

With near-perfect execution, Call of Duty is a must-play for any shooter fan.
92
Verdict
95%
Steam
87
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (95% positive from 7.5K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (87/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
No significant drawbacks reported
Call of Duty is a 2003 first-person shooter game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is the first installment in the Call of Duty franchise, released on October 29, 2003, for Microsoft Windows. The game simulates infantry and combined arms warfare of World War II using a modified version of the id Tech 3 engine. Much of its theme and gameplay is similar to the Medal of Honor series; however, Call of Duty showcases multiple viewpoints staged in the American, British, and Soviet campaigns of World War II in Europe.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
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