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Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.
Call of Duty® (2003) is a fps, world war ii and action game
developed by Infinity Ward
and published by Activision.
Released on October 13th 2006 is available only on Windows
in 2 languages: English and German.
It has received 6,895 reviews of which 6,524 were positive and 371 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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Important Notice: *Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipset listed here may not be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by Call of Duty. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX 9.0b compatibility.
*Supported Chipsets
- OS *: Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
- Processor: Pentium III 600 MHz or Athlon 600 MHz processor or higher for systems with Windows 98/ME, Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon 700 MHz processor or higher for systems with Windows 2000 / XP
- Memory: 128 MB
- Graphics: 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 32 MB hardware T&L-capable video card and latest drivers*
- DirectX: Version 9.0b (included)
- Network:
- Storage: 1.4 GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400 MB for Windows 98/ME swap file, 600 MB for Windows 2000 / XP swap file)
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers
- Additional Notes: 100% Windows 98/ME/2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard and latest drivers
Multi-player Requirements:
- Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported
- Internet play requires 56kbps (or faster) modem and latest drivers
- LAN play requires network interface card and latest drivers
Important Notice: *Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipset listed here may not be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by Call of Duty. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX 9.0b compatibility.
*Supported Chipsets
- All ATI Radeon cards
- All nVidia GeForce cards
- Matrox Parhelia
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If you've never yelled "Cover me, I'm reloading!" in a dramatic fashion while crouch-walking through Stalingrad, did you even have a childhood? Call of Duty (the original, the OG, the pixelated legend) is not just a game, it’s a full-blown historical time machine powered by 2003 graphics and pure WWII grit. Before the series became a jetpack-fueled Michael Bay simulator, this was the game that made you feel like a tiny cog in the terrifying machine of war and it did it brilliantly. What still holds up ?: - AI Squadmates that actually help. They suppress enemies, flank, and occasionally die heroically (RIP random British guy #3). - Sound Design: That slaps from the ping of an M1 Garand to the terrifying buzz of an MG42, it's all deeply immersive. - Mission Variety: From storming bunkers in Normandy to surviving ambushes in snowy Soviet towns, each level has a cinematic flow that rivals even today’s shooters. Graphics: Yes, it's from 2003. No, it doesn't have ray tracing. But somehow, your imagination fills the rest. Call it "retro immersion." Fun Fact: This is the only game where crouching in tall grass and throwing a potato masher grenade can feel both heroic and hilariously underpowered. Also, Price has a mustache that could conquer continents. Pro Tip: Play it on Hardened for the best balance of challenge and chaos. You'll feel like a war hero but one who occasionally gets stuck behind a jeep. Final Verdict: This isn’t just a shooter. It’s a historic relic, a masterclass in atmosphere, and most importantly the granddaddy of modern FPS campaigns. 🔟/🔟 would storm Normandy again.
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This game is honestly a classic and a huge part of my childhood. I used to play Call of Duty (2003) all the time when I was 10 and up, and it still holds a special place for me. Back then, it felt like the most intense and immersive war game out there — and in many ways, it really was for its time. The missions, while they may not feel as fresh or action-packed now compared to newer titles, were incredibly detailed for a 2003 release. The way it captured the chaos and intensity of World War II battles was something that stuck with me. It gave you the perspective of different allied soldiers, which added variety and made the campaign feel more complete. Sure, the graphics and mechanics are outdated now, and going back might not hit the same for newer players. But if you appreciate gaming history or just want to revisit a legendary start to the Call of Duty franchise, it’s absolutely worth checking out. I definitely recommend it, especially to anyone who wants to see where one of the biggest FPS franchises began. It may be old, but it's still amazing in its own right.
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Runs great on Windows 11!!! I didn't expect that to be honest. It's a fun game, i enjoy playing it even after 20 years of my first playthrough.
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Good game, surprised by the attention to detail: The sounds are very good, guns, the environment, the vehicles, decades later it still holds up. The campaign/story is also good although the game is relatively short, you'll probably finish it in 3-4h tops if there's no stability/display issues. What I don't like is the price, come on this game is old enough to vote/drink/drive (not necessarily in that order) yet it still demands full price like it's brand new, even when on sale the discount is small and the bundle with United Offensive and Call of Duty 2 is not affected by sale discounts. Other than the price I think it's a good game and worth a try, difficult at times especially in defend missions.
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Call Of Duty was developed by Infinity Ward and released in 2003. This was the first episode in the franchise, which quickly became one of the best games of its genre. The developers at 2015 Inc worked on [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/47790?snr=1_5_9__402]Medal Of Honor Allied Assault, which was published by Electronic Arts. A mysterious disagreement between the developers and publisher EA prompted 22 former 2015 Inc employees to found a new studio. Its name, Infinity Ward, quickly became inseparable from their flagship game, Call Of Duty. It is one of the most cult WWII-based FPSs to date. The game features three distinct campaigns, in which the Allies fight with strength, honor and courage in the hope of annihilating the Third Reich. In the American campaign, the player controls Private Martin of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He is accompanied by Captain Foley, whose name will recur in [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/10180?snr=1_5_9__402]Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 . After a successful parachute drop in the Normandy region of France, he will gradually advance towards Eastern Europe, through Belgium, Germany and on to Austria. In the British campaign, the player controls Sergeant Evans of the 6th British Airborne Division. He takes orders from the charismatic Captain Price, who would later become the figurehead of [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/393080?snr=1_5_9__402]Call Of Duty 4 and its sequels. The British will be transferred to the SAS (Special Air Service) for large-scale operations in France, Germany and Norway. In the Soviet campaign, you're the soldier Alexei Ivanovich Voronin of the 13th Guards Division of the Red Army. You'll have to endure the tragic yet mythical Battle of Stalingrad, then continue westwards to drive the Nazis out of the Soviet Union. The Russians even chased the Nazis out of Poland and drove them back to their last stronghold in Berlin, Germany. Victory would be sealed once the flag of the Fatherland was raised to the top of the Reichstag! Funnily enough, in addition to the introduction of Price and Foley, you meet various soldiers of varying ranks with names that will become famous later on. I noticed, for example, someone called Woods, who we'll see again in [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/42700?snr=1_5_9__402]Call Of Duty Black Ops , a guy called Sheppard, very reminiscent of Shepherd from [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/10180?snr=1_5_9__402]MW2 , and even a guy called Makarov, who would come to prominence in [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/10180?snr=1_5_9__402]MW2 and [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/42680?snr=1_5_9__402]Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 . COD's armed combat is realistic, and the action is intense. Enemy soldiers know how to shoot by bending over, lying down, and hiding behind walls or under windows. Allied bots have rather limited AI, but they know how to defend themselves against the enemy. They can even throw back grenades thrown by the Krauts, something we can't do ourselves in the first COD. The missions are diverse and varied, and basically quite classic. For example, you'll have to: Sabotage or destroy enemy equipment and infrastructure, Dislodge mortar shooters, Capture enemy positions, steal strategically important documents, free prisoners of war, Hold a siege until reinforcements arrive, Snipe distant enemies, shoot down Stuka planes with an anti-aircraft gun, drive a Tank and fight against German Panzers, etc... The missions are numerous and exciting, but they are also a little too short, linear and often end abruptly. To fight the Nazis, you'll have a wide choice of weapons at your disposal, all of which offer excellent shooting sensations. Here's a list of those I was able to use on the battlefield: M1A1, M1 Garand, Kar98k, BAR, Lee-Enfield, Mosin Nagant, Springfield, FG42, Bren, Thompson, MP40, MP44, Sten, PPSh-41, Colt 45, Luger, Panzerfaust. You'll also have Grenades, and you can use field-deployed Machine Guns like the MG42. Unlike all episodes from 2005 onwards, in the first Call of Duty, health doesn't regenerate on its own. You'll have to find first-aid kits to heal yourself. Another distinctive fact is that it's not possible to run in the game, no doubt because the pack carried by the soldier is too heavy. My [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/Childeric_Bantu/]Brother and [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/]I have noticed that the crosshair turns red when aiming at an allied soldier, to indicate that you can't shoot at them, while it remains white when aiming at a Wehrmacht soldier, which sometimes is counter-intuitive during the battles. Allied soldiers' names gradually change from green to red when they are wounded. There's no visual indicator of when grenades have been thrown, so you'll have to rely on their distinctive metallic sound. The atmosphere is highly successful and realistic, perfectly conveying the horror and cruelty of World War II. Flakpanzers pound the battlefield, mortars bomb relentlessly, bullets whistle in all directions, MG42 snipers spray Allied positions, while aerial combat and parachute drops take place overhead. Buildings are in ruins and in flames. The fear of being hit by a missile or a stray bullet is omnipresent... The music is very 1940s, some of it brilliantly underlining the action moments, as in a great movie paying tribute to valiant soldiers. At times, listening to them gives you an indescribable sense of nostalgia, especially when you're about to get reinforcements from the allies. The game may be graphically outdated, using the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/AymericTheNightmare/recommended/2200?snr=1_5_9__402]Quake III engine, but it's not without its charm. Character animations are fairly robotic. There are a few minor visual bugs to be deplored. The absence of swastikas in favor of iron crosses is a pity. The game is fairly easy even on the highest difficulty levels. The Call Of Duty franchise is making a stunning entrance onto the war FPS scene. Its realistic gameplay and great atmosphere make it one of the classics of the genre. It's a safe bet that should be recommended to as many people as possible.
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Call of Duty® (2003) is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
Call of Duty® (2003) is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Call of Duty® (2003) received 6,524 positive votes out of a total of 6,895 achieving an impressive rating of 9.15.
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Call of Duty® (2003) was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision.
Call of Duty® (2003) is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Call of Duty® (2003) is not playable on MacOS.
Call of Duty® (2003) is not playable on Linux.
Call of Duty® (2003) offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Call of Duty® (2003) offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Call of Duty® (2003) does not currently offer any DLC.
Call of Duty® (2003) does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Call of Duty® (2003) does not support Steam Remote Play.
Call of Duty® (2003) is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Infinity Ward
Publisher
Activision
Release
13 Oct 2006
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