Summary
A luckyWolfensteinfan has made a surprising discovery in their attic at home, which has left them in possession of a relic from the past. The unexpected find is sure to makeWolfenstein 3Dfans nostalgic about id Software’s classic first-person shooter.
Released back in 1992,Wolfenstein 3Dis often hailed as one of thebest classic boomer shooters of all time, playing a significant role in the early days of the first-person shooter genre. Although 1993’sDOOMmay be the game many associate most with id Software, it wasWolfenstein 3Da year earlier that would really lay the foundations for games to come. Its importance in popularizing FPS games simply can’t be understated, which is why it’s remembered so fondly over 30 years later.
While exploring the attic of their new home, Redditor savawell was shocked to find a floppy disk featuring a copy ofWolfenstein 3D, which has an interesting description written on the front. “This is the most fantastic game yet from the house of Apogee. Superb scrolling, 256 VGA color graphics. You’ll think someone brought a regular Arcade machine home.” Given its presumed age, it’s in surprisingly good shape, although savawell might struggle to find anything that can actually play this version of one of thebest FPS games ever.
Gamer Finds Floppy Disk of Wolfenstein 3D in Attic of Their New Home
Another user in the thread decided to answer the question that many others were thinking, pointing out that “Before you ask. No. It’s worth nothing.” There have been examples in the past ofclassic games sold at auctions for ridiculous prices, andthere are sure to be more examples in the future. While it may be disappointing that savawell seemingly won’t be able to cash in on their unique discovery, it only gives them more reasons to hang on to a unique piece of gaming history.
It has been six years now since a new game in theWolfensteinseries was released with 2019’sWolfenstein: Youngblood. MachineGames' reboot of the series throughout the 2010s was a critical success, and it’s somewhat surprising to see the wait go on for a fresh title to arrive. Ajob listing a few years ago hinted at the possibility ofWolfenstein 3being in the works by MachineGames, although nothing has been officially confirmed, and it remains to be seen if plans for the studio are changed after its recent successfulIndiana Jonestitle.
