Call Of Duty 2: Big Red One

Call of Duty 2: Big Red One for the original Xbox is a 2005 World War II first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. Unlike the main Call of Duty 2 released for PC and Xbox 360, this console-exclusive entry focuses on the heroic journey of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, famously known as the "Big Red One." The game offers a more cinematic, character-driven narrative, following a single squad across major campaigns in North Africa, Italy, and Western Europe. It blends intense infantry combat with occasional vehicle segments, delivering a tighter, more focused experience than its sprawling PC counterpart. Notable for its voice cast—which includes members of the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers—and gritty presentation, the game was praised for its atmosphere and pacing, though some critics pointed out its linear level design and limited multiplayer options. Still, Big Red One stands as a strong addition to the Call of Duty franchise, especially for fans of historical, story-rich shooters on sixth-generation consoles.