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Delve back into WWII as you face the terrifying charges of kamikaze soldiers, brave the jungles of the pacific, and try to bring an end to the evil Axis forces, in Treyarch’s WWII epic Call of Duty: World at War.

Utilising the same engine used in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare expect huge explosions and a whole host of fast paced action, and obviously the highly addictive online mode that only Call of Duty could provide.

Take on a deadly new enemy as you make your way through the deadly jungle
Connect with 8 people online for fast paced and addictive killing sprees
Access a whole new host of ‘perks’ seen in Modern Warfare, such as dog attacks and the ability to hop into heavily armoured tanks

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Call of Duty: World at War Review

Call of Duty: World at War Review

Is this game really worth the World being at War? Hell yes! (Games Basement does not condone or encourage acts of real life war).

Call of Duty has become a mainstream title, with gamers coming out of retirement to play the latest editions of the CoD (Call of Duty) franchise, this is by and large thanks to the amazing work of Infinity Ward, the talented developer who brought the world the earth shaking, paramount, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, as this was the first CoD title to move from World War II into the modern day combat war-zones.

Modern Warfare stormed the console from hitting PS3 and Xbox 360 and instantly becoming a huge sellout title, thanks to its new settings, emotionally engaging stories and (the now industry benchmark) multi-player. Infinity Ward soon passed over the reigns to Treyarch again, as they once again looked set to take us back to World War II, only this time you are in the deep harsh jungles, facing an enemy not afraid of death, and they will come after you, and won’t stop till you are no more.

Is your heart thumping fast? Thought so, and it will be even more so as Treyarch, using the Wii Remote and Nunchuck, aim to immerse you even deeper into the WWII experience, so grab your rifles and gather round for your briefing.

Graphics and Presentation

Treyarch have made a valiant attempt to carry on over all the graphical bells and whistles of World at War’s graphically superior elders, and for the most part they have succeeded. World at War on the Wii manages to project enough mood and atmosphere through the in level lighting, and proves to lend a hand to its otherwise band and bleak texture passes, and low-res visuals.

Now I cant fault Treyarch for trying to bring the full fledged CoD experience to the Wii, God knows the gameplay is fantastic, but it is a well known fact the games trying for ‘realism’ on the Wii visually never work. It would probably be wise for Treyarch to consider going the route of the Battlefield: Bad Company series, which boasts a stunning ‘cartoon realism’ which could be easily implemented onto the Wii, as I feel realism always ends up looking too gritty and bland on Nintendo’s White Rectangle (the size of 3 standard stacked DVD cases don’t you know?).

Treyarch must be congratulated for its effort with CoD: WaW, but should take heed and maybe utilize a different graphical style in the future, as at the moment they are the only segment of the package that is hurting the overall game.

Sound

Okay, once again I have to give props to the Treyarch sound team, as they have created a sinister and deadly ambience throughout the duration of the entire game, as explosions cascade from one speaker to the next, gunshots fly over head and at either side of you, to the sound of leaves being crunched on by the enemy as they try to sneak up on you.

Equally there is a very impressive soundtrack to boot, which has been crafted and scored in such a way that you won’t realise the dynamic changes in the music and you will feel engrossed, rather as you would when watching an epic action film at the cinema. The fact you won’t realise the changes in the soundtrack is a huge thumbs up to Treyarch, and they have nailed a subtle, yet intricate music score and for that, they truly deserve props.

Gameplay

Set to the backdrop of WW: II, Call of Duty: World at War takes you to a whole new frontier and pits you against a more ruthless and more cunning foe, a foe that will do anything to massacre you and you comrades, even if it means taking their own lives. Call of Duty: WaW, puts you in the role of a soldier who has recently been captured and the game opens with you regaining consciousness, trapped in an enemy tent in the middle of a jungle. You get up onto your knees and watch in horror as they interrogate your comrade, burning him with cigarettes and bashing him with their weapons. Before long they loose their patience and take his life, before slowly advancing on you, when suddenly, just as you are almost ‘done-in’, a squad of your soldiers sneak up and take out the oppressors, freeing you and its from there you are thrust straight into your first battle.

CoD: WaW has a lot of cinematic moments like these and they add a whole new depth not previously seen in a CoD game, before Modern Warfare and World at War. CoD: WaW controls like almost every other FPS on the Wii market, with the pointer being used to aim and with the B trigger being used to fire you gun. You can also throw a grenade simply by flicking the Nunchuck forward, which is intuitive and satisfying.

Believe it or not, Call of Duty: World At War actually has a family/multiplayer mode, which enables a friend or a member of your family to seamlessly jump in and out of your campaign and take control of a cursor on-screen, which can be used to shoot independently to that of player 1. It’s a nice touch but it makes me laugh that they have tried to sell it as a ‘family’ mechanic, as
I see it more of a ‘Girlfriend’ mechanic, to keep the wife happy as you play through the story together.

Saving the best till last however, is the fully functional multiplayer online mode, which nothing has been taken out and nothing compromised. Multiplayer games take place exactly as their 360/PS3 counterparts do, with the player setting up a game and either inviting friends or stranger into your game, and away you go, blasting away at your rivals from around the world.

Treyarch really didn’t skimp on their promise of not taking anything out of the game, and they haven’t. For a 360 game to be ported to the Wii, retain some rugged yet handsome looks and all of the same gameplay mechanics, you do have to hand Treyarch a crown and a scepter and let them sit atop of a throne made out of solid gold…for now.

Closing Comments

Call of Duty: World at War is a difficult game to place. Yes it is a fantastic Wii game, if but marred by some visual blemishes, and yes it is fun and action packed to bursting point, with some intuitive, fluid controls to boot. However if you have an Xbox 360 or a PS3 then you would be better off buying a copy for your respectful system, however those who do not own either of the other two consoles, then definitely buy Call of Duty: World at War, if not for the single player then defiantly for its more than fluid motion controls.

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