Call of Duty 2 Review (Full 836 Word Review)
The game play in this game is top notch. The controls are basic with “W, A, S, and D” to move and “R” as reload etc. If you dislike that well placed controls, you can just go to the settings and change whatever command you wish. With the controls that well done, it makes the game more exciting and more enjoyable to play. There are four difficulty modes to choose from if you need more practice or you’re just looking for a challenge. The game play overall is a great experience that helps the game push to the top of it’s category.
The graphics in this game is very well done. The environments that you play through, either if it’s in Stalingrad or in Normandy, France, all look really, really good. That means that you have a very realistic game that makes it that much more fun to play. The maps look really life like and resembles history well. The character models and the gun models all look fantastic. There are only graphically glitches when you put all of the setting to full. Either than that, you’ll have a great looking game that runs smoothly.
There isn’t much to say about the game. The sound effects makes you feel like you were actually there during World War II. Your teammates on the battlegrounds in single player all have their on dialogue. Since you’re not the General or Captain of your team, you will be receiving orders that will keep your mission objectives updating. The gun sound effects are very realistic and all have unique sounds. The explosions are very convincing and have you shaking if you turn the speakers to full and are really into the game, which isn’t hard to do. It’s really that good.
The value of this game is high. With all of the effort that was put into this game, it makes sense that it was priced at $59.99 (Canadian). Although, a lot of effort was put into this great game, it feels quite repetitive at times. With similar missions and environments. But the country switching makes that go away, but only for a limited time. The lengthy single player campaign and the competitive multiplayer mode will have you playing this game for hour after hour.
For me personally, I believe that this is hands down one of the greatest shooters of all time and for sure the best World War II shooter until Call of Duty 3 comes out. I’m still having a blast playing this game and it doesn’t look like I’ll be stopping for a long time. Overall this is a game to buy. Unlike console games, you can’t rent this. But the fact is, you don’t have to, it’s worth every dollar and you’ll enjoy it for days, weeks, months, or even years to come.
Final thoughts:
This game is an instant classic, nothing so far can live up to this game. Every single category is at high and nothing at low. This is a must buy game. If you're looking for an experience that is unforgettable and memorable, there is completely no reason why you shouldn’t get this game. And plus you don't need a top of the line PC.