
Call of Duty 2
Infinity Ward
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
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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84 / 100
1,085 ratings
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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...
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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.
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- 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
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- IGDB
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