Call of Duty: WWII

I'm pleased with Call of Duty WW2, but the rough launch and average campaign marred what could have been an unparalleled addition to the Call of Duty franchise. As good as multiplayer is, I have to dock points for missing features and instability. However, if you're a fan of the series, this game will be a breath of fresh air, and as long as Sledgehammer tightens up the technical problems, it'll be a title that has the longevity that the last few titles haven't.

Overall what we have here is another Call of Duty, which means exactly what you think that means. Going back to basics will likely please the fanbase, which was vocally growing tired of the sci-fi stuff. The gameplay loops online are much less complicated, heading back to the “freeze tag with guns” and away from the more complex movement systems. The campaign feels like a greatest hits of Call of Duty moments, but falls short of standing out on its own, despite looking nice and being well-produced.

Call of Duty WW2 is a return to form for the series. Sledgehammer Games and the other Call of Duty developers that contributed to this massive release have put together something really special here. The developers hammer home what made Call of Duty so great in previous years, while also adding a bunch of modern content and gameplay twists of their own. As far as Call of Duty games go, WW2 is an instant classic.