Wolfenstein Cyberpilot is a first-person perspective VR shooter game, developed by Machine Games and published by Bethesda. It is another spin-off installment in the Wolfenstein series, taking place between the events of the New Colossus and Youngblood. The game uses the full capabilities of VR systems available on the market to provide the player with the first-hand Wolfenstein experience. In the game, the player is a nameless hacker, working with the resistance in Nazi-occupied France. Their job is to take control over the enemy mech soldiers and turn them against their masters.

Gameplay

The core gameplay of Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot remains true to the series’ roots, now transferred into virtual reality. Using the VR device’s left- and right-hand controls, the player wills the mech to move and shoot at oncoming enemies.

The mechs under the player’s control vary and include familiar Panzerhunds – fire-breathing mechanical dogs, as well as more conventional mechs armed with machine guns and rocket launchers. The gameplay differs depending on the mech the player controls – Panzerhunds are faster and more agile, making maneuvering and flanking enemies a lot easier. The mechs are big and slow, but they can pack a mean punch with the heavy ordnance they carry.

Story

As the Nazi fist clenches even tighter around conquered Europe, the French Resistance turns to you, a talented hacker, for help. Use your skills to gain control of the Nazi mechs and turn the tide of the battle in favor of the resistance. Sow disorder among the enemy ranks by tuning their own machines of war against them and lead your friends to victory over the Reich and long-awaited freedom. 

Reception

The reception of Wolfenstein Cyberpilot E3 Trailer was positive. Critics praised the game’s application of virtual reality platforms, diverse but easy to learn control schemes of different mechs, and hands-on experience of being a part of the Wolfenstein world.

Key features:

• The Résistance needs you! Your hacking skills can turn the tide of war. Use them to help the French resistance push against the occupants.
• Rise of the machines! Hack into the systems of Nazi mechs and tun them against their former masters.
• Let’em have it! Control different types of mechs, from agile Panzerhunds to hulking robots, and unleash hell upon the Nazi soldiers.
• In the heart of the battle! Thanks to VR technology, Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot lets you feel like you’re part of the action.
• The City of Love…and war! March across the Nazi-occupied Paris and leave no Nazi alive on your way to victory.