Underplayed Gems

Call of Duty® (2003) (2006)

Call of Duty® (2003) cover
Developer
Infinity Ward
Publisher
Activision
Genres
Action
Rating
4.7 of 5, 7,709 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You feel the chaotic intensity of World War II through the eyes of citizen soldiers, with a strong sense of squad camaraderie and historical authenticity.

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What players say

Players say the 2003 original still holds up as a tightly designed WWII shooter with a campaign that rotates between American, British, and Soviet soldiers. But the Steam version has real problems: it crashes after missions, lacks native 1080p support, and in some regions forces a German localization with no English option.

Screenshots

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