Call of Duty 3
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Call of Duty 3

Treyarch, Exact Entertainment

2006•Shooter•PEGI 16•About 7 hours

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

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Boxlist takeA weighty shooter that is expansive, morally murky and fast-moving. Best if you like depth over escapism.

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

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About This Game

"Call of Duty 3" is a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, released in 2006. This installment in the acclaimed series focuses on the Normandy breakout, one of the most pivotal moments of World War II, and follows the Allied forces' push to liberate Paris from Nazi occupation. Players experience the conflict from multiple perspectives, including American, British, Canadian, and Polish soldiers, each with unique missions and challenges. The game's narrative is rich with historical detail and emphasizes the diversity of the Allied effort. "Call of Duty 3" is known for its intense, fast-paced combat and enhanced gameplay mechanics, such as improved melee attacks and the introduction of close-quarters battles. It also features expansive multiplayer modes, allowing players to engage in large-scale battles online. With its high-quality graphics, realistic...

Summary: IGDB

Story

Call of Duty 3 is a historic first-person shooter that takes place during World War II. The single player campaign is modeled after the Normandy breakout, where the British, Canadian, American, Polish, and French Resistance forces pushed into the village of Chambois, France, also known as the Falaise Gap.

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/spaceAll consuming questDeep rivalryFighting evilFish out of water/culture clashHuman spirit/resilience/survivalRescue/escape/jeopardySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

BloodyDeathSoldierMilitaryRun and gunWarSpecial forcesBuilding

Details

Developers
Treyarch, Exact Entertainment
Publisher
Activision
Released
7 November 2006
Series
Call of Duty
Platforms
Xbox, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective
First person
Time to beat
7h normally
Age rating
PEGI 16
Taste scores
How we score
Source
IGDB

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