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Call of Duty World at War [Xbox 360]

Call of Duty World at War (2008)

FPS

Developer	Treyarch
Publisher	Activision
Series	Call of Duty

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Description

Building on the Call of Duty 4 engine, Call of Duty: World at War thrusts players into the ruthless and gritty chaos of WWII combat like never been before, and challenges them to band together to survive the most harrowing and climactic battles of WWII that led to the demise of the Axis powers on the European and South Pacific fronts. The title re-defines WWII games by offering an uncensored experience with unique enemies and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters, ambush attacks, Banzai charges and cunning cover tactics, as well as explosive on-screen action through all new cooperative gameplay.

Call of Duty 4 Technology – Built using the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War utilizes a bedrock of technology that delivers jaw-dropping visuals, while empowering players to employ elements like fire to affect the dynamics of the battlefield. Players that attempt to harness the power of new weapons, like the flamethrower, will find themselves capable of burning away environmental elements that give cover to a camouflaged enemy, leaving a charred battlefield – and their foes – in their wake.

Coordinated Assault and Support – For the first time in the franchise, Call of Duty: World at War introduces co-op, bringing fresh meaning to the "No One Fights Alone" mantra. Call of Duty: World at War co-op features up to four-players online, or two-player local split-screen, allowing gamers to experience harrowing single-player missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution. The title also incorporates traditional multiplayer components such as challenges, rankings and online stats into the co-op campaign for deeper re-playability and advanced gameplay..

New Theaters of Operation – Players fight as U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers facing enemies – some new to the Call of Duty franchise – that employ lethal new tactics and know no fear, no mercy, nor the rules of war. Epic conflicts are fought on multiple fronts, playing through the climactic battles of WWII in the grittiest, most chaotic and cinematically intense experience to date.

Innovative Multiplayer – Multiplayer builds from the success of Call of Duty delivering a persistent online experience for more squad based interaction. New development with party systems allows an intimacy with squad based combat never before seen in Call of Duty. Combined infantry and vehicle missions add a new dimension to the online warfare and offers more PERK abilities.

Cinematic Quality Graphics and Sound – Treyarch's award-winning sound department returns with effects that add to the already immersive cinematic intensity of the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare game engine.

Reviews on Call of Duty World at War [Xbox 360]

jeremy on Call of Duty World at War [Xbox 360], 24-05-2009

"If you have the game you can play with other xbox 360 players!"

Rowdy on Call of Duty World at War [Xbox 360], 06-02-2009

"I've been a fan of the Call of Duty series for quite some time now and I believe every follow-up in this series has surpassed its predecessor in every way.

However, as much as I enjoy playing Call of Duty: World at War, I think this fifth installment suffers from a few tiny annoying things. The thing that strook me was the bad A.I., combined with a few scripted events.

At one moment for example - early in the game when I played as a Russian Soldier - me and my platoon attacked a farm, located in the German countryside, where we had to storm and fight German troops. When the Germans were defeated, my fellow computer-controlled collegues were waiting for a scripted event to happen, but instead of joining them - and thus starting the scripted event - I went back to the battlefield and entered a small house I ignored the first time. Once inside I discovered German soldiers just standing there like nothing had happened. It seemed the many explosions and the screams of soldiers losing various limbs just passed them by. They only started acting the moment I started shooting at them. This wasn't the only situation this happens unfortunately.

Nevertheless, I think it's safe to say that if you've enjoyed the previous games, you're sure going to love this one. It has fluent controls, improved graphics and an improved and extended multiplaying experience to offer you. Heck, I think it even beats Modern Warfare's multiplayer-experience on every level.

Singleplayer is fun albeit short. Don't worry though. Just crank that difficulty up a little and you will be offered quite a resistance. Call of Duty World at War is not for the faint of heart by the way. Limbs and heads can be blown off, enemy survivors can be executed and some video footage can be a little to gruesome.

If you don't mind the little flaws and if you can look past by the fact that you're going back to WWII again you will discover a brutal, but fun and good WWII first person shooter. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed."