Call of Duty 2

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8.5

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  1. UI-4054
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is rational to seriously compare old shooters with new ones on the same subject, if only you can explain the stuffing. The gameplay is the same as in WW2 2017 - click LMB to win. But ideologically, in terms of the variety of scenarios, IMHO wins 2005… Expand
  2. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    9
    One of the best world war 2 shooters. Still holds up today if you don't mind graphics.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. NickH.
    Dec 31, 2005
    8
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  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. 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.
  14. Mahdiar
    Dec 17, 2015
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. KingJailson
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    Um dos melhores FPS de segunda guerra mundial do call of duty, campanha excelente
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Отличный шутер в сеттинге второй мировой войны.
  22. dontlike911
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    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.
  23. ilya_zotov24
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  24. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    İlk oyunun ruhunu devam ettiren, teknik olarak bazı iyileştirmeler yapan, zamanının oyunu.
  25. bar0yka
    Jan 18, 2023
    8
    karlı bölüm var hala oynanabilecek kalitede bir oyun akıllarda yıllar geçse de kalır.
  26. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Birçok FPS oyunu arasında oyuncuya sunduğu aksiyonlu deneyim ile başarısını ortaya koyan ayrıca II. Dünya Savaşını merak eden tüm oyuncular için kesinlikle deneyimlenmesi gereken kaliteli bir oyun.
  27. 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.
  28. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    A legend, one of best action fps games of its time. Excitement game play and story.
  29. izlee
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Klasyka gatunku, świetna gra, grafika nawet w 2021 roku robi niesamowitą robotę, model strzelania i fabuła jest niesamowita.

    Bardzo denerwuję mnie problem tzw. "niedobitych Niemców"
  30. StarkAgentos
    Apr 4, 2022
    8
    Поиграл полчаса. Геймплейно эта игра - тупой тир, не представляющий из себя ничего особенного, ведь она устарела. Но я могу очень хорошо похвалить разрабов за то, что сделали шутер про 2 мировую, где герои - русские. а не американцы, которые не ввели почти никакого вклада. Особенно это удивительно видеть на фоне современной activision, которая делает игры, в которых русские - плохие. ЭтаПоиграл полчаса. Геймплейно эта игра - тупой тир, не представляющий из себя ничего особенного, ведь она устарела. Но я могу очень хорошо похвалить разрабов за то, что сделали шутер про 2 мировую, где герои - русские. а не американцы, которые не ввели почти никакого вклада. Особенно это удивительно видеть на фоне современной activision, которая делает игры, в которых русские - плохие. Эта компания вообще уже ушла из России, настолько у неё развился уровень русофобии. Редкая для нашего времени игра.… Expand
  31. NekoShmaris
    Jan 5, 2022
    8
    Transition from the boomer COD's to modern COD's (and this experement was successful). The graphics and effects still pleasing to the eye, directing is way better and much bigger than in the first game. Health regeneration mechanics makes gameplay more comfortable and enjoyable (don't need to look for those first aid kit anymore and save scumming). But Call of duty 2 doesn't become aTransition from the boomer COD's to modern COD's (and this experement was successful). The graphics and effects still pleasing to the eye, directing is way better and much bigger than in the first game. Health regeneration mechanics makes gameplay more comfortable and enjoyable (don't need to look for those first aid kit anymore and save scumming). But Call of duty 2 doesn't become a revolution, why you ask me? That's because something more powerful had coming on the horizon...… Expand
  32. sathvik_
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    Killin nazis.... check
    Being a soviet union soldier.... check
    Blowing up panzers....... check
  33. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    Legendary. You couldn't find anything better on WW2 back in the day. Must admit it's still a bit playable in 2020s.
  34. Tenshiexe
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    Я делаю оценку для себя и будут тут игры которые я прошел
  35. kjaroslaw
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    This game is very iconic. The first FPS I finished when I was 10. The game is not much different from the first game, it's still a WWII game, but it has a better campaign and I feel nostalgic for it.
  36. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
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  37. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  38. Justifour
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    I feel nostalgic about this game. It's really exciting to play after a long time.
  39. gamer_man2
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    one of the best campaign i have ever seen so far, the sound efects and the misions are amazing. Here is my opinion on every campaing in the game: URSS 7/10,UK 6,8/10, US 8/10
  40. CoD-er
    Oct 30, 2005
    7
    It has some cool new elements but it lacks the original mission objectives from COD (UO.) Also, I hoped for a better ending for the game, it just didn't feel rewarding. Also, Paul is right about MP. Great gfx and stuff though, but in the end it was just a run-n-gun game. Makes me look forward to Commandos: Strike Force even more. :)
  41. IanC.
    Dec 2, 2006
    7
    Due to lack of patching by the games developer, the game Call of Duty 2 has taken a severe blow. Although the allowing of steam to host their game was a very good business tactic, they needed to keep game content fresh and new, and fix the major bugs that were in COD2 v1. But strategy, but it is a great premise for a game. Missing the ragdoll in this. Seriously, most games should have it Due to lack of patching by the games developer, the game Call of Duty 2 has taken a severe blow. Although the allowing of steam to host their game was a very good business tactic, they needed to keep game content fresh and new, and fix the major bugs that were in COD2 v1. But strategy, but it is a great premise for a game. Missing the ragdoll in this. Seriously, most games should have it now in their system. Ragdolls are the new breaking glass. Just have to have it in game.… Expand
  42. Godebrandt
    Sep 4, 2006
    7
    I think 7.5 is a more than fair score for CoD2. What CoD
  43. SuwannapoomN.
    Sep 8, 2007
    7
    I got COD2 from steam. The game crashed during cinematics randomly because I used Windows Vista. And because I had played COD and it's expansion before, this game didn't much new excitement. Anyway, I have to say it's the best single-player WWII FPS to date. The graphic is really nice and the story is well made.
  44. MaxI.
    Nov 1, 2005
    7
    Single player: lots of fun. As Paul said, same as COD but prettier. Multiplayer: awkward. The auto-regenerating health is a genuinely unattractive feature. Even though it's far more detailed and aesthetically refined than COD, the gameplay feels a bit....clunky. Even playing on a loaded server with 30 other people, the game action just isn't as HOT as COD and COD UO. Lack of new Single player: lots of fun. As Paul said, same as COD but prettier. Multiplayer: awkward. The auto-regenerating health is a genuinely unattractive feature. Even though it's far more detailed and aesthetically refined than COD, the gameplay feels a bit....clunky. Even playing on a loaded server with 30 other people, the game action just isn't as HOT as COD and COD UO. Lack of new modes in MP game is too bad; a real missed opportunity (perhaps will be patched into in COD2: United Assault or whatever..fork out another $50). The new HQ mode is horrid; mashes the worst element of SD into what was a perfectly exciting game mode in COD. And what's with the total lack of vehicles? I fully expected to be able to FLY this time around, maybe a spitfire and possibly a bomber....at least in the SP mode....… Expand
  45. Silo
    Nov 18, 2005
    7
    Loved the single player. Multiplayer is a joke, if you play a killcam server you will see that there is a huge time differential between what you and your oponent see as real time, skill takes a backseat to ping as you can unload a clip into a person and they'll one shot you before you blink. Been playing CoD for a year and was really hoping that would improve in 2, almost seems worse.
  46. jwt7000
    Dec 30, 2011
    7
    Weaker than the original COD, I never actually liked the idea of health regeneration without the usage of getting health packs and armor and all recent COD games do. Also the graphics and parts of the gameplay made me dizzy.
  47. mr-NachoMen
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    Call of Duty 2 made a huge improvement over the original game... in the technical aspect, The modify version of the ID tech 3 engine use in this game improve character models, textures, shaders and add real time shadows, maps were more bigger than in the previous game... However, Call of Duty 2 still suffers from a really boring and generic narrative and mission structure, players saw theCall of Duty 2 made a huge improvement over the original game... in the technical aspect, The modify version of the ID tech 3 engine use in this game improve character models, textures, shaders and add real time shadows, maps were more bigger than in the previous game... However, Call of Duty 2 still suffers from a really boring and generic narrative and mission structure, players saw the return of Captain Price but aside from him there's no real characters.
    The game still missing the sprint feature that was added on the first game's expansion pack (also known as DLC), enemies are bullet sponges... sometimes they can drop "dead" to the floor, but after a couple of second they stand up again, after you shot them the whole magazine, most of the time you'll never be sure if they are totally dead. A new mechanic was added... the regenerating health that today's is kind off hated by some of the COD community but it is better that looking for health packs and this feature helps in some "tight" situations.
    Sadly compared to United Offensive, COD 2 offers no real challenge what so ever so it can be easily grabbed for casual players.
    In short terms... COD2 was tech improvement that perfectly fit with the launch of the XBOX 360, but is it way better than the original? no...    … Expand
  48. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    En iyi COD muhtemelen bu daha iyisi gelmez diye düşünüyorum................
  49. PanMrkvicka
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    good immersive game but pretty repetitive and drags a lot. also some of the setting look really cool
  50. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    7
    a ser feita em breve jakjalkahslkdhalkshdlkahslkdahslkdakhldhsaldhaklshdlkahsdklah
  51. kndr
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    Good campaign, good graphics that still holds up to this day and atmosphere is immersive.

    But I don't like ww2 shooters.
  52. KAHRAMANOV
    Jul 7, 2022
    7
    Эту игру я не считаю прорывом по сравнению с прошлой частью.
    Из плюсов игра имеет хорошее управление и неплохую графику НЕПЛОХУЮ
    1 часть была прорывом но разрабы решили сделать сиквел просто такой же и плюс с дымовой гранатой. Из минусов это сюжет сделали бы норм уровни некоторые просто выбешивали. 7 больше не могу дать    Эту игру я не считаю прорывом по сравнению с прошлой частью.
    Из плюсов игра имеет хорошее управление и неплохую графику НЕПЛОХУЮ
    1 часть была прорывом но разрабы решили сделать сиквел просто такой же и плюс с дымовой гранатой.
    Из минусов это сюжет сделали бы норм уровни некоторые просто выбешивали.
    7 больше не могу дать
  53. qbangamer98
    Nov 18, 2022
    7
    a good game not as good as the frist one but still good the multiplayer in cod 2 is better than the one in the first game thought
  54. threeoftendie
    May 8, 2023
    7
    Та самая Call of Duty, которая для многих стала точкой входа в серию. Лично я прошел ее в более-менее сознательном возрасте, так что могу в целом составить о ней свое мнение. Один из лучших шутеров на момент выхода. Эффектные миссии в интересном антураже, кампании на разных фронтах, графика - все, что привело игру к успеху. И все это я оценил. Но то, с чем ты сталкиваешься, ставя сложностьТа самая Call of Duty, которая для многих стала точкой входа в серию. Лично я прошел ее в более-менее сознательном возрасте, так что могу в целом составить о ней свое мнение. Один из лучших шутеров на момент выхода. Эффектные миссии в интересном антураже, кампании на разных фронтах, графика - все, что привело игру к успеху. И все это я оценил. Но то, с чем ты сталкиваешься, ставя сложность "выше легкого", делает из этой игры какое-то издевательство. Противников - огромное множество, союзники тупят, до чекпойнта далеко, "беги и стреляй!". Оружие проработано далеко не так, как хотелось бы, ножа нет, гранаты откидывать тоже нельзя. Да и практические эффекты от действий указывают на возраст игры. Спасибо, хоть капитан Прайс в конце кого-то вытащил на себе, показав далеко не в последний раз мощь британского спецназа!… Expand
  55. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    7
    I don't understand how they make such a good game in 2005 best world war game ever
  56. TimW.
    Nov 16, 2005
    6
    I was really wondering at first why there was such a big disparity between the 'professional' reviews and the user reviews, but now I have played COD2 I tend to agree with the lower, user ratings. This is more like WW2 quake, which is not what attracted people to COD originally and kept them there. The video game reviewers obviously like the Quake FPS style of the new game, COD I was really wondering at first why there was such a big disparity between the 'professional' reviews and the user reviews, but now I have played COD2 I tend to agree with the lower, user ratings. This is more like WW2 quake, which is not what attracted people to COD originally and kept them there. The video game reviewers obviously like the Quake FPS style of the new game, COD veterans or anyone who prefers a little 'virtual realism' won't. Personally I like: the improved graphics, and the way the AI will fall back when flanked, or actually hide behind cover to ambush you, or charge you when you least expect it. I like the feeling of being in a bigger, more verbal war, with shouted warnings from the AI telling you what is going on. I don't like: that my PIV 3 with 1G of memory and 128MB ATI 9800 has to run at 800x600 for the game to be playable, or that multiplayer has no BASE maps, or the new invincible health mode made necessary by the thousands of respawning enemies. If you are into multiplayer though, look for a 'tactical realism' server where this health effect is disabled and a couple of well aimed shots will kill you.… Expand
  57. JohnD.
    Mar 26, 2007
    6
    While the flashy graphics and new features make the game look a while lot better on the box, playing it shows how it really did little to improve the experience. It makes you feel like your in a war movie, but in that lies the problem. Movies are never as realistic as they aim to be. The seriousness of the situation gets blown away by the lack of realistic weapon characteristics and While the flashy graphics and new features make the game look a while lot better on the box, playing it shows how it really did little to improve the experience. It makes you feel like your in a war movie, but in that lies the problem. Movies are never as realistic as they aim to be. The seriousness of the situation gets blown away by the lack of realistic weapon characteristics and unrealistic game play. You will be constantly saying "Theres no way anyone could do that in real life" However, it does appeal to those younger who either don't care about realism or are there to just play. But then it puts into question, why make a WWII game if you chose to ignore so many of the characteristics of WWII?… Expand
  58. MattN.
    Feb 21, 2006
    6
    A disappointment overall, the game play is very simplistic much like Quake 4 but nowhere near as entertaining (or good to look at) for some reason - I think it's the lack of gore and the respawning enemies this is my pet hate with this game - nothing robs you of a sense of accomplishment like fighting a never ending stream of enemies. And for such a frantic shooter the weapons are A disappointment overall, the game play is very simplistic much like Quake 4 but nowhere near as entertaining (or good to look at) for some reason - I think it's the lack of gore and the respawning enemies this is my pet hate with this game - nothing robs you of a sense of accomplishment like fighting a never ending stream of enemies. And for such a frantic shooter the weapons are pretty weak - the rifles are all a bit similar though the Bren gun is nice. It's also surprisingly demanding on your PC (my machine P4 3.4Ghz, 2 Gigs RAM, Geforce 6800), I have to run many of the settings at low quality and it's not as if it looks like Half-life 2 or Far Cry. I probably to need to hurry up and get myself an SLI rig (not for this game though!!).… Expand
  59. AnonymousMC
    Jan 11, 2007
    6
    100% liner gameplay, ennemys can come running out of a room for ever, even though the room is closed of with only one exit! It is not realistik at all, in any way or form. It looks okay, and it sounds okay but its not that fun, because the gameplay never changes! It's the ame alle the way through.
  60. Superman
    Nov 2, 2005
    6
    let me make something abundently clear: i wish the devolpers would STOP making world war 2 games! i get it all ready ive played through it only a bazillion times i mean come on do something original make your own war wh not!!? over all an okay game that would be beter if the subject matter were more original.
  61. StephenJ.
    Nov 6, 2005
    6
    No Base Assault in MP, shame shame shame! Many may not like it, but many do, and TDM get's boring quickly.
  62. Jeremiah
    Nov 28, 2005
    6
    This is the same game we've played for the last 6 years. The same WWII setting. The same ripoffs of melodramatic WWII movie scenes. The same super-linear levels. It seems like there are so many more compelling aspects of war that can be explored - the strategy, relationships between battles, ect... I never once felt attached to my comrades in this game. They just felt like the same This is the same game we've played for the last 6 years. The same WWII setting. The same ripoffs of melodramatic WWII movie scenes. The same super-linear levels. It seems like there are so many more compelling aspects of war that can be explored - the strategy, relationships between battles, ect... I never once felt attached to my comrades in this game. They just felt like the same cannon fodder clones I am shooting at. I never felt a sense of risk or danger because of the game's Halo-esque health regeneration. Both allies and enemies are so devoid of fear or personality-distinct human reactions that they might as well be robots. The action is repetitive - kill enemy behind crate, kill tank, kill sniper in window, rinse, and repeat. Luckily, I got my copy for free with my graphics card, but it still bugs me that pretty games with shallow gameplay seem to be the trend and most "professional" game reviewers give such undeserved praise to them.… Expand
  63. elessar101
    Mar 6, 2012
    6
    Whilst the game itself it ok and the graphics were updated. No punkbuster support for 6months i dont see how this game got above 80. Feels like the first cod to be more interested in the console users than the pc users...sad really.
  64. Balcetus
    Dec 28, 2020
    6
    GRENADES GALORE:
    What a huge disappointment this was... The game lets you play once again the same three allied countries (Russia, Britain, and the USA) before we delve into the bad, let's start with the good:
    - Gameplay: Has seen significant improvement over the first one, guns feel more powerful and responsive. At least no more solo missions, and friendlies are able to kill now! -    GRENADES GALORE:
    What a huge disappointment this was... The game lets you play once again the same three allied countries (Russia, Britain, and the USA) before we delve into the bad, let's start with the good:
    - Gameplay: Has seen significant improvement over the first one, guns feel more powerful and
    responsive. At least no more solo missions, and friendlies are able to kill now!
    - Visuals: From a game that was released in 2005, the graphics somehow don't feel outdated and in
    fact at times I had to sit there and take in the scenery as planes bombed the area around me.
    - Audio: much improved, sounds make sense now, the game is still as loud as ever and I love that,
    makes you feel like you're in an actual warfare, unlike games nowadays where all guns sound
    suppressed and bombs sound like the balloon pops.
    - Voice Acting: Sure you don't have cutscenes and stuff, but the interactions and awareness of AI is
    pretty spectacular (when it comes to voice lines at least) for example, friendly soldiers will point out
    enemy positions and flanks, which really helped me numerous times throughout the game.
    They'll even shout each other names like "Wither take cover!"
    Now, the bad:
    - Story: once again the game has 0 cutscenes, 0 character development, I mean for god's sake it
    took me 30 mins to find out each main character name that you play as... The only memorable
    characters were Captain Price (just because of the later games) and Sergeant Randall. The rest
    were unmemorable as ****
    - Enemies: ok so here is my experience playing the game: Take cover, Get thrown at with 30
    grenades at the same time, attempt to run away, get shot at, die, repeat. Such a tedious cycle that
    sadly ruined the game for me.
    - The three countries: So I will give each allied country its own rating.
    Russia: 4/10, Britain 9/10, USA: 6/10
    [The Russian campaign was so immemorable. The British campaign was the best hands down,
    filled with different set pieces and great scenery. The USA campaign was super repetitive but D-
    Day and Sergeant Randall carried it]
    Overall, This game took me 10 hours to complete (cause Veteran difficulty which I don't recommend anyone to play it on) I expected way more from what I heard about this game... but Nah... This is back when COD campaigns weren't about the story and characters, it's just shooting and shooting, some people will like that sure, but not me, I want to get to know who's behind the gun. So if you want to play a game with seemingly never-ending nazis that carry around never-ending grenades that are thrown so precisely at you, then be my guest. I'm glad it's over.    … Expand
  65. PixelGamer115
    Oct 24, 2020
    6
    - Campaign: 7/10
    - Multiplayer: 3/10

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  66. Nekellor_Met
    Jul 5, 2020
    6
    В сравнении с первой частью, очень хороша. Графика, меню, стрельба все стало в десятки раз приятнее.
  67. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    6
    That was responsible for that recovering health trend and such. Good game! Don't really like the british campaign but COD 2 is an absolute classic.
  68. Antontavrin
    Jan 11, 2023
    6
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  69. KOJ71
    Jul 22, 2022
    6
    Call of duty 2 was a significant jump from the first. The story is exceptional and the gameplay is also much better than before. While call of duty 1 is no longer satisfying for the gaming industry, this game still has a secure place in it. The graphics were decent for the time but may put off gamers under the age of 14.
  70. RichardL.
    Nov 18, 2005
    5
    Call of Duty 1.5 Graphics are basically the same as Call of Duty 1, and there's no new physics system. Is this still the Quake 3 engine? Graphics are pretty standard apart from the addition of 'Bloom' effects. Overall singleplayer is repetitive, yet entertaining whilst it lasts - expect to only get about 9 hours of single player gaming with this one. Multiplayer is complete Call of Duty 1.5 Graphics are basically the same as Call of Duty 1, and there's no new physics system. Is this still the Quake 3 engine? Graphics are pretty standard apart from the addition of 'Bloom' effects. Overall singleplayer is repetitive, yet entertaining whilst it lasts - expect to only get about 9 hours of single player gaming with this one. Multiplayer is complete crap, and many of the online maps are EXACTLY the same as those seen in Call of Duty 1. Still no controllable vehicles - havn't the developers played Battlefield 2? Definitely not worth the $50 pricetag for content recycled from Call of Duty 1.… Expand
  71. MikaP.
    Nov 4, 2005
    5
    Singleplayer campaigns are great, but multiplayer doesn't give the kicks United Offensive gave. Seems like developers focused on xbox too much and forgot all the good features of UO
  72. MikeR.
    Dec 31, 2008
    5
    If you've played Medal of Honor or the first COD, you'll find nothing new here. The single player campaign feels identical to the first COD with better graphics. It's simply a rehash of the first game, except rifles are now so weak they're irritating to use (2 to 3 shots to kill with even bolt action rifles makes them next to useless). The missions in Africa were a If you've played Medal of Honor or the first COD, you'll find nothing new here. The single player campaign feels identical to the first COD with better graphics. It's simply a rehash of the first game, except rifles are now so weak they're irritating to use (2 to 3 shots to kill with even bolt action rifles makes them next to useless). The missions in Africa were a nice change, but seriously, enough of Stalingrad already. The multiplayer took a huge step back as well, as it is essentially the same bland multiplayer from COD without the anything from the expansion that made it actually worth playing. This game is certainly not a classic.… Expand
  73. Speed4Runs
    Dec 1, 2012
    5
    Probably the best Call of Duty game.
    Mediocre graphics and gameplay, boring story and very slow game rythm.
    Anyway, it is a very good game, compared to the other CoDs.
  74. Vanco
    Jun 4, 2019
    5
    Ok campaign, unfortunately restricted to the allied perspective. Rifles are extremely overpowered.
  75. r03vg
    Oct 19, 2021
    5
    Да, они убрали аптечки и это сильно изменило геймплей. Жаль, что последующие части не сильно менялись в геймплее. Разве что, бег появится.
  76. KevLooney
    Apr 29, 2022
    5
    5/10. The weapons feel inaccurate. Tons of muzzle flash and visual recoil. The weapons feel inaccurate. Lots of flinch. There is an insane amount of visual recoil. The weapons feel terrible to use. Getting flinch locked is a common occurrence. There is a lot of screenshake. The game makes me angry and slam my desk.
  77. Menaga
    Aug 8, 2022
    5
    Recommended
    10.2 hrs at review time
    Veteran difficulty
    Gameplay 5/10
    Music and sound 5/10
    Screenplay 5/10
    Technical 6/10
  78. Paul
    Oct 28, 2005
    4
    Single player is OK, It plays exactly like the original CoD just prettier. However sibgle playeris not where the games longevity lies. Multiplayer is rubbish. A huge step back from the original CoD. Plays more liek a console game ported onto the PC. I can cope with the bad points below in single player, but for multiplayer they are a huge problem. 1. NO PUNKBUSTER (anti-cheat) Single player is OK, It plays exactly like the original CoD just prettier. However sibgle playeris not where the games longevity lies. Multiplayer is rubbish. A huge step back from the original CoD. Plays more liek a console game ported onto the PC. I can cope with the bad points below in single player, but for multiplayer they are a huge problem. 1. NO PUNKBUSTER (anti-cheat) unbelievable that a game which could potentially have a huge online following doesnt have this. 2. Health regeneration (encourgaes campers) 3. Grenade indicator - no need unrealistic 4. Bunny hopping is back 5. Jumping while aiming down iron sites 6. No Sprint key 7. Grenade hot key = nade spamming and very unrealistic I could go on. The seem to have taken the original V1 build of CoD and turned that into CoD2 rather than building the game on pathced version with all its refinements and improvements. Why they did this I dont know. Seems to have been rushed out pre-christmas as an xbox360 release game. Hopefully we will see patches and improvements for PC users soon. A huge disappointment so far.… Expand
  79. ShneisideO.
    Oct 13, 2006
    4
    Cool levels and scenes but really boring because of no plot. I still have not finished it. It got way to boring.
  80. SabrickSkunks
    Nov 3, 2005
    4
    1. rehashed game play: I've played this game before, many many times in many different scenerios, congratulations on the slightly better graphics but it doesn't warrent another game. 2. regenerating enemies: the bulk of the enemies you kill will be regens that spawn in random locations, you kill more people in this game than serious sam and quake 4 combined. 3. unrealistic game 1. rehashed game play: I've played this game before, many many times in many different scenerios, congratulations on the slightly better graphics but it doesn't warrent another game. 2. regenerating enemies: the bulk of the enemies you kill will be regens that spawn in random locations, you kill more people in this game than serious sam and quake 4 combined. 3. unrealistic game play: (i remember when i saw the G4 special on this game. the word that would not stop being repeated was "REALISTIC" im affraid that was a lie, here is why a. you kill literally HUNDEREDS of enemies in the first level alone, no real WWII ground soldier did this. The number of enemies you have to kill makes each kill cheap, uninspired and fake. b. enimies are idiots, they run towards you with guns a blazing and make no effort to stay alive like a real enemy would c. you can walk, run and even jump up and down while looking through your scope on your gun d. maybe the biggest failure of all: no health. when you get hit enough times you start breathing heavy and then you have to lay down for 4 seconds and your good to go. keep in mind it takes 20-30 shots to your body before you get to that point. so you can be shot 1000 times and still be fine e. too many other things to list, bottom line: this is just another WWII game and makes no effort to do something different, please stop making these games.… Expand
  81. OnDraZY
    May 16, 2021
    4
    First of all I have finished Call of Duty 1 before Call of Duty 2.
    Soviet campaign: In CoD 1 it was much better than CoD 2. The ambiance was awesome. In CoD 2 it's not bad but not good as CoD 1. Shoot some germans, explode some tanks and buildings.
    Africa Campaign: That was the worst parrt of the game imo. It was really really boring. I wanted so badly to delete the game and never open    First of all I have finished Call of Duty 1 before Call of Duty 2.
    Soviet campaign: In CoD 1 it was much better than CoD 2. The ambiance was awesome. In CoD 2 it's not bad but not good as CoD 1. Shoot some germans, explode some tanks and buildings.
    Africa Campaign: That was the worst parrt of the game imo. It was really really boring. I wanted so badly to delete the game and never open it again. You shoot some Germans then you capture a buiding then shoot more Germans. That's all. Boring! Oh also there is "Tank Driving" part. Controls were hilarious.
    American Campaign: It was okay, D-DAY was fine I like that part.

    Graphics. Graphics are still great in 2021 . I cant believe that CoD 2 is 2005 game.
    Mechanics: Fine, not bad.

    In general maybe It's great but i was so bored because you shoot Germans all the time thats all.    … Expand
  82. RyanW.
    Oct 20, 2006
    3
    Nothing new here, samegameplay as CoD, Small up in graphics. Weapon sound and recoil is unrelistic, no ragdolls. I get a constant 170 fps, It just dosn't seem all that great. A bad $50 if you ask me. CoD 3 looks like it should be more of an expansion that a whole game.
  83. XyzBole
    Nov 17, 2005
    3
    A big disappointment after a great 1st part, and even better UO. It looks nice, but feels like a bad movie. With health regeneration all you have to do is run towards the enemy like Rambo and duck behind a wall or something till your health improves and then run at the enemy again. You'll get shot about half a million times, but that just doesn't matter. Not as nearly as fun as A big disappointment after a great 1st part, and even better UO. It looks nice, but feels like a bad movie. With health regeneration all you have to do is run towards the enemy like Rambo and duck behind a wall or something till your health improves and then run at the enemy again. You'll get shot about half a million times, but that just doesn't matter. Not as nearly as fun as the 1st part.… Expand
  84. KelR.
    Nov 5, 2005
    3
    On it's own this game would be something decent. However, to all of us original COD fans this game is quite a let down. I was anticipating this game for months, thinking that it would have the same awesome gameplay, that the original did, but with better graphics. Well, the graphics are only slightly better, but they really messed up the gameplay with things like grenade warnings, On it's own this game would be something decent. However, to all of us original COD fans this game is quite a let down. I was anticipating this game for months, thinking that it would have the same awesome gameplay, that the original did, but with better graphics. Well, the graphics are only slightly better, but they really messed up the gameplay with things like grenade warnings, the Halo-esque health regeneration, and (the biggest dissapointment) no real innovation in the multiplayer department, in fact they did away with features like base assualt. Apparently, because the game is an X360 launch game, they dumbed down the things that make it so much fun for the PC… Expand
  85. EliasO.
    Oct 14, 2006
    3
    It makes me sad that I wasted 50 bucks on this game, when that money could have been alot better spent. This game is definetly not worth the high price tag.
  86. aecsuter
    Apr 13, 2023
    3
    Minha avaliação esta sendo feita com base na minha percepção de hoje, ja que nunca havia jogado call od futy antes e decidi passar por todos os jogos da franquia, mas obviamente os graficos e mecanicas antigas pesam na minha opnião.

    Graficamente falando houve algumas pequenas evoluções com relação ao primeiro e United Offense, não é nenhuma evolução espetacular, mas não é nada que    Minha avaliação esta sendo feita com base na minha percepção de hoje, ja que nunca havia jogado call od futy antes e decidi passar por todos os jogos da franquia, mas obviamente os graficos e mecanicas antigas pesam na minha opnião.

    Graficamente falando houve algumas pequenas evoluções com relação ao primeiro e United Offense, não é nenhuma evolução espetacular, mas não é nada que incomode ou atrapalhe a jogabilidade.

    A história é o ok, mas aqui uma coisa que tem me agradado bastante em call of duty que é o fato de você não ser um super soldado matando hordas de inimigos sozinho. Você é mais um soldado no meio de um pelotão. Mas possui alguns personagens carismaticos ao longo das campanhas.

    O que mais me incomoda é a gameplay, a fisica do jogo é estranha, e o que mais incomoda é o fato das armas automaticas serem absurdamente melhores que os rifles, pois os inimigos morrem com a mesma quantidade de tiros. A mira que deveria ser melhor nos rifles também na pratica não existe muita diferença.

    Eu particularmente não recomendaria esse jogo nem em promoção porque acho que cobram muito caro nesses jogos antigo vs o que entregam. Mas se assim como eu queria conhecer a franquia desde o inicio pode ser interessante.    … Expand
  87. SadinK
    Nov 5, 2005
    2
    Nothing is good about this game. None said anything about bad frames. This is my spec p 3,0 , 1600 ram and x800xt and i need to play on the lowest q. Like they said before spend your money on other things or games , Cod2 is not worth it. Shame on you Infinity Ward.
  88. C.Leitch
    Jul 13, 2006
    2
    When i first opened up this game and started playing i had to constantly reffer to the main menu where it said "Call of Duty 2" to convinse my self that this was any differnt from the orriginal. All thats changed is a few more multiplayer levels (the existing ones arent changed in the slightest,) and a new single player game. The graphics are horrible and the performance of the graphics When i first opened up this game and started playing i had to constantly reffer to the main menu where it said "Call of Duty 2" to convinse my self that this was any differnt from the orriginal. All thats changed is a few more multiplayer levels (the existing ones arent changed in the slightest,) and a new single player game. The graphics are horrible and the performance of the graphics are in my oppinion a brand new level of low. Not worth 50 bucks... not even worth the download bandwidth. Call of duty 1 had an excuse for the characters to move like clowns, with half life two in between these 2 relieases, this game does not.… Expand
  89. MarkB.
    Nov 7, 2005
    2
    What a disappointment. Waited many months for this sequel but it is a major step back from Infinity Ward. Mutliplayer is crap.
  90. AlexanderV.
    Dec 22, 2006
    2
    Definitely not an improvement upon its predecessor. The guns are nerfed and it was engineered for toddlers. Not recommended.
  91. NickB.
    Jun 24, 2006
    1
    I wasted my 50 bucks on this game, the box says it's the most realistic game, guess what, it's not, graphics look good but the textures are proposterous, it has no physics only, Punkbuster sucks and it's all fast-pace arcade action. I prefer Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 and Hidden & Dangerous 2: Sabre Squadron. I even prefer the old Call of Duty.
  92. TonyB.
    Dec 6, 2006
    1
    Don't waste your money or time on this game. Activision/Infinity Ward has completely let go of this game. Call of Duty 2 is in desparate need of a patch that does not seem like will ever come. Looks like Activision/Infinity Ward took a page out of the EA handbook and let a game tank due to lack of support. Remember MOH:PA? It's too bad too because COD 2 has/had a load of potential.
  93. SVK
    Nov 14, 2005
    0
    This games does nothing to the genre. Nothing special in it. Nothing special at all. And that is the bad thing. Too many games have already done everything this game doing, and they have done it much better, so threre is no reason for this game to exist. NO SCORE. Single gaming (think in all platforms) is in deep crisis. Sad. They (most of developers) can not make cool, stylish, original, This games does nothing to the genre. Nothing special in it. Nothing special at all. And that is the bad thing. Too many games have already done everything this game doing, and they have done it much better, so threre is no reason for this game to exist. NO SCORE. Single gaming (think in all platforms) is in deep crisis. Sad. They (most of developers) can not make cool, stylish, original, special games anymore, they want US to make games by ourselves while multiplaying, cause much more things in MP depends not from developer, but from gamer. Making MP games somehow easier for ballancing and ... MUCH easier for imagination of developer. So there are too many of them... This is the dead end for games, i think.… Expand
  94. JakL.
    Oct 15, 2006
    0
    Even worse than the first one... another unrealistic arcade kids game.
  95. FoxMulder63
    Jun 20, 2022
    0
    J'ai acheté ce jeu il y a 2 semaines et je n'ai pas l'image mais juste le son!!!!!!!
    Est-ce normal? Je suis sur Windows 11
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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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