Call of Duty: World at War

 PlayStation 3
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 557 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 375 out of 557
  2. Mixed: 125 out of 557
  3. Negative: 57 out of 557
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  1. galanteo94
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Es cierto que este juego no es tan completo como los Modern Warfare pero tiene a su favor que el modo Campaña está mucho mejor trabajado, jugar a este juego en difícil te sumerge a la sensación de pesadilla que supuso estar en la II Guerra Mundial.
  2. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    82/100 .
  3. bramchvh
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    This game is still surprisingly good. The campaign was quite interesting and kept my attention the whole way through. the guns feel really satisfying to use. The multiplayer is really fun because you feel like you are in the maps and not controlling a person which is really hard for old games to do given the graphics. the zombies isnt very polished but still fun to spend a lot of time inThis game is still surprisingly good. The campaign was quite interesting and kept my attention the whole way through. the guns feel really satisfying to use. The multiplayer is really fun because you feel like you are in the maps and not controlling a person which is really hard for old games to do given the graphics. the zombies isnt very polished but still fun to spend a lot of time in and a great start for a great gamemode.… Expand
  4. uoKAOS
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    A great and really cool CoD game, but not necessarily one of my favorite, by the way, almost everything about this game is very cool. Beautiful graphics, really playable, amazing campaign and very dope Nazi Zombie mode too!
  5. BrianDavid94
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'dQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I play on every platform but prefer PlayStation.

    Treyarch did a good job with the Call of Duty franchise. The addition of zombie’s mode is a lot of fun for a little while but gets boring quick. Graphics aren’t as good as Modern Warfare but not much to complain about. Campaign was good from what I remember. Spent a good amount of time with this game but not as much as the Infinity Ward versions. I think I just prefer the modern setting.    … Expand
  6. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Such an amazing game. A shame it was already infested with hackers by 2010 and couldn’t experience it in its prime.
  7. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  8. BatmanTheNr1
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    if you love history and specifically the ww2 setting, then this is your game!!!!!
  9. UriBendy
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Dark story,violence,good online and great zombies mode what do you want else ha
  10. Badr90s
    Sep 23, 2021
    8
    The best world war game so far, showing different prespectives on each side soviet and american but not japanese and German which lacks the process if being perfect but still great
  11. FidelGastro
    May 21, 2021
    10
    Playing this game was a phenomenal experience. Both in terms of graphics, which is really breathtaking for 2008, but also in terms of how the game itself is processed. The breathtaking story, especially the Soviet campaign, is epic. But I must also say that the American campaign in the Pacific is also excellent.

    As in any game, Call of Duty has a wide variety of weapons to choose from.    Playing this game was a phenomenal experience. Both in terms of graphics, which is really breathtaking for 2008, but also in terms of how the game itself is processed. The breathtaking story, especially the Soviet campaign, is epic. But I must also say that the American campaign in the Pacific is also excellent.

    As in any game, Call of Duty has a wide variety of weapons to choose from. Excellent dubbing, excellent soudtrack.
    I fell in love with the short films that were always shown before the start of the mission.

    I was a little sorry that the single player was not longer. It could accommodate more events that happened during World War II.

    In conclusion, I have to take my hat off in front of Activision and Treyarch. I do not regret a single minute of playing this masterpiece. So I have to rate this game 10/10.    … Expand
  12. eva3si0n
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Call of Duty World at War is the first serious game from Treyarch that showed the potential of the studio. Yes, it was unrealistic to compare with Modern Warfare. But given the fashion in those years for WW2 games, the game itself turned out to be excellent. There is all the best that the series collected for the previous 4 parts. The last normal COD in the WW2 setting. Great company 4.5Call of Duty World at War is the first serious game from Treyarch that showed the potential of the studio. Yes, it was unrealistic to compare with Modern Warfare. But given the fashion in those years for WW2 games, the game itself turned out to be excellent. There is all the best that the series collected for the previous 4 parts. The last normal COD in the WW2 setting. Great company 4.5 hours in a great soundtrack. One of the best in the series.… Expand
  13. darklordanakin
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    world at war is one of the best Call of Duty games. The storyline, gameplay, and environment are what immerses you in the game. The story makes you campaign as the USA and as the Soviets. The repeated banzai charges and suicidal jap soldiers always keep you on your toes while the Soviet's campaign shows you the horrors of war depicted by both sides.

    the multiplayer is also amazing, with    world at war is one of the best Call of Duty games. The storyline, gameplay, and environment are what immerses you in the game. The story makes you campaign as the USA and as the Soviets. The repeated banzai charges and suicidal jap soldiers always keep you on your toes while the Soviet's campaign shows you the horrors of war depicted by both sides.

    the multiplayer is also amazing, with several different maps and weapons you can even to his day, 12 years later, you can still find matches and have a lot of fun

    10/take out those f*cking pt boats    … Expand
  14. Ryderbro1
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best way to describe it is it was the cod series at its best, if cod ww2 is a Hollywood movie than world at war is a documentary that doesn't pull its punches… Expand
  15. Hellgates666
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This was both an iconic and game changing call of duty. With the introduction of Nazi Zombies, this game set off what can only be described as a cultural gaming phenomenon, that would grow into so much more. The story mode was solid, and the multiplayer was fun. I absolutely adore this game, which gave me an appreciation for Call of Duty I never had before.
  16. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR
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  17. vadergamerboss
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This might be the greatest and most true to life cod game to have ever been. With it's dark gritty world war 2 setting, it gives you a perspective of the war that we haven't seen a great a mount of in recent war movies and video games. The way that it has taken all the chances and has dived deep into the stories of the brave men who fought at the time. This game is over all the greatestThis might be the greatest and most true to life cod game to have ever been. With it's dark gritty world war 2 setting, it gives you a perspective of the war that we haven't seen a great a mount of in recent war movies and video games. The way that it has taken all the chances and has dived deep into the stories of the brave men who fought at the time. This game is over all the greatest way to show other developers what a true historical war game should be.… Expand
  18. ClashRoyale
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Um game injustiçado por vi depois de COD 4 Mordem Warfare, mas é sem dúvidas uma obra prima.
  19. Malakhyas
    May 7, 2019
    10
    The best world war 2 game ever made, good action, good gameplay and good music are in this game!
  20. KingJailson
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Melhor FPS de segunda guerra mundial de todo o call of duty, campanha incrivel e zombies maravilhoso.
  21. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  22. GnArLY173H3aD
    Aug 25, 2018
    9
    While it may not have lived up to the standards of the previous installments such as Modern Warfare, World at War is still an underrated gem that captures a very realistic and great depiction of what is known as the largest human catastrophe in history. Multiplayer is still very enjoyable, albeit with some flaws, and Nazi Zombies is probably the best game mode overall.
  23. Verwey
    Nov 21, 2017
    9
    My favourite COD game ever. I really enjoy world war 2 shooters and this is by far the best! no COD game captured its setting better than this! still love to play it even today!
  24. Alio
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Best call of duty campaign of all time ,all the history of world of war 2 is in this game campaign when u play as two soldiers,one American, one soviet soldier ,greatest Most darkest bloody game that was set in Ww2 u feel how it was at the Time of the war ,the multiplayer and zombies are just as great as other cod games before Mw2
  25. Duke_Nukem
    Mar 2, 2017
    9
    Very good WW2 shooter with big maps and realistic weapons. It's not an easy game to play but very rewarding. You even get to drive and shoot tanks. I especially like the local co-op mode; great fun! Maybe the graphics are a bit bland and outdated by now, but the gameplay is still awesome.
  26. Oriville
    Dec 8, 2016
    10
    This was my first CoD game, so I might be a little bias, but I love this game! I have only ever liked the Treyarch CoDs and that will probably always be the case. The story of this game is so mind-mindbogglingly good, better than any other CoD that I've ever played! With that said, I didn't get into the American story very much, but I sure got into the Russian side! I love the RussianThis was my first CoD game, so I might be a little bias, but I love this game! I have only ever liked the Treyarch CoDs and that will probably always be the case. The story of this game is so mind-mindbogglingly good, better than any other CoD that I've ever played! With that said, I didn't get into the American story very much, but I sure got into the Russian side! I love the Russian story, the passion which I think the American side lacks. Of course by passion I mean absolute hatred but hey! These 4 zombie maps are a fantastic opening to the others that we got in BO1-3. This, in my opinion, is and always will be the best CoD.… Expand
  27. itsjustJ
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    This game was truly awesome. Some many hours (days) logged into multiplayer. Hackers eventually ruined it though sadly. I hope CoD gets the hint from the FPSers out there that we want to go back to WW1/WW2. I really hope BF1 destroys CoDIF in sales. Maybe remaster this work of art at least? Please?
  28. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    8
    Call of Duty: World at War is a first-person shooter video game developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.

    + Good Campaign
    + Good Multiplayer
    + Zombie Mode
  29. josesueiro
    May 7, 2016
    8
    Call of Duty: World at War is a first-person shooter video game developed by Treyarch and published by Activision.

    + Good Campaign
    + Good Multiplayer
    + Zombie Mode
  30. RETROBOTER
    Apr 25, 2016
    8
    Graphic: 8/10
    Sound: 8/10
    + great WW2 setting, zombie mode, good story, extensive multiplayer, huge weapon arsenal, - blurry textures Conclusion: As a big fan of WW2 shooters, World at War did it well. The story is direct and shows the nightmare of WW2. As expected, the multiplayer is great, nice maps, cool "old" arsenal and a lot of modes to play weeks combined with the zombie    Graphic: 8/10
    Sound: 8/10

    + great WW2 setting, zombie mode, good story, extensive multiplayer, huge weapon arsenal,

    - blurry textures

    Conclusion: As a big fan of WW2 shooters, World at War did it well. The story is direct and shows the nightmare of WW2. As expected, the multiplayer is great, nice maps, cool "old" arsenal and a lot of modes to play weeks combined with the zombie mode. The sound of the game is also successful, even the sound of the guns.    … Expand
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#20 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#11 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#64 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. GameDaily
    80
    Call of Duty: World At War needs better character development and more "oh my God" moments. However, it's still a terrific first-person shooter. The combat is tight, the presentation shines and the multiplayer, particularly Nazi Zombie mode and co-op campaign, will keep you blasting enemy soldiers for weeks.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    92
    Treyarch did a remarkable job of breathing new life into the WWII shooter. They followed the conventions outlined by Infinity Ward to a tee and, as a result, created a shooter that is every bit as good as last year's entry. Of course, there isn't a whole lot of innovation this time around, but the increased Multiplayer options, new settings, and great enemy A.I. should more than satisfy all but the most jaded Infinity Ward fanboys.
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  3. GameZone
    85
    Call of Duty: World at War is a solid entry to the franchise, offering some pretty intense gameplay and nice new online features. However, the return to WWII means that it feels like a game you’ve played before.
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