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Call of Duty: World at War

First seen: 2 november 2005

Information found in: from 176 sources in 20 countries.

Great Deal: $37.54

  • User Score (525)
    7.9 7.9 from 525 reviewers
  • Expert Score (111)
    8.3 8.3 from 111 reviewers
  • Gameplay (49)
    9.0 9.0 from 49 reviewers
  • Graphics (51)
    9.5 9.5 from 51 reviewers
  • Sound (50)
    9.5 9.5 from 50 reviewers
  • Storyline (4)
    8.5 8.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    9.1 9.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    9.7 9.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (13)
    9.2 9.2 from 13 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • excellent multiplayer maps, nazi zombie mode, nazi zombies, ww2 is fascinating again, some technically impressive moments
  • made by treyarch, annoying grenades, very familiar wwii surroundings, for the extra 30, dreadful spawning

Call of Duty®: World at War™ changes the rules of engagement by thrusting players into tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen in World War II. Experience an uncensored edge to combat, as soldiers face the most harrowing and climactic European and Pacific battles in which an enemy, who knows no surrender and no retreat, fights to the last breath, unleashing an arsenal of lethal surprising…

Specifications

  • Developer:
    Treyarch
  • Publisher:
    Activision Publishing, Inc.
  • Genre:
    Shooter
  • Release Date:
    11/11/2008
  • Console:
    Xbox 360
  • Game Rating:
    M (Mature) Blood and Gore Intense Violence Strong Language

Release Date

  • First seen
    2 November 2005

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  1. Call of Duty: World at War

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    19 November 2008
    Overall 8
    8.4
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    The Marine Raiders were elite units established by the United States Marine Corps during World War II to conduct amphibious light infantry warfare, particularly in landing in rubber boats and operating behind the lines. Read more

  2. Call of Duty: World at War

    Reviewer: ActionTrip
    27 November 2008
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    At any rate, you'll find that as a single-player experience, the game is far too short and lacks the compelling ambience of Modern Warfare. However, the multiplayer, more specifically the co-op, is where this game truly shines and from that perspective comes highly recommended from us. Should you decided to give it a try, make sure to dive into the all-new Nazi Zombie mode, which puts you and a group of up to 4 players against hordes of vicious zombies (that's when the... Read more

  3. Call of Duty World at War

    Reviewer: 360Evolved
    24 January 2009

    There really isn’t a whole lot more to say here, Call of Duty World at War, while going back to WW2, still manages to feel new and fresh, keeping it’s head above the crowd in the way over-saturated WW2 shooter market. The game features the same great look and frame rate as Modern Warfare, also featuring the overall same multiplayer options as well, with a few new exceptions, like the attack dogs and tanks. But the biggest new addition here, in my honest opinion,... Read more

  4. A realistic take on WWII… except with zombies.

    Reviewer: Game Revolution
    18 November 2008
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    You’re 16-years old and your parents have left town for the weekend. Do you: (a) spend the weekend catching up on schoolwork and cleaning the house, (b) lock up the house and stay at a friend’s house for the weekend, or (c) throw a big party and “borrow” Dad’s new Porsche for some impromptu street racing? If you answered (a) or (b), you’re not a very good liar and deserve whatever punishment your parents give you. For the correct answer is, of course, (c).... Read more

  5. Call of Duty: World at War

    Reviewer: GameSpy.com
    11 November 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    While Treyarch's WW2 shooter doesn't quite fill its predecessor's shoes, it's still a great game in its own right. Read more

  1. Call of Duty: World At War Activision for Xbox 360

    Reviewer: Superjoint Ritual, VideoGameReview
    20 February 2009
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    *This review is based on my the single player campain (that's not a typo ) on the veteran difficulty* After playing Call of Duty: WaW on the veteran difficulty level, the first question that pops in to my mind is," How the f did we win WW 2?" If this game is any indication of history, every Japanese and Nazi soldier had an unlimited supply of grenades, with throwing skills that would make Tom Brady jealous, expert marksmen who had bolt action rifles that reloaded as fast... Read more

  2. Stylish and Disgustingly brutal

    Reviewer: Andariel Halo "Disillusioned Smark", Amazon
    1 December 2009 See Product at Amazon ($19.99)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I played Call of Duty 2 and was given a great WWII game in the same general vein as Medal of Honor---that is, a PG-13/Moderate R type war with an emphasis on glory and America Eff Yeah glory. World at War is far more like a pulp comic take on it, but without the sleaze associated with such genres. Gore is a major factor now, including such heinously realistic things as mounted machine guns severing limbs, blood is up in your face, and stuff gets sickeningly real very... Read more or see product

  3. Stop calling it bad!

    Reviewer: GamePro.com
    5 January 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I know that this review is kinda late, but I want my input on this game to be heard. Now we all know how much of a fail Call of Duty 3 was, but we should really forget that and give Treyarch another chance. Almost everyone who has a PS3 or Xbox 360 has played this game, and whether Treyarch did a bad job on Call of Duty 3 or not World at War is still a really good game. It has wonderful visuals, really easy controls, and a load of DLC. We all had our problems as in the... Read more

  4. WWII Fans Will Love This Game

    Reviewer: Newegg
    8 June 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    If you're a fan of the WWII era, this game is for YOU. I love the entire Call of Duty series (including COD 4). . . The solo game is really good, but gameplay on XBox Live takes this to a whole other level. There are soooooo many different game types available for play online. . . and then there's Naz* zombies which takes this game is a whole other direction. Definitely worth picking-up!!! None that I can think of. Read more

  5. Mutil-Player Option

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    17 January 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Needs to be a split screen multi-player option, Not very fun being the second controller. Player 2 has only a crosshair and has no control over the movement of the screen nor can player 2 pick up ammo with out player 1 going to a downed firearm! Lame Read more

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