01 Nov 2005
01 Nov 2005 - Nintendo GameCube
18 Nov 2005 - Nintendo GameCube
01 Nov 2005 - PlayStation 2
18 Nov 2005 - PlayStation 2
01 Nov 2005 - Xbox
18 Nov 2005 - Xbox
Main story
Main story + extras
100% completion
"Call of Duty 2: Big Red One" is a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision, tailored specifically for console gamers. Released in 2005, the game focuses on the experiences of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, famously known as the "Big Red One," during World War II. Players are thrust into a gripping narrative that spans the North African campaign, the invasion of Sicily, and the push through Western Europe, including the D-Day landings. The game emphasizes squad-based combat, offering a deeply immersive experience by highlighting the camaraderie and challenges faced by soldiers in the heat of battle. "Big Red One" stands out for its cinematic storytelling, detailed environments, and realistic sound design. The game captures the chaos and intensity of warfare while providing historical context and personal stories from the soldiers' perspectives. With its engaging gameplay and emotional depth, "Call of Duty 2: Big Red One" delivers a compelling wartime experience, making it a notable entry in the Call of Duty series.
In the case of gameplay, this is smoother and better than Finest Hour but still stiff and rough. Continues to have fairly middling missions. Level design is becoming more expansive and interesting, but as usual the narrative leaves basically everything to be desired. At least this one is focused on just one particular group of soldiers with the Big Red One, but it's still hard to give a shit about what's going on if you're not like a history WW2 buff or something.