Call of Duty: WWII
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Sledgehammer takes Call of Duty back to its WWII roots. But while multiplayer recalls the glory days of Modern Warfare, the campaign suffers from uninspiring clichés and endless killing fields.
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Sledgehammer takes Call of Duty back to its WWII roots. But while multiplayer recalls the glory days of Modern Warfare, the campaign suffers from uninspiring clichés and endless killing fields.
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Leon Hurley (GamesRadar+)
COD has a few issues in single player this year but the overall package delivers another good shooter with plenty to do and some neat new online ideas.
November 3, 2017 |
Call of Duty: WW2’s offers a fast-paced and fun World War II experience with its new multiplayer mode and return to Nazi Zombies.
November 7, 2017 |
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Miranda Sanchez (IGN)
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S.E. Doster (Kotaku)
Sledgehammer Games has delivered a polished experience across all areas of Call of Duty: WWII, showing us exactly what a classic Call of Duty game should look and feel like in 2017. This entry shouldn’t disappoint fans, whether their preference is campaign, multiplayer, or zombies.
November 7, 2017 |
Leon Hurley (GamesRadar+)
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COD has a few issues in single player this year but the overall package delivers another good shooter with plenty to do and some neat new online ideas.
Miranda Sanchez (IGN)
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Call of Duty: WW2’s offers a fast-paced and fun World War II experience with its new multiplayer mode and return to Nazi Zombies.
S.E. Doster (Kotaku)
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Sledgehammer Games has delivered a polished experience across all areas of Call of Duty: WWII, showing us exactly what a classic Call of Duty game should look and feel like in 2017. This entry shouldn’t disappoint fans, whether their preference is campaign, multiplayer, or zombies.
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 7 / 10 | 11-10-2017 | Sledgehammer Games went back to the roots, but the best part of the game is the Zombie mode, which really has nothing to do with WWII. A step back from Infinite Warfare, but still a fine game. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Javi Mañas | 8.5 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | Call of Duty returns with a game that comes back to its roots in terms of gameplay. The campaign, even though its too short and linear, is very well crafted. The multiplayer and zombies suffer the loot crate fever, but its content is really good. This is an improvement of the saga taking into consideration its recent years. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Steven Strom | Not Recommended | 11-08-2017 | This is a step backward for the series—and not just chronologically. Skip it. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 88 / 100 | 11-03-2017 | Back to the roots. Call of Duty: WWII is a great WW2 FPS that uses a lot of old school mechanics. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-02-2017 | The developers hammer home what made Call of Duty so great in previous years, while also adding a bunch of modern content and gameplay twists of their own. As far as Call of Duty games go, WW2 is an instant classic. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 9 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Another great Holiday release to add to your (likely) growing pile. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Farnood Samie Yousefi | 8 / 10 | 11-17-2017 | With expectations high for the return to World War II, the new Call of Duty game neither shines nor disappoints. The single-player campaign is solid but short, and multiplayer suffers from tons of different technical issues. Yet, the return to World War II is so sweet and exciting that you will barely notice the shortcomings. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 8.3 / 10 | 11-05-2017 | Call of Duty WW2 is an uncomplicated and extensive recollection to the roots of the series that fights with some major technical problems and an unexciting campaign. If you're looking for some long-term motivation in the multiplayer part of the game you'll get the best COD since Black Ops 2. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Brendan Quinn | 8.5 / 10 | 11-10-2017 | Call of Duty returns to the European Theatre in stunning 4K. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Lucas White | 4 / 5 stars | 11-06-2017 | Overall what we have here is another Call of Duty, which means exactly what you think that means. Going back to basics will likely please the fanbase, which was vocally growing tired of the sci-fi stuff. The gameplay loops online are much less complicated, heading back to the “freeze tag with guns” and away from the more complex movement systems. The campaign feels like a greatest hits of Call of Duty moments, but falls short of standing out on its own, despite looking nice and being well-produced. Headquarters feels like an unstable attempt at Destiny-fying Call of Duty, but the amount of online multiplayer content available will help people overlook flaws and perhaps allow for future iteration. Call of Duty: WWII is a solid entry, but it feels more safe and standard than it should, especially standing next to its peers that took similar ideas and did more. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Trevor Houston | 85 / 100 | 11-02-2017 | It remains as punishing as any other zombie game I have played to date. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Miklós Szecsei | 8.5 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a great entry into the long-running series. Sledgehammer has done a fantastic job in creating a Call of Duty that will appeal to contemporary fans and those fans who might have favourable memories of earlier games in the series. It often walks a fine line between thoughtful representation of World War II and typical Call of Duty flamboyance, but it's a line that Sledgehammer walks with confidence. The result is a Call of Duty that feels assured of what it's trying to accomplish, and what it accomplishes is riveting, entertaining and at times hard-hitting. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Gareth Fidler | 8 / 10 | 11-17-2017 | Yay… boots on the ground! Hopefully that tiresome, overused phrase can finally be airlifted out of the gaming lexicon as Call of Duty is all about that terra-firma trench foot experience, baby. It will be interesting to see if the fickle game-buying public starts to hanker after the good old days of wall-running and power sliding in a few years from now, but as it currently stands, Sledgehammer has delivered exactly the product that was needed to revitalise the franchise at exactly the right time. Call of Duty: WWII is an explosive return to the series' roots that does have a few minor issues and can occasionally come across as being a bit generic, but for the most part is pretty solid in execution. Whether it's enough to win back lapsed fans is anybody's guess, but the highly polished campaign, habit forming multiplayer, and the satisfyingly creepy zombies mode gel perfectly together to bring a package that should at least appeal to the diehards. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Moyse | 7 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a satisfying experience. It is also easily one of the best-looking and feature-packed iterations of the franchise to date. But the cracks are definitely showing, with years of repetition getting ever-harder to disguise. The game will please a huge contingent of its dedicated fanbase, but its reliance on the status quo might be wearying for others. | Read review |
| Digiato | Shayan Ziaei | 70 / 100 | 11-15-2017 | The thing is that despite all the achievements, there’s no sign of a true effort to resuscitate this troubled series and all the changes in gameplay seems like a trick to put an end to the endless reproaches. WWII implies to a brighter future for Call of Duty series, but that future hasn’t come yet and with current pace, will not come in near future either. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Alex Tudor | 9.5 / 10 | 08-06-2017 | Call of Duty: WW2 is the best Call of Duty in years. Bombastic story, killer grounded multiplayer, and a dark and scary Zombies make up one of the most complete and enjoyable Call of Duty experiences in years. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Tanner Pierce | 8.5 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | 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. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Brad Ellis | 4 / 5 stars | 11-07-2017 | Thanks to a great campaign and solid multiplayer, Call of Duty: WWII stands tall among its predecessors. | Read review |
| EGM | Nick Plessas | 8.5 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII's changes to the core Call of Duty experience are few but distinct. This leads to a good balance between relishing everything Call of Duty used to be and still continuing to move the series forward. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Jon Denton | Recommended | 11-07-2017 | Sledgehammer takes Call of Duty back to its roots, refining rather than redefining the series for the best entry in years. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Giuseppe Arace | 8 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | WWII is exactly what the Call of Duty series needed: Sledgehammer Games probably maked the best game in the series since Black Ops 2. It's a solid and spectacular shooter, but It's also a game characterized by a naif narration and a bad AI. Despite all, WWII is a very satisfyng episode, and a new beginning for the saga. | Read review |
| Forbes | Erik Kain | 9 / 10 | 11-22-2017 | All told, despite the game's flaws and inexcusably rough launch, I've been very happy with it and absolutely recommend it to anyone who's been sitting on the fence. For those of you who haven't touched a Call of Duty game in a while because of the sci-fi stuff, now's a good time to get back into the fray. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Jon Sutton | 6 / 10 | 11-11-2017 | The three game modes mean there's probably something in here for everyone, but it's doubtful many will get their money's worth when you take the short campaign and the obligatory map pack into account. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Daniel Tack | 8.8 / 10 | 11-02-2017 | While the campaign suffers from uninspiring cliches and endless killing fields, the multiplayer options are excellent and bring the series back from the future | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 4 / 5 stars | 11-11-2017 | Call of Duty: WW2 successfully brings the franchise back to its roots, delivering a solid single player campaign, addicting multiplayer, and a fun Nazi Zombies mode. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-07-2017 | Call of Duty WW2 is the best game in the franchise in years. | Read review |
| Game Volt | Moustafa Gad | 7 / 10 | 11-09-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII my be a step on the right track for the series in terms of listening to The Fan Base and moving away from future wars Bringing back old setting, but sadly Activision did not take enough risks to change Game Basics and has only presented the same key elements of the series but in WWII Setting, however the Multiplayer remains fast and enjoyable especially War Mode, and zombie mode is a fun way to play with friends as well as a cinematic story that monitors many of World war 2 events, but don't expect to find totally different game it's Same Call of Duty after all. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Camille Allard | 8 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Call of Duty WWII is a real success and the franchise's return to its roots can only be acclaimed. The campaign does justice to both the Second World War and D-Day. The multiplayer, while packed with good ideas, lacks the ambition seen and felt in the campaign. Call of Duty WWII offers the best CoD single player campaign seen in quite some time and multiplayer modes that are fun even if a bit underwhelming. Overall, it's mission accomplished for Sledgehammer. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Justin Woo | 7.5 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | If you are a Call of Duty fan, you'll have a good time (hacks aside). If you aren't a Call of Duty fan, there isn't much reason to come back. Playing CoD: WWII is like eating a great salmon filet; if you're into fish, you'll have a great time. If not, you should go find a burger or something. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Dylan Chaundy | 9 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | With an addictive, fully-featured multiplayer suite, one of the finest campaigns the franchise has seen in years, and a fresh, revitalised Zombies mode, Call of Duty: WWII is an absolute blast that boldly goes where no modern Call of Duty has gone before: back to its World War roots. And it's about bloody time. | Read review |
| GameMAG | xtr | 7 / 10 | 11-13-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a good, but sterile blockbuster, which you will most likely immediately forget after one walkthrough. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Toby Berger | 7 / 10 | 11-11-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a step back into the grounded realism the series has been sorely missing for years. While its single-player campaign isn't anything to write home about, the new additions seen in multiplayer and the return of Nazi Zombies make for a package well worth playing. | Read review |
| GamePro | Tobias Veltin | 85 / 100 | 11-06-2017 | CoD: WW2 may not be a revolution for the series, but laces up a great shooter package in World War II setting. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 9 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII provides a stellar package that brings the series back to a place where it really did excel and I appreciate the option to get a modern title based on the era. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 7 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | I'm having a hard time with this review, because when the game works, I had a great time. However, with all the current issues, it is tough to advise anyone to pick up this title. If you are a Call Of Duty fan, you might be able to look over these problems, but the average player will want to wait for updates. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Dean Takahashi | 94 / 100 | 11-03-2017 | My hat's off to the developers at Sledgehammer who are helping a new generation understand the sacrifices of those who died in the Second World War. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Ty Arthur | 8 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Call Of Duty finally returns to Earth (and the series roots) with a satisfying tale of brotherhood and courage while invading Nazi Europe. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Miguel Concepcion | 9 / 10 | 11-04-2017 | Sledgehammer Games superbly takes Activision's marquee shooter franchise back to its boots-on-the-ground roots. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Leon Hurley | 4 / 5 stars | 11-03-2017 | COD has a few issues in single player this year but the overall package delivers another good shooter with plenty to do and some neat new online ideas. | Read review |
| GameWatcher | TJ Denzer | 7.5 / 10 | 11-09-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII Is A Beautifully Dark, But Flawed Return To The Series' Roots | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 8 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a glorious and triumphant return to the series that delivers a stellar experience across the board via a high-quality campaign and an ingenious and riveting multiplayer despite a number of technical hiccups. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Nicholas Leon | 6.5 / 10 | 11-21-2017 | With a terribly below mediocre campaign, an average zombies mode, and an excellent multiplayer option, Call of Duty: WWII manages to hit all the marks. But not in the way that it should. I had high hopes, and was surprised that the real gem I found was not the one I was originally hoping to. It's not great, it's not good, it's okay. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Will Borger | 7 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | A derivative, middling campaign, good multiplayer, and a ton of content means that Call of Duty: WWII is more Call of Duty | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Mike Dunn | 90 / 100 | 11-02-2017 | With a campaign that brings some of the most historical battles of the European Theater to life like never before, multiplayer that combines the best of the old and the new, and one of the most visceral Zombies games the series has had, Call of Duty WWII is a triumphant return to its roots, reminding us why those early games were so good in the first place. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Joe Morgan | 8 / 10 | 11-10-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII may not be the best in the series, but it does a great job pointing the franchise back toward the light. Nazi Zombies is a blast, the campaign is entertaining, and multiplayer will keep fans coming back for months...and all without those pesky jetpacks. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Pedro del Pozo | 8.4 / 10 | 11-13-2017 | With the Call of Duty series, we can demand and meet a high level of quality that always makes it a safe purchase. However, even though the social zone and all that it entails are trying to be the greatest novelty, it is the multiplayer's War mode that really offers a fun and innovative challenge. | Read review |
| Giant Bomb | Jeff Gerstmann | 3 / 5 stars | 11-06-2017 | Call of Duty's return to World War II looks great, but feels flat and uninspired from start to finish. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Calvin Robinson | 9 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | A spectacular release that has a strong chance of becoming a fan favourite as one of the best Call of Duty releases in years. | Read review |
| Guardian | Rich Stanton | 3 / 5 stars | 11-06-2017 | Activision's blockbuster shooter goes back to its roots, and offers a solid if unsurprising experience, but the three elements within feel like wildly different games | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Steve Hannley | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-02-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII will be fascinating to study from a business standpoint: will consumers embrace the product they have long been clamoring for and how will Activision handle its business strategy moving forward? Will they dive exclusively back into World War II until gamers tire of it again or cycle between different eras from here on out? Whatever happens, there's a fantastic game at the center of this future case study that proves that no matter the ballyhoo, Activision will ensure a superb experience is delivered. | Read review |
| Heavy | Collin MacGregor | 8.5 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a superbly fun game that boasts a strong showing across its three major sections. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 84 / 100 | 11-03-2017 | WWII stays in the thin line between classic and outdated. We love some additions such as headquarters and war mode, and its solid technical aspect, but campaign feels linear and too similar to previous entries. | Read review |
| IBTimes UK | Ben Skipper | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-25-2017 | Call of Duty: WW2 is for the most part exactly what you expect it to be. Sledgehammer Games has made a solid entry in an annualised series that rarely disappoints, which treats its subject matter surprisingly well. Its few surprises are to be found mostly in the campaign between the moments of cheap spectacle, when it successfully recaptures exactly why World War 2 shooters were so popular and prevalent over a decade ago. The multiplayer is the simplest definition of an online shooter, with few thrills, but it's essentially exactly what fans have been asking for. | Read review |
| IGN | Miranda Sanchez | 8 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | Call of Duty: WW2's offers a fast-paced and fun World War II experience with its new multiplayer mode and return to Nazi Zombies. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Mattia Ravanelli | 8.5 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Call of Duty WWII is a really neat package. The campaign, even if still too predictable, is powerful and enjoyable (while it lasts). Headquarters and War Mode gave a new coat of paint to the PvP and Nazi Zombies is a tough and deep experience. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Juan García | 8.3 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | A return to the old good times of Call of Duty that brings more from that time than we were expecting. The campaign feels short and too linear, while the multiplayer options shine with a different light compared with previous CoD experiences. A good game, but not the best one on the series. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Sean Warhurst | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-03-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is precisely what fans have been clamouring for over the last few years – A return to traditional boots-on-the-ground gameplay with an increased focus on skill and I have no doubt that it will resonate with fans in a way that the last few games have failed to manage. | Read review |
| Kinglink Reviews | Frank Reese | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-13-2019 | Video Review | Read review |
| Kotaku | S.E. Doster | Recommended | 11-09-2017 | Sledgehammer Games has delivered a polished experience across all areas of Call of Duty: WWII, showing us exactly what a classic Call of Duty game should look and feel like in 2017. This entry shouldn't disappoint fans, whether their preference is campaign, multiplayer, or zombies | Read review |
| Leadergamer | Kaan Gezer | 8 / 10 | 11-05-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a step in the right direction. | Read review |
| LevelUp | El Thrash | 7.5 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII offers an interesting but short single player campaign and a generic multiplayer component that implements a new and entertaining asymmetric objective-based mode called War. Unfortunately, the game suffers in key areas and that keeps it from being great; the audio is bland, the graphics are pretty common, and the gameplay is nothing that we haven't seen a thousand times already. Outside of the War modality, multiplayer wears thin quickly and there is not much reason to keep you playing for long. | Read review |
| M3 | Niklas Alicki | 7 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Call of Duty WWII is in the middle of an identity crisis, but by going back to its roots, it has created slower and more tactical gameplay that is much more fun to play than the wall running and double jumping from the last few installments. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 7 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | The best Call Of Duty for several years, but it still owes too much to the past – and the campaign's attempts at a more serious tone are only half successful. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 3 / 5 stars | 11-16-2017 | Call of Duty: WW2 is a perfectly serviceable game, but for something that’s supposed to be the grand return to the WW2 era it feels more like a publisher reaction to Battlefield 1 than a genuine interest in doing something new with the setting. | Read review |
| Nerd Much? | Bobby Bernstein | 8.7 / 10 | 11-10-2017 | "likely going to be looked back upon as the game that saved the declining series." | Read review |
| New Game Network | Ben Thomas | 68 / 100 | 11-11-2017 | An insipid and muddled campaign holds back Call of Duty: WWII just as it disembarks. And the plain, inconsistent, and restrictive multiplayer does not quite reach the heights of its predecessors. Its best features come from the new online War mode and the reliable Nazi Zombies, both of which lack the tidal force to wash all the blood from the sand. | Read review |
| Nexus | Sam Aberdeen | 8.3 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a superb return to form for the series, and the best addition to the line-up of Call of Duty games since World At War. | Read review |
| NZGamer | Keith Milburn | 8.5 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Frantic, kinetic, and fun multiplayer – when removed from its context. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Nurettin Tan | 6 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | It's a waste of a hard-hitting and emotional source material. Go for it f you are looking for a Call of Duty multiplayer experience but stay away from it if it is the story that you crave. | Read review |
| Pardis Game | Sina Rabiee | 8.5 / 10 | 11-11-2017 | Call of Duty: WW2 is one of the best recent entries of the phenomenal franchise with a varied campaign, addictive multiplayer especially "War" and an enjoyable zombies mode, it's one of the best shooters of the generation. It's unfortunate that the low amount of maps for multiplayer alongside a lack of depth in story mode holds it back to be up there alongside the best in the series | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Garrett Martin | 6 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | The campaign focuses on the valiant pursuit of freedom from tyranny, the online (when it works) is once again based on personal growth and progression through experience points and loot drops, and then the zombie lark is pure pulp fantasy. This is standard for games, of course, but this clash of tones and themes is rarely as glaring as with WWII. And because none of these disparate components feel fresh or new on their own, it makes the overall package feel even less like the sum of its parts. Perhaps with a more inspired direction, one similar to that scene where Rousseau tensely explores a Nazi headquarters, the seams wouldn't be as glaring. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | James Davenport | 70 / 100 | 11-04-2017 | A drab campaign doesn't do the history justice, but Call of Duty: WWII's multiplayer recalls the glory days of Modern Warfare. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Jordan Forward | 9 / 10 | 11-04-2017 | As a whole package, Call of Duty: WWII has a little something for everyone to enjoy, but that has been the story of this series for a long time. No, this homecoming is far, far better than the sum of its parts, a true return to form in practically every respect. It feels alien to be looking back on a new Call of Duty release as anything other than enjoyable yet unremarkable triple-A fare, but here we are. Call of Duty: WWII delivers on all fronts: compelling and heartfelt in its storytelling; imposing in its sense of scale and spectacle; and unremittingly addictive in its gunplay. | Read review |
| PCWorld | Hayden Dingman | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-07-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is mediocre. I enjoyed it anyway. | Read review |
| Player.One | Christopher Groux | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | While it's not a perfect game, Call Of Duty: WWII knows the expectations it has to meet and hits almost every single one of them fairly well. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Chandler Wood | 9 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | World War II was the right move. Call of Duty reaches back to its roots to bring players an entry worthy of the series’ namesake. The campaign is emotional, multiplayer is classic, and Nazi Zombies is downright dark and terrifying. No matter which kind of player you are, there is something for everyone, whether it’s a cinematic story, a competitive and social multiplayer, or an immensely difficult battle against undead Nazis. Call of Duty: WWII is another incredible package of experiences, each distinct from the others, but tied together by the unifying themes of World War II that deserve your attention. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Neil Bolt | 5 / 10 | 11-15-2017 | There's a lot of well-produced content packed inside Call of Duty WWII's bunker, but very little of it is exciting, engaging, or original. The World War II setting papers the cracks, but constant mixed messaging about that historical conflict reveals the game for a gimmick. | Read review |
| Polygon | Russ Frushtick | Not Recommended | 11-03-2017 | The campaign attempts to bring up the "tough" questions about war, but when you're intermingling those questions with outrageous, comic violence, it comes off as disingenuous. | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 8.5 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | Bottom line, Call of Duty: WWII's campaign may not quite manage to fully satisfy players' cravings for a terrific war story, but its online play is an addictive and multifaceted blast. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2017 | Call of Duty WWII is an excellent return to form from a series that has jumped the shark. CoD in space was a ridiculous diversion that pulled focus away from the core of the franchise. Call of Duty WWII puts the attention squarely on the strength of the gameplay and the bravery of men who fought for the freedom of the world. | Read review |
| Press Start | Brodie Gibbons | 8 / 10 | 11-07-2017 | I want to shout it from the rooftops, Call of Duty is back. Just when it looked like the franchise was going to get wildly out of hand, credit has to be paid to Activision for recognising that the only way forward was to strip away the deadweight and return to its roots. When it comes to bang for buck, WWII triumphs over most. Throw the new social space in alongside what is basically three games and Call of Duty might very well be king again. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Júlio César Souza Pires | 91 / 100 | 11-08-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is the game that the fans of the franchise have been awaiting for a long time. With a perfect graphical presentation, excellent sound effects, a well developed story, a new multiplayer mode and the zombie mode full of action, Call of Duty: WWII arrives to become one of the best FPS of the year. | Read review |
| Push Square | Joey Thurmond | 7 / 10 | 11-12-2017 | Touching base with your origins is necessary to not lose touch with your audience, and that's exactly what Call of Duty: WWII does without simply regressing. It gets to the core of its key modes and seizes on their intrinsic appeal with some neat, little twists thrown in. However, its campaign and zombies modes (while solid) feel unusually safe, whereas the multiplayer suffers from lacklustre map design and technical issues. You could say this Call of Duty is a sign of hopeful action to ground the series once more, but doesn't go beyond its iconic namesake to deliver something truly special. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 8 / 10 | 11-20-2017 | Call of Duty returns to its roots and the war to end all wars in COD WWII. This iteration brings the spectacle of the series' modern shooters into a World War II setting while adding some new twists to its online progression. While the change in eras is much welcome, however, the game essentially feels like the same COD title except with a WW2 skin. For fans of COD's gameplay, that's exactly what the medic ordered. For those who want something different, though, what you're left with is a solid though not quite memorable shooter. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | John Walker | Recommended | 11-03-2017 | Given how bad it could have been – hell, was expected to be – it's quite the pleasant, sometimes harrowing, surprise. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | Andrew Cathie | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-18-2017 | If you're looking for a new shooter to put some hours into, Call of Duty: WWII is a great choice, but if you're looking for a memorable campaign there are better options elsewhere. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | صالح بازرعة | 8 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | A new direction for the series that manages to satisfy long-term fans, while also being a great package combining single-player campaign, zombie mode and multiplayer. This one feels closer to a remix than a new game, but undoubtly is a return to form. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Scott Ellison II | 4 / 5 stars | 11-15-2017 | I still enjoyed Call of Duty: WWII, more so the multiplayer over the campaign, but it had its moments that kept me invested throughout. The multiplayer feels "back to basics" like what Modern Warfare Remastered did last year that I really enjoy. It's easier to keep track of people and removes a lot of the verticality the latest entries has introduced, for better or worse. Call of Duty: WWII feels like a much-needed reset for the genre-defining series. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Chris Jarrard | 5 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | Call of Duty: WW2 is competently made by a skilled team. I just wish some of that talent and skill could be put towards anything other than this yearly pile of linear shooting rehash. The game runs well and is very playable, so things aren't all that bad, they just feel soulless. All I could think of while playing is how I would rather be killing Nazis in Wolfenstein 2. 5/10 sad violin interludes | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Lexuzze Tablante | 9.5 / 10 | 11-05-2017 | To wrap this up, I didn’t expect Call of Duty: WWII to be this spectacular. It’s been a while since we got an emotionally driven narrative World War II game in this caliber based from actual events. Despite the inclusion of loot boxes (or crates/Supply Drops), Sledgehammer Games did an amazing job with Call of Duty: WWII bringing one of the best cinematic experiences in a first-person shooter this year. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Aaron Riccio | 2.5 / 5 stars | 11-10-2017 | It aims to tell a story of the brotherhood of soldiers, but it's ill-served by undeveloped characterizations. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Silviu Stahie | 9 / 10 | 11-15-2017 | The community was not expecting this kind of quality from the franchise, especially after the declining trend of the previous titles, but it's definitely a nice surprise and worth checking out, especially if you're a PC gamer. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Michal Grác | 70 / 100 | 11-14-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is a return to the franchise's roots, but not in the way many players would like to. The story campaign is good, but there have been better in the series. Still, it's worth to go back on the World War II battlefields. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Yuri Polverino | 8 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | COD WWII is a great chapter for the brand: solid gameplay and intense, dramatic single player campain. War Mode is a great add and, in general, the game is well developed. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Ben Salter | 8 / 10 | 11-04-2017 | There's no denying it's safe across the board, but that safe mix of new meets old is what makes WWII a great Call of Duty game. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Samuel Guglielmo | 7 / 10 | 11-20-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII has a good but forgettable campaign. It has a fantastic new multiplayer mode surrounded by some mediocre ones. It has an interesting entry to Zombies that squanders its potential. There's a ton of content here, and all of it is good, but none of it really gets above that bar. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Chris Schilling | 4 / 5 stars | 11-03-2017 | The series' dwindling popularity has proved a tough nut to crack for its publisher in recent years; COD: WWII proves that maybe a Sledgehammer really is the right tool for the job. | Read review |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 6 / 10 | 11-23-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Andrew Phillips | 7 / 10 | 12-22-2017 | A solid return to its roots, Call of Duty WWII reminds us what made us all fall in love Call of Duty in the first place. It ticks all the boxes which is both a blessing and a curse. Good fun and worth your time but offers nothing exceptional. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Tyler Chancey | 7 / 10 | 11-08-2017 | It's not a bad game by any stretch, but as a whole it's an underwhelming imitation of past glory. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Mario Baccigalupi | 8.6 / 10 | 11-03-2017 | It's been a few years since a Call of Duty this good. The single player campaign is strong, spectacular and gripping (but it could have dared a little bit more); the new War and Headquarters modes are a welcome addition to the series that will please newcomers as well as fans of the series, and the Zombie mode is funnier than ever. | Read review |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | Not Recommended | 11-04-2017 | Video Review | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Jim Hargreaves | 8 / 10 | 11-10-2017 | Three years ago, Sledgehammer took a bold step forward with Advanced Warfare. Now, in 2017, it's taken a bold step back. Despite some interesting additions like Headquarters and War) Call of Duty: WWII is arguably the most reserved entry we've had in years, but is already proving a hit among fans. There is still that sense of fatigue, however, and if Call of Duty is to soar to the top once again, Treyarch and Infinity Ward will need to change something more than the time period in the coming years. | Read review |
| TheXboxHub | Carlos Santuana | 4 / 5 stars | 11-15-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII is most definitely a more than decent entry to the franchise. The return of boots-on-the-ground gameplay is certainly welcomed and it’s good to see Sledgehammer Games take a little risk and try out some new features. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Carlos Hernandez | 9 / 10 | 12-11-2017 | Call of Duty WWII is a great package, and a good title to pick to revisit the series if you so happened to fall off the wagon a few years back. Daniels and his platoon’s journey made me wish for more campaigns like it, and it’s a fun affair to blast zombies with a few buddies. Sledgehammer Games has given the franchise a good boost. We will most likely see another Call of Duty next year, and whatever it is, I hope the series sticks to their guns because this definitely paid off in the end. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Mark Delaney | 4 / 5 stars | 11-20-2017 | For anyone who still plays the games with glee every November, Call of Duty: WWII is a better-late-than-never return to the series' roots. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | عمران الحازمي | 8.5 / 10 | 11-06-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII offers a great experience for fans of the original series and the WWII era with it's usual fun Gameplay, great content makes this game one of the best in series for the last couple of years. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4 / 5 stars | 11-07-2017 | The biggest problem with Call of Duty: WWII is that it feels like three different games packed into one. On one hand, you've got an emotional tale about the 1st Division as they trudge through war zone after war zone to win the fight against the Nazis. And on the other side, you have more comical instances in the B-grade campy horror movie-styled Nazi Zombies, where you blast through a lovely rural village with a Tesla gun and lightning bolts. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Xavier Griffiths | Not Recommended | 11-30-2017 | Call of Duty: WWII feels like the mass market play-it-safe product that it is rather than a sincere attempt to revitalize the franchise. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Michael Thomsen | Not Recommended | 11-06-2017 | In the same way, "Call of Duty: WWII" feels like a game in which the prospect of moving on is somehow scarier than staying in the battlefield for one more tour. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 8.5 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | Call of Duty WWII doesn't have 'quite enough' campaign moments to really leave you feeling like a war hero when it's finished, just like there's 'not quite enough' multiplayer content with the map count at a series low. What you do get in the box though is a fantastic return to form for Call of Duty with a solid multiplayer that will hopefully grow and evolve in future map pack updates. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Kieran Stockton | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2017 | Call of Duty successfully goes back to its roots, with a solid campaign and multiplayer that has a fresh pace but a familiar feel | Read review |
| Windows Central | Paul Acevedo | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-04-2017 | Whether you're interested in campaign or multiplayer, Call of Duty: WWII is the complete package and a must-play first-person shooter this holiday season. | Read review |
Game Info
GAME INFO
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Game Description / Storyline:
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.
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Sledgehammer Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- Activision
GENRES:
- Shooter
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Call of Duty
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Sledgehammer Engine
DLC:
- Call of Duty: WWII - Shadow War (Aug 28, 2018)
- Call of Duty: WWII - The Resistance (Jan 30, 2018)
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Cameron Dayton, Glen Schofield, Michael Condrey, Bret Robbins
PRODUCER(S):
- Jaime Wojick
DESIGNER(S):
- Daniel Bryner, Sean Soucy
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Jason Bell
ARTIST(S):
- Joe Salud
WRITER(S):
- Jeremy Breslau
COMPOSER(S):
- Wilbert Roget II
Detailed Information
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Sledgehammer Engine
DLC:
- Call of Duty: WWII - Shadow War (Aug 28, 2018)
- Call of Duty: WWII - The Resistance (Jan 30, 2018)
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Cameron Dayton, Glen Schofield, Michael Condrey, Bret Robbins
PRODUCER(S):
- Jaime Wojick
DESIGNER(S):
- Daniel Bryner, Sean Soucy
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Jason Bell
ARTIST(S):
- Joe Salud
WRITER(S):
- Jeremy Breslau
COMPOSER(S):
- Wilbert Roget II
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