Wolfenstein 3D: all version differences

5 documented differences between the releases of Wolfenstein 3D, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.

Category × version

CategorySNESAtari JaguarSpear of Destinyports
Censorship1000
Gameplay1100
Content0011

Version differences

  • CensorshipSNES

    At Nintendo's request the Super NES version removed blood (first made green, then cut), Nazi imagery and German voice clips, and replaced the guard dogs with giant rats.1

  • GameplaySNES

    The Super NES version adds three new weapons and a scoring system.2

  • GameplayAtari Jaguar

    John Carmack's Jaguar port undoes Nintendo's changes and improves graphics and sound, but the game had to be slowed down to run properly.1

  • ContentSpear of Destiny

    Spear of Destiny uses the same engine but adds new audio, graphics and enemies.1

  • Contentports

    Ports often change sound, graphics and levels, and many include only the Apogee episodes.1

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Sources

  1. 1en.wikipedia.org
  2. 2ru.wikipedia.org

Checked: 2026-10-13