Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the Xbox 360 completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining World War II gameplay. In this edition, players are thrust into the final, tension-filled battles against a new, ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen in a WWII title. Building on the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, this installment promises to immerse players in gritty, chaotic combat. You'll have to band together to survive harrowing and climactic battles that defined WWII and led to the demise of the Axis powers.  | 
Call of Duty: World at War promises to immerse players in gritty, chaotic combat. View larger. | 
The potent flamethrower will set the battlefield ablaze. View larger. |
From the remains of Russia and the ruins of Berlin, to the beach and jungles of the deadly Pacific Theater, Call of Duty: World at War's campaign gameplay employs features that were only available in multiplayer gameplay in the previous installments. With this title you can take advantage of perks, rankings, and online stats in an up-to-four-player cooperative gameplay that is sure to revolutionize the way you play Call of Duty. And with new infantry and vehicle-based weapons, such as the potent flamethrower, you'll have the tools you need to set the battlefield ablaze and defeat the enemy.
Battle against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite German soldiers. View larger. | 
Engage in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across a variety of Pacific and European locations. View larger. |
Advanced Enemies, New Environments, and Fearless Tactics
You've never encountered combat challenges like those presented in Call of Duty: World at War. Prepare yourself to face off against ruthless enemies who employ advanced tactics. Your foes will stop at nothing to defend their homelands. With swampy ambushes, tree-top snipers, and fearless Kamikaze attacks, there is no safe place to turn. As U.S. Marine and Russian conscripts, you'll battle against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite German soldiers in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across a variety of Pacific and European locations. On foot, behind the wheel, or in the air, you'll have to be relentless to achieve victory.Cutting-Edge Technology and Physics-Enabled Battlefields
Call of Duty: World at War utilizes cutting-edge technology, including highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing, environmental lighting and amazing special effects to deliver best-of-breed visuals. Depth of field, rim-lighting and texture-streaming technology bring the adrenaline-pumping combat to life. And with physics-enabled battlefields and fire that spreads realistically through environments, you'll feel immersed in battles that are both life-like and dynamic. Cooperative Campaign Mode
For the first time in franchise history, Call of Duty introduces cooperative campaign gameplay, bringing a breath of fresh air to "No One Fights Alone." This gameplay mode allows up to four players to meet and play online, or a two-player local split-screen co-op. Now you can share the terrifying experience of campaign missions with your friends for greater camaraderie and improved tactical execution. Co-op mode also incorporates innovative multiplayer components, such as challenges, rankings and online stats, and even features a competitive co-op mode that will identify the best player on your team. Improved Online Multiplayer Action
Call of Duty: World at War once again delivers sophisticated, class-based, online multiplayer action that has made the series famous. New additions include vehicle combat with tanks, and Call of Duty: World at War rounds out the multiplayer experience with improved features, such as persistent stats, player rankings, upgradeable weapons, squad-based gameplay, customized classes, enhanced perks, and more.
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Call of Duty: World at War Reviews
While new to gaming, I am not new to history. I became hooked after buying and playing COD: Modern Warfare. It was natural for me to move on to World at War as I am huge WWII history buff. While there are many of the same flaws between these two games, I really did enjoy the game play. Sadly, I was forced to shut my brain off to obvious historical flaws...
Historical Flaws in COD: World at War
1. ABSOLUTELY NO way from anything but point blank range can a Soviet T34 tank defeat German Tiger, King Tiger or Panther tanks.
2. Rates of fire for MG42 and FG42 weapons are so HIGH that a short burst would shred and kill any target within range but instead same damage model applies to these weapons.
3. Grenade damage is near nil unless you are right on top of the blast
4. Hit on Soviet T34 tank from German 8.8cm Flak/tank gun is NOT survivable.
5. Browning .30 cal is NOT a portable weapon like the FG42
6. Computer controlled squad members are more of a hindrance than help
Things I really liked....
1. Ability to compare weapons of that era against one another
2. Hand to hand combat
3. Flying the PBY-Catalina
4. sniping
Ok to start off. Let me get something strait. This was not developed by Infinity Ward. But by Treyarch. And thats a good thing. Because IW (Infinity Ward) does a good job, but not good enough. NOTICE: the game physics are the same as COD 4. Thats because IW came up with some pretty good stuff. Like the health system, (thats like real life) and aiming down sight. But treyarch has so much more skill. Because they take what IW has thought of, and make it 10 times better. Like for instance, COD 4 had a great, intense, dramatic, awesome campaign. Treyarch with COD 5 made the campaign more intense, dramatic, awesome campaign. That is my intro, I will write the rest of the review on campaign, online, co-op, the bonus nazi zombies, and my outro
CAMPAGN: Well to start off the story is TRUE. yep true. treyarch is one of the only companies in the world who will take the time to find hundreds and hundreds of files from history. So much history, that this can be a fun way to learn about WW2. there is so much history in this game. that if you aim you're target at any allied person, plane, or ship. it will tell you the name of the person, ship, or plane. and what class it is. You play the role of two people, pvt. Miller and on the russian side, pvt. petrinko. (sorry if I didn't remember the name but it's something like that) And guess what? Those guys are real people, and everyone else who the game will say it's name. This is not you're average campaign, it's THE BEST. These guys have there history right.
ONLINE: Perfect for anyone who got exited about COD 4's multyplayer. Same physics, earn you're way up for better perks, guns, grenades, and attachments. Good maps, clean, fun, and barely any glitches. Plus get more maps from map packs 1, 2, and 3.
NAZI ZOMBIES: This is a new addition to the game. EXTREMELY addictive. you start of in a room with only a pistol. there are five windows with barriers. The zombies will start to brake of the windows. TIP: on rounds 1 2 and 3 only use you're knife. Every time you kill a zombie or rebuild a barrier, you get points. (these points are like money) This game goes on forever until you either die or quit. The strategy of this game is to earn 2000 points in the first room.
Then open the door with chalk writing that says HELP. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPEN THE STAIRS IN THE MAIN ROOM. Anyway, in the help room, in the corner is a long rectangular box with two question marks on the top of it. This will be the key to the game. Its the Random Weapon Box. It costs 950 points. Keep using this until you have two decent weapons. You can also buy weapons from the chalk drawing on the wall, but those aren't as good as some of the lucky ones in the box. Anyway if you aren't satisfied with the two rooms you already have. Go into the help room and you will see a second set of stairs. OPEN THESE IS YOU WANT TO GO UPSTAIRS SO BAD! If you open the other ones it will make the game ten times harder. Overall fun bonus game!
Co-op: This is a fun way to enjoy the great campaign, but with a friend. NOTICE: you need two controllers to play co-op and some levels are not available in co-op.
OUTRO: Well as you can see, a worth while game. This game has been totally forgotten! With the release of Modern Warfare 2 No one remembers this game. One of my friends used to play this game all the time ALL THE TIME. But after MW2. He didn't even know what I was talking about. So I had him play it, and memories started to flow back to him, and he just got totally SUCKED. And with Nazi Zombies thats just icing on the cake. Plus all three map packs adds a couple years of enjoyment. Plus for the first time ever, you can reduce the graphic content in the options menu. And another first, in fall 2010 treyarch will release another call of duty, but this time.. about Vietnam. IW will no longer be in the call of duty productions. Don't take that as complete truth, thats just a rumor for now. But time will tell.
Over all a REALLY GREAT game!
I have not played the game myself but my boyfriend and my brother have not stopped playing it since it came in, so I guess it is a very good game.
I bought "Call of Duty: World at War", which is about World War II. I am a new gamer, havihg gotten my first video game player in the summer of 2009 (an XBOX 360). This game is fun, fast-moving, anc colorful. For a novice like me, it lets me progress, move on without getting trapped or stuck at any level. Yes, it is a point and shoot experience and not the role-playing experience. But when you need point and shoot, this fits the mood. Role playing games (like Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age Origins, Assassiins Creed 2) are great in a cup-of-coffee way. But Call of Duty is a different kind of jolt, an intense one when you don't want the coffee. I recommend this game!
This Call of Duty deals with WWII and is one of my very favorites. Recommended for XBox 360 fans.
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