Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare review

I remember back in the day when Call of Duty (cod) came out. It as amidst a ton of cruddy WW2 shooters, and it really stood out. And I remember all the rumors when that first trailer came out for this game... Anyway, the final result is spectacular.

When I first got this, I wondered how the CoD formula would translate into the modern period. Well, it dos. Same intense CoD formula, just an ak-47 replaces the Thompson. But now you can call in air strikes, use flash bangs... The CoD formula has been updated and improved in this rendition. One of the key differences is the amount of allies you have. It's now about 12 vs 20 or 30, but your guys are allot better then the enemies. The next change makes a huge impact on gameplay: shooting through walls. You standard infantry gun will go right through a wall and into an enemy. While this might sound like a minor change, it really makes the game feel allot more realistic, while adding tactical depth. So while the single player campaign is great and all, the multiplayer is even better.

A variety of game modes give enough variety, but the customization system gives the game some legs. You can choose your weapons from submachine guns, shotguns, sniper rifles, and assault rifles and a pistol, followed by another piece of equipment. This could be an rpg, or some claymores, or a few flash bangs. The final part of this formula is the perks. These give your trooper a leg up over he competition. They can give you more health, a better fire rate, more ammo, more damage... All the basics are here, but a few ones that you would not expect show up. On top of that, you can get attachments to your weapon. All of these factors lead to a few interesting classes, like a sniper that will pin you down then hit you through the cover, or a stealth class that never shows up on a radar and just knifes people. while some perks feel a little imbalanced, overall theres no clear winner.


Call of Duty 4 is an intense first person shooter that, while not perfect, provides some great times with an addicting multiplayer experience. This is one of the great games of the year, maybe even a little better then Halo 3.
9.5 out of 10