favorite games ever
This is basically an old Wolfenstein with modern controls
I love it, crazy but it's also free
You must play this if you like FPS or boomer shooters
I would 100% pay for this
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Verfasst: 19.02.26 20:25
I agree with most reviewers here feels wrong for getting this for free, i can tell such effort been made into this game.
good soundtrack and smooth gameplay.
Yeah its a the classic 90s boomer shooter game but its such fun!
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however, [strike] this game needs a wheel or some kind of hotkey for you to juggle your weapons.
using mouse wheel or pressing 1-9 while getting shot at, i wanna use the intented weapon for the moment, and yet I need 4 good seconds before i get to the weapon i want. [/strike] my bad, didnt know that you can press T lmao.
another thing, there is a a secret where you find a [spoiler] flashlight [/spoiler] for all your weapons, i dont know how you can play without it. using a pistol for the dark areas is not fun because enemies are pretty spongy too.
some people may will miss-out on that secret and may put them off the game..
but still liked what the game has to offer
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This simple but effective premise starts with you waking up in a ♥♥♥♥ prison cell with nothing but a grudge and a need to find your dog. It’s a nostalgia hit honing back to the original Wolfenstein 3D, starting you off in those classic blocky cells. The game itself doesn’t really stand out or do anything particularly new for the genre, but it’s still a lot of fun to play, and the age-old classic loop of hunting down keys to unlock the next area is satisfying and kept me playing.
The level design is pure old-school, featuring those classic blocky layouts where you're constantly scouring every wall for secrets and hidden gold. It takes advantage of the modern amenities a newer engine brings, allowing for more sophisticated levels and graphical enhancements while still retaining many of the design hallmarks that defined the original 2.5D era.
The weapon roster feels solid and hits all those classic notes you'd expect, from the basic Luger and MP40 to more devastating firepower as you progress, such as the heavy machine gun for shredding through crowds. It’s paired with a diverse lineup of enemy types—you’ll be going up against standard guards, aggressive hounds, and even more specialized foes like the SS ladies. You need to kill those ladies quick because they are incredibly fast and use dual pistols to pepper you with rapid fire. They really force you to stay mobile and pick your shots carefully so you don't get overwhelmed by their speed. Things get even cooler when horrific abominations spawned from ♥♥♥♥ experiments show up, providing the greatest example of how much this game leans into the Wolfenstein philosophy.
The combat is fun but nothing unique, essentially what you’d expect. However, I must give it credit because the enemies aren't hit-scanning you. You can actually strafe left and right to dodge incoming fire, which feels way more skill-based than the bullet sponge mechanics you usually see in retro-clones.
I also like the overall aesthetic and the little lore notes scattered around that give the world some actual depth. Even though lost note storytelling can be a bit overdone, I think it adds a nice layer of grit to the whole experience. The whole game feels like a cool mashup of different eras. While the level layouts are pure 1992, the enemies remind me more of the 2009 reboot with those blue aliens and the SS ladies remind me of Return to Castle Wolfenstein. I noticed the difficulty spikes a bit randomly at times, but it’s a fair challenge once you learn the patterns.
For those wondering why it’s free to play, the game uses the classic shareware model where the first episode is free so you can get a taste of the action before deciding to pay for the future levels as they drop. I love that they stayed true to that 90s philosophy. Overall the game is good and it’s free, so why not try it, especially if you're into the FPS genre.
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Release:21.10.2025
Genre:
Ego-Shooter
Entwickler:
Rowye
Vertrieb:
MicroProse Software
Engine:
Unity
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