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"When looking at the big picture, Call of Duty: WWII is absolutely a fun time. With a multiplayer that includes a ton of unlocks and a new social hub, as well as a zombies mode that features some incredibly intense moments, players could easily get lost spending hours upon hours playing with other people. Aside from the unfortunately short campaign with flat and boring characters, I believe Sledgehammer Games succeeded in bringing the series back to where it started, while at the same time putting their own spin on the Call of Duty franchise to make it relevant for the newer audience."
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About Call of Duty
Infinity Ward launched this 2003 shooter on PC and later Mac to start a massive franchise. Aspyr Media handled the publishing duties for the ports. You step into three distinct roles across American, British, and Soviet forces during World War II. The game covers major historical events like D-Day and Stalingrad with a focus on squad tactics rather than solo heroics. It set a high bar for realistic combat simulations when it hit shelves in late October. This title remains the foundation for everything that followed in the series.
Gameplay
You control small units during specific missions instead of playing as an invincible lone wolf. The interface lets you aim down iron sights to improve accuracy but reduces your field of view. You issue orders to your squad mates while moving through chaotic environments. Combat feels tense because enemies often flank or suppress your position with heavy fire. The campaign shifts between three different perspectives to tell a broader story of the war. Multiplayer mode offers fast-paced deathmatches that rely on map knowledge and weapon choice. Sessions usually last twenty minutes if you get stuck in a firefight.
What Players Think
Critics loved this release, giving it a 91 out of 100 on Metacritic and an 84 on IGDB based on over 800 ratings. OpenCritic shows a strong score of 78 with nearly 70% of reviewers recommending it. PlayPile data reveals a rare achievement called "Forever Fated" that no one has unlocked yet, sitting at zero percent. The average player only manages to get 1.2% of the 157 total achievements. Community vibes lean heavily toward competitive chaos with two votes for competitive and one for chaotic. Twitch streams currently rank it at number 68 in trending games.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth your time if you want a gritty historical shooter without modern open-world fluff. The $4.49 price point on Green Man Gaming makes it an easy buy for collectors. You should expect to spend hours grinding those 157 achievements since the unlock rate is so low. Critics praised the narrative depth and the way it handles squad mechanics. It feels dated compared to modern shooters but holds up as a solid tactical experience. Grab it if you like structured campaigns with clear objectives rather than sandbox freedom.
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Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
84.0
RAWG Rating
4.2
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