Call of Duty: World at War

List Price: $49.99 Discount Price: $24.00

Features:

• Set in the Pacific Theater of World War II
• Powered by Call of Duty 4: Modern Wafare technology
• Includes perks, rankings, and stats
• Participate in up-to four-player cooperative gameplay
• New infantry and vehicle-based weapons

Customer Reviews:

Terrible [Posted on 2008-12-31]
This game is terrible. The graphics are not any better than the previous call of duty, The language is very offensive, it takes you back to WW2, so the weaponry isn't as advanced as Call of Duty 4, and the tank control is jerky and irregular...The entire game is a giant step backward from COD4...It sucks!

Unplayable  [Posted on 2009-01-01]
I've bought and played every previous COD game and had no problems. This one won't play. Black screen. I have the hardware and updated drivers required on the box but apparently some nuance of video card means it shows a black screen while you can hear the music and even clicks as the mouse passes over options.

I tried asking their support web address about it but no response. I even tried the various "fixes" suggested on web forums with no luck. Probably the worst rip off in gaming software I've ever experienced, as even terrible games usually at least work. Now I can see why so many feel justified in copying games, since you can't return opened software and this company has succeded in stealing money from apparently thousands of buyers with no apparent concern.

I will never buy a new COD product again, as I don't enjoy being ripped off. I read the bad reviews and still took a chance on this game. I wish I had listened.

COD World at War falls short  [Posted on 2009-01-01]
I have been a fan of the Call of Duty series from the beginning and have owned and played every new release. Like every other COD fan I was anxious for this new release. Now... I am really disappointed.

The game installs and plays fine for me... no technical problems (out of the norm) to speak of.

It falls short in game play and fun. As with Treyarch's other "masterpiece", Call of Duty 3, this one falls short. By now Activision should know that Infinity Ward knows what works. Had Infinity Ward developed this game (like they did COD 2 and 4), even in a WWII setting, I think it would have been a success instead of the disappointment it is.

Don't let me understate the game... it is "good," just not great like we had come to expect from Call of Duty. Both 2 and 4 are destined to become all time classics, while 3 and 5 are mostly forgettable.

I still play the game, and if you're a die hard Call of Duty fan you'll buy this game no matter what we write here. Just take the advice and don't expect COD 4 greatness, and you'll likely enjoy it.

I can't put my finger on the why. Something about the game play just doesn't feel right... the maps and plot, along with weapons and graphics are good, just doesn't deliver for ME. Others may thoroughly enjoy it.

I might add that my 14 year old son, who also love the series, feels the same. Comments from others I know who play express similar sentiments. Infinity Ward, thankfully, is developing the next release and so we have something to look forward to.

Shame on Activision [Posted on 2009-01-03]
When I purchased this game from Amazon.com, I was fully aware of the poor ratings. Unfortunately, I couldn't believe Activision would knowingly put out such a poor product. This game is a piece of junk compared to COD4. You are channeled through narrow passages throughout the game, the guns don't sound real (the B.A.R sounds like a cap gun), the colors are washed out but worst of all is the constant crashes. Blue screen, black screen, and auto reboot. Don't blame my computer, its new, powerful and clean. Other new, much more demanding games work fine. I guess stealing people's money is in season and Activision wants to get their share too. Compare this review to my review for Crysis!

Yeah....save your money. [Posted on 2009-01-04]
Ive played the other Call of Duty games which are FAR superior to this game. Almost every mission feels like the same thing....boooooorrrring!

In easy mode it took me 1 day to finish the game. Ive already un-installed it as I have no intentions of playing it again. Spend your money elswhere.

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