Call of Duty: World at War

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  • ESRB Rating: Mature
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Call of Duty: World at War is a first-person shooter and the latest installment in the Call of Duty video game series for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, DS, and PC. Moving back from the modern setting of CoD4, World at War is set in the Pacific theater and Eastern front of World War II. The violence is off the charts: this is a vision of World War II you've never seen before! Gone are gritty gray colors and sanitized violence. In its place are vibrant hues, gushing gore, and intense language. World at War will also expand upon Call of Duty 4's award-winning online multiplayer with new modes, drivable vehicles, and a host of lethal WWII-era weapons (including a flamethrower, the Tommy gun, and the world's first true assault rifle).

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Intense action [10] Braindead computer AI [5]
Addictive gameplay [8] Doesn't live up to expectations [2]
Fantastic multiplayer [7] Unresponsive controls [2]
Amazing visuals [7] Poor storytelling [1]
Just plain fun [6] Repetitive gameplay [1]
Tight controls [6] Not enough content [1]
Engaging story [4] Annoying audio [1]
Awesome audio [3]
Loads of content [3]
Innovative concepts [3]
Epic boss fights [1]
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Call of Duty: World at War - PS3

Pros Cons
Addictive gameplay Poor storytelling
Intense action  
Just plain fun  
Fantastic multiplayer  
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this gam was not as good as modern warfare but it was not horrible the story was horrible though but you gotta break some eggs to make a omlete

Call of Duty: World at War - PS3

Pros Cons
Intense action  
Awesome audio  
Addictive gameplay  
Fantastic multiplayer  
Loads of content  
Just plain fun  
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Call of Duty: World at War - PS3

Pros Cons
Amazing visuals Doesn't live up to expectations
Intense action  
Tight controls  
If it ain't broke...

Overall, Call of Duty: World at War is a great game. From the moment you begin playing, whether multi- or solo play, you feel immersed in the hell of war. The weapons are authenic, the environments are beautiful, and the controls are spot-on. The storyline, for those actually interested in plot, is fascinating in depth and emotion.

However, I believe the creators missed what gave CoD 4 its hightened popularity among gamers - SOMETHING NEW. With advanced weaponry, superior multiplayer action, and stunning visuals, CoD 4 gave gamers a unique approach to FPS games. I believe Infinity Ward would have done better to continue updating Modern Warfare with more maps, character customization, and other upgrades, rather than release ANOTHER WWII SHOOTER.

Call of Duty: World at War - PS3

Better than Modern Warfare

I like this game better than Modern Warfare simply because the graphics are better, and i love the Bouncing Betty's over claymores. the maps seem to be better. I do miss my MP5 and AK though. all this game really needs is 3x primary grenade perk instead of 2x , and were good to go, i also like the Flak Jacket perk.

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  • Jun. 10, 2009 Preview: Banzai Zombies: The Death Swamp Calls! (PS3)

    Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 surpassed the two million download mark in less than two months on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. If that's any indication to how good CoD: WaW's downloadable content is, Map Pack 2 will calm your appetite for brains with an all new Zombies Co-Op level (in addition to three new competitive multiplayer maps) when it comes out tomorrow, June 11. We talked to Treyarch's online community manager, Josh Olin, who gave us all the details on the Japanese zombie swamp, traps, and fiery hell hounds.

  • Nov. 21, 2008 Cheats: Call of Duty: World at War - Multiplayer Unlockables!

    Show off your battle scars with World at War's tour of duty.

  • Nov. 21, 2008 Cheats: Call of Duty: World at War - Trophies!

    Show off your battle scars with World at War's tour of duty.

  • Nov. 11, 2008 Review: Call of Duty: World at War - PS3

    For all the talk about how first-person shooters have milked World War II dry, the conflict's sheer battlefield variety and tactical scope make it a natural home for the genre. World at War doesn't innovate with quite the ambitious vigor of Call of Duty 4, and it falters a little on the single-player front, but it's every bit as energizing where it matters most.

    THE BOTTOM LINE: Developer Treyarch did a fantastic job of not reinventing the wheel with World at War. Rather, they took the best elements of Modern Warfare and expanded upon them. The end product is a thrilling experience that injects some of the visceral punch back into World War II. The single-player mode is short but sweet and it unlocks the awesome Nazi Zombies mode but the true strength of WaW is the compelling multiplayer, which should have you huddled in the virtual trenches for a long time to come.

  • Oct. 30, 2008 Preview: Call of Duty: Nazi Zombies

    There are real zombies in Call of Duty: World at War and we want their brains, now!