What is old is suddenly new again and that certainly fits the bill with Call of Duty: WWII , taking example from the recent Battlefield 1 by going back to the series roots, this time with a World War 2 setting.

Compelling singleplayer campaign with a true cinematic presentation; Absolutely gorgeous visuals and superbly acted voice-cast; Robust multiplayer that rewards players on a constant basis; The most tense and possibly most fulfilling Zombies campaign in years

Headquarters can feel a little over cluttered at times

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Call of Duty series has returned to the bloody trenches and classic boots on the ground combat of The Second World War in response to the desires of the franchises extremely vocal fanbase.

It has been nine long years since we have set foot into a World War II warzone in a Call of Duty game, and this is in spite of there being no less than a game released every year in the series since then.

Three years ago, Call of Duty saw a drastic change in tempo and atmosphere. Sledgehammer Games took us from the tactical, much slower pace seen in Ghosts to a game that seemed to be inspired by Halo, with jetpacks and considerably more verticality in Advanced Warfare.

It's that time of the year where videogame companies release their "best-selling" games for the Holiday period in a bid to claim sales glory over the year. And it just wouldn't be the same without Call of Duty's annual entry.

With a campaign that brings some of the most historical battles of the European Theater to life like never before, multiplayer that combines the best of the old and the new, and one of the most visceral Zombies games the series has had, Call of Duty WWII is a triumphant return to its roots,...

World War II setting is a natural fit for the franchise; Health pack system in the campaign encourages more deliberate gameplay style; Multiplayer is the best it's been in years; Objective-based assault/defend multiplayer mode War is a standout for the series

Lead protagonist in campaign is a bit of a cliche; Would be nice to see more of the campaign's game mechanics show up in multiplayer

Buy Call of Duty: WWII After four games that featured progressively futuristic abilities, maps, and weapons, Call of Duty: WWII marks a return to a historical setting. It continues the trend of providing three ways for players to get their gaming fix: campaign, multiplayer, and the zombies mode.

When's the last time fans have been genuinely satisfied with a Call of Duty game? When you really think about that question, it is a difficult one to answer. Sure, we all have our favorites but there's no way 2016's Infinite Warfare could be on many lists.

Riveting single-player story; Stunning cut-scene; No boost jumping; Headquarters a slick social hub; Zombies mode is creepy good

Single player too short; No real groundbreaking innovation; Still a Call of Duty game

Here's the rundown. I keep up with Call of Duty every year. Here's the generation so far. Call of Duty: Ghosts: C (Decent campaign, bland multiplayer, bad aliens replacement of zombies) Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare: B (Great campaign, smart multiplayer gimmicks, worthless zombies) Call of Duty:...

The Call of Duty (COD) franchise has always excelled in some areas and fallen short in others. The latter more notably has been the quality and believability of storytelling, with each recent iteration of the game trying to push the envelope as far as warfare goes, and adopt a more futuristic tone.

Superb attention to detail; A more engaging storyline; Sharp gameplay

Slightly short campaign; Unexpected deaths; Plane mechanics finicky