Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #365 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: ACTIVISION
• Released on: 2006-12-01
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• ESRB Rating: Mature
• Platform: Nintendo Wii

Manufacturer's Description
The follow-up to the #1 next-generation game, Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the Normandy Breakout, the historic campaign that made the liberation of Paris possible and brought the Allies a step closer to Berlin. Through a seamless narrative that delivers the rush of unrelenting battle and breathtaking action, players assume the roles of four ordinary Allied soldiers American, British, Canadian and Polish and are thrust onto an authentic, living battlefield for an unprecedented variety of combat, with advanced high-definition graphics, detailed character animations and explosive on-screen action, delivering the most immersive and cinematically intense war experience ever.

The Power of next-gen:
Built from the ground-up for next-gen consoles, Call of Duty 3 brings the battle to life with advanced graphics, a new physics engine, a procedural environment and detailed ensemble animations that deliver the most cinematic war experience ever.

Battle actions:
An all-new close-quarters battle mechanic allows players to fight hand-to-hand, improvise explosive devices, disarm traps and execute a host of other battlefield situations that require cunning and rapid reflexes to survive.

Branching mission paths:
Next-generation level design provides multiple attack routes that let players decide how to confront the enemy flank an opponent, or hit him head-on. Each unique mission path requires special tactics, from sniping and demolition to all-out head-on clashes.

Nowhere to hide:
Environmental physics allow players to destroy enemy soft cover hideouts, forcing foes out in the open. But be wary, opponents can eliminate your protective cover as well.

Team-based multiplayer with vehicles:
Combined arms and team-based combat provides unprecedented depth and variety by allowing up to 24-players to battle it out online with the option of single or split-screen Internet play. Gamers have the choice to play as infantry or commandeer multiple-occupancy vehicles, including tanks, jeeps, and motorcycles with side-cars, leading to unique mobile combat roles for all-out, multiplayer mayhem. Call of Duty 3 also offers soldier classes, each with class specific abilities, and a ranking system for truly diversified squad combat.

Customer Reviews

A cheap blast
I bought this just recently very cheaply (£13 brand new) and if you ignore the flaky control system, it's basically a very good involving first person warshooter. Compared to medal of honor this was much more fun, with varied missions - the tank driving in particular was really atmospheric - although I cant find out how to replay that mission?
I can understand some reviewers getting frustrated with some of the control issues, but these don't really spoil the game, just be patient.

Lame
Firstly let me say that I'm a huge COD fan having all versions for the PC, but this Wii version of COD3 is virtually unplayable even on the easiest setting. The nunchuck/remote control is incredibly difficult to master and simple tasks like negotiating a doorway become a chore. But that's nothing compared to the hand-to-hand fighting scenarios that are quite physically demanding and generally result in frustration. I even bought a Wii 'Zapper' in the hope it would steady basic movement which it does slightly but not to an acceptable level. Another downside is the lenghty video intros at each level which can't be skipped and become tedious when resuming a game. It's a real shame because the storyline looks pretty good and I'm sure the XBox & PS3 versions are fine. Why couldn't they just release a PC version..?

So the bottom line in my opinion is don't waste you money. I've now moved on to COD4 PC (which is excellent) without bothering to finish this one - life's too short...

Call of duty, Wii remote
Overall this game is great, there aren't many WWII games out there better; and I would suggest you buy it.

The only draw back this title present on the Wii is the remote, is it the make or the break of the game. Well its both the remote adds that feel of realism to what is all to the action of shooting that is often too sterile and detached with traditional control. The Wii as in real life requires much more accurate and rapid response to moving targets.
On the downside however and this had me swearing, sometimes the remote responds far too much and puts you in a crazy spin even though you only moved the remote about 5degrees, it often does this without warning and it can take you a few precious seconds to get the spin under control, by which time you have been shot! Also occasionally the remote can be under responsive and you end up getting killed.