8. Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Duty: World at War was an odd title as it released right after the massive success that was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Where World at War shined was in its portrayal of the various different factions battling across the entire planet. This not only allowed for certain areas, such as the Pacific Theater, to have a moment to shine, but acted as a pseudo-documentary for the various fronts that soldiers fought on. It was a smart way to keep the story from slowing down, as every moment felt like a greatest hits track for World War II gaming.
Yet, it was the multiplayer that allowed this title to stand out among the other games in this iconic franchise. Maps were expertly crafted, with users able to not only call in attack dogs, but use flamethrowers and drive tanks. It spawned its own take on the capture the flag/zone control game type called War, which rewarded teams with momentum as the battle swung in their favor.
Every weapon felt perfectly balanced, allowing for players to experiment with a variety of different approach options and play styles. There was a nice simplicity to the combat with every aspect feeling polished to pure perfection.
