According to our patrons at Joystiq, who never let us in on any of their fun, the Wii's Call of Duty 3 may not boast the power of its rivals on the PS3 and 360, but it brings something far more important to the table: fun. Yes, an actual fun video game! Try not to wet yourself with glee. Joystiq's Kevin Kelly got to spend some time with all three, and has written up a great comparison of what each version can offer.
Unlike the last minute twists and turns on the PS3 controller, the "Battle Actions" performed with the Wiimote and nunchuk feel natural, Kelly reports. It pulls you into the game. Does that mean we're all going to look like the guys in the various Red Steel trailers? Probably. Draw the shades and drop the blinds before you pick up the Wiimote.
But while the Wii is kicking eight sorts of ass in the controls department, it's not all sunshine and roses. The Call of Duty franchise really benefits from online multiplayer, which is a feature we will not have. And the graphics are not quite up to the quality of the other consoles, though from the screenshot above, we're not seeing much to complain about.
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10-09-2006 @ 1:54PM
Jaille said...
This comparison is basically worthless given who and where its from. I'll wait for a real review, thanks.
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10-09-2006 @ 2:46PM
jhall said...
what the crap is up with none of the awesome games having online multiplayer?
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10-09-2006 @ 3:10PM
jadnice said...
Activision... please delay this game so you can polish up the graphics and ADD ONLINE PLAY. COD3 without online is a waste of time.
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10-09-2006 @ 4:00PM
Jay said...
Yeah, Joystiq sucks.
I pulled them off my Google front page months ago because their articles were crap. So I won't be checking out that article.
On a side note, I think that COD3 looks pretty good. I'd probably rent it first, but I'd at least give it a try.
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10-09-2006 @ 4:44PM
will said...
hate to be negative... and im definetly buying a wii... ive been preordered for 6 months (at my local non branded) game store..
they have a little book in which to mark preorders... lol and im number one...
wooo
anyway..
http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/09/sunlight-disables-wii-sensor-bar/
im sure it will be sorted out.. my house actuallys has curtains as well.
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10-09-2006 @ 4:55PM
Ian Charles said...
Maybe im missing something - but CoD2 got boring quick online.
Unless they let you restrict the weapons online (so no more sniper whores) ill be getting the Wii version over Xbox 360
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10-09-2006 @ 6:38PM
Give me Stars or Give me Death! said...
Jaille's comment is basically worthless given who and where it's from.
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10-09-2006 @ 9:52PM
Duscrom said...
Well, i was bored with CoD2.. and appearently the reviews show how boreing of a game it was. See, Review rateings are on an oopisate scale, so the 8s CoD2 got.. for being a boreing game... acteally meant Bad.... it's the 3s and lower that mean great FUN.
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