One of the most influential games of all-time, 1992's Wolfenstein 3D was the first great shooter. While Wolfenstein 3D's concept was nothing revolutionary, its nearly flawless implementation, presentation, and use of technology helped catapult id Software to its current superstar status.
Released during the glory days of shareware, still a few years before the internet became maintstreamed, Wolfenstein 3D's shareware version (and the full version as well, in some cases) was widely distributed via thousands of BBS's (Bulletin Board Systems) and passed |
