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CoD 2 360 Review

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GashPrex

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The first thing to note is that even when the console game is running side by side with a top of the range PC version, outputting in as high-resolution as it can muster, the 360 version has the edge visually. Perhaps this will change as graphics cards evolve, but for now, the console game runs more smoothly, has far quicker load times, and looks generally better than its poor home computer cousin. This means that visually, Call of Duty 2 is absolutely jaw dropping, especially when it's played on a high definition Widescreen TV. However, even without such wallet-sapping technology in your home, the glory of the graphics is there to be seen in every second of the game, whether you're charging suicide-style into the midst of a hail of German bullets to defend Stalingrad in the Russian campaign, or desperately trying to gain a foothold in Normandy during the American missions, it's clear that Infinity Ward has polished this game to the nth degree. Proudly boasting an incredibly solid 60 frames per second, along with all the usual technical refinements that subtly contribute towards making the game as slick as possible (such as anti-aliasing and 720p output), Call of Duty 2 plays like a dream - never skipping to load in the enormous levels, never stuttering during moments of intense combat, and never faltering when all you can see is fire, bullets and blood. Put simply, the look of Call of Duty 2 is flawless.
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So, this pretty much sums up what we already knew: Xbox 360 games are a significant step upwards in terms of sheer visual splendour. What can't quite be expressed without playing the game; is the way that the visuals blend with the action to create one of the most brutal and action-packed war games ever made. There are moments in Call of Duty 2 where there is bloody action as far as the eye can see, as you and your allies attempt to complete a variety of objectives over a number of highly authentic battlegrounds from WWII.
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The multiplayer in this game is a rather unexpected bonus that sits neatly alongside an already excellent single player title. Much like Activision's current generation title, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Call of Duty 2 will be one of the driving forces in Microsoft's big-push to move its 2 million plus users into the next-generation of online gaming. Once again, the deathmatching is nothing that hasn't already been done before in the world of gaming, but it executes the multiplayer experience with the panache that would normally only be expected from real AAA console-selling titles.
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As a matter of fact, there really isn't an area of this game that has been weakened to accommodate anything else. Call of Duty 2 has been polished and refined into a fine example of the sort of solid, high-quality game players can start to expect from the next-generation of consoles. It's far more than 'just a PC port' of 'yet-another-WWII-shooter', and in light of this, it could be the best FPS available for the Xbox 360's launch. Duty is calling, and we'd advise you to enlist this winter...
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http://www.totalgames.net/pma/22280
 
I'm pretty sure Totalgames.net was the one that gave Aquaman a great score (85% I think), but removed it after the game became the running joke it is today.
 
I've played through Call of Duty 2 on my PC and the experience was amazing, despite the slowdown and graphical sacrifices I had to make. If the 360 truly does push the maximum details at a smooth frame rate then I think a 9 is TOTALLY deserved.
 
that's why i don't understand, when some dudes try to claim that their high-end pc's look identical to the 360's.

the video's i've seen of this game make it look really immersive.

i really expect 9.0's & above for most reviews.
 
What can't quite be expressed without playing the game; is the way that the visuals blend with the action to create one of the most brutal and action-packed war games ever made.
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This is exactly the feeling I got from playing the 360 demo. It's probably the most intense and immersive five minutes of gameplay I've ever experienced.
 
I just got back from Best Buy a bit earlier and I played through the CoD2 demo. I really liked the first CoD on PC and played the MP for a long time.

CoD2 on the 360 looked GREAT and was completely smooth. Unfortunately, just like most FPS's I can't stand trying to play them with controllers :(
 
that's why i don't understand, when some dudes try to claim that their high-end pc's look identical to the 360's.
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Just trying to justify thier $400 PC Card Purchase.

X800 3ghz 1.5 gig ram - COD2 Setting Cranked => 360 looks better and plays smoother. Doesnt look ALOT better, but the effects are more abundant and nicer looking.
 
i refuse to believe any good review for an X360 game - they must have been bribed because we all know the X360 is shit, on the other hand, i will start a thread every time a X360 game gets a crap review because that's obviously totally true.

</wanker mode off>
 
really don't think anybody is claiming this a be all, end all review(and neither is gamespot or IGN for that matter) - just some more info
 
Dark Age Iron Savior said:
IT'S A FUCKING WORLD WAR 2 FPS, WHY SHOULD WE CARE?
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for the same reason you should care about a plumber on LSD, or a ball that rolls around and picks up crap, or another sports game, or another game where you shoot things

BECAUSE ITS A GAME AND IT'S FUN
 
Kabuki Waq said:
err top of the line pc right now runs it at 30 fps from what i heard. 360 runs at 60fps.
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We are talking top of the line not mid end pc's. Make sure you have the new beta drivers as Quake 4 and Cod2 get doubled fps in many cases.
 
Deg said:
We are talking top of the line not mid end pc's. Make sure you have the new beta drivers as Quake 4 and Cod2 get doubled fps in many cases.
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oh shit really? I think im gonna put down $1000 on a new pc right now so i can match the 360.
 
Kabuki Waq said:
oh shit really? I think im gonna put down $1000 on a new pc right now so i can match the 360.
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a $1000? I am thinking if you want top of the line you are going for more
 
Kabuki Waq said:
oh shit really? I think im gonna put down $1000 on a new pc right now so i can match the 360.
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Nice predictable response their with your change to the price angle :lol

Unfortunately consoles will never replicate a pc. Not that they should.
 
So can you freaking lean or what? It's in the CoD2 demo on PC...It's in CoD2: Big Red One. So I want to know because I couldn't figure it out in the 360 demo either.
 
Hint: You need to check what you write yourself. I've made my point.
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What is your point? That this is a lie?

The first thing to note is that even when the console game is running side by side with a top of the range PC version, outputting in as high-resolution as it can muster, the 360 version has the edge visually.
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TheDuce22 said:
What is your point? That this is a lie?
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Well ok i guess reviewers are gospel then and people who play COD2 on their pc's are liars and all pc's run games at the same fps etc. :lol
 
the beauty of pc's though is u can tweak the settings, for instance i played through the single player in dx9 mode with 4xaa getting around 30fps,which was just about tolerable,but online i play in dx7 mode and get 125fps.

having said that, getting 60fps whilst looking better than the pc version is pretty damn good and a good early showing of the xbox360's power.
 
I will buy this game.

The demo was enjoyable and the game seems fun, but I also wish to support the glory of 60 fps.
 
Kabuki Waq said:
what are you basing this on? I mean is the site known for taking moneyhats?
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Don't take my comment seriously I just find the graphics part hard to believe plus launch titles get always unusual amount of hype.
 
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