Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 9890 Ratings

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  1. AlexGuyUS
    Dec 13, 2019
    2
    In my opinion this is an average game. I played it for a few days, and I'm likely done with it. But I can see how others would enjoy it.

    Campaign: I like how it plays. I enjoyed some of the more open ended segments. However, the story is forced and contrived. I did not enjoy the story at all. And you know what else? I'm an American, and I'm not happy about the story. The game    In my opinion this is an average game. I played it for a few days, and I'm likely done with it. But I can see how others would enjoy it.

    Campaign: I like how it plays. I enjoyed some of the more open ended segments. However, the story is forced and contrived. I did not enjoy the story at all. And you know what else? I'm an American, and I'm not happy about the story. The game was supposed to be "shocking". And you know what? It's shocking how afraid the writers were to offend anyone. I'm not even going to talk about all the blatant feminism in the game. It's despicable that the game depicts Russians doing things that Islamic extremists have done, and still do. It seems that the writers were afraid to depict a Muslim committing an atrocity. I guess that's not PC. This game was supposed to be depicting modern warfare. Instead it refuses to depict anything that actually happens. What about ISIS? Nope, we get a fictional story that vilifies Russians. It's absurd. And you know what political group wants people to think Russians are evil? If you guessed the extreme left, you'd be right. This game is extreme left propaganda. And you know what else? The highway of death was something us Americans did during Operation Desert Storm. I understand the game is fictional, but come on. The "Campaign" gets a 1/10 for me, because I cannot get immersed in this pile of trash.

    Spec-Ops mode: This mode is complete trash too. I would rate this mode a 2/10. Juggernauts break the whole experience for me. Take Juggernauts away, or nerf them and I can see myself having fun. The last survival game I played, my buddy and I were enjoying ourselves. We had a few close calls, but we were having fun. Then, we got to the wave where you get two juggernauts. After shooting one of them with an RPG, then shooting him in the face with .50cal about 30 times, then having him brush it off and proceed to shoot me, and kill with his minigun I decided that I do not like this game and am done playing it. My buddy and I are both former Infantrymen. So we appreciate the accurate portrayal of weapons and tactics. Of course, it's a COD game. And we don't want a 100% accurate portrayal of combat. But when a guy wearing an EOD suit, wielding a minugun, who is somehow harder to kill then a vehicle comes and kills you. It just breaks any level of immersion we were experiencing at the time. It's just a cheap form of artificial challenge. In the mission, "Door Kick". My buddy and I were communicating, and tactically moving though the level. When we finally got the end, we were killed by a Juggernaut. If this was Doom, I would expect enemies like that. But this is a game that is supposed to be depicting modern warfare. And take it from me, the Juggernaut is just stupid. The 4 player co-op mode is also trash. And I should be able to play it with just a buddy or two with no randos if I don't want to. The Spec Ops mode is a complete and utter disappointment.

    Muliplayer: I enjoyed it for the first couple days. I really enjoy the gunsmith system. The customization is awesome in this game. I also really appreciate the absence of loot creates. The gun play is also really awesome. And the battle bass system is nothing to complain about. I don't care about cosmetics, so I will not purchase it. But I don't feel like the game is trying to nickel or dime me. I have access to all weapons, cammos, and attachments. Overall, the Multiplayer is really good. It's just the people. Everyone seems to be using every cheap trick in the book to get an edge. And a lot of times, I just don't have fun playing it. The campers ruin the game for me. My KD ratio is about at 1, so I'm a pretty average player. But there are just too many games where I just don't have fun because the whole other team will be camping. Walking around the map for a long period of time, not being able to find anyone, dropping dead, then watching the kill-cam to see a the player who killed you not moving and just aiming at a door is not fun at all.

    Overall, the campaign in trash. And multiplayer can be fun in short bursts. The problem is that Spec Ops is so bad, that when I get tired of multiplayer I don't have a relaxing mode to fall back too. Overall, I'm not happy with this game. But I can see how others would really like it. I hate it though.    … Expand
  2. WolfheadXCII
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Excellent overhaul, and I love the fact that they show realistic perspectives of what happens in war. I have family in military and I have studied a fair amount of military history and I absolutely love this game's portrayal on war.

    This is a comeback for call of duty because in all honesty, the last few games prior have been very unsatisfying to say the least.
  3. Paradox_REDO
    Dec 12, 2019
    4
    O jogo tá bonito e tudo mais, mas elementos de jogabilidade com montar na parede e o novo mini mapa destrui minha experiência sem falar do time tô kill baixíssimo que incentiva a camperagem, em conjunto com os mapas que são mais confusos da fraquia, se você procura um bom modo história eu recomendo mas não espere muito se for comprar esse jogo
  4. Slieus
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    Говно баговоное, вечные фризы, баги, вылетания, сейчас я вообще не могу зайти в игру из-за того что её надо перезагрузить после обновления, и так каждый раз
  5. Wilko25us
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    I'm really enjoying this back to basics approach. The Gunsmith adds a bit of nuance to the game as you start getting quite attached to all the different builds you can do. This is from someone who couldn't get on with fortnight or Apex.
  6. Rodway
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    Not great, issues with multiplayer. Bad story etc I am not fan of creator choices it's just distasteful and not fun. I dont like Russian government especially there anti lgbt or Putin, but **** this is just nasty and I hate agreeing with possible right or boomerRussian s as a mexican dude
  7. Cdawg120304
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    This game is getting a lot of undeserved hate. Yeah, the Russians had to be the main villains. It couldn't be China, because if it was, China would ban Activision from ever tapping into the Chinese market, and no other country really fits the villain role. And the main terrorist faction HAS to be secular and not Islamic, or else there would be a public outcry. Therefore, the Russians haveThis game is getting a lot of undeserved hate. Yeah, the Russians had to be the main villains. It couldn't be China, because if it was, China would ban Activision from ever tapping into the Chinese market, and no other country really fits the villain role. And the main terrorist faction HAS to be secular and not Islamic, or else there would be a public outcry. Therefore, the Russians have to commit atrocities that cause this faction to rise up, instead of a religion that encourages conquest. So even though the villains are bland, I don't blame Activision. And it's not anti-Russian propaganda, because there are good Russian characters like Nikolai and Makarov. And all you commies attacking U.S gov because of this game, please stop talking. The U.S gov had no control over what product Activision made (Unlike the Chinese Gov). The Multiplayer is fun, but Skill-Based Matchmaking is bullcrap.… Expand
  8. PepeTheGod
    Dec 10, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor game, bad maps, inconsistent weapons, too much glitches and too much campers. The campaign is the only good thing about the game.… Expand
  9. Catloop
    Dec 9, 2019
    3
    Campaign is pretty fun, however, the Russia hysteria is pathetic. Spec ops is unplayable because it's not just hard, it's unfair with infinite waves of enemies thrown at you. The multiplayer is not fun. The developers made far too many bad or conflicting decisions. For example, they want the game to feel more realistic than other call of duties, so they have a quicker time-to-kill, slowerCampaign is pretty fun, however, the Russia hysteria is pathetic. Spec ops is unplayable because it's not just hard, it's unfair with infinite waves of enemies thrown at you. The multiplayer is not fun. The developers made far too many bad or conflicting decisions. For example, they want the game to feel more realistic than other call of duties, so they have a quicker time-to-kill, slower movement speed, realistic lighting, and realistic weapons. This would all be fine, but the game developers have other game mechanics that conflict with these ones. For example, the shooting while sliding, or the shooting while jumping, or the fact that characters yell call outs, even if the player is trying to sneak. Two major pros of the multiplayer are the gun smith and the way the guns feel and sound. Everything about the guns in this game are amazing. Recoil feels so real, unlike any other game I've played. The sound design is incredible, the guns sound real and heavy. Finally, the gunsmith is incredible. You can change your weapon to fit your play-style exactly. This is the one aspect of the multiplayer that feels strategic. When actually playing the game, there is very little skill involved. If you move, you will die. There are far too many random angles, corners, windows, buildings, etc. that you can get shot from constantly. This, in addition to the realistic lighting, the loud footsteps, and slower movement speed create a camping meta. I find myself dying much too often from skill-less things such as the many angles, bad spawns, overpowered weapons, and claymores. This game was not made for competitive people, it was made for people who want a game that requires no skill. Whenever I play this game now, I don't get mad, however, I do not have fun. Even when I'm doing well, I find myself having no fun. What I want to emphasize in this review is that the game is not fun. I hate to criticize the game developers so hard, but when you make a game that has conflicting features and poor decision-making all-around, you should be criticized for it. It's a shame that the game developers couldn't deliver on the game mechanics and the maps because the gun play is unmatched.… Expand
  10. histostoaos
    Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Poorly optimized game. Gameplay is nice and fun but gets overshadowed by the poor optimization.
  11. anticraz
    Dec 9, 2019
    3
    Игра отвратительна,много русофобии.плохая оптимизация,в игру можно зайти раз через раз,постоянные вылеты,
    +
    В игре не такой уж и плохая графика хотя есть немного мыльца.
  12. MaxPayneIsGod
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    A damn fine game and a bloody good shooter.
    Great characters, terrific narrative, fantastic graphics.
    Some truly jaw dropping moments and spectacular set pieces
    Turn back to the MW games of old
    Ignore the "politics" this is just a game anyone who calls it propaganda is an ignorant fool. Its just entertainment and phenomenal at that
  13. Jackson1995
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    Top 3 for worst call of duty’s of all time. Gun play is great, but everything else is atrocious. The campaign sucked, multiplayer sucks, and co op is a complete joke. I would suggest NOT wasting $60 on this piece of garbage game. Joe cecot and the infinity ward crew needs to all be fired. They have no idea what they’re doing and don’t listen to the community.
  14. greg555
    Dec 8, 2019
    1
    Unacceptable political propaganda and history rewriting of events too recent to be prostrated in a game.
  15. devchaos
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Awesome game with actual story nowadays. Great storymode based on the real story about **** russian terrorists. Great graphics. I proud America not silenced actual troubles in the world.
  16. Kryss_Everson
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    This game is a shame for the industry. I can't understand people who actually continues to buy this terrible piece of s**t.
  17. brick_sledge
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Crashes constantly on PC, developers don't aren't listening to the community's concerns about how bad the multiplayer is.
  18. jag881
    Dec 7, 2019
    3
    Good graphics, poor game! No real story mode and I just don't care for the multiplayer in this game, much better games out there for this mode.
  19. Fox2408
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Worst multiplayer cod I've ever played. Skill based matchmaking assures you will not have fun
  20. SkyFlare
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    If people can drop a 0 or 1 because "anti russian propaganda", even though that's been a staple of the MW franchise for as long as I can remember, I can put a 10 because it's a decent game that I'm having fun with.

    Yes, the SP's story is simplistic and the classic "Russian and the middle eastern terrorists want to kill innocents, so the US and UK swoop in to save the day". I wouldn't    If people can drop a 0 or 1 because "anti russian propaganda", even though that's been a staple of the MW franchise for as long as I can remember, I can put a 10 because it's a decent game that I'm having fun with.

    Yes, the SP's story is simplistic and the classic "Russian and the middle eastern terrorists want to kill innocents, so the US and UK swoop in to save the day". I wouldn't call it propaganda, at least not an effective one for me. It's just uncreative writing: pick antagonists everyone knows already so you don't have to explain why they're evil.

    The MP part of the game is clearly its focus. And... it's CoD. Good ol' arcade CoD, not without its share of infuriating issues, definitely far from perfect even for a game of which sole purpose is to allow you to shoot virtual folks in the face (spawns, weapon balance, you name it, CoD has a problem with it) but it's overall very playable and, if you like the classic CoD gameplay, you most likely won't be neither disappointed nor surprised.
    You know, unless you're like all the reviewers here and can no longer stand the "evil russia" trope to the point of screaming in anger instead of just saying "eh, whatever" and enjoying a game for what it is.    … Expand
  21. SparxSpurs
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Call of duty back to its very best! Gameplay and mechanics are spot on. Campaign is amazing. Multiplayer is excellent too.
  22. tito_juan99
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    El mejor en cuanto a sonidos de armas, y variedad de armas y en cuanto a gráficos, el peor en todo lo demás.
    - Minimapa no es el de toda la vida, lo han querido innovar y les ha salido como el culo y para qué van a escuchar a la comunidad? Ellos se han empeñado en que su nuevo minimapa es mejor y no nos van a hacer ni p*** caso, básicamente es un minimapa con más zoom de lo normal, y    El mejor en cuanto a sonidos de armas, y variedad de armas y en cuanto a gráficos, el peor en todo lo demás.
    - Minimapa no es el de toda la vida, lo han querido innovar y les ha salido como el culo y para qué van a escuchar a la comunidad? Ellos se han empeñado en que su nuevo minimapa es mejor y no nos van a hacer ni p*** caso, básicamente es un minimapa con más zoom de lo normal, y cuando los enemigos disparan, con o sin silenciador, no se ven los puntitos rojos de toda la vida, nefasto.
    - Skill-based matchmaking (sbmm), muchísimo peor que cod advanced warfare, aquí estás jugando un torneo competitivo en todas las puñeteras partidas, desesperante, que aunque no digan nada, no hace falta ser un experto para saber que lo hay, todas las partidas igualadas o la gran mayoría te mete en partidas perdiendo y de paliza.
    - Incitación a campear, los mapas con tantas ventanas, puertas y esquinas, solo se les ve la cabeza, hasta los desafíos de camuflajes te piden bajas agachado, apoyando el arma, básicamente que seas un paralítico a la hora de jugar.
    - Desvalance de armas por completo, en las partidas solo verás la m4, y antes solo la 725 de escopeta, pero eso si que lo han arreglado.
    - Silencio mortal como especialidad en vez de como ventaja...
    - Sonido de los pasos elevadísimos, dicen que los han ido tocando, pero por lo visto solo para cuando vas agachado y apuntando, para incitar más a campear y fastidiar las partidas, parece un desfile de elefantes cuando corres.
    En resumen, si quieres jugar la campaña, las operaciones especiales y supervivencia, pues está bien, no es nada del otro mundo tampoco, pero tienes un rato de distracción, pero pagar mínimo 70€ para esos modos de juego porque el multijugador ES INJUGABLE, déjame decirte que prefiero jugar al Mario Galaxy de la Nintendo Wii.    … Expand
  23. EntreConsolas
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Hacía tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto de un videojuego. Un call of duty como los de antes, muy bueno.
  24. Jojo78850
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Encore un fps qui est sorti avec de nombreux beug. Mais c est qui le plus navrant, c est la communauté qui est a chier. Dans n'importent mode de jeu ceci et de la mme ca campe de partout ca joue pas l'objectif car pas de récompense au bout. Le passé de combat et sortie et je revois la même chose que bo4. Je pense que se jeux la va me dégoûter. J ai plus pris mon plaisir avec fallout 76 queEncore un fps qui est sorti avec de nombreux beug. Mais c est qui le plus navrant, c est la communauté qui est a chier. Dans n'importent mode de jeu ceci et de la mme ca campe de partout ca joue pas l'objectif car pas de récompense au bout. Le passé de combat et sortie et je revois la même chose que bo4. Je pense que se jeux la va me dégoûter. J ai plus pris mon plaisir avec fallout 76 que celui si. C est pour dire que call of dutty est entrain de tomber bien bas.… Expand
  25. Phantompanda
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    Fun game, it tries to be new and a lot of players hate it so check the gameplay before buying.
  26. tuhoaja
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Bad game with no balance at all. The campaign is very bad. Do not buy this game.
  27. intercooler7
    Dec 5, 2019
    0
    multiplayer is excellent..but the story game has a political connotation and shows Russia in a negative light
  28. Radec
    Dec 5, 2019
    0
    Awesome game, great campaign, extremely good gameplay, it`s a masterpiece!
    BUT my review is based on microtransactions, I HAVE ALREADY PAID A HIGH PRICE FOR THE GAME and now I need to pay even more to unlock custom things?
    it ruined COD MW :(
  29. Pups
    Dec 5, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Гитлеру бы понравилось. .......................................................… Expand
  30. Aress
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    The best of Call of duty series , it’s incredible amazing, the new look of the game and modern warfare franchise is awesome. They do big and good updates , also everything is for free.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 78
  3. Negative: 0 out of 78
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    Everything is upside down. Call of Duty has a better solo campaign than multiplayer after many years. We will remember a perfectly scripted war with a dense atmosphere, but we’ll forget about the unbalanced online multiplayer. [Issue#298]
  2. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    90
    After a multiplayer-centric episode, the COD fans will be delight with the return of a nervous and strong solo campaign. Modern Warfare is back with old-fashioned gameplay that is more grounded and efficient. The generous amount of content adds some depth to one of the best chapters of the saga to date. Magic!
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  3. ZTGD
    Jan 7, 2020
    75
    Overall Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a good title that is marred by the expectations that the Modern Warfare name brings with it. The campaign has some really stellar gameplay moments that are brought down by the mediocre plot. Multiplayer was fun but felt a bit like the competition’s output (despite there being no Battlefield release this year) which may be a turn off for some. I don’t think Modern Warfare 2019 has done anything to make me rethink waiting for substantial price drops to play Call of Duty campaigns, because clearly multiplayer is still Activision’s main focus and that’s just not where I get my kicks.
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