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Ars and GOG Curate Nostalgic Wolfenstein 3D Retrospective

3/28/2026

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Ars Orbiting HQ and GOG.com have partnered to curate a rotating monthly list of favorite games.
The retrospective centers on Wolfenstein 3D, a groundbreaking first-person shooter released in 1992.
It notes the game's revolutionary launch but its blocky visuals and 90-degree angles feel outdated today.
The article reflects on nostalgia for playing the game today and compares it to driving a Model T in a modern world.

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Story summary

Ars Orbiting HQ and GOG.com have partnered to curate a rotating monthly list of favorite games.
The retrospective centers on Wolfenstein 3D, a groundbreaking first-person shooter released in 1992.
It notes the game's revolutionary launch but its blocky visuals and 90-degree angles feel outdated today.
The article reflects on nostalgia for playing the game today and compares it to driving a Model T in a modern world.