William "B.J." Blazkowicz
The Allied spy controlled by the player. He infiltrates Nazi facilities and fights through the campaign.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move and turn |
|---|---|
A | Fire the equipped weapon |
B | Open doors and interact |
L | Strafe left |
R | Strafe right |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Wolfenstein 3D play?
The game is viewed from B.J.'s first-person perspective. Each level requires exploration of a maze, locating the exit, collecting weapons and ammunition, and surviving enemy encounters. Secret rooms and treasure reward careful searches.
The campaign is divided into episodes and individual floors. Weapons, health, armor, ammunition, and keys are gathered during a level; progress is recorded by completing floors rather than by developing a persistent character level.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Wolfenstein 3D?
Search every room for keys, ammunition, health, and secret entrances before heading for the exit. Listen for enemy sounds and open doors carefully, since enemies can occupy adjacent rooms.
Conserve ammunition by using the weakest suitable weapon and avoid unnecessary exposure in open corridors. Keep a stronger weapon ready for tougher guards and bosses, and use the automap when available to check unexplored sections.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Adolf Hitler
The historical Nazi leader and the target of the campaign's final confrontation.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Check walls for secret push panels, especially in rooms containing treasure or supplies.
- 2
Save stronger ammunition for bosses and dense groups of enemies.
- 3
Do not leave a floor until you have checked its side rooms and key locations.
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