Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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  1. TimP.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    Very good new style of FPS game no one evry made like this game.
  2. Airiak
    Nov 17, 2007
    5
    Nothing new or innovative. Same gameplay we've seen three times already, just a new setting.
  3. JoeT.
    Nov 19, 2007
    7
    This is a graphically gorgeous game with perfect pacing in the missions and story lines (check out that alliteration). The CoD guys have given us another gorgeous war movie to live through. Unfortunately, if this one was a movie, it would only be fifteen minutes long... and it would have the same plot as the last full length feature WWII movie. It's a great console title, but it just This is a graphically gorgeous game with perfect pacing in the missions and story lines (check out that alliteration). The CoD guys have given us another gorgeous war movie to live through. Unfortunately, if this one was a movie, it would only be fifteen minutes long... and it would have the same plot as the last full length feature WWII movie. It's a great console title, but it just doesn't measure up on PC. It was too short and not original enough to warrant playing through again, no matter how many un-lockable mods they added. So, perfect cinematic, immersive mission pacing, and Wow!!! graphics notwithstanding, I can… Expand
  4. notasgoodascrysis
    Nov 19, 2007
    6
    Ok this is a 'good' game with none of the flaws or annoyances that Bioshock had (another of this years highest rated FPS games). The cinematics and some of the graphics aver very well done, it has some immersive moments. As a game it's very short, it's very linear and it's very static. I've been spoiled by games that you actually 'interact with' Ok this is a 'good' game with none of the flaws or annoyances that Bioshock had (another of this years highest rated FPS games). The cinematics and some of the graphics aver very well done, it has some immersive moments. As a game it's very short, it's very linear and it's very static. I've been spoiled by games that you actually 'interact with' (not a new concept) but in COD4 everything is stuck to the ground. The maps look like basic geometry prettied up with decent textures and ok lighting but with static foliage and lack of physics in the details. This removes the believability of the game. However if you like to run and gun on rails this is about the best game for it, if you prefer to think and interact then get Crysis.… Expand
  5. MysenS.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    There's over 100,000 words in Webster's Dictionary. But there's no word that defines how great Call of Duty 4 is. The graphics are utterly spectacular, the singleplayer capaign is brilliant since evey level is unique in some way, shape, or form, the multiplayer is chaotic and very addicting, and the new story really gives this game a work out. Even if you have to have lower There's over 100,000 words in Webster's Dictionary. But there's no word that defines how great Call of Duty 4 is. The graphics are utterly spectacular, the singleplayer capaign is brilliant since evey level is unique in some way, shape, or form, the multiplayer is chaotic and very addicting, and the new story really gives this game a work out. Even if you have to have lower graphics to support the game, trust me, every second of the gameplay is worth it. Multiplayer's fantastic too with its huge array of game modes, upgradable and customizable weapons, and a seriously awesome ranking system. If you need a great way to spend $50 besides on the Orange Box (which is also very good), then get Call of Duty 4, one of the best FPS games ever made.… Expand
  6. RonK.
    Nov 20, 2007
    9
    At first impression of the game from all the trailers i have seen, this looked like more of a war movie then a game, and once I started to play it, I realized how much of a good thing that is. While the single-player mode quite short, the cinematic quality of the game adds a perspunique perspective that makes every moment of it worth playing. Single-player - Although short, this mode adds At first impression of the game from all the trailers i have seen, this looked like more of a war movie then a game, and once I started to play it, I realized how much of a good thing that is. While the single-player mode quite short, the cinematic quality of the game adds a perspunique perspective that makes every moment of it worth playing. Single-player - Although short, this mode adds a new way to play an FPS. You play as various characters, but not all of the missions or about combat. You have your run of the mill "go here, kill this", but you have your levels with zero combat, which may sound bad for a FPS, but adds a new way of story telling in this genre. From being carried off my enemy soliders to crawling out of a downed helicopter. The game is smooth, and doesnt shove in meaninglessly large areas just to expand the game length. 9/10 Multi-player - Upon entering your first multi-p[layer session, your options are fairly limited as to what you can come in as, but for a good reason. They have created an RPG-like setting with the online modes in which you get EXP (experiance points) from killing your enemies, and bonuses for each map depending on how well you performed. As you level up in ranks, more modes are unlocked, which eventually allow you to customize your class, weapon loadout, and your camo for each weapon. Other additions are that you can add traits to your classes including more powerful rounds, increased health, and increased accuracy. The levels load quickly and the respawn rate in incredibly quick. There are many modes that make this the perfect multi-player experiance. 10/10 Sound - Ultra-realistic sounds create a more in depth atmosphere which drags you into the game. The score is similar to other games in the genre, but it's the art direction that really adds a plus. Weapon fire volume depends on which weapon, ranging from ultra quiet silced weapons to the annoyingly loud machine guns. The music coes on when needed, the radio sound uality is perfect, and the sound effects leave you with nothing more but excitement. In the multi-player modes voices are added that actually would be heard in a real life setting, making the experiance more intense and realistic. 10/10 Graphics - While better graphics have been seen per model in games liek Gears of War and Rainbow Six: Vegas, this game does what it needs, and does it well. The details they put in are near perfect, allowing for customization of the qulaity depending on the build of your machine. I run this at the maximum quality my computer allows, and there is very little lag, allowin for it to stay fun, and still look amazing. Immense details in the distance also makes for a nice realism. 9/10 Overall, this game is enjoyable in many different levels. The cinematic video and sound quality, the balance of action and storytelling, and the game modes make this game able to play for hours on end. 9.5/10 overall.… Expand
  7. TravisB.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    This game is one of the best games ive ever played. the fact that you can shoot through walls and stuff its awsome!!!
  8. Marc-AndréD.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    Really good game, short solo, but I don't care since Multi is the main point, like in BF2.
  9. JohnM.
    Nov 28, 2007
    10
    The single-player campaign is a short but incredibly polished single-player campaign with a plot straight out of 24. The fact that enemies respawn if you don't move forward can sometimes lead to a slight feeling of luck in getting through missions though. Don't be fooled, multiplayer is what this game is built around. I've played more of COD4's multiplayer game alone The single-player campaign is a short but incredibly polished single-player campaign with a plot straight out of 24. The fact that enemies respawn if you don't move forward can sometimes lead to a slight feeling of luck in getting through missions though. Don't be fooled, multiplayer is what this game is built around. I've played more of COD4's multiplayer game alone than I've played any other game this year. It's incredibly cerebral, fantastic for team play, and fast enough to feel arcadey without sacrificing a sense of realism. A lot of other games may be pushing more artistic and design boundaries this year, but this is easily the game that I've played the most and enjoyed the most.… Expand
  10. DanyT.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    I've played so many fps games, Far Cry, CoD 1 and 2, bioshock, half-life 1 and 2, Battlefield 1942, BF2, to name just a few and none of them can compare to CoD 4 for the sensation of being right into the action in both, solo campain and multi-players. It's the best of both world
  11. SamF.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    I usually don't start off a review by saying Holy @#$! but this game is incredible. Starting with the graphics, its as close to photorealistic as many people would expect which is done very well. You have vehicles that explode when damaged and other items can be destroyed too. The intense gameplay is there just like all the other COD Games but take the story , weapons and scenery I usually don't start off a review by saying Holy @#$! but this game is incredible. Starting with the graphics, its as close to photorealistic as many people would expect which is done very well. You have vehicles that explode when damaged and other items can be destroyed too. The intense gameplay is there just like all the other COD Games but take the story , weapons and scenery into modern times. Oh and I almost forget about the Nuke...yes a nuke is involved in the storyline and if thats not enough ... The terrorists have taken control of it. Anyone interested in FPS Games has to buy this title. Its that good.… Expand
  12. JaakkoK.
    Nov 9, 2007
    10
    I give this game full points. It is one of the best games I've ever played. Everything maxed out it looks awesome. The game feels very similiar to Call of Duty 2, but is still differend. It is more fast paced, has more weapons and you can pretty much customize your character the way you want. If you like fps-games, you'll love this. A must buy. If your pc can't match the I give this game full points. It is one of the best games I've ever played. Everything maxed out it looks awesome. The game feels very similiar to Call of Duty 2, but is still differend. It is more fast paced, has more weapons and you can pretty much customize your character the way you want. If you like fps-games, you'll love this. A must buy. If your pc can't match the minimium requirements, I recommend reading Firingsquads 500$ pc upgrade, just google it.… Expand
  13. EugenC.
    Dec 13, 2007
    10
    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare shows that you don
  14. Kenneth
    Dec 2, 2007
    9
    The single player is WAY TOO short, but the story and gameplay is worth it. For the people who complained about the cover system, if you want a magic soul coming out of your body to magically see around corners just by turning your head crap, go play something stupid like Rainbow Six: Vegas by Ubisoft who managed to take one of the most realistic shooters, Rainbow Six, and turn it into an The single player is WAY TOO short, but the story and gameplay is worth it. For the people who complained about the cover system, if you want a magic soul coming out of your body to magically see around corners just by turning your head crap, go play something stupid like Rainbow Six: Vegas by Ubisoft who managed to take one of the most realistic shooters, Rainbow Six, and turn it into an arcade console shooter. This game is also not at all realistic, but I loved that at least they NEVER took you out of 1st person view. That added to the immersion and was one of the biggest selling points for me.… Expand
  15. AlexW.
    Dec 29, 2007
    9
    This game features a stunning array of game play in a fairly robust package. Many compare this with Crysis, which simple cannot even be run on many machines let alone run well enough to the be as pleasurable as COD4. Many aspects of the gameplay are inventive, enjoyable and a truly engaging experience. The strong online play combined with the bootcamp single player campaign prove ot be This game features a stunning array of game play in a fairly robust package. Many compare this with Crysis, which simple cannot even be run on many machines let alone run well enough to the be as pleasurable as COD4. Many aspects of the gameplay are inventive, enjoyable and a truly engaging experience. The strong online play combined with the bootcamp single player campaign prove ot be fully entertaining and well worth every penny.… Expand
  16. DevillllD.
    Dec 29, 2007
    10
    I will give it a ten because its the best a video game can get. Realistic effects and tactics. Being a marine making me see how much of effort these guys have put into it to make it the way it is. Attention to details and variety of playing modes. Its fantastic game.
  17. J.J.
    Dec 3, 2007
    9
    Pretty good. Probably the most fun I've had in an FPS since Max Payne II. (The PC embodying what are at other time NPCs, the self-consciously cinematic quality, the slow-motion set pieces that aren't quite cutscenes, the recycling of certain environments just to run them backwards, all remind me of that game. But i digress.) COD4 is short; it clocks in at about 5-6 hours, which Pretty good. Probably the most fun I've had in an FPS since Max Payne II. (The PC embodying what are at other time NPCs, the self-consciously cinematic quality, the slow-motion set pieces that aren't quite cutscenes, the recycling of certain environments just to run them backwards, all remind me of that game. But i digress.) COD4 is short; it clocks in at about 5-6 hours, which is 1/3 the length of your typical game. To make up for it, the developers clearly tried to pack as much action into that 5 hours as possible. If games could be clocked on an APM meter (Action Per Minute, of course), COD4 would peg the scale. Like a typical shooter, you kill lots of the same enemies; unlike a typical shooter, however, it doesn't get boring because there's always a fresh, new objective you'll be working for. And yeah, you might kill waves of the same baddies again and again like a standard FPS, but as the plot drives relentlessly, and the uqiquitous firefights have clearly been engineered to be over-the-top intense. Moreover, it seems as if every sub-misson has its own hook, something imaginiative in it that leads to a different turn of gameplay. Perhaps the most radical of these is a sub-chapter in which you find yourself behind the turrets of an AC130 gunship, and your screen looks and sounds exactly like the night vision gun-camera footage you've probably seen on CNN. (There's really a lot that could be said here about the attention to fun and general creativity that the devs put into the missions, but I don't really have the time or space.) As for PC hardware requirements, they aren't too bad for a port. Unless you have a really high end machine, you should probably be playing on medium settings. Overall, it all ends up looking quite good, and COD4 is only moderately a resource hog, considering what you get to look at on the screen. Now the negatives, which I suspect most reviewers won't get into, simply because the game is such a good time. Your NPC is the"'FNG" of your special forces team, and yet the game is designed around a sort of stealthed point-capture system, in which every firefight could go on indefinitely, unless you, the FNG, charge to the next 'point'. That, in my mind, makes you the de facto leader of the squad, although your NPC companions, who outrank you, and are otherwise enjoyable, will never take the lead or do anything at all useful without you. One could argue that they are there only to trigger only door breachings, since no doors in the game are actually openable. Yeah, they shoot and move and seem to do all sorts of stuff, but if the success of a firefight always depends on the PC charging to the next 'point', and not how many endlessly-spawning NPC baddies get gunned down, then that's a game mechanic that makes your 'team' ultimately superfluous. What's worse is often your companions are downright frustrating because they are so good at doing nothing. In short, you can't rely on them to cover you back, or to think about shooting at that enemy around the corner, because they just won't. At the very end of the game, there's a rather cheap and frustrating section where you must enter a T-shaped hall, and you end up with baddies on the left and right. You must advance down one of them; but you get shot in the back if you try to shoot down one of the halls. And your two companions just stand there, a foot way, waiting for you to somehow kill both. Another negative: Character movement. There is no leaning, which is old-school by now, but COD4 doesn't have it, and it really needs it. If COD4 had R6 Vegas' 3rd person perspective while taking cover (which you do lots and lots of in COD4-- every point capture depends on it), it would be a beautiful thing. Multiplayer is pretty good, and the devs did right when they borrowed the rank system from RTCW for online play advancement. There is zero visual customization, however; R6 Vegas is king, to my mind, of war shooters that let you choose how your avatar will appear; in COD4 there is nothing. You get a randomly generated face, clothes, etc. Somewhat disappointing. All in all, it's a good game. Fun. Varied. Intense. Memorable. I've given it a solid 9.… Expand
  18. Czar
    Dec 3, 2007
    10
    I got crysis and COD 4 at the same time. I quickly became bored with crysis, lovely gfx, but no surprises. Swit6ched to COD4 and can't put it down. The little side missions are just awesome. In places you have you hand being held but in other levels there is scope to try different tactics and attacking routes. Some way cool surpises and scenes in this game.
  19. JariH.
    Dec 5, 2007
    9
    RPG flying and soldiers dying. Trulu beatiful game!
  20. AhmedK.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    Great game,guns,graphics amazing.
  21. JuanV.
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    This is my favorite game. they really exceeded the limit and went way out of the box for this game.
  22. ChrisG.
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    Honestly the best game i've played all year.. possibly ever, extremely emmerisive if you select the correct difficulity for yourself, and if Single player wasnt enough there is a ROCK solid multiplayer mode with unlocables making you feel like your always achievieing somehting Game of the Year by a longshot for me.
  23. SeanF.
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    A very intense game, one of the best single player campaigns yet, as good has HL2's and the MSG series stories. However, it is slightly lacking in online play, but everything else more than makes up for it.
  24. MikeM.
    Jan 13, 2008
    9
    Excellent online FPS game. I heard there is a single-player bit too, I missed that though. I just rather play with my friends and meet new people who enjoy shooting each other to death. :) The game is very well polished, I haven't seen a single bug yet, amazing! The gameplay is exhilarating, almost too intense sometimes, I love it! Realistic weapons, but the recoil is way too easy to Excellent online FPS game. I heard there is a single-player bit too, I missed that though. I just rather play with my friends and meet new people who enjoy shooting each other to death. :) The game is very well polished, I haven't seen a single bug yet, amazing! The gameplay is exhilarating, almost too intense sometimes, I love it! Realistic weapons, but the recoil is way too easy to control, spray and pray is a common tactic.… Expand
  25. www.FragXperts.com
    Oct 15, 2008
    10
    To all those who want a SP game, go play something else. The MP is by far the best out there, and will be for years to come. Those that cry are the ones who hide in a corner with a sniper rifle the entire map and whine about getting their face raped by someone with actual skill. O.o Get some!
  26. GordonJ.
    Jan 9, 2008
    10
    Best graphics, physics, and gameplay i've ever seen in a wargame.. didn't play cod3, but cod2 was proper manotinous. Play this game on pc, looks like crap on consoles, as well pc has a much better online community with actual moders as aposed to waiting for the devs to release stuff, if they ever do.
  27. AustinC.
    Feb 10, 2008
    10
    This game has great single-player, but what makes this game the best is definitely the multiplayer, with over 50 ranks, and a variety of different weapons with skins to make them look better, than they already are. This game is really fun, to earn your levels, by killing other players in online servers. In most games, it's hard to get levels, but in Call of Duty 4, It's actually This game has great single-player, but what makes this game the best is definitely the multiplayer, with over 50 ranks, and a variety of different weapons with skins to make them look better, than they already are. This game is really fun, to earn your levels, by killing other players in online servers. In most games, it's hard to get levels, but in Call of Duty 4, It's actually possible for the low level noobies, to kill high levels, which will give them a great deal of experience. Not just can you unlock weapons, and skins for those weapons, you can unlock accessories for your guns, such as laser sight, and a silencer.… Expand
  28. AdamS.
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Absolutely one of the top games I've ever played! Singleplayer was perfect! Multiplayer even better and I'm sure I'll keep on playing this game for a very long time! Though singleplayer was a bit short it wasn't that bad so it would decrease my rating! It's funnier than for example Super Mario Galaxy, which also is a pretty clear 10. Everybody should have a copy Absolutely one of the top games I've ever played! Singleplayer was perfect! Multiplayer even better and I'm sure I'll keep on playing this game for a very long time! Though singleplayer was a bit short it wasn't that bad so it would decrease my rating! It's funnier than for example Super Mario Galaxy, which also is a pretty clear 10. Everybody should have a copy of this game!… Expand
  29. MikeN.
    Mar 1, 2008
    9
    Nobody does rail-road games with huge cinematic sequences like the Call of Duty series; and Call of Duty 4 is the best yet. It
  30. KielR.
    Mar 22, 2008
    10
    Nothing to say! JUST GREAT GAME!
  31. Bangell
    Mar 25, 2008
    9
    The single player is thrilling. The multiplayer, however, is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! As you complete achievements, win matches, and gain kills, you'll unlock new weapons, perks and equipment. I got to level 18 (that's about halfway) in a single evening. You can take any role in a variety of game modes. Don your ghillie suit, and snipe from the tall grass, clear out campers with a The single player is thrilling. The multiplayer, however, is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! As you complete achievements, win matches, and gain kills, you'll unlock new weapons, perks and equipment. I got to level 18 (that's about halfway) in a single evening. You can take any role in a variety of game modes. Don your ghillie suit, and snipe from the tall grass, clear out campers with a shotgun, or run around blasting people with an RPD for massive firepower. The single player is slightly short, but damn sweet. Worth it if you're only going to play SP or MP. Amazing FPS action.… Expand
  32. MaximeL.
    Mar 26, 2008
    10
    One word..INTENSE!! I've been playing for hours online on my ps3 on an 50" plasma tv and a logitech Z-5500 and it's sick. I've heard the single player campaign is rather short, but if you play on the highest difficulty, you'll see that it can lasts for quite a while!!! A friend recommended this game to me and I'm not disappointed. I think it is the best console One word..INTENSE!! I've been playing for hours online on my ps3 on an 50" plasma tv and a logitech Z-5500 and it's sick. I've heard the single player campaign is rather short, but if you play on the highest difficulty, you'll see that it can lasts for quite a while!!! A friend recommended this game to me and I'm not disappointed. I think it is the best console FPS to date. Put simply, go buy it!… Expand
  33. NickL.
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    This game ownes it has a good story and it online games are vary cool but some times you can get mad.
  34. UélintonM.
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    It's the best war game!!!
  35. RicardoV.
    Apr 13, 2008
    10
    Great game! Non stopping action, incredible graphics!
  36. JamesR.
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    Absolutely Gorgeous game single player is great multiplayer is great. The fun never ends.
  37. PeterS.
    Apr 25, 2008
    10
    This game s absolutely superb. Almost too perfectly balanced... If you think this game blows or it's broken... well... the fault is yours...
  38. JosephC.
    May 11, 2008
    9
    The game is absolutely amazing. This one blows all of my FPS games out of the water, and I own atleast 11 games in that genre. The single player mode is both intense, and fun, while the multiplayer mode is amazing too (though it's a little off balance since some guys like to air strike a bit...too much haha). I'd say this is the best in the COD series, and is THE BEST FPS game The game is absolutely amazing. This one blows all of my FPS games out of the water, and I own atleast 11 games in that genre. The single player mode is both intense, and fun, while the multiplayer mode is amazing too (though it's a little off balance since some guys like to air strike a bit...too much haha). I'd say this is the best in the COD series, and is THE BEST FPS game out right now. I haven't even touched CSS that much because of this game. It's worth the $50, get it NOW.… Expand
  39. JustinO.
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Call Of Duty is great. The online is the best! Even the campaign isn't too short, although i see many that say it is. The graphics are amazing and by far the best army/war/shooting game I've played! Worth the money!
  40. KieranP.
    Jun 13, 2008
    10
    I love this game so much me and my friend play it, and all we can talk about is this game.
  41. BillyBob
    Jun 2, 2008
    10
    I bought this for the online play, and boy was I impressed. I haven't had this much fun since the days of Quake.
  42. ChuckS.
    Jun 29, 2008
    10
    Excellent game overall. Graphics are top notch & storyline is outstanding. You feel like you are really at the scene of battle- it's scary!
  43. GabrielT.
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    This Game ROCKS!
  44. RyanSingharaj
    Jul 9, 2008
    10
    Pros : graphics, gameplay, guns, action, Love it! Cons : Story, the game gets boring after a while but still fun.
  45. JohnM
    Aug 20, 2008
    10
    Aaron L if u have played fps for 10 years all that means is no life this game don't deserve no 2 its one of the best fps out there and crisis is a good game but if u don't have a good comp u cant play it-- anyways cod4 never played it on the comp i play on 360 best shooter i have i totally gave up playin halo this game blows any shooter out of the water good job infinite ward.
  46. AnonymousMC
    Sep 17, 2008
    9
    Anyone who criticizes heavily about realism while talking about COD4 should question their own intelligence - especially Joe C. Realism is never a fair ground used to judge games. Personal preferences about realism of games is fine, but forcing your own beliefs and claiming that people are "shallow" because they play unrealistic games just proves that you're a self-centered snob.Anyone who criticizes heavily about realism while talking about COD4 should question their own intelligence - especially Joe C. Realism is never a fair ground used to judge games. Personal preferences about realism of games is fine, but forcing your own beliefs and claiming that people are "shallow" because they play unrealistic games just proves that you're a self-centered snob. Furthermore, the Call of Duty series was never meant to take on a very realistic gameplay style. The graphics might not be as good as crysis, but it is unchallenged in optimsation, right out of the box - with barely any stuttering or frame rate drops, which is a hallmark technical masterpieces. As an entertainment product (and NOT a military simulation), COD4 clearly succeeds. Counter-strike fanboys most likely related COD4's multiplayer to Halo (which are undeniably similar) will usually give you every lame excuse they can think of to undermine this game just simply because of prejudice and their inability to have an open mind about games. Counter-strike is as much of a run and gun as COD4 when rifles and SMGs and concerned, sniping in both games are also very similar. It's just amazing to find people contradicting themselves by claiming that ranks are useless, yet counter-strike doesn't even feature anything like that. Weapon customisation is non-existent in counter-strike either.… Expand
  47. KjetilB.
    Sep 21, 2008
    9
    The best FPS so far. I do how ever miss large maps and vehicles as we had in joint, and I'm loking forward to ARMA2. These games how ever can not be directly compared as there are two compleatly different gaming styles.
  48. JustinB.
    Nov 21, 2009
    10
    Best FPS i have ever played. Great graphics and online play. I recommend this game to everyone. Also this is a wonderful LAN game.
  49. LasseR.
    Oct 22, 2009
    10
    This is the best shooting game i've ever played. i have played this game in over a year on PSN and i would lety it get a 10. the storyline is realistic to the S.A.S and USMC missions and weapons are just fantastic. The online gameplay is good although the pc users complain about cheaters, instead of complaining here send a message to infinity ward and they would have been making a This is the best shooting game i've ever played. i have played this game in over a year on PSN and i would lety it get a 10. the storyline is realistic to the S.A.S and USMC missions and weapons are just fantastic. The online gameplay is good although the pc users complain about cheaters, instead of complaining here send a message to infinity ward and they would have been making a patch, but now it's too late so. back to the topic, the game is overall the most realistic and fun online game. this is much better than Call of Duty WOW, it is very good to but i just don't like it online and the zombie mod just makes it idiotic. this game deserves a 10… Expand
  50. cod4overraed
    Jan 19, 2008
    4
    The single player campaign is an utterly scripted corridor affiar with inifite respawning AI. It looks pretty and gives you that feeling of being in the middle of a war, but once you start to actually play a bit it just feels so frustratingly restrictive and BS. There's no point sniping from range because the AIs keep respawning in the same place, and keep throwing grenades in the The single player campaign is an utterly scripted corridor affiar with inifite respawning AI. It looks pretty and gives you that feeling of being in the middle of a war, but once you start to actually play a bit it just feels so frustratingly restrictive and BS. There's no point sniping from range because the AIs keep respawning in the same place, and keep throwing grenades in the same spots (PRE-SCRIPTED waypoint BOTS AIS!!!!). To demonstrate just how crap the experience is, most of the time you can just run forward rambo style, camp behind a crate, which doesn't move because its fixed geometry, and let ur buddies do the killing. Since ur in the most forward position the AIs won't respawn, if you hung back a bit they would have .... Special squad mates don't die, shoot captain price in the head and he'll give you a bit of an insult, but thats about it. When you evac, its no point taking your time, due to BS respawn and immortal squad mates, just run through the whole map to the helicopter, and wait for ur buddies to get shot to bits and still survive. In the sniper mission however you have to wait for the copter. The best strat is to camp at the AI respawn points to prevents a BS infinite waves of bots swaping you down. Bullet penetration is the only real physics you get, just about all the objects in game don't move unless its part of some linear scripted sequence. You can only jump over fences when the game lets you. All vehicle missions bits are prescripted, you cant move the vehicles around, you just shoot. Replay the mission and you'll shoot at exactly the same places. Multiplayer is quite addictive I must admit as a run and gun spam fest, can play this stuff for hours. The generals have the advantage though pwning all the noobs with BS perks and guns. Expect a lot of deaths to air strikes and helicopters, and expect a lot of trash talk from guys with self esteem problems. Character customisation would have been nice ... no female solder option either, so don't expect any ladies playing this. Overall very OVERRATED ... a multiplayer only game for me, the single player campaign nearly made me wanna quit playing games.… Expand
  51. XavierC.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    Simply the best FPS out there at the moment. Great solo campaign and amazing multiplayer experience! A must-have for any realistic FPS fan.
  52. Tomwelcome
    Mar 25, 2011
    10
    Gameplay - 9.5 , Graphics - 9.5 (consider the release time 2007) , Story - 8.5 , Playing time - 50+hours. A excellent game back in 2007. The top-notch multiplayer experience will keep you occupied for a long time.
  53. Rcoop
    Mar 31, 2011
    10
    A very enjoyable game offline and online. With fully controllable dedicated servers.

    Well balanced, but in great need of larger maps. Thank for user-created ones. Watch out for those mods too (Galactic Warfare to mention one...). Four years since release and it still beats it's successors. All of them! Best CoD game ever!
  54. GameReviews
    Aug 13, 2012
    9
    Call of Duty 4 is the best COD game. It haves a great multiplayer and a fantastic single player. Believe me, you will be playing this game for years. The story mode is short, but this game may have the best story mode for shooters. Is a must have for all gamers.And, almost forgot, the multi player is the best reason to buy this game. 96 out of 100
  55. PaPee_
    Dec 25, 2012
    9
    This game is the best Call of Duty ever. when we were bored of second world war, the modern warfare appeared and revived the genre. This game marked a before and after in the shooters games. PERFECT
    (sorry for the language)
  56. cnLk
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    Graphics 9.5/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Controls 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Characters 7/10
    Level design 9/10
    Weapons 10/10
    AI 8/10
    Multiplayer 10/10
    Presentation 10/10
    User Interface 10/10
    Sounds 10/10
    Music 10/10
  57. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    The game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rate this 10/10
  58. Jaket_
    Mar 11, 2019
    2
    Bad plot, Russians, as always, bad
    normal graphics, crappy online
    great soundtrack.
  59. XzRecolz
    Jul 27, 2013
    0
    Ok, this game is just the worst excuse of an FPS. Bad graphics, small maps, no weapons, hackers, glitches, bugs, After all, this game is not good. This game got a high score because all the CoD fanboys thought that this was the best CoD, let me tell you one thing: It's NOT. There are much better FPS's with much lower scores that deserve a higher rating. Activision paid reviews good, IOk, this game is just the worst excuse of an FPS. Bad graphics, small maps, no weapons, hackers, glitches, bugs, After all, this game is not good. This game got a high score because all the CoD fanboys thought that this was the best CoD, let me tell you one thing: It's NOT. There are much better FPS's with much lower scores that deserve a higher rating. Activision paid reviews good, I see. Just a terrible game, from Single Player to MP.… Expand
  60. quakke
    Mar 28, 2014
    0
    Singleplayer is a total joke. The SP is a linear rollercoaster from start to finish, enemy is stupid as a log, weapons offer no variety.

    Multiplayer is skill-less punching around. You heal by sucking your thumb behind a cover, you have to aimdownsights and stop to hit **** you call killstrikes and use weaponloadouts. Noob gaming at it's best. Call of **** 4. This is the same as Call    Singleplayer is a total joke. The SP is a linear rollercoaster from start to finish, enemy is stupid as a log, weapons offer no variety.

    Multiplayer is skill-less punching around. You heal by sucking your thumb behind a cover, you have to aimdownsights and stop to hit **** you call killstrikes and use weaponloadouts. Noob gaming at it's best.

    Call of **** 4. This is the same as Call of **** 2. Copy paste at it's best. Steer clear.    … Expand
  61. JerryJ.
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    This game graphics and first person action are as good as Half-Life 2.
  62. Luis-Anon-
    Mar 15, 2008
    0
    Found the game in special edition for 20 bucks XD (normally 70) Singleplayer was ok, but since im only interested on Multiplayer i gave it a try. I hated it, grenade spam is worse than Team fortress classic you cannot spawn without getting blown apart by either a grenade or a helicopter, To make things worse spawning is near impossible as spawn camping is constant. To make things worse theFound the game in special edition for 20 bucks XD (normally 70) Singleplayer was ok, but since im only interested on Multiplayer i gave it a try. I hated it, grenade spam is worse than Team fortress classic you cannot spawn without getting blown apart by either a grenade or a helicopter, To make things worse spawning is near impossible as spawn camping is constant. To make things worse the upgrade system, yea to dis-encourage me even further all the ones who are good have the good guns, what a balance :(, thus making them near impossible to defeat and ruining the game for you, while you are stuck with the same useless gun for almost the whole time. I dont understand how i empty 2 full clips in their back while using sights only for then to turn and fire 3 shots to headshot you. I just wish i could get my 20 bucks back. If you wan't a good fps get the orange box.… Expand
  63. EliaM.
    Jun 25, 2008
    5
    i give it a five because there are many very dumb thing the creators put in, "kill Cam" whats the point in being a sniper and being all stealthy when there is a "kill cam" and the enemy can see where there shot was from. another thing, to much bullets to kill someone its like 5 shots, if you want a better game try "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down" love the game still and its not cheap like COD4
  64. NiyaziA.
    Jun 27, 2008
    5
    Not that good, gets boring quickly, too easy for people to hack, repetitive game play, COD 4 is good, but too overrated. TF2 is much better.
  65. TKSTKS
    Dec 5, 2007
    4
    As Ry B said there is no tactics involved. It's like playing a part in a movie, which is kinda cool but a bit too boring for my taste. Graphics are great and it is amusing nonetheless. The most annoying thing to me is that I can't help but feel that the change over from WWII to this "Iraq-esk" warfare is simply propaganda from a $$ source promoting the Iraq/Iran/middle East war As Ry B said there is no tactics involved. It's like playing a part in a movie, which is kinda cool but a bit too boring for my taste. Graphics are great and it is amusing nonetheless. The most annoying thing to me is that I can't help but feel that the change over from WWII to this "Iraq-esk" warfare is simply propaganda from a $$ source promoting the Iraq/Iran/middle East war machine". I can't prove that but the implication is valid and irks me. A steller "4" for this annoyance and lack of tactics.… Expand
  66. NairnB.
    Jan 4, 2008
    7
    The main singleplayer game is just too short for it to be enthralling. Although the graphics and sound design are spot on, the sense of disbelief is ruined through poor voice accents and make belief locations; we are not stupid! I may be wrong but there has been a little bit of a backlash towards WW2. Personally, the real reason the original 2 in the series were so engaging was the player The main singleplayer game is just too short for it to be enthralling. Although the graphics and sound design are spot on, the sense of disbelief is ruined through poor voice accents and make belief locations; we are not stupid! I may be wrong but there has been a little bit of a backlash towards WW2. Personally, the real reason the original 2 in the series were so engaging was the player experienced real locations in a war that really happened. The insignificance of your stature in a war that big really brought it home the ubsurdity and horror of war! The success of the COD (call of duty) line has been from its online multiplayer add-on, and Infinity Ward try their luck here.The online experience is geared towards the console market which makes the pc conversion a little too easy for spray and pray/camper brigade. In addition, the maps are a little too small and confined which makes its a little hectic in bigger servers of 24 man plus. Although the game will most definatley become better as custom maps and modding emerge (spawn protection a must), as it stands from the actual release from Infinity Ward/Activision, its not that good. Could do better IMO.… Expand
  67. MichaelM.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    This game offers everything you need for a first person shooter. It goes into so much depth, and the story line is great. It offers you a real sense of what the military is like. I never get bored of it, every level has me on the edge. 10.
  68. AdamC.
    Nov 10, 2007
    6
    Ported from the 360, this game has small playing areas and no quick save. The game is short and the higher difficulty levels just make the game very frustrating rather than honing your skill. The storyline is very drab. The whole game is slick, with excellent cutscnenes, but the effort would have been much better spent elsewhere. Comparable to the first two releases in name only. Ported from the 360, this game has small playing areas and no quick save. The game is short and the higher difficulty levels just make the game very frustrating rather than honing your skill. The storyline is very drab. The whole game is slick, with excellent cutscnenes, but the effort would have been much better spent elsewhere. Comparable to the first two releases in name only. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE.… Expand
  69. OliverD.
    Feb 6, 2008
    4
    Most average game I have ever played. It bored me to sleep. Too easy, no improvement on the others (which were already average) and it has no innovative new features. I was almost bored too sleep. A woeful over hyped game.
  70. AaronL.
    Jul 23, 2008
    2
    Disgustingly overrated, yet another boring first person shooter with no attempt whatsoever in improving gameplay, it feels almost like the first one with better graphics and different models. I would be kicking myself if Crysis didn't come out, as it would mean that I upgraded my computer just for DOD4. If you are a beginner for shooters? Then this might be an option, but if Disgustingly overrated, yet another boring first person shooter with no attempt whatsoever in improving gameplay, it feels almost like the first one with better graphics and different models. I would be kicking myself if Crysis didn't come out, as it would mean that I upgraded my computer just for DOD4. If you are a beginner for shooters? Then this might be an option, but if you've played fps for over 10 years? Then this would simply be awful. "Nice" features: Fairly flashy graphics, bullet - wall penetration system (wow, valve did that with counter strike 10 years ago). Multiplayer is fun for the first few plays, so I guess that might be why I gave it a 2 instead of a 0.… Expand
  71. ElimG.
    Sep 4, 2008
    3
    Played single-player. Worst single-player game that I've played in a long time. Infinite enemy spawn? Really? And how do you get that commander guy to shut up - I don't want to do that, get lost! Basically, for single player there is very little interesting. The graphics are pretty, but the gameplay is really annoying, for many, many reasons. The story is boring. Don't give Played single-player. Worst single-player game that I've played in a long time. Infinite enemy spawn? Really? And how do you get that commander guy to shut up - I don't want to do that, get lost! Basically, for single player there is very little interesting. The graphics are pretty, but the gameplay is really annoying, for many, many reasons. The story is boring. Don't give a damn. Got a cheat, will finish it to see what happens, but other than that - whatever.… Expand
  72. KevinS
    Sep 5, 2008
    1
    There are a couple problems with this Game, 1)The story is completely linear, just the same point A to Point B Call of Duty has always had. 2) Multiplayer is terribly shallow, it is easier to kill firing from the hip than actually aiming, and there is no realy point to the prestige mode, besides having to do all those crappy challenges all over again, all just for a shiny icon, and is There are a couple problems with this Game, 1)The story is completely linear, just the same point A to Point B Call of Duty has always had. 2) Multiplayer is terribly shallow, it is easier to kill firing from the hip than actually aiming, and there is no realy point to the prestige mode, besides having to do all those crappy challenges all over again, all just for a shiny icon, and is really only fun for people looking only for cheap thrills and and unchallenging gameplay. 3) The graphics, which are nice, probobly the only reason I gave this game a 1, cover up the fact that the gameplay feels the same since the first call of duty, only with new guns and enviroments. 4) The search and destroy game mode is a worse version of the counter-strike game mode, and feels like your team really isnt need to achieve victory, there isnt much tactical thought needs to be put into this games multiplayer to win, just killing someone, as some one earlier may have said, killing someone faster than they can kill you. This game may be worth the hours spent on it at first when you buy it, but it really is just repititve gameplay and old formulas that are just covered up by improve graphics and enviroments.… Expand
  73. RyB.
    Nov 29, 2007
    3
    It's a Borrrring Single Player for those of us who like a little tactics in our FPS. COD4 does have great graphics and the scripted set pieces are some of the best, but I don't just want to watch an action movie. I want to be able to scope out an area and decide what kind of approach to take and what gear to equip and where to find cover and when to strike and when to retreat. It's a Borrrring Single Player for those of us who like a little tactics in our FPS. COD4 does have great graphics and the scripted set pieces are some of the best, but I don't just want to watch an action movie. I want to be able to scope out an area and decide what kind of approach to take and what gear to equip and where to find cover and when to strike and when to retreat. This FPS leads you around to waypoints where you shoot fish in a barrel and wait for someone to tell you to move on to the next scripted sequence. Yawn! Let the console-couch-potatoes enjoy the ride.… Expand
  74. faciaL.Agonyok
    Dec 14, 2007
    4
    i agree with the other 6 and below voters on the single player mod. As for multi player mod its a joke if your any good at fps you will wreck the entire team with air strikes and helicopters while chasing them from 1 spawn to another i think i will stick with Counterstrike Source. But if you have $50.00 and dont care what happens to it you can buy this already been seen b4 game that wasi agree with the other 6 and below voters on the single player mod. As for multi player mod its a joke if your any good at fps you will wreck the entire team with air strikes and helicopters while chasing them from 1 spawn to another i think i will stick with Counterstrike Source. But if you have $50.00 and dont care what happens to it you can buy this already been seen b4 game that was clearly over hyped by non-gamers… Expand
  75. JustinR.
    Apr 16, 2008
    3
    This game is terribly addicting but offers nothing new at all to pc FPS. Multiplayer is pretty much another counter-strike style action fps. I play this game all the time only because multiplayer TDM is fun and it took counter-strike's spot. Still waiting for an FPS that offers much much more the just open fields (BF2) and pretty graphics (COD4). Now I would like to see an FPS that This game is terribly addicting but offers nothing new at all to pc FPS. Multiplayer is pretty much another counter-strike style action fps. I play this game all the time only because multiplayer TDM is fun and it took counter-strike's spot. Still waiting for an FPS that offers much much more the just open fields (BF2) and pretty graphics (COD4). Now I would like to see an FPS that requires team orientation, Awesome graphics, Nice large multi routed maps yet not over huge like BF2, indoors and outdoors in one map, and finally....perfectly balanced and truly realistic. In short, if you want another run and gun game with real nice graphics, buy this. If you are waiting for something new and amazing, save your money.… Expand
  76. LordSolor
    Oct 17, 2012
    8
    Single player is good and the MP is pretty cool, except for the airstrikes which are just too over-powered and make the game a lot less fun. Maybe that is because I never manage to get a kill-streak.
  77. Claytality
    Jan 31, 2014
    9
    In an ideal world, the masses would still be playing this game, as it is essentially identical to MW:Ghosts. Unfortunately people are stupid and they purchase re-hashed versions of COD4 over and over again so the player population is all over the place.

    Seriously, this game defined the shooter genre we know today. No need to buy "new" shooters.
  78. CAH9t
    Aug 24, 2018
    0
    Ugly glitchy piece of crap. Absolutely OP grenades, which fly at impossible trajectories and easily kill through the wall or metal cover (apex of it is "comrade throws it and enemy passes it to you, black out"). Friendly fire game overs are so annoying that I would've easily done the job on my own . Outrageously politically incorrect plot. Russian fighters speak utter bullcrap,Ugly glitchy piece of crap. Absolutely OP grenades, which fly at impossible trajectories and easily kill through the wall or metal cover (apex of it is "comrade throws it and enemy passes it to you, black out"). Friendly fire game overs are so annoying that I would've easily done the job on my own . Outrageously politically incorrect plot. Russian fighters speak utter bullcrap, automatically translated via google, with a huge monstrous accent.… Expand
  79. MickN.
    Nov 13, 2007
    1
    Yet another mindless corridor shooter. Criminally short, zero interaction with your squadmates. Doors that can't be opened. Windows that can't be broken. 1 metre high boxes that you just can't quite muster the strength to climb over. Worthless drivel.
  80. MikeC.
    Mar 12, 2008
    3
    how the hell is this game rated so highly ... totally dull, linear dross .... multiplayer felt so restricted and cramped, so much so that i found it more advantageous to stay put in some green house waiting for some noob to run around and blast em.Compare the multiplayer to battlefield 2, where you feel part of a team ,you have a few square miles of landscape in which to plot and develop how the hell is this game rated so highly ... totally dull, linear dross .... multiplayer felt so restricted and cramped, so much so that i found it more advantageous to stay put in some green house waiting for some noob to run around and blast em.Compare the multiplayer to battlefield 2, where you feel part of a team ,you have a few square miles of landscape in which to plot and develop some team tactics, I have played battlefield for years and had a great time ... played cod 4 for about a couple of weeks and boy was i bored how can anyone rate this game highly, even in the single player mode I could just sit down and allow my squad to do most of the arse kicking. I really worry about who rates games these days ... a score of over 90 i always thought of as an all time classic ... this is most definitely not ... an easily forgettable, linear, hectic, same old run of the mill war game that looks good ... anyone else feel that most game designers are just milking us.... try and think back through your gaming life history all those special experiences that you and your console or pc had together ... would this even dare to share the same shelf space ...arghhhh I hate this game.… Expand
  81. N/aN/a
    Jul 7, 2008
    0
    This is such a flawed game it make windows vista look like the best OS eve.r
  82. Celli
    Jul 9, 2016
    0
    This, and the rest of the CoD franchise should go and die in a pit. Easily the worst game series I have ever had the misfortune of playing. Activision should be ashamed of creating such a bland, boring and dull series.
    And one more thing, thanks for all the 8 to 12 year old kids who constantly spew insults and curse, you should be monitoring the kinds of people that play these games. You    This, and the rest of the CoD franchise should go and die in a pit. Easily the worst game series I have ever had the misfortune of playing. Activision should be ashamed of creating such a bland, boring and dull series.
    And one more thing, thanks for all the 8 to 12 year old kids who constantly spew insults and curse, you should be monitoring the kinds of people that play these games. You should be banned from playing this unless you're 17.    … Expand
  83. SJT-Ruler*
    Feb 7, 2009
    0
    So, since I played CoD1, it's expansion and CoD2, I did want to know how CoD4 was like. At first, I have to inform you that I was disappointed about Call of Duty 2, the story made even less sense and it was the same basic gameplay. It was still fun, but it had no new gameplay whatsoever. So, then came CoD4. To begin with, I don't give anything about the setting, if it's WW2 So, since I played CoD1, it's expansion and CoD2, I did want to know how CoD4 was like. At first, I have to inform you that I was disappointed about Call of Duty 2, the story made even less sense and it was the same basic gameplay. It was still fun, but it had no new gameplay whatsoever. So, then came CoD4. To begin with, I don't give anything about the setting, if it's WW2 or Modern, I don't care. As long as the game is fine, the setting is fine. So, singleplayer. It's what we all have been used to by now, it's just CoD2. With respawning enemies and, this time different weapons. It's the same thing, go to objective this, objective that, just beat all the respawning enemies and we love you. That's what the game tells you in singleplayer. The graphics, poor. I remember gameplay trailers from Call of Duty 3, that game had an overdosis of lightning. Everything was glowing, everything. Just, really annoying. CoD4 took this to the next level and made this glow EVEN WORSE. At first, you may think that this looks great, but walk up to random people or walls. You will notice that the textures are just extremely low resolution textures, even Call of Duty (1) looks better than that! They simply used light effects to distract the player from the poor textures. Not to mention, this game itself is a bit poor and suspicious, an American anti-terrorism shooter in the age of the war against Iraq? Yes, you see where I'm going with this. Anyway, multiplayer. Just boring. Just singleplayer, but then with perks and rankings. We've never seen rankings in a game before, have we? Also, there is basically ONE new thing about the gameplay. An integrated wallhack. To be honest, this does the gameplay much more bad than good, simply because it only does bad and no good at all. You can shoot through walls, if you are a gamer you know this is hell for everyone. The noobs will enjoy it, real gamers don't. In the end, CoD4 equals CoD2, but now it also got rankings and an integrated wallhack. POOR EFFORT! People that buy this, are just so stupid. It's basically CoD2 in a different setting, even a mod for CoD2 would've been more enjoyable. And you ALL have been tricked in buying it. Well, Activision, IW, too bad. This game is the biggest failure in the history of gaming in a long time!… Expand
  84. Delta_Assault
    Sep 22, 2011
    6
    This game actually blows ass. I tried it on the hardest difficulty setting and it wasn't bad, until I got to the TV station. WTF? Infinite respawning enemies, who spam grenades at you every 3 seconds. Why should I try and play it realistically when you give me no cover system and infinite enemies magically coming out of a door. The enemies just stream out of that door and never stopThis game actually blows ass. I tried it on the hardest difficulty setting and it wasn't bad, until I got to the TV station. WTF? Infinite respawning enemies, who spam grenades at you every 3 seconds. Why should I try and play it realistically when you give me no cover system and infinite enemies magically coming out of a door. The enemies just stream out of that door and never stop coming. I can sit back and snipe them and snipe them and kill again and again and they'll never lessen. Apparently, this TV station is inhabited by the world's population, and they've all turned to a life of terrorism apparently. There's no sense to this scenario. Why are terrorists infinite? Remember back to the good old Rainbow Six days, when a mission would have 6 or 7 tangos, max? The difficulty was in saving the hostage or killing them all without incurring a single casualty on your team. That was what was rewarding, not this nonsense of slaughtering hoards of faceless drones spawning out of a closet. **** you Infinity Ward and the half-track you rode in on. I changed it to normal difficulty and now I can play it without getting the urge to punch my monitor.

    And for a game that's supposed to be about modern warfare, there's no rate of fire selector or any ability to customize your weapon accessories. Crysis had those, and that's a game with ****ing giant robot squids. Why wouldn't you allow us to change our rate of fire? Assault rifles and submachine guns all have this feature, and you're trying to portray many of these weapons in the game. Sometimes a situation might call for semi auto mode, like sniping at long range, while another might require full auto mode. Giving players choices is a good thing, it's not something to be afraid of. But no, Infinity Ward doesn't believe in giving the player any power. That's why every door has to be opened by an AI companion, instead of by the player. Remember the good ol days of Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, when you could actually open doors yourself? COD4 also introduces new weapon accessories, like red dot and ACOG sights, as well as laser sights and silencers. The only problem is... you can't select which accessories to equip on your weapon. The game just sticks you with whatever random assortment it wants. You have no say in how your personal firearm will be customized. Customization of weapons is not difficult to implement in video games these days. Rainbow Six has done it on multiple iterations, as has Crysis. Customizing your gun generates a feeling of empowerment and individualization, and I simply don't understand why the developer felt that they should keep that away from the player. It's a baffling misstep and a shame, particularly because the weapon accessories themselves are quite well-designed and realized. The red dot sight looks great and feels authentic. The campaign is one tightly scripted sequence after another. While this allows for intense and dramatic moments like watching a helicopter crash and barely avoid killing Captain McMillan, it also leads to severely limited replayability. You know exactly what's going to happen every time because it's all scripted to happen at a certain time and place. So really, there's no reason to go back and replay the experience, as it'll be the same as the first time. While I enjoyed scripted events when they first arrived on the FPS in the form of Half-Life... it's gotten incredibly old. Half-Life came out in 1998. Then we had Medal of Honor Allied Assault, which was made by the team that later formed IW. I thought MoHAA was a great WW2 experience. Then they made Call of Duty, which was also a great scripted game. Then Call of Duty 2, which was more of the same. I figured CoD2 was where it probably needed to end, they'd done all they could. But now they're back, and once again we're treated to linear scripted missions. I've simply had enough. It's time to play in more dynamic combat environments, with more freedom and tactical options and intelligence. The campaign is also amazingly short, clocking in at around 7 to 8 hours. So yea, I'm not sure why everyone called it the best game ever. The presentation looks nice at first, but there's a lot that's retarded, and you'd think they'd have fixed their **** since this is the FOURTH game in the series.    … Expand
  85. ZackH
    Sep 1, 2008
    0
    Single player is horribly linear. Even when entering an open space, the AI and game simply forces you into moving a specific way. Multiplayer is even worse. Most of the maps are Call of Duty 2's MP maps in Middle Eastern disguise. The overall experience is a chaotic, unfocused and independent spraying spree with little heed to true physics. Most of the weapons have similar recoil, Single player is horribly linear. Even when entering an open space, the AI and game simply forces you into moving a specific way. Multiplayer is even worse. Most of the maps are Call of Duty 2's MP maps in Middle Eastern disguise. The overall experience is a chaotic, unfocused and independent spraying spree with little heed to true physics. Most of the weapons have similar recoil, which is almost non-existent, and hardly requires the iron sights to be used, just fire from the hip and the entire magazine will hit the intended target thrice over. Ranks are virtually pointless because you cannot elevate higher than level 55, and then just to work the same tired challenges up again in 'Prestige Mode'. I give it a 0 because the MP quality is so jaw-dropping lacking and dull that it can't be described in words. It's a run and gun 'Halo' shooting spree that deserves none of the overhyped bs. Save your money and keep playing Counter Strike.… Expand
  86. JoeC.
    Aug 29, 2008
    2
    I thought COD4 was too unrealistic, catering to the shallow tastes of those who have no realistic representation of real world combat. Multiplayer is a joke, it's just a spamfest full of people who complain when you use a more effective way to kill them then they used against them, claiming they have more skill than you although they clearly lost. "In war, if you have to fight fair, I thought COD4 was too unrealistic, catering to the shallow tastes of those who have no realistic representation of real world combat. Multiplayer is a joke, it's just a spamfest full of people who complain when you use a more effective way to kill them then they used against them, claiming they have more skill than you although they clearly lost. "In war, if you have to fight fair, you are doing something wrong" is something I tell them that usually shuts up the smart ones. The single player mission, while having a new and innovative story-line was full of Hollywood-style ya-ya's, utter crap. The producer clearly catered towards the "WOW" effect and not the, "Let's get this right effect". I feel that they should have done their research and put out a title that would be a solid representation of what our service men and women endure every day, as a window to the world of what these people do for their countries. Not some spamfest Hollywood bullcrap spree.… Expand
  87. merc4hire
    May 27, 2012
    3
    This game sucks compared to all the other CoD's. I don't understand why people call this game the greatest Call of Duty ever. It's not! The campaign sucks and the multiplayer is boring with little killstreaks and perks. Not to mention the thosuands of hackers that infest the game.
    Not worth the money, get MW2 or Black Ops instead.
  88. K.G.
    Dec 6, 2007
    2
    The single player campaign serves as a really nice mod for COD2 (graphics really haven't improved since), but come on asking full price for the same old tired linear gameplay and contrived story? MP is a little better but still suffers from being overly arcadey.
  89. nightbringer
    Aug 31, 2009
    4
    I give it a 4 simply because the terrible multi-player mode. not that the gameplay is bad, but the amount of cheating there makes it terrible. The single player mode i finished in 12 hours so only thing left is multi player mode and thats totaly messed up. You cant enter a server or there is 1 or more peeps using wall hacks, auto aim, rapid fire etc. so 50 Euros for a game that i finished I give it a 4 simply because the terrible multi-player mode. not that the gameplay is bad, but the amount of cheating there makes it terrible. The single player mode i finished in 12 hours so only thing left is multi player mode and thats totaly messed up. You cant enter a server or there is 1 or more peeps using wall hacks, auto aim, rapid fire etc. so 50 Euros for a game that i finished in 12 hours and a cheating filled multi player mode is way over priced. The game looks great though, but a lot of games do...… Expand
  90. JakeS.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    This game is amazing! The graphics are very good even on a modest PC. Everything is smooth and well thought out. The maps are fun and fast, yet can still be played tactically. Both MP and SP are very fun, albiet SP is somewhat short. Everything else makes up for it though in this simply amazing game.
  91. JusitinE.
    Oct 3, 2008
    1
    Not what I had expected. Short, refurbished campign, amazingly smaller maps, lopsided teams for mp, takes "run and gun" to the next level. Its just a refurbished call of duty 2 with disguiased maps, weps, and levels. Not what i had hoped
  92. ArneB.
    Jan 8, 2008
    2
    Another mindless corridor shooter. Ridiculously short, no interaction with your squadmates. Doors can't be opened, windows that can't be broken. 30 cm high fences that you can't climb over. Ridiculously scripted, mindless AI. Infinite enemy spawning until you move one more foot. The great graphics can't save this one. Utterly disappointing.
  93. VaemerR.
    Feb 26, 2008
    1
    The story was fine, until the ending. Its like driving along and then all the sudden the road turns into a shear cliff face. The single player game play on the other hand was complete crap. The game is a wsad enabled rail shooter. Sure you can walk around but you can only go in a strait line. You cant open doors, even with grenades and shotguns but all your team mates have to do is shoot The story was fine, until the ending. Its like driving along and then all the sudden the road turns into a shear cliff face. The single player game play on the other hand was complete crap. The game is a wsad enabled rail shooter. Sure you can walk around but you can only go in a strait line. You cant open doors, even with grenades and shotguns but all your team mates have to do is shoot the door one or twice and it falls right in. Just because it looks pretty does not mean it should get a 10/10 The multi player would be fun if there was ANY variation to your weapons when you first start but no your stuck with the same 3 weapons till you hit lv 5. Then you get the same weapon again but it looks slightly different. And all of the more useful weapons are reserved for the people who play for hours on end grinding their way to lvl 50. The perks system is unbalanced, most of the starting perks are useless to semi useful and the ones you get later are completely over powered, yes you start with a perk to give you a 2 shot RPG launcher, but the lv 50 over there get the ability to shoot more accurately, faster and reload in 1/4 sec. And someone please tell me why, in this day and age, they left out the ability to decide weather to use single shot, 3 shot burst or fully auto.… Expand
  94. KritikalGamer
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Call of Duty 4 is a giant leap foward in the series. The previous games were way ahead of their time but Modern Warfare is the combined result of all of the previous games. The graphics are wow factor, the story is utterly convincing, the weapon range has grown exponentially, the characters are a joy to play alongside and the multiplayer is addictive although not very realistic. My pointsCall of Duty 4 is a giant leap foward in the series. The previous games were way ahead of their time but Modern Warfare is the combined result of all of the previous games. The graphics are wow factor, the story is utterly convincing, the weapon range has grown exponentially, the characters are a joy to play alongside and the multiplayer is addictive although not very realistic. My points would be the lack of interaction between items that are not weapons (doors, vehicles and windows) and that the multiplayer becomes slow and glitchy in the case of heavy traffic to servers. There is room for improvement but Modern Warfare is a must have.… Expand
  95. JosephB.
    Feb 21, 2008
    0
    So unbelievably average! There is NOTHING new about this game. It sure is good, but I don't understand the hype. Not one bit.
  96. availebel
    Jan 10, 2014
    0
    Линейный сюжет, плохие русские... В мультиплеере нормально нельзя зарегистрироваться. Отсюда вот такая оценка. Хотя для запада война с русскими это уже традиция.
  97. MichaelUrban
    Mar 2, 2008
    0
    You're all blind or stupid. This game is an insult. If its so realistic, then why can't you duck? Why can't you jump? Why can't you open doors? Why are your teammates invinceble? Why do enemies spawn from thin air? Why do you have stupid powerups in multiplayer? The multiplayer sucks too and lacks any originality. The worst part is, the game is currently $50 where iYou're all blind or stupid. This game is an insult. If its so realistic, then why can't you duck? Why can't you jump? Why can't you open doors? Why are your teammates invinceble? Why do enemies spawn from thin air? Why do you have stupid powerups in multiplayer? The multiplayer sucks too and lacks any originality. The worst part is, the game is currently $50 where i live, which is almost a scam seeing how poor the game is. Get Counter-strike or Rainbow Six instead. Those are similar, but cheaper and a hell of a lot better.… Expand
  98. TheRealZoko
    Oct 17, 2017
    0
    Why? This is a rubbish addition to the already rubbish CoD franchise. Infinite Warfare towers over Modern Warfare in a sense of everything, and this is as action packed as watching paint dry. Just, no.
  99. KanL.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    Definitely game of the year with the intense action and capturing realism at a modest system requirement. Best looking DX9 game so far. Could use a longer campaign and more maps.
  100. jwt7000
    Dec 27, 2011
    10
    Perhaps the best Call of Duty game ever made: epic story, very good gameplay, good graphics, great mods including the usage of AI bots in skirmish games and of course the good custom maps. This game is truly the answer to a weak Counterstrike game as well as a good Medal of Honor game when it comes to more of modern warfare tactics.
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#3 Best PC Game of 2007
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. PC Gamer UK
    85
    A beautifully crafted first-person shooter, but without a compelling context. How much does that matter? To me, a little. Not a lot, but it nags. [Dec 2007, p.73]
  2. IGN
    94
    Though the single-player lacks length, the multiplayer should keep you invested in COD4 for the long winter. This is a truly fantastic multiplayer offering that's as deep as any other online game available.
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  3. GameTrailers
    94
    It’s absolutely relentless in its assault on the senses and never lets up until the last trigger has been squeezed. The multiplayer is even better, with the perks and weapon upgrades acting as a balance to the lack of vehicles.
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