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Call of Duty 3
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: First Person Shooter
Common Sense Media says
Bloody but powerful first-person WWII shooter.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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.
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.
What families can talk about
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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A great game for young FPS players.
Ok. First of all, Common Sense knows nothing, NOTHING about games. COD 3 has NO blood, NO language, and is rated T. Not 16+. T means 13+.
Also, some games, like Call of Duty, World at War, have mature content filters. If you are dumb, then let me tell you that it means it takes away the blood squirts, the language, and the gore. Call of Duty, Black ops has that same filter too, if your kid wants it.
But don't listen to the actual Common Sense advice. They are those over proper, conservative old ladies who have the British accent and drink tea by sipping it and raising their pinkey. If you have any common sense, then you should listen to the kids, their posts, the adult posts, and most importantly, your child.
Sit down and talk with him. If you know him to to be an honest kid, then believe him when he says he's mature. Because he probably is.
But you should trust your own child not to go and kill people. It is just a game, and don't take this the wrong way, but when killing computer characters, you have a totally different mind frame than an actual killer or soldier. You don't take time to relish the blood spill, or think about what you did. You just score a point, do it again, then go to school the next day and brag about how you kicked your friends butt! It is just recreational!
So go ahead and buy the game! You don't have to buy a super gory cursing game, but don't be afraid to buy a mild M game. So trust your kid, and don't let him wonder in thought about how unfair this is. He'll thank you in a LOT if you let him just play the game he want's.
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this game contains some language however not as bad language as some of the other call of duty games. The violence is not particualy bad however bodies litter the battlefeild an if you get close enough you can see blood spurt from enemys when they are shot. Also the online multiplayer is an issue because the other players can use a headset.
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I play this game alot and if you want to give your kids a war game that isn't as intense as mordern warfare 2 or battle feild bad compony 2 then this is the game to get
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10 and over
I like call of duty 3 a lot just a copple of cuss words like now we got go kick there a**s
D**n this is a T rated game there can be no f word They are also going to make call of duty 7 witch will not be in ww2 instesd it will be the vietnam do you think it should be T or M tell me when you see this
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good ww2 game
call of duty 3 is a very good game. the characters are good role models and the language isn't that bad. the worst thing they say is the b***h but they only say it once or twice.
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Perfect for tweens
This is a good game. The worst word it uses is b****. Some of the missions are a little violent. You usually don't see blood.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 24, 2011
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Okay sure it's a litte bloody when you use the springfield and shoot someone when their covered by a smoke grenade, and besides that they don't say many bad words and my parents
Immediately let me get this fun filled game as soon as she saw it was T.
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I got it when i was 9!
I'm 11 i have it got it when i was 9 there's a couple swears like ba***** or he** d** but not f*** and violent can barley see blood if your paying attention
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| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | First Person Shooter |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | November 7, 2006 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for blood, language, and violence |
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