Military Style War Games for the Nintendo Wii

"Medal of Honor Vanguard"

• "Medal of Honor Vanguard" was released in 2007 by developer Electronic Arts. It takes place during World War II as the player takes control of an Allied soldier who must fight his way across 10 levels. The levels take place in European locations, from Germany to Italy. "Vanguard" is a sequel to "Call of Duty 3" for the Wii, which was released the previous year. The game has an average press score of 5.6 out of 10 from game critics. IGN praised it for its graphics and game play but criticized its short length.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops"

• "Call of Duty: Black Ops" was released in 2010 from developer Treyarch. "Black Ops" features a fictional war that sprawls all over the world, from jungles to icy mountaintops. The player uses a variety of weapons that can be upgraded as you play through as well as a dense multiplayer mode that allows for the customization of various solider classes. The game was well received and maintains an average press rating of 8.0 out of 10. It does not include a Zombies mode, where players kill waves of zombies that become increasingly difficult, as opposed to its Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 cousins.

"Brothers in Arms: Double Time"

• "Brothers in Arms: Double Time" is a combination of the two previously released games "Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood" and "Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30." The game was released in 2008 from Ubisoft and takes place during World War II. "Double Time" relies more on managing a squad than other Wii war games that are primarily shooters. Players must issue orders to their squad members to maximize the effectiveness of their attacks. The game was poorly reviewed by critics and earned a low 4.1 average press score. It is criticized for its poor controls and low-tech graphics.

"The History Channel: Battle of the Pacific"

• "The History Channel: Battle of the Pacific" was released in 2007 from developer Magic Wand Productions. The player finds himself in the role of a solider who is part of a special ops unit designed to carry out operations against the enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific during World War II. The game has been critically panned and garnered a low 2.5 out of 10 from game review site IGN. It has been heavily criticized for its outdated graphics and horrific frame rate that at times makes the game almost unplayable.