Product ReviewsCall of Duty: Finest Hour (Sony PlayStation 2, 2004)

Awesome

I used to have this game back in high school until someone broke into my friends place and stole it when he was borrowing it. Was such a tragic loss as it was one of my favourites. But now thanks to you I now have the chance to relive that part of my childhood and I was not disappointed! Graphics haven't stood the test of time but I was instantly immersed in it, Thank you very much, Rated 5 stars.Read full review...

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An overrated classic

Control mechanics aren't smooth. Graphics haven't aged well. I consider some of the Medal of Honor games like Frontline, superior to this first COD installment.

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Finest Hour, The best war sim shooter game!

I bought this game when it first came out and I played it non stop. The graphics are a bit grainy, but the gameplay is smooth. The missions objectives are clear, yet far from easy to complete.
I enjoyed the realistic missions that are presented in this game. From the first mission, Not one step back, to the end; you'll enjoy this game.
The AI this game uses for it's computer oppenents, The Nazis, is incredible. You can play this game over and over again, I did, and not have one play the same as the last!
The maps are incredible. In one mission, you have to get to the tractor factory using the sewer system. There are so many side tunnels that I found several places I had not been before during previous plays.
The weapons are great too. My favorite is the Mosin Nagant Sniper Rifle. It is great to get in so close and snipe down a Panzerschreck from the window of the tractor factory just after the Nazi has come around the side of the building unaware!
My favorite mission has to be The Bridge at Remaggen though. I guess because my grandfather was really there and the way he described how it was, I feel as though the creators of this game have done a wonderful job. Fighting your way across a half blown up bridge against overwhelming odds. A hundred Nazis coming for you, Machine gun nests firing at you, Snipers shooting at you and all that's between you and the Almighty is the weapon in your hands and the steel supports of the bridge. If you manage to make your way across the bridge, you still have the tower to deal with, filled with Nazis hiding in every corner and around every bend of the staircase. If you make it to the top of the tower then you still have to repel the Stuka bombers attack!
A perfect game on every level!! I give this game a 6/5!!!!!Read full review...

One of the Finest First Person Shooters Available!

Reviewed for Big Boss Games by: L.E.G.

As a lover and avid player of FPS (First Person Shooter) type games, I am probably one of the toughest critics and a game must satisfy all my criteria for me to give it a 5/5 rating. Without any doubts, Call of Duty Finest Hour has successfully accomplished this lofty goal.

To start with, Call of Duty Finest Hour is entirely based on events that happened during World War II. But, ActiVision took on a bigger role than just making a video game and actually tries and succeeds in teaching us a brief history lesson. Granted it's very short and concise, but it helps to setup the game and it's many diverse and challenging levels.

You start out playing as a member of the Russian Army fighting with your comrades on the Eastern Front, from the Volga to Stalingrad. The missions can be somewhat difficult to finish, but the squad leader does give you instructions (just as if you were in the army) on what you need to do or where you need to go. "Blow up that building" and "Take out those machine guns" are typical fare. And most of the time you are a member of a "squad", so don't try to be all "Rambo" and try to defeat the Germans all by yourself. You will get slaughtered!

After you complete your mission(s) as one person, you are then placed in someone else’s shoes and get to fight the war from their perspective. Which also opens you up to using different weapons and driving around in tanks. But, this is not Grand Theft Auto. You can't go around and jump in vehicles and take off. Your tour of duty on the Eastern Front with the Russians takes a total of 8 sometimes-grueling missions. At least the game is very forgiving and lets you restart the mission at the last checkpoint.

After the Eastern Front, you are whisked off to North Africa to serve with the British Army in Tunisia. All of the buildings and backgrounds used in this game are simply amazing. There is a lot of rich and articulate detail to keep your attention. You will serve a total of 4 missions with the bulldogs. More neat weapons used by the Brits and a lot of blowing stuff up in these levels. G-D Save the Queen!

And last, but not least, you go to the Western Front to fight with the American Army. As in previous levels, you get more awesome weapons to shoot and tanks to drive. Some of the toughest battles will be fought with the Americans. A total of 7 missions await your shooting skills.

Call of Duty Finest Hour by ActiVision is available for the Playstation 2, Xbox and Gamecube. It is rated "T" for Teen and contains a ton of blood and a whole lot of violence. Since this game is based on World War II, blood and violence is to be expected. Total missions are 19 and 23 different weapons.

This game is Single Player only, but does offer multiplayer online broadband only and 2-16 players. Online gametypes are: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Search & Destroy.
Overall, this game was as close to perfect as they can get with very few technical glitches. Like one time I was crawling around on the floor and trying to climb a flight of stairs and my character just fell through some empty space to his terrible death.

This game was just so well balanced between missions, story, music and action that I had to give it a 5/5.

It's really an awesome game, so go ahead and get a copy.Read full review...

Good so far

I always wanted to play this game and so far, I am happy I got it now. No scratches or stop only a pause that causes me to restart the game. But I am still happy I can play.

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Great Game!

I loved the game play of this game! The realism of this game is super intense. The battles feel real with every corner you turn. Also, you will not be bored easily. You will always be encountering Germans left and right. The best part about this game is that you get to experince World War II from three different points of view, The Russians, The British, and of course the Americans. This is one of the best World War II game's that I have ever played so this is why I give this game a 5/5!Read full review...

Was a great game for World War 2

Was more realistic then the Medal of Honor games, and had a bit better graphics and better AI. The computer was smarter than in Medal of Honor games. It took up positions and was able to keep you pinned down in a position for a while. Took me a while to finsh some missions, because I kept getting pinned down, and could not attack the enemy with just myself. This game gave you smart AI and beat a lot of first person games that I have played in the past. In my opinion.Read full review...

Having fun with multiplayer

My favorite ww2 video games and movies us won ww2 and axis team lost!

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Motivational title-You hope it will be your finest hour

I purchased this PS-2 game as a Christmas gift at the request of my 8 year old son. I also have an 11 year old son who plays these games. Both children seem to enjoy the game immensely. My 11 year old son seems to play the game more often. The game is very realistic and action-packed. The scenes in the aircraft are very realistic according to both children. You seem to definitely need great coordination to play.Read full review...

one of the best military games around!!!

This game is great. It is a nonstop action game. It may be the most intense war games around. When I bought this game I was expecting just another war game,but I had actually bought a game that was clearly better than others. This game has a great sroryline and plot. It really brings out reality. This game has nonstop action, a great storyline, and awsome levels. You realy feel like you are in the game. It was definately worth the money!Read full review...