Back in 1992, the game 'Wolfenstein 3D' revolutionized the FPS genre as a whole. Players have been expecting more of the series over the years, but none of the "sequels" really delivered. 'Return to Castle Wolfenstein' in 2001 and 'Wolfenstein' in 2009 did not really see the same success its predecessor had.

'Wolfenstein: New World Order' however was a different story. This game is fairly new, released in 2014 by game developers MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game garnered high scores and high remarks for its fluid gameplay, smooth storytelling, and its merging of the old and the new.

Gamespot gave the game an 8 out of 10, while Metacritic gave a score of 82. Many critics think highly of the game and gave good reason.

First is the way that the game goes about its story. Storytelling in first-person shooter games is usually patchy, but in New World Order, the story flows seamlessly. The characters are also memorable and don't look two-dimensional.

The combination of old and new gameplay mechanics also highlights how well the game was developed. Unlike most FPS games nowadays, the protagonist doesn't regenerate his health fully, only in increments of 20. That's how the new mechanics work.

In order to gain more health, the players must pick up health packs, much like how players regenerated their health in old FPS games like 'Doom' or 'Half-Life'. There are also upgrades and perks but unlike in newer games where they purchase it via in-game vendors with in-game currency, 'New World Order' is different.

Upgrades are picked up all around the game environment. Some are even unlocked as you progress through the game. Perks, on the other hand, are acquired by meeting certain game conditions. This grants the player the opportunity to augment his arsenal, increasing ammo capacity and the damage done with headshots and so on.

Lastly, what's memorable about 'New World Order' is its gameplay. Everything is dynamic during firefights with the enemy Nazis. Covers are destructible, enemies are smarter, and the stealth aspect of the game makes for a split in play styles.

'Wolfenstein: New World Order' is a fitting sequel to the FPS shooter game that was most famous for revolutionizing the FPS genre.