User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-16

   Call of Duty: World at War is the best game i have ever played hands down. No matter how many times i played the campaign it never got old. Nazi Zombie sessions often go for hours with the fun I have. Online multiplayer is the funnest and competitive ranking system. The maps are great and though a bit predictable, it stays fun. Many people told me that COD4 Modern Warfare was better so traded mine in to get it and im sad to say I was disappointed. I was annoyed of the COD 4 story line as soon as I finished it. The lag on the servers was unbearable and I couldn't look at it. I sold it immediately.
   
   Now I'm going to buy the game again because I still haven't played a game as fun as this with such replay value. Both modern warfares cant compare with this one even though its WWII. Don't make a mistake that I did and get and keep this game forever. ITS THE BEST! Sounds, texture, dialog, and imagery makes you feel the war (especially with surround sound :P). Amazing work.
   
   User: Rod Danan
   Rating:
   Summary: best game ever
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-09

   I've played a lot of FPS games and in my personal opinion the call of duty games, and the battlefield games are by far my favorite. This game in particular though is excellent. I played the whole game with my wife (two player co-op) and it was a blast. The mass multilayer online is a blast as well. For anyone that loves FPS games this is a must have.
   
   User: Paul A. Alkema Jr.
   Rating:
   Summary: Great Game!
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-07

   It's only natural to try and compare this to COD MW, but really this is just a nice treat to hold us over until COD MW2. This is a great game and worth the money. Very interesting and worth the money.
   
   User: Steven M. Shearer
   Rating:
   Summary: Great game with something interesting at the end
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

4. Review Date: 2009-10-26

   I never used to play Shooter type games. In fact, I HATED them before I actually came across this game at Connecticon 09. I sat down and started to play it. I could NOT put down the controller. I actually sat down and played it for a few hours. It was an amazing game. The controls feel so natural and the how accurate they are with the design of the game amazed me. It was the best game I have ever played ever since the new gen of game systems have come out! I played it on the Xbox 360 at connecticon, and I learned the controls instantly as if I played it before and never have. I loved the game on the 360, and hope its the same on the PS3 as that's what I own at my house. I got Call of Duty 4, and was disappointed at how quickly I was able to beat it. I played it for a few hours and it was over. I suck on online, so I wont be playing it online that often. I hope this game isn't as over as quickly as Modern Warfare.
   
   User: Varnis54
   Rating:
   Summary: Can not put down the controller!
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

5. Review Date: 2009-10-22

   This game was a must buy for me. I have always loved World War 2 FPS. If it has Nazis in it I want to play it. Also I enjoyed COD 4 so I hoped this would be better considering it's a World War 2 shooter. This game had decent graphics. There are times of brilliance and moments of disappointment. The game is a lot darker than COD 4. I believe this was an attempt to cover some bad textures. The online is in my opinion not as addictive as COD 4. There is a great game mode Nazi Zombies which added a lot of replay value to this title. There is a better story in this installment, but I still have had no drive to replay the campaign yet.
   
   Presentation- The overall feel of this game is dark. The music is good; the lack of cut scenes hurt the campaign just as with COD 4. 4/5
   
   Graphics- The graphics are not as well done as COD 4. This game has darker levels to try to hide some texture details. This hurts the overall look of the game. 4/5
   
   Story- The story is better done than COD 4, the characters are better developed. The end of the game is really satisfying. Although some cut scenes would have helped. 4/5
   
   Game play- It has basically the same controls as COD 4, and it has no major issues. The guns are well reproduced and even the sniper rifle scopes are reminiscent of the scopes of the time. A cover system would be nice. 4.5/5
   
   Lasting Appeal- This game has a lot of replay value. The online is similar to COD 4, but in my opinion not as good. The campaign doesn't have a lot of replayability, but Nazi Zombies does. With the map packs that you can purchase, zombies adds an additional 200 hours of game play. This mode is very addicting especially with some friends. 5/5
   
   The Verdict- This game may have been forgotten based on its predecessor, but zombies adds a lot of replay value to this title. The campaign is also worth a play through not much more. The online is average not as good as COD 4. Zombies though will make this game a classic in the future. 4.3/5
   
   
   
   User: Steven Herring
   Rating:
   Summary: Zombies make this game a classic...
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

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Editorial Reviews

Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the Sony PlayStation 3 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.

Product Details

1. Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the PlayStation 3 redefines World War II gameplay
2. Battle against fearless Japanese and German soldiers in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across Pacific and European locations
3. Best-of-breed visuals, with highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing, environmental lighting and amazing special effects
4. Cooperative campaign gameplay allows up to four players to meet and play online, or a two-player local split-screen co-op
5. Online multiplayer action includes vehicle combat with tanks and a host of improved in-game, statistical features