Wolfenstein has been a long-running franchise starting with the original Castle Wolfenstein in 1981 to Wolfenstein 3D (1992) as one of the first 3 dimensional games. Then later in 2001 Return to Castle Wolfenstein continued the story by revisiting the original concept but with more efficient graphics and stunning visuals... but that wasn't enough. In 2009 Ravensoft developed yet another Wolfenstein with modern graphical capabilities opening a whole new world in the Wolfenstein franchise.

Of course I wanted to see if it run in Linux...



Follow this step-by-step Guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Wolfenstein in PlayOnLinux.

Note: This tutorial applies to the retail version only. The Steam and downloaded versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs

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Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.1.9
Wine: 1.5.24

Installing Wolfenstein

Launch PlayOnLinux
Click Install
Search for Wolfenstein


Note: There is no sign that the results are the 2009 Ravensoft version. The screenshots may give you a clue...

Select Wolfenstein
Click Install


Installation Wizard
Click Next

Wine configuration


Installation Method
Select Use DVD-ROM(s)
Note: If you are installing a downloaded version, select the "Use a setup..." option

Click Next


Windows Packages

PlayOnLinux will automatically install the Windows Packages necessary for Wolfenstein to run properly:

• vcrun2005
• DirectX

Registering libraries

Wolfenstein RetailDVD Installation

Game Media
Insert your DVD and click Next


CD-ROM Mounted?

Select "Other"
Click Next

Enter the path to the Wolfenstein DVD
I entered: /media/username/WOLF_DVD

Note: Username is where you put your login or account name

Click Next


Reading Device


Waiting

License Agreement
Select "I accept the terms..."
Click Next

Punk Buster
Click Yes

Punk Buster License Agreement
Select "I accept the terms..."
Click Next

Summary
Click Next

Installation Type
Select "Typical"
Click Next

Installing

Finalizing

Punk Buster error
I didn't have any problems since I was only playing singleplayer
Click OK


Waiting

PlayOnLinux scanning hardware


Thats It!
No extra packages, display configuration or setup.
PlayOnLinux made this really easy.
It defaulted to Wine 1.4 and Wolfenstein ran great!

I made all my typical video & control changes in game.
Everything was full screen and ran wonderfully!

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