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Nintendo DS · Shooter

Call of Duty: World at War

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreShooter
Developern-Space
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesCall of Duty
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by n-Space and published by Activision, Call of Duty: World at War arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a shooter.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 36 DS shooters in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Call of Duty series; on the DS you can also try Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. n-Space also made Tron Evolution: Battle Grids and James Bond 007: Blood Stone for the DS.

Call of Duty: World at War supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Call of Duty: World at War is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Call of Duty: World at War gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Call of Duty: World at War cheats & codes

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Infinite Ammo120797AC 00000000
Complete Challenge Mode221B77C1 0000001E
All Countries Unlocked (Quickplay)221B77A9 0000001E
Widescreen (16:9)920213E0 00001555 120213E0 00001C72 D2000000 00000000
Widescreen (16:10)920213E0 00001555 120213E0 0000199A D2000000 00000000

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Call of Duty: World at War walkthroughs & guides

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Call of Duty: World at War FAQ

When did Call of Duty: World at War come out on the DS?

Call of Duty: World at War was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Call of Duty: World at War?

It was developed by n-Space and published by Activision.

Is Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer?

Yes. Call of Duty: World at War supports up to 2 players.

How long does Call of Duty: World at War take to play?

As a shooter, Call of Duty: World at War typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Call of Duty: World at War on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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