I do think we all can agree on that this game is a good foundation to build the next Wii CoD games on(Activision wanted annual releases, didn't they?), as the engine is up and running solidly on the little white box. I think that "CoD 6"(asuming it's coming for Wii as well) will be a game like GH: World Tour is today. Fully featured as it's HD cousins.
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Call of Duty: World at War Videos (Wii)
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andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Damn, I'm interested. Guess I'll grab it tomorrow. I've been waiting for a good FPS on Wii.
BTW, I do have a 360 but I'm just interested in the Wii Controls for a good FPS. And I'm not interested in a lot of multiplayer nor racist live.
BTW, I do have a 360 but I'm just interested in the Wii Controls for a good FPS. And I'm not interested in a lot of multiplayer nor racist live.
titiklabingapat
Member
Awesome game. Much, much better than Medal of Honor Heroes. I think it controls better too!
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
So, it's a decent Wii game. Of course, it's still Call of Duty, so the AI is mediocre and the weapon selection is not that great. I don't know why I get suckered by these COD games. All COD4 was just the same type of gameplay with a new coat of spit. I feel better with the gun play of Counter Strike, after all these years. Why can't they use a decent cover system? My men can but I can't?
And why do people criticize casual games but not this? I got suckered.
And why do people criticize casual games but not this? I got suckered.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Maxmars what do you think about the game (Wii), is it worthy if I'm not going to bother with online? Mixed reports on the graphics as well (color me surprise, it's Wii game alright!), but are textures as terribile as other Gaffers have been sayin'?
I'm afraid of the framerate, Prime3 was great because of the controls+60fps combo, not because just one of the two.
I'm afraid of the framerate, Prime3 was great because of the controls+60fps combo, not because just one of the two.
Dash Kappei said:
I realize you're not asking me but...
Some textures in the single player are alright, but they're mostly pretty awful looking. The lighting, smoke and explosions are they only things that look good in the Wii version. The framerate is pretty bad too, dipping into nearly unplayable in more than a few spots.
If you're not playing online, I'd try to play on another console or PC. The great Wii controls don't mean much at 5fps : /
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
I know you didn't ask me but I'll respond: What do you notice when you play games? What it feels like or what it looks like? I can tell the difference between this and 360 game. I actually scooped up COD4 on 360, along with this for Wii. Sounds stupid, right? But I actually wanted to try out the Wii controls. I guess, graphics aren't that important to me. I still notice them but I want something more out of FPS. I think I'll plug through both of them.Dash Kappei said:
It's an average game. Both with COD4 and COD:WAW. I'm just plugging thru because I want some mindless shooting but all CODs haven't been up to snuff in gameplay, on single player. It's shoot, move to next spot, shoot some more. No strategy, no nothing. Just extreme casual crap. But, I'm not here for anything more. Just shoot and knock a few people down. If you want graphics, you shouldn't probably get the Wii version. Unless all you have is the Wii version. Then you are limited to very few FPS. And you're screwed.
I'm enjoying the Wii version. Best FPS on the Wii so far, imo. Single player is fun but I'm enjoying online far more. It's lacking in areas(we all know that) but it's a decent port. I've had no major lag and only minor framerate issues. I've prefered the Wiimote for FPS games lately so that's the main draw for me personally. If your wanting a more polished Wii FPS then you may want to hold out for The Conduit. If you just want to play a decent online Wii FPS right now...then CoD should do the trick.
I rented it and I'm enjoying it a lot. This one mission has me really frustrated so I decided to check out the online multiplayer and I'm surprised how quick it is. It takes no time to get into an 8 player match and there is zero lag or issues at all. All Wii games should have online gameplay like this.
Dash Kappei said:
Uh I'm only playing the online part, I think I have seen two missions at most on the single player campaign. I sincerely don't know if it's worth or not for you, certainly feels like a rollercoaster -- rush from A to B while everything around you screams, blows up, dies. Nothing to do with MP3.
Graphics are not as good as MP3 either, I'm speaking strictly about art direction. Framerate is great online, textures are nothing special (but I don't care much abouth them). Offline, in the two missions I've played, situation is the same (I haven't seen the orrible dips in framerate)
The multiplayer is great when played with the zapper and that alone is worth the price for me. If you don't play that, I think you can skip this. At most rent it, I think you may finish the campaign in a couple of days.
I put a whole load of impressions and Wii specific screens in a thread here:
http://thevgpress.com/forumtopics/call-of-duty-world-at-war-wii-a-game-at-war-with-itself_39.html
It's a pretty decent game, although my first impressions weren't good.
http://thevgpress.com/forumtopics/call-of-duty-world-at-war-wii-a-game-at-war-with-itself_39.html
It's a pretty decent game, although my first impressions weren't good.
Scrubking said:
Is this Scrubking from the Ask Capcom boards? This is GGWeekly from there. Hey there.
As I said my initial impressions were not great but if you check out the rest of the thread, my impression changed. I like the game a lot, despite its frustrations. And despite being tired of WW2, I found this enjoyable and even fresh feeling in some situations. Even the controls were good once you bed down.
Well I guess it's X0/PS3 versio for me.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
skinnyrattler said:
Well, I've got a 360 as well but even if I enjoy good graphics (though the most important thing for me is art direction, thus the best game's gfx of this gen for me is MP3, not Gears 2 or something)... the only thing I find very important on "my" gfx are the textures and framerate.
I've ordered the other day COD4 as well, so you and I are on the same boat :lol
If I have a chance of the same fps on Wii I'd rather get it for Nintedo's console since dual analog fps controls give me motion sickness, I'm constantly fighting against them... only thing that makes it better is when the game features a perfect (and still challenging) lock-on aiming mode. This is why I'm giving up on Bioshock even if I reckon the gameàs really good. since it gives me nausea :-/
Mindless shooting and blowing up thing is what I'm looking for, Black was my favourite FPS of last gen, how does this one compare?
Zzoram said:
You know, opinions? Different tastes and priorities?
Read above, most of us HATE inferior dual analog controls because it's:
less precise
constantly fighting against the aiming reticule and with the turning/look-around speed
less immersive
less FUN
That's a lot more important TO ME than better graphics/online, obviously the less featured version has still to be worth it, since having all those things less the Wii-controls isn't worth it to me (and others).
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
People actually like pointer controls?Zzoram said:
road2serfdom
Banned
I am another one who can't stand Dual Analog for FPS. I love the Wii version of this game. I have a PC also and could have purchased the PC version but I actually like the Wii pointer best for FPS. It is more emersive when your wrist moves in a way most closely matching aiming a gun rather than moving your hand along a horizontal plane over a mouse. Plus my Wii is hooked up to the home theather so I get immersed by the surround sound as well. (And I hate to say this as more of a PC gamer but the comfy recliner chair is nice too when I slide it to the center of the room.)
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Does anybody have the PAL version?
Does it have multi language options?
I honestly care only about english, but I wouldn't want to end up with an italian only dub if I decide to bite paying for it at the store instead of pickin' it up online from the UK.
Does it have multi language options?
I honestly care only about english, but I wouldn't want to end up with an italian only dub if I decide to bite paying for it at the store instead of pickin' it up online from the UK.
I'm not sure if I've asked this, but my internet is at 28.8kbps until next month and is taking far too long to load.
How much better is the controlling than CoD3? CoD3 had very average controlling and just felt awful in my opinion. Does this game have slightly better controlling or vastly superior controlling. MP3 controlling would be fine, but anything vastly inferior would turn me off.
I'd rent it and give it a try but that's not possible in Australia, or where I live. It's either CoD5Wii or Shaun White!
How much better is the controlling than CoD3? CoD3 had very average controlling and just felt awful in my opinion. Does this game have slightly better controlling or vastly superior controlling. MP3 controlling would be fine, but anything vastly inferior would turn me off.
I'd rent it and give it a try but that's not possible in Australia, or where I live. It's either CoD5Wii or Shaun White!
Zzoram said:
because its a different experience. The wii controls give you more of a sense of anxiety shits blowing up all around you guys are shooting at you but you still need a cool hand to pick of the guy at the torrent gun.
There are parts about the wii versiont hat better than the others and vise versa IMO.
But if all you are into is graphics and being able to boast about you TEAMS graphics like most CORE GAMERS here do. The no the Wii version is not for you.
Its funny .. most hardcore gamer don't even care about the games. just if their console has better AA in a game.
Link
The Autumn Wind
I think sub-par sales will be a big reason for either not having as many features or not having a Wii version of CoD6 at all.Jaagen said:
Look at how many copies of CoD4 were sold for the PS3 and 360. Almost none of those people are going to be buying the Wii version of WaW. It's going to get murdered and buried at retail.
Ydahs said:
The actual regular movement aiming and moving around is better than MP3 and probably on par with Medal of Honor Heroes 2. But the Aiming down sights (ADS) mode is notibly slower than MOHH2, almost laggy. You get used to it and eventually the horizontal movement is fine but adjusting on the fly vertical movement with ADS is painful.
It's good, solid control, it's just that MOHH2 has exceptionally accurate and fast controls along with a couple of neat tricks like analogue lean and rotating zoom for sniper aiming.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Ydahs said:
LOL, I was in the same exact situation (no rent and decision for Cod5 versus SWS) and I wenr for Shaun, it's so damn good, I'm glad I gave it a chance just because of the Balance Board support!
I'll be buying Cod5 too, though not right now becuase I'm too much on the fence to justify paying full price.
acti is playing commercials for the wii version on spike tv, I've seen it twice now while watching star wars tonight. Its the same as the other commercial except the scenes with the japanese soldiers are all in wii graphics and players are shown with zappers.
this should help sales a lot if they keep playing it, I remember seeing red steel commercials all the time on spike tv and that sold a lot.
this should help sales a lot if they keep playing it, I remember seeing red steel commercials all the time on spike tv and that sold a lot.
Roude Leiw
Member
can anyone link me to the official cod:waw thread, please? i cant find it -.-
Metal Gear?!
Member
I can't help but be disappointed in the lack of Capture the Flag. I know COD3 and 4 didn't have it but it was by far the best mode in Heroes 2.
Frencherman
Member
Scrubking said:
Treyarch does not know how to handle the Wii-Hardware, they never tried. Wondering how anybody can say that the Wii-Version looks good regarding those ugly textures. Those awful textures are one of the worsts I have seen on Wii.
Treyarch should just stay away from Wii...
It does look pretty good considering the size of the levels and the amount of stuff that's going on (bodies stay in the level, draw distance, explosions/lighting/particle effects).
The missions are fun, the controls are great and hit detection is accurate, blending animations and believable ragdoll physics. I love this game.
The missions are fun, the controls are great and hit detection is accurate, blending animations and believable ragdoll physics. I love this game.
Ysiadmihi said:
I haven't noticed, but it does seem like more people are going online. There seems to be a surge of low level players whenever I go on now.
@Tab
I love the game too. I think it's great and play it all the time, but there's no denying the fact that a lot of the textures are bad and the game is missing a lot of stuff for no good reason.