: Unlike its predecessor, WaW re-introduced dedicated vehicle missions, including tank battles and airborne gunner segments. The Birth of "Zombies"
: Players control Private Miller of the U.S. Marines, fighting the Imperial Japanese Army. This campaign is noted for its claustrophobic jungle warfare, Japanese "Banzai" charges, and the use of devastating flamethrowers. Call of Duty World at War
: It was the first title to feature full limb dismemberment and realistic fire effects, emphasizing the "horror" of war rather than just its heroism. This campaign is noted for its claustrophobic jungle
The single-player campaign is split between two primary fronts, focusing on the harrowing final years of the war: Japanese "Banzai" charges
WaW was built on an enhanced version of the Call of Duty 4 engine, introducing several series firsts:
: The campaign supported up to four players online or two via split-screen, a first for the main series.