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Developer: MachineGames / Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Genre: First-Person Shooter / Co-op
Release: 2019
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a co-op-focused spin-off that takes the series in a very different direction. Swapping the narrative-driven, single-player formula for a loot-based, RPG-lite co-op shooter, it delivers solid gunplay but struggles with repetition, weak storytelling, and an identity crisis.
Youngblood shifts the series toward a co-op, level-based progression system, where players control Jess and Soph Blazkowicz.
Core gameplay features:
2-player co-op (or AI partner if solo)
RPG-style progression with levels, skills, and gear
Weapon upgrades and enemy armor systems
Semi-open missions with repeatable objectives
Gunplay remains a highlight:
Fast, aggressive shooting feels satisfying
Movement (double jumps, slides) adds fluidity to combat ()
However, major issues hold it back:
Enemies become bullet sponges due to level scaling ()
Gameplay loop becomes repetitive and grind-heavy
RPG mechanics feel out of place for the series
Solo play suffers due to weak AI partner behavior ()
The game works best in co-op, but even then, repetition sets in quickly.
The game features semi-open areas in Nazi-occupied Paris, with missions spread across connected zones.
Highlights include:
Vertical level design with multiple paths
Hidden collectibles and optional objectives
Open-ended combat encounters
However:
Mission structure becomes repetitive and formulaic ()
Frequent backtracking across the same areas
Lack of variety in objectives
The open design offers freedom, but lacks the tight pacing of earlier games.
Set years after previous entries, the story follows the Blazkowicz twins searching for their father.
Themes include:
Resistance against oppression
Family and teamwork
However, the narrative is one of the games weakest aspects:
Forgettable and underdeveloped story ()
Minimal emotional impact
Lacks the depth and intensity of previous Wolfenstein games ()
The focus clearly shifted from storytelling to gameplay systems.
On PS4, Youngblood delivers:
Strong visuals with detailed environments
Impressive lighting and effects
Stylish, dystopian Paris setting
Despite this:
Visual variety is limited over time
Some technical bugs and glitches appear ()
It looks good, but doesnt evolve much beyond earlier entries.
Audio design remains solid:
Powerful weapon sound effects
Energetic soundtrack fitting the action
Decent voice acting, especially between the twin protagonists
The dialogue between the sisters adds some personality, even if it can become repetitive.
Youngblood is built around replayable co-op missions:
Main campaign (~812 hours)
Side missions and daily/weekly challenges
Character progression and leveling
Replay value depends heavily on:
Playing with a friend
Enjoying the grind for upgrades
However:
Repetition and lack of variety reduce long-term appeal
Feels more like a live-service-style grind than a traditional campaign ()
Satisfying core gunplay and movement
Fun when played in co-op
Strong visual presentation
Decent level design with multiple approaches
Unique take on the series
Weak and forgettable story
Repetitive mission structure
Unnecessary RPG and grind mechanics
Bullet sponge enemies and level gating
Poor solo experience with AI partner
Wolfenstein: Youngblood on PS4 is an experimental spin-off that delivers solid shooting and co-op fun, but loses much of what made the series great.
Its shift toward RPG systems and repetitive design undermines the experience, making it feel like a step backward compared to its predecessors.
Score: 6.5 / 10
