Had it not been for the framerate issues and shoddy graphics I'd have given this game a 9.5.
I don't own a 360 or a PS3 and haven't seen this game on either of those consoles, so what follows is a comparison to other Wii games. The graphics are pretty lousy. There are some great looking games for Wii (think RE4, Mario Galaxy) and while the Wii isn't capable of putting out anything close to the 360 or PS3, it is capable of putting out graphics better than what you'll see in WAW.
There are framerate issues with this game. Noticeable and persistent. Most prevalent in the full-on battlefields and when you use a deployable MG. You can actually hear the firing rate of the MG slow down and then speed up and then slow down again. The framerate issues also make aiming difficult. It's so bad with the deployable MG's that I just stopped using them.
Controls are very good. IR is not as smooth and sensitive as MOH Heros 2, but it's still pretty decent. The button layout is fantastic and you have like 6 button schemes to choose from so you will find one that works for you.
Sound is fantastic from guns to explosions to music. Cutscenes are very good as well.
So let's compare WAW to MOH Heros 2. Heros looks better and has a rock-solid framerate. IR controls on Heros is better, but button layout on WAW is much better, so we'll give that one a tie. Where WAW kicks some serious butt is in gameplay. All graphic and framerate issues aside, it's much more intense, immersive and fun than Heros 2. Had it not been for the framerate issues and shoddy graphics I'd have given this game a 9.5.
Don't pay $49.99 for this game. Wait a few months until it's $29.99 or $34.99 and get it then........or just rent it. It is well worth playing, just not worth fifty bucks!