Call of Duty 2 Big Red One
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Activision
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01 Jan 2006
Call of Duty 2 Big Red One is a World War II-themed first-person shooter that puts players in the midst of some of the most intense battles of the war. The game follows an American soldier as he navigates through the deserts and cities of North Africa, fighting against the Axis powers.
The gameplay of Call of Duty 2 Big Red One is fast-paced and action-packed, with a strong emphasis on realism and historical accuracy. Players will experience the intensity of war firsthand, from the scorching desert heat to the muddy trenches of the battlefield. With a variety of multiplayer modes and a robust single-player campaign, Call of Duty 2 Big Red One is sure to keep players engaged for hours on end.
Call of Duty 2 Big Red One was released on November 18, 2005, exclusively for the PlayStation 2 console.
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a historical first-person shooter where players experience World War II through the eyes of a soldier in the legendary "Big Red One" infantry division. Players fight alongside their squad in various battles across Africa, Sicily, and Normandy, engaging enemy forces on land, sea, and air.
Story
INTRODUCTION
No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First. This is the 1st Infantry Division motto.
The First Expeditionary Division was organized on June 8, 1917, with initial units sailing to Europe the following week. On July 6th, it was officially designated the 1st Infantry Division. On October 23, the first American shells were launched in World War I, and two days later, the first American casualties were suffered. Both were from the 1st.
The Big Red One
Nicknamed the “Big Red One” for its distinctive patch, the Fighting First was the first American unit deployed to the Western Front in World War II. They were the first to liberate a European town and the first to take a German city.
They faced Rommel’s Afrika Korps, attacked Mussolini’s Italian Corps armies, repelled the Hermann Göring Panzer Division, and stormed Hitler’s Fortress Europa. They were ordinary soldiers asked to overcome extraordinary challenges. They are the Big Red One.
In Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, you will fight side by side with your squad as history comes alive. Following the Fighting First into Africa, Sicily, and Normandy, you’ll need your buddies around you, and they’ll need you. That’s what war is about, and it’s what Call of Duty 2: Big Red One is all about. In war, no one fights alone.
PROFILE MANAGER
After starting Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, you’ll see the Profile Manager screen.
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If this is your first time playing, create a new profile by selecting an empty slot with the directional buttons and pressing the button.
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Use the directional buttons to move the cursor and press the button to select your profile name.
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When finished, select the door icon on the lower right of the screen.
MAIN MENU
SINGLE PLAYER
As members of the Big Red One, you and your squad will take part in many battles that changed the fate of the world. Take the fight to the Vichy French, Italian, and German armies on land, sea, and in the air!
How to Play
PlayStation 2 Console Overview
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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disc tray
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RESET button
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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OPEN button
Note: Illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system.
Starting the Game
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
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Press the RESET button.
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When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
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Place the Call of Duty® 2: Big Red One disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
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Press the OPEN button again to close the disc tray.
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Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
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Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on playing the game.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Starting Up
To select menu options, use the ↑ and directional buttons to navigate. Highlight the desired option and press the button to accept.
To select a menu option, follow the on-screen button prompts and press the button to accept and the button to go back.
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One supports the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller. The left analog stick works the same as the directional buttons when navigating menu options.
Multiplayer
Take the war online! Get ready to fight with or against players from around the world in up to 16-player games! Please read the Multiplayer section to learn more about how to get started in Call of Duty 2: Big Red One online play.
Options
In the options menu, you can customize your game settings.
Gameplay Options
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Subtitles—When this is On, subtitle text will appear for all cinematic voiceovers.
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Crosshair—Turn Off your crosshair for a greater challenge.
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Friendly Tags—Select On to view the name and rank of your allies when you target them.
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Alternate Tank Control—With this On, the tank will move in the direction the left thumbstick is pushed. With this Off, the left thumbstick controls the direction the chassis is facing, and pushing up or down actually moves the tank.
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Enable ADS Toggle—With this On, pressing the L1 button once enables ADS, which can then be disabled by a second press of the L1 button.
Controller Options
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Invert Aim—When set to On, moving the right analog stick up makes your character look down, and vice versa.
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Vibration—Turn the controller vibration Off or On.
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Horizontal Sensitivity—Adjust your left and right look sensitivity.
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Vertical Sensitivity—Adjust your up and down look sensitivity.
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Configuration—Choose between four preconfigured controller settings.
Screen Options
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Size—Select either 4:3 (normal) or 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratios.
Sound Options
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Channels—Select Mono, Stereo or Dolby® ProLogic® II settings.
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Volume—Adjust the slider to change the volume.
Bonus Materials
All unlocked rewards can be found in this menu. Rewards are unlocked as single player missions are completed.
Heads-Up Display
Health Bar
This bar indicates your current health status. The bar reduces in size as you lose health. Once the bar is empty, you're officially killed in action.
Throughout your journey you'll encounter various types of health kits. Walk over a health kit or get near it and press the button to pick it up for a quick boost of health.
Ammunition Counter
The box above the health bar is your ammunition counter. The first number indicates the number of rounds in your current weapon's clip. The second number indicates the total number of available bullets for the current weapon. The number of remaining grenades is shown above the ammunition counter.
Crosshair
Use your crosshair to aim your weapon. When you run or walk, the crosshair widens, indicating the lack of accuracy that comes from attempting to aim while moving. The wider the crosshair, the less accurate your shots will be.
When you stop moving, you automatically steady your weapon and the crosshair narrows. It's often wisest to fire when completely stopped to ensure accurate shots. Crouching or lying prone also keeps the crosshair focused, and it's advisable to use these positions whenever possible.
Damage Indicator
Anytime you take damage, a red marker appears around the center of the screen, indicating the direction from which you're being attacked.
Mission Objectives
Throughout your campaign, mission objectives change dramatically depending on the situation. Press the SELECT button to show your mission objectives and get a status on each one.
Incomplete or in-progress mission objectives appear in green text. Completed mission objectives appear in grayed-out text.
Movement
Walking and Running
Though walking is slower than running, walking allows you to shoot more accurately (your crosshair doesn't widen as much as when running). Move the left analog stick slightly to walk
Controls
L2 button
Throw Grenades
L1 button
Aim down the sight (ADS)
(← and →) directional button
Lean left or right
(↑ and ↓) directional button
Switch between weapons
left analog stick
Move around- push lightly to walk, push all the way to run
L3 button (when pushed down)
Click and hold to sprint (multiplayer only)
SELECT button
Mission objectives (single player) or Scoreboard (multiplayer)
R2 button
Melee attack
R1 button
Fire the current weapon
▲ button
Change your stance up or jump while standing (prone to crouch to stand to jump)
● button
Change your stance down (stand to crouch to prone)
✖ button
Pick up items or interact with the environment
■ button
Reload
right analog stick
Look around
START button
Pause and Options menu
Enemies & Characters
Sgt. Glenn "Hawk" Hawkins
A 31-year-old stoic sergeant from Duluth, Minnesota, known for his strength from years of manual labor and a dry wit.
Pvt. Alvin "Brooklyn" Bloomfield
A 22-year-old from the Bronx, a huge baseball fan who enlisted to avoid college and was too short for the Air Force.
Pvt. Stephen Kelly
A 20-year-old, thin, pale, red-haired Yale student from Bridgeport, Connecticut, who loves to read and keeps a detailed journal.
Pvt. Victor "Vic" Denley
A 25-year-old from Jean, Texas, with a thick build, known for his enthusiasm to fight Hitler but also for being a notoriously bad shot.
Lt. Norman Delaney
A born leader from Chicago and West Point graduate, obsessed with tactics and known for remembering the names and stories of his men.
Pvt. John Jackson "Schmitty" Smith
A 28-year-old from Cleveland, good with his hands and previously a mechanic, who found himself in combat without training.
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