Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

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  1. ZackH25
    Apr 2, 2023
    6
    Did not play the campaign much. The multiplayer was alright but the maps were not great. The gunplay was as always good. The zombies was a mixed bag. I liked the map design mostly but the idea of having certain tasks to do during the game otherwise the game ends like in the second map is very annoying. I also really disliked the upgrade system for guns- they should have stuck to the pack aDid not play the campaign much. The multiplayer was alright but the maps were not great. The gunplay was as always good. The zombies was a mixed bag. I liked the map design mostly but the idea of having certain tasks to do during the game otherwise the game ends like in the second map is very annoying. I also really disliked the upgrade system for guns- they should have stuck to the pack a punch system. The eco suit system was interesting to be honest but giving it to zombies did not work very well. Overall an alright call of duty game that has some good and some bad parts to it.… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  4. United009
    Sep 28, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is Sledgehammers' first attempt at making a full Call of Duty installment. And I think they did a pretty good job in regard to that. But that doesn't mean that it's the best when it's in comparison to previous and future installments.

    The story begins with a cliche death that you don't really care about since you've not been able to create any sort of bond with the character. But it's the means to push the story forward and to fully introduce you to "Atlas" which totally isn't the bad guy.

    After a few missions, you kill the leader of a terrorist group that recently caused a big nuclear situation that left many cities devastated. But the leader of the terrorist group gives you a USB stick that shows that Atlas knew of the threat and decided to let it happen for profits (who would have guessed a big corporate private army would become the enemy,)

    Then you connect with your old team with Sentinal and go to fight your once ally now for Atlas. Which you technically never successfully achieve because the story ends with you killing the leader instead of Atlas being completely destroyed (as hinted in the game after you complete the final mission.)

    Overall the story is not memorable but not terrible. Gunplay was alright though the aerial mission near the end where you control a fighter jet felt weird with and without inverted controls.) A good first attempt by Sledgehammer but not that impressive when compared to the other games in the series.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. Yobyoni
    May 21, 2021
    3
    I seriously think this is the worst call of duty game ever. The exo jump/movement system was dreadful. And also, this game's loot crate system was one of the worst I've ever seen. Some guns you obtain from said crates are far better than what you can achieve through actually grinding through the game and even if you pay a bunch of money for crates, you're probably more likely to get a pairI seriously think this is the worst call of duty game ever. The exo jump/movement system was dreadful. And also, this game's loot crate system was one of the worst I've ever seen. Some guns you obtain from said crates are far better than what you can achieve through actually grinding through the game and even if you pay a bunch of money for crates, you're probably more likely to get a pair of bright purple trousers than something that will actually be of use.… Expand
  7. Deiwidas4
    Jan 27, 2021
    6
    Nothing special to be fair. Just a simple shooter with a short story. Probably if not Kevin Spacey I would give less than a 6. I feel that they are not innovating since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, just felt that I was playing the same with better graphics and different guns. Getting boring, to be honest. Would I recommend buying it? Well if you will see this game with a massiveNothing special to be fair. Just a simple shooter with a short story. Probably if not Kevin Spacey I would give less than a 6. I feel that they are not innovating since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, just felt that I was playing the same with better graphics and different guns. Getting boring, to be honest. Would I recommend buying it? Well if you will see this game with a massive discount and have not tried yet, why not, everyone has a different opinion. I do not feel that I wasted money, as I have payed just 6 bloody EUR. I did not have high hopes regarding this game as well.… Expand
  8. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅83%
    I enjoyed this new COD game quite a lot. The tsunami map was so flipping cool and fun.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. DzmitryBoston
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Consistently solid first-person shooter experience with great graphics and story.
  12. GJ3
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A very good game with innovative movements and a story that in my opinion was good
  13. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    It's a game. You can play it. It isn't bad. It isn't good. That's my review.
  14. 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
  15. TheRealFlame
    Jul 26, 2019
    6
    The story is okay i guess, not the "super memorable" story type from old COD games. It has some cool concepts in it, but not memorable on delivery. I really like the multiplayer and how you can double jump and boost all over the map, I get the most kills in this COD than other COD games. It is adrenaline pumping gameplay, and it feels good to pop on a Spotify playlist and go ham on someThe story is okay i guess, not the "super memorable" story type from old COD games. It has some cool concepts in it, but not memorable on delivery. I really like the multiplayer and how you can double jump and boost all over the map, I get the most kills in this COD than other COD games. It is adrenaline pumping gameplay, and it feels good to pop on a Spotify playlist and go ham on some noobs. But only if i'm in the mood for it.… Expand
  16. SevZeroSeven
    Jun 2, 2019
    5
    Few games leave me as conflicted as this one. Its Eons better than Ghosts. One the one hand I hate the enhanced Movement but it can also be fun. The Campaign sucks, I cant be bothered to go back and replay it. The real highlight is the Multiplayer great customization options for your guns but thats to be expected. Map Design is generic, several feel exactly the same. In the end this game is a 5
  17. dislexicpotato
    Oct 21, 2018
    6
    Advanced warfare is a very mixed bag. On one side you have very pretty graphics and a very solid campaign however the multiplayer experience is quite mediocre with unbalanced weapons, clunky gameplay and a large portion of the maps are very forgettable. It isn't a bad game but not a good one either.
  18. RuggedManFan
    Jan 4, 2018
    0
    Really a terrible game. By far the worst of the series, if you wanna know why, just go watch the trailer.
  19. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
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  20. Griffin44
    Dec 23, 2017
    6
    Honestly this game can be summed up by very good campaign with good story and characters, and below average multiplayer than no one, and I mean no one still plays. Overall this game is solid but not worth it at the time of release for online players or even now for that demographic.
  21. Batmandude46
    Aug 2, 2017
    5
    Mediocre game at best. Better than ghosts yes, but it still lets us down with the worst zombies in the entire series along with **** exosuit gameplay. On the positive side however, it does have a good story, something most cod games don't have.
  22. 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
  23. natty637
    Oct 16, 2016
    5
    This game was not perfect by any means. I personally did not purchase it until the game only had a few months before Black Ops 3 came out. With that said, I can say that I did enjoy Advanced Warfare. Single player wasn't bad for a first attempt, the real highlight of it that Kevin Spacey's character. Moving onto the multiplayer, this is the same Call of Duty we are all familiar with exceptThis game was not perfect by any means. I personally did not purchase it until the game only had a few months before Black Ops 3 came out. With that said, I can say that I did enjoy Advanced Warfare. Single player wasn't bad for a first attempt, the real highlight of it that Kevin Spacey's character. Moving onto the multiplayer, this is the same Call of Duty we are all familiar with except the addition of jet packs. The multiplayer isn't too bad either. Jet packs make the pacing faster, but it can prove challenging if this isn't your style of gameplay with people jumping around all the time. My biggest gripe with Advanced Warfare is the supply drop system, specifically the Advanced supply drops. Paid microtransactions just need to go plain simple. If you are trying to get one of the supply drop exclusives, just wait for a weapon drop event or get it from a regular supply drop.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. jason294859
    Jul 29, 2016
    1
    I feel like they completely changed the cod series to a jumping game its very frustrating due to all the movement and it has became a pay to win game.
  26. gameguardian21
    Jun 19, 2016
    5
    As you know cod has been **** since modern warfare 3, and it probably will be till Activision gets there **** together. I'll admit though this isn't a terrible game, but its definitely not good. The single player campaign is so bland and familiar, that by now, cod players have given up single player. The multiplayer is just the same thing, but with more microtranactions. Honestly, the onlyAs you know cod has been **** since modern warfare 3, and it probably will be till Activision gets there **** together. I'll admit though this isn't a terrible game, but its definitely not good. The single player campaign is so bland and familiar, that by now, cod players have given up single player. The multiplayer is just the same thing, but with more microtranactions. Honestly, the only people who still play this game is 12 year olds who will suck cods dick and buy all the dlc, just ask oney friends and one of them will say yes.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. ShadowDogg115
    May 9, 2016
    4
    This game is good, not the greatest tho. there are a few reasons i dislike Advanced Warfare, First thing is that shotguns and snipers are pretty much useless. When you try to snipe somebody they can just EXO jump into the air and kill you. Shotguns are also point less because its harder to get up close to another player. Second reason is Spam Spam Spam, all you have to do in this game isThis game is good, not the greatest tho. there are a few reasons i dislike Advanced Warfare, First thing is that shotguns and snipers are pretty much useless. When you try to snipe somebody they can just EXO jump into the air and kill you. Shotguns are also point less because its harder to get up close to another player. Second reason is Spam Spam Spam, all you have to do in this game is Exo jump non stop and kill your opponents. Forth reason is If you only have 3 out of the 4 map packs you will find no games. So either buy all 4 DLCS or Don't install any DLCS. My last reason is that Exo Zombies sucked. One of the worst zombie modes i ever played in Call of Duty series. Zombies Exploding and stupid EMP zombies that shut down your EXO suit for like 10 seconds and gets you killed.… Expand
  29. cort
    May 4, 2016
    7
    good exciting story but fairly short game. I solved the single player game in 8 hours. It is worth getting if on sale but not for $60. This review is only for the single player as I don't play much multiplayer.
  30. 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.
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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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