- 1) Introduction -

Discover the world of Call of Duty 2. Learn about its realistic gameplay, infantry focus, and the Allied forces' fight against the German threat in this comprehensive introduction.

When the original Call of Duty came out back in 2003, most gamers were thinking that it would turn out to be another Medal of Honor clone, or simply a rehash of previous World War 2 shooters. Fortunately, Infinity Ward decided to spruce things up by making a fairly realistic shooter with iron sights, decent graphics for 03', and a plethora of available 1P missions with online multiplayer. The original Call of Duty was simply a hit, even if it was just another WWII shooter. Call of Duty 2 leaves off where the original quit. It simply allows you to play more missions from a few years of the war, based on various factions of the Allied forces. You never get to play as Axis forces in this game, unless you're playing online.

The story revolves around the simple element that the Allied forces had to survive the German threat during the early years of the war, fight back, and eventually gain domination. The game illustrates the bravery, courage, and determination that many soldiers had, and others lacked. It guides you through key battles that could have broken or how crucial states in the war were solidified. Call of Duty 2 takes place from a first-person perspective, mainly based around shooting. The game is not like the Battlefield series where you interact with vehicles and items of the such. While the emplacements do exist, you'll find this title to be much more infantry-intensive.

Game Info:

• Players: 1-64 (w/ online support)
• Developer: Infinity Ward
• Released: 2005
• Rarity: common
• Special Features: Voice, Online, Modifications
• ESRB: Teen

Requirements:

• OS: Windows XP
• Processor: Intel Celeron D / P4 1.4ghz or better (Pentium M's & AMD's work fine, P-M's are faster than P4)
• RAM: 512MB RAM + (1 GB recommended for smoother gameplay, though stutter lag can occur with DX9)
• Storage: 3.0 GB+ free HD space (7200 RPM HD recommended to prevent stutter lag)
• Graphics: DirectX 9.0c, nVidia GeForce 4000 or better, ATI Radeon 9200 or better