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December 1, 2005 | 12:41 AM PST
by: Ken Nelson
Multiplayer
Like any other self respecting first person shooter on the market, Big Red One features a bevy of online multiplayer options. However, it has no split screen multiplayer whatsoever. Some may not see this is a major blow, but many gamers still get their multiplayer fix through a single console. You had best have friends you can play on a LAN with this title if you lack Xbox Live. For those of you fully equipped to go online with your Xbox, you'll find a fairly uncompelling experience. The multiplayer modes are all standard run-of-the-mill gametypes that can be found in more well executed forms in different games (Halo 2 and Unreal Championship 2 come to mind.). Luckily, the games online performance is pretty good and we experienced little to no lag while playing Big Red One. The game has a fairly big audience on Xbox Live, so finding a game should be no problem, should you like to play the online portion.
Graphics
The graphics found in Big Red One are certainly pleasing. They have a nitty gritty look to them, and generally capture the feel of conflict quite well. Explosions and smoke effects look really good, and the characters have a nice amount of detail in them. However, character animations look fairly goofy. They aren't Doom III goofy, but they will make you chuckle a little.There is nothing here that will blow you away, and the game only looks marginally better than Finest Hour, and won't make you forget about titles like Conker or Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory in the visuals department.
Sound
The sound in Big Red One knows exactly what it's job is, and it does it's job well. You'll get explosions, weapon fire, and vehicles that all sound appropriate enough. The music also fits well within the context of the game. If your not looking for a score that will absolutely blow your socks off, or sound effects that will leave your mouth hanging agape, you should be satisfied with the sound of Call of Duty 2.
Final Word
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One establishes the Call of Duty franchise as legitimate on the current generation of game consoles. With a fairly entertaining, though disappointingly short campaign, the game makes a great rental title to play to kill off a boring weekend afternoon. Should you purchase the title hoping for a great online title, you'll likely walk away disappointed. You'll most likely enjoy Big Red One more if you rent it. If you decide after then you enjoy the online multiplayer, then by all means, give it a purchase.
Like any other self respecting first person shooter on the market, Big Red One features a bevy of online multiplayer options. However, it has no split screen multiplayer whatsoever. Some may not see this is a major blow, but many gamers still get their multiplayer fix through a single console. You had best have friends you can play on a LAN with this title if you lack Xbox Live. For those of you fully equipped to go online with your Xbox, you'll find a fairly uncompelling experience. The multiplayer modes are all standard run-of-the-mill gametypes that can be found in more well executed forms in different games (Halo 2 and Unreal Championship 2 come to mind.). Luckily, the games online performance is pretty good and we experienced little to no lag while playing Big Red One. The game has a fairly big audience on Xbox Live, so finding a game should be no problem, should you like to play the online portion.
Graphics
The graphics found in Big Red One are certainly pleasing. They have a nitty gritty look to them, and generally capture the feel of conflict quite well. Explosions and smoke effects look really good, and the characters have a nice amount of detail in them. However, character animations look fairly goofy. They aren't Doom III goofy, but they will make you chuckle a little.There is nothing here that will blow you away, and the game only looks marginally better than Finest Hour, and won't make you forget about titles like Conker or Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory in the visuals department.
Sound
The sound in Big Red One knows exactly what it's job is, and it does it's job well. You'll get explosions, weapon fire, and vehicles that all sound appropriate enough. The music also fits well within the context of the game. If your not looking for a score that will absolutely blow your socks off, or sound effects that will leave your mouth hanging agape, you should be satisfied with the sound of Call of Duty 2.
Final Word
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One establishes the Call of Duty franchise as legitimate on the current generation of game consoles. With a fairly entertaining, though disappointingly short campaign, the game makes a great rental title to play to kill off a boring weekend afternoon. Should you purchase the title hoping for a great online title, you'll likely walk away disappointed. You'll most likely enjoy Big Red One more if you rent it. If you decide after then you enjoy the online multiplayer, then by all means, give it a purchase.
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