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Call of Duty: WWII

Sledgehammer Games

2017•Shooter•PEGI 18•About 6 hours

Taste attributes: actionwaranimalshistoricalmonster/alien/supernaturalvehiclesfasttried & testedunsavouryheavysimplelineargrittybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeExpect an uncomplicated, dark shooter, big and varied rather than confined. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Pace: fast · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: very simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

IGDB rating

75 / 100

631 ratings

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About This Game

Call of Duty: WWII creates the definitive World War II next generation experience across three different game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Co-Operative. Featuring stunning visuals, the Campaign transports players to the European theater as they engage in an all-new Call of Duty story set in iconic World War II battles. Multiplayer marks a return to original, boots-on-the ground Call of Duty gameplay. Authentic weapons and traditional run-and-gun action immerse you in a vast array of World War II-themed locations. The Co-Operative mode unleashes a new and original story in a standalone game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments.

Summary: IGDB

Story

On June 6, 1944, United States Army Private First Class Ronald "Red" Daniels of the 1st Infantry Division takes part in the storming of Normandy Beach with his squad, consisting of: Private First Class Robert Zussman, who is his best friend, Private Drew Stiles, Technician Fifth Grade Frank Aiello, Technical Sergeant William Pierson and First Lieutenant Joseph Turner. During the operation, Zussman is stabbed, keeping him on the sideline. Zussman returns to duty to partake in Operation Cobra, where the Allied forces successfully push to reclaim the town of Marigny. The squad is ordered by...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionWarAnimalsHistoricalMonster/alien/supernaturalVehiclesAll consuming questComplex relationshipFighting evilHuman spirit/resilience/survivalRescue/escape/jeopardySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

ZombiesWarCapture the flagDeath matchBink videoDaily login rewardsProfanityDifficulty level

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Details

Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Publisher: Activision
Released: 2 November 2017
Series: Call of Duty
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: First person
Time to beat: 9h rushed, 6h normally
Age rating: PEGI 18
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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