Call of Duty 2
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Call of Duty 2

Infinity Ward

2005•Shooter•PEGI 16•About 10 hours

Taste attributes: actionwarhistoricalpoliticalrobots/ai/spacevehiclesfasttried & testedunsavouryheavyimaginarysimplelineargrittybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questdeep rivalryfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems

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Boxlist takeExpect an expansive, morally murky shooter, heavy rather than light. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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About This Game

"Call of Duty 2" is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, serving as the highly acclaimed sequel to the original "Call of Duty." Released in 2005, the game immerses players in the gripping and chaotic battles of World War II across various theaters of war. The game features three distinct campaigns, allowing players to experience the war through the eyes of American, British, and Soviet soldiers. Each campaign offers a variety of missions set in iconic locations, from the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of North Africa to the streets of Stalingrad. "Call of Duty 2" is renowned for its enhanced graphics, realistic sound design, and innovative gameplay mechanics, such as regenerating health and more dynamic AI. These improvements create a more immersive and intense combat experience. The game also features robust multiplayer modes, expanding the...

Summary: IGDB

Story

Call of Duty 2 contains four individual campaigns that are split into three stories. Each story concerns a World War II soldier overcoming insurmountable odds in the war.

Screenshots

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Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionWarHistoricalPoliticalRobots/ai/spaceVehiclesAll consuming questDeep rivalryFighting evilFish out of water/culture clashHuman spirit/resilience/survivalRescue/escape/jeopardySolving the riddle/not as it seems

Keywords

Vehicular combatBloodyFast pacedDeathSoldierMilitaryRun and gunWar

Details

Developer
Infinity Ward
Publisher
Activision
Released
25 October 2005
Series
Call of Duty
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective
First person
Time to beat
9h rushed, 10h normally, 15h complete
Age rating
PEGI 16
Taste scores
How we score
Source
IGDB

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