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Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War (2003)

Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War cover
Developer
Gray Matter Interactive
Publisher
Activision Publishing
Platforms
Xbox
Genres
Shooter
Rating
4.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Main story
about 12 hours
Completionist
about 14 hours

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How it feels

A grim WWII-tinged shooter campaign laced with hidden secrets and an undercurrent of dread beneath the gunfire.

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About

Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Tides of War is an updated re-release for the Xbox based on the original PC version Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Next to the full, original singleplayer campaign, there are 7 new prologue levels that show how B.J. and Agent One first met and how they got captured and imprisoned at Wolfenstein Castle. There is also a secret bonus awarded at the end of every level when every secret area has been found.

Screenshots

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