Call of Duty

Released: October 29, 2003

Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac

Genres:

Shooter

Game Modes:

Single player Multiplayer

Themes:

Action Historical Warfare

Player Perspectives:

First person

Ratings

User Rating

81.4

Based on 755 ratings

Critics Rating

86.7

Based on 3 ratings

Total Rating

84.0

Based on 758 ratings

Summary

"Call of Duty" (2003) is the inaugural game in the acclaimed first-person shooter series developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. Set during World War II, it provides an intense, cinematic experience that takes players through key battles in the European Theater of Operations. The game features three interwoven campaigns, allowing players to fight as American, British, and Soviet soldiers.

With a focus on realism and authenticity, "Call of Duty" introduces innovative gameplay mechanics, such as squad-based combat and the use of iron sights for aiming. Players participate in historic missions like the D-Day invasion, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the assault on Pegasus Bridge, each meticulously crafted to convey the chaos and camaraderie of wartime. The game's gripping narrative, combined with its atmospheric graphics and sound design, set a new standard for the genre and established "Call of Duty" as a landmark title in video game history.

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Involved Companies

Activision

Role:

Publisher

Infinity Ward

Role:

Developer

Aspyr Media

Role:

Publisher

Game Engines

id Tech 3

Keywords

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Alternative Names

COD Call of Duty 1

Websites

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