Call of Duty: World at War (Wii, 2008)

I’ve only played about halfway through the first mission, but I can already tell this game is going to bring many hours of enjoyment. The same high level of realism we’ve come to expect is here, on overdrive. The natural movements of the various weapons was the first thing I noticed. When the gun is moved up, the tip moves first, and then the gun levels off. Very fluid and lifelike. The number of things happening at once with no latency is also very impressive. Bombs are going off, guns are firing, fellow troops are calling my name, soldiers are running everywhere, fires are burning, structures are falling, and waves are flowing on the beach. All of this is going on without one hint of delay between the controllers and the action. This game is definitely for mature audiences. The game opens with a torture scene. A fellow soldier is repeatedly beaten, a cigarette is put out in his eye, and then his throat is slit. All this happens about 10 feet away in plain sight. The “F” word is also used numerous times in this opening sequence. I can only imagine, as one gets deeper into the game, that things will get even more gruesome and profane. Call of Duty: World at War (Wii) paints a very accurate picture of war with actual news footage and pictures from the 40’s to set the stage. The battle locations and environments appear to be historically correct. A great game.