Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies ($9.99)
Version – 1.2.0
REVIEW – “A great new map pack for an amazing mobile game!”
You may remember a little while back that I did a review of Call of Duty World at War Zombies. At the time they had just released a free version of the app that allowed you to play 3 levels and that is what I used to write the review. Well just recentlyActivision released a new map that you can download via in-app purchase for just $4.99! I’d like to thank Activision for sending me the gift card to download and review!
If you’ve ever played the console version of Zombies that is include in Call of Duty World at War you’ll feel right at home with this game. The first level “Nacht Der Untoten” has been 
out for a while now and is definitely a blast. If you’re interested in details about gameplay or my thoughts on that level then you should check out my original review at http://www.appshouter.com/call-of-duty-world-at-war-zombies-iphone-app-review/.
Once you’ve downloaded the game all you have to do to install the new map, “Verruckt” is touch the “New Maps” button from the main menu. It will take a few seconds, depending on the speed of the connection you are using, and then the map pack will install automatically. Now I’m sure there are a lot of you out there saying to yourselves that $4.99 is a little bit steep to just add one more map to this game. I can assure you that it is definitely worth it!
One of the things I was very curious about with this level, is how well it would perform with the larger level and how much the “perk-a-cola’s” would add or take away from the gameplay. I was pleasantly 
surprised that the developers had not copied the gameplay exactly from the console game, but instead did a good job of tailoring it to the iPhone platform. The perks all work as you would expect, the most useful perk is definitely the Juggernaut perk which increases the damage you can take before you go down. At least that’s my opinion, I’m sure that other people will have their own favorite.
Something I had not been able to test previously was the multiplayer. It is worth noting that there are several options that you can choose from here. You can play over your local WiFi network with up to 3 other people, over a Bluetooth connection with 1 other person or you can play “online” with up to 3 other people as long as you have a WiFi connection available. While the WiFi may seem like an unnecessary restriction I 
can assure you that trying to play a game of this type over a cell phone internet connection would be mediocre at best.
Overall I was very impressed with online play. I managed to make it to level 18 with the help of someone else over the internet on my first try! Something that is noticeably lacking is an integrated 
high score list for online play. You can go online to view a high score list but you have to leave the app to do so.
I would have to say that this is probably the most exciting game I have played on my iPhone. And not only that but the new map pack has gone beyond just adding a level, it has opened up so much more depth in game play. Whether you’ve played the original console version or not this game will offer hours of enjoyment. I seriously had a hard time putting this one down to write this review! If you like first person shooters don’t waste another moment! Head to the App Store and download Zombies today!
- David H.
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Developer – Activision Publishing, Inc.
URL: http://www.callofduty.com/supplies/codwawzombies
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