if all i played was uncharted 2 among thieves I would not be so against war in real life because in it you do not see lots of blood and gore and i think world at war while having horrible violence does a great job of teaching people that war is in real life horrible.
Call of Duty: World at War
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Common Sense says
Intense first-person shooter captures brutality of WWII.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Call of Duty: World at War was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know that this is a grisly shooter based on World War II. Players can kill enemy forces with guns, grenades, rocket launchers, and flamethrowers. Besides seeing lots of blood, players will witness enemies writhing as they are burned alive or losing limbs in explosions. Players will also see bodies strewn across the various battlefields and experience realistic sounds of agony. Profanity is also heard. The game is playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend for children under the age of 12, and colorful language will most likely be heard there as well. An unlockable zombie mode features hordes of Nazi zombies that need to be killed.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about video games based on historical events. Is this a good way to learn the perils of war? Are there other ways video games can teach historical events like World War II?
More on Call of Duty: World at War
What’s the Story?
Players can tackle the campaign either solo or with a friend through the cooperative mode. There's also a deep multiplayer mode where players can rank-up based on skill level and acquire new weapons. When you conquer the campaign, you can unlock a Nazi zombie mode where up to four players fight wave after wave of zombies.
Is It Any Good?
World at War is also dark and brutal. Smoke and gunfire blanket the skies of Berlin as you break through Nazi defenses. You'll see enemies burned alive or missing limbs following explosions. On the default difficulty, opponents are relentless. However, they do exhibit some odd behaviors. There were a few moments where opponents were inches away and opted to sit and aim as opposed to aggressively attacking. Weapons are diverse, ranging from mountable assault rifles to grenades and sniper rifles. Multiplayer is equally impressive, with a deep ranking system and rewards for bolstering your skills. With a wealth of World War II games available, World at War stands out as one of the best.
Publisher’s Details
Released on: 11/11/2008, Price: $30-60, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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good for 12+
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I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
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Very gory, but very good
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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World at War
Well... Thing I found out about it is that Modern Warfare Lauguage is much less.. For some reason they brought the language up a ton. Also.., the Blood&Gore was brought up alot too.. (blowing up arms, legs, heads, ect.) But all in all a fun game. One more thing.. Very educational.. Looked stuff up about the missions and it was very acurate..
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
World at War
Well... Thing I found out about it is that Modern Warfare Lauguage is much less.. For some reason they brought the language up a ton. Also.., the Blood&Gore was brought up alot too.. (blowing up arms, legs, heads, ect.) But all in all a fun game. One more thing.. Very educational.. Looked stuff up about the missions and it was very acurate..


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