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FPS legend John Romero says Wolfenstein 3D was the first game id Software took its time with⁠—a luxurious 4-month development instead of just 2

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Wolfenstein 3D
Genres · fps
Release · Feb 10, 1994
Developer · id Software
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Active · 1990–2025
Latest · Doom: The Dark Ages
Top genres · fps, platformer, adventure
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John Romero
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Active · 1988
Latest · Dangerous Dave
Top genres · platformer
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