
World at War, while it presents what is easily the most frenetic and chaotic World War II we've ever seen, still can't separate itself from the throngs of other releases based on the same time period. We've played through WWII how many times? It feels like well over a thousand. For me, that immediately handcuffs what the game is going to be able to deliver.

Call of Duty: World at War puts players in the familiar setting of World War II. Click above to watch a video that breaks down the differences between the two games (HD available). Instead, this article focuses on gameplay and overall quality. They're built on the same engine and the team at Treyarch apparently spent its time creating new and detailed environments rather than wowing us with any new visual trinkets. Visually, the two games are essentially equals.

That's exactly what we're here to find out.
