Call of Duty 2

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 415 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 317 out of 415
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 415
  3. Negative: 27 out of 415
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  1. JaredM.
    Dec 15, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome!
  2. Matt
    Dec 15, 2005
    9
    Can't recommend it highly enough. Thoroughly immersive, stunniing to look at, great computer AI, pretty much everything you could want from a period first-person shooter. But what's with all this Xbox 360 bashing? True, if you haven't got a high-definition TV, you're a bit screwed, but "not one decent game"? Andrew, have you actually played Dead Or Alive 4, Project Can't recommend it highly enough. Thoroughly immersive, stunniing to look at, great computer AI, pretty much everything you could want from a period first-person shooter. But what's with all this Xbox 360 bashing? True, if you haven't got a high-definition TV, you're a bit screwed, but "not one decent game"? Andrew, have you actually played Dead Or Alive 4, Project Gotham 3, Perfect Dark Zero, Kameo and Quake 4? It may not be as 'next-gen' as people were hoping, but it's certainly eating hours from my working week!… Expand
  3. PaulF.
    Dec 15, 2005
    0
    Call me fruity 2 this game is fantastic on the PC but this version is £30 more exspencive and is far less detailed, be warned microsoft have sold you a cheap consol knowing that you will pay an extra £20 for its games that are no more than old xbox games with new textures. i feel like a complete and utter plonka for queing up for my 360 at least i only waisted £210 on Call me fruity 2 this game is fantastic on the PC but this version is £30 more exspencive and is far less detailed, be warned microsoft have sold you a cheap consol knowing that you will pay an extra £20 for its games that are no more than old xbox games with new textures. i feel like a complete and utter plonka for queing up for my 360 at least i only waisted £210 on the damed thing.… Expand
  4. Ron
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    This game is game is GREAT!!! Graphics and Gameplay are Excellent! This is a must buy game. Don't rent it! It is one of those games that you will play once, and go back to play it again!
  5. JessH.
    Dec 7, 2005
    9
    awesome game? Yes! I havent been able to pull myself away from it. I loved the first COD on pc, and this one betters itself on every front. Very excellent!
  6. NeilV.
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    A truly enjoyable gaming experience. Incredible graphics and sound, very immersive in every way. I've caught myself ducking many times when engaged in a fierce firefight. The X Box Live experience with COD2 is quite amazing. GET THIS GAME. I have spent 2 hours with PDZ and roughly 30 hours with COD2 since the launch, if you want to compare the two.
  7. Andrew
    Dec 5, 2005
    0
    ive got a copy of this on the PC and the 360 version is terrible. for a consol that is supposed to be the next gen in home entertainment this is just a rip of, yes the frame rate is smooth but it just looks so empty and bland and some of the effects like the heat haze are just embarrasing. i feel so ashamed. so far there has not been one decent game released on this hyped up consol. i ive got a copy of this on the PC and the 360 version is terrible. for a consol that is supposed to be the next gen in home entertainment this is just a rip of, yes the frame rate is smooth but it just looks so empty and bland and some of the effects like the heat haze are just embarrasing. i feel so ashamed. so far there has not been one decent game released on this hyped up consol. i will be selling my 360 on ebay in time for xmas so some mug can give me £700 for it ,at least i will be getting some enjoyment from selling it,more than ive got from its games.… Expand
  8. SamL.
    Nov 30, 2005
    9
    The first time I came muzzle to muzzle with a german soldier, I literally ducked when he shot. This game is intense and immersive. Things can get out of control quickly. Especially in the russian campaign when you have to fend off 4 waves of german infantry from a window. The sound is fantastic, even though I do not use surround. I imagine it must be great with it. Online play is a major The first time I came muzzle to muzzle with a german soldier, I literally ducked when he shot. This game is intense and immersive. Things can get out of control quickly. Especially in the russian campaign when you have to fend off 4 waves of german infantry from a window. The sound is fantastic, even though I do not use surround. I imagine it must be great with it. Online play is a major plus. It is just as fun as Halo 2. The only thing keeping me from giving this game a 10 is the aiming system. It needs some work. Bottom line: If you have a 360, you need to have this game. Period.… Expand
  9. BrentH.
    Nov 28, 2005
    9
    awesome, wish i could give it a 9.5, but its hard to committ to the 10 on anygame.
  10. VP
    Nov 28, 2005
    9
    Best game, in a very weak XBOX 360 lineup. Graphics are amazing endless amount of campaign missions and menus are easy to navigate through. Buy this before any other game on the 360.
  11. AdamL.
    Nov 28, 2005
    9
    Most Realistic War Game I have ever seen. It really unleashes the high points of the 360 like halo 2 did for Xbox. Shows how Microsoft can choose a good lauch game when they see one!
  12. RedRose
    Nov 26, 2005
    7
    Do any of you actually read EDGE?
    If not, go and buy yourself a copy. You are all blowing this game way out of proportion. Calm down. We are not talking about the second coming here. Good graphics, unoriginal gameplay. If you are after intelligent gameplay, you will be disappointed with this game. If you are after originality, you will be disappointed with this game. It is about time    Do any of you actually read EDGE?
    If not, go and buy yourself a copy. You are all blowing this game way out of proportion. Calm down. We are not talking about the second coming here. Good graphics, unoriginal gameplay. If you are after intelligent gameplay, you will be disappointed with this game. If you are after originality, you will be disappointed with this game. It is about time some of you jumped off the "graphics & linear gameplay" bandwagon and demanded that developers pushed the gaming envelope more.
    Gratuitous - bang bang - you're dead gameplay is so last decade and by salivating (metaphorically, of course) over games like this; you are sending out the wrong message to developers.
    I think that the euphoria of having a new console is clouding some judgment here, or sorry to say it, the reviewers are clearly all under the age of 14 and are not familiar yet with the concept of intelligent gameplay.
    And if you are going to write a review can you kindly take the time to write more than "wow, awesome". .    … Expand
  13. CathalH.
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    This is hands down the best world war 2 shooter ever! Xbox 360 is made better by having this gem on lauch. Buy this game!
  14. agsg
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    wow awesome
  15. Peter
    Nov 21, 2005
    3
    Admittedly, I played this on a 360 demobooth in Game in the UK. However, since we often buy games based on demobooth action I feel that the following points are valid. MS UK or GAME UK have made a bbig mistake demoing the 360 with this game.. the graphics are very poor. Half-Life 2 has equally good if not better graphics. For example the textures are very poor. On items like crates insteadAdmittedly, I played this on a 360 demobooth in Game in the UK. However, since we often buy games based on demobooth action I feel that the following points are valid. MS UK or GAME UK have made a bbig mistake demoing the 360 with this game.. the graphics are very poor. Half-Life 2 has equally good if not better graphics. For example the textures are very poor. On items like crates instead of being able to see contents through the wooden slats, you get annoying white lines. On the level that was on the 360 I was playing (it looked like either Italian theatre or North African Theatre of war) there was a German Horch truck. When the avatar got within 1 foot of it, it was apparent how poor the textures were with no depth or definition. Considering that Halo 1 had fantastically detailed textures this is appalling. Additionally, when your squad are running through you and through sand bags one has to question the collision detection routines. This may be acceptable to the children and simple minded customers of the PS2, but since MS target market is supposedly a higher age and mentality segment it's not accpetable. If I want this poor quality of game I'mnot about to spend a total of £320 to play something that has moved consoles backwards. MS has made a big mistake by firstly not getting production levels sorted out for the obvious Christmas rush but they have released pathetic games for pathetic people. I'm glad I forgot to put my deposit down. I'm going to wait now instead of buying before Christmas and see what the PS3 does and I can guarantee that many customers will do the same. PS I have 4 kids and 4 Xboxes, so MS have missed out big time!… Expand
  16. PimpPlayer
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    Best WAR game so far in this decade, By the way the 360 ROCKS!
  17. AndyM.
    Nov 19, 2005
    9
    The best game on market now!
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. TotalGames.net
    94
    The definitive, most universally appealing WWII title ever made. It's not that the game does anything more or less than its digital brothers in arms, far from it, but instead it strips the genre down to the bare essentials and this turns it into one of the most pure shooters we've seen for some time.
  2. GamePro
    100
    A freakin' work of art. It is, without a doubt, the best-looking console game to date, and the most psychotically intense World War II shooter to boot.
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  3. GameSpot
    88
    Almost everything that makes the PC version one of the year's best shooters remains intact on the Xbox 360 version of the game, which looks just as good and actually runs smoother than all but the most beastly of gaming PCs.
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