- November 18, 2008
- Treyarch
- 58h median play time
Call of Duty: World at War
One of the best shooters this year, Call of Duty: World At War is an explosive and powerful cinematic experience.
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Call of Duty: World at War brings WWII combat to life with gruesome realism and intensity. Its immersive four-player cooperative campaign and expanded multiplayer mode deliver epic fight sequences and new enemies, including Kamikaze fighters and Banzai charges. The game boasts enhanced vehicle-based action, varied weapons, and numerous Perks, maps, and challenges.











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2,047 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Call of Duty: World at War" is widely praised for its gritty portrayal of World War II, featuring dual narratives that follow American and Soviet soldiers. Players appreciate the emotional depth and character development, particularly in the Russian campaign, which is often highlighted as the stronger of the two. However, some critiques mention issues with repetitive mission design and technical glitches that can detract from the overall experience, though the engaging gameplay and the introduction of the iconic Nazi Zombies mode add significant value to the game.
“The story focuses on the friendship between soldiers and offers two distinct storylines, one for the Pacific and one for the Eastern fronts.”
“The campaign is incredibly immersive, the cutscenes are very well made, and the missions are diverse.”
“The story is rich, the gameplay is good, and it is historically accurate to a point.”
“The drawbacks include a few things, such as repetitive level design, with some missions feeling empty and ending in front of your eyes as you expect an additional thing to happen, the seemingly important dialogue cutting off right then and there without making much sense, to name a few.”
“In conclusion, while many people look fondly at Call of Duty: World at War, there's no denying that it's a significant entry in the franchise (offering a lengthy single-player campaign, iconic multiplayer, and groundbreaking zombie mode), the technical issues and lack of story depth can't be overlooked.”
“The story lacks innovation and memorable characters, making for a less impressive entry compared to the groundbreaking Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare released a year prior.”
Call of Duty: World at War
Platform Tested: Wii Genre: Action ESRB: M for Mature You probably know the pattern of ported Wii games by now: Game companies develop beautiful, complex games for the Xbox 360 and PS3, and then offer up stripped-down, buggy, hastily copied versions for the Wii. I'm thrilled to say that Call of D
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One of the best shooters this year, Call of Duty: World At War is an explosive and powerful cinematic experience.
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Call of Duty: World at War is a great first-person shooter, but it's still stuck in the shadow of an even greater one.
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