Call of Duty 2

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  1. HIRAM
    Jul 12, 2011
    10
    The best Call Of Duty and World War 2 game that I've ever played! Very immersive game, the sound is loud and realistic. A long game, if compared with its predecessors. I recommend this game for all the fans of first person shooters, especially for those of the WW2.
  2. gold
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Сюжет намного лучше, чем в 1 части. Графика странная (как будто всё сделано из воска).
  3. MrFpeas
    Jul 16, 2011
    10
    After many Call of Duty games, I have to say that this is still the best Call of Duty in the market. The campaign is not so full of itself like our modern CoD games, it's just a simple World War 2 shooter with you playing as the three major Allies (Russian, Britian, U.S.). The campaign itself plays out wonderfully, very fluid and memorable quotes from Price. The multiplayer is mostly why IAfter many Call of Duty games, I have to say that this is still the best Call of Duty in the market. The campaign is not so full of itself like our modern CoD games, it's just a simple World War 2 shooter with you playing as the three major Allies (Russian, Britian, U.S.). The campaign itself plays out wonderfully, very fluid and memorable quotes from Price. The multiplayer is mostly why I write this review now. This has the multiplayer that the current CoD games should have sticked with. Instead of grinding your profile in order to get better weapons, all the weapons are available to you right from the start, each having their ups and downs, but a very balanced set of weapons so that you don't have to worry about a overpowered weapon (which happens a lot in the current CoD games). The original maps were very well layed out, making camping a lot less viable than in the current CoD games. Though this game is very old and not many play this anymore, I decided it would be right to write a review of my favorite CoD game and hope the best that they can bring back the way multiplayer used to be. Until then, the CSS is still very active so there's that.… Expand
  4. FFStudios
    Nov 2, 2011
    9
    Despite all the changes and gameplay changes since, CoD 2 still remains one of the overall best Call of Duty games to date. The Multiplayer mode offers a simplistic, yet rereshingly addictive playstyle. It's the campaign however, where COD 2 shines. Each stage (American, British and Russian) is divided into seperate acts; whilst this might hurt the storytelling side of things, each levelDespite all the changes and gameplay changes since, CoD 2 still remains one of the overall best Call of Duty games to date. The Multiplayer mode offers a simplistic, yet rereshingly addictive playstyle. It's the campaign however, where COD 2 shines. Each stage (American, British and Russian) is divided into seperate acts; whilst this might hurt the storytelling side of things, each level feels unique with an appropiate level of tactical choice. The graphics and sound are simply stunning; from fighting in the streets of Stalingrad to the Normandy landings; the chaotic and confusing nature of warfare rings through every single moment without ever letting up. Overall, though fans of more open-world MP games like Battlefiled will find much to be desired here, it still offers one heck of a viseral kick for the Single Player crowd.… Expand
  5. Danneh
    Apr 14, 2009
    10
    This is the only game i have rated a 10/10. I love this game so much. Here is the rundown of my rating Graphics: "Holy crap these are nice graphics!" after 2 years of not playing this game. Call of Duty 2 may have the best 2005, maybe even up to 2007 graphics. 10/10 Single Player: The best single player i have ever played. No more. 10/10 Multiplayer: Amazing. There are full games even This is the only game i have rated a 10/10. I love this game so much. Here is the rundown of my rating Graphics: "Holy crap these are nice graphics!" after 2 years of not playing this game. Call of Duty 2 may have the best 2005, maybe even up to 2007 graphics. 10/10 Single Player: The best single player i have ever played. No more. 10/10 Multiplayer: Amazing. There are full games even now. You can buy this game just for the multiplayer 10/10 Sound: Fitting. 10/10 Well, this is my review of Call of Duty 2. BTW Jag has awful spelling. The game developer is Infinity WARD. Second, it is British, no 2 T's. Third, Its battalion, not bentallion. NO, call of duty is NOT the best history lesson. Last, it's recommendations, not recamendations.… Expand
  6. Aodecim
    Jul 31, 2011
    9
    A true gem of it's time. I continue to enjoy this game much more than the newer Call of Duty's despite the years due to its simplicity and pace. Single-player is lackluster in plot-line but provide very well made level-designs despite its linear progression.,
  7. Cangaceiro
    Feb 22, 2008
    10
    This game have good graphics and is nice for multiplayer game with a lot of servers and is the best game action for me.
  8. spartan-117
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
    Respect for this game being the 3-rd game on my pc.Very beautifull crafted from all sides.Weapons vehicles tension enemies allies all form a almost perfect combination.Wining combination.
  9. DrCola
    Dec 6, 2010
    8
    Slightly Repetitive. Nice Design, way better than any of this new stupid rambo style adventure call of duty franchise. This is probablly one of the best shooters ever made. It just lacks good tactics and it feels like a Run N gun the entire time. Very fun and addicting if you dont mind running through shooting everything.
  10. kizza
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    My all time favourite call of duty, partly for nostalgia, mostly because this is the call of duty that separated cod from the rest of the gaming world, It was well thought out save for a couple of glitches, which actually made the game more fun to play because you could jump through a window and outside the map just for the hell of it as some servers were dedicated to nothing but this.My all time favourite call of duty, partly for nostalgia, mostly because this is the call of duty that separated cod from the rest of the gaming world, It was well thought out save for a couple of glitches, which actually made the game more fun to play because you could jump through a window and outside the map just for the hell of it as some servers were dedicated to nothing but this. otherwise the weapons were all laid out nicely, balanced apart from the higher capacity of one of the russian smg's and having stripper clips on the enfield rather than individual rounds like the mosin nagat or kar98k which made loading faster. after all of the call of duties being released to date, the custom maps, balanced teams and the fun I had far outweigh any of its flaws, and by flaws I mean call of duty 3,4,5,6,7,8… Expand
  11. JatinD.
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    Game of the year for 2006 definitely. Absolutely brilliant the best war game of all times.
  12. 56k_RicK
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    this is the Call of Duty for n00bs... as the CoD and CoD UO pros called it. CoD2 is a great game and the CoD that went mainstream. i always waited for the CoD United Offensive part II which never came... but the community (something that the game makers today DO NOT WANT) made the mods to resemble a little to United Offensive and because of that, even in 2011, the game is still one ofthis is the Call of Duty for n00bs... as the CoD and CoD UO pros called it. CoD2 is a great game and the CoD that went mainstream. i always waited for the CoD United Offensive part II which never came... but the community (something that the game makers today DO NOT WANT) made the mods to resemble a little to United Offensive and because of that, even in 2011, the game is still one of the most played games. btw.. it's way better than the insult titles to PC gamers called Modern WarFAIL 2 and 3.… Expand
  13. Cidmusky
    Dec 30, 2012
    10
    The best fps shooter made to date. Great gameplay, great graphics for its time which are still very much playable. The fact it beats games brought out in 2012 is shamefull or those developers..... the games industry needs an injection of imagination.......
  14. ADHGO
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    Amazing military game play, gorgeous environment in the era of WWII, wonderful graphics
    for single player it contains four individual campaigns, split into three stories, with a total of twenty-seven missions.Each story concerns a World War II soldier overcoming the odds in the war
  15. S0pun
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Первая игра в серии с которой я познакомился и второй шутер, вообще, в который я поиграл. Сюжета игре очень не хватает, но хорошо что геймплея хоть отбавляй.
  16. greenbey
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    A+
    You know how this game is.
    I can recommend this even just for the Normandy opening.
  17. Vleidar
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Игра, в котором есть: война, немцы, оружие, сюжет, история, и интересные локации.
    Игра заслуживает не только за хорошую историю про войну, но и за графику. Качество стрельбы идеальная. Количество оружии - очень мало. Экшн - самое лучшее, что может здесь быть.    Игра, в котором есть: война, немцы, оружие, сюжет, история, и интересные локации.
    Игра заслуживает не только за хорошую историю про войну, но и за графику. Качество стрельбы идеальная. Количество оружии - очень мало. Экшн - самое лучшее, что может здесь быть.
  18. BFG-1337
    Mar 28, 2021
    8
    I would give it a 7.5 because some of the "difficulty" comes from enemies that 2 shot you on full health, that is when your screen isnt red. But really, its a great game, all the campaigns have its own feel and I dont hate any of the missions, well scripted.
  19. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
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  20. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    9
    One of the best world war 2 shooters. Still holds up today if you don't mind graphics.
  21. asdfasdf
    Aug 2, 2006
    10
    fun game. for the people who say this game has bad graphics are either just mad at the game or have a crappy pc. it runs decent on mine on about medium graphics, i had to look up on how to do some tweaks in console to make it run better but thats cause my pc isnt so great.
  22. JonathanS.
    May 7, 2007
    8
    I wondered a bit about if i should give this a 8 or a 7, ive played this for around 1½ month, and beaten the campaign. The grafics are great and i really like the weapons and you really feel like a mortal, not like some other game where you only drop to half you health when you get headshotted by a shotgun. The game is very liner which makes it quite boring to do the same missions I wondered a bit about if i should give this a 8 or a 7, ive played this for around 1½ month, and beaten the campaign. The grafics are great and i really like the weapons and you really feel like a mortal, not like some other game where you only drop to half you health when you get headshotted by a shotgun. The game is very liner which makes it quite boring to do the same missions again, and scince there arent that many this really sucks. When you play online you will quickly find out that the punkbuster doesent always work, it doesent always kick aimbot users.expect to get headshotted by someone just jumping and looking over the wall for 0.2 sec. this can be quite frustrating. The reason i gave this an 8 was beacourse, atleast when you play veteran (expert mode), you really feel like being in a war where the germans shot at you and also hit when you look over the sandbags, so dont expect to be able to ranbo and this i really like, and i think that in every wargame it should be like that. The maps are really good and i love that you also get to be a tankcommander, so this is allround a good game but not great due to its many flaws.… Expand
  23. M00NLiGhTW00DS
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    The best war game I've ever played. Graphics are more realistic and maps are bigger than Counter Strike Source.
  24. Jag
    Apr 1, 2008
    8
    Call of duty 2 is a world war2 shooter developed by infinity word. As always in call of duty games you see the war from differant perspectives. first you'll be trying to retake you homeland when you play as a russian soldier Vasili Koslov. Then you take part in the Brittish Commonwelth forces in the African campain and Normandy. Than you land at Piont Du Hock with the second ranger Call of duty 2 is a world war2 shooter developed by infinity word. As always in call of duty games you see the war from differant perspectives. first you'll be trying to retake you homeland when you play as a russian soldier Vasili Koslov. Then you take part in the Brittish Commonwelth forces in the African campain and Normandy. Than you land at Piont Du Hock with the second ranger bentallion. The single player campain is intence and engrossing however it lacked an indepth story and charicters. The game kind of seemed like a wicked insane history lesson. While I apressiate the nolage it has given me it still would've been nice to see some well developed charicters thatwould actualy have personallitys. But with of without story or charicters this game rocks. The weapons were satisfyingly authentic and a delight to use. The single player was good. But its only half the fun. The multi-player is very well done. It is fair and very fun. One thing that I'v only seen in this game is killcam. Killcam lets you see how someone killed you from a first person perspective. So now things arn't going to be as frusterating and people have second thoughts about cheating. The modes are deathmatch, team deathmatch, search and destroy, HQ.and my personal favorite capture the flag. All these modes are great and overall this game is one of my personal recamendations for world war 2 shooters.… Expand
  25. Filip
    Dec 15, 2005
    10
    The best PC game of year 2005!
  26. JesseC.
    Dec 31, 2005
    9
    By far the most engaging and atmospheric WWII game yet. You'll feel like you mean something to your squad, and at the same time you don feel like Duke Nukem - one man army. By combining beautiful graphics, a great soundtrack and sound design this game makes you feel like you're in WWII, at least as much as a video game ever could. Great buy!
  27. JustinA.
    Jan 7, 2006
    10
    Excellent in single player mode... but the guys playing online are far too good to play against as a beginner... frustrating but im getting better!! but absolutly brilliant overall!
  28. JustinB.
    Jan 5, 2007
    8
    This game is pretty hard to rate overall, and I'll explain why... The first few missions, the Russian campaigns, prove to be very engaging. Playing Call of Duty (the original) several years back, I generally knew what to expect from the sequel. However, the game play this time around has proven much more intense (screaming Nazis, etc). I was pretty blown away during the first three This game is pretty hard to rate overall, and I'll explain why... The first few missions, the Russian campaigns, prove to be very engaging. Playing Call of Duty (the original) several years back, I generally knew what to expect from the sequel. However, the game play this time around has proven much more intense (screaming Nazis, etc). I was pretty blown away during the first three or so missions. It goes without saying the graphics are a jump up from the original, but not as huge a leap as you might think (at least from what I can recall of the first). However, despite the graphics being good, especially the weapons models, I was never "wowed" at any point in the game, visually. In my opinion, the game really peters out after a while, which is the complete opposite of what one of the professional reviewers had stated here on metacritic. Despite changes in environments, locales, cities, etc, it just really seems to be a rehashing of the same senarious over and over again (ie: go here and kill these people, or do this then blow that up, etc). Granted, I'm guessing this is what war is all about, but the game just got to seem very static, scripted, and generally distant from the player. Perhaps 15 or so years of playing first person shooter games has jaded me, but COD2 does get somewhat boring. Not so much where you wouldn't want to finish it, but I probably wouldn't play this through a second time...but then again, I can't think of any FPS ever that I've replayed entirely start to finish. There are a few missions that might have some replay value on a rainy day, but I cannot see myself going through the entire COD2 saga again. In terms of length, I actually thought on more than one occasion that the game was over, and yet it kept going. The first one or two times I was like, "Okay, cool, more game play." After the third or fourth false ending, I was getting genuinely tired of COD 2. To give you an idea, I finished just about half the game the first day I got it. The next day I played a few more missions. Then it just kind of sat for a while. I would say over the course of two or three weeks I played a mission here and there, then finally finished it up. I may have never ended up finishing it, but I'm the type of guy that always has to complete a game/movie/book once its started, unless its really horrible (ie: Tom Clancy novels). Anyhow, I won't drag this out any longer than needed. I would recommend this game, for one, because it is a notable improvement over the first, and for two, the first half of the game is genuinely captivating. Like I said, however, it really gets old after a while, so bear that in mind. I would say the best part of COD2 is the nostalgia it provided...during my sophomore year of college, around the time when COD1 originally hit the shelves, I played LAN multiplayer endlessly with a few of my buddies. COD2 immediately brought back the unique feeling this franchise has. Overall, recommended...but if you only have enough money for one game, I would look elsewhere.… Expand
  29. Stephen
    Mar 30, 2007
    10
    This is an amazing game from the realistic game play and sounds and the amazing multi player and single player options this game is truly amazing.
  30. Sr.DelaAxe
    Mar 8, 2007
    10
    Perfection is an understatement. Though there are many multiplayer WWII shooters that can easily top the online aspect of CoD2, the single player is one that will leave you breathless and with your jaw flat on the floor. It is the only single player campaign that has actually gotten tears out of me, seeing your fellow allies come in to save the day at the end of a mission after what is Perfection is an understatement. Though there are many multiplayer WWII shooters that can easily top the online aspect of CoD2, the single player is one that will leave you breathless and with your jaw flat on the floor. It is the only single player campaign that has actually gotten tears out of me, seeing your fellow allies come in to save the day at the end of a mission after what is possibly the most intense battles you'll ever play on any shooter is just overwhelmingly inspiring. If you don't have it, get it.… Expand
  31. MarkM.
    Apr 30, 2007
    9
    People are too uptight about realism in games. Even the most realistic to life games have their flaws. Wether its the game itself or the players themselves. The true fun in this game is all about the action, and that it isn't so complex to figure out. Don't get me wrong a game of Red Orchestra is fine now and then. This games strength is the map design. People who thinkPeople are too uptight about realism in games. Even the most realistic to life games have their flaws. Wether its the game itself or the players themselves. The true fun in this game is all about the action, and that it isn't so complex to figure out. Don't get me wrong a game of Red Orchestra is fine now and then. This games strength is the map design. People who think technically about the balance between war torn realism and balanced map gameplay, probably agree this game does very well. Most important, is the amount of fun it is to play a multiplayer. Sure, you can have fun playing Red Orchestra also. But you'd have a longer time getting used to the controls and gameplay style. Not to mention its growing popularity makes for more challenging players.… Expand
  32. BenD.
    May 9, 2007
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Great graphics and great level design. To all of those people who complain about the levels or gameplay, it's a WW2 shooter. It's not UT.
  33. Hanick
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    Great game , awesome in multiplayer , single player keep you on edge smooth gameplay wild sound effects definitely not a game for the weak hearted.
  34. MarcB.
    Aug 12, 2007
    9
    Heyyo, +Incredible SinglePlayer Campaign, one of the best in an FPS to date. +Multiplayer hitreg is the best I've seen yet, even in full servers with laggers if you shoot them, they die, unlike the Source Engine's interpolation style, which BF2/2142 failed to emulate. +Great graphics, the specular lighting and bump mapping is done really well, very detailed models. -Online Heyyo, +Incredible SinglePlayer Campaign, one of the best in an FPS to date. +Multiplayer hitreg is the best I've seen yet, even in full servers with laggers if you shoot them, they die, unlike the Source Engine's interpolation style, which BF2/2142 failed to emulate. +Great graphics, the specular lighting and bump mapping is done really well, very detailed models. -Online suffers a bit of bunnyhopping, and nadespamming. -No MultiPlayer mode bots that work good, so online you have to find a server already going, and maybe half of the 7000 servers are empty. -Steam version of the game will only launch into singleplayer via shortcut or XFire, they need to fix the Steam AppID's for the COD series. My brief review.… Expand
  35. WhateverK.
    Nov 12, 2005
    9
    Great game.
  36. AdamL.
    Nov 29, 2005
    10
    Just Shows that Consoles aren't beating computers yet.
  37. Mobius
    Nov 3, 2005
    8
    Looks and feels just like the first COD but if you loved the first COD and found it a good game then you can expect more of the same and thats no bad thing.
  38. Ryan
    Dec 15, 2005
    10
    more of the same and for me that aint a bad thing at all why change if it aint broken. also count yourslef lucky because those people who got a eggbox360 have to fork out £20 more for a game that is no way as good as the PC version.
  39. MattC.
    Dec 1, 2005
    10
    CoD2 is a huge improvement on CoD1. The new physics sytem built from the ground up showing its quality throughout the single player game. Though SP can be challenging, the new bar-less health system enables people to play without fear of dooming themselves later on. Models and graphics all look amazing and almost as good as half life2. Multi-player is also highly polished, with CoD2 is a huge improvement on CoD1. The new physics sytem built from the ground up showing its quality throughout the single player game. Though SP can be challenging, the new bar-less health system enables people to play without fear of dooming themselves later on. Models and graphics all look amazing and almost as good as half life2. Multi-player is also highly polished, with regenrating helath playin little part in the game, as all it takes is one well aimed bullet to force you to respawn. Smoke grenades and lower ping time mean games are more challenging and smoother. All ht eold maps are there with a couple of new ones, but re-edited to make them more streamlined and to prevent the experienced gamer form getting too complacent. Overall extremely worth the price.… Expand
  40. NickH.
    Dec 31, 2005
    8
  41. Rubenvandebelt
    Jul 12, 2005
    10
    It's is the best shooter on release!!!
  42. BrandonF.
    Sep 18, 2005
    10
    The best game ever!!!
  43. Mike
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    I bought this game an year later after it came out. and I am shocked in how good it is! Excellent gameplay and the graphics are still great! Looking forward in playing Call of Duty 3!
  44. MarkusW.
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    Call of Duty 2 is in my opinion the best WW2 Game on the market. I love this paking atmosphere as in Call of Duty. The story is exciting and the mission varied. The graphic is also good and so I think that Call of Duty 2 is good successor. I am happy, when the third part will be released.
  45. DylanS.
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    Wow... its good to se a game build on its strengths.
  46. ChrisK.
    May 29, 2006
    9
    Most players who are used to Quake 4, Unreal Tournament, and many of the face paced quick person shooters will probably dislike this and many other World War games. Despite the realism featured in Call of Duty 2, several players want more gore, more blood, more time, more... just plain more. To be more open-minded here, players will always want more and perfection is hard to achieve Most players who are used to Quake 4, Unreal Tournament, and many of the face paced quick person shooters will probably dislike this and many other World War games. Despite the realism featured in Call of Duty 2, several players want more gore, more blood, more time, more... just plain more. To be more open-minded here, players will always want more and perfection is hard to achieve especially if the players aren't all the same. Call of Duty 2 single player has to be the best war experience I've had since Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Beautifully done Activision. As for multiplayer, this presents itself as one of the best challenges COD2 has to offer. It is also fun, ofcourse. At the moment, the best feeling is waiting for your enemy to turn around and blasting him away with a shotgun.… Expand
  47. JayY.
    Jan 1, 2007
    9
    Whilst the feeling of let down is highly prevalent when compared with it's prequel, when taken on it's own, it is frankly one of the best WWII shooters available on the market.
  48. WhateverK.
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    Great game.
  49. JoeMan
    Mar 14, 2007
    8
    Only play the multiplayer its fun but the game online is such bs because of many of the shots made by another player is stupid such as getting a head shot through walls or you shot gun not registering other then that the game is fun and even better to play in a clan.
  50. JasonC.
    Apr 8, 2007
    10
    I bought this game back in December 05, I am still playing the multiplayer game. This game absolutely rocks, highly recommended.
  51. Jeremy
    May 9, 2007
    8
    It wasn't a bad game, but i would stick with Call of Duty United Offense if u like this series.
  52. BrandonF.
    Aug 13, 2007
    10
    The best game ever!!!
  53. ZinayH.
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    The best WWII Game Ever!
  54. BlakeL.
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    Awesome multiplayer and intricate campaign. Definately going to be classic.
  55. YourMom
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    Nice really good game the multiplayer is awesome and the single player has a really good story. Best WWII game!
  56. Wildsnail
    Feb 13, 2008
    8
    Graphically quite nice and relentless action from start to finish but it does get a bit repetitive and I miss the quieter exploration sections of story-based FPSs. If you just want stripped-down linear action without the boring bits, this one's for you!
  57. [Anonymous]
    Nov 25, 2005
    9
    Everything I wanted in the original COD and more. Many on here bash the the regenerative health, but I see this as a step forward. While in the easier modes you may be able to be shot a bunch of times, that is why it is the easy mode. In veteran only one shot takes you to the bloody find cover screen, or your dead. The only way you could survive is if you got nicked sniping and quickly Everything I wanted in the original COD and more. Many on here bash the the regenerative health, but I see this as a step forward. While in the easier modes you may be able to be shot a bunch of times, that is why it is the easy mode. In veteran only one shot takes you to the bloody find cover screen, or your dead. The only way you could survive is if you got nicked sniping and quickly pulled back in before getting shot again. AI as solid as it can be, decently matched between the teams. You rarely feel like your doing all the fighting. Graphics are good, a solid title.… Expand
  58. BitBurn
    Nov 26, 2005
    9
    Just got the game. There's no doubt in my mind that I have just played the best 2 hours of "war-genre" FPS ever! Haven't tried the multiplayer mode but I hear it's not that good. Regardless, the single-player missions are phenomenal. Great interactions between characters, great missions, and nice graphics. Fun! Fun! Fun! Okay I know war sucks but hey it's just a game. Just got the game. There's no doubt in my mind that I have just played the best 2 hours of "war-genre" FPS ever! Haven't tried the multiplayer mode but I hear it's not that good. Regardless, the single-player missions are phenomenal. Great interactions between characters, great missions, and nice graphics. Fun! Fun! Fun! Okay I know war sucks but hey it's just a game. Downsides? There's no "manual save" function. But that auto-save is not that bad and saves often. If you liked the first one, you… Expand
  59. BenG.
    Dec 1, 2005
    10
    The most intense video game I have ever played.
  60. JensM.
    Dec 22, 2006
    10
    Great game.... Equal to CS(:S)
  61. TylerP.
    Dec 8, 2006
    9
    I can't beleive anybody is giving less then a 6 on this. The graphics are great, the gameplay is fun, and different every time. The only ways it's not realistic is if you're a pansy and you play on anything but veteran. How do you know the recoil is wrong? Maybe the guns back then actually shot that way. It's not like technology was at it's best. The missions are I can't beleive anybody is giving less then a 6 on this. The graphics are great, the gameplay is fun, and different every time. The only ways it's not realistic is if you're a pansy and you play on anything but veteran. How do you know the recoil is wrong? Maybe the guns back then actually shot that way. It's not like technology was at it's best. The missions are new and full of versatility. I'm sorry if a VIDEO GAME seems like it's for kids. That IS what they were first made for, after all. I took a point off for 3 reasons. 1. No ragdolls. 2. You run into a hill that a normal human could climb, and it doesn't let you. (good news is,t ehres not a lot of those.) 3. You cant change your cross hair size or options for it. I really wanted to make it smaller, like you can do nciely in games like Counterstrike source. Hopefully they allow it on the Steam version, which I'm getting at this moment. Overall, I definitely suggest buying this game. It's worth your 40-50 dollars.… Expand
  62. Somerandomguy
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    This is truly a masterpiece. The removal of the health bar from COD 1 and the improved physics of the character's movement is impressive, and the multiplayer maps have been enhanced and updated. The soldiers' uniforms have also improved. The fact that I can see this despite my poor graphics card is enough for me.
    The only negative points I have are that to play COD2 with    This is truly a masterpiece. The removal of the health bar from COD 1 and the improved physics of the character's movement is impressive, and the multiplayer maps have been enhanced and updated. The soldiers' uniforms have also improved. The fact that I can see this despite my poor graphics card is enough for me.
    The only negative points I have are that to play COD2 with reasonable graphics and steady-flowing gameplay the user must have a computer that is relatively new. An excessive number of bodies on the battlefields can also slow down the computer, and there are plenty of those wherever you look.
    Overall, I think the bots are much better and the multiplayer maps are well-structured.
    Conclusion: Excellent    … Expand
  63. MattB.
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    this game has the best single player of any game that i have played, except for halflife 2, and multiplayer is insane!! why didn't you rate it higher
  64. minbari73
    Nov 16, 2005
    9
    have a p4-2.8, 2gig ram and a 6600gt and this game runs great - if you use the games idea of what you're system can handle you will get 640 resolutions and low quality everything...bump it up!
  65. SamF.
    Dec 17, 2005
    9
    The Mixed Reviews Coming from this Title is Understandable, Everyone expected a new type of gameplay but instead got exactly the same game with a prettier package and new Maps. I Really would have given this game a 10 if it had been less linear, but having the same linear gameplay mostly is really unforgivable. There are areas where you have multiple objectives that you can do in any The Mixed Reviews Coming from this Title is Understandable, Everyone expected a new type of gameplay but instead got exactly the same game with a prettier package and new Maps. I Really would have given this game a 10 if it had been less linear, but having the same linear gameplay mostly is really unforgivable. There are areas where you have multiple objectives that you can do in any order but its still very linear. The graphics though are the only major advancement as far as smoke grenades and effects. The Game also took away medkits which are replaced with Seek shelter and magically heal. ALthough many people hate this feature , it actually adds you to run to cover like in real life. Of course nothing that the game will include can imitate real life ...ex. You get shot IRL and your usually dead ...game over. So no matter if its a med kit that heals in an instant or taking cover, it truly does not take away from experience. I can't understand the very low scores some have given this game , but I was around during Pong so I am amazed at the Graphics and gameplay in a game as good as This series.… Expand
  66. KaiC.
    Dec 16, 2006
    10
    Online play kicks so much ass and the single player is better.russia,england and america are great to play as in one single game. the guns and missions rock.
  67. V-Man
    Dec 19, 2006
    9
    This is an almost perfect game, as it throws in everything you would ever want from any WW2 game ever, and it is a triumph over the World War 2 genre in general. It has the best levels I've ever seen, and some of the greatest graphics and execution in a first person shooter I've ever seen. The only thing I found lacking was a few features in the first 2 COD games, such as This is an almost perfect game, as it throws in everything you would ever want from any WW2 game ever, and it is a triumph over the World War 2 genre in general. It has the best levels I've ever seen, and some of the greatest graphics and execution in a first person shooter I've ever seen. The only thing I found lacking was a few features in the first 2 COD games, such as alternate fire modes, and that sort of thing.… Expand
  68. CoreOfDeath
    Mar 10, 2012
    10
    The best of call of duty,this is the best one in my opinion,had a good story,great multiplayer and a friendly quiet community not some bloody messed up game built around the presitge system for try hards.
  69. Dune_Jumper
    Aug 28, 2013
    8
    Very intense fun gameplay, definitely better than all the newer CoDs. It has features that are finally being presented again in Ghosts, such as the lean feature.
    And surprisingly the graphics still hold up quite well today. I'll even go ahead and say this game has better textures than most modern games.
  70. Lead
    Sep 11, 2012
    10
    Why People Want Modern Warfare? COD 2 İs Best COD Game And World War II İs Better Than World War III. Atmosphere is incredible.I Dont Understand Why People Hate WW2 Games?
  71. dante_finn
    Nov 22, 2012
    9
    This game has quick hitting action with the ultimate game experience
  72. Toffenuff
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    Arguably the best Call of Duty game of the series. Excellent voice acting, graphics, and overall effects that added to the realism and immersion experience. Truly an amazing game. I still remember storming the beaches of Normandy with this game. Love me some M1 Garand action, though the Thompson does the job nicely too. While very linear in progression, you can't help but feel that you'reArguably the best Call of Duty game of the series. Excellent voice acting, graphics, and overall effects that added to the realism and immersion experience. Truly an amazing game. I still remember storming the beaches of Normandy with this game. Love me some M1 Garand action, though the Thompson does the job nicely too. While very linear in progression, you can't help but feel that you're really helping to take back Europe from the Nazis.

    Additionally, the online multiplayer aspect of this game was phenomenal. I spent many hours of my fledgling online FPS career with this game (after a long hiatus from Counter-Strike made me extremely rusty) and it was a welcome substitute for CS.    … Expand
  73. molemaster43
    Mar 8, 2013
    10
    Call of Duty 2 is the best shooter game that I have played. Why? One of the most fun and addicting campaigns ever. The levels are challenging and many times take multiple tries, but challenging games are fun. The campaign is fairly lengthy and is divided into three great sections (Russian, British, USA).The levels provide intense action, especially Pointe-du-Hoc, which is arguably, theCall of Duty 2 is the best shooter game that I have played. Why? One of the most fun and addicting campaigns ever. The levels are challenging and many times take multiple tries, but challenging games are fun. The campaign is fairly lengthy and is divided into three great sections (Russian, British, USA).The levels provide intense action, especially Pointe-du-Hoc, which is arguably, the greatest shooter game level ever. So much intensity in that level. This game still proves that WWII trumps Modern Warfare games.… Expand
  74. ILikeBosch
    Jul 7, 2013
    10
    The last great bastion of the Call of Duty series. Everything that has come since, with the exception of CoD 4: Modern Warfare, has been a carbon copy of its predecessor. The story, feel, and execution of this game in both campaign and multiplayer is solid and engaging. I look back fondly on it.
  75. Cerberus0
    Dec 10, 2013
    9
    Great single player. An even greater multiplayer. Limitless hours of fun to be had here. There weren't any expansion packs for this game which was really a pity. But the online community has provided plenty of mods and new gametypes/modes for you to play. There were realistic mod servers where you had 1 life the entire round....it was very intense. There were zombie mod servers that wereGreat single player. An even greater multiplayer. Limitless hours of fun to be had here. There weren't any expansion packs for this game which was really a pity. But the online community has provided plenty of mods and new gametypes/modes for you to play. There were realistic mod servers where you had 1 life the entire round....it was very intense. There were zombie mod servers that were insanely fun. Star wars mod....you name it. ANd oh yes there was a planes and vehicles mod server! very very fun. Also Normandy mods....where the allies climb the beach while getting absolutely wrecked by nazi machine guns. There are a bunch of little issues and things I didn't like about the game that prevent me from giving it a 10. It was definitely a well deserved 9/10.… Expand
  76. gracjanski
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Great shooter with interesting settings with the focus more outside of the boring west front. There is constant action and some funny elements.
    Technically this game is much better than the first one with much better graphics. Anyway dont forget to install Back 2 Fronts modification that improves the game a lot.
    Bad sides of the game: A bit repetitive gameplay, because there are not    Great shooter with interesting settings with the focus more outside of the boring west front. There is constant action and some funny elements.
    Technically this game is much better than the first one with much better graphics. Anyway dont forget to install Back 2 Fronts modification that improves the game a lot.

    Bad sides of the game: A bit repetitive gameplay, because there are not many variations. The automatic regeneration of health is stupid. The AI is ...the word intelligence is a humiliation for what you get here.    … Expand
  77. Mahdiar
    Dec 17, 2015
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  78. Marick
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    Continuation of the first game, Call of Duty, comes with many bonuses and many improvements over first. It is one of the best games played. Honestly, not missing anything.
  79. alexalexalexale
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece of a shooter highly recomended to any shooter fan or gamer say how you want
    Probably the best of the series of all time
    10/10 buy it now!
  80. russiangamer
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    Шедевр.
    Именно с этой игры началось моё знакомство с серией, чему я несказанно благодарен, ведь это знакомство сопровождалось просто кучей эмоций. Стало больше эпических моментов, если сравнивать с первой частью, к сожалению, именно с этой части пошёл "красный экран" или "кетчуп в глазах", из-за этого игра казуальнее прошлой части, но это не мешает ей быть одной из лучших игр в серии и    Шедевр.
    Именно с этой игры началось моё знакомство с серией, чему я несказанно благодарен, ведь это знакомство сопровождалось просто кучей эмоций. Стало больше эпических моментов, если сравнивать с первой частью, к сожалению, именно с этой части пошёл "красный экран" или "кетчуп в глазах", из-за этого игра казуальнее прошлой части, но это не мешает ей быть одной из лучших игр в серии и одой из лучших игр вообще.    … Expand
  81. K3hx
    May 28, 2015
    9
    After playing CoD2 i was stunned. Just a awesome game! After i watched Band of Brothers i found so many similarities, that i was a bit shocked of cod. but overall its a wonderful game with great atmosphere! its simple and easy to learn. love it.
  82. ownagealan
    Jun 12, 2016
    9
    This is a great game. I would recommend this game for people who are interested in world war 2 and people who are mostly involved in first person shooters. Despite this an old game, it is still fun to play. Don't listen to people that "the graphics suck", this is a game made in 2005 and these people who made fun of Call of Duty 2 don't know what they're talking about. It is also a goodThis is a great game. I would recommend this game for people who are interested in world war 2 and people who are mostly involved in first person shooters. Despite this an old game, it is still fun to play. Don't listen to people that "the graphics suck", this is a game made in 2005 and these people who made fun of Call of Duty 2 don't know what they're talking about. It is also a good game for people who can't afford games like Call of Duty black ops 3 or OVERWATCH WHICH COSTS $60 and I think the price of Call of Duty 2 is worth it and it costs $19.99. For people who are playing this game for the first time, play single player mode first and go to campaign with NORMAL difficulty because playing in beginner mode will be easy and will be probably boring. Frankly I think it is the most realistic world war 2 game because if you take Call of duty world at war for example, they kinda exaggerated too much because one of the cutscence says we "out numbered the Germans 10:1" and they are describing the Russians as "Super heroes. While on Call of Duty 2, in the battle of Stalingrad it is true that Russians fought on buildings and especially on pipes. Also the Russians are not that strong because they use TNT's unlike on call of duty world at war they use BM-14's. I'm not saying that I hate call of duty world at war but I'm giving a comparison and not all games are perfect. The problem on Call of Duty 2 is that the multiplayer mode seems to be depleting but overall Call of Duty 2 is a great game.… Expand
  83. BogdanMarica
    Sep 13, 2016
    8
    I think is one of the best call of duty i ever played. The campaign is great and the multiplayer, not bad. The Graphics are so good for this year. Most games not have this graphics in 2007 (until Crysis). No doubt, one of the best games i ever played.
  84. Mitya64
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    Игра шедевр. Все допилено. Впервые появилось новый режим хп. Играть интересно и приятно. Кампания СССР и Британия самые лучшие. Кампания США стала интересней. Графика просто улет. Все на высшем уровне. Не было клюквы. Было интересно косить фашиков в зимнем Сталинграде.Игра шедевр. Все допилено. Впервые появилось новый режим хп. Играть интересно и приятно. Кампания СССР и Британия самые лучшие. Кампания США стала интересней. Графика просто улет. Все на высшем уровне. Не было клюквы. Было интересно косить фашиков в зимнем Сталинграде.
  85. gautamkumar633
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    The greatest Call of Duty game ever made in my opinion. The graphics and gameplay are mush more polished than that in COD1. The Russian missions are the best levels that Call of Duty franchise has ever created.
  86. KelvinSelimor
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Call of Duty 2. Back on the battlefield. Even more dynamic and even more interesting, and all this is Call of Duty 2. In the sequel, the cinematography of this series of games already begins. This is no longer just a shooter like Medal of Honor, but this is already a small movie in which you are directly involved.
  87. bali028
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    The Call of Duty 2 is awsome game. I love the World War 2 games, and this game the favorite COD and the COD 1, COD UO. But the price too higher because, its 2005 game..
  88. Al89ex
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    It is the beginning of the great series CoD. The game has good action, graphic, atmosphere
  89. BillMortel
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Call of Duty 2 is a gem from my childhood. It has a bit short, but still a great single-player campaign and an all-time classic multiplayer. I would say one of the best, if not the best CoD game on the market.
  90. KingJailson
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    Um dos melhores FPS de segunda guerra mundial do call of duty, campanha excelente
  91. crazyman84
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    This is my all time favorite Call of Duty game.On second place is cod 4 but this one is the best.Back hen i used to replay all the missions from either the soviets the british or the americans and also the mods for this game are also awesome.I just hope that they make a good ww2 game except cod ww2 that is just meh.
  92. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    Beast of multi-players. Played hundred of hours with my friends in high school.
  93. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра отлична. Хорошие если не идеальное продолжение игры. Хороший геймплей. Игра не долгая и не короткая. Предпоследняя игра про вторую мировую на PC.
  94. SilverOrlov
    May 5, 2020
    8
    The next part is no worse than its first, but I’ll put it 1 point lower rating because the game generally did not give new impressions. Just a quality and interesting continuation.
  95. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    A great game based on WWII. This sequel improved every aspect of the previous game. The action and the plot go very well together, and the gamplay feels more polished. The D-Day is one of the best sequences of the game. One of the best CoD.
  96. Your_Muza
    May 7, 2019
    10
    One more of my favorite games. This is also the favorite game of my childhood. And the best COF.
  97. kekecdrekec
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Call of duty veterans! This is where atleast me and many other veterans started playing the game when the game was at its early stage and it had finaly improved its graphics and even gameplay over the first call of duty.
    The game has a well made Single player which is realy good since you are a Soldier just trying to survive the war and you go trough the RUSSIAN , BRITISH , and AMERICAN    Call of duty veterans! This is where atleast me and many other veterans started playing the game when the game was at its early stage and it had finaly improved its graphics and even gameplay over the first call of duty.
    The game has a well made Single player which is realy good since you are a Soldier just trying to survive the war and you go trough the RUSSIAN , BRITISH , and AMERICAN campaign which are different and impressive. Every map is a different experience all the time! It makes the game very very enjoyable and replayeble even after the 50th time!
    The gameplay is totaly improved and it feels much smoother than the original CoD which made me enjoy the game allot more than having frustating aiming which i sincerely hated in the original CoD.
    There are many guns and a few more added from the original and they are all fun shooting.

    The multiplayer is still alive! Steam may show that there's no one but trust me you will 100% find a server if your from the EU since there are many people playing the game! If you are a Balkan you will find a server with no problem where you will find your mates. Not saying that there are only Balkan servers there are ofcourse other servers which are in different lenguages.
    Multiplayer has like every cod the most famouse gamemodes like always so don't mind. But the game has some servers with zombies mod and other fun modes to just mess around with!

    The only issue you may have running this in windows 10 is that multiplayer may not work the fix I had was just waiting like 10 minutes for the blackscreen and it fixed it for me. If it doesn't then find some fixed and put the files that you have to put in the folder and try and wait like 10-15 mins again to see if it works. If you manage to get multiplayer running the second time you will have much less waiting for multiplayer so you don't have to wait 10-15 mins like the first time.    … Expand
  98. GoodMorningAss
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    Great game , awesome in multiplayer , single player keep you on edge smooth gameplay wild sound effects definitely not a game for the weak hearted.
  99. Crimert
    Jan 16, 2021
    9
    The best Call of Duty and WWII game of its time. I really loved this game. A true gem...
  100. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best sequel in the history of gaming.
    Game improve much everything comparing to the first one.
    MP still lives to this date !
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#12 Best PC Game of 2005
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Yahoo!
    80
    When something is this well done, just because you've seen it all before doesn't mean it's not worth seeing again.
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  2. 1UP
    80
    Pulling its trigger condenses everything that's right about Call of Duty 2 into a single moment. Online or off it is the epitome of visceral thrill seeking.
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  3. IGN
    85
    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.
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