Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

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  1. joshan2
    Nov 9, 2014
    0
    Once again the same game, people, please stop buying the same game every year!!! what do you think this will have? This is a Crysis copy!!!!!

    DON'T BUY IT!
  2. AndyPatterson96
    Nov 9, 2014
    6
    The addition of the exoskeleton suits and other futuristic gadgets and weaponry breathe fresh air into the somewhat stale yet still beloved franchise and the graphics (particularly in the beautifully rendered cutscenes and awesomely realistic facial animation) are a sight to behold, however the campaign is full of uninspired set pieces and a ludicrously over the top story that will haveThe addition of the exoskeleton suits and other futuristic gadgets and weaponry breathe fresh air into the somewhat stale yet still beloved franchise and the graphics (particularly in the beautifully rendered cutscenes and awesomely realistic facial animation) are a sight to behold, however the campaign is full of uninspired set pieces and a ludicrously over the top story that will have you rolling your eyes and chuckling at it's expense.… Expand
  3. WizeMan918
    Nov 9, 2014
    0
    Starts with 8 Hours of Game Downloading
    Followed by 2 Hours of Multiplayer Downloading
    Followed by 2 Hours of Multiplayer Installing Followed by 2 Seconds of Deleting from my PS4 Followed by 2 Minutes of Disputing Charges on my Credit Card. Best download screens ever... All the guns the same and the game modes the same as previous. Lots of grasshoppers everywhere. Total regurgitated    Starts with 8 Hours of Game Downloading
    Followed by 2 Hours of Multiplayer Downloading
    Followed by 2 Hours of Multiplayer Installing
    Followed by 2 Seconds of Deleting from my PS4
    Followed by 2 Minutes of Disputing Charges on my Credit Card.
    Best download screens ever...
    All the guns the same and the game modes the same as previous. Lots of grasshoppers everywhere. Total regurgitated from previous COD's. Totally boring but then I may be suffering from COD burnout. My advice save your money.    … Expand
  4. call_of_duty
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    excellent game. i havent played cod for a while and was playing battlefield 4 but i thought let me give cod advanced warfare a try and what an epic game it turned out to be. it took quite a while to get used to the exo but since then i have been loving this game
  5. ice05
    Nov 9, 2014
    2
    I took a chance and picked this game up and I regret it. The story is good, but the campaign is designed for a child. Take cover, shoot, press X. Then the game goes in auto pilot and drags u to another section to do it all over again. It's as lazy as you can get, no skill, no excitement just a dull shooter. The multiplayer is alright, but the lag makes it awful, I tried to like it but theI took a chance and picked this game up and I regret it. The story is good, but the campaign is designed for a child. Take cover, shoot, press X. Then the game goes in auto pilot and drags u to another section to do it all over again. It's as lazy as you can get, no skill, no excitement just a dull shooter. The multiplayer is alright, but the lag makes it awful, I tried to like it but the more I try the more I just don't like it. I will be trading this game in within the week.… Expand
  6. Hasselhoof
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    I don't think you can find a better value from any other games out... and most all of the experiences of Advanced Warfare are top shelf.

    I very impressed with any game willing to develop games with: Single Player campaign with Kevin Spacey, great controls, and stunning visuals. Online Multiplayer with serious depth and 60fps smooth action. Co-Op mode it's an appetizer in comparison    I don't think you can find a better value from any other games out... and most all of the experiences of Advanced Warfare are top shelf.

    I very impressed with any game willing to develop games with:
    Single Player campaign with Kevin Spacey, great controls, and stunning visuals.
    Online Multiplayer with serious depth and 60fps smooth action.
    Co-Op mode it's an appetizer in comparison to the other two modes but it's nice to link up with friends in your favorite games.

    It's great for any game and great for a Call of Duty game as well.    … Expand
  7. Mattyice
    Nov 8, 2014
    6
    I rented this game, just to see how it would be, and, surprisingly, I was not disappointed. Sledgehammer has made an okay shooter. I was expecting a similar game to the abysmal Ghosts and mediocre Black Ops 2, and I got a game very similar to Black Ops 2. The gameplay is still the physics-defying and recoil-less usual, however, in comparison to Ghosts, the graphics are much improved and,I rented this game, just to see how it would be, and, surprisingly, I was not disappointed. Sledgehammer has made an okay shooter. I was expecting a similar game to the abysmal Ghosts and mediocre Black Ops 2, and I got a game very similar to Black Ops 2. The gameplay is still the physics-defying and recoil-less usual, however, in comparison to Ghosts, the graphics are much improved and, more importantly, the story is interesting and fun, especially considering that the campaign stars Troy Baker's and Kevin Spacey's voice-acting. The multiplayer also is more fun than Ghosts, but the CoD franchise still has some ways to go to get my money, since this game, in my opinion, is a re-skined Black Ops 2 for next-gen with a better story.… Expand
  8. Worldspine
    Nov 8, 2014
    5
    I'll preface this by saying I have loved and played every Call of Duty except Ghosts(didn't play it).

    I've put over 100 hours into Call of Duty 2, MW, and MW2 with significant time in Black Ops 1 and 2. I felt really disappointed by this iteration. I've always have slight frustrating games of Call of Duty, but the highs were always enough to get me back. With this it wasn't.    I'll preface this by saying I have loved and played every Call of Duty except Ghosts(didn't play it).

    I've put over 100 hours into Call of Duty 2, MW, and MW2 with significant time in Black Ops 1 and 2.

    I felt really disappointed by this iteration.

    I've always have slight frustrating games of Call of Duty, but the highs were always enough to get me back.

    With this it wasn't. The mechanics are fine, guns seem balanced, and I really like the direction they tried to take. Unfortunately I feel like the game is ruined by flawed map design.

    The maps in MW and MW2 were really what put those games on top. You had relatively symmetrical maps with the action forced to key choke points.

    Advanced Warfare really fails in this area as action can happen anytime and anywhere. Also because they don't force the direction in any way with map design you can go minutes with seeing an enemy.

    The map design also leaves you very exposed while you are trying to do your cool Exo moves. I always felt like my deaths were from me getting shot from behind or dying when I had no chance of recovery or response.

    So many times I would start a fire fight only to be killed by an enemy that had spawned behind me.

    TL;DR Good concept, but flawed map design and respawns ruin a potentially great experience. Would rather just play Titanfall again.    … Expand
  9. Jorn_O
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Suprising enough a very good game!
    Totally different and original from the previous call of duty games!
    Some of the negative comments are copy pastes from cod: Ghosts ; So dont listen to some!
  10. Andrewaps
    Nov 8, 2014
    5
    Bought this game after the initial release (11/5/14) and I've already returned it to Gamestop for something else. And I'm still stuck with the season pass (which I paid $50 and tax for), since it is non-refundable. I don't know why I thought that this game would be worth $110, maybe due to all the high, extremely positive reviews and the dramatic advertisements. But it isn't.

    If we're    Bought this game after the initial release (11/5/14) and I've already returned it to Gamestop for something else. And I'm still stuck with the season pass (which I paid $50 and tax for), since it is non-refundable. I don't know why I thought that this game would be worth $110, maybe due to all the high, extremely positive reviews and the dramatic advertisements. But it isn't.

    If we're comparing this to the older games, such as MW or BO, Advanced Warfare has less guns, half of which are near-worthless in combat. The exo suit makes it almost impossible to strategize or pull off large killstreaks (it's bad when the game alerts you when someone reaches a 5 killstreak and all they get is a UAV) because someone is always shooting you in the back, camping on top of a building, or sneaking around in cloak mode. The game has been reduced to extreme camping (hiding in corners while cloaked/shielded or using all the stealth perks to kill those going by) and rushing, of which neither is a more viable option. If you rush, you're likely to be shot in the back by a camper, and even on a 1 vs 1 fight, the game logic is severely flawed. I've literally put clips into enemies only to have them turn around and put a few bullets into my legs to kill me. I watched one of my teammates knife an enemy twice and then get sprayed by the SN6 (submachine gun). And then the spawn system is so screwed up that you can spawn and die within three seconds, or likewise kill an enemy that was running through the spawn point unknowingly.

    The game now favors gamers that play excessively more than ever. It takes forever to get attachments/camos that by the time I had reached level 41 (when I quit), I hadn't unlocked a single camo and I was still uncomfortable with the guns I had unlocked. Going positive was considered me doing really well, and if I did any better it was by using dirty methods, such as the melee(which has increased range) and slide-shooting (using the exo suit's sliding ability to dodge the enemy before spraying them to death).

    And though there were thirteen maps in the multiplayer, I honestly can't name any of them, and I played the MP for over six hours. So either the maps were that unmemorable or the game simply liked to play the same maps over and over again. Speaking of their designs, I can say that I didn't have a favorite map, but simply maps that sucked less than the others; the few that didn't have really dark corners to hide in or nice ledges for players to perch on.

    As for the campaign, I didn't get past the first level. It was so boring and frustrating that I actually prefer Ghost's story, of which I didn't even play. And that's because I didn't get to experience it first-hand, unlike AW's...

    Survival was surprisingly fun, but it was about the same as the previous survival modes. You prepare, you beat a wave, and then upgrade your gear. Do this task, refill your inventory, and upgrade your gear. And you make it as far as you can with that setup.

    Some people might really love this game, but for me, who liked the older installments of the series (CoD2, MW, BO, BO2) Advance Warfare didn't impress me. In fact, it tried being something it wasn't. Calling it part of the Call of Duty franchise is like saying Destiny was the latest Halo. And for paying $110 for it and not liking it, and only being able to get $45 back... let me offer some advice: Borrow the game from a friend/rent the game before buying it. No one can afford to just throw money away, especially if it's going to a company like Activision. You can choose to listen or not; I'm just trying to keep people from making mistakes. I'd give this game a 6.5 on normal means, but after wasting $70 on a game I didn't like and got rid of, that lowers the score. If one included the pre-order BS CoD pulls off every year, this game really should deserve such a low score. The creators of this game should focus more on what they can give their consumers instead of how much they can get by hanging exclusive content out on a line, hoping people take the bait.    … Expand
  11. metamegaman
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    refreshed campaign and addictive multiplayer which feels fresh and new but still being cod. the co-op may be a bit lacklustre so play with friends but I would definitely recommend this game to any person who has liked a previous cod.
  12. ToFewViews
    Nov 8, 2014
    5
    Now Advanced Warfare is supposed to be a step in a new direction for the series and "reinvent" the Multilayer. I don't feel like any of that has been accomplished very well, the addition of Exo suits lets you double jump and move around the map very quickly but just makes a fast paced FPS even faster. If you drop into the Multilayer at low level you will most likely be ripped apart butNow Advanced Warfare is supposed to be a step in a new direction for the series and "reinvent" the Multilayer. I don't feel like any of that has been accomplished very well, the addition of Exo suits lets you double jump and move around the map very quickly but just makes a fast paced FPS even faster. If you drop into the Multilayer at low level you will most likely be ripped apart but higher levels with extremely modified guns.I also tried the single-player for a small amount, It looks really nice and the story follows some deeper themes compared to earlier games in the series. At points I found some Enjoyment but I still feel like this one can get group with the rest of the mess labeled "Call Of Duty". If your a fan of previous games and the fast paced game-play you will still enjoy Advanced Warfare, If you haven't played Call of Duty in years...maybe keep it that way.… Expand
  13. vmanb
    Nov 8, 2014
    5
    I've been lucky enough to get a full refund of my PS4 copy. Bloody horrible game I.M.O. I know there trying to add something new but this isn't the way forward unfortunately. Lets have 24 players, realistic weapons and dedicated servers if they want to improve things. Jet packs, invisible players and this futuristic setting just doesn't do it for me. Think they need to give this franchiseI've been lucky enough to get a full refund of my PS4 copy. Bloody horrible game I.M.O. I know there trying to add something new but this isn't the way forward unfortunately. Lets have 24 players, realistic weapons and dedicated servers if they want to improve things. Jet packs, invisible players and this futuristic setting just doesn't do it for me. Think they need to give this franchise a long overdue rest for a few years. 5 out of 10 for me and I'm being generous. If you on the fence in regards to buying this game then get off it and run a mile, buy anything else or save your money.… Expand
  14. valterhenrique
    Nov 8, 2014
    5
    I don't like it this game because it shows itself as more of the same, nothing new. What really annoys me is the fact that you aren't free in the game, you have these game scenes that you HAVE to do it, like a movie. So it doesn't matter what you do, it is just a script that you have to follow and that's not why I like to play games.
  15. Kimomarudotcom
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    As a former CoD "hater" (since Modern Warfare 3), I was looking forwarding to not liking this game. Fate intervened when too many fall of 2014 games got pushed into 2015 and with nothing else to play except Battlefield 4, Advanced Warfare became an option. I am not disappointed, this is a fantastic game and the effort put into it shows. New mechanics breathe life into an age-oldAs a former CoD "hater" (since Modern Warfare 3), I was looking forwarding to not liking this game. Fate intervened when too many fall of 2014 games got pushed into 2015 and with nothing else to play except Battlefield 4, Advanced Warfare became an option. I am not disappointed, this is a fantastic game and the effort put into it shows. New mechanics breathe life into an age-old formula. If you've ever enjoyed CoD, give Advanced Warfare at least a try. To be sure, CoD is not as ambitious as EA/DICE's Battlefield 4 (the standard bearer for all modern FPSs). The maps are smaller, the matches far shorter. It's CoD. But if you've LIKED CoD in the past, you should look at Sledgehammer's newest title. I think it's excellent.… Expand
  16. karmveer
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. This is a must buy iuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg gghhhhh
  17. Billyj80
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Awsome game loving the single player it is really great ...............................................................................................................
  18. TotallyEpicHD
    Nov 7, 2014
    9
    As a COD fan myself, I must say that as the latest addition to the franchise, Advanced Warfare makes Ghosts' graphics look like 8-bit. With improved graphics and game play, with a great story, Advanced Warfare could be the most memorable installment in the series....or the least favorite, depending on other fans.
  19. arkhlongstride
    Nov 7, 2014
    1
    All the guns feels the same. The usual COD whit a reskin. Nope. Save your money

    Short campaign. We beat it in 4 hours. Mediocre multiplayer. Seems like the creator of these games has stopped caring or something. Please put more effort into the next game. This isn't worth $60. Give to charity instead.
  20. AlphaRidley
    Nov 7, 2014
    0
    I wanted to say something good about a Call of Duty game ever since BO2. And I must say. It's awful. It's Titanfall. Even the mechs are awful though. The only quality of this game was the graphics. Which were beautiful I must admit, but that doesn't stop the game from being an absolute fail of what was hyped. This game is overrated already that it's not even funny.
  21. Zucheto
    Nov 7, 2014
    5
    I'll start off with the good about this game. It's mindless fun and runs very smoothly on PS4 and the graphics are relatively good. I haven't played CoD since Black Ops because I wanted a more competitive skill based shooter, but after being a little burnt out on Halo and Battlefield I decided I wanted some simple mindless fun, which this game has provided. It's still the same, "I see youI'll start off with the good about this game. It's mindless fun and runs very smoothly on PS4 and the graphics are relatively good. I haven't played CoD since Black Ops because I wanted a more competitive skill based shooter, but after being a little burnt out on Halo and Battlefield I decided I wanted some simple mindless fun, which this game has provided. It's still the same, "I see you first, I get the kill." It's basically a giant game of hide and seek but with guns.

    Now, to the negative.. It's still the same "I see you first, I get the kill." It has been fun playing this no skill game, but I'm already pretty much tired of it and will go back to a shooter that requires skill. This game is just a bunch of people running and flying around very tiny maps shooting each other in the back. Most of the guns feel the same, and pretty much all of them kill you in about 2 to 3 hits. What I actually used to really enjoy about CoD was the killstreaks. The killstreaks in this game are horrible. Some are virtually useless, such as the recon drone where you have to control the drone just to spot enemies while your player is standing out in the open looking at a computer screen and gets murdered because there are no "safe" places in any of the ridiculously small maps. I don't get the excitement of working toward a kill streak in this game as you did with helicopters etc in MW2.

    I'll still play this game some when I don't want to have to put effort into being good at other games.. It's a decent game to grab some beers and have a stupid fun night, but that's about it.    … Expand
  22. justarandom1
    Nov 7, 2014
    5
    This review, if you can call it that, is leaning heavily on the multiplayer side which is the main thing I look forward to on COD games.
    Today is probably the last time I will play a call of duty game, sadly. It used to be something to look forward to the new maps, new weapons, and various things. I have been playing call of duty since the very first game so yah, I am older now and I    This review, if you can call it that, is leaning heavily on the multiplayer side which is the main thing I look forward to on COD games.
    Today is probably the last time I will play a call of duty game, sadly. It used to be something to look forward to the new maps, new weapons, and various things. I have been playing call of duty since the very first game so yah, I am older now and I don't have the reflexes of the kiddies so my play style is slower and more tactical.
    That said, all of the cool stuff that they have previously had in the game has been removed. The maps, the weapons, everything is designed just to keep guys running from one end of the map shooting at each other. No cool new grenades, no more bettys or claymores because too many people whined about getting blown up.
    Remember Black ops 2, it had some cool stuff like the microwave emitter and new things like a plantable shield. AW has that too but it's useless against guys flying over the top of it so why even put it in?
    They have a 12 round grenade launcher and other things that go boom but they are utterly useless.
    On top of all that this game is just dull too. The maps are lifeless, the narrator sounds generic and bored. The music is flat.
    All that said I will get to the jumping. I personally do not like it but I can see that some people would. For me, it does not belong in a call of duty game.
    Call of duty started out as a game in which you played or assumed the role of various soldiers in various countries from various time periods such as WW1, WW2, Vietnam, etc. With Ghosts, it was just different factions of guys wearing ski masks.
    Now with AW it's the titans vs the sentinels? This game is not call of duty anymore.
    For all of the guys who complained that all they ever wanted was to run around with only guns you got what you wanted.
    But what about the rest of us that liked cool new weapons and gadgets? This game has the wrist firing grenade launcher but they are all pretty much a waste of time. Just window dressing to show that they are there.
    They also have a laser weapon that shoots a constant beam which I really thought was cool, until I realized that guys with bullet firing guns were killing me so fast that it made the E1 a waste of a choice.
    The kill streaks are a bummer too. Barely anything flying over head because god forbid we upset anyone from a harrier or helicopter making it too hard for people. And no more good turret anymore that fires on it's own, you have to operate it because hey, we really only want a balanced game.
    And lets talk about the flaws in the game. First off, every game has like half the players lagging. Secondly, every time someone chats on their mic or breathes it shows up practically in the middle of the screen. It's like they screwed up on the resolution for just the chat info. This is on the PS4 btw, not sure how the X1 looks.
    For all of the complaints at least GHOSTS looked and felt like a war game. The game mechanics were bad, people shooting you in one bullet and shooting you from precarious angles that you could never be shot from in reality.
    Does anyone remember MW2 and how many cool points on the map people would fight over, or how BLOPS had an elevator or mounted guns. This new COD has none of that. Remember when the stats were built into the game as in BLOPS?
    Remember RPG's, The Javelin, and the army of one bag? None of that here. Just vanilla running and jumping and shooting.
    For $59 bucks you take a step back to what COD might have looked like in the 80's had better graphics been available. Yet this is supposed to be futuristic warfare.
    This game is the lovechild of Unreal tournament, Call of Duty, Halo, And Titanfall. Except it's NOT a good thing. For all of you that are having fun I salute you but think back to the classic COD games like MW2 where it actually felt like you were in combat.
    This AW is a kids game, designed to appeal to very young kids with fast reflexes. And if you listen in to the chat lobby it shows.
    And before you say it's because I am bad at this game and to get better, I have been pretty solid at these games, even Ghosts which i didn't care for. But this game, it just is not drawing me in and I bet the servers for this game dry up in a couple months.    … Expand
  23. DvBizzle
    Nov 7, 2014
    8
    I like the game so far put about 5 hours into the Multiplayer and completed the story. I enjoyed the games campaign mode it was full of decent varied missions from the stealth where you have to not be detected to the all out mayhem of just blowing stuff up and endless killing. the best part about these missions are the new Exo abilities, though they are only tailor made for each missionI like the game so far put about 5 hours into the Multiplayer and completed the story. I enjoyed the games campaign mode it was full of decent varied missions from the stealth where you have to not be detected to the all out mayhem of just blowing stuff up and endless killing. the best part about these missions are the new Exo abilities, though they are only tailor made for each mission which could've been better allowing you to chose which abilities you wanted they were decent though i did find myself just wanting the double jump. another downside there is only one mission which allows you to use the stealth suit exo which I found rather enjoyable, yes you can use it online but it is easily visible to the other players and quite obvious the person is there if you pay attention. Now onto the main part of the review, which yes I am writing this a bit out of anger due to my last play session, the online multiplayer is fun. as long as you have friends to play with and talk to; to keep yourself from concentrating too much. (if you're a player like I am, who games better when not putting all my brain power into getting revenge over other players who have P****d me off) I found myself struggling to play online well enough to not want to rage quit the matches and stay online due to not having many friends who I talk to and play with online on this new iteration. when playing online I found myself playing against people who have put hours into each map to find the best spots to camp or to head glitch and make sure they're nigh invisible. The online aspect of the game is quiet well rounded and I like the new 'Supply Drops' which give you new equipment such as guns with stat boosts which come with a downgrade to other stats to equal it out. I also enjoy customising my character to make them my own by using the equipment gained from 'Supply Drops' the graphics on the game are phenomenal this is mostly noticed when it comes to the cut scenes within the story as i felt like the characters looked as close to real as i have ever seen in a game. I got a bit side tracked, back to Multiplayer, the addition of the double boosts and dashes as such are a good addition to the game to make it that much more fast paced which is what i like about Call of Duty games, their pace the gameplay in this addition reminds me of MW2 which is great as that is one of my favourites in the series. In also like the map design there are several different styles of maps which is great as there are maps which want you to keep moving and jumping around but doing so does put you at a bit of a disadvantage as it makes you vulnerable, but there are other maps which rely on close combat and quick wits and reactions. Over all the game is great i enjoy the multiplayer (when i have people to be on with) and the campaign was great even though its a tad bit predictable. all in all one of my favourites in the franchise.… Expand
  24. wlee1392
    Nov 7, 2014
    6
    I have been playing COD yearly ever since the days of Call of Duty 2 on X360. As time has passed I find myself coming back to the franchise less and less. Advanced Warfare has not changed that. COD twitch mechanics are still king here. The maps do not allow any tactical advantages or hot spots. By doing this, this allows the game to be a constant barrage of deaths from behind and aI have been playing COD yearly ever since the days of Call of Duty 2 on X360. As time has passed I find myself coming back to the franchise less and less. Advanced Warfare has not changed that. COD twitch mechanics are still king here. The maps do not allow any tactical advantages or hot spots. By doing this, this allows the game to be a constant barrage of deaths from behind and a "whoever sees the first person first wins" type mechanic. For people who like a truely fast paced experience this game ups the ante from normal CODs with its EXO suit abilities. The vertical movements allow you an opportunity to dodge opponents, however unlikely. As someone who considers Call of Duty 4 one of the greatest games ever, I only wish AW would revert to a more simpler aesthetic than that of AW. There's a lot of things to consider when outputting your class. This in my opinion takes away from the skill in the game and just brings more of a chaotic game. They have decided to replace the ability to have both tactical and lethal grenades in place of choosing one or the other and outfitting yourself with EXO abilities that are incredibly lame and useless. The graphics in this game are fantastic, facial expression top notch, and Kevin Spacey is great as you would come to expect. All in all, this is the same COD we've been playing for years. After the honeymoon phase of having a new "fresh" title, you realize its all the same. Missions take from past titles, and are recycled. I feel this game is just another flavor of the month game and with such promising titles coming out this November, COD AW is one you can skip or just experience through a rent.… Expand
  25. SomberMitsuki
    Nov 7, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have you ever wondered what Lester the unlikely would ply like if he had powered armour and a gun?
    no? Neither did I but sledgehammer games sought to answer that question anyway. CoD:AW, while being a pretty game, with solid voice acting, and all the action and gimmicky moments you expect from the series relies on a "on trick pony" to move the plot along in nearly EVERY FREAKING LEVEL.

    --------------------------------------------------MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD------------------

    Nearly every level has one Guaranteed moment where you are somehow stunned, pinned against wall by something, fall into some pitfall and are stunned, get sucker punched as you open a down and Knocked down or out, and something dramatic happens that may or may not move the plot forward. the first time, is admitly cool where you fall off a moving truck but use mag grips (gloves) to catch yourself on the side, jump to another moving vehicle to rip the armor off, grab and toss the driver into a pillar and back on to he previous truck and it's all down hill from there.

    Alright right just kill a group of enemies, time to enter the hous...oohhhhnoooo I'm been sucker punched and knocked down for the umpteenth time aren't I badass yuk yuk yuk. Every level save maybe two, never fails. It's like a Survival horror game that tries to use only jump scares every five minutes to bring the horror. It only works once and the novelty wears off pretty fast. . When you have to rely on the same gimmick every level to move your plot forward, it might be time to fire your writer.

    My only other complaint about the complain is the friendly fire penalty. The one thing the series has not evolved past from when CoD was a ww2 series. When you are playing on veteran, you often don't have time to check if the guy shooting in your direction is friendly or not. Specially in the wide open areas where the battle has become rather chaotic. On numerous occasions I've had to restart check point having almost completed a task only to have a friendly npc run in front of me as I was shooting at something making me start completely over. Or as I said accidentally shot a friendly cause he was shooting in my general direction as I peeked out from cover and only have a split second to react due to the difficulty I am play on.

    Other than the story is pretty good, though it relies on many of the CoD tropes from games prior.
    The armor abilities were more subdued than I thought they would be, but it's to the benefit of the setting.
    not every game with "power armor" can be Crysis, and thankfully CoD did not try to get.
    Sure, there is stealth and increased jump power/double jumping, but you also get a "Sonic" sound attack
    That stuns a bit, a riot shield to help you get to that next piece of cover, little strafing boosts to help get you out of trouble, along with a few other neat little tricks.

    The weapons feel solid, and sound good. The Grenades have a new trick to them, allowing you to switch it's type on the fly rather than having you use which lethal or tactical or have on you.

    The multiplayer is standard CoD fare with added movement abilities thanks to the power armor to spice things up a bit. If you liked the previous games competitive or survival modes then you'll find plenty to be happy with. New kill streaks, some interesting, some not, some brought over previous games.
    You also get "supply drops" Which grants new, sometimes temporary items of various sorts.
    "modified" varients of guns that fire faster, hit harder, or are more accurate, "supply drops" that occur at
    a set interval of your next match and ever armor/gear.

    The is one last issue I need to address. the $50 season pass. Activision what kind of crack are you smoking?! I don't care how good your game is, there is no way I'm spending that kind of money for "DLC" I can get a whole other game, maybe even two if I buy used with twice as much content as the DLC. $20 while still pricey, would be a fairer price.

    Speaking of armor and gear, a feature that was in ghosts that I enjoyed makes a return, the ability to customize your "operator's" look.
    Though the Squads mode does not make a return. Still not being locked into a specific character model
    be it male or female is an always welcomed touched.

    So, all and all if you are someone whom follows the series with enthusiastic glee then you'll feel right at home. If you hated the games prior, then you still won't find much to redeem it, aside from solid voice acting and pretty visuals, and if you are sitting on the fence then consider renting first.    … Expand
  26. Tom360
    Nov 6, 2014
    8
    GREAT SHOOTER, BUT MORE OF THE SAME. It's still COD, people.

    I'm changing my review a bit after taking in the game for a couple days. Initially I was really impressed by the larger than life single player campaign, but after some digesting it's more obvious that it is very similar to past entries. The Call of Duty series has garnered as much hatred as it has admiration. With COD it's    GREAT SHOOTER, BUT MORE OF THE SAME. It's still COD, people.

    I'm changing my review a bit after taking in the game for a couple days. Initially I was really impressed by the larger than life single player campaign, but after some digesting it's more obvious that it is very similar to past entries.

    The Call of Duty series has garnered as much hatred as it has admiration. With COD it's hard not to make comparisons to past entries in the series. Even with this in mind, the game excels and surpasses even the most beloved COD games.
    With this iteration things have been turned up to 11. The set pieces are bigger, things are definitely prettier and the game runs silky smooth. It feels fresh and the extra year they spent on the game definitely shows.

    I think the reason gamers are hating on this one is that it hasn't revolutionized the series. It's not the game-changer everyone had hoped for. It's still a great game, but it is a COD game at it's heart. If you go into it with the expectation that it will be very similar to past games in the series, with a few changes and you enjoyed those past games, you will surely not be disappointed.

    I do have to add that this game takes a huge dump on ghosts.    … Expand
  27. lambinator
    Nov 6, 2014
    8
    Coming from an individual who has played since CODMW...this is my third favorite. Modern Warfare was my favorite, BO was my second and then this. I keep buying these games year after year in hopes of something different but there really isn't that much change. It still feels the same with a twist of the EXO. Yes jumping around is cool and can save your ass...adds some instant value inComing from an individual who has played since CODMW...this is my third favorite. Modern Warfare was my favorite, BO was my second and then this. I keep buying these games year after year in hopes of something different but there really isn't that much change. It still feels the same with a twist of the EXO. Yes jumping around is cool and can save your ass...adds some instant value in multiplayer. I agree the campaign is short but when has it not been??

    People buy these games year after year, even when they know things don't change that much for the simple fact of having different maps. Yes we can buy map packs...but it's still something new. If you are expecting a great change...nope, not here.

    The game is still fun to play as COD has always been. It deserves better ratings than what it is being given.

    Yes I am still waiting for the breakthrough in some game to take me away from my COD fix. Nothing ever compares to the fast pace of the COD franchise. This game is an 8/10 and still waiting for something else.    … Expand
  28. Furyus01
    Nov 6, 2014
    3
    This is the worst online experience I've ever played without a doubt! I just posted a YouTube video (same user name) showing me shoot a full clip at a guy who wasn't moving and not 1 bullet hit. This is common for me with this game because I have really fast Internet and they went back to peer to peer matchmaking. Worse than anything the algorithm they use allows up to an 800 ping toThis is the worst online experience I've ever played without a doubt! I just posted a YouTube video (same user name) showing me shoot a full clip at a guy who wasn't moving and not 1 bullet hit. This is common for me with this game because I have really fast Internet and they went back to peer to peer matchmaking. Worse than anything the algorithm they use allows up to an 800 ping to host! Lag is everywhere and it is literally unplayable for me (see video if you don't believe me). I'm gonna give it a 4 because the single player functions properly. What a disappointment and I bought the bundle. Save your money for GTA 5, Far Cry 4, Dying Light, and Battlefield Hardline that will have dedicated servers like a proper online multiplayer. If you're competitive DON'T BUY IT… Expand
  29. FatherGord
    Nov 6, 2014
    6
    Some welcome new mechanics which revitalise the multiplayer, particularly the exo-suit which enhances your maneuverability and leads to some exciting and varied gun battles. However, be warned: this game uses controversial skill-based matchmaking which means you're always pitted against other players of comparable skill. For seasoned players this means that most gunfights are closelySome welcome new mechanics which revitalise the multiplayer, particularly the exo-suit which enhances your maneuverability and leads to some exciting and varied gun battles. However, be warned: this game uses controversial skill-based matchmaking which means you're always pitted against other players of comparable skill. For seasoned players this means that most gunfights are closely fought encounters and staying alive requires a high level of alertness at all times. This is fine for game modes with short rounds such as S&D, but the high intensity can be stressful and frustrating in longer game modes like TDM and domination.… Expand
  30. J_hagennn
    Nov 6, 2014
    5
    To be honest, the game is not horrible. The controls are fluid, the game play is tight, the graphics are shiny and pretty. But when it all boils down, it's still the same old yearly CoD game, with an extra $50 thrown on there for "extra" content that should have either been offered for free, or been included on day 1. This installation into the Call of Duty series really just goes to showTo be honest, the game is not horrible. The controls are fluid, the game play is tight, the graphics are shiny and pretty. But when it all boils down, it's still the same old yearly CoD game, with an extra $50 thrown on there for "extra" content that should have either been offered for free, or been included on day 1. This installation into the Call of Duty series really just goes to show how scared Activision and all the Dev companies behind CoD are to really get to work and give us a brand new game. If it isn't clear to you by now that this franchise is only out to take your money and give you the same game every year, then you are either very blind, or you love mediocrity more than anything. If you are a CoD fan boy, you will most likely be happy with this years edition. Because the ability to talk trash and make rude remarks towards other people online is still a very "hip" thing to do. As a matter of fact, it's almost become part of the game itself. The fact that this game is considered a "competitive" game absolutely boggles my mind as well. On a more positive note, if you've got some friends from school, or some buddies at work who are all going to play it, the game is still fun to screw around online with friends, and the leveling/prestige & rewards system always makes you feel like you're accomplishing something. But with games like Destiny, Borderlands, Dragon Age Inquisition (with it's recently announced co-op feature) and many others, this yearly re-hash of the same game will not be enough to keep this game afloat. The gaming community is desperate for a new "great" game. And when these AAA titles keep disappointing us game after game, it makes you wonder what these millions and even billions of dollars are going towards.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#12 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#22 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Games Master UK
    Dec 30, 2014
    83
    The multiplayer maps need work, but otherwise this is the best Call of Duty game in years. [Jan 2015, p.66]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 28, 2014
    80
    A welcome outsider take on a consistent series, increasing the pace still further in online multiplayer to fantastic effect. However, solo play feels a bit safe in comparison. [Christmas 2014, p.79]
  3. Play UK
    Dec 18, 2014
    87
    The best Call of Duty release since Black Ops. [Issue#251, p.62]
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