Call of Duty World at War

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This game brings an uncensored edge to combat as soldiers face harrowing European and Pacific battles.
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8.1
very good
 

Game Overview

This game brings an uncensored edge to combat as soldiers face harrowing European and Pacific battles.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
85/100
score

All told, Call of Duty: World at War is a great first-person shooter and undoubtedly among the best that the Wii has to offer.

GameZone review logo
81/100
score

It would be easy to let the gameplay stop you from wanting to play Call of Duty: World at War, but there are just so many other things the game has to offer. If you own a Wii and are confident in your Wii remote abilities than this is an excellent game to

IGN review logo
80/100
score

Call of Duty: World at War isn't a perfect FPS on Wii, and when it all boils down, you can find a better controlling game - one with a slicker framerate, too - in EA's "Medal of Honor Heroes 2." What you won't find in Heroes though, or in any other Wii FP

Game Features

Multiplayer -- Call of Duty: World at War will support intense, online multiplayer action using the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine. Bringing multiplayer to the Wii for the first time in the Call of Duty franchise, players will be able battle it out in a variety of game types, plus upgrade and customize characters by using perks and completing challenges.
Squadmate -- This cooperative mode lets players team up to play alongside friends and family. At any moment, a second Wii Remote can be activated, giving the second player their own aiming crosshair to provide cover and added firepower while fighting alongside their Squadmate.
New Theaters of Operation -- Players fight as U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers facing enemies that employ lethal new tactics and know no fear, or no mercy. 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.
Combat-Look -- Call of Duty: World at War includes "Combat-Look" technology -- as the player runs through the game's diverse environments and topographies, the vertical line of sight discreetly adapts to keep players focused on the battlefield without having to radically adjust for uphill/downhill grade variations in the terrain. This system still allows complete freedom and mobility for targeting and results in a smoother and more playable Wii experience than ever before.
Wii Zapper Support -- Call of Duty: World at War fully supports Nintendo's innovative and unique Zapper controller through a customized game setting that allows the entire game, including multi-player, to be played with the Zapper. This customized setting adds a new way to play by incorporating unique gestures and button layouts that add to the Call of Duty experience.
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Game Specs

Audio/Video
In-Game Dolby Digital

Controllers
Nunchuk Controller, Wii Zapper

 

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Co-Op, Full Mission Single-Player, Online Co-op, Story

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Stick
Move. Strafe.

Control Pad
Up = Jump. Left = Toggle Special Weapon. Kill Streak Reward (Hold). Right = Cycle Weapon. Down = Melee.

A Button
Lock Camera. Sprint.

B Button
Fire

1 Button
Pause Menu. Show Objectives.

 

2 Button
Scoreboard

Pointer
Aim. Look.

C Button
Change Stance. Prone (Hold).

Z Button
Aim Down the Sight

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Strong Language, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Wii
Release Date:11/11/2008
Publisher:Activision
Developer:Treyarch
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.1
Gameplay
5.6
Graphics
8.7
Sound
9
Concept
8.9
Difficulty: Hard
OVERALL
8.1/10
Call of Duty: World at War for Nintendo Wii
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