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  • Summary: Call of Duty returns to its roots with Call of Duty: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation. Land in Normandy on D-Day and battle across Europe through iconic locations in historys most monumental war. Experience classic Call of Duty combat,Call of Duty returns to its roots with Call of Duty: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation. Land in Normandy on D-Day and battle across Europe through iconic locations in historys most monumental war. Experience classic Call of Duty combat, the bonds of camaraderie, and the unforgiving nature of war against a global power throwing the world into tyranny. Expand
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  1. Positive: 62 out of 83
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  1. Nov 2, 2017
    95
    Call of Duty: WW2 is the best Call of Duty in years. Bombastic story, killer grounded multiplayer, and a dark and scary Zombies make up one of the most complete and enjoyable Call of Duty experiences in years.
  2. Nov 2, 2017
    90
    A spectacular release that has a strong chance of becoming a fan favourite as one of the best Call of Duty releases in years.
  3. Nov 15, 2017
    85
    If you buy Call of Duty games every year, there's no reason to pass on WWII, which is a quality installment in the long-running franchise. The single-player portion was surprisingly good, but with the exception of the new War mode, the multiplayer was not to my liking. The developers wanted the multiplayer to be more rapidly paced, but it lacks balance because the Airborne division is incredibly overpowered. The Nazi Zombies mode is fun, as always. WWII is a good break from the science-fiction mechanics of the past few releases in the series, and it's a worthwhile purchase since you're bound to sink dozens of hours into it.
  4. Nov 3, 2017
    80
    Many people thought that changing the setting for this Call of Duty: WWII would be great. Maybe returning to historical events is not a bad notion and the new COD is an always slick shooter, but the game is also short on new ideas.
  5. Nov 13, 2017
    80
    There's no denying that in the moment, the single-player campaign, the multiplayer modes, and Zombies mode are satisfying and create a well-tuned shooter experiences defined by super-high production values and polish. Take a longer view, however, and you're likely to feel more than a little ennui over the setting and a bit let down by a game that feels like a corporate decision rather than a passion project. World War II defined the course of nations and the fate of millions. Call of Duty: WWII misses the opportunity to find its own, unique or emotionally compelling journey through the conflict. It is a mechanically solid, visually impressive shooter bolted to a story we've seen too many times.
  6. Nov 6, 2017
    75
    Call of Duty: WW2 is refreshing thanks to its slower pace, historical weaponry and thematic divisions. However, this game does not really reinvent the wheel, especially when it comes to the single-player.
  7. Nov 10, 2017
    50
    The game aims to tell a story of the brotherhood between soldiers, but it’s ill-served by undeveloped characterizations.

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  1. Nov 3, 2017
    10
    بازی شاهکاریه هم از نظر گرافیک و هم از نظر داستان . بخش زامبی هم خیلی ترسناک و پیشرفت کرده چون اسلج همر توی بازی های deadspace همکاری داشتهویکبازی شاهکاریه هم از نظر گرافیک و هم از نظر داستان . بخش زامبی هم خیلی ترسناک و پیشرفت کرده چون اسلج همر توی بازی های deadspace همکاری داشتهویک بخش زامبی عالی آورده.میریم سراغ بخش چندنفره که با داشتن چند حالت جدید پیشرفت زیادی داشته و به دوران اوج خود رسیده. Expand
  2. Nov 4, 2017
    9
    I did play CoD since first one , i hate infinity warfare , black ops 3 etc all this futuristic crap , but this one come back to basics and isI did play CoD since first one , i hate infinity warfare , black ops 3 etc all this futuristic crap , but this one come back to basics and is really good game , campaign as always short but action packed with cool graphic , zombie with few new things really great , and multiplayer as classic i love it , for people who love CoD they will love it , haters will hate, people who say is the same thing never did play a game :) same game every year is fifa but they did come back to classic and people will enjoy it ;) Expand
  3. Jul 9, 2022
    8
    Campaign is very good. There are no big WW2 games for a long time, but this COD hits it very hard with a storytelling. Brutal and emotionalCampaign is very good. There are no big WW2 games for a long time, but this COD hits it very hard with a storytelling. Brutal and emotional campaign. Must try. Expand
  4. Nov 3, 2017
    5
    A game with promise and disappointment. More work should be done to figure out the core of what this franchise is, with the story being funA game with promise and disappointment. More work should be done to figure out the core of what this franchise is, with the story being fun but way too short. Sure multiplayer is the focus, but more effort can be placed to put more action set pieces for story players. Multiplayer has not had much innovations in the last iterations of the franchise, it needs to figure out new and innovative ways for players to enjoy the game. Expand
  5. Nov 10, 2017
    4
    Game is trash. Campaign is around 5 hours and is a fairly standard corridor shooter with nothing memorable that comes to mind in regards toGame is trash. Campaign is around 5 hours and is a fairly standard corridor shooter with nothing memorable that comes to mind in regards to the storyline or characters. It basically plays like an fps from 2003 but with fancier graphics.

    Multiplayer is where the ineptitude of Activation and Sledgehammer really shines through though. MP is a bug filled, lagging mess full of hit-markers that don't kill your enemies due to Activision's refusal to implement dedicated servers and one of the most counter intuitive menu systems of all time. The perk system in this game is pretty much non-existent and there are only 9 maps available which are all uninspired 3 route camper fests and a chore to play.

    The only reason anyone even likes this game is because the previous three titles in this franchise set the bar so astronomical low that something as asinine as boots on the ground game play seems refreshing to the fanboys who waste their money on this game year after year.
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  6. Nov 10, 2017
    2
    Seriously? Small maps, even for CoD standards. But my biggest complaint has to be the servers/connection. From playing EVERY single other CoDSeriously? Small maps, even for CoD standards. But my biggest complaint has to be the servers/connection. From playing EVERY single other CoD online, I have never had this many issues before. Complete trash, and I've never written a single game review in 15 years of gaming. Congrats on being that bad. You're right up there with that P.O.S. grinding for nothing Destiny game. The only positive outcome of this game was they got rid of those exo-skeleton jet packs. Expand
  7. May 23, 2018
    0
    DO NOT EXPECT YOUR ORIGINAL FONDNESS TO BE REKINDLED BY THIS MASQUERADE.
    This is not a WW2 game. As stated by many others, this is a just
    DO NOT EXPECT YOUR ORIGINAL FONDNESS TO BE REKINDLED BY THIS MASQUERADE.
    This is not a WW2 game. As stated by many others, this is a just modern warfare reskinned to look like WW2. I was very excited about this game, because I was an avid player of the original CODs in the WW2 era. I was hoping to get that experience with updated features. I am beyond disappointed. To help others avoid buying this game with false expectations, I will tell you what aspects ruined it for me.

    -BOLT ACTION IRON SIGHTS DESTROYED
    Firstly, the only weapon I used in COD1, UO, and COD2 was the bolt action rifle with iron sights. It took skill, and it fit my play style of not jumping around like an idiot with an SMG. Bolt action rifles (iron sights only) also happened to be the most common weapon in WW2 apart from American forces. What does COD WW2 give us? One bolt action rifle with iron sights that was put into the game as an afterthought and must be unlocked AND take up an attachment slot. Scopes are the default. In addition the iron sight bolt action rifle still handles like there is a scope on it. The animation and timing looks and feels like you are trying to look through the lens. This exclusion of the one of the most quintessential aspects of the WW2 genre is a slap in the face to all bolt action iron sight lovers.

    -This is still nothing more than a full auto/quick scoping nightmare.
    Full autos existed in the original CODs, but they were nowhere near the instakill 'who shoots first' death machines that comprise CODWW2. Yes, a good player could iron sight someone at long range with a carefully aimed headshot, but not at full auto. The original full auto weapons wouldn't melt down 4 players instantly halfway across the map. The recoil was far greater, and trigger control was necessary for accuracy even at close range.

    -Bullet piercing is outrageous.
    Bullets from even small caliber fire piercing thick metal surfaces is ludicrous. It's even worse on rinse and repeat maps with predictable hiding places. Just shoot through where you know someone will be. Yawn.

    -Tactical awareness of surroundings ruined.
    Then: Stealth determined by careful movement and selective fire. Enemy positions determined by careless movement and selective fire. You learned to locate the enemy by listening and instinct. The distinct sound of a Garand after it fired its last round giving you a brief window of opportunity. The difference between an enemy and ally based on the type of gun being fired. Does a German break cover to pursue the location of the person firing an STG44? Not likely. Weapons were restricted to the forces that used them. This seemingly unimportant aspect makes a world of difference in actual gameplay. You had only your senses to help you. Yes people still did the "run n' gun"/"spray n pray", but they were at a serious disadvantage to a calculated player.

    Now: Any gun, any player. Weapon distinctions rendered pointless. Recon scorestreak to show enemy positions. So much overpowering ambient noise and/or perks to make listening for the enemy no more than a crapshoot.

    -Screen shake over the top.
    My screen shakes constantly. Far away explosions make your screen shake violently. It's a stupidly poor attempt at immersion and gives me a headache.

    -Melee Showdowns
    Who didn't enjoy watching two bolt actions clashing at close range and having a melee duel? Dancing around trying to land a carefully aimed rifle butt to the face. It was almost a common understanding, an unspoken gentleman's agreement if you will, to duke it out. It was an endearing aspect of the originals. Well, that's not a thing anymore. The old mechanics made it viable. Now, well, the game design doesn't even allow for such a thing to happen.

    Bottom Line:
    I made the mistake of pre-ordering this game on PSN due to my excitement but couldn't get a refund after I played the Beta. I didn't download the actual game and play it for 6 months because the Beta disgusted me. They destroyed practically everything that made the original games great. Why do I have to play for hours to unlock the most common weapon type in WW2 (iron sighted bolt action)?
    ***Yes I am aware that the American standard issue was not a bolt action, but the British, German, Russian, Japanese, Italian, etc were all issued bolt action iron sighted weapons as the primary small arm***
    Why is the only ONE available designed like garbage?
    This game was marketed with lies that appealed to the emotional attachment players had to the originals and only delivered hot garbage. The game doesn't even feel like WW2.

    I don't care about the micro transactions. You don't have to buy crates to get loot and unlockables. You get plenty of crates from orders and contracts. If people want to waste money on overpriced crates, that's their prerogative.

    Buy the game used if you must. There is certainly no shortage of used copies.
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