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Call Of Duty 2 is developed by Infinity Ward and released in 2005.
It is the second major installment in the franchise, released two years after the first.
This second opus is faithful to its predecessor, and features three campaigns set during the Second World War.
The Soviets, the British and the Americans are playable in very different but equally apocalyptic settings.
Your war journey will be the most heroic and brutal yet.
During the Russian campaign, you'll take on the role of soldier Vasili Koslov of the 13th Red Army Rifle Division.
You'll have to defend glorious Soviet Russia against the relentless onslaught of the Wehrmacht.
In addition to the Russian cold, the Germans will face the formidable Soviet army, inexperienced and ill-equipped, but valiant and ruthless.
You'll take part in the merciless Battle of Stalingrad to liberate the country from the Germans by advancing eastwards.
Glory to the Motherland and Comrade Stalin!
In the British campaign, you'll play Sergeant John Davis of the 7th Armored Division.
You'll have to survive the terrible "Desert War",
fighting against the Afrikakorps troops of General Rommel.
In addition to the great Battle of El Alamein in Egypt,
the "Desert Rats" will fight the Germans in Libya and even Tunisia.
Finally, in the American campaign, you'll be Corporal Bill Taylor of the 2nd Ranger Battalion.
After surviving the D-Day in Normandy,
you'll have to reconquer France, then push the Wehrmacht back to Germany,
scene of the appalling Battle of Hill 400...
Taking on Nazi Germany's dreaded Wehrmacht is no easy task.
You'll need to complete a number of objectives in order to weaken the Third Reich.
For example, you will have to blow up tanks with explosive charges,
exterminate waves of enemies with a sniper rifle or a machine gun,
hold a siege while awaiting reinforcements,
destroy fuel and ammunition depots,
find strategic enemy documents,
fight from a tank or the turret of an armoured vehicle,
combat the Luftwaffe with a Flakvierling...
The campaigns are very well made, but leave a taste of unfinished business, as if each one lacked a grand finale.
COD2 marks the return of the charismatic Captain Price, who will be seen again in Modern Warfare.
A certain Miller is also on board, and will be seen again in World At War.
The allies include a man named Weaver, like in Black Ops.
There's even a fighter by the name of Pearson, as in COD WWII.
The soldiers West & Zampella are an obvious reference to the co-founders of Infinity Ward.
Weapons suffer from a much more pronounced recoil than in previous games, but this in no way detracts from the thrill of shooting, which is as exhilarating as ever.
A minor drawback, however, is that when you're being shot at, the character you're playing is systematically aiming too high in the air, making it difficult to shoot back.
COD2 features a wide range of period weapons.
Several rifles can be used, some with scopes: Kar98k, Mosin Nagant, SVT40, Gewehr 43, Lee Enfield, Springfield, M1 Garand, BAR, M1A1, Bren...
You'll need to hold your breath when using Sniper Rifles to aim as accurately as possible, rather like Sniper Elite.
A number of secondary weapons are also included, making them ideal for indoor combat: PPSh-41, PPS-42, MP40, MP44, Thompson, Sten.
COD2 is more beautiful, spectacular and scripted than its predecessors.
The game's atmosphere is breathtaking,
and brings to life the atrocity of the Second World War with panache.
The music is very typical of the period, but is sparse and emphasizes moments of bravery and victory.
The actor who voices the soldiers deserves an Oscar for his dedication to the role, and for his insane voice.
This second COD is full of small improvements:
enemies can be seen on the compass, and a grenade indicator makes it easier to spot them.
Unfortunately, however, it is not possible to throw back enemy grenades,
which would be very practical, given the Krauts' penchant for throwing them with surgical precision.
Allied soldiers, on the other hand, can return grenades to the sender.
If you're playing on Veteran difficulty, your patience will be sorely tested.
Some sequences are insanely difficult, beyond the point of absurdity,
making COD2 one of the most difficult games in the franchise,
alongside World At War and COD MWII 2022.
Progress is slow, the Germans are numerous, they react quickly, aim well and are very tough on the battlefield.
The fact that you can't save manually further complicates the task, and the auto-regeneration of health just makes the game playable.
Call Of Duty 2 is an excellent war game, almost as good as its predecessor.
It is, however, less realistic and much more brutal and action-oriented than the first game.
Beware of its high difficulty, which may put off inexperienced players.