Review: Call of Duty 3 (Wii*)

Graphics- 8.5/10
Sound- 9/10
Gameplay- 7.5/10
Replay Value- 5/10
Overall- 7/10

Call of Duty 3 is an ok shooter for the Wii, with decent graphics and low replay value. There are points in this game that are such an obvious attempt to incorporate the Wiimote it makes you want to scream. The real killer is lack of multiplayer.

If you are going to buy a shooter game for the Wii this is the one to buy because it's simply the only respectable shooting title on the market for the Wii right now. The use of the Wiimote translates really well into this game; however, unless you have the right position your arms will get very tired. This game uses the Wiimote as your cross hairs, which I expect to be the common approach on future shooters. The thing that bothers me is when you are asked to use the Wiimote in ways that were obviously added just to use the Wiimote, and on top of that the don't respond well, one of the worst being the driving. The driving in this game is horrendous, but way worse than that is the fact that there is no multiplayer (only on the Wii). This game would be so much more fun if I was playing it against someone else. Activision really screwed up there.

The game itself apparently hasn't changed much since the second Call of Duty, however I never owned that so I can't say if it is. I still think this game has some very strong points to it, such as the intensity of it. There are points in this game where you are in the middle of so many enemies it's unreal. While the graphics in this game should be better, they are respectable. One of the best things in this game, surprisingly, is the sound. It is very realistic and intense, like the voice acting which is done really well. The only reason that I know how good the voice acting is, is because you can not skip the cut scenes and, unlike Ocarina Of Time, I really don't care about the cut scenes, I just want to blow the Nazi's faces off. Bottom line: if you own the Wii this is the shooting game to get.

Pros: Intense, controls.
Cons: No multiplayer, can't skip cut scenes, annoying uses of Wiimote.

Review: Dan

*Available for many systems. Review for Wii only.