Call of Duty: World at War

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• Call of Duty: World at War Limited Collector's Edition from Activision redefines World War II gameplay
• Battle against fearless Japanese and German soldiers in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across Pacific and European locations
• Cooperative campaign gameplay allows up to four players to meet and play online, or a two-player local split-screen co-op
• Online multiplayer action includes vehicle combat with tanks and a host of improved in-game, statistical features
• Limited Collector's Edition includes Day 1 Edge, Double Experience, canteen (not intended for drinking), and metal tin

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001E22VR8
• Item Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: November 11, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,694 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PC | Edition: Collector's

Amazon.com Product Description

Call of Duty: World at War Limited Collector's Edition from Activision for the PC 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.

The PC Collector's Edition includes codes for Day 1 Edge and Double Experience, a metal tin, and canteen. View larger.

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.

Battle against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite German soldiers. View larger.

Engage in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across a variety of Pacific and European locations. 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.

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 tactical 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.

This Limited Collector's Edition includes:

• Day 1 Edge: Dominate your online rivals and rank up faster with the instantly available FG 42 Machine Gun. The FG 42 is a high-level (45+) weapon which you can have from day-one, only with this exclusive Limited Collector's Edition. Saw through your opponents from 50 yards with this fast firing machine gun.
• Double Experience: Take advantage of a week's worth of double-experience gameplay in multiplayer mode and accelerate your advancement. Please note, this is a limited time offer only available with the Limited Collector's Edition. The exact date for the week of double experience will be announced on CallOfDuty.com. Register online to receive confirmation of date, time, and other key information.
• Authentic eight-ounce, brushed stainless steel, Call of Duty branded canteen. Not intended for drinking.
  
• Metal tin, with Call of Duty inspired artwork, that is perfect for storing multiple games and cases.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars World at War Collectors Edition: The Truth!, November 12, 2008

By 

Joseph A. Lewis - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Call of Duty World at War Collector's Edition (CD-ROM)

My wife bought this for me as an early christmas present. I wholly enjoyed the previous CoD games, and was really looking forward to this one.

Unfortunately, the CE version is completely NOT worth your money.

Let's list the bonuses, and the problems with each:

The Canteen: This is, in fact, NOT a canteen. It's more like a flask. Oh... and it's welded shut. A hastily applied sticker over the packaging on the back tells us that it is "For display only, not for drinking"
Ok, that's not a huge issue, I mean, it's just a gimmick, right? The other bonuses are pretty good still!

The "Day 1 edge": First off, let me say that most of this will be second-hand information, because MY REDEMPTION CODE WAS BLANK.
From what I understand, there are a lot of people having issues with codes not working, codes not received, etc. In addition, the high-level gun is only available if you play the class it's for. It's NOT fully available... you cannot use it to create your own class.

For all of the problems people are having with their collector's editions, there have been little to no response from the makers. Their support forum has over 100 pages of posts from people having problems, and there is not a single post from an admin or developer, answering them.

If you want to buy the collector's edition, just keep in mind that you very well may not get your money's worth. BUYER BEWARE!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just buy the standard version, December 2, 2008

By 

Chris - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Call of Duty World at War Collector's Edition (CD-ROM)

I got this game the day it came out, but the store only had the collector's edition. I usually don't splurge on the "collector's edition" of anything, but decided to give it a try, mainly for the special weapon and week of double XP.

First off, the tin is ok, but nothing special. The flask is a joke. As others have mentioned, it's welded shut... totally useless, even as a paperweight.

The game itself - I haven't played single player all the way through. I'd say it's average from what I've seen... nothing special there.

Most people will buy this for the multiplayer. First thing after install, you have to download a patch before you can even play online.

After that, this game is basically COD4 with a WWII theme. They did incorporate the prestige ranking this time and vehicle perks are now available, but that's most of what's new.

Finding a game online is frustrating... when you select a server from the list, the game will attempt a connection and then invariably fail. I found that if you then (re)select your online profile, then look at your ranks and challenges or customize your weapons, within a few minutes it will reconnect to the server. If you go back and try to connect to the game server, it will connect (if it's not full, etc...)
I'm sure patches to fix this are coming.... someday.

TIP: When you find a good sever, add it to the favorites. I never seem to have these problems when connecting to servers in my favorites.

As others have said, you can't customize the kit with the FG42 until you unlock it at lvl 42.

Have not gotten my codes to work... the website says invaild code.

Probably the biggest gripe I have is that respawns are not "intelligent". I will respawn and then an opponent will respawn behind me and gun me down, or I will respawn right in the middle of several opponents with no time to react. This is no different than COD4 and is more a matter of personal preference, although I don't mind so much when opponents spawn in front of me. :)

Overall, online multiplayer is good, single player is average, but the extra paid for the "collector's edition" extras was not worth it. Stick to the regular edition.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What were they thinking?, November 18, 2008

By 

American Citizen (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Call of Duty World at War Collector's Edition (CD-ROM)

I buy nearly all my games from Amazon (along with everything else mind you), so this review is no reflection on Amazon. Amazon has always treated me well. I've been invited to review products before by Amazon, but this is the first time I feel compelled to do so. With that said, all I can say about this game is "WEAK". Very "WEAK". I've purchased about every shooter out there (mostly from Amazon) , and I really expected more out of this. COD World at War is so scripted, so linear, and so predictable it is a shame. How do you totally screw up the weapons sounds this bad? How do you do it? This game is so linear it makes PacMan look like Far Cry (Far Cry fans will know what I am talking about). And as mentioned before by other reviewers, the flask is phony as well.

I dunno this game just reeks of "B" team effort at best.

11/19/08 An update. Ok, I was a little harsh at first. I have to give CODWaW good marks for "battle immersion effort". Forget the weapon sounds, but fix the AI and the linear bit and you got a decent game.

BTW- you can get a decent flask here:

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Satin-Finish-Liquor/dp/B000KZY8JY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1227151484&sr=8-1

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