Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP/Vista/7 Processeur : Pentium 4 @ 3 GHz/AMD 64 3200+ Mémoire : 512 Mo (1 Go pour Vista) Disque : 8 Go DirectX version : DirectX 9.0c Son : Intégré ou meilleur Carte graphique : 256 Mo (nVidia GeForce 6600/ATI Radeon X1600)
Call of Duty: World at War
The zombie mode surfaces in 33 of the most‑cited keywords, showing it dominates community chatter. Across 53,004 Steam reviews the game holds a Very Positive rating, with 92% overall positivity and 87% positivity in the post‑release sample.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 64 | 54 | 4 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 60 | 55 | 1 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 55 | 9 | 3 | 43 |
| Content / longevity | 25 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Stability / bugs | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Performance | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.8 h.
🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 20, 2012 · All-time low: €9.79 (Feb 15, 2018)
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Strengths
- Gameplay receives strong acclaim: 54 positive mentions out of 64 total.
- Story is widely praised: 55 positive mentions out of 60 total.
- Audio is flawless in perception: 7 positive mentions out of 7 total.
- Additional content (maps, modes) is well received: 22 positive mentions out of 25 total.
Weaknesses
- Performance issues attract more criticism than praise: 4 negative mentions versus 3 positive out of 7 total.
- Bugs are a consistent pain point: 13 negative mentions out of 13 total.
- Multiplayer experience is largely disliked: 43 negative mentions versus 9 positive out of 55 total.
Who is it for?
Players who love classic World War II shooters and enjoy a gritty single‑player campaign, plus the iconic zombie mode, will find plenty to like. Those sensitive to performance hiccups or multiplayer matchmaking problems should temper expectations.
Is Call of Duty: World at War worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 53,004 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay receives strong acclaim. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Call of Duty: World at War delivers a solid core experience, with gameplay and story that resonate strongly with its audience. While technical flaws and multiplayer shortcomings dampen the overall picture, the game's strengths—especially its audio and extra content—keep it firmly in the Very Positive category on Steam.
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