Even after Call of Duty 3 and 4, this game remains a classic.

User Rating: 9.5 | Call of Duty 2 PC
By coltspwn | Review Date:
Many people wondered how, after Call of Duty 1, Activision could make Call of Duty 2 better. Well, my friends, they have, without excluding anything important from the first installment. The graphics received an overhaul, which you notice from the moment you start playing. The game play remains relatively the same, with a few minor tweaks. One, the health system has graduated from health packs to regenerative health. That's right, no more searching across the map for health packs. After playing the first few missions, you can't help but notice that COD2 is much more streamlined and has a smoother feel to it. Battle intensity was a focal point during the design process, and Activision delivered. The story is almost identical to the original, placing you in the middle of WWII. However, as the main story line is the same, the missions differ enough to make you feel like this is a completely different game. Even after countless games based on the war, Activision succeeds in making Call of Duty 2 fresh. If you ever played Call of Duty 1, you know that while the single player was excellent, the multi player was even better, setting the bar for first person shooters. In this aspect 2 doesn't disappoint. Several new game modes have been added, along with some new maps. I noticed that one thing was missing, though. Where are the drivable vehicles? You would think that Activision realized the importance of vehicles after the success of Call of Duty: United Offensive, which boasted tanks and jeeps. Even with the absence of vehicles, this game is worth buying, especially if you're into clan gaming. I'm in a clan and I've played this game for about two years. With new mods, custom maps, and other fun extras coming out monthly, this game never gets old, trust me.

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