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Call of Duty® (2003)

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2006

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Quick resume

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action

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    Pros

    • Immersive wwii atmosphere
    • Challenging and skillful gameplay
    • Three distinct campaigns
    • Solid gunplay and sound design
    • Nostalgic value

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and animations
    • Short campaign length
    • Limited multiplayer community
    • Lack of widescreen support out of box
    • High price for age

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have some freedom to choose weapons and tactics, but missions are largely linear and scripted."

    • Competence
      4

      "High skill required especially on Veteran difficulty; challenging AI and no health regeneration increase skill demand."

    • Competition
      1

      "Multiplayer exists but is minimal and not the main focus; mostly single-player experience."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report nostalgia and repeated playthroughs, though campaign is short and multiplayer limited."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Single-player missions emphasize squad-based combat with AI allies supporting player."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "Gameplay follows scripted missions with limited player creativity; weapon loadouts and tactics offer some variation."

    • Domination
      -3

      "No evidence of trash talk or dominance behaviors; multiplayer is casual and cooperative in nature."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in WWII setting provides escape from real life; players appreciate atmosphere and story."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for nostalgia and interest; no obligation or pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with different weapons and tactics possible, but missions are mostly linear."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Levels are linear and scripted with limited exploration or discovery."

    • Expression
      -4

      "No character customization or visual expression; standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Realistic WWII setting with historical battles; no fantasy or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some social interaction in multiplayer but mostly single-player experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills to master challenging gameplay and tactics."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention due to difficulty and fast-paced combat."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social interaction; multiplayer is casual with minimal emotional connection."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Player leads own actions but AI allies act independently; no player leadership over others."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through campaign missions and weapon acquisition; no complex upgrade systems."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "High tension gameplay especially on harder difficulties; not primarily relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Immersive sound design and action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      -3

      "Minimal social recognition or status; multiplayer community is small."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative immersion through three campaigns with historical context and cinematic moments."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Tactical use of cover, squad coordination, and weapon choice required."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and challenge, especially on Veteran difficulty; intense combat moments."

    • Value
      -3

      "Many players feel price is high for a short, dated game; recommended to buy on sale."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat and destruction are central gameplay elements with realistic gunfights and explosions."

    • Survival
      4

      "Health packs and careful play required to avoid death; no health regeneration."

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