Call of Duty
Genre: Action
Release date: Wednesday 29th October 2003
All-Time Classic
This is a critically-acclaimed title featuring genre-defining gameplay. It is a game that has endless replay-ability, timelessness and has set the foundations for an entire gaming category with clear examples of best-in-class mechanics while also introducing innovative new features View more games with this featureSuitable for Mature Gamers
This game may contain content such as intense and/or realistic portrayals of violence, strong sexual themes, and frequent use of strong language View more games with this featureSingle Player
This is a game features a single-player experience where input from only one player is required View more games with this featureOnline Multiplayer
This game features an online multiplayer mode in which more than one person can play in the same game environment at the same time, online over the internet View more games with this featureCall of Duty is a first-person shooter video 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 British, American, and Soviet theaters of World War II.
The game introduced a new take on AI-controlled allies who support the player during missions and react to situational changes during gameplay. This led to a greater emphasis on squad-based play as opposed to the “lone wolf” approach often portrayed in earlier first-person shooter games. Much of Infinity Ward’s development team consisted of members who helped develop Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. The game received critical acclaim and won several Game of the Year awards from reviewers.