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I get why people love it but the setting has been done to death since then it doesn't hold the surprise factor anymore
Game entry
Call of Duty 2
2005 · FPS · PC, Mac, Xbox 360 · Activision
After 423 duels settled by the community, Call of Duty 2 stands no. 446 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,709 ELO points and 64% of wins. The pairing that comes up most often sets it against Fallout 4: 6 duels settled, 4 to 2. Measured against its own family, it climbs to no. 15 out of 149 (2005).
World rank
no. 446
ELO score
1,709
Wins
64%
Duels played
423
About Call of Duty 2
"Call of Duty 2" is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, serving as the highly acclaimed sequel to the original "Call of Duty." Released in 2005, the game immerses players in the gripping and chaotic battles of World War II across various theaters of war.
The game features three distinct campaigns, allowing players to experience the war through the eyes of American, British, and Soviet soldiers. Each campaign offers a variety of missions set in iconic locations, from the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of North Africa to the streets of Stalingrad.
"Call of Duty 2" is renowned for its enhanced graphics, realistic sound design, and innovative gameplay mechanics, such as regenerating health and more dynamic AI. These improvements create a more immersive and intense combat experience. The game also features robust multiplayer modes, expanding the battlefield for players worldwide. "Call of Duty 2" set new standards for the genre and solidified the franchise's reputation for delivering high-quality wartime action.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,709 ELO points over the last 170 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Fallout 4 67% 6 duels played · 23 points behind
- against Team Fortress 2 40% 5 duels played · 92 points ahead
- against Battlefield 3 40% 5 duels played · 29 points behind
- against BioShock Infinite 40% 5 duels played · 40 points behind
- against Far Cry 3 20% 5 duels played · 68 points behind
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The standing
Where Call of Duty 2 ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Call of Duty 2 stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 15 out of 149 (2005).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 446 | 5,035 |
| FPS | 53 | 451 |
| 2000s | 134 | 1,308 |
| 2005 | 15 | 149 |
The community
The debate
50 comments
Rowena_2009
I get why people love it but the setting has been done to death since then it doesn't hold the surprise factor anymore
lfarrell
The setting thing is fair but I'd argue it's less about surprise and more about execution, which still holds up honestly
hamon_dominique
J'ai arrêté après le tutoriel, l'ambiance de guerre ne m'a jamais surpris plus que ça, même à l'époque où j'y ai joué chez mon frère
FrameByte2
Still one of the cleanest WW2 campaigns ever made, even if the setting feels overdone now.
SilentKid2003
Je le trouve plus court et plus scripté qu'on le dit en fait, une fois le décor de guerre digéré il ne reste pas grand chose de surprenant à côté de ce qui existait avant
Jaime_95
Recuerdo esas campañas mejor que muchas cosas de open world modernas, y eso que ya no recuerdo casi nada de esa época
CritWolf
Est-ce vraiment la campagne qui tient, ou juste le fait qu'elle soit courte et qu'on n'ait pas le temps de s'en lasser ? Je me pose la question à chaque duel
SaveByte40
Same praise every time. Getting a bit predictable at this point honestly.
descamps_frederique
Pareil de mon côté, toujours les mêmes reproches qui reviennent alors que le jeu tient très bien sa place.
LuckyPlayer
La comparaison avec l'IA de GTA V ne tient pas, ici c'est SCRIPTÉ mais millimétré, pas prévisible.
GhostWolf
And yet it still beats half the stuff people rank above it. Make it make sense.
Berge70
fair point but beating games ranked above it doesn't mean much when the matchmaking pool is what it is
RogueNinja62
Bon, encore le débat sur ce qu'on classe au-dessus (comme si les votes suivaient une logique), moi je vote comme d'habitude sans trop y croire
CritRunner70
Ah sí, claro, porque todos los shooters modernos tienen ese ritmo de misiones tan cuidado, ¿verdad? Спойлер: no. Este juego sigue mereciendo su lugar, lo siento por los que lo dudan.