Wolfenstein 3D publisher recalls fight to distribute game in Germany — porn stores and plain packaging came to the rescue of 1990s FPS gamers

The publisher of Wolfenstein 3D, a popular FPS game from the 1990s, faced challenges distributing the game in Germany due to its Nazi symbols conflicting with German laws. Apogee Software, the game's publisher, fought legal battles to ensure the game's distribution in Germany, even using plain packaging to bypass customs and censorship. The game's voice overs were done by individuals with no knowledge of German, leading to humorous mispronunciations that amused German gamers. Wolfenstein 3D was initially only available in adult stores in Germany, alongside porn, due to legal restrictions on its content.