rate [2.5]

This game was just too easy. Not much of a challenge. The graphics were good, and the game itself enjoyable, just seemed to be all over far too quick. If you can't get to the final level of this game without cheating, then you should hand back your Xbox controller immediately and go back to your Nintendo 64. The only section that I really got stuck on in this game was the final level/boss. As with all games of this type, the final boss (Heinrich) takes a bit to bring down. There is no secret to it, it's just trial and error. Stock pile weapons before hand, the bigger the better!

The three attacks of Heinrich (the final Return to Castle Wolfenstein Boss):

1. Heinrich has a massive sword that he'll try and dismember you with. Dismemberment is not something you are looking for at this stage of the game! If your hit, your health will most definitely suffer.
2. Heinrich's second attack is another of the standard style 'boss' attacks. He looks like he beats the ground causing an earthquake type thing. You'll lose your footing and maybe get hit by some rubble. This won't hurt as much as the dismemberment (see attack 1).
3. The third attack is the standard 'annoying' boss attack. Yup, the third attack is the one where the boss summons henchmen to distract. In this case Heinrich summons zombie like things (I'm not really sure what they are so I'm going with zombies!). The zombie are much of a threat, but they will distract you enough so that Heinrich can get a couple of swings of his sword.

I found the third attack to be Heinrichs weakness, and the key to beating him easily. Run around a lot, kill a zombie henchman, and when Heinrich is busy summoning a replacement zombie, go on a rampage and hit him hard. Repeat until your satisfied that he's dead (again!). If your not sure whether he's summoning a replacement zombie or not, check out his face and body language. If it screams constipation, then it's time to attack!

Overall, graphics and gameplay were ok. I didn't find the aiming etc to be as good as the Halo games or Doom3, but it was adequate. I'd rate this game a 6/10, slightly better than average, but not much.

Next: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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