Well, I played a few rounds of the multiplayer beta, and I have to admit I'm fairly impressed. Many people have ragged on this game because of its WWII setting, but after seeing how well Treyarch pulled off the feeling of WWII, I feel a lot better about going back to the old, familiar time-piece. This game reminded me of the personality of the old Medal of Honor games. They had such a in-your-face, gritty setting, a setting that CoD5 has improved upon. With the inclusion of Pacific-themed maps, I didn't feel like I was playing the same old WWII FPS that we've all grown tired of these last few years.

Many people have talked about how the game doesn't look as good as CoD4, but I think this is a result of specific maps. For instance, Makin(a village) looks worse than Cod4, but Castle (uh...a japanese castle) looks better than anything in CoD4. The pacific setting has allowed Treyarch to use extremely saturated coloring, something that InfinityWard wasn't able to pull off.

As for the weapons, hmmm....I'm not sure yet. A lot of the weapons feel counter-intuitive, but many weapons (such as the trench-gun) feel great. I'll need more time in the beta to make a call on this one.

Ok....everyone's least favorite....the dogs. From what I've read on the internet, I expected the dogs to be way overbalanced. Well, this is both true, and not true. If you are by yourself and you hear dogs barking, expect to die. However, by simply sticking with one other person, any number of dogs can be easily fought off. As someone said during an online match, "all you have to do is not be a dumbass."

the tanks...forgettable. not really an issue, unless you waste your time trying to use them.


Overall, I enjoyed this beta a lot more than I've enjoyed any Cod4 game. I do plan on getting this game, mostly for the multiplayer. I don't really have high expectations for the SP, I just don't think Treyarch has had enough time to work on it. Hopefully I'll be surprised.



How many people agree? How many think I'm an absolute idiot? I hope some of you can find this quasi-preview informative.

I disagree completely, although I do like the weapons a lot. Nothing else about the beta appeals to me.

It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.  I think it's an average quality port of an Infinity Ward game and I won't be buying it.

"It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.."

I agree with you. I dont understand the hate on game companys, they provide hours of entertainment. And not anyone on these boards could produce better than treyarch.
I dissagree with Makin, its the best looking level with the night setting. Plus i love getting a stab frenzy on the damn pooches, then i like to teabag the dog. (dont judge me)

I completely disagree as well.

"I agree with you. I dont understand the hate on game companys, they provide hours of entertainment. And not anyone on these boards could produce better than treyarch.
I dissagree with Makin, its the best looking level with the night setting. Plus i love getting a stab frenzy on the damn pooches, then i like to teabag the dog. (dont judge me)"

We'll I was not a dumb ass in quite a few games and the dogs still killed me, it doesn't matter if you have 6 people beside you if 7 dogs come after you and 4 come from behind which they like to do then your all gonna die.

Dogs should be one hit kills with pistol and knives...ect not the 2 or 2 and a half hits it takes.
you were able to hide from the chopper most of the time and even blow it up pretty quickly. you cant hide from the dogs they will find you no matter what.

"We'll I was not a dumb ass in quite a few games and the dogs still killed me, it doesn't matter if you have 6 people beside you if 7 dogs come after you and 4 come from behind which they like to do then your all gonna die.

Dogs should be one hit kills with pistol and knives...ect not the 2 or 2 and a half hits it takes.
you were able to hide from the chopper most of the time and even blow it up pretty quickly. you cant hide from the dogs they will find you no matter what.
"

I completely agree with MB

I disagree, I think it's terrible.

I haven't played the beta (Damn you, Jeff Gerstmann) but from the videos I have watched it seems like the American voice acting is extremely annoying.  Is it always Kiefer Sutherland?

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i cant play the beta, being that im half way across the world in a pretty primitive surrounding. it sounds ok though.. i will read a few reviews before buying it once i get home, though...
if it isnt up to standard id be perfectly happy to play cod4 all year until cod6 comes out.

"It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.  I think it's an average quality port of an Infinity Ward game and I won't be buying it."

"MB said:

"It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.  I think it's an average quality port of an Infinity Ward game and I won't be buying it."

He's Right. Call of Duty 5 is a totally different game. World At War is made by Treyarch who made Call of Duty 3. Call of Duty 5 is made by Infinity Ward who made Call of Duty 2 and 4."

"MB said:

"It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.."

I know, but I hate subtitles."

"It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.  I think it's an average quality port of an Infinity Ward game and I won't be buying it."

"I disagree, I think it's terrible."

"I completely agree with MB"

"I disagree completely,

although I do like the weapons a lot.

Nothing else about the beta appeals to me."

I think its just subpar, standing alone I think its a average shooter that can give you some fun, hence why I'm renting it just for some co-op when it comes out, but besides that..and compared to cod4(because you kinda have to compare it to cod4) its a step back in every aspect.

i want 2 like it but i think i prefer future to ww2
and thats probbably since ive played 2 many ww2 shooters 

"It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.  I think it's an average quality port of an Infinity Ward game and I won't be buying it."

You thought the tanks were useless?  Wow, get in one and you can roll through the entire match racking up kills.  When close to death, jump out and take another tank, or jump out and continue your killing spree the old fashioned way.

Oh and, I like it.  GoW2 and COD5 for me.

Well I am just finished after having a long session with it, (PC - improved Beta) . I don't think it's bad at all, in fact I think it's quite good even if some aspects are lame. I have to agree though that those fricking dogs are annoying. I am all for their inclusion but not with their current hit damage. The amount of times I have seen people take kills only to be ravaged from behind is comical. One shot should take them the fuck out. The tanks are cool though, I have racked up nice kill streaks using them and I feel they add positively to the gameplay dynamic.

"MB said:

"It's not Call of Duty 5...it's Call of Duty: World at War.  I think it's an average quality port of an Infinity Ward game and I won't be buying it."

He's Right. Call of Duty 5 is a totally different game. World At War is made by Treyarch who made Call of Duty 3. Call of Duty 5 is made by Infinity Ward who made Call of Duty 2 and 4."

"Well I am just finished after having a long session with it, (PC - improved Beta) . I don't think it's bad at all, in fact I think it's quite good even if some aspects are lame. I have to agree though that those fricking dogs are annoying. I am all for their inclusion but not with their current hit damage. The amount of times I have seen people take kills only to be ravaged from behind is comical. One shot should take them the fuck out. The tanks are cool though, I have racked up nice kill streaks using them and I feel they add positively to the gameplay dynamic."

The beta sucks. I mean, i hate the weapons. The maps are pretty bad, but the weapons! good god, this is the sequel to CoD4? THIS? the perks system is pretty much the same  aka stolen, so that's not bad. the additional classes per prestige is a good idea, but really isn't necessary. you can change your classes in 30 seconds, 10 classes is just overkill. but the killing stroke is juggernaut and martyrdom. wtf. WHAT. THE. FUCK. screw treyarch, ww2 has always and will always be stale, no matter how much you try to make it Cod4. I look forward to CoD5, or Cod6, or whatever the fuck is infinity ward's new game.