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  1. JatinD.
    Apr 20, 2006
    10
    Game of the year for 2006 definitely. Absolutely brilliant the best war game of all times.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Filip
    Dec 15, 2005
    10
    The best PC game of year 2005!
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. AdamL.
    Nov 29, 2005
    10
    Just Shows that Consoles aren't beating computers yet.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. Rubenvandebelt
    Jul 12, 2005
    10
    It's is the best shooter on release!!!
  14. BrandonF.
    Sep 18, 2005
    10
    The best game ever!!!
  15. 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!
  16. 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.
  17. DylanS.
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    Wow... its good to se a game build on its strengths.
  18. WhateverK.
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    Great game.
  19. 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.
  20. BrandonF.
    Aug 13, 2007
    10
    The best game ever!!!
  21. ZinayH.
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    The best WWII Game Ever!
  22. BlakeL.
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    Awesome multiplayer and intricate campaign. Definately going to be classic.
  23. 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!
  24. BenG.
    Dec 1, 2005
    10
    The most intense video game I have ever played.
  25. JensM.
    Dec 22, 2006
    10
    Great game.... Equal to CS(:S)
  26. 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
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  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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?
  37. 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.......
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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!
  42. 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.
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  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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..
  47. 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.
  48. Feb 6, 2018
    10
    It is the beginning of the great series CoD. The game has good action, graphic, atmosphere
  49. Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Сюжет намного лучше, чем в 1 части. Графика странная (как будто всё сделано из воска).
  50. 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.
  51. Aug 7, 2018
    10
    Beast of multi-players. Played hundred of hours with my friends in high school.
  52. 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.
  53. May 7, 2019
    10
    One more of my favorite games. This is also the favorite game of my childhood. And the best COF.
  54. 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.
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  55. 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 !
  56. 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.
  57. Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Долгожданное продолжение хита, все в лучшем виде, 10/10 игра шедевр
  58. Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Call of Duty 2 is one of the most memorable game in the COD trilogy.

    Pros: - WW2 setting - Shows the war's multiple faces (Eastern Front, Western Front and even the North African campaign) - Missions are superbly designed and really memorable - Historical Weapons feel awesome to use - Multiplayer is great Cons: - Outdated graphics (Game is from 2005 so yea it's obvious)
    Call of Duty 2 is one of the most memorable game in the COD trilogy.

    Pros:
    - WW2 setting
    - Shows the war's multiple faces (Eastern Front, Western Front and even the North African campaign)
    - Missions are superbly designed and really memorable
    - Historical Weapons feel awesome to use
    - Multiplayer is great

    Cons:
    - Outdated graphics (Game is from 2005 so yea it's obvious)

    10/10. Call of Duty 2 may be one of the most compelling WW2 game out there. Must-Play
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  59. Jan 7, 2021
    10
    a complete war game, good stories, appropriate backgrounds and good multiplayer game included with native and custom mods and maps created by community
  60. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    This game is the best World War II game ever. From the atmosphere to the hitting feeling, everything is at the highest level. A novelty in the gaming world Call of Duty 2
  61. Dec 7, 2021
    10
    As of 2021 it is still the best WW2 game (both single and multiplayer). Yeah I'm looking at you Vanguard.
  62. Dec 25, 2021
    10
    It is one of the best war games. If you want to try war games that take place in the Second World War, I advise you to try this game
  63. Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Soooooo good but to hard.
    I played few times ı was stuck but i allways enjoyed this game you should play.
  64. Jun 16, 2022
    10
    This game had to be a historical heritage :) it and nothing less than COD 1 with more beautiful graphics, more detailed and new maps
  65. Mar 13, 2023
    10
    This game and especially the multiplayer gave me endless hours of enjoyment. Can't say enough good things!!
  66. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    COD sequel improves upon its predecessor with larger battles, better AI, and a gripping campaign. A must-play for WWII FPS fans.
  67. 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!
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. WhateverK.
    Nov 12, 2005
    9
    Great game.
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. [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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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!
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.,
  80. 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
  81. Nov 22, 2012
    9
    This game has quick hitting action with the ultimate game experience
  82. 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.
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  83. 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
  84. 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.
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  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. Jun 28, 2020
    9
    A+
    You know how this game is.
    I can recommend this even just for the Normandy opening.
  89. Jan 16, 2021
    9
    The best Call of Duty and WWII game of its time. I really loved this game. A true gem...
  90. Jan 5, 2021
    9
    Para un fan de los juegos de la segunda guerra mundial era un pecado no jugar a este título, empezando ya 2021 me decidí a jugar a este vieja joya y este fue el resultado:

    Probablemente la mejor ambientación de un juego de la WWII, tanto de los escenarios, con las banderas Nazis que todavía en aquel 2005 los juegos no dudaban en poner, la banda sonora es perfecta de ambiente bélico
    Para un fan de los juegos de la segunda guerra mundial era un pecado no jugar a este título, empezando ya 2021 me decidí a jugar a este vieja joya y este fue el resultado:

    Probablemente la mejor ambientación de un juego de la WWII, tanto de los escenarios, con las banderas Nazis que todavía en aquel 2005 los juegos no dudaban en poner, la banda sonora es perfecta de ambiente bélico impecable.

    La jugabilidad es fantástica incluso hoy en día, sorprenderá a más de uno como se sienten ciertas armas disparando a objetivos.

    El diseño de niveles no se queda atrás con un frenetismo que le pega muy bien y sin olvidarse que sigue siendo un COD.

    La campaña abarca desde 1941 hasta 1945 el principio y el fin de la guerra, se echa de menos unas misiones con el Eje y la captura de Berlín pero en este tipo de juegos era norma general y no lo tomo como algo negativo ya que las misiones te llenan lo suficiente.

    El juego tiene sus errores, una IA que podría mejorar bastante y se nota que pusieron más cariño en la campaña de los Americanos se ve bastante mejor que las demás, tienen un error "histórico" poniendo a la División Azul combatiendo en Normandía y no la ponen en ningún momento en la campaña Rusa que fue donde combatió.

    En definitiva un juego para los amantes de este género bélico que no podéis pasar por alto por muchos años que pasen.
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  91. Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Made a lot of memories with this one!! i recommend everyone to give it a try :)
  92. Jan 19, 2022
    9
    Call of Duty 2 talvez no sea el mejor juego de la franquicia, pero sin duda es uno de los grandes títulos de la saga. La campaña tiene misiones variadas que nos otorgan distintos escenarios de la segunda guerra mundial y hay un gran catalogo de armas para elegir dependiendo de la nacion en la que estés jugando. La música acompaña muy bien los grandes momentos y no resulta molesta, suenaCall of Duty 2 talvez no sea el mejor juego de la franquicia, pero sin duda es uno de los grandes títulos de la saga. La campaña tiene misiones variadas que nos otorgan distintos escenarios de la segunda guerra mundial y hay un gran catalogo de armas para elegir dependiendo de la nacion en la que estés jugando. La música acompaña muy bien los grandes momentos y no resulta molesta, suena cuando es necesario y encaja bien con cada situación. Los efectos de sonido no me terminan de convencer, muchos son reciclados del primer cod pero eso no molesta mucho y en general son bastante realistas.
    Los gráficos no han envejecido tan mal y claramente se ve que mejoraron mucho con respecto al primer juego. Las armas se sienten bien, cada una se controla diferente y cada facción tiene sus armas características. Lamentablemente muchas veces parece que disparases balas de gomas, y los enemigos pueden resistir varios disparos antes de caer muertos. Con respecto al cod 1, este titulo podría considerarse mas fácil, principalmente por la implementación de la vida regenerativa. En cod 1 el hecho de tener que buscar botiquines para curarte era un gran problema y realmente era un gran reto superar ciertas misiones. sin duda es muy divertido y cualquier jugador podrá superar las misiones sin muchas complicaciones y actualmente casi cualquier pc puede correr este juego sin problemas.

    Conclusión: "Call of Duty 2" es un gran titulo que sin duda tenés que jugar y aunque ya tenga algunos años encima, no ha envejecido nada mal y sigue siendo divertido. La segunda guerra mundial esta muy bien representada a nivel histórico y es uno de los mejores juegos que se han hecho acerca de dicho conflicto. Totalmente recomendado
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  93. Oct 20, 2020
    9
    [PT-BR] Incrível, na minha opinião é um dos melhores COD baseado na segunda guerra mundial já produzido, Gráficos excelentes para a época, movimentos, veículos e armas tudo perfeito, recomendo demais, um clássico Incrível, só não dou 10 pq gostei mais do primeiro, mas esse é ótimo também.
  94. Apr 14, 2021
    9
    Good game, good graphics, good story, but previous Call of Duty is much better.
  95. Sep 29, 2021
    9
    I LOVE WW2 FPS games and this is one of the best to ever be made. A true classic that doesn't get enough praise.
  96. Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  97. Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Incredible revolutianary FPS shooter, great story, incredible gameplay, decent graphics. What more can you want? This game is like call of duty 1 but improved in every field possbile. More gameplay, easier difficulty, difficulty modes, better story, better graphics. Activision really nailed this one cause it`s one of the best games I`ve ever played.
  98. Apr 26, 2022
    9
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  99. May 26, 2022
    9
    Даже примерно не могу себе представить сколько времени Я провёл в этой игре на этой войне мне уже должны как ветерану дать льготную ипотеку
  100. Jul 30, 2022
    9
    est MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MPest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a veryest MP experience i have had in years. I have a feeling i will be playing this game for a very Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 64
  2. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. 80
    When something is this well done, just because you've seen it all before doesn't mean it's not worth seeing again.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.