Playstation 3's potential shown in COD
Single Player 8/10
Single player is really fun, and I am not just saying that because I enjoy first person shooters or the Call of Duty series. In fact, I am not a big fan of either. But, after purchasing this game, I was actually quite impressed with the single player mode. There is a nice little story that takes place in between the 14 chapters in the game. Each chapter is relatively short, making the singleplayer short overall. However, the chapters feature tough scenarios that you must overcome in order to move further into the game. The health feature, although new in Call of Duty 2, still exists. Your health isn't represented. Just don't get caught up in tons of fire.
There are several difficulty levels, allowing for replay value and opportunities of challenging yourself.
The Playstation 3 adds a neat feature to the game, with its wireless Sixaxis controllers. In order to melee, all you have to do is tilt your controller rapidly to the left or right. The feature sort of reminds me of the Wii, which is pretty cool.
Multiplayer 8/10
The multiplayer feature is pretty fun, although not the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Compared to Call of Duty 2, COD 3 is much faster paced. When you get into an online game, you will have to act quickly and effectively if you want to be successful. There are tons of weapons to choose from, which is nice, and also a variety of games. The multiplayer is always a good break from and a good extension of the singleplayer mode.
Some people have complained about online games not working, however, I have been able to join every online game for Playstation 3, so I am not sure where the difficulties are coming from.
Graphics 10/10
This is the real deal. New generation graphics on the Playstation 3 at 1080i. Regardless of what TV you have, the graphics will be an enormous improvement from anything on the old generation consoles. But the effective potential that the Playstation 3 has is clearly shown in Call of Duty 3, which is a huge positive aspect. The objects are very detailed, such as guns, wood, faces, houses, and shadows. Everything looks absolutely amazing and you will not regret this game, even though it exists on the old generation consoles. The graphics have indeed matched the potential of the system.
Controls 9/10
I like the controls a lot. The melee function is really cool with the tilting of the controller, and the aiming and firing seems really easy as the R1 and L1 buttons. Reloading is simple with the square button and crouching with the circle button. Going prone can sometimes be a bit awkward, pressing the circle button down, but after a mission or so, you should get the hang of it. Overall, the controls are excellent.
Final 9/10
I think Call of Duty 3 is a huge success on the Playstation 3. Seeing as there are few games to choose from on the PS3, Call of Duty is definitely one of the games that you are going to want to consider. Resistance: Fall of Man may be a game to compare to Call of Duty, which may be one of the reasons that Call of Duty 3 has been slightly overshadowed. But please, give this game a chance.