War is Hell
THE GOOD:
-The controls are simply perfect. Good enough so that it doesn't distract you from the game itself, which is all that you can ask for.
-The graphics are top notch. The character models look good. What you've heard about the smoke is true: it is sensational to look at...and frightening to have to walk thorough. One can only imagine how it must have been as a soldier. The environments leave little to be desired. Now pick your jaw up.
-The Sound is sensational. It is supposed to leave you feeling like you're in the war...and if you have surround-sound...well...you're in for a real treat. Bullets will be heard all around...war surrounds you. and you'll know it.
-This game begs to be played over and over again...and online play helps it stay that way.
-COD2 on Veteran almost becomes like real life. And when you see how easy it is to die, you realize just how crazy that War must have been for those soldiers.
-The quotes from military minds, philosophers, and former Presidents that come when you die add to the old addage.
THE BAD
-The online play is shoddy at present. Rumor is that it will become better soon..but we can only speak on what is. Without having to utilize the glitch that allows for more players, the framerates are terrible and the lag is often unbearable. Curious and disappointing, considering only 8 players are in any game. Online was clearly not Infinity Ward's priority.
-Sometimes you'll notice a low-res texture on something. Only because it stands out against most things which are well done does this become irritating.
If you have a 360 and don't have COD2 yet, you're doing yourself a disservice. At minimum, you need to rent it and beat it a couple of times. But it's worth owning. Much entertainment awaits you...and a lot of respect for your grandfathers who fought in this war.