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classic wwwII game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

this is with out a douth the best war game ever created.on any platform,the realistc,the destruction ,the true history on the bloody war.my respect to the creator of this game.a truly classic for years to come. hightly recomended.
fun-10
graphic-10
sound-10
playability-10
over all-10
get this game and have a good time.and remenbered and honor the people who fough that war,50 years ago.

Call of Duty 2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got an XBOX 360 for Christmas and wanted this game above all others. I enjoy WWII first person shooters and from what I read, this was the cream of the crop. I really enjoyed this game; the landscapes were lush, the action was fun and there was a good variety in terms of game play--you start off as a Russian soldier in Stalingrad and once you finish those missions you unlock the British Campaign in North Africa and then finish the game as an American in France during and after D-Day. I just wish this game were longer, perhaps incorporating a Japanese section. From what I know, there are only a handful of Pacific-Theater based WWII games, but none of them really did well. Also, from a few people that own Call of Duty 3 as well, many agreed that Call of Duty 2 is better rounded and more fun.

Well rounded and lots of fun. Play through on "Veteran" for great challenge.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I picked up CoD2 recently at a reduced price and am glad to say that it was an excellent value and loads of fun. My comments are based mostly on the single player campaign. The graphics are very good with high levels of detail, convincing locations, and great character models. The control is solid (The movement of your character feels like it could be a bit faster at times) and the control scheme is well thought out. The environments are wide open, well laid out, and interesting. The enemy AI is good enough to keep things challenging as the difficulty is ramped up, although the fact that they only target you can be amusing and frustrating. The missions are fairly diverse and throw you into many different situations and environments with 3 of the allied forces (Russian, British, and American.) I played through the game on the highest difficulty setting and it was quite challenging. The enemy forces will target you exclusively and your guys don't back you up enough to make it seem like anything other than a one man mission. Some parts in particular were incredibly difficult to get past. If you're looking for an even better value, try finishing the game this way. At regular difficulty, I imagine it would all be over rather quickly.

Most importantly, CoD2 immerses you in intense situations very effectively, making it lots of fun to play and worth spending your time with. Highly recommended!

Great game with only one problem ...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is an overall 5 star game. I have spent countless hours playing my friends in mulitplayer. The one huge problem is when we went to system link two consoles it just didn't work. We tried everything and looked on the internet for solutions but nothing worked. I now have Call of Duty 3 and there is the same problem. Gears of War works so I know it's not the system. But overall a great World War II game that was the first great multiplayer game and still one of the best for Xbox 360.

Best Xbox 360 Launch Title

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a fan of first-person shooters, but I love this game. The graphics are beautiful and there is so much going on around you - it actually feels like you were dropped in the middle of a war. The sound is amazing in 5.1 surround sound.

If you're getting a new Xbox360, make sure this is the game you buy with it.

Best reason so far to own an Xbox 360

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is definitely the best game released thus far for the Xbox 360, and one of the best FPS games available. It is really strong in a lot of areas. Graphics are very solid (as one would hope, being in a next-gen system) through-out, and although they may not totally blow you away at first, you will definitely notice how much better they are when you switch back to a PS2 or XBox game. However, playing this game on an HD-TV really shows how much better textures can look on the 360. The game also has a fantastic frame-rate throughout the one-player campaign as well. Probably the best example of how "next-gen" the game is comes from the level design. More than any other console game I've played, this game really makes you feel like you're in the middle of a war. Friends and foes fight all around you, charging, using smoke grenades, calling out movements, sometimes getting blown apart all around you. Some levels will find you holding down a building or other location against waves of enemy troops which number in the hundreds. This sense of scale, of being immersed in an actual war, really is what makes the game.

I was also very, very pleased with the controls, which make or break a console game for me (for example, Call of Duty 2: Big Red One is not nearly enjoyable because its controls are not nearly as responsive or as well mapped to the controller). Its very easy to get into the game and feel like you are able to do exactly what you want, when you want - a definite necessity for a great FPS.

The only area this game disappoints in is the multi-player, which has become a buggy, lag-filled mess. The occasional game that doesn't fall apart due to lag and players dropping out can be fantastic. There are a lot of varied games to play and the levels for multi-player are great. If the rumored patch ever comes out, then this game will start to eat up a lot of my time again.

I definitely recommend Call of Duty 2 to anyone with an Xbox 360.

Multiplayer issues

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Pros:
Best graphics of any first person shooter on the 360
Excellent feeling of atmosphere.
Great use of sound positioning (You'll here the footsteps of enemies which is of great use online, rain sound diminishes when going in doors, outdoor and indoor footsteps.)
Sharp texture quality
Immersive single player mission (jaw dropping mission in the midst of a rain storm)
Large multiplayer maps where 70 - 80 % of buildings can be entered.
Detailed multiplayer maps. Multiplayer maps provide plenty of objects for cover.
Buildings of large size. Some are two stories with about 6 rooms.
Multiplayer map design and fighting system force you to find cover and discourages the run and gun style.
Far draw distances.

Cons:
Multiplayer system is full of errors and bugs.
Some lobbies can take 10 to 15 minutes to load.
Once you get into a game the frame rate can drop to 10 to 20 fps.
Cannot choose your own map.
It is taking to long to release the multiplayer patch!
Single player missions can be lost from time to time.
For every 5 games played 3 have significant lag and loading problems.
Too much emphasis on sniper weapon in the multiplayer games.
No sub-options for the multiplayer games. You can only choose what type of the multiplayer you want such as Capture the Flag, Headquarters, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and from there no other options can be set.
Some issues with jumping into windows.
When the multiplayer runs well there is no lag and the frame rate can hit 40 to 60 fps.
True Ranking system seems to be a hidden mystery.

Final words:
I would recommend not buying this game until you here of a solid update that fixes the multiplayer issues. At the same time the multiplayer (when it works well) is more immersive than any other fps that I've played. The mechanics have a feel of Medal of Honor on the Xbox but improved to a degree. The fact that this game only uses 1 of 3 cores and still looks great is a hint of things to come.

Tips:
If you want to win in multiplayer you have to use the Sniper rifle.
Bend down when you enter a building because the enemy will hear your footsteps.
Never stay in one place for too long.
Don't focus too much on what's near you, focus in the distance and in windows of buildings.
Always look behind you frequently.

My Rating:
7.2 out of 10
If multiplayer was improved w/ more options:
8.8 out of 10

Graphics are stellar

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I buy all of the 360 games as soon as they come out - at least I have so far. Of all the games, the sound and visual quality of this game us just flat out impressive. The story line and flow is very pre-determined so there is not much mystery to the adventure. The thrill comes from what your sensory system will absorb. If you are not using high-def TV and a good surround sound system, you will probably still enjoy it but if you want to be blown away, go all out and get the hook up. I am hopeful there will be a number of 360 games coming up with similar quality.

Single player campaign only review - excellent and immersive

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Call of Duty 2 takes place more than half a century in the past during World War II. It is about as close as you can come to being there using today's commonly available technology. I played on a crappy 19" color TV provided by the military, so I didn't get the full experience.

I plan to play through the single player campaigns again when I get home. The game is that engrossing.

You start off the single player campaign as a Russian private and you're thrown into battle almost immediately after a very short shooting and grenade tossing lesson.

Everything about Call of Duty 2 is scripted. It's so well scripted though, that I often felt as if the soldiers around me were actually thinking and breathing. Part of this effect is created by the game's amazing graphics engine; which allows you to see the frost rising as men breathe in and out in the cold Russian winter. The sounds of battle are ultrarealistic as well. The troops around you talk and you hear radio chatter that give you hints about what is going on as well as explicit instructions.

Back to the scripting though. At one point in the game, I found myself out of the action, because I'd wandered backwards through the scripted sequences into an area where the action was already over. The game's sense of "aliveness" had completely died. Everything felt static and two-dimensional. As soon as I hit an invisible map line, the chatter and living war environment picked right back up.

As you play through Call of Duty 2, you'll find yourself playing the role of sniper, machine gunner, grenade lobber, tank driver and explosives expert in a variety of stunningly rendered environments.

Overall, the environments and the storyline are superb. From the beginning campaign in the dead of Russian winter to the final climatic scenes storming German fortified positions in France, you'll die many times and watch those around you dying too. Until we have a Star Trek holodeck to play with, this is about as close as you can get to real war without losing the reset button. Trust me, the reset button in a good thing. War is a sobering experience.

If you're a World War II history buff and action shooter junkie, or either one, this game is for you.

Excellent World War II Shooter

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Call of Duty 2 is one of the best if not the best shooters that I have played. The HD graphics are outstanding, and the action is thrilling. This game puts you right in the middle of World War II.

Playing single player is alot of fun, but most of the missions repeat, just with different enviroments. That is my only reason for giving it a 4/5. I suggest after getting used to the gameplay, to complete the campaign mode on one of the two highest difficulties. I chose to play it on vetern and I am still working on it a while. Playing on the easiest difficulty is way too easy. If you want more experence for your buck, choose one of the hardest difficulty.

Multiplayer is great. It isent my favorite game to play on Xbox live but all in all, maps are of moderate size, graphics are still great, and its very easy to join a game. I love Call of Duty 2 and im sure I will continue to play it for many months. Great buy for $60.

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