Growing up, the Call of Duty series felt like a rite of passage. Starting with World at War and following it all the way to Black Ops II, this franchise wasn’t just a game to me; it was an entire experience. Back then, as a kid, I could only 'play' it in the simplest ways—through borrowed discs or less legitimate means (piracy lol). But 15 years later, I’ve finally bought it for myself and playing it now as an adult has hit me harder than I ever expected.

Coming back to World at War, I found myself nearly in tears. When I was young, it was just thrilling to relive those heroic battles. But now, with a deeper understanding of world politics, I see this game in a stark, unsettling light. The glorified scenes of battle and sacrifice carry a bittersweet gravity, and I’m left feeling sorrow more than satisfaction. War isn't a theater for public entertainment; it's a dark, brutal reality for those who live it. War is not just action and explosions—its lives torn apart, cultures destroyed, futures shattered.

Thank you, World at War, for giving me that thrill as a child and for teaching me an unforgettable lesson now as an adult.

Growing up, the Call of Duty series felt like a rite of passage. Starting with World at War and following it all the way to Black Ops II, this franchise wasn’t just a game to me; it was an entire experience. Back then, as a kid, I could only 'play' it in the simplest ways—through borrowed discs or less legitimate means (piracy lol). But 15 years later, I’ve finally bought it for myself and playing it now as an adult has hit me harder than I ever expected. Coming back to World at War, I found myself nearly in tears. When I was young, it was just thrilling to relive those heroic battles. But now, with a deeper understanding of world politics, I see this game in a stark, unsettling light. The glorified scenes of battle and sacrifice carry a bittersweet gravity, and I’m left feeling sorrow more than satisfaction. War isn't a theater for public entertainment; it's a dark, brutal reality for those who live it. War is not just action and explosions—its lives torn apart, cultures destroyed, futures shattered. Thank you, World at War, for giving me that thrill as a child and for teaching me an unforgettable lesson now as an adult.