Gameplay: Call of Duty features a good mix of gameplay from 3 different perspecitves: US, UK and Russian troops. Most of the game has you fighting through various locations on foot although a few levels you get to drive a tank. AI controlled team-mates accompany or at least assist you on the majority of missions and really add to the gameplay experience. Like MOHAA the AI is sublime - taking cover, working as a team, using grenades. You'll find yourself fighting in a mixture of tight spaces and more open environments. Iron sights make a nice addition to the game. One of the best bits about Call of Duty is the atmosphere it creates - the Russian levels particularly have movie like qualities - (River crossing blatanlty ripped from "Enemy at the Gates") - you're team mates will call out, you'll see people all around engaging in thier own stuggles to survive music will kick in at the appropriate moment and you'll fall to your knees in a haze after a near miss from shell. Graphics: All round good quality graphics. Weapon models and character models all too a good level of detail. Nice effects when you survive near miss shell bombardments. Sound: Excellent sound, music kicks in at certain moments, friendlies and enemies call out, weapons all pack quite a punch. Value: You can find a collection of mods and maps although IMO they're not too a great standard but the mutliplayer will last you a while although the singleplayer campaign is reasonably short. Conclusion: Great game! A tad short but well worth a second play through.
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