Last year’s release, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, received huge backlash from series fans due to its departure from the franchise’s core and the decision to take the gameplay to space. Undoubtedly, that was a stumbling block for the franchise and Sledgehammer Games hopes to get things back on track with Call of Duty: WW2.
But does the new game manage to right the course and do its campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes live up to fans’ lofty expectations? Call of Duty: WW2 reviews are rolling in now and seem to confirm that Sledgehammer has been successful.
IGN (Miranda Sanchez)
Score: Review in progress
GameSpot (Miguel Concepcion)
Score: Review in progress
Polygon (Russ Fruhstick)
Score: Review in progress
Game Informer (Daniel Tack)
Score: 8.75/10
Xbox Achievements (Richard Walker)
Score: 80/100
PlayStation Lifestyle (Chandler Wood)
Score: 9.0/10
GamesBeat (Dean Takahashi)
Score: 94/100
For the most part, it seems that Sledgehammer Games has managed to deliver on the promise of a blockbuster WW2 shooter. Its story campaign seems to be action-packed and educational, the new War mode in its multiplayer is a welcome addition, and the Zombies mode is also terrifying.
But critics aren’t so sure that all of the game modes gel well together. The campaign teaches players about the horrors of war, but public loot box openings and the ridiculous (but terrifying) Zombies schtick don’t seem to fit in with that.
While it’s understandable if some are put off by that quick change of tone, many longstanding Call of Duty fans appreciate the break from the seriousness of the campaign (and other games). Sledgehammer has tweaked the three modes in the right places, though, and fans should see this as the franchise’s return to form.
Call of Duty: WW2 is out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
