Call of Duty: World at War DS
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75 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: Utilizing the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War throws out the rulebook of war to transform WWII combat through a new enemy, new tactics and an uncensored experience of the climatic battles that gripped a generation. As U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers, players employ new features like cooperative gameplay, and weapons such as the flamethrower in the most chaotic and cinematically intense experience to date. Call of Duty: World at War introduces co-operative play, bringing fresh meaning to the "No One Fights Alone" mantra with up to four-players online for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, or two-player local split-screen on consoles. Nintendo Wii will also support a unique co-op mode for two players. For the first time ever players can experience harrowing single-player missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution. The co-op campaign allows players to rank up and unlock perks in competitive multiplayer by completing challenges and earning experience points, adding continuous re-playability and team-based gameplay. Whether playing competitively or cooperatively – if players are online with Call of Duty: World at War – they always gain experience points. Based on a player’s experience rank and rank of the player's friends, Call of Duty: World at War scales dynamically to provide a deeper level of challenge. [Activision]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. PGNx Media
    87
    Overall, Call of Duty: World at War is a great DS shooter.
  2. Nintendojo
    85
    Call of Duty: World at War is a perfect example of the well-done sequel.
  3. GamesRadar
    60
    Though the maps feel a little small and spawn points are poorly placed, it’s executed well enough that you’ll wonder why more DS shooters aren’t this competent. Ultimately, however, the setting and controls still hold back this war without end from being anything but a quick tour of duty.
  4. 1UP
    42
    It attempts to emulate the spirit of its bigger cousin, but it falls short.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. kcs4
    10
    Call of Duty: World at War is a great game. Amazing Campaign and great multiplayer make this game great. The variety of weapons and the long campaign along with the minigames make it a great single player game but the ablity to play with others makes this game great.… Expand
  2. JakeMurphy
    10
    This is a super fun game. Way more improved over Call of Duty 4 for DS, here are the positives.
    + The A.I. is smart, when you want credit to     kill a guy, they kill it, and they don't shoot at walls!
    + Good variety of weapons, and good gun sounds.
    + A very long campaign that'll keep you busy for atleast a week, with 3 campaigns, the challenges also add some replay value, and mini-games are fun.
    + Good graphics, good battle chatter, and one more thing the touch screen is much more manageable than Call of Duty 4.
    Now the very few negatives...
    - You don't get the flamethrower enough.
    - You can't cook the grenades.
    Overall, this is the best shooting game for the ds and probably best game for the ds, if you own Call of Duty 4 for the ds or just own a ds, this is a must BUY!!!    … Expand
  3. WhiteTalpa
    8
    This is by far the best Call of Duty on DS. The single player is good (however it is short) and the AI is a lot better. For the first time mutliplayer has been added and its great. The maps have been designed well and the whole experience is very enjoyable.… Expand
  4. Impulse
    7
    It was an okay shooter. It was more or less fun, had unique cameplay, but It sadly doesn't live up to it's cousins on other consoles. I found it a little annoying to constantly use the touch screen. There should've been an option to use either the buttons or touch screen to look around.… Expand

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