Shi No Numa

"Maggot ridden corpses. Bug infested swamp. Hundreds of undead Imperial Army. Choose your tactic and defend for your lives!"

- Single player solo mission description in the Mission Select menu.

Shi No Numa (Japanese: 死の沼; English: Swamp of Death), is a Nazi Zombies map and the first (and so far, only) Imperial Zombies map. It is the third level in Nazi Zombies and occurs in a swamp in the Pacific. It was released on June 11th, 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. It is priced at €9.99 or $9.99USD or £7.99GBP or $14.99AUS on the PlayStation Store, and 800 Microsoft Points on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. It was released on the PC on July 17th for free through the v1.5 patch.

Overview
The map was released alongside Corrosion, Banzai and Sub Pens. It is the first (and currently the only) Nazi Zombies level in Call of Duty: World at War to have Japanese zombies instead of the previous Nazi Zombies, as well as the only map in the entire Zombies chronology to have zombies that were formerly Imperial Japanese Army soldiers. It is also the only Zombie map on World at War to take place during the afternoon, while Nacht der Untoten takes place at dawn, Verrückt takes place late in the evening, and Der Riese takes place during a solar eclipse.

The map introduced many things to the Nazi Zombies game mode, some of which are unique to this map. On this map, the Zombies that the player(s) fight(s) are Japanese. The Perk-a-cola machines spawn randomly in one of the huts. Hellhounds, zombies in the form of dogs, are introduced as well. The power on this map is automatically turned on, as opposed to having to be turned on in all the maps (excluding Nacht der Untoten, as it has no electrical devices meant to help players.). It is the first Nazi Zombies map to be original. Nacht der Untoten is based off of the Japanese bunker from the Campaign level "Hard Landing" and the Multiplayer map "Airfield," while Verruckt is based off of the asylum area in Campaign's "Ring of Steel" as well as Multiplayer's "Asylum" map.

The song for this map is The One by Elena Siegman.

Shi No Numa was released on the iPhone on June 2, 2010 on the iPhone app, "Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies" and is available as in-app purchase for $4.99 and as a standalone app for $9.99.

The iPhone version also has an Easter egg. By opening all areas, a quote will say "All areas unlocked! Now find the grave!", and the knife will become a shovel. The player will receive the Wunderwaffe DG-2 after digging the grave. The grave is marked "Peter", and the hanging man is also missing from the start room as well.

Basic Information
Players spawn on the top floor with up to three other teammates: one American, one Russian, one German and one Japanese soldier (Dempsey, Nikolai, Richtofen and Takeo) with four windows to cover. There are two chalk weapon outlines there: an Arisaka and a Gewehr 43. This is the first zombie map to allow the player to go outside without glitching or cheating. One can either open a wooden fence into the next room or the stairs which, either way, opens up both the outside and downstairs. From there, the player can go to the Storage, the Doctor's Quarters, down to the Fishing Hut, or the Comm Room. Each leads to a different part of the swamp with a hut on each. Unlike Verrückt, the Mystery box doesn't just reappear in an opened area - it can reappear anywhere on the map. There is also a zipline that can transport a player from upstairs in the main hut to the Doctors Quarters hut. Electric Defenses are also placed on each main hut and can be turned on for 1000 points. Every time a hut is opened, a random Perk-a-cola machine appears. The Ray Gun and the Flamethrower are back along with the additions of the Arisaka, Type 100 and the Colt M1911(to the Mystery box), as well as the Wunderwaffe DG-2; which is a metallic weapon with 3 vacuum tubes facing out of the left side. It has a capacity of 3 shots and usually comes with 15 shots all together. On the iPhone version, however, it comes with 24 backup shots, leaving 27 altogether. This weapon can electrocute any zombie in the vicinity, but it can also affect the user (although with less effect than the Electro-Shock Defenses) if shot too close.

A new addition to this map is a zip line. The opposite side of the zip line from the player's start must be reached before the zip line can be used.

This is an entirely new map, with features of Knee Deep and Makin. The layout is completely different - about the size of a small/medium map. For the first time, the player can play as four different nationalities - German, Japanese, Russian and American - each with their own personalities and traits. The animation on the weapons have changed, with improved detail while on the chalk wall or in the Mystery box, and are sometimes held differently. The body animation has been changed for the zombies. They walk differently (slightly like samurai) and they now tear down the boards instead of lunging at the window. The Hell Hounds are far fewer in number and reinforcements than the zombies, but they are much faster and swarm the player. Once a Hell Hound Round has passed, there won't be a another for at least three rounds; then it becomes a coin flip chance again. The Hellhounds appear randomly through lightning and attack. The map fogs up and thunder is heard to indicate their arrival. a hanging man can be found in this Map at the spawn, thought the whole in the roof. The Element 115 meteor can be found out of the map.

Black Ops
This map along with the other 3 Nazi Zombie Maps (Nacht der Untoten, Verrückt, and Der Riese) appear in Call of Duty: Black Ops on the Hardened and Prestige editions with some changes. The graphics have been improved and Cold War era weapons, such as the Galil available from the Mystery Box.



Parts of the map in the Black Ops edition seem to have less or more foliage and less or more fog meaning it's possible to see outside the map in certain angles around the map.

Many glitches on map have not been patched in the Black Ops edition just like the dogs barrier glitch. It's not available on the Wii edition of Black Ops, though it could become available in the future, possibly through DLC, as in the back of the Wii instruction manual it mentions a DLC for the Wii. However, with nothing confirmed, it seems unlikely.

There is also a new hidden radio message that explains how the characters got to Kino der Toten.

Unique Features

 * This is the first map where zombies can spawn inside the accessible area and bypass the windows.
 * The Perk-a-Cola machines spawn randomly.
 * The enemies are Japanese Zombies instead of Nazis.
 * The Flogger and lift-version of the Zipline are unique to this map.
 * This is the first map where Japanese weapons can be purchased.
 * This is the first map where the Mystery Box shows a bright light in the sky at its location.
 * This is the first map to feature Hellhounds.
 * This is the first map to feature the Wunderwaffe DG-2.
 * This is the first map to introduce playable characters that are from every faction in Call of Duty: World at War.
 * This is the only map where electricity does not have to be turned on in order to use electrical barriers and Perk-A-Cola machines.
 * This is the only map where zombies run and walk in a unique fashion.

The Huts


There are four huts in the map that players can go to, to defend against zombies and hellhounds rather than staying in the large main hut and trying to defend numerous windows from being broken into. In order to get to these huts, players must open a gate in the main structure, one for each hut. These are 1000 points each. Then, players will have to run a short distance until they reach the hut.

Players now have to open the door to the hut which will be 750 points for every hut. Once the door is opened, players can find the one of the four perk-a-cola machines cycling for about 5 seconds until one is randomly picked and able to be used to buy a perk. All huts can be spawn points for the mystery box, and each hut includes at least one chalk drawing of a weapon and the Electro-Shock Defenses, which can be used for 1000 points.

Doctor's Quarters


The Doctor's quarters entrance is Above the Warning Room. In the Doctor's Quarter, Perk-a-Cola machines can be found, a mystery box spawn point can be located, the B.A.R. can be purchased for 1800 points, and the Electro-Shock defenses can be used here at the entrance for 1000 points. Also, there is two windows that zombies can't break through. A unique feature this hut has is it has a zip line where players can go on and be transported back to the top floor of the main hut.

This can be used to get to the hut and to get back to the main hut. Players must activate the Zipline by making their way through the swamp, hitting the main switch on the red console outside the hut, and then having the option to take it back to the main building at the cost of 1500 points. The Zipline can carry all four players in a full lobby, but if they aren't standing on the platform when it gets triggered then they will be left behind.

The player can do the weapon glitch in this hut. Getting to this hut can be tricky, due to the fact that players are slowed down in the water much more than Zombies are, Zombies also spawn in the water. Stick to the land as much as possible. Also, in a full lobby, have the two people with the best weapons hold the front, and the other two cover the windows.

Storage
The storage hut entrance is located under the Wunderwaffe corner in the players' spawn room. In the Storage hut, a Perk-a-Cola machine can be found, a mystery box spawn point can be located, the Type 100 can be purchased for 1000 points, and the Electro-Shock defenses can be used at the entrance for 1000 points. Also, there are two windows that zombies can break through. This is the smallest hut and hardest to defend as well. The weapon glitch can also be done in here, but is very easy to do. There are three paths to venture through to here and back to the main building. There is also a radio here.

Communications Room


The Comm room entrance is located at the bottom of the first flight of stairs, under the players' spawn room. In the Comm Room, a Perk-a-Cola machine can be found, a mystery box spawn point can be located, the STG-44 can be purchased for 1200 points, and the electro-shock defenses can be used at the entrance for 1000 points. There are also two windows that zombies can break through.

There is a telephone as well, and when the player walks up to and presses the "use" button will get the Dead Air achievement and trigger the song The One Zombies as heard in the trailer. If the player listens carefully, the player can hear the numbers 9-1-1 being dialed into the phone before the song begins.

Also, while very difficult and requires practice, the player can do the weapons glitch in here, however, it is very risky and can sometimes cause players to switch out good weapons with bad ones.

Fishing Hut
The Fishing hut entrance can be located under the Flogger. In the Fishing Hut, a Perk-a-Cola machine can be found, a mystery box spawn point can be located, the MP40 can be purchased for 1000 points, and the Electro-Shock defenses can be used at the entrance for 1000 points.

There are also three windows that zombies can break through. When the gate from the main building is opened to get to the Fishing Hut, the Flogger can be activated for 750 points. Players can also do the weapons glitch in this hut. This is the largest and most open hut, making it quite easy to defend compared to the other huts.

Starting Weapons

 * Colt M1911
 * Knife
 * Stielhandgranate grenades (x2)

Off-Wall Weapons

 * Arisaka - Located in the spawn room.
 * Gewehr 43 - Located in the spawn room next to the fence.
 * Stielhandgranate x4 - Located in the warning room next to the exit.
 * M1 Carbine - Located in the warning room next to the exit.
 * Bouncing Betty x2 - Located in the courtyard.
 * M1 Garand - Located near the Doctor's Quarters entrance.
 * M1897 Trenchgun - Located near the Storage entrance.
 * Thompson - Located in the starting mystery box room.
 * MP40 - Located in the Fishing Hut.
 * BAR - Located in the Doctor's Quarters.
 * Type 100 - Located in the Storage.
 * STG-44 - Located in the Comms Room.

Call of Duty: World at War:

 * Colt M1911
 * Arisaka
 * Gewehr 43
 * MP40
 * Double-Barreled Shotgun
 * Sawed-Off Double-Barreled Shotgun
 * STG-44
 * Thompson
 * M1897 Trench Gun
 * BAR
 * PPSh-41
 * MG42
 * Browning M1919
 * FG42
 * Ray Gun
 * PTRS-41
 * M1 Garand w/ Rifle Grenade
 * Panzerschreck
 * .357 Magnum
 * Molotov Cocktail
 * M1A1 Carbine
 * M2 Flamethrower
 * Wunderwaffe DG-2

Call of Duty: Black Ops:

 * AUG w/ Swarovski Scope
 * Ballistic Knife
 * China Lake
 * Commando
 * Crossbow
 * CZ75 (with or without Dual Wield)
 * Dragunov
 * FN FAL
 * Famas
 * G11 w/ Low Power Scope
 * Galil
 * HK21
 * HS-10
 * L96A1
 * M72 LAW
 * Monkey Bomb
 * Python
 * Raygun
 * Wunderwaffe DG-2

Characters
In Shi No Numa, players enjoy the new experience to play not as simply four unnamed American soldiers, but instead assume the role of either an American, a Japanese, a Russian, or a Nazi character. However the only differences between them are dialog and character models, they all play exactly the same. It can be noted that all four characters live up to their respective racial stereotypes:(Tank Dempsey is a war-lover, Takeo Masaki is always talking about the Emperor and honor, Nikolai Belinski loves Vodka and Richtofen is a sadistic madman that is a doctor;).

Tank Dempsey


Tank Dempsey is the American character in the level. He is a Marine, and, in fact, he was the leader of the U.S. Marines in Nacht der Untoten and Verruckt. His point counter is white. He is in the style of a stereotypical all-American war hero. He fought at the Battle of Peleliu, and had already received a Medal of Honor prior to the events of Shi No Numa. He has been said by fans to resemble Polonsky.

Takeo Masaki


Takeo Masaki is the Japanese officer. His point counter is yellow. He is a stereotypical Japanese officer of his time: a fanatic that honors Japan and its Emperor, follows Bushido, and would die in battle before surrendering. He is said to resemble the Japanese officer character model.

Nikolai Belinski


Nikolai Belinski is a Russian soldier. He is a stereotypical Russian: a heavy vodka drinker. His point counter is blue. He resembles Chernov.

Edward Richtofen


Doctor Edward Richtofen is the playable sadistic and psychopathic Wehrmacht officer. His point counter is green. He specializes in torture and he created the Wunderwaffe DG-2. He is often said to resemble General Amsel. Some also claim he resembles the German soldier who kicks Dimitri Petrenko in the face in the beginning of Their Land, Their Blood.

Strategies

 * See: Shi No Numa/Strategies

Stairs or Warning Gate
Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Warning Gate Advantages

 * More opened up than the stairs.
 * Keeps the player's back safe when getting a weapon from the box.

Warning Gate Disadvantages

 * Much longer route to the box.
 * The set of stairs past the M1 Carbine are a prime place for surprises.
 * Opens up windows.

Stairs Advantages

 * Quick route to box.

Stairs Disadvantages

 * Less open area.
 * Likely be surprised when buying a weapon.

Wunderwaffe DG-2


The Wunderwaffe DG-2 is a new weapon that can only be obtained from the Mystery Box. It fires a bolt of chain lightning, is fully automatic, but should be treated as semi-automatic, and has a pitifully small capacity of 3 shots, and only comes with 15 in reserve.

It is not very helpful in the early rounds (5-10) due to the fact that these zombies can be readily killed by much more conventional weaponry, but becomes much better to have in the rounds later on, where one burst of lightning can kill a whole horde of zombies. What's more, the player receives a funny animation of the zombies being electrocuted. The number of zombies it can kill with a single shot however is 10 (there is a maximum of 24 zombies per round per player) so it will take more than one shot to kill every zombie in a round.

Despite being quite a large weapon, the Wunderwaffe DG-2 is surprisingly light, and the player can run around the same speed as with a much lighter weapon. This is probably due to the gun being classified as a rifle.

Occasionally a spark of electricity will flow across the end of the gun, and there will be a noise. If this gun is used within too close of a proximity to the zombie it hits, the user will be electrocuted, much like running through a barrier, but less damaging. Taking electrocution from the Wunderwaffe DG-2 lowers the effectiveness of Juggernog, so one should be cautious when using it at close range.

Trivia


See: Shi No Numa/Trivia

Radio Messages
Main Article: Shi No Numa/Radio Messages

Trophies and achievements (Xbox 360 and PS3 only)

 * Dead Air (Secret): Press "use" (Hold Square on PlayStation and hold "X" on Xbox) a few times while thumb|300px|right|A tutorial of how to unlock the Dead Air achievement/trophyaiming at the phone in the Comm Room until music starts to play. There has been stipulation that before the music the same demon voice for the power-ups says very faintly, "I know when you're sleeping". (Referring to the song "Lullaby for a Dead Man" by Elena Siegman, where on the main chorus it says "I know where you're sleeping, I know the things you're dreaming".)(This may be a nod to the Left 4 Dead Campaign "Dead Air".) (This is also an achievement on the iPhone/iPod app except in Nacht Der Untoten when the player slashes the radio with his knife the radio and music plays)
 * Weapon of Minor Destruction: Kill no more than two zombies with a nuke (one or no kills). This mostly depends on coincidence between the time the player picks up the nuke and the point at which only one zombie is on the map.
 * Hammer Time: Replace 200 window boards in one game (referring to MC Hammer's song, "Can't Touch This").
 * Fertilizer Man: Kill 200 zombies in one game.
 * Perk-a-Holic: Have all four perks at once.
 * Soul Survivor: Go for 15 rounds in a row without being downed at all (Possibly referring to a part of "Holy Diver" by Dio or being the "Sole Survivor" of the reality game show Survivor).
 * Big Baller: Earn 75,000 points in a single game.
 * Big Brawler: During a single Insta-Kill, knife 10 zombies.
 * It's a Trap!: Kill at least one zombie with three different traps in a single round (Possibly referring to a Star Wars Quote by Admiral Ackbar).
 * Deadhead: Get 150 headshots on zombies in a single game.

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