Call of Duty 2 (PC Games, 2005)

Good Game

Game Play
This game starts with you being tossed a gun in the middle of the war torn Russian Front defending against the Nazis as a grunt in the Soviet Army. Although the game starts out tough (I had set on normal or medium) after you die a dozen or so times (It puts you back almost where you left off most of the time) you learn the ropes of being a solider during World War II. By the time I beat the Russian and British Campaigns to get to the American Campaign I was dying a whole lot less and had learned and devised my own tactics and ways around certain missions.

Sound
The sounds were outstanding as each gun shot sounded unique according to the environment you were occupying. Tanks sounded like Tanks, Planes whizzing by my head almost made me duck, Nazi Troops barking orders at one another let me know if I was surrounded. Note:I have a 4.1 Logitech system so I could hear weather sounds were in front or behind, this came in handy a lot.

AI
Although a hindrance in other games the AI in COD 2 was outstanding as the soliders around you rarely get in your way and truly do lay down cover fire when you need it. They warn you of approaching enemy tanks, grenades, and mortar fire, they throw smoke and frag grenades and tell you the position of approaching ground troops.

Graphics
The graphics for this game are outstanding especially during dessert missions. You can tell how much time and effort was put into intricate details. On my system I noticed very little stuttering or freezing. Even the "drab" colors of war held their own beauty sometimes. From the biggest Tank to the smallest frag grenade or bullet this game is a buffet for your eyes.

The Down Side
The only reason I did not give this game an "Excellent" or 5 out of 5 is in my opinion the game was a little short.

Overall
If your looking for a solid First Person Shooter Game I would absolutely recommend this.