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  • Summary: Modern Combat 5: Blackout is an FPS game with 4 customizable classes that you can level up across single- and multiplayer.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Apple'N'Apps
    Jul 27, 2014
    100
    Modern Combat 5: Blackout is an absolute must that sets the new standard for iOS gaming.
  2. Aug 8, 2014
    90
    You may keep looking at it as a mere Call of Duty rip-off, but truth is Modern Combat 5: Blackout is the absolute best FPS you can play on a mobile device right now.
  3. Aug 22, 2014
    85
    The game has wonderful graphics and an intuitive gameplay. In the app there are many missions and many game modes. There are no in-app purchases and the game requires a persistent internet connection. The controls are very simple and the game offers many hours of gameplay.
  4. Jul 24, 2014
    80
    A big explosion of guns, grunts, and buzz cuts. You know exactly what you're getting with Modern Combat 5: Blackout.
  5. Aug 1, 2014
    80
    A must have for action fans.
  6. Aug 6, 2014
    70
    Blackout is as linear as first-person shooters get, and the control method is poor to say the least, but as a casual title it provides surprisingly epic shooting action.
  7. Aug 27, 2014
    40
    Modern Combat 5 delivers a shocking blow right after you launch the campaign as it turns out to be a hack job. Instead of traditional levels peppered with checkpoints and scripted cinematics as in previous MC games, you’re treated to a poor man’s version of Dead Trigger.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Negative: 6 out of 17
  1. Jul 25, 2014
    10
    Awesome game, totally lives up to the hype. The controls are smooth for a FPS and the changes to multiplayer are great. I know that theAwesome game, totally lives up to the hype. The controls are smooth for a FPS and the changes to multiplayer are great. I know that the always online requirement has some people angry but I personally love it cuz I can level up through campaign and multiplayer. Totally recommend this game for anyone who likes FPS or games in general. The graphics are mind blowing but it's a blast to play as well. U can customs anything to fit your style of play. Pick this up, no iap as well! Expand
  2. Jul 25, 2014
    10
    i am sorry i am dark vita 95 with my new account i was just jelous of modern combat 5 thats why i gave a bad review but when i played the gamei am sorry i am dark vita 95 with my new account i was just jelous of modern combat 5 thats why i gave a bad review but when i played the game it was awsome Expand
  3. Jul 25, 2014
    10
    great game great love it lovegreat game great love it love itttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt Expand
  4. Jul 25, 2014
    8
    An excellent fps for mobile. I was afraid that that modern combat 5 would be not able to live up to the hype.Boy was i wrong the graphics areAn excellent fps for mobile. I was afraid that that modern combat 5 would be not able to live up to the hype.Boy was i wrong the graphics are absolutely stunning and are starting to resemble console graphics. Even though you have a been there done that moment you still have alot of fun with the campaign and spec ops missions. As for the multiplayer the game has been altered for a slower style of combat which i really appreciate but dislike at the same time.Having the game running on 30 fps is actually a great move for a mobile game since it is very hard to control the game but you will learn the controls after some time . The Best part of the game is the character customization. There are 4 classes which include Sniper, Assault, Heavy and Recon .Each class has its own benefits and negatives. Having the experience points distributed from single player and multiplayer was a move that i had been waiting for. The reason is in previous modern combat games i was disappointed with not receiving any money for beating the story . Another excellent feature is that the game has absolutely no inapp purchases which is very welcoming as mobile games have been turned into a addictive slot machine that relies on your frustration to triggering you to put your hands in your wallet. The only negatives i have about this game is that the game is always online. This was a terrible decision because mobile games are meant to be played offline and everywhere hence the word "mobile" games, another drawbacks are the frequent crashes and server disconnects. Once Gameloft rectifies this ; this will reach perfection Expand
  5. May 14, 2023
    6
    I remember playing this years ago. I actually had some hope in mobile gaming back them.

    The game was nice. Ok campaign, nice multiplayer.
    I remember playing this years ago. I actually had some hope in mobile gaming back them.

    The game was nice. Ok campaign, nice multiplayer. Then, it changed a lot to survive in the market. Unfortunately, it killed him. But yeah, i have a lot of nice memories from the good times.
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  6. Oct 3, 2014
    3
    its best game I can play on tablet, but finished very fast all levels and then it just ends. multiplayer very often no other players and a lotits best game I can play on tablet, but finished very fast all levels and then it just ends. multiplayer very often no other players and a lot of disruption, servers are too often overloaded too. some bugs too, I cant use knife. hoping for more levels. you get very fast bored with the bots. lost interest very fast :-( Expand
  7. Jun 4, 2017
    0
    The plays great! However, all the adds, stalling to encourage purchases just takes the life out of the game. I uninstalled it, but reallyThe plays great! However, all the adds, stalling to encourage purchases just takes the life out of the game. I uninstalled it, but really liked it!. Hell, just charge me $30-$40 all at once, or so much a month, and let me play. Expand

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