Call of Duty Classic

 Xbox 360
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. XGN
    73
    Although the graphics are outdated, it is still a game to enjoy. People who play the CoD-games a lot, but never played the first part on the PC, now have the chance to play this first Call of Duty game.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    It's the same game you've already played in its more advanced form, making this more of an academic exercise in gaming genealogy.
  3. Vandal
    70
    Although it is not as technically advanced as other downloadable games of the consoles, and the control is sometimes frustrating, it is a good opportunity for war action fans to revive one of the classics of the genre.
  5. Meristation
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. SpazioGames
    70
    Call of Duty Classic is recommended to all who love the series and they want to know its roots. Good gameplay mechanics and an engaging story make this game still enjoyable in 2009.
  7. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    Better as a historical document than a contemporary first-person shooter. [Issue#55, p.104]
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  8. Game Chronicles
    68
    All said, Call of Duty Classic won’t win any awards 7 years later – but at $15, it’s not like the game is promising all that much. Still, given the fact that there are plenty of sub-$20 current games for sale, Classic is really only for those who truly want to relive 2003-era gameplay.
  9. Metro GameCentral
    60
    The old war vet is clearly past its best, but there's still much for younger conscripts to learn here.
  10. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    60
    Brilliant in 2003, Call of Duty is an old man in a young man's world. [Christmas 2009, p.118]
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Awards & Rankings

89
#89 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
59
#59 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 68
  3. Negative: 7 out of 68
  1. Termin8ter
    Jun 25, 2017
    8
    Ahh... The original 2003 classic that launched this huge franchise. While this game is obviously graphically bad compared to these days'Ahh... The original 2003 classic that launched this huge franchise. While this game is obviously graphically bad compared to these days' games, the core Call of Duty experience still exists in COD Classic. The multiplayer is pretty average, but the campaign is very well done. Get this game if you are a fan of COD, or simply enjoy FPS titles.… Full Review »
  2. fatmea
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. me I enjoy the first Call of Duty the most because of its difficulty. This game PROVES just how much we've been babied by developers because of the whole "hide behind a corner to gain health" idea. Beating this game on Veteran was probably the hardest thing to do not only on the original PC version but on this Xbox remake as well......!!!!… Full Review »
  3. [anonymous]
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    I enjoy the first Call of Duty the most because of its difficulty. This game PROVES just how much we've been babied by developers I enjoy the first Call of Duty the most because of its difficulty. This game PROVES just how much we've been babied by developers because of the whole "hide behind a corner to gain health" idea. Beating this game on Veteran was probably the hardest thing to do not only on the original PC version but on this Xbox remake as well.… Full Review »
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