Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the Sony
PlayStation 2 completely changes the rules of engagement by
redefining World War II gameplay. In this edition, players are
thrust into the final, tension-filled battles against a new,
ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever
seen in a WWII title. Building on the Call of Duty 4: Modern
Warfare engine, this installment promises to immerse players in
gritty, chaotic combat. You'll have to band together to survive
harrowing and climactic battles that defined WWII and led to the
demise of the Axis powers.
Call of Duty: World at War promises to immerse players in gritty,
chaotic combat. View larger.
The potent flamethrower will set the battlefield ablaze. View
larger. From the remains of Russia and the ruins of Berlin,
to the beach and jungles of the deadly Pacific Theater, Call of
Duty: World at War's campaign gameplay employs features that were
only available in multiplayer gameplay in the previous
installments. With this title you can take advantage of perks,
rankings, and online stats in an up-to-four-player cooperative
gameplay that is sure to revolutionize the way you play Call of
Duty. And with new infantry and vehicle-based weapons, such as
the potent flamethrower, you'll have the tools you need to set
the battlefield ablaze and defeat the enemy.
Battle against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite German
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Engage in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across a
variety of Pacific and European locations. View larger.
Advanced Enemies, New Environments, and Fearless Tactics
You've never encountered combat challenges like those presented
in Call of Duty: World at War. Prepare yourself to face off
against ruthless enemies who employ advanced tactics. Your foes
will stop at nothing to defend their homelands. With swampy
ambushes, tree-top snipers, and fearless Kamikaze attacks, there
is no safe place to turn. As U.S. Marine and Russian conscripts,
you'll battle against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite
German soldiers in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions
across a variety of Pacific and European locations. On foot,
behind the wheel, or in the air, you'll have to be relentless to
achieve victory. Cutting-Edge Technology and Physics-Enabled
Battlefields
Call of Duty: World at War utilizes cutting-edge technology,
including highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing,
environmental lighting and amazing special effects to deliver
best-of-breed visuals. Depth of field, rim-lighting and
texture-streaming technology bring the adrenaline-pumping combat
to life. And with physics-enabled battlefields and fire that
spreads realistically through environments, you'll feel immersed
in battles that are both life-like and dynamic.
Cooperative Campaign Mode
For the first time in franchise history, Call of Duty introduces
cooperative campaign gameplay, bringing a breath of fresh air to
"No One Fights Alone." This gameplay mode allows up to four
players to meet and play online, or a two-player local
split-screen co-op. Now you can share the terrifying experience
of campaign missions with your friends for greater camaraderie
and improved execution. Co-op mode also incorporates
innovative multiplayer components, such as challenges, rankings
and online stats, and even features a competitive co-op mode that
will identify the best player on your team.
Improved Online Multiplayer Action
Call of Duty: World at War once again delivers sophisticated,
class-based, online multiplayer action that has made the series
famous. New additions include vehicle combat with tanks, and Call
of Duty: World at War rounds out the multiplayer experience with
improved features, such as persistent stats, player rankings,
upgradeable weapons, squad-based gameplay, customized classes,
enhanced perks, and more.
- The Pacific Theater: Fighting against a new enemy, the Imperial Japanese, the Americans must learn to deal with their more aggressive fighting techniques such as Banzai Charges, booby traps, and night assaults..
- New Weapons: Delivering the cinematic intensity and chaos that the franchise is known for, this game challenges players to harness the power of new weapons like the flamethrower - the weapon of choice for fighting in tight and confined spaces..
- Three Campaigns: Featuring 13 missions and three campaigns, fight as a member of the 2nd Marine Division in the Pacific, the 6th British Airborne on the banks of the Rhine, or the 80th Infantry in Bastogne..
- Engage in multiple mission types including infantry, infiltration, sniper, large scale assaults, night fighting, and tank assaults..
- Online multiplayer action includes vehicle combat with tanks and a host of improved in-game, statistical features.