Call of Duty

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8.4

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  1. Futureops
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    "Never gets old"

    The first CoD game is a brilliant World War II shooter, a thrilling experience for any shooter fan. The game is intense in times and provides great variety of battlefields. A definitive old school shooter. + ENJOYABLE GUNPLAY + REALISTIC ENEMY AI + INTERIOR LEVEL DESIGN + WAR LIKE ATMOSPHERE + NON LAGGY MULTIPLAYER + FLAWLESS VOICE ACTING + GREAT STORYTELLING    "Never gets old"

    The first CoD game is a brilliant World War II shooter, a thrilling
    experience for any shooter fan. The game is intense in times and
    provides great variety of battlefields. A definitive old school shooter.

    + ENJOYABLE GUNPLAY
    + REALISTIC ENEMY AI
    + INTERIOR LEVEL DESIGN
    + WAR LIKE ATMOSPHERE
    + NON LAGGY MULTIPLAYER
    + FLAWLESS VOICE ACTING
    + GREAT STORYTELLING
    + DETAILED OBJECTIVES
    + WEAPON FEEDBACK
    + RUN AND GUN
    + LEVEL NAVIGATION
    + ORCHESTRAL MUSIC
    + WEAPON ZOOMING ABILITY
    + SATISFYING COMBAT
    + HIGHLY TEXTURED
    + INTENSE BACKGROUND FIREFIGHTS

    - NO REPLAYABILITY
    - FRAME RATE DROPS
    - FRIENDLY AI BLOCKS FIREFIGHTS
    - IMPROPER LIGHTENING
    - SHORT EQUIPMENT VARIETY
    - FEW LITTLE SURPRISES
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    GAMESCORE: 9.1 "AWESOME"
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  2. Marick
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    This game really returns you in that time. World war. Honestly there are a lot of games with WWII but many are not good. Yes I know, were fashionable in year 2003. However, a good game.
  3. thomasljogues
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    A long time ago, back when Activision strived for releasing a new game every time they released a game, Call of Duty was without a doubt the best non-science fiction shooter. The gritty World War II classic was one of the first major fps' to feature a lean function in campaign, and was also one of the first to introduce the 2-weapon rule, adding to the realism. The gameplay was smooth andA long time ago, back when Activision strived for releasing a new game every time they released a game, Call of Duty was without a doubt the best non-science fiction shooter. The gritty World War II classic was one of the first major fps' to feature a lean function in campaign, and was also one of the first to introduce the 2-weapon rule, adding to the realism. The gameplay was smooth and non-clunky, hitting an enemy model varied in damage depending on the location of the hit, and the hardest difficulty level offered players a "fair" battle, where an enemy could kill you very easily. Best of all, the depictions of various historical elements were actually....CoD hates this today...accurate!… Expand
  4. 99dolar
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    2'. Dünya savaşını İngiliz Amerikan ve Rusların gözünden bize aktaran zamanının çok ilerisinde muhteşem bir oyun. Tabi ki hatasız değil ama bundan iyisi şam'da kayısı. Özellikle Rusların bölümünün başlangıcında silahsız bir şekilde Alman mitralyözlerine karşı koştururken yaşanılan caresizlik hissi çok kuvvetliydi. Call of Duty serisinin ilk oyunu dendiğinde her zaman bu bölüm aklıma2'. Dünya savaşını İngiliz Amerikan ve Rusların gözünden bize aktaran zamanının çok ilerisinde muhteşem bir oyun. Tabi ki hatasız değil ama bundan iyisi şam'da kayısı. Özellikle Rusların bölümünün başlangıcında silahsız bir şekilde Alman mitralyözlerine karşı koştururken yaşanılan caresizlik hissi çok kuvvetliydi. Call of Duty serisinin ilk oyunu dendiğinde her zaman bu bölüm aklıma gelecek.… Expand
  5. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Brilliant single player and multiplayer, best FPS ever, non of the modern shooters match it.
  6. eva3si0n
    Aug 20, 2019
    9
    Surprisingly, this is one of the best games in the series. She's probably only a 4-part better. Many elements in the COD2 are made worse than in the original. The game is perfectly played in 2019, after that even as that funny look at BFV. A 16 years later, the singleplane at BFV looks a lot worse... One of the best games about World War II.
  7. trunks_parallel
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    A true masterpiece. Revolutionary and absolutely amazing. This was my first COD and this game has an amazing campaign, plus a really fun multiplayer despite there being no killstreaks.
  8. SilverOrlov
    May 5, 2020
    9
    The beginning of all beginnings. Passed in childhood but decided to write now, since I created an account here.
  9. Stroc
    May 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One best WW2 game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  10. GoodMorningAss
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    the beginning of a great series of games .
  11. Crimert
    Jan 16, 2021
    9
    The beginning part of the legendary series... I'm glad that I played this game. Once upon a time, I couldn't stop playing this game... One of the best games in its time...
  12. SurujSingha
    May 20, 2020
    9
    Definately deserve good ratings. No wall running and gadgets but pure classic action. Except few missions where you feel as if the developers had forcibly included some irrelevant sequences, every mission of the game is varied and incredibly tense unlike the newer Battlefield games that tries to mimick it.
  13. storygamer
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Call Of Duty marks the beginning of one of the most famous FPS series ever. And it´s probably still the best one. Graphics are great, the atmosphere is dense and the sound is epic. If you want to play a WWII game, this is the best choice. Really enjoyable, even today!
  14. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    saving private ryan sonrası benzer tadı veren, savaş hissini yaşatan ilk oyunlardan.
  15. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    I haven't played it for almost 13 years but I still remember it fondly. It was my first "military" game :)
  16. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    The OG Call of Duty. That one was hardcore, and I still have some good memories. One of the best early 2000s FPS (and there were a lot of good FPS back in the day)
  17. Hormanee
    May 20, 2021
    9
    Call of Duty was such a magical experience when i first played it. Nowadays the game's lost in the array of its sequels. The original COD games are long forgotten these days but to be honest the original COD is a classic that has aged like a fine wine, now unfortunately i couldn't finish the game because i encountered a weird bug near the end of the game however going back and experiencingCall of Duty was such a magical experience when i first played it. Nowadays the game's lost in the array of its sequels. The original COD games are long forgotten these days but to be honest the original COD is a classic that has aged like a fine wine, now unfortunately i couldn't finish the game because i encountered a weird bug near the end of the game however going back and experiencing the original COD game really reminded me what really established call of duty as a brand.… Expand
  18. RTCWFAN
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    You don't often get games, where everything is just right. The first COD is one of those games. No wonder, it became one of the most popular game series in history. Overall rating: 9.2.
  19. DonldTrump_45Th
    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
  20. 1ndastreal
    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
  21. KAHRAMANOV
    Jul 5, 2022
    9
    Действительно что моя рецензия сделает
    Это игра заслуживает большего чем о ней отзываются
    не буду ее хвалить потому что здесь может закончится место минусы это тупой местами ии и немного несоответствие с историей а так 9/10 PS3 порт просто ужасен не советую.    Действительно что моя рецензия сделает
    Это игра заслуживает большего чем о ней отзываются
    не буду ее хвалить потому что здесь может закончится место
    минусы это тупой местами ии и немного несоответствие с историей а так 9/10
    PS3 порт просто ужасен не советую.
  22. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    9
    Revolution for its time, but difficult to play today if you want to try it out.
  23. MazenAsy
    Nov 3, 2022
    9
    عظمة على هيئة لعبة تتجسد في كوباية قهوتك و صوت الاسلحة و الدبابات العالي الى حد الصداع
  24. LT_Gruber
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    The true origins of the series, before becoming a cashflow.

    The first Call of Duty is where it all began and what inspired a series of good sequels, along with the cashflow milking cow that it has become today. The original game shined with excellent AI, a solid story and fluent mechanics. Call of Duty revolves around the events of the second world war. Although this concept is    The true origins of the series, before becoming a cashflow.

    The first Call of Duty is where it all began and what inspired a series of good sequels, along with the cashflow milking cow that it has become today. The original game shined with excellent AI, a solid story and fluent mechanics.

    Call of Duty revolves around the events of the second world war. Although this concept is nothing new and used many times before, it is one of the more stable, balanced and straightforward ones that was around at the time. The main difference with other WWII franchises is that you play as multiple countries that fought in the war like Russia, Great Brittan and the United States.

    You start as Private Martin, a paratrooper that has been sent behind enemy lines in the events of D-Day. His platoon is scattered badly and nowhere is were he should be. You mission is to disable Flak guns and artillery positions to grant the soldiers some slack that are fighting on the beaches.

    Then, the perspective switches over to Sergeant Evans, in the British army.
    After participating in Operation Tonga, you are transferred to the commando SAS unit, which is then tasked with sabotaging the Eder Dam. After that, you infiltrate the battleship Tirpitz with Sergeant Price and a small squad. You discover plans from the Germans in which they are about to launch their feared V-2 rockets. You destroy the rockets before joining your squad mates in the battles ahead.

    You also play as Corporal Alexei, starting at the battle for Stalingrad. Your heroic deeds get you promoted to Sergeant and after many battles with lots of lives lost, you enter Berlin and conquer the city with your fellow squad mates, ending the war.

    The first Call of Duty is the only game in the series that implements the health bar. Although opinions differ about what system is better, I preferred the search for health kits and keeping track of your current vitality. It is what makes an FPS interesting and challenging in my opinion. Medal of Honor is another franchise that shined in this mechanic, by finding soldier canteens.

    Call of Duty looked beautiful back then and, even to today, still does. Surely it aged and the graphics can be considered ancient, but the detail remains fair enough. The small blood effects and explosions are still great. The sound effects are still solid. All the sounds of guns firing and grenades that explode are still awesome. I like the Kar98 sound effects the most, it is just a solid blast when you fire your single bullet towards the enemy.

    What sets Call of Duty apart is its excellent AI, especially for the time. Enemies and squad mates “do their own thing” and are focused on the battles ahead. There is also a solid balance between the focus on you and the AI on each other. You can surprise an enemy from the side because he is busy fighting with another soldier and does not notice you yet.

    The expansion pack, United Offensive, I did not play. This was only because my PC back then, would not read the disc properly. This is something that I want to complete at least once in the future.

    Call of Duty will always remain a true classic and, even today, it is still played widely, although many servers are now fun and hack servers with some crazy sh!t going on. There are custom made maps in toy block landscapes, obstacle courses, you name it.

    It is a shame that the series nowadays is a business model in which the same crap is released every year and kids today do not know how great the series was back then, but before I turn into a complete grandpa again, that is all I will say about it.

    I definitely still recommend this true original classic.    … Expand
  25. Evraids
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Beginning of a legend. Brings back good old memories.King of fps games.The war experience it gives was immaculate
  26. AnonymousMC
    Jan 3, 2004
    8
    Re. single player: While it lasts this is the best WWII FPS to date; it's an incremental improvment on MOHAA in almost every area. The most impressive aspect of the game is that it gives a strong sense of the facts of life (and death) for an infantryman; stick your head up in front of an MG42 in this game and you'll get it shot off! On the down side the game is simply tooRe. single player: While it lasts this is the best WWII FPS to date; it's an incremental improvment on MOHAA in almost every area. The most impressive aspect of the game is that it gives a strong sense of the facts of life (and death) for an infantryman; stick your head up in front of an MG42 in this game and you'll get it shot off! On the down side the game is simply too short - it took me only 10 hours to complete - and the linear, scripted nature occasionally becomes too obvious.

    Re. multiplayer: No comment, that's not my thing.    … Expand
  27. JohnM.
    Nov 6, 2003
    8
    It is somewhere in between MOHAA and BF1942. Very action packed with fantastic graphics and sound. It is not as scripted as MOHAA, but that is not to say it is a free for all like Battlefield. I was hoping for more flexibility - why can't I steal a tank?!
  28. RobR.
    Dec 4, 2003
    8
    Call of Duty's single-player campaign was the most intense gaming experience I'd ever had on the PC. Unfortunately it is disappointingly short (I completed it in about 2 days) and the multiplay is lackluster. The game looks and plays beautifully, and is a truly immersive and has an awesome cinematic feel. In my book, CoD is the equivalent of a couple "Band of Brothers" episodes.
  29. AnonymousMC
    Dec 16, 2003
    8
    nothing truly revolutionary. not a nextgen game. AI is ok, nothing special, they really don't seem to be working in team just merely hiding a lot and peeking around corners. the game is just a big scripted sequence fest IMHO. A rather good one nonetheless
    It is fun to play though through once but I just don't see myself going to back to it again and again. Like I did with    nothing truly revolutionary. not a nextgen game. AI is ok, nothing special, they really don't seem to be working in team just merely hiding a lot and peeking around corners. the game is just a big scripted sequence fest IMHO. A rather good one nonetheless
    It is fun to play though through once but I just don't see myself going to back to it again and again. Like I did with battlefield 1942 multiplayer.    … Expand
  30. BitBurn
    Dec 17, 2003
    8
    Sweeeet!!!! Excellent game.
  31. FredM.
    Dec 31, 2003
    8
    Single player is amazing. One of the most immersive WWII experiences ever created. The multiplayer sucks shaft. Bunnie hopping idiots, and small maps, make it kind of weak. For those of you that think this is a good multiplayer game....you have obviously never played Black Hawk Down.
  32. V-Man
    Dec 19, 2006
    8
    A brilliant mix of everything you would ever want from a world war 2 game. The only thing I found lacking was mored multipalyer modes and it was missing a good D-Day mission, otherwise this game would've been perfect.
  33. UncleChu
    Jan 11, 2011
    8
    Though the SP was surprisingly short, I think it holds up quite well at the dawn of 2011 if you like solid, atmospheric FPSes. The beginning of the American campaign is a perfect companion to the Band of Brothers tv series, and the apocalyptic Stalingrad campaign was eerie and tense. I didn't care as much for the secret agent british campaign, but like all the levels, its all over quicklyThough the SP was surprisingly short, I think it holds up quite well at the dawn of 2011 if you like solid, atmospheric FPSes. The beginning of the American campaign is a perfect companion to the Band of Brothers tv series, and the apocalyptic Stalingrad campaign was eerie and tense. I didn't care as much for the secret agent british campaign, but like all the levels, its all over quickly enough.

    I'm really glad I went back and revisited this classic.

    Rated 8 for a good game that i'd recommend to anyone thats okay with slightly dated FPS gaming.    … Expand
  34. BasilZero
    Feb 13, 2019
    8
    Game: Call of Duty
    Genre: First Person Shooter
    Developer: Infinity Ward Publisher: Activision System: Steam (PC) Year of Release: 2003 Length of Playthrough: 14 Hours Total Score: 80/100 Value Score: 8/10 • Story: 7/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +4    Game: Call of Duty
    Genre: First Person Shooter
    Developer: Infinity Ward
    Publisher: Activision
    System: Steam (PC)
    Year of Release: 2003
    Length of Playthrough: 14 Hours

    Total Score: 80/100
    Value Score: 8/10

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

    Pros
    +4 Campaigns with about 24 missions
    +Multiplayer mode
    +Great voice acting and sound effects
    +Multiple difficulty modes
    +Variety of Gameplay styles (Solo, squad, tank, etc)

    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    … Expand
  35. WaterWoman
    May 18, 2012
    8
    Comical to play your friend in a map and pwn him all day. The re-play value was there, the maps were more comical than good, and this was a must have back in the day. Call of Duty 3 is another story, but this game was one of my first shooters that allowed you to kill and die 100 times in 5 minutes. lol
  36. Sean-M
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    The first Call of Duty was so good that it changed the whole genre. Amazing game.
  37. Tomle1202
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    Call of Duty is the memorable type of experience that despite its age, thrives even in comparison with newer titles.
  38. Mitya64
    Jan 20, 2018
    8
    Одна из первых игр в которые я поиграл. Кампания США скучная. За британцев и советов интереснее намного. Геймлей очень похож на медаль за отвагу только улучшен и куча постановок. Графика хорошая. Звуки тоже. Стрельба не очень понравилась. Когда стреляешь в прицеле ты ничего не видишь из-за огня.В советской кампании есть много клюквы, но как минус я это не поставлю. Ее здесь немного.Одна из первых игр в которые я поиграл. Кампания США скучная. За британцев и советов интереснее намного. Геймлей очень похож на медаль за отвагу только улучшен и куча постановок. Графика хорошая. Звуки тоже. Стрельба не очень понравилась. Когда стреляешь в прицеле ты ничего не видишь из-за огня.В советской кампании есть много клюквы, но как минус я это не поставлю. Ее здесь немного.
  39. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 8
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  40. BillMortel
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    My first (modern) FPS game of my iife and also on of my favourite games with all its problems (surprisingly short campaign, bugs etc). If you are a newbie in the FPS genre, choose this masterpiece, you won't regret it.
  41. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    Just classic. Game changer for its genre. Very good gaming experience for its time.
  42. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
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  43. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  44. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    First in the franchise but not the best. Similar to MpH:AA with few upgrades that make this game different and unique.
    Love the intro !!!
  45. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Its great and fun and for its time kind of revolutionary. But still forgettable and sometimes repetitive.
  46. dontlike911
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    The single play was brilliant, I loved it, but it was way too short. The multiplayer could possibly be good if there was a way to get rid of all the cheating scum.
  47. ilya_zotov24
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    _Good game _
  48. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Call of Duty serisinin ilk oyunu, piyasaya sürülmesi üzerinden yıllar geçmiş olmasına rağmen, özellikle II. Dünya Savaşı konulu yapımlar arasında kaliteli, etkileyici ve oynanabilir bir oyun.
  49. NekoShmaris
    Jan 5, 2022
    8
    Classic WW2 shooter! Didn't passed the time check, but come on... this game literally destroyed Medal of honor and create a series that possibly will outlive all of us!
  50. CodaHensley
    May 12, 2023
    8
    An intensely fun game, even to this day. The missions are not as varied or as memorable, but the game set the standard for all of the sequels after, by making it entertaining through its animations, audio, and addictive gameplay loop. Its intensely fun to snipe, explode, and mow down patches of enemies, and the combination of loud, powerful sounding weapons and reactive enemy wounding andAn intensely fun game, even to this day. The missions are not as varied or as memorable, but the game set the standard for all of the sequels after, by making it entertaining through its animations, audio, and addictive gameplay loop. Its intensely fun to snipe, explode, and mow down patches of enemies, and the combination of loud, powerful sounding weapons and reactive enemy wounding and killing animations make it a short but sweet experience.… Expand
  51. dr-kenobi
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    The origins. It's pity to look at the franchise in 2022. Probably it's better for CoD to just die, so it can't get worse with each new release
  52. 3ls0ul
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  53. qbangamer98
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    the best cod game after all this years , the campaign is the best of all cod games not any other game has such a fun and epic campaign that is as immersive as this , you genuinely feel as a ww2 soldier on the allied side and you see and feel and struggles of the biggest war humanity has ever taken part of , while cod 4 is a great game and made a good transition from ww2 to modern warfarethe best cod game after all this years , the campaign is the best of all cod games not any other game has such a fun and epic campaign that is as immersive as this , you genuinely feel as a ww2 soldier on the allied side and you see and feel and struggles of the biggest war humanity has ever taken part of , while cod 4 is a great game and made a good transition from ww2 to modern warfare i still consider it inferior to the original game , while cod 2 , cod 3 and cod 5 waw also had ww2 as their main argument i dont think any of them did it as well as the original cod 1 game 9/10… Expand
  54. faret
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    Хорошая игра! Прошёл за недельку и почти не задушился, только к концу начинает немного надоедать, а в целом - отлично.
  55. DavidR.
    Nov 5, 2003
    7
    It's a very good game, but, coming after Max Payne 2, I want something more. The entire game feels scripted to death, and a lot of the time is spent just holding down the fire button and waving the mouse wildly. I like it a LOT, but it kinda gives me the sh.ts. If you know what I mean. newfers
  56. MartijnvandeV.
    Sep 5, 2004
    7
    Nice story, good grapics, ok online mode. Bad A.I. and the single-player mode is just to short...
  57. MikeR.
    Oct 1, 2007
    7
    This game really needs two ratings: one for its singleplayer and another for its multiplayer. I would give its singleplayer a 9 because it was really well done and overall really well done (with the exception of the Stalingrad part, where the only research done was watching Enemy at the Gates). The storming of the Reichstag was a lot of fun and overall a really great ending for the game. This game really needs two ratings: one for its singleplayer and another for its multiplayer. I would give its singleplayer a 9 because it was really well done and overall really well done (with the exception of the Stalingrad part, where the only research done was watching Enemy at the Gates). The storming of the Reichstag was a lot of fun and overall a really great ending for the game. As for the multiplayer, I would rate it a five since it's not horrible, but really bland. However, it should be noted that the expansion fixes this and makes it a lot of fun. Overall, a great game.… Expand
  58. Jok`RdeMo
    Nov 4, 2003
    7
    It is sad, that I cant play for Germans. I don't like Russians and I dont wanna play for them :( thats why only 7.
  59. J.J.
    Nov 5, 2003
    7
    Pretty decent game, a little on the short side only 7 hours to beat and that included alot of mucking around. Also there wasn't much of a story line. Also i would have liked to have seen stats after i had beaten the game, enemy's killed, accuracy, dmg given/taken etc..
  60. MattG.
    Sep 16, 2004
    7
    The game is good no doubt....but the problem is that it's to LINEAR! Plus the MP sucks.
  61. DaveN.
    Nov 10, 2003
    7
    Fun game, but not the end-all be-all that everyone is making it out to be. The whole thing is over in about 6 hours for one thing. More than half of the levels are just going room to room killing guys who are standing around waiting for you to get there. There are some great levels, but the game on the whole is only so-so.
  62. Creepy_kelly
    Oct 20, 2011
    7
    I remember when this was the best graphics and gameplay ... Almost started crying when i saw the old details. I really love this game. But i think the new games are lowsey, and only a money machine.

    -Anders
  63. BogdanMarica
    Sep 10, 2016
    7
    it was the first Call of Duty i ever played. For his time, was the gratest shooter i ever palyed and the first shooter. After this game i enjoyed FPS games and i learn how to shoot in games. This game is a must play for no questions. Single player campaign made this game.
  64. Demon2017
    Jun 19, 2022
    7
    Игра, давшая начало великой серии, которая сейчас на нереальном подъёме. Но сама игра типичный шутерок тех лет, хотя некоторые уровни в нём очень эпичные.
  65. hiltong55
    Jul 2, 2018
    7
    Still a fun single player experience even by today's standards. The story feels fairly dated but that is to be expected. I would say if you can pick this up on sale for about $10 it is definitely worth the 7 hrs or so it will take you. The story is a bit dated but not cringe-worthy. Aiming and shooting still feel great.
  66. Balcetus
    Dec 16, 2020
    7
    Believe it or not, this is the only Call of Duty game I haven't played yet. I went in and was immediately surprised by how well it looked, for a 2003 game my mind was blown. The game lets you play 3 major Allied Powers (US, Britain, and Soviet Russia) and you kill a whole lot of Nazis. The shooting holds up really well, the sound design is amazing, the music was the best part of this gameBelieve it or not, this is the only Call of Duty game I haven't played yet. I went in and was immediately surprised by how well it looked, for a 2003 game my mind was blown. The game lets you play 3 major Allied Powers (US, Britain, and Soviet Russia) and you kill a whole lot of Nazis. The shooting holds up really well, the sound design is amazing, the music was the best part of this game (especially during the last mission). Now to talk about the negatives, The story is pretty much non-existent with immemorable characters and no cutscenes. Friendly AI is the most **** AI I've ever witnessed, they have no idea where to position themselves when the game gives them that freedom. They seriously lack aim training. I played this game on Veteran difficulty from start to finish, and let me tell you... It's hard, but not in a fun way. The game has no health packs on Veteran, so you mostly get stuck with 1 HP for the rest of the mission until you beat it and it resets. I get making it challenging, but no health packs make the experience unfun and super annoying especially when you get hit by friendly fire. The level design is amazing but it comes with shortcomings and really questionable choices, there are times where you have to infiltrate whole enemy bases and for some dumb reason you're sent alone with no backup... Are we playing as Rambo or something? On other levels you start off with friendlies that all of a sudden disappear and don't follow you so once again you have to kill over 100 soldiers by yourself, the game really takes you out of the immersion at times, which is disappointing in a World War 2 game. Oh, and there is no sprinting which makes it really awkward when the commander shouts at you to RUN RUN and you just casually walk as 10 Machine guns spray at you. Overall, it's a mixed bag, If you wanna play it, don't do it on Veteran difficulty. The game is really short, I beat it in about 5 hours with all the restarts. Lower difficulties would probably be able to beat it in 3 hours.… Expand
  67. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    7
    The first presentation of Call of Duty is a very entertaining experience, focused on the action (and not like its counterpart Medal of Honor). With a campaign divided into different characters from three different countries. Simple stories, and great sequences and a basic but fun gameplay.
  68. sebastianali
    Jul 14, 2019
    7
    El juego tiene un realismo muy intenso, sin embargo el no poder subirse a los vehiculos, la dificultad desbalanceada, la historia con varios personajes y encima mala y mal contada, la falta de rejugabilidad y la falta de desbloqueables lo critico.
  69. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    7
    The first Call of Duty game which is the only one i liked in the whole franchise, after it they kept coming back to its core mechanics.
    From its Technical and graphics stand point the game was impressive when i played it in 2003, the gameplay and controls were tight and cool, you will feel that you are fighting in the WW2 era.
    Story wise there is nothing since its your average war games    The first Call of Duty game which is the only one i liked in the whole franchise, after it they kept coming back to its core mechanics.
    From its Technical and graphics stand point the game was impressive when i played it in 2003, the gameplay and controls were tight and cool, you will feel that you are fighting in the WW2 era.
    Story wise there is nothing since its your average war games where you shoot the enemy till they die and proceed to the next level.

    7/10 Best one in the series.    … Expand
  70. Alien2436
    May 9, 2019
    7
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  71. DrawidsAR
    Oct 28, 2019
    7
    Игра 2003 года!!! ШОК!!! Но энивей, сейчас есть более лучшие альтернативы, только одна механика - стрельба. Очень интересно показан Советский союз. Залез на рейхстаг.
  72. Prans
    Oct 15, 2021
    7
    Call of Duty was one of the best FPS games of all time, till now. Highly recommend to play this game, one of the best old school games way back 2003
    (Gameplay)
    If we go back at around the year of 2003, the gameplay in this game is one of the best, you can feel like you're inside of the game. (Story) The story is great and you're not just playing at a single character's story, there are    Call of Duty was one of the best FPS games of all time, till now. Highly recommend to play this game, one of the best old school games way back 2003
    (Gameplay)
    If we go back at around the year of 2003, the gameplay in this game is one of the best, you can feel like you're inside of the game.
    (Story)
    The story is great and you're not just playing at a single character's story, there are others story too, that gives a different taste and gameplay of it.
    (Sound)
    This is one of the best sound/soundtrack I have ever heard way back the old days at 2003, it's just way too good, but there are times that will cut off suddenly and whenever you're at the next level, you can see your teammates and enemies fighting but there are no sounds playing.
    (Details)
    Details is good at this game way back 2003 but whenever you killed someone near at a balcony, they will just sometimes run through the balcony and just fells off, I know what are the plans of Infinity Ward here, but that's just a weird thing, anyways, way back before is just wasn't that good but still, details at this game are perfect way back 2003
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    (AI)
    AI on this game is kinda annoying, teammates keeps on blocking you and sometimes, they threw a grenade near at you
    (Regular Veteran)
    I do not know but the regular difficulty seems goes to veteran at a certain point, whenever you peek, a sudden headshot    … Expand
  73. WhiteBoa11
    Mar 9, 2022
    7
    Very good game and definitly worth buying but be warned the game is pretty difficult the health pickups are pretty rare making you go most of the game being able to get 1 shotted. So watch out but if you`re already familiar with fps games then go ahead and enjoy. Also pretty short don`t expect an amazing story but expect fantastic gameplay.
  74. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    7
    А что писать то Я же её почти не помню это было примерно двадцать лет назад лол
  75. DeaconB.
    Feb 4, 2004
    6
    The single play was brilliant, I loved it, but it was way too short. The multiplayer could possibly be good if there was a way to get rid of all the cheating scum.
  76. WillS.
    Mar 21, 2004
    6
    For good graphics, decent storyline and a good flow to gameplay in single player mode, Call of Duty is a slightly better game than 1942 in that the characters and situations seem more real given AI and ambient graphics and sound. If you want an better all-round experience, including a very well developed multi-player function and replay-ability, Battlefield 1942 is a better bet. Call of For good graphics, decent storyline and a good flow to gameplay in single player mode, Call of Duty is a slightly better game than 1942 in that the characters and situations seem more real given AI and ambient graphics and sound. If you want an better all-round experience, including a very well developed multi-player function and replay-ability, Battlefield 1942 is a better bet. Call of Duty would rate much higher if it did not seem too short and if the multi-player was not so bad, which is a tremendous oversight in a new game. Still, Call of Duty mostly fulfills its promise of putting you in the middle of intense WWII action in very well designed environments.… Expand
  77. ChrisT.
    Jan 24, 2004
    6
    I still like MOH:AA better, the movement and feeling is more realistic. What makes COD excelent is its sound and graphics, but still I don't feel as good as mohaa, I passed the stalingrad level, that's the only level I felt intense, before and after that just shallow and boring feeling.
  78. JonesR
    Dec 1, 2011
    6
    It's an ok shooter. I found it to be a cross between Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, both of which provided a much better gameplay experience. Fighting as the Russians was the highlight of CoD which provided a hint of originality. Beyond that, there was nothing that jumped out as an experience worth remembering.
  79. Kurtz
    Dec 22, 2011
    6
    Smooth controls, animations and gameplay are the good things about this game. Bad things- multiplayer is without substance and non cheaters. Single player got so boring I literally forced myself through it. A waste of time. If you want a WWII shooter CoD2 or BF1942 are the way to go.
  80. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    6
    Story - 6/10
    Gameplay - 7/10
    Graphics - 6/10
    Soundtrack - 6/10
    Levels - 6/10
    Replay value - 5/10
  81. mr-NachoMen
    Mar 24, 2020
    6
    After playing the first Call of Duty I've come to appreciate even more the modern and lates COD titles.
    So... COD was developed by a new studio (back in that day) called Infinity Ward, formed by developers who previously worked on Medal of Honor, an extremely WWII shooter before cod. Back in 2003 COD got released on the market published by Activision and somehow it became more popular    After playing the first Call of Duty I've come to appreciate even more the modern and lates COD titles.
    So... COD was developed by a new studio (back in that day) called Infinity Ward, formed by developers who previously worked on Medal of Honor, an extremely WWII shooter before cod. Back in 2003 COD got released on the market published by Activision and somehow it became more popular than Medal of Honor.
    COD 1 is way too generic!!!! even more than MOH... you got no interesting battles, no memorable characters... nothing.
    The level design is repetitive and so unimaginative... it just have no creative structure.
    The game is divided on 3 campaigns, The American, the British and the Russian... only the Russian campaign is really worth it and the best part of the whole game.
    Visually... it came back in 2003, but there were other games released during that time or even before that look way better than this one, it just... didn't age well, and if you really look at it... it looks really amateur.
    Still... this is the game that started it all, and an important peace of gaming history.    … Expand
  82. Dperks
    Mar 28, 2021
    6
    I've played most of the Call of Duty campaigns at this point and I got to say after playing the first title it's perfectly okay. The visuals are alright considering this came out in 03 and the sound design on weapons' and sound effects are nice and punchy. Like most of the old CODs there's 3 different campaigns with American, British and Soviet theaters of war. Although it can be kind ofI've played most of the Call of Duty campaigns at this point and I got to say after playing the first title it's perfectly okay. The visuals are alright considering this came out in 03 and the sound design on weapons' and sound effects are nice and punchy. Like most of the old CODs there's 3 different campaigns with American, British and Soviet theaters of war. Although it can be kind of jarring in this one because there's no heads up you just kinda swap in between the campaigns. If I had to pick one as my favorite it would be the Soviet campaign with it's opening crossing the river at Stalingrad to the attack on the Reichstag. It feels grand in a way even though later titles would do most of these battles way better it still does a good enough job making you feel like a solider in these battles. At least compared to the other allied campaigns that after a few missions helping the battle of D day as paratroopers will right after send you and your squad on these secret special missions which feel a lot like later Call of duty gamers. Foe example one of the US missions has a part straight out of Indiana Jones 3 with a secret fire place revealing a coms room. Which leads me to believe that COD has always been kinda stupid and that later titles simply cranked up the ridiculous factor to 11. I also find that more of the western theater levels are more frustrating although one of the soviet levels also was really annoying. But in total something like half the levels either had parts that were really annoying or frustration or the entire level was frustrating. And the gunplay is fine it's nothing really spectacular but it does the job for what it is. Overall I don't hate the game it has some really good moments I just think that most of the real good parts it has have been done much better in later titles and that it suffers from alot annoying crap in much of the game. Such as poor level design and having just way to many enemy's coming at you at points. Overall not terrible but not really exceptionable by todays standards so it's okay worth maybe a play through but I don't see my self returning to this one when I need a Call of duty fix.

    Also side note there's no shotguns in this game which meant there's only rifles, machine guns and side arms you'll never use. And I don't know if this meant that the multiplayer was the best ever or the worst ever in the series. I guess that's a matter of opinion on if you enjoy using shotguns in COD games more then you hate getting destroyed by them or not.    … Expand
  83. GuidoL.
    Nov 30, 2003
    5
    Don't believe the hype! The Sp is extremely short while the Mp is ridiculous due to the suckers who like to jump like bunnies to avoid the bullets they deserve. It lacks realism and it's not worth ur money.
  84. Joe
    Nov 17, 2003
    5
    The claim to fame of this game is supposed to be immersiveness and adrenaline-pumping action. While it provides the latter, immersive it is not, especially at the higher difficulty levels. I spent far too many levels saving the game every 1-2 minutes, along with constant reloads due to repetitive trial and error. That type of gaming doesn't tend to be very immersive. This game had The claim to fame of this game is supposed to be immersiveness and adrenaline-pumping action. While it provides the latter, immersive it is not, especially at the higher difficulty levels. I spent far too many levels saving the game every 1-2 minutes, along with constant reloads due to repetitive trial and error. That type of gaming doesn't tend to be very immersive. This game had major potential, but I think it's telling that I was EXCITED when the game was finally over. … Expand
  85. Sylictic
    Jul 8, 2023
    5
    Where it all began, and it plays like a completely different game.
    Much more of a medal of honor clone than a new take on the historical first person shooter, Activisions first attempt with call of duty falls flat amidst a sea of much better games of its own genre.
  86. r03vg
    Oct 15, 2021
    5
    Очевидно, игра устарела и сейчас представляет собой тир, довольно бессмысленный. Однако, я был приятно удивлён. Она легко запускается, да и графически выглядит очень даже хорошо.
  87. Nekellor_Met
    Jul 5, 2020
    5
    Проверку временем не проходит совсем. Стрельба и прочие механики на сегодня выглядят довольно скудно.
  88. Antontavrin
    Jan 11, 2023
    5
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  89. kjaroslaw
    Nov 17, 2022
    5
    Good CoD and that's all. Game had fine singleplayer. Nowaday playing in CoD1 is just ok, better play CoD2.
  90. Mike
    Aug 2, 2005
    4
    In all honesty, I can't see what all the fuss is about. For the most part, it feels almost precisely like any old arcade shooter.
  91. AnonymousMC
    Feb 22, 2004
    4
    After further online play I'd have to revise my score and give it a 4. If the multiplayer wasn't so horrible and nasty, and the singleplayer hadn't been so extreemly short, it would have scored higher. People who like WWII FPSs would do MUCH better to go out and buy Battlefield 1942.
  92. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    4
    Bu oyunun can mantığı gerçekten çok kötü. Seriyi genel olarak sevmeyen biri olarak özellikle günümüz şartlarında eğerlendirince hiçbir şey kalmıyor geriye.
  93. StarkAgentos
    Apr 4, 2022
    4
    Поиграл полчаса. Игра устарела. Яркость сама по себе меняется. Не могу почему-то выставить разрешение 1600*1200 (максимальное разрешение, которое при этом ниже разрешения моего монитора). В начале игры тебе показывают обучение на уровне "выстрели на лкм". Только проблема в том, что я застрял на одном этапе обучения, непонятно, что делать.Поиграл полчаса. Игра устарела. Яркость сама по себе меняется. Не могу почему-то выставить разрешение 1600*1200 (максимальное разрешение, которое при этом ниже разрешения моего монитора). В начале игры тебе показывают обучение на уровне "выстрели на лкм". Только проблема в том, что я застрял на одном этапе обучения, непонятно, что делать.
  94. KOJ71
    Jul 22, 2022
    4
    The game has a good story and good gameplay for the time. However, those times are long gone and this game cannot live up to modern standards. You get what you pay for and any reviews over 7 out of ten are most likely due to the individual’s nostalgia for it. This review does not take into account of nostalgia, the age of the game or the price but solely on quality.
  95. JCE
    Apr 20, 2004
    3
    The game is LINEAR LINEAR LINEAR...you buddies will literally hang in doorways until you walk through....the enemy AI is dumb as dirt....their locations are SCRIPTED...dont believe me ? In the DAM wait and look -no enemies come....go down the stairs and they "appear there" which, unless they transported there would be impossible...don't believe it....do it again and again..... The game is LINEAR LINEAR LINEAR...you buddies will literally hang in doorways until you walk through....the enemy AI is dumb as dirt....their locations are SCRIPTED...dont believe me ? In the DAM wait and look -no enemies come....go down the stairs and they "appear there" which, unless they transported there would be impossible...don't believe it....do it again and again..... Graphics are nice... Sound is loud Game is WAY too linear... Operation Flashpoint/Ghost Recon are both superior and Americas Army online kicks a$$ compared to this......and that's an ok game...but it's FREE and has a new release soon.… Expand
  96. aecsuter
    Sep 6, 2022
    3
    My analysis takes into account that I played this game for the first time in 2022, I wanted to start playing from the first because it's something I like to do in the series.
    I believe that at the time it must have been very good, but playing it nowadays was very bearable.
    The campaign is focused on small historical moments and the controlled character has any name that is irrelevant to    My analysis takes into account that I played this game for the first time in 2022, I wanted to start playing from the first because it's something I like to do in the series.
    I believe that at the time it must have been very good, but playing it nowadays was very bearable.
    The campaign is focused on small historical moments and the controlled character has any name that is irrelevant to the story.
    The gameplay is difficult, a little strange to play nowadays.
    As the gameplay is locked it's even easy to finish the campaign on the hardest difficulty, but it's boring.

    For the price it is sold, I don't recommend it even on sale.    … Expand
  97. t0bssu
    May 14, 2012
    2
    Single player is rubbish.
    Multiplayer is rubbish.
    Graphics for 2003 game: oh my god how bad they are. Half life 2 and Doom 3 came half year later, look their graphics.
    So: sp 2/10 mp 2/10 graphics: 1/10 sound 2/10 musics 5/10
    Sorry CoD fans.
  98. Gorbunov2004
    Sep 24, 2021
    2
    Почти все оружие стреляет отвратительно бесят NPS напарники они такие тупые что просто жесть никого просто убить не могут. Говорят мне уничтожить танки а сами меня даже не прикрывают также и с самолётами.
  99. RogerDodger
    May 6, 2004
    1
    What a piece of crap! This game never worked on gaming P/C (Athalon 2500+ ATI 9200, 1GB RAM, 80GB W/D). Contacted Activision for support and never replied. Called, put on hold then hung up on TWICE. Don't waste your time.
  100. IvanV.
    Oct 31, 2003
    0
    This game does not even touch MOHAA. I could not stop laughing at the comical graphics and movement in this piece of .....That is until I remember I wasted $50 on it. The players in the game literally look like crazed midgets on speed. The bodies are totally out of proportion...swelled heads and short legs LOL. Even worse the players move around like they are on a combination of steroids This game does not even touch MOHAA. I could not stop laughing at the comical graphics and movement in this piece of .....That is until I remember I wasted $50 on it. The players in the game literally look like crazed midgets on speed. The bodies are totally out of proportion...swelled heads and short legs LOL. Even worse the players move around like they are on a combination of steroids and speed. I thought I was in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory and all the Umpa Lumpas went mad and started killing everyone. Oh, and talk about crappy sound. Every sound in the game is one dimensional. Don't buy into the hype...this game is garbage. I really wanted a better version of MOHAA, but this is a joke.… Expand
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#5 Best PC Game of 2003
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. PC Arena
    90
    However, taking away all the glamour, polish and hype this title has, what you’ll be presented with is rather linear game with fairly limited replay ability. We did however find the single player campaigns surprisingly short.
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  2. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    Call of Duty is going to turn heads. It looks amazing, the action is fierce, and the multiplayer game is balanced, with plenty of diverse settings. [Jan 2004, p.58]
  3. GameBiz
    97
    The most intensive war action first person shooter combat title yet. I have not played a single-player experience that is as immersive and intense as the one in Call of Duty.
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