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Call of Duty 3
(2006, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated T, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Bloody but powerful first-person WWII shooter.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Call of Duty 3 was written by Aaron Lazenby
Parents need to know that the third entry in this popular WWII first-person shooter is beautifully presented and rich with historical detail -- but still very violent. While this Call of Duty game is rated "T" instead of "M" (unlike the first two in the series) kids will still see a small amount of blood spills with every kill, bodies litter the battlefield, and close combat often means face-to-face struggles. Open approaches to enemy positions create intense battles, with threats that appear out of nowhere and less than perfect cover -- exposing players to sudden, bloody deaths.
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- Families can talk about the popularity of WWII games. Is there something about this particular conflict that lends itself to video game treatment? What is different about wars like Vietnam or the current war in Iraq that make them more or less suited to game recreation? Does the historical content of this game make it educational -- or is that aspect just an attempt to legitimize another shoot-'em-up?
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What’s the Story?
In CALL OF DUTY 3, players control an infantryman marching through France after the D-Day invasion at Normandy. Working with Allied forces (players buddy up with the French Resistance, Polish troops, Scottish soldiers, and others), players participate in some of the fiercest fighting of the European ground war. In rural towns like Saint Lo, Mortain, and Chambois, players storm German positions on strategic hills, go house-to-house to clear enemies from French villages, and secure critical infrastructure (such as bridges and ports). Cut scenes elaborate on the war strategy -- giving some much-needed context -- but the game forgoes traditional narrative; instead it uses occasional bits of gallows humor or an intra-squad flare-up to set the scene.
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Is It Any Good?
Whether fighting face-to-face in the trenches, commandeering a jeep, or serving as a sniper spotter on the back of a tank, Call of Duty 3 keeps the action engaging. Battles are challenging, but can always be accomplished with a little ingenuity and nerve. The only failing here is the unrealistic torrent of enemies that appear at certain points of the game, undermining best-laid plans with a lame advantage for the computer.
All is forgiven with graphics and detail that define next-generation gaming. Looking through a rifle sight, players' first-person perspective takes a moment to adjust focus from a nearby object to an object in the distance. Environments are genuinely disorienting, giving players a number of options to approach enemy positions -- some more vulnerable than others. The mixture of intensity and detail makes Call of Duty 3 a sometimes-harrowing game experience. While not as violent as some other shooters, Call of Duty 3 gets the blood pumping like few games can.
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Released on 11/7/2006, price $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for blood, language, and violence)
ESRB rating: T (for blood, language, and violence)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Easy to play
Best for older children, no little ones!
You play as brave soldiers who fight for a good cause. The game is edecatioal and a good call of duty. This really phused the envelop, this is about as bad as T gets! It could ave passed for M, they said f**k ounce and said a lot of dam*, sh*t, Oh my god, crap, hell, a*s, and more. There was some blood and you could set people on fire with ease.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
ofien for kids
u winy fricks thios is oa game for ages 9+ god osome of u parents are to strick theres a bit of cussing adn loike no blood but who cares i bet omost of ur kids cuss zzzzzz
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Blowin Nazi Brains
AWESOME WAR GAME!(and also has WW2 history.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
another wwii game
Blood is shown after shooting enemies and very violent, full out battles are there. Some language is used.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 60% | of parents say it's educational |
| 60% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 40% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 40% | of parents say it's too violent |
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