Gary Grigsby's World at War

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. PC Format
    71
    Tragically, we lost a man. Attempting to play World at War, very sadly, he died of the most painful kind of boredom. [Nov 2005, p.100]
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  2. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Fast paced and flawed, but ultimately enjoyable. [June 2005, p.88]
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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    With an attractive PBEM option and game durations that can be measured in hours rather than days, this is definitely the grand-strategy title for those of us lumbered with obligations like jobs and school.
  5. GameSpy
    50
    Perhaps if Grigsby makes a sequel, it'll be smarter and more manageable. As it is now, World at War is the work of an ambitious developer whose ideas are bigger than the capabilities of his game.

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#56 Best PC Game of 2005

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. matwhit
    Apr 17, 2014
    10
    This is really an outstanding game for those who enjoy a turn based strategy game that is primarily military but also has economic andThis is really an outstanding game for those who enjoy a turn based strategy game that is primarily military but also has economic and technological decisions that greatly impact the game. The historical accuracy achieved through random events and timing of nations into the game is also very pleasing. The game accomodates for varying levels of AI competitiveness although it is definitely below human level and needs additional resources to complete for more advanced players. I'm yet to try the multi-player which is facilitated via the matrix website. Graphics reflect the age of the game but are servicable.
    Really outstanding game overall that has the best balance of strategic, tactical and economic/technological aspects for WW2 without extreme complexity.    … Full Review »
  2. DennisK.
    Oct 28, 2005
    8
    Axis and allies on the pc just like the board.
  3. Chimp
    May 30, 2005
    5
    If you like the board game axis and allies, get this, its pretty much the same. if you want a deep global WWII experience where almostIf you like the board game axis and allies, get this, its pretty much the same. if you want a deep global WWII experience where almost anything is possible, get hearts of iron 1 or 2.… Full Review »
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