Call of Duty: United Offensive

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 359 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 283 out of 359
  2. Mixed: 55 out of 359
  3. Negative: 21 out of 359
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  1. Iceman2k
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This game is the probably the best game since doom. I bet some people are saying "Its not enough like Black-ops!" Well i can tell you one thing. Shut up, seriously I'm not trying to be mean but its not supposed to.
    All games are not supposed to be the same, honestly. From the battle at bastogne to every other battle in the game. I mean the graphics, there awesome for there time. Don't say    This game is the probably the best game since doom. I bet some people are saying "Its not enough like Black-ops!" Well i can tell you one thing. Shut up, seriously I'm not trying to be mean but its not supposed to.
    All games are not supposed to be the same, honestly. From the battle at bastogne to every other battle in the game. I mean the graphics, there awesome for there time. Don't say "oh there horrible!" because that was top of the line. And also, mods. Oh i love making mods, its my favorite. I've made a Civil war mod, and a GI Joe mod. Both of them very fun. thank you Grey Matter!    … Expand
  2. CodyH
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    One of the best games of all time, it could only get better if you combine battlefield 2, RTCW :ET, and WWII Online. Now Activision start working! We want medics, more realism, no kill cam, more vehicles, less arcade style, objectives and NO DEATHMATCH multiplayer, make a multiplayer only that plays like the single player campaign, thats what fans want, and this game comes close to it.
  3. Rcoop
    Apr 4, 2011
    10
    Best WW2 multi-player.
    Dedicated servers with public files.
    Mods.
    Balanced weapons.
    Excellent maps.
    Large number of players in multi-player mode.
    Excellent community-created maps and even new game modes.
  4. ZackO.
    Oct 2, 2004
    9
    Excellent. The multiplayer alone is worth the buy. all the new weapons and vehicles in MP are a blast, and you can return to the game's roots in maps like arnhem. The vehicle system brings an entire new way of thinking to the game. The new additions and game modes require more strategy than the original. the original multiplayer battles were usually won by running and gunning, butExcellent. The multiplayer alone is worth the buy. all the new weapons and vehicles in MP are a blast, and you can return to the game's roots in maps like arnhem. The vehicle system brings an entire new way of thinking to the game. The new additions and game modes require more strategy than the original. the original multiplayer battles were usually won by running and gunning, but this new MP is won by smart strategic moves. the single player is what brings my score down to a 9. sometimes it feels to linear and repetative, especially in the american campaign, which was the worst. The british ground missions were so awesome, especially when you are in the tree and the guys come and rescue you. The british air mission builds up alot of excitement and tension before the fighting begins, with the pilots chattering with eachother and the flak starting to rip through the planes. when fighters came in, a chill ran down my spine. The russian campaign had good spots and bad spots. The first Kursk battle was FANTASTIC! i thought it was better than stalingrad! the most exciting part was when the commisars get you on the truck, and you go to your trench position. the few moments before the battle starts are so incredibly tense. the artillery bombardment is a tease, and it doesnt last long. then there is a brief moment of silence, and then you hear the whistles in the distance, and legions of germans come charging over the hill! it was the most exciting part of the game! after the first trench battle, you do some run of the mill missions like the village invasion. The cool part is , you make "friends" with some of your comrades. they follow you and help you reach your objectives. The final assault on Ponyri is pretty awesome. the factory assault is exciting when you first get there, and all the russian squads are advancing from the front, and the german machine guns are raining down from the windows. After the factory, the final mission is to assault the train station. i didnt think this was as good as it could have been, the amount of enemies is overwhelming, and the stukas become very annoying and repetative. almost all of the russian forces are ovverun, and towards the end, i found myself hiding under the train hoping that i could stay alive till the reinforcements came. it was so overwhelming that i couldnt get myself to get up and start shooting, becuase i would have been instantly killed. The end cinematic is excellent, the train arrives and hundreds of russians pour out and trample the germans(literally!) i thought this was a good end to the game. Overall, the entire game is fabulous, with the exception of a few american missions.… Expand
  5. FredK.
    Sep 12, 2007
    10
    A brilliant FPS To begin with and an excellent expasion. the SP missions are just like the original but even more over the top, action is aplenty and is a mind blowing experience from start to finish. However UO's strong point does not stand with single player, oh no it's multiplayer where this game blows every thing else out of the water. again its more of the same, but with A brilliant FPS To begin with and an excellent expasion. the SP missions are just like the original but even more over the top, action is aplenty and is a mind blowing experience from start to finish. However UO's strong point does not stand with single player, oh no it's multiplayer where this game blows every thing else out of the water. again its more of the same, but with ALOT more maps (Bigger as well), more gametypes, vehicals, more guns ect ect. UO has not stepped a foot wrong and is well worth what ever you have to pay for it, it also has one of if not THE best communitys iv'e ever seen, and Punkbuster is a brilliant cheat detector makign your games all that more enjoyable. If you buy this game for Single player you will feel a little sad that it' sover so fast, but the moment you take it for a spin online you will rejoice the day this game for released.… Expand
  6. AaronW.
    Sep 21, 2005
    10
    This is the best game I ever played. It is perfect. I think that game RUUULLLEEEESSS. It is so much better than the original.I hope you like it.
  7. UncleChu
    Jan 18, 2011
    8
    Having not played this before, the single-player campaign holds up really well! I daresay the expansion is more challenging and compelling than the main game. The british campaign that begins in an airplane is superb!

    I'd recommend it to any FPS fan that doesn't mind cranking back the graphics and enjoying a compelling WWII experience.
  8. dante_finn
    Nov 23, 2012
    10
    This game has all new weapons and multyplayer maps that add more realism. And new multiplayer modes This game is intense
  9. HarmL.
    Oct 20, 2004
    7
    Bit disappointing. Hectic shooting without the ballance of the original game. Tries to stretch the intense fighting too long and that gets boring sometimes. All was done in the original and better done.
  10. Chimp
    Aug 24, 2004
    10
    Call of Duty is the best shooter ever and this expansion rules!
  11. Henry
    Sep 28, 2004
    5
    Disappointed, dissatisfied, mediocre, are just some of the words for this game. Between Medal of Honour and the three add-ons for it, and Call of Duty and its add-on, I feel like I am replaying the same game over and over. I swear that in the last Call of Duty game I had to assault a lighthouse, and a main square in a Russian city. The game quickly became save/load/save/load type of game, Disappointed, dissatisfied, mediocre, are just some of the words for this game. Between Medal of Honour and the three add-ons for it, and Call of Duty and its add-on, I feel like I am replaying the same game over and over. I swear that in the last Call of Duty game I had to assault a lighthouse, and a main square in a Russian city. The game quickly became save/load/save/load type of game, where the computer would send endless waves of Germans at you until you crossed the magic line and triggered an event. The computer AI was horrible for this day an age. Your teammates would let the computer run by them while they were ?defending? the front door. All this game is, is an arcade game showed onto the PC. You have to do everything, from running around looking for the weapon to blow up the tank to quickly shooting everything in sight. The game is all eye candy, and they did a good job with this. From artillery raining down on you, to clouds from fires to the rain. Once again, game manufacturers don?t seem to get it, give us something different, how about some time and effort put into the game? Please stop producing nothing but eye candy, but give us a game. Worth buying? NO.… Expand
  12. Lokesz
    Oct 22, 2004
    6
    They took the most exciting moments of the original game and made a perfect arcade game of it. 10 points for arcade add on and 2 points for PC game add on makes a 6. They took the worst parts of the original game to make the add-on. Could have been so much better!
  13. V-Man
    Dec 19, 2006
    7
    It was just as good as Call of Duty in every aspect except it didn't have as great of an ending mission, and the voice acting wasn't as good. However in some of the missions were great, like the airplane bombing mission was extraordinary. Otherwise though, it's just the same as the last game.
  14. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    8
    Great expansion of the first game, definitely recommend it if you played the first game.
  15. ThomasA.
    Nov 4, 2004
    9
    Absolutley superb single player missions despite being short and having a couple of annoying spots. The level designs are refreshing and exciting. Multiplayer is AWESOME (all those vehicles to drive! thank you!) though the RPG's need a little more anti-tank pep. Great WW2 atmosphere. I will say the tight linear gameplay is noticable and that sux... but it doesn't detract from Absolutley superb single player missions despite being short and having a couple of annoying spots. The level designs are refreshing and exciting. Multiplayer is AWESOME (all those vehicles to drive! thank you!) though the RPG's need a little more anti-tank pep. Great WW2 atmosphere. I will say the tight linear gameplay is noticable and that sux... but it doesn't detract from the enjoyment. Shooting from the planes is a nice break from FPS shootin. Perhaps a few too many explosions in some sequences. If you're considering buying this, expect to have fun with single player but only buy this if you want multiplayer action.… Expand
  16. DonaldT.
    Oct 2, 2004
    10
    Thanks to Multiplayer, I've earned $100 in tournament cash to help upgrade my computer so I can continue to make more cash! Thanks UO!
  17. J-lad
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    I like it because of multiplayer because you can ride in vehicles and they included the flamethrower and many more cool weapons.
  18. MattH.
    Nov 12, 2004
    10
    This game RULES!!! The multiplayer rocks and the single player levels are better than ever! 2 words to sum up the awesomeness of this game: Tank Battles!!!
  19. SeanE.
    Dec 11, 2004
    9
    This games is slightly better than the original 'Call of Duty'. In particular the programming for handgrenades. You get to participate in several different types of scenarios including being a gunner on a plane, tank driver, commando etc. I am still working my way through the scenarios and enjoying myself. A well done game. However, COD may be eclipsed soon by 'Brothers In This games is slightly better than the original 'Call of Duty'. In particular the programming for handgrenades. You get to participate in several different types of scenarios including being a gunner on a plane, tank driver, commando etc. I am still working my way through the scenarios and enjoying myself. A well done game. However, COD may be eclipsed soon by 'Brothers In Arms', which has the potential to be the next step in the evolution of WW2 first person shooters. Cordially.… Expand
  20. MattG.
    Sep 16, 2004
    10
    Call of Duty United Offensive is an amazing expantion pack. Who ever received this game from Gamespy is a f..... moron. Anyone else who says that the game sucks either hasn't played it or is jut being a devil's advocate. UO is a great game worth every penny...Single player is amazing and challenging and Multi Player is fun and excting compared to it's linear conterparts Call of Duty United Offensive is an amazing expantion pack. Who ever received this game from Gamespy is a f..... moron. Anyone else who says that the game sucks either hasn't played it or is jut being a devil's advocate. UO is a great game worth every penny...Single player is amazing and challenging and Multi Player is fun and excting compared to it's linear conterparts Multi-Player.… Expand
  21. BaljotB.
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    This game is truly great, and a great example of what one can do with an aging graphics engine. The game, even though it does look good, shows that graphics cannot, absolutely cannot, make up for bad gameplay. The gameplay in this game is probably the best. Some areas are so tense and taut that you will forget that you are playing a game. My only small complaint is that it's a little This game is truly great, and a great example of what one can do with an aging graphics engine. The game, even though it does look good, shows that graphics cannot, absolutely cannot, make up for bad gameplay. The gameplay in this game is probably the best. Some areas are so tense and taut that you will forget that you are playing a game. My only small complaint is that it's a little short, but that can be easily beaten with the even harder difficulties, and the incredible multiplayer, which I am hooked on right now. Stop the German attacks, and put up a United Offensive. NOTE: Those who didn't like the British missions in Call of Duty will be pleasantly surprised here: they are a lot of fun. … Expand
  22. JoeyDeA.
    Sep 20, 2004
    9
    It should go without saying that anyone who liked Call of Duty should buy this. The multiplayer's been beefed up and ALL of the single player missions are now squad based (unlike the stupid Dam level in the original!), and most importantly, they're all fun.
  23. RayS.
    Sep 21, 2004
    9
    Multiplayer is fantastic! Single player is not very good. Too many scripted actions?..take this route or die, do exactly this action or die. There no alternate actions that accomplish the same goal, as was the case with the original CoD. In this regard it?s similar to the MoH genre of games, no deviation from the fixed script.
  24. DomDude
    Feb 21, 2007
    10
    This game absolutely rules and everyone should buy it. Multiplayer is a personal favorite as the user gets to play against people all over the world. It just amaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!
  25. AnonymousMC
    Sep 19, 2007
    10
    COD is one of the best games around ....plus you can mod it all you want. i give this game a 10 on my xfire rating i am rank 56 over all i have spent 3 years playing this game....roughly about 1683 hours spent into this game. Single player is also fun. you mod the ai to say shit
  26. ZennonM.
    Sep 17, 2004
    10
    Yeh. Basically, I have found an expansion pack worthy of the game it is expanding. Finally. One gripe I have is that for some reason, the framerates are mysteriously lower than in the original. MOst likely because the levels are huge. Great work Grey Matter.
  27. TheButcherAndjelic
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    This game is one of the best i have ever played.Great single-player missions and multiplayer.This game doesnt deserve a 10.It deserves is a 12,13,15 even a 20.And the people who give it less than a 9 havent got taste for what is good.
  28. Warmonger
    Dec 12, 2006
    7
    Good game but can be very difficult, the opening sequence in bastogne is case point....running from foxhole to foxhole trying to keep from getting killed was no fun at all! Don't get me wrong, I love a good challenge but too much is too much! It could have been better.
  29. 56k_RicK
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    best Call of Duty MULTIPLAYER EVER.. period. i have been waiting for the CoD UO part II... but i don't think we will be awarded with such an incredible war multiplaye experience. i'm a CoD veteran since the very first CoD title. CoD4 was the last very good CoD. CoD UO best ever. Modern WarFAIL 2 and it's expansion pack (MW3) are probably the worst. IW & Activision abandoned us PCbest Call of Duty MULTIPLAYER EVER.. period. i have been waiting for the CoD UO part II... but i don't think we will be awarded with such an incredible war multiplaye experience. i'm a CoD veteran since the very first CoD title. CoD4 was the last very good CoD. CoD UO best ever. Modern WarFAIL 2 and it's expansion pack (MW3) are probably the worst. IW & Activision abandoned us PC gamers for the console market.… Expand
  30. BasilZero
    Mar 3, 2019
    7
    Game: Call of Duty United Offensive
    Genre: First Person Shooter
    Developer: Grey Matter Publisher: Activision System: Steam (PC) Year of Release: 2004 Length of Playthrough: 8 Hours Total Score: 73/100 Value Score: 7.3/10 • Story: 7/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 6/10 • Player Value:    Game: Call of Duty United Offensive
    Genre: First Person Shooter
    Developer: Grey Matter
    Publisher: Activision
    System: Steam (PC)
    Year of Release: 2004
    Length of Playthrough: 8 Hours

    Total Score: 73/100
    Value Score: 7.3/10

    • Story: 7/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 6/10
    • Player Value: 6/10

    Pros
    +3 Campaigns with about 13 missions
    +Multiplayer mode
    +Great voice acting and sound effects
    +Multiple difficulty modes
    +Variety of Gameplay styles (Solo, squad, tank, etc) like the first game

    Cons
    -Sometimes the game's checkpoints do not save (uncommon)
    -Glitches where player can get stuck in certain locations (rare)
    -Can be tedious and unforgiving in regards to difficulty
    -Requires the first Call of Duty game
    -Shorter than the first game    … Expand
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#16 Best PC Game of 2004
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#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. GamerFeed
    80
    Simply put, is a great expansion to an already great game. You'll have all the elements of stressful fun: Running through explosions, shooting tons of enemies, and experiencing a variety of World War II situations right at the front lines.
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  2. Gaming Illustrated
    86
    The new multiplayer maps and modes give Call of Duty a good lift to add more variety to the game play and add modes that have always been popular in the online community.
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  3. 1UP
    90
    The multiplayer is a generous force with new modes, and significantly more depth allows the game to stand next to first-person shooters designed explicitly for multiplayer.
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