Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

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  1. UnbiasXboxGamer
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    I do not understand the hate this game gets, all those zeros, this is not in no way a bad game. It is a very underrated game that gets too much hate. The campaign is one of my favorite COD campaigns, very fun and replayable. Multiplayer is very fun as well there is lots of fun to be had and the maps are all interesting and stand out compared to the other CODs.
  2. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 1, 2022
    8
    "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" is a solid improvement over its predecessor "Call of Duty: Ghosts". Released in November 2014, it was the best COD game I had played in years. It was also the first Xbox One game I ever owned. Unlike previous entries, this one features the likeness of a major Hollywood actor. In "Advanced", Kevin Spacey plays a corrupt C.E.O. who isn't a far cry from his"Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" is a solid improvement over its predecessor "Call of Duty: Ghosts". Released in November 2014, it was the best COD game I had played in years. It was also the first Xbox One game I ever owned. Unlike previous entries, this one features the likeness of a major Hollywood actor. In "Advanced", Kevin Spacey plays a corrupt C.E.O. who isn't a far cry from his "House of Cards" character. Gameplay-wise, the big innovation is the exo-suits which are right out of the sci-fi flick "Elysium". Their inclusion in multiplayer help quicken the pace to the combat in both competitive and cooperative modes. Unfortunately, the suits' abilities are restricted in the otherwise entertaining campaign.

    One of the game's highlights are the visuals. Graphically, it is a solid jump up from the previous gen's COD titles. The single player takes on the form of a futuristic "Modern Warfare" with cool tech such as the sticky gloves from "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol". Developer Sledgehammer Games (they co-created MW 3) has not only done a steady job with the single player and multiplayer aspect, but have added their own zombies experience. The exo-suits give the "Advanced Warfare" zombie maps a different feel from Treyarch's zombies. AW also includes a cooperative survival mode that featues waves of different enemies. It can be played with four players and is quite fun though it lacks depth.

    Overall, this is a solid entry in the "Call of Duty" franchise. It may not be a masterpiece, but it is a solid outing. I'd rate it with an 8.3 out of 10.    … Expand
  4. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅83%
    I enjoyed this new COD game quite a lot. The tsunami map was so flipping cool and fun.
  5. Hm02
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    This is probably the most underrated call of duty game out there, people quickly hate on it because they think that the exo suits are broken and they ruin the game when really they just can't be bothered to get good at using them, The introduction of supply drops also annoyed some players, although the idea of playing to earn them so you can get more powerful Weapons is good, the option toThis is probably the most underrated call of duty game out there, people quickly hate on it because they think that the exo suits are broken and they ruin the game when really they just can't be bothered to get good at using them, The introduction of supply drops also annoyed some players, although the idea of playing to earn them so you can get more powerful Weapons is good, the option to buy them instead of earning them did make them more unfair. Asides from the multiplayer, the campaign is great although the storytelling isnt the best (but still good) the level design was great and it took advantage of the exo suits really well. As for zombies and the DLC maps, it was ok but i dont think it's worth the money, although i did enjoy the exo survival mode. Although it's not the best call of duty, its still a good game worth playing however i don't recommend the DLC or the season pass.… Expand
  6. skippiskip
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    Up until the release of Modern Warfare in 2019, this was my all-time favorite Call of Duty. Some people could say that this game had a predictable story, and while it did, it did not hurt it in the long run. Personally, I was caught off guard by the plot twist. Being given an exo suit with incredible power and punching all sorts of enemies was satisfying all the time. While the missionsUp until the release of Modern Warfare in 2019, this was my all-time favorite Call of Duty. Some people could say that this game had a predictable story, and while it did, it did not hurt it in the long run. Personally, I was caught off guard by the plot twist. Being given an exo suit with incredible power and punching all sorts of enemies was satisfying all the time. While the missions were a little restrictive, they never got boring. The only gimmick I hated was the mag-gloves. These pieces of trash forced you to go straight up, down, left, or right; you can't go diagonal which makes it so annoying. The other tech you are given is so much fun and mixes up the gameplay. The advanced movement, lethal and tactical gear is incredible. The survival mode was hard, but an excellent mode and new spin to survival from Modern Warfare 3. The objectives you are given are fun, and so are the upgrades you can get. Zombies at first I was very critical of, but now I think it was just not what I was used to, but it was a good thing none the less and had some good twists to the gameplay. The one thing I HATE about it though is the EMP zombies because at one point, the ability to jump really high is NEEDED and the moment you can't do that, it's more about running for your life until you regain power than it is about the carnage. The multiplayer is probably the worst part of the game and has been the only time that I feel like I'm suffering when playing. The boosted jump makes shooting idiots near impossible. Some tactical items are now nearly pointless because of the boosted jump. Guns needed to be more powerful because of the boosted jump. This was just a poor case for multiplayer.… Expand
  7. DzmitryBoston
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Consistently solid first-person shooter experience with great graphics and story.
  8. GJ3
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A very good game with innovative movements and a story that in my opinion was good
  9. F-22Raptor
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    So, I've always bought the COD games and I've never been a big fan of the series, just the same old recycled game over and over. I have to say, Advance warfafe is hands down the best COD game ever made.
    The graphics are stellar, the campaign mode is engaging and fun and its an all round good time. Kevin Spacey is amazing, and its the first COD game that had a good story that made sense    So, I've always bought the COD games and I've never been a big fan of the series, just the same old recycled game over and over. I have to say, Advance warfafe is hands down the best COD game ever made.
    The graphics are stellar, the campaign mode is engaging and fun and its an all round good time. Kevin Spacey is amazing, and its the first COD game that had a good story that made sense and kept me entertained. This COD installment is a must have for first person shooter fans    … Expand
  10. ericrichardson
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    Black Ops 3 vs Advanced Warfare

    Well first I personally like Advanced Warfare but this has to be comparing both seeing which one is better than the other. Both games are a military science fiction first-person shooter and both have similar game mechanics.Also in both games they have exo-suits which enhance your character's abilities and movements. Such as walking on walls, punching    Black Ops 3 vs Advanced Warfare

    Well first I personally like Advanced Warfare but this has to be comparing both seeing which one is better than the other. Both games are a military science fiction first-person shooter and both have similar game mechanics.Also in both games they have exo-suits which enhance your character's abilities and movements. Such as walking on walls, punching someone into the air, sliding across the battlefield, super stomp, and super jump. Some differences they have are the weapons.

    One thing I don’t like about Black Ops 3 is they do not have a lazer shotgun and rifle but Advanced Warfare does. Also Black Ops 3 you can change your character but you can’t in Advanced Warfare. In Advanced Warfare you can customize your character with different equipment. Some things I would want to see in the next game in the series is both Advanced Warfare and Black Ops 3 combined. Also with the multiplayer I would have to say that they are similar but a few differences such as you can choose your player model in BO3 and in AW you can customize and choose your player-model.

    Also in multiplayer you have to kill the other team before they kill you. There are many different game modes in these games. There is Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Search and Destroy and Mosh Pit. These game modes also can be played in hardcore mode which you do not know how much ammo you have and no mini map.

    In Capture the flag you have to go on the enemy's territory and bring their flag to your base. In team deathmatch you have to get to 75 kills before the enemy team. Also you kill the enemy team and one enemy equals one kill. In Search and Destroy you play as the diffuser or planting the bomb. There are two different bomb locations.As diffuser if a bomb is planted you have to go diffuse it and you win or you could kill the bomber before he plants. In mosh pit is is a mixture of all of these.

    So Black Ops 3 and Advanced Warfare are good games that still keep the COD franchise moving. Even Though ADV is an older game that BO3 had to follow they are still keeping gamers interested in the Call of Duty series.    … Expand
  11. chronustrigger
    Sep 21, 2016
    9
    I'm still playing multiplayer almost two full years later. I can't dispute the complaints from people about how different it is. Personally, I love the speed of the gameplay and the ability to cover long distances quickly with boost jumping and sliding. The Tac19 shotgun is unrealistic and AMAZING for certain close quarter maps(Detroit and Bio Lab). Sniper class is money for certain mapsI'm still playing multiplayer almost two full years later. I can't dispute the complaints from people about how different it is. Personally, I love the speed of the gameplay and the ability to cover long distances quickly with boost jumping and sliding. The Tac19 shotgun is unrealistic and AMAZING for certain close quarter maps(Detroit and Bio Lab). Sniper class is money for certain maps (especially Sideshow). I found the map design to be superior in striking a balance between offering some camping spots but not too many, but not so run-and-gun-centric like typical 3 lane maps that don't allow much besides running down a lane or waiting for someone to run down the lane. The variety of weapons is vast, and I have earned a large % of the variants without spending any money besides the base game and the season pass for new maps. I'm still having fun. I'm still learning different weapons. I bought Black Ops 3 when it was released, and I ended up logging very little time on it as I find AW much more appealing.… Expand
  12. WYSIWIG
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    I didn't exactly have high hopes for Advanced Warfare, but this is actually a REALLY cool game. It's super fun to mess around with the boosting mechanics, and there's all kinds of weapon attatchments, weapons, and all of that. The multiplayer is fast-paced, balanced, and really easy to get used to. Overall, this game was a LOT better than I thought it was going to be. My only complaint isI didn't exactly have high hopes for Advanced Warfare, but this is actually a REALLY cool game. It's super fun to mess around with the boosting mechanics, and there's all kinds of weapon attatchments, weapons, and all of that. The multiplayer is fast-paced, balanced, and really easy to get used to. Overall, this game was a LOT better than I thought it was going to be. My only complaint is that the campaign gets a bit stale, but so do most Call of Duty campaigns for me. Overall, I really recommend this game for any fast-paced shooter game-lovers.… Expand
  13. EmilyV
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Great maps. Great fluid movements, miles better than black ops 3. Campaign wasn't amazing but definitely holds up. The guns feel really good, accurate statistics. This is the multiplayer I stick to amongst all the releases in the past year.
  14. Butinho
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    I always buyt Call of Duty Titles for the campaigns . I will surely say that this game delivered the most enjoyable and memorable campaign to date . Where as I enjoyed every campaign so far , this is the one than shines most . Sledgehammer games were very innovative with the Exo Skeletons and all the futuristic equipment and weaponry . I still play this game a lot
  15. Gato-Alpha
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    La campaña es corta pero muy entretenida, el nivel grafico del juego es muy bueno, la música y los efectos de sonido durante la campaña y el multiplayer es excelente!!!

    La acción de batalla en el multiplayer es impresionante y el traje EXO le da una velocidad al juego que marca diferencia respecto a los otros COD.

    Es un excelente juego!!!
  16. onemanstudios
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    This game is THE BEST CALL OF DUTY ever. The campaign is blood pulsing and very interesting. As well, the multiplayer is the best yet. If you are starting your kid on call of duty, then this is the game. You can turn lbood and language off.
  17. scottfree
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    This game is BADASS, intense and you can actually boost dodge away from campers instead of turing a corner and being **** for going in some room some douche is camping in, this game is exciting, unlike watered down black ops 3...
  18. Sanastusa
    Oct 21, 2015
    8
    A good change for Call of Duty headed into this kind of Advanced Warfare. The Exo Suits added some flavor to the game that can be enjoyed in single or multiplayer. The Graphics of the story mode were remarkable! Far better then anything I would expect from a FPS. The story of single player was interesting , which we know can be difficult to do with FPS games that have been coming out everyA good change for Call of Duty headed into this kind of Advanced Warfare. The Exo Suits added some flavor to the game that can be enjoyed in single or multiplayer. The Graphics of the story mode were remarkable! Far better then anything I would expect from a FPS. The story of single player was interesting , which we know can be difficult to do with FPS games that have been coming out every year. Single player, multiplayer, survival and zombies were all highly enjoyable. Good job Mitchell.… Expand
  19. HeyLookAGinger
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    MULTIPLAYER: Normal COD game-play, but with a dash of the classic "the floor is lava" game and a hearty helping of hardcore amphetamines.:

    CAMPAIGN: Spoiler -- Kevin Spacey is evil. ..... But did your really need me to tell you that? ZOMBIES: Everyone's favorite undead nazis are back (Though all I really saw were a bunch of them wearing burger king outfits. I guess the whole    MULTIPLAYER: Normal COD game-play, but with a dash of the classic "the floor is lava" game and a hearty helping of hardcore amphetamines.:

    CAMPAIGN: Spoiler -- Kevin Spacey is evil. ..... But did your really need me to tell you that?

    ZOMBIES: Everyone's favorite undead nazis are back (Though all I really saw were a bunch of them wearing burger king outfits. I guess the whole world domination thing didn't work out for them, and now they have to flip patties for minimum wage like the rest of us.) This time though, they have some how progressed from barely being able to break down wood barricades to operating complicated and expensive military thrust packs.
    Im also glad to see that they have continued with the always complicated easter eggs that have steps that go something like this:

    Step !. Find a paperclip and some duct tape
    Step 2: Use the paperclip and duct tape you found to create and enigma machine
    Step 3: The enigma machine should spit out a bunch of code.
    Step 4: Take that code to Magic Johnson's house and he will decipher it for you and tell you it is the secret to how he has managed to stay alive and have such a (HIV) Positive outlook on life while suffering from a debilitating disease like AIDS.
    Step 5: Return with your new found knowledge and start developing a cure for AIDS
    Step 6: Realize that the previous 5 steps have taken you 32 rounds to complete and immediately get killed by a high level zombie before you are done with developing the cure.

    TL:DR: You are super lazy if you think that this review is long enough to require this.    … Expand
  20. alex007
    Aug 24, 2015
    8
    At this point, the "Call of Duty" formula is familiar. No matter how good the games are, quality doesn't equal innovation. With that being said, Sledgehammer's "Advanced Warfare" is an improvement over the very basic "Ghosts" which was made by Infinity Ward, the series' creator. The PS4/XBOX ONE version of AW is a visual stunner that runs at the usual 60 FPS. It's the futuristic gadgetsAt this point, the "Call of Duty" formula is familiar. No matter how good the games are, quality doesn't equal innovation. With that being said, Sledgehammer's "Advanced Warfare" is an improvement over the very basic "Ghosts" which was made by Infinity Ward, the series' creator. The PS4/XBOX ONE version of AW is a visual stunner that runs at the usual 60 FPS. It's the futuristic gadgets and Kevin Spacey that make this COD stand out. The story is Tom Clancy-lite with Spacey's villain taking center stage. He plays Jonathan Irons, an evil C.E.O. who provides private military contractors with advanced warfare technology. In the end, Irons is just another Bond-like bad guy who wants to profit from world war, but Spacey brings class to the role. The thrilling gadgets featured in the campaign include the sticky gloves that Tom Cruise used in "Mission Impossible", thermal vision grenades, exo-skeletons, mechs and mobile heat-seeking missile launchers. It's all very cool, yet familiar thanks to the obligatory scripted events. The exo-skeletons are used in multiplayer which gives it a faster-pace and the new modes are enjoyable. However, the new cooperative survival mode is not as good as the one featured in "Modern Warfare 3". It supports four players and maps can be unlocked by replaying levels, but it quickly becomes tiring due to boring mini-challenges and limited enemy types. I bought the first DLC pack and the new zombies map is a very basic one; a throwback to the zombies found in the original "Black Ops". Overall, the game is solid one, but not a very groundbreaking one. This isn't the masterpiece of "Modern Warfare" nor is it the vanilla "Ghosts". It's good, but the peak of the series has already past. 8.4 out of 10.… Expand
  21. DronePGL
    Aug 22, 2015
    9
    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is a game that lives up to the Legendary name of the Call of Duty franchise. Although many things in Advanced Warfare are different from previous Call of Duties, I can assure you that Advanced Warfare is the next step in FPS gaming. From super fast paced versatile gameplay to having INSANE customization options that have never been seen before in any FPSCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare is a game that lives up to the Legendary name of the Call of Duty franchise. Although many things in Advanced Warfare are different from previous Call of Duties, I can assure you that Advanced Warfare is the next step in FPS gaming. From super fast paced versatile gameplay to having INSANE customization options that have never been seen before in any FPS game, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare left a unerasable mark on the next gen consoles. With a new super-technological storyline that fits in the future, to a recreation of the world's best side game: CoD Zombies, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is the game that reassures good hopes to the fans of Call Of Duty.
    Of course there is a lot of controversy that the game brings up in terms of differences with the rest of the franchise, but this is just a way of saying to the fans that Call of Duty is NOT the same game every year, and can step up its game and produce efficiently.    … Expand
  22. FallenHades
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    Good story line. And there's a twist i didnt see coming. Loved it. And multiplayer is amazing. But once you get used to Exo Suits, advanced weapons and perks, and the maps of AW, playing MW3 becomes difficult .-. Still one of the best CoD games ever
  23. Ry4nW2014
    Jul 21, 2015
    8
    It cool to see that Call of Duty is doing some thing new to the series, but the one thing that got me that it reminded me of Titanfall without the wall running and titans but it is still a coo game buy it if you like the future and are a big C.O.D fan if not then you won't like this one.
  24. whiskeytango82
    Jun 1, 2015
    8
    COD:AW is a solid game that finally delivered the innovation that we were expecting in Ghosts. The campaign was entertaining and spot on with the standards set by the MW series. Multiplayer is competitive, fun and the maps are well orchestrated. There is a lot of cool new features as well. Exo Skeletons, futuristic weapons, drones and much much more. For the first time in years I feel likeCOD:AW is a solid game that finally delivered the innovation that we were expecting in Ghosts. The campaign was entertaining and spot on with the standards set by the MW series. Multiplayer is competitive, fun and the maps are well orchestrated. There is a lot of cool new features as well. Exo Skeletons, futuristic weapons, drones and much much more. For the first time in years I feel like this COD is one of a kind and not an over priced add on.… Expand
  25. stevegamer3
    May 3, 2015
    10
    A very well made masterpiece that was desperately needed for the COD community. Everything is so different from all the other CODs and more innovative making this the best to this day.
  26. Urbanlistener
    May 1, 2015
    8
    The best Call of Duty in years, the campaign is absolutely awesome, with great cinematics, decent graphics and a fresh approach to the franchise. Multiplayer mode is good as always.
  27. Bob126
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    One of the best "Call of Duty" games ever made. I don't care if it's like a mixture of Crysis and Titanfall, all I care about is how the game plays and looks, this game definitely passes both of these. I cant believe I'm saying this about COD and I've always hated COD ever since cod 4, I love this new COD and it should be one of the rare good games that came out in 2014.
  28. Tomn8er
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    As a first time Call of Duty player I have to admit I really like this game. I've beat the campaign and sunk over 30 hours into online multiplayer and it is a pretty addicting experience. The presentation and attention to detail is absolutely outstanding. So much customization and pretty maps and cool campaign moments that seem drawn from a Michael Bay or Fast and the Furious movie. It'sAs a first time Call of Duty player I have to admit I really like this game. I've beat the campaign and sunk over 30 hours into online multiplayer and it is a pretty addicting experience. The presentation and attention to detail is absolutely outstanding. So much customization and pretty maps and cool campaign moments that seem drawn from a Michael Bay or Fast and the Furious movie. It's really amazing value for $70.

    My only real complaint is that the multiplayer gameplay is very repetitive. It's basically just a twitch shooter where you hope you can react faster than your opponent because whoever shoots first typically gets the kill. It doesn't have the variety that say Halo does with vehicles and different power weapons and actually using map control and strategy to win. It's mostly just run around like a chicken with your head cut off or stay back and camp and pick said headless chickens off as they bunny hop around in the open. Definitely fun but pretty one-dimensional gameplay. It is also incredibly frustrating when people continually manage to sneak up behind you and drop you in half a second before you can even turn around. Kinda cheap. I wish they had proper radar like there is in Halo! That said however, it is still a very fun, high-quality game and a refreshing change of pace for a new player to the series.    … Expand
  29. Kermee
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is a great game with great improvements. Not only the graphics changed but the gameplay changed by putting exos that can make you move faster, jump higher, and become stronger. The story mode was predictable throughout the game and kinda of the same as every other story mode in the previous Call of Duty games.Multiplayer is the usual same old same old, butCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare is a great game with great improvements. Not only the graphics changed but the gameplay changed by putting exos that can make you move faster, jump higher, and become stronger. The story mode was predictable throughout the game and kinda of the same as every other story mode in the previous Call of Duty games.Multiplayer is the usual same old same old, but they put a classic playlists. It's when you don't use exos. It's like the old Call of Duty games The Exo Survival is actually good. It's up to 4 players, you have survive numerous rounds by killing Atlas soilders, and you earn points when you complete a round then you can spend those points on guns, exo abilities, and scorestreaks. Oh, one more thing, you have to be at a certain class to get certain guns in Exo Survival. The game overall is great so I give it a 8 out of 10.… Expand
  30. youlouz
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    I have to say that trey arch and Activision have out done them selves with this one. Ghosts multiplayer wasn't that impressive, and Blacks 2 multiplayer was amazing, with still a few errors. So practically they fixed what needed to be fixed in those games, and then made there own tremendous changes to the game, such as new weapons, exo abilities, exo-suits etc. Along with that the campaignI have to say that trey arch and Activision have out done them selves with this one. Ghosts multiplayer wasn't that impressive, and Blacks 2 multiplayer was amazing, with still a few errors. So practically they fixed what needed to be fixed in those games, and then made there own tremendous changes to the game, such as new weapons, exo abilities, exo-suits etc. Along with that the campaign is amazing, as well is amazing graphics.

    CONS:

    -Mild lag
    -The story doesn't flow to well    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. games(TM)
    Dec 9, 2014
    70
    If you play Call Of Duty online all year round then Christmas has officially come early. But if you’re a sucker for the ludicrous, globe-trotting, re-skinned James Bond adventures that constitute these games in single player, you’ve picked the perfect year in which to take a twelve-month break.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Dec 6, 2014
    80
    Advanced Warfare is still Call of Duty, but it's more playful, knowing and refreshing than COD's been in years. [Christmas 2014, p.112]
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Dec 1, 2014
    80
    In many ways, the game is the perfect distillation of the franchise's core appeal. But it's still just Call of Duty, don't expect it to revolutionize the industry. [Issue#118, p.61]
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