Call Of Duty - Modern Warfare Review | The Best Call Of Duty Game In A Decade

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) was one of the most popular shooters of all time, and it made Call of Duty a household name. When you reboot a game like that, you’re playing with fire, and it’s clear from the start that developer Infinity Ward knew how important this entry was not just for longtime fans, but for the future of the franchise.

The game takes place before the events of Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, but since this is a re-imagining of the entire story, developer Infinity Ward still has plenty of room to not simply revisit the events of those earlier games, but alter and expand upon them however they see fit.

It’s also a return to a more grounded, realistic military shooter after years of futuristic entries (Call Of Duty: WWII notwithstanding). Gone are advanced mobility mechanics–double-jumping and wall-running–and good riddance. You’re still able to slide into a crouch, and Infinity Ward has added door-mechanics that allow you to either open doors slowly or burst through, making your entrances that much more dramatic.

Graphics and Sound

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare might just be the most photo-realistic video game I’ve ever played. The faces are just about as close to “real” as I’ve ever seen in a game.

The excellent weapon sound design is one reason why this franchise’s gunplay is so good. Like the graphics, the sound design has improved over the years and it just makes the shooting that much tighter and more intense.

The Campaign

 I played Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare’s campaign. I died regularly but never got stuck. I’m going to play it again on “Veteran” to really amp up the challenge, it is very amazing to take all that challenges in the game.

I’ll be very upfront about this: I like almost all of them. Some are better than others, but they’re always entertaining. Besides, you can fine-tune the difficulty to exactly the level of challenge you want. There’s all kinds of historical fiction out there, with made-up countries and conflicts. I've played every call of duty game but this is something more than expectations. I've really enjoyed to play this game.

Story and Missons

There are some other familiar faces, as well, though Price looms largest. Most of the other characters are new. A talented cast paired with impressive writing and almost lifelike facial graphics and animation makes every cutscene enjoyable.

The game’s two primary playable characters are Alex (Chad Michael Collins), an American CIA operative, and Kyle Garrick (Elliot Knight), a British soldier in the SAS. 

The game largely takes place in the present timeline, but occasionally dips back into Farah and her brother Hadir’s backstory. These are the sequences you play as Farah (for the most part). Everything else switches between Alex and Kyle, and you’ll bounce all over the place for these missions.

From start to finish, Modern Warfare’s campaign is a tense, challenging, brutal and beautiful experience. It’s Call Of Duty, so don’t expect the most emotional or profound story. Expect an intense, action-packed shooter with plenty of military jargon, some surprisingly relatable characters, and lots of violence. It’s the best game in the decade and I’m thrilled that Infinity Ward has taken the franchise back to its Modern Warfare roots.

Multiplayer

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare’s comes with competitive multiplayer and co-operative Special Ops. Progression carries over between these two modes, and bits of story also cross over between the campaign and Special Ops, while multiplayer maps are often clearly inspired by levels in the campaign.

I love it, quite frankly. It took me a little while to get used to the new maps and play-style, but I really enjoy them now, including ones, an urban map set in London replete with large buses, city streets and cramped indoor areas.

• Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One

• Developer: Infinity Ward

• Publisher: Activision

• Release Date: October 25, 2019

• Score: 9 out of 10