Wolfenstein Fan Makes Unexpected Discovery in Their Attic

Summary

A lucky Wolfenstein 3D fan finds a vintage copy in their attic, sparking nostalgia for classic FPS games.
Wolfenstein 3D played a crucial role in popularizing FPS games, laying the groundwork for future titles.
The discovery of the vintage floppy disk may not be valuable, but it's a unique piece of gaming history worth keeping.

A lucky Wolfenstein fan 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 make Wolfenstein 3D fans nostalgic about id Software's classic first-person shooter.

Released back in 1992, Wolfenstein 3D is often hailed as one of the best classic boomer shooters of all time, playing a significant role in the early days of the first-person shooter genre. Although 1993's DOOM may be the game many associate most with id Software, it was Wolfenstein 3D a 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 of Wolfenstein 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 the best 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 of classic games sold at auctions for ridiculous prices, and there 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 the Wolfenstein series was released with 2019's Wolfenstein: 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. A job listing a few years ago hinted at the possibility of Wolfenstein 3 being 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 successful Indiana Jones title.

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