Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour

 iOS
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. AppSmile
    Dec 14, 2012
    100
    Featuring graphics, sound, and gameplay that continue to push the envelope for mobile gaming, Modern Combat 4 is an engaging and immersive juggernaut that absolutely blows us away.
  2. AppSpy
    Dec 6, 2012
    100
    Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour may still fall short of its console brethren, but it still remains a predictably solid series for the iOS platform and one that only gets more gorgeous with each generation.
  3. Slide to Play
    Dec 5, 2012
    100
    Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is the closest they've come yet to recreating a recent Call of Duty game on iOS.
  5. Gamereactor Denmark
    Dec 7, 2012
    90
    The single-player campaign is completely generic, but multiplayer shines, and we can't help but be impressed with what Gamefly are able to squeeze out of the hardware. This is the kind of shooter we were hoping to see on Vita.
  6. TouchGen
    Dec 5, 2012
    90
    What Gameloft have created here is almost the complete package. It is truly AAA in scope and presentation. It's just a shame that it is still lacking decent AI routines for enemies and the voice acting it deserves. Of course, take things out of the campaign mode and into multiplayer, and MC4 really shines.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 6, 2012
    85
    Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is a solid FPS, with a blockbuster direction and stunning graphics. The touch controls work fine and are fully customizable, but they lack of an auto-fire option.
  8. Impulsegamer
    Feb 14, 2013
    82
    MC4 is a fun, action-packed FPS with some interesting gameplay elements. Some elements don’t really work as well, but they do make MC4 that little bit more interesting than your average run-of-the-mill FPS.
  9. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 19, 2012
    80
    Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is an important step for Gameloft's franchise. If you are truly in love with FPS and mobile playing does not scare you, you shouldn't miss it.
  10. Modojo
    Dec 7, 2012
    80
    We have nothing but positive things to say about the spectacle. Having such a graphically-rich title on iPhone and iPad screens is remarkable. At the same time, and if we expect video games to grow up, publishers need to invest the same effort into the other components, especially when dealing with the fourth entry of a popular franchise.
  11. 148Apps
    Dec 6, 2012
    80
    The multiplayer is the real star here: there's a whole bevy of modes to check out with players form around the world.
  12. TouchArcade
    Dec 5, 2012
    80
    While some may complain about the lack of significant improvements, I'm willing to be satisfied with the fact that Gameloft has taken a successful series and preserved the single player campaign with small changes and improvements to an otherwise well-done formula.
  13. IGN
    Dec 6, 2012
    78
    Modern Combat 4 might be a small step backwards but it's still an impressive, action-packed adventure. At its best, the game offers up real moments of intense gunplay.
  14. Games Master UK
    Feb 10, 2013
    75
    One of the most gorgeous games we've yet seen on mobile. [March 2013, p.93]
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  15. Everyeye.it
    Jan 7, 2013
    70
    Modern Combat 4 is another good production for Gameloft that will surely convince the tablet and smartphone owners who do not identify sharply in the category of gamer.
  16. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 6, 2012
    70
    Occasionally messy, often offensive, but sometimes brilliant, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is a blend of entertainment and frustration unlike anything else.
  17. Gamereactor Sweden
    Dec 12, 2012
    60
    Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is a really cheap alternative to the real Call of Dutys, but don't expect the same amount of content and polish.
  18. Riot Pixels
    Jan 27, 2013
    55
    Despite improved graphics and Havok-powered physics, Zero Hour is nowhere near as spectacular as Modern Combat 3. Scripted on-rails sequences where you control drones is the only thing that breaks 4 hours of monotonous shooting at numb-brained enemies.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 44
  3. Negative: 10 out of 44
  1. idohaker
    Mar 17, 2013
    10
    modern combat 4 is the best shooter i played on smartphone.for me it was better from n.o.v.a 3 and n.o.v.a 3 was realy good.this game havemodern combat 4 is the best shooter i played on smartphone.for me it was better from n.o.v.a 3 and n.o.v.a 3 was realy good.this game have some of the best graphics for smartphone games.the story is damm good and the multiplayer is awsome.just buy it… Full Review »
  2. lukd
    Jan 6, 2013
    10
    awesom. I love it . Multiplayer is awesome and the graphics are great and it is fun game.definitly a buy for mc ers. The story is ok though itawesom. I love it . Multiplayer is awesome and the graphics are great and it is fun game.definitly a buy for mc ers. The story is ok though it is not as long as mc3… Full Review »
  3. gamer27997
    Dec 31, 2012
    8
    For a moment thought that i was playing on the computer. Pretty good graphics, nice story. And multipayer is quite good(i haven't play so muchFor a moment thought that i was playing on the computer. Pretty good graphics, nice story. And multipayer is quite good(i haven't play so much multi). Sometimes the game crashes but Gameloft the gradually improving.… Full Review »
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