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Call of Duty 2 - Big Red One (USA / Collector's Edition)

PlayStation 2
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2005
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✪ Reviewed on March 23, 2025
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An improved sequel across Pacific and European theatres. Levels are better designed and enemy AI more competent than the first entry. A solid war FPS confirming the series' progression on PS2 for genre fans.

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Category
First-Person Shooter 4 players 16+ Co-op Split screen
Description
Released in 2005 and developed by Treyarch, this last-gen-exclusive entry follows the "Big Red One" — the U.S. 1st Infantry Division — from North Africa to Germany. More narrative and heroic than the PC Call of Duty 2, it leans hard into Hollywood-style spectacle.

Call of Duty 2 - Big Red One review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Ranking
9th in Top 10 best Call of Duty games
Technical info
💾2,6 GB 📅01/11/2005
Published by Activision

Call of Duty 2 - Big Red One (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $8 Q6 complete
 $8 Q10 new
 $18 !
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Is Call of Duty 2 - Big Red One still worth playing in 2026?

A console entry parallel to Call of Duty 2, Big Red One follows the journey of the US First Infantry Division through North Africa, Sicily and Europe, in a scripted campaign of cinematic sweep backed by veteran narration. The intense pace, the cohesion of the story centred on a single unit and the spectacular staging appeal to fans. The dated handling and the linearity have aged. A good shooter for fans of retro war FPS and Second World War narrative.

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