Call of Duty

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8.4

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  1. CharlieW.
    Jul 31, 2005
    10
    Freaking amazing. I was shaking for hours first time i played it.
  2. KasperB.
    Dec 21, 2006
    9
    This one hell of a shooter. Addictive. When you start it is hard to stop. Always a good sign for a game.
  3. S.Sniper
    Nov 13, 2003
    9
    A good game, better than MOHAA. It's one of the better WW2 shooters I've played. It's like Return To Castle Wolfenstein, only the story-line isn't as intense. But overall a good peice.
  4. ClintR.
    Nov 16, 2003
    10
    I love this game it is awesome. I would suggest buying it if you don't already have it. Great game worth the money I spent on it :) NONE :)
  5. 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
  6. MedicJ.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    Some people are saying that this game comes no were near MOHAA. I think it surpasses it on all standerds. The sound is crisp and clear, I can understand everything my squad leader is saying to me. The graphics are clear and crisp. I still havent found a glitch in the game, and iv been playing it for a while now. And I like the fact that it uses real startegies like trying to flank an Some people are saying that this game comes no were near MOHAA. I think it surpasses it on all standerds. The sound is crisp and clear, I can understand everything my squad leader is saying to me. The graphics are clear and crisp. I still havent found a glitch in the game, and iv been playing it for a while now. And I like the fact that it uses real startegies like trying to flank an enemy or giving suppresing fire. In my opinion, there is a new king of FPS and its name is Call of Duty.… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    Phenomenal.
  8. 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
  9. BitBurn
    Dec 17, 2003
    8
    Sweeeet!!!! Excellent game.
  10. 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.
  11. AlexanderV.
    Dec 22, 2006
    10
    Great for on-line multiplayer, good graphics and above all phenominal gameplay make this game a classic. It has also enjoyed considerable success at major international LAN events (which is more than can be said for its successor, Call of Duty 2).
  12. jwt7000
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    One of the best FPS games in the world war especially for the teen player. Good graphics, gameplay, sound, music, story and of course... less blood. No other COD game would most likely to own this one.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. KritikalGamer
    Feb 28, 2012
    9
    Many people try to compare this to the super-modern versions of Call of Duty. However, this game is a definite must-have. The characters are genius- you take them seriously and you can imagine them to be real. The weapons (although not a great range of them) are operated very realistically and are highly detailed* to the flash and even the sound. The battles are very close to realMany people try to compare this to the super-modern versions of Call of Duty. However, this game is a definite must-have. The characters are genius- you take them seriously and you can imagine them to be real. The weapons (although not a great range of them) are operated very realistically and are highly detailed* to the flash and even the sound. The battles are very close to real historical battles (e.g: Battle of Stalingrad) and they develop very interestingly. The graphics are convincing as well as the storyline. The multiplayer is not as strong as the singleplayer campaign although still thouroughly enjoyable. It is now a bit scarcely played throughout the world so you will have to compete against computerised bots quite a lot. The maps are diverse as well as the types of play.

    *Except for the Sten MK2 which is very plain.    … Expand
  17. molemaster43
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    They say that the original is usually the best. Now, it may not be the best in the Call of Duty series, but I believe it is in the Top 3. The game features many exciting levels in a very lengthy campaign to give one of the best WWII single player experiences out there. I highly recommend checking out the Call of Duty WWII set for tons of fun and the games that started it all.
  18. Sean-M
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    The first Call of Duty was so good that it changed the whole genre. Amazing game.
  19. kykinson
    Nov 27, 2013
    10
    This is sadly enough one of the best games in the franchise. The newer ones are you copies of the older games. This one and 2 are the best ones in my opinion!
  20. SL539
    Dec 26, 2015
    9
    You don't have to worry about any little foul mouthed kids banging your mom here!

    Call of Duty should really return to its roots, the game had so much potential and I looked forward to its future back when it first came out. Now it's a blight on the gaming world, mainly thanks to the sheep that follow it.
  21. Mahdiar
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 8
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 9
  22. wownd10405
    Jan 8, 2014
    10
    Except for graphics and seutorieul can not believe that 2003 production of the game! This was the beginning of it is just the best FPS games. It was really funny gamer living in Korea.
  23. Marsonra
    Aug 2, 2014
    9
    Call of Duty. This is a game that I almost didn't want to play. I thought for sure that I wouldn't like it, considering that most people don't like Call of Duty that much, and I also reviewed the fourth game of the franchise (Modern Warfare), and I considered it terrible. However, I was just itching for some action in World War II this summer. I had already played three other World WarCall of Duty. This is a game that I almost didn't want to play. I thought for sure that I wouldn't like it, considering that most people don't like Call of Duty that much, and I also reviewed the fourth game of the franchise (Modern Warfare), and I considered it terrible. However, I was just itching for some action in World War II this summer. I had already played three other World War II games before this: Day of Defeat, Forgotten Hope 2 (which is actually a Battlefield 2 mod), and Rising Storm/Red Orchestra 2 multiplayer. Overall, the only one I was impressed with was Rising Storm/Red Orchestra 2. Forgotten Hope's battles dragged on for way too long, and Day of Defeat doesn't have bots. When I heard the first two games of the series are considered the greatest World War II games ever, I decided that I had no choice but to try it. So, is this the kind of game Nazi Germany would use as a form of torture, or is this what the Allies played in their heads when they won World War II? Let's find out. Please keep in mind that I only played the single player portion of this game, as the multiplayer portion didn't have any bots. All I can say about this game's gameplay is that it is fantastic. It may play like any other first person shooter, but it is much more unique in that there are many more enemies to fight than in any other shooter. This game actually makes you feel like you are in the middle of a huge battle, and this is a big achievement that I have not seen any other single player game do. The game usually places you in a squad of several allied soldiers, and pits you against waves of Nazis trying to stop you from completing objectives. This game's gameplay makes you feel like your in a battle because of the hundreds of Nazis trying to stop you, the battle sound effects going off in the background, various allied and enemy vehicles, and objectives to complete that all fully immerse you into the game, and make you feel like you're an actual soldier fighting in World War II. While this game doesn't really add much to the shooter genre in terms of gameplay, it doesn't really need to in this case. The game plays like just about any other first person shooter you have already played, and this is both good and maybe just a little bad. It's good because that means that this game is not hard to pick up and play at all. The only problem is that if you are looking for a shooter that reinvents the genre, you won't find it here. However, this isn't really a big problem because the game is still insanely fun. The only real problem I can think of with the game's single player is that it is way too short. The campaign can be completed in 5-6 hours. The United Offensive expansion does add an extra 5-6 hours of play, but if you don't have that, then expect the single player to be just a short fun ride. The campaign of this game is still really fun to play on its own, I just wish it were a little longer. Call of Duty also sports excellent looking graphics for its time. They may look a little dated now, but back in the day, these kinds of graphics were all the rage. In short, this game still looks pretty fantastic even today. Everything in this game looks the way it should in World War II, the explosion effects look nice, and nothing in this game is ugly to look at. While the graphics may look dated today, they still look quite good overall. As for the story, Call of Duty actually doesn't really have much of a story. However, it doesn't really need one. This game serves the purpose of taking you into the biggest battles of World War II. The only real story to this game is that there are three parts to the campaign: American, British, and Russian. The American campaign has you playing as a soldier fighting as a paratrooper in the Normandy Landings (D-Day). The British Campaign has you taking part in Operation Tonga (which is also part of D-Day). The Russian campaign takes place during the Battle of Stalingrad. This game really succeeds in making you feel like you are actually in these battles. Overall, through its use of World War II as subject material, this game is fantastic. This game is by far the best World War II game I have ever played, despite it being a little short. This game is a must-buy for anyone who loves World War II shooters, or just shooters in general. On a side note, I also played Call of Duty 4 again after playing this game. I now think it is far better than I first thought!
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Story: 8/10
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  24. 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
    --------------------------------------------
    GAMESCORE: 9.1 "AWESOME"
    --------------------------------------------    … Expand
  25. 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.
  26. Edward_Elric
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Simply one of my favorite game of all time. I like this Call of Duty other than the others, it has very nice missions and a good story line. The thing I like a lot is the multiplayer, I enjoy playing it all the time. This simply is one of the best. I still play it now and I will continue playing it in the future. Again, in one word, I could say it as the best.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. alexalexalexale
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    Uh 150 words ok here we go
    Call of duty 1 is in my opinion when it comes to the SP the best of the series
    10 to 12 hours of no cutscenes and no MB moments makes it the best and longest COD to date! Great AI on enemys and team mates,great,story,animations,graphics and bla bla bla i buyed it 2 years ago whit the expansion for 8 bucks and i dont regret it there are still some people    Uh 150 words ok here we go
    Call of duty 1 is in my opinion when it comes to the SP the best of the series
    10 to 12 hours of no cutscenes and no MB moments makes it the best and longest COD to date!
    Great AI on enemys and team mates,great,story,animations,graphics and bla bla bla i buyed it 2 years ago whit the expansion for 8 bucks and i dont regret it there are still some people playing it becouse it has dedecited servers yes servers somethink they should add now    … Expand
  31. russiangamer
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    Классика жанра.
    До мурашек атмосферная игра, имеющая просто море уникальных моментов, которые врезаются в память, да и пожалуй самая сложная из всех частей, так как имеется полоска жизней.
    Одна из лучших игр за всё время.    Классика жанра.
    До мурашек атмосферная игра, имеющая просто море уникальных моментов, которые врезаются в память, да и пожалуй самая сложная из всех частей, так как имеется полоска жизней.
    Одна из лучших игр за всё время.
  32. Cmmcfreire
    May 12, 2020
    6
    Story - 6/10
    Gameplay - 7/10
    Graphics - 6/10
    Soundtrack - 6/10
    Levels - 6/10
    Replay value - 5/10
  33. G1GN_pH
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Man. The only Call Of Duty that works. You are in World War 2. A shooter like no other will but will put you through nostalgia. As graphics still continue to develop in the 00's, This will still blow your ming because this idea was way out of it's time.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. gautamkumar633
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest fps games ever and one of the best WW2 games. Much better than the new ones honestly even though it's 20 years old.
  40. gold
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    сюжет- хорош, графика тоже хороша для того времени-на 8, ИИ- глупый, но сойдёт.
    итог: игра хороша
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    Just classic. Game changer for its genre. Very good gaming experience for its time.
  46. 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
  47. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра отлична. Хороший шутер для своего времени которая получила хорошие продолжения. Сам гемплей хороший. Игра не длиная и не короткая. Игра не лёгкая. Всё идеально.
  48. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
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  49. 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.
  50. SilverOrlov
    May 5, 2020
    9
    The beginning of all beginnings. Passed in childhood but decided to write now, since I created an account here.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. GoodMorningAss
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    the beginning of a great series of games .
  56. 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.
  57. 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...
  58. 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 !!!
  59. Bloodnes
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра, лучший шутер своего времени, игра положила новое начало в данном жанре и вывела его на новый уровень. Конечно в 2020 игра смотрится уныло, на 2к разрешение и мониторе 32 дюйма играть уже нормально не получается, все размыто. Но в свое время прошел на одном дыхании 10/10Лучшая игра, лучший шутер своего времени, игра положила новое начало в данном жанре и вывела его на новый уровень. Конечно в 2020 игра смотрится уныло, на 2к разрешение и мониторе 32 дюйма играть уже нормально не получается, все размыто. Но в свое время прошел на одном дыхании 10/10
  60. 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.
  61. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Its great and fun and for its time kind of revolutionary. But still forgettable and sometimes repetitive.
  62. 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.
  63. ilya_zotov24
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    _Good game _
  64. 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.
  65. Nekellor_Met
    Jul 5, 2020
    5
    Проверку временем не проходит совсем. Стрельба и прочие механики на сегодня выглядят довольно скудно.
  66. Birdmaster11
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    the best wwii singleplayer game (albeit short), besides maybe call of duty: world at war
  67. levitan17
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    A Cult Classic. I loved this game so much when I was younger. I must have played a thousand times. The Golden Era of WWII games.
  68. 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
  69. 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!
  70. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    saving private ryan sonrası benzer tadı veren, savaş hissini yaşatan ilk oyunlardan.
  71. BgSilva98
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    O Primeiro call of duty, o jogo é muito bom para a época, não tenho do que reclamar, 10 com toda certeza !
  72. 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.
  73. Gervant228
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мамочка,знамя нашей родины уже несколько дней развевается над Берлинским Рейхстагом. Похоже,что война наконец подошла к концу. Враг уже почти не сопротивляется,и я скоро вернусь домой. Здесь повсюду немецкие военнопленные. Сегодня я переправился через немецкую реку Эльбу и пожал руку американскому солдату. Хотя я не понимал, что он мне говорит, мне казалось, что я встретил брата, и, по-моему, он чувствовал тоже самое.… Expand
  74. 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.
  75. 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 :)
  76. 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)
  77. 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
  78. gotterpotter56
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Конечно сейчас она не так хороша, но в свое время была шедевром! Сюжета- можно сказать что нет. А так, игра хорошо передает дух войны.
  79. Antontavrin
    Jan 11, 2023
    5
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  80. 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.
  81. eZfoRjK
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Even now, 18 years later, I launched this game and enjoyed it! By far one of the best shooters of the time, that want to play now!
  82. Jirentix
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    According to the year of construction, they have achieved a very successful atmosphere. The game reflects the feeling of war, the emotions of the soldiers and their inner voices very well. It would be nice to play through the eyes of German soldiers, all I want in the Cod series.
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. MazenFarag512
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This Game Is 1 of The Most Iconic Shoter Games This Game Is A Great Game I'm Really Really Really Love This Game
  86. 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!
  87. 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.
  88. Tonmai
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    ผมชอบแนวบู๊แหลกอยู่แล้วเลยชอบมันมากๆ ผมว่าถ้ามัน remastered มันก็ซื้อมาเล่นแน่นอน
  89. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    I was playing this pearl yesterday and what a game! It is impressive that in the middle of 2003 they had already put bullet marks on the wall and high number of bodies on the floor after killing
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 3ls0ul
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  97. ZJLO
    Oct 7, 2022
    0
    i hate this f*cking game 1.nps they are CHEATERS! they have no recoil and this is especially evident on a machine gun when they shoot at you and you can’t even look out to kill him NO he will hit you 389 million times when you look out for 1 second 2. I don’t know why but sometimes I just have any NPCs stand in a T-pose and it looks miserable and spoils the atmosphere 3. it's veryi hate this f*cking game 1.nps they are CHEATERS! they have no recoil and this is especially evident on a machine gun when they shoot at you and you can’t even look out to kill him NO he will hit you 389 million times when you look out for 1 second 2. I don’t know why but sometimes I just have any NPCs stand in a T-pose and it looks miserable and spoils the atmosphere 3. it's very difficult especially in stalengrad where these damn machine guns are placed everywhere and it's infuriating, you will die in this place 10-20 times until you super neatly pass the moment and it's very infuriating!… Expand
  98. MazenAsy
    Nov 3, 2022
    9
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  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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