Call of Duty: World at War

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8.2
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.9
(13 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.4
(219 ratings)
 

The Bottom Line

Building on the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War thrusts players into the ruthless and gritty chaos of WWII combat like never before and challenges them to band together to survive the most harrowing and climactic battles in both the European and Pacific theaters. The title re-defines WWII games by offering an uncensored experience with unique enemies, jaw-dropping fire power like the flamethrower, and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters, ambush attacks, Banzai charges and cunning tactics, as well as explosive on-screen action through all new cooperative gameplay.

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Expert Reviews

GameZone review logo
80/100
score

Call of Duty: World at War is a solid entry to the DS's shooter library. While there are some problems here and there and it obviously won't provide the same cinematic feel as it's high-def console brethren, it still is a pretty solid shooter.

IGN review logo
83/100
score

World at War is pushing the limits of what DS can do, and the result is a pretty damn good first-person shooter on DS. What's next, n-Space?

Game Features

Mini-Games -- More than seven types of mini-games utilize the unique capabilities of the stylus and the dual screen interface. Players will transmit secret messages with Morse Code, disarm mines, parachute to safety, heal fellow soldiers and provide artillery support to achieve victory on some of the most chaotic battlefields in history.
Multiplayer -- With more than 10 maps available for Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Hunter/Prey, players can challenge their friends to a multiplayer match at any time. Up to four people can fight with or against one another, with access to a wide array of weaponry including fan favorites MP44 and Sten machine guns.

Game Specs

Modes
Campaign, Challenge, Free Play, Full Mission Single-Player, Online Co-op, Story, Wi-Fi Co-Op 4

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

 

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (1-4)

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Pad
Up = Sprint (Twice). Down = Crouch (Twice). Stand Up (Twice).

B Button
Change Stance (Twice)

X Button
Sprint

 

L Button
Fire. Throw Grenade. Melee.

R Button
Fire. Throw Grenade. Melee.

Touch Screen
Aim. Look. Change Weapon. Aim Down Sight. Equip Grenade. Reload. Mantle. Throw Back Grenade. Mount Weapon.

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Mild Language, Violence
 
Call of Duty: World at War Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:11/11/2008
Publisher:Activision
Developer:n-Space
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8
Gameplay
8
Graphics
8
Sound
8.5
Concept
8
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8/10
 

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