How do you follow up on a game like Call of Duty 2, which to date is still the most intense FPS on any console and one of the first true “next gen” experiences? Well, thanks to the magic of digital distribution Activision has already released several new multiplayer maps to keep fans busy until the proper sequel is released. Call of Duty 2: Game of the Year includes the original game, several video features, and access to download these new maps all in one complete package. I’m not going to spend a lot of time going over the main part of the game, since I’ve covered it thoroughly already in my review. To sum it up though, Call of Duty 2 saw the player fighting in the Britain, Russian, or American campaigns during World War II. It was (and still is) the most brutally realistic depiction of WWII era warfare to date, and also the most immersive thanks to realistic AI, context-sensitive chatter (on both sides), dense smoke that hung in the air long after it was created, and of course impressive graphics generated by the most powerful gaming platform ever. In short, it’s still an incredible experience that continues to stand up well to the test of time.
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