Call of Duty 2

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The sequel to Infinity Ward's 2003 Game of the Year, Call of Duty 2 delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as...
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8.9
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
8.7
(72 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
9.1
(15140 ratings)
 

Game Overview

The sequel to Infinity Ward's 2003 Game of the Year, Call of Duty 2 delivers an unparalleled portrayal of the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. Call of Duty 2 is powered by a proprietary new engine featuring striking new visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most authentic squad combat and astonishing action in new historic campaigns. The sequel offers more immense, more intense and more realistic battles than ever, as players experience four individual soldier stories to overcome insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns.

The Good

Excellent presentation, Aggressive enemy AI, Makes you really feel like a small part of a bigger war, Varied campaign, Fun multiplayer.

The Bad

Performance can chug at times.

The Bottom Line

Call of Duty 2 lets players experience four individual soldier stories as they overcome insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to follow each of the four storylines through for the ultimate character-driven experience, or they can engage in the historic battles chronologically for quick hitting action. Along with the new missions, the game features an enhanced engine, advanced AI, and even more authenticity than before.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
88/100
score

It doesn't really break any new ground, but the game nails the core aspects of first-person-shooter gameplay so well that it doesn't need to.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

This is a very satisfying and enjoyable game, full of tension, chaos and war's horror, but with an intelligent AI and terrific visual elements.

IGN review logo
85/100
score

I find implementing regenerating health to be a little troublesome. It allows you to experience a kind of combat only a mythical super-soldier could withstand, and in so doing, propels the game from gritty authenticity to John Woo fantasy.

Game Features

Multiplayer 13 maps (4 favorites from COD1) 5 modes : HQ, Search & Destroy, CTF, DM & TDM 2 new weapons in MP 32 players and VO chat capabilities Single player 3 campaigns 4 storylines/vignettes - 3 Russian campaign sets of missions covering 1941-43 - 4 British campaign sets of missions covering 1942 -- 44 - 3 American campaign sets of missions covering 1943 -- 45 total missions = 27
Producer Eric Riley discusses the making of Call of Duty 2 "Call of Duty 2's goal has always been to immerse players in the most intense battles of World War II, and make them feel as though they are truly under fire"

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Mild Language, Violence
 
Call of Duty 2 Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:PC
Release Date:10/25/2005
Publisher:Activision
Developer:Infinity Ward
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
8.8
Graphics
9.4
Sound
8.8
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Blast from the past

One of the best PC games ever
Published 1752 days ago by wob1001

Once more onto the beach, dear friends, once more...

The battlefields bristle with life(and death), every other FPS will seem barren and lifeless. Just...
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Published 2386 days ago by ianfree

Intense and brutal; One of the better WWII shooters out there

This game is unrelentingly intense, and does justice to the WWII theatre of combat, despite the fact...
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Published 2432 days ago by theragu40

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