Cold Winter

 PlayStation 2
Cold Winter Image
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: There is nothing so cold as death. You are Andrew Sterling, a disavowed agent caught in the cat-and-mouse manipulations of a shadow intelligence agency. To facilitate its mission this agency now pervades all aspects of politics, national security, and the highest echelons of human society.There is nothing so cold as death. You are Andrew Sterling, a disavowed agent caught in the cat-and-mouse manipulations of a shadow intelligence agency. To facilitate its mission this agency now pervades all aspects of politics, national security, and the highest echelons of human society. You must fight through a complex web of intrigue, double cross, and sinister global interest. Cold Winter brings an intensive FPS experience to the PlayStation2 based in the clandestine world of spies and counter-spies, unique in its emphasis on gritty realism and attention to story detail including detailed weaponry and true-to-life spy gadgetry and realistic human combat interaction with visual representation of body damage in detail. [Vivendi Universal]… Expand
Buy Now
Buy on

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Cold Winter Official Movie 6

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. GamePro
    90
    Immensely playable...Easily the most enjoyable first-person shooter available for the PS2. [June 2005, p.74]
  2. eToychest
    86
    While visually lacking, this shortcoming never manages to detract from the game's single or mutiplayer offerings. Cold Winter is an altogether solid package.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    83
    Cold Winter is the type of game you would take home to meet your mother, not too flashy but nothing to be embarrassed about either...just a good time.
  4. GameZone
    74
    The controls are a bit sluggish when it comes to targeting and the game’s load times are typical. The game is also a bit linear and the puzzles are not particularly detailed.
  5. Game Over Online
    70
    I think the largest problem Cold Winter has is that it's on the wrong system. If, for some freakish reason, you only own a PS2 and you're a big FPS fan, this is one of the better games that's available on the system. It can genuinely be fun if you're willing to forgive its various flaws.
  6. GamerFeed
    70
    Cold Winter's visuals aren't all that great and a marker always tells you where to go, but running around dismembering people is the primary focus and it's incredibly satisfying.
  7. Game Revolution
    42
    The game’s a breeze, which might appeal to novice gamers and people for whom achievement is more highly-valued than challenge, but doesn't do it for those better-versed in the art of fragging.

See all 41 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. MahSxcLilBod
    Oct 8, 2006
    10
    Superb physics!
  2. MatthiasB.
    Jun 3, 2004
    10
    So far, this game looks like the Half-Life 2 of the PS2. The physics engine seems to have a true impact in the gameplay and the AI looks pretty good
  4. Kyle
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    For this longtime shooter fan, CW ranks among the best. Interesting characters, dramatic and involving story, highly interactive (and For this longtime shooter fan, CW ranks among the best. Interesting characters, dramatic and involving story, highly interactive (and useful)environment, excellent controls, brutally effective arsenal, state of the art physics, smart AI and good production values all contribute to an exceptional experience that is the most underappreciated game I've played.… Expand
  5. ArloS.
    May 16, 2005
    9
    One of the, if not the, best shooters on PS2. You'd have to be blind not to realize that it sports some of the best console AI to appear One of the, if not the, best shooters on PS2. You'd have to be blind not to realize that it sports some of the best console AI to appear in a fairly linear shooter of this type. Great story and better than average physics complement good voice acting and action set pieces. A must buy for virtual executioners.… Expand
  6. UserThomasH
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    It's a good game that's like a sort of mix between call of duty and half life. It's controls are relatively easy to use. The ai is a bit #+>þIt's a good game that's like a sort of mix between call of duty and half life. It's controls are relatively easy to use. The ai is a bit #+>þ with an imbalance between as harmless as a fly and as strong as a dragon. Its has puzzle bits and secrets that are worth it overall I enjoy this hidden arcady gem.… Expand
  7. Piquerix
    May 29, 2022
    8
    A secret jem of the ps2 fps games.

    A good story and a nice shooting make this game so advanced (for the times). The bad luck of this game    A secret jem of the ps2 fps games.

    A good story and a nice shooting make this game so advanced (for the times). The bad luck of this game was to come out at the end of the console 's life but, if you're looking for some cool ps2 games to try, I recommend this one.    … Expand
  8. Michael
    Apr 26, 2005
    2
    I have been following this game for some time. It's had an incredibly long development time, judging by the demo in the recent OPM mag I have been following this game for some time. It's had an incredibly long development time, judging by the demo in the recent OPM mag it's pretty mediocre by all accounts. The story, supposedly penned by acclaimed comic book author Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) is as cliched and as foregettable as they come. Probably a bit late for an Alan Smithee credit... The AI is as dumb as it gets with some truly awfull looking characters running around like headless chickens in a level as linear as they come. Now on to the look.. This thing looks a pretty pathetic representation of the early mock renders. Very grainy lo res textures with harsh unrealistic lighting. After such a long development time this game should have been polished to the level Half Life 2 was (A far superior Vivendi title) but has ended up as another run of the mill FPS title.… Expand

See all 20 User Reviews

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best PS2 Game of 2005
72
#72 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
51
#51 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005