INTRODUCTION
Trade your typical military stomping grounds for the damp and dense landscapes of the Far East or the tense atmosphere of the Eastern Front nearing war’s end – all while immersed in Call of Duty: World at War. This much-acclaimed installment in the epic historical first-person shooter series, playable on PC, PS3, and beyond, takes us far from the familiar terrains of Normandy, Stalingrad, and the North African desert we’ve seen in earlier chapters (barring Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and its sequel). Instead, we’re plunged into unexplored battlefields by the innovative developers who’ve shifted our war theatre with a decided stroke of genius.
BATTLE THE JAPANESE EMPIRE IN ASIA
In the exotic landscapes of Asia, we’re thrust alongside American and Australian soldiers into combat against the fanatically committed Japanese Empire troops. This isn’t your everyday war, as seen in Western Europe. The crafty Japanese transformed islands into virtually impenetrable fortresses, complete with networks of underground tunnels. You’re never sure if the lush greenery ahead hides enemy soldiers, a machine gun nest, a bunker, or a cluster of unsuspecting tropical birds.
RETURN TO THE EASTERN FRONT WITH THE RED ARMY
Turn the page to Europe, and you’ll find yourself back in the boots of a Red Army soldier. Remember assaulting the Reichstag – the Third Reich’s parliament building – during Berlin’s siege in the original game? We’re taking another crack at the final war phase, battling it out in the city’s outskirts before gradually inching our way to the heart of Berlin.
THE MAKERS BEHIND THE MAGIC
Our game was brought to life by the ingenious minds at Treyarch, also credited with creating Call of Duty 2: Big Red One and Call of Duty 3. They’ve outdone themselves this time, introducing several innovative elements that amplify the gaming experience, especially in multiplayer mode, with diverse vehicles to commandeer.
MULTIPLAYER MODE ADVANCEMENTS
Indeed, the multiplayer mode has seen the most significant leaps forward. In this immersive setting, you’re no longer limited to going alone – you can now team up with your comrades and roll through the campaign together. Suddenly, those formidable fortresses and tunnel networks seem a little less daunting.
THE FIRST CO-OP CAMPAIGN IN SERIES HISTORY
In a first for the series, this title brings you a co-op mode in the single-player campaign so that you can enlist the help of up to three friends over the internet. Who said a war hero can’t use a little backup now and then? Not only does this add a layer of camaraderie to your gameplay, but it also gives you that edge you might just need to conquer that last stronghold finally.
