Call of Duty: World at War

 PlayStation 3
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 557 Ratings

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  1. KevinW.
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    If you enjoy the online part of call of duty, GET THIS GAME!!! Its similar to Call of Duty 4 but at the same time its different and its TIGHT!!! Trust me, this game is definitely going to keep me occupied until the next call of duty or hardcore shooter comes out.
  2. aronshade
    Nov 16, 2010
    10
    Probably the best WW2 game out there to date. Excellent game, very authentic, many WW2 guns to choose from. Highly realistic, Believable story, with a very fun online multiplayer. I highly recommend the game to any WW2 fan, you can even drive tanks! Plenty of add on maps, zombie features for extra fun, this is defenitly a collectors item!
  3. JimD.
    Nov 11, 2008
    10
    This is a great action-packed game. A great follow-up of the game of the year Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and it served its job. The graphics are amazing, the co-op campaign, and the online multiplayer modes. A must get for every gamer out there !
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Malakhyas
    May 7, 2019
    10
    The best world war 2 game ever made, good action, good gameplay and good music are in this game!
  7. LeventeP.
    Oct 31, 2008
    10
    just like call of duty 4 but world war two which puts its over the top. The tanks also add a lot more to the game making maps a lot bigger than the ones in call of duty 4. The game also focuses a lot more on the sniping aspect which will make snipers happy.
  8. JackH
    Nov 12, 2008
    9
    This game deserves a lot more credit than it's gotten. Aside from the very first mission in the game...it's all pretty well written...more intense than CoD4 even. The differences and why it is still worth a full purchase: It really wouldn't of made sense for them to make another modern warfare game Right after CoD4...people would be even more critical saying that treyarch This game deserves a lot more credit than it's gotten. Aside from the very first mission in the game...it's all pretty well written...more intense than CoD4 even. The differences and why it is still worth a full purchase: It really wouldn't of made sense for them to make another modern warfare game Right after CoD4...people would be even more critical saying that treyarch ripped off it it too much...and they couldn't of made this game a futuristic warfare game (like the year 2100...nothing too sci fi) because that wouldn't leave much room for Infinity ward to expand on when they do call of duty 6. Yes, there are plenty of WWII shooters out there...but this is the best, by far. Everything you loved about CoD4 with more action and vehicles etc...with the exception of it's cool weapons. You owe it to yourself to get this game. if you enjoyed CoD4 don't let false premonitions keep you from this title...Buy.… Expand
  9. JeffM.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    I should've seen this coming. As soon as gamers learned that Treyarch got the nod for the next COD installment, the fanboy tempers flared on all the major gaming forums. While they were bitching & whining about Infinity Ward not producing it & the "poor" decision to return to the WWII era, Treyarch quietly released one stunning still or breathtaking video after another. As a history I should've seen this coming. As soon as gamers learned that Treyarch got the nod for the next COD installment, the fanboy tempers flared on all the major gaming forums. While they were bitching & whining about Infinity Ward not producing it & the "poor" decision to return to the WWII era, Treyarch quietly released one stunning still or breathtaking video after another. As a history buff, I was privately cheering them on in their effort to get it right. And they DID get it right. Is it graphic, brutal, epic, and, at times, even cruel? Yes... but so was the war. And Treyarch's unflinching portrayal of the Japanese soldiers, the subject of so much virulent criticism, didn't cull hatred in my heart, but rather great admiration for their bravery and ferocity onthe battlefield. Critics be damned, this is one terrific FPS. If you're not a lemming, you owe it to yourself to check out COD WAW. IMHO, Treyarch did the franchise, and the warriors of that momentous conflict, proud.… Expand
  10. DavidDeRose
    Nov 4, 2008
    8
    Great game, not many flaws, except one thing. Multiplayer...the mp-40 German Machine gun with a " Black Dot" in WWII I'm sure they didn't have electronical aiming assistance. I'm History buff that studied that time era. I hope they did not implement that into the single player game.
  11. MatthewR.
    Jan 10, 2009
    9
    Treyarch had extremely difficult expectations to meet after the infamous call of duty 4: modern warfare became game of the year, and had won the gaming minds of millions of gamers all over the world, but i have to say that call of duty: world at war is the best first-person shooter i have ever played in my life. Although, perhaps the story mode is still extremely short, leaving it some Treyarch had extremely difficult expectations to meet after the infamous call of duty 4: modern warfare became game of the year, and had won the gaming minds of millions of gamers all over the world, but i have to say that call of duty: world at war is the best first-person shooter i have ever played in my life. Although, perhaps the story mode is still extremely short, leaving it some what overlooked, the online element in which call of duty masters has been perfected, with the addition of tanks making gameplay more realisitic and enjoyable for gamers. The slightly more controversial part of call of duty:world at war is the addition of Nacht der untoten (Nazi Zombies) which is a somewhat strange addition to call of duty:world at war showing imagination and i would say a bit of courage to add something nobody was expecting. To some up, call of duty world at war is a fantastic edition of the call of duty franchise which, i for one, will remember and cherish for years to come.… Expand
  12. WilliamM.
    Nov 11, 2008
    9
    From what i played of this game on the PC Beta it was very much similar to Cod 4 which i liked very much. I like some of the adjustments made such as dogs instead of helicopters. Bigger maps will also enhance the gameplay and i am very much looking forward to this game!
  13. AJ
    Nov 12, 2008
    9
    As a fan of the WW2 genre I was thrilled to see the Call of Duty franchise return to its grass roots. As most gamers know the Call of Duty franchise is at its best in WW2 - Proved by Call of Duty 1 and Call of Duty 2. However, after having doubts about the developer Treyarch prior to receiving the game, I was unsure if Call of Duty World at War could join that list. Now all doubts have As a fan of the WW2 genre I was thrilled to see the Call of Duty franchise return to its grass roots. As most gamers know the Call of Duty franchise is at its best in WW2 - Proved by Call of Duty 1 and Call of Duty 2. However, after having doubts about the developer Treyarch prior to receiving the game, I was unsure if Call of Duty World at War could join that list. Now all doubts have gone. Got to run - to play this amazing game.… Expand
  14. DominicR.
    Nov 17, 2008
    10
    Awesome game. Not as good as Call of Duty 4 but still an amazing game. Call of Duty 4 caught everyone by surprise. So we were expecting this game to be amazing which it still is, but will not get as good reviews as CoD 4.
  15. Davetherave
    Aug 22, 2010
    9
    World at war is a very underrated game, simply because of its predessor, cod 4
    I found while cod 4 was a great game, it was too over powered
    World at war's campaign is intense and has loads of things to do in it Coop, suped up multiplayer, and NAZI ZOMBIES, which is exelent along with some friends The multiplayer itself seems alot more fun rather than addictive like cod 4, which I prefur    World at war is a very underrated game, simply because of its predessor, cod 4
    I found while cod 4 was a great game, it was too over powered
    World at war's campaign is intense and has loads of things to do in it
    Coop, suped up multiplayer, and NAZI ZOMBIES, which is exelent along with some friends
    The multiplayer itself seems alot more fun rather than addictive like cod 4, which I prefur
    Overall, dont listen to people that say that cod 4 is the better one, because this game is better in its own little ways    … Expand
  16. Vormund_Bolt
    Sep 27, 2010
    9
    Even though there are countless WWII games out there, this one seems to still be interesting. Other games taking place during that era are generally monotonous, but this has some life to it. And to add some more differences to the game, the Nazi Zombies campaign surprisingly gets pretty playable.
  17. Nickabon
    Oct 19, 2010
    7
    Good game in solo mode. Had a difficult time distinguishing between friend and foe. Grenades pissed me off from start to finish. On-line Nazi Zombie play is great. Graphics - 9 : Story - 4 : Controls - 8 : Gameplay - 6
  18. Tokyochuchu
    Mar 31, 2012
    8
    I really love COD: World at War. I personally find the WWII setting much more interesting than the Modern Warfare equivalent. I prefer the online matches, too. The bare bones nature of it appeals to me. No heartbeat sensors, death streaks or game ending nuclear bombs... Just you, a gun, a few mines and maybe a pack of rabid attack dogs. FPS heaven! The single player campaign is descent,I really love COD: World at War. I personally find the WWII setting much more interesting than the Modern Warfare equivalent. I prefer the online matches, too. The bare bones nature of it appeals to me. No heartbeat sensors, death streaks or game ending nuclear bombs... Just you, a gun, a few mines and maybe a pack of rabid attack dogs. FPS heaven! The single player campaign is descent, but doesn't hit the same highs as the likes of Modern Warfare 2, BUT... You can play the entire thing in two player co-op which more than makes up for it. Going through the missions with a buddy in tow is hellaciously good fun. Ultimately, this is probably the best multiplayer FPS that I have ever played... Which is high praise indeed!… Expand
  19. Palp
    Jul 16, 2011
    6
    I have played several Call of Duty games and have enjoyed them all with the exception of this entry. My problem with the game isn't that Treyarch developed it, I have no problem with that. My biggest concern in regard to the game is just how much of a bland and boring retread it is of the World War II genre, providing nothing out of the ordinary to keep the player entertained.

    This game    I have played several Call of Duty games and have enjoyed them all with the exception of this entry. My problem with the game isn't that Treyarch developed it, I have no problem with that. My biggest concern in regard to the game is just how much of a bland and boring retread it is of the World War II genre, providing nothing out of the ordinary to keep the player entertained.

    This game shines in terms of production value without question, but pretty graphics, great sound and lighting only go so far to mask the average shooter underneath. The game lacks interesting characters or involving story. The campaign is short, well under 10 hours to complete, and the level design is standard for what people have come to expect out of a WWII shooter. My biggest problem with this game is just how safe Treyarch played it when developing the title. The original Modern Warfare had events that were almost larger than life, with your character escaping a capsizing ship, and a nuclear bomb scene that is arguably the most memorable thing to take place in a war themed shooter. This is why it's unfortunate that this game turned out so plain, and is ultimately a hold-over for those waiting for Modern Warfare 2.    … Expand
  20. Lobo_War_D
    Jun 22, 2012
    10
    My favorite CoD by far... I love the campaign, because it shows me how things in WW2 worked. The american campaign is not that exciting, but if you say that the russian campaign sucks, you are retarded. The multiplayer is just like CoD4: Great maps, medium quantity of weapons and it's really balanced. The zombies were the most awesome things, 'cause nobody would ever expect that from a CoD game.
  21. jbully95
    Oct 8, 2012
    7
    I reckon this was the last truly great campaign the CoD franchise made. This game draws you into the horrible events that occurred during the Second World War. The way this game makes you feel is that you can die at anytime and you are always expecting to be shot at out of nowhere. What makes this different to all the other CoD's is that you aren't a one man army in this game and you haveI reckon this was the last truly great campaign the CoD franchise made. This game draws you into the horrible events that occurred during the Second World War. The way this game makes you feel is that you can die at anytime and you are always expecting to be shot at out of nowhere. What makes this different to all the other CoD's is that you aren't a one man army in this game and you have to hide and take cover if you want to live. If you play like the way you play in Black ops or MW3 you will certainly get your face shot off instantly by the enemy. The online play to was also fun but was improved upon by Black Ops.… Expand
  22. Snidzz
    Dec 28, 2012
    10
    My favourite Call of Duty game. The simplicity of CoD4 plus the awesome maps and WW2 atmosphere makes for a very, very fun MP game. It may not be addictive as, say, MW2, but the fun factor more than makes up for that.
  23. LostNexusGamer
    Jan 3, 2014
    8
    Treyarch did a job well done here. While some might not like how WaW took the engine from MW1, I personally think it is acceptable and make the game better. The campaign is set in World war 2 and is boring at some points. WaW carried over MW1's multiplayer basically copying but adding tweaks and making changes but is still the fine Call of Duty experience. The true pride of the game isTreyarch did a job well done here. While some might not like how WaW took the engine from MW1, I personally think it is acceptable and make the game better. The campaign is set in World war 2 and is boring at some points. WaW carried over MW1's multiplayer basically copying but adding tweaks and making changes but is still the fine Call of Duty experience. The true pride of the game is the Co-op mode. This is the best Co-op to ever be released within a COD game. The package came a total of 3 Co-op set modes. (1) You could do a Co-op campaign mode to play together with. (2) You could have a competitive Co-op mode to rack up points against others. (3) The legendary Nazi Zombies mode and one of the best Co-op experiences this generation. Nazi Zombies packs you in a map with up to four players, and you survive an unlimited number of rounds. You may think it's just another dumb survival Co-op experience, but it really stands out from the unity required from each player. You can ditch the group and try to survive on your own, or you can keep with them and try to survive as a pack. New Treyarch COD games just don't have that original zombie survival feel also compared to this game. In reality, from its definite Co-op experience, this could be the second best game in the franchise, and is a game that should have deep interest for FPS Co-op fans.… Expand
  24. ii_like_bl00d
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    In my opinion, this is definitely the best looking Call of Duty game I have ever seen, the game was fun, gritty and perfectly represented the anarchy of war, particularly on veteran difficulty which made me feel like I was actually there.
  25. 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
  26. ClashRoyale
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Um game injustiçado por vi depois de COD 4 Mordem Warfare, mas é sem dúvidas uma obra prima.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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