Call of Duty

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1329 Ratings

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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.
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PC Game of 2003
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
13
#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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