Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1375 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 496 out of 1375
  2. Mixed: 75 out of 1375
  3. Negative: 804 out of 1375
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  1. McCorius
    Dec 26, 2019
    4
    Just another check cashing space filler. The “campaign” is short, forgettable and formulaic. The multiplayer is the same as ever if you liked it 5 years ago you will like it now but 60 bucks for more of the same sucks. Should have gone with my gut and passed on this. Now that I read all the Russian trolls I thought about upping my rating. I didn’t, but thought about it. Still a lameJust another check cashing space filler. The “campaign” is short, forgettable and formulaic. The multiplayer is the same as ever if you liked it 5 years ago you will like it now but 60 bucks for more of the same sucks. Should have gone with my gut and passed on this. Now that I read all the Russian trolls I thought about upping my rating. I didn’t, but thought about it. Still a lame game but not too bad. Certainly not a 1 or 2.… Expand
  2. TechnicalN9ne
    Dec 24, 2019
    5
    I've played many of these games and i've got to admit that this game is mediocre af. Not innovative, don't know why they released it tbh.
  3. Vadercat
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Dont listen to most of the bad reviews. Its a video game. A modern one. It can have the russians as bad guys. They game is mostly full of non campers but its a shooter game it definatly will have some campers. The game has a bit of a learning curve in the fact that you cant go rush in guns a blazing you have to run up to a piller sometimes and peak the corner. All in all this is one of myDont listen to most of the bad reviews. Its a video game. A modern one. It can have the russians as bad guys. They game is mostly full of non campers but its a shooter game it definatly will have some campers. The game has a bit of a learning curve in the fact that you cant go rush in guns a blazing you have to run up to a piller sometimes and peak the corner. All in all this is one of my favorite games. Dont listen to most of the bad reviews. Some have genuine criticism and some are just mad that the russains are the bad guys. Its a video game stop bringing polotics into video games.… Expand
  4. MWisCancer
    Dec 20, 2019
    0
    Utter ****

    The worst call of duty ever, played the games for over 10 years never experienced anything this bad. My favourite game is officially dead. Uninstalled **** the most stressful online gaming experience of my entire life. Honestly I do not know where to even begin... I’ve been playing call of duty since CoD 2 days and have played every iteration in between with thousands and    Utter ****

    The worst call of duty ever, played the games for over 10 years never experienced anything this bad.

    My favourite game is officially dead.

    Uninstalled **** the most stressful online gaming experience of my entire life.
    Honestly I do not know where to even begin...

    I’ve been playing call of duty since CoD 2 days and have played every iteration in between with thousands and thousands of hours gaming time... there have been ups and down along the way but Modern Warfare is a nail in the coffin as far as I’m concerned.

    This game is cancer, there is little I like about it bare the movement mechanics and graphics....

    The story mode is painfully slow paced and boring, dimly lit and far too tactical to really have much fun... you have to sweat even in campaign mode LOL.

    But that’s not even 1% of what is wrong with this **** show. The online experience is nothing short of a brain aneurism.

    I genuinely find myself having to psych myself up mentally before I even switch the game on at this point... I tell myself to just try and have fun don’t focus on the bull**** just run and gun, rush a flew b flags, try and at least have some fun but no.

    Between the SBMM and the awful hit detection and stupid TTK, awful map design, **** spawns and glitchy audio you just can’t enjoy it.

    I somehow have 2 days play time which I find hard to believe as I can’t even go 2 to 3 matches without having to turn the game off due to the anger it makes me feel. No CoD has ever made me this stressed to play.

    Not to mention the fact the battle pass is wack and the latest update somehow wiped all my CoD Points id collected which in normal circumstances would have really pissed me off however I couldn’t really care less on this game because I’m never going to play it long enough to warant saving cod points for skins or weapons etc.

    The game was already cancer before the latest update however they’ve decided to slap the old school cod lovers in the face again by ruining two perfectly good maps, vacant isn’t too bad apart from the new safe space outside and the fact they moved the position of the bins near the old jump shot so the only way to get a line of site down the long corridor is to climb the bin below the window and inevitably get killed before you even make it half way.

    But SHIPMENT... seriously don’t get me started on shipment... just play a game for yourself I don’t even have the energy to write out everything that’s wrong with that map... just utter **** The worst spawns in FPS history by a country mile.

    There’s literally maybe 2-3 half decent online maps the rest are actual crap...

    The game is seriously not right, not to mention that in recent days it takes me upwards of 10 minutes to find a full lobby without players backing out because we have no choice of map or ability to vote so when we get one of the **** maps which statistically is about 80% chance then everyone backs out and you fail to even start a game which creates stress before you even get into the game which causes heart attack levels of stress LOL!

    Why does every single game go to the time limit? A 10 v 10 and the maps are so big that after the game ends the top player might be lucky to have 15 kills that’s like 1 kill per minute some games unless you spawn trap and can avoid being killed by the countless campers this games pace has created.

    I’m honestly about to uninstall the game and not even consider redownloading until massive changes are made because at this stage the game is unplayable for a serious player. I average a 3.0 KD or thereabouts across all the other games yet this game I can barely keep a 1.5 because of the SBMM... every game I play feels like an MLG sweat fest World Series final with millions on the line, every player on both teams is sweating heavily and we’re all of a good quality so it’s barely even possible to do well most games you and the rest of the lobby will scrape just above or below a 1.0 KD... that is not fun IW... we are casual gamers who want to have fun after a stressful day at work or school for the younger generation and this game is literally a mental health hazard it gives me migraines and can literally ruin my whole night because of how badly it annoys me that my favourite game franchise is going down the ****ter. I could go on for hours but if anybody actually takes the time to read this before buying just don’t... it’s not worth the stress and anger plus the money it will cost you. Save your money and buy literally any other game...    … Expand
  5. Dielawn
    Dec 18, 2019
    0
    The game came out great! I loved how everything I wanted I had to work for it! Earn it. Not pay money like almost every other game. But now after they added their greedy corporate microtransactions I've hated the game... now all the stuff everyone has worked for is inept to all the flashy new stuff that ppl can just pay for now. Before all this I would've gave this a game a perfect score.
  6. SH0t210
    Dec 17, 2019
    6
    Campanha legal mas diversos problemas no multiplayer que fez eu parar de jogar
  7. jonpluc
    Dec 17, 2019
    0
    What you are reading below is scarey. This is a Russian Bot army that gets deployed to stir up trouble. All of these people dont all in a row all of a sudden care about how Russians are treated in this game. These are employees of the Russian governmnt spamming reviews, just liike they did in Facebook to help influence the US 2016 election. You notice almost every single post is aWhat you are reading below is scarey. This is a Russian Bot army that gets deployed to stir up trouble. All of these people dont all in a row all of a sudden care about how Russians are treated in this game. These are employees of the Russian governmnt spamming reviews, just liike they did in Facebook to help influence the US 2016 election. You notice almost every single post is a variation of the post before it?… Expand
  8. Nick77
    Dec 16, 2019
    10
    3.7 really? This is the best cod I have played since mw2. Great gameplay no running on walls thank god, great gun upgrade system. I have put in over 5 days total and have really enjoyed this game. It is also a large title spec ops, single player and multi-player. Would recommend this title for sure but PLEASE BOYCOTT THE MICROTRANSACTIONS. If people quit firkin buying add on and micro3.7 really? This is the best cod I have played since mw2. Great gameplay no running on walls thank god, great gun upgrade system. I have put in over 5 days total and have really enjoyed this game. It is also a large title spec ops, single player and multi-player. Would recommend this title for sure but PLEASE BOYCOTT THE MICROTRANSACTIONS. If people quit firkin buying add on and micro trans they would just include it to begin with.… Expand
  9. demonicdennis
    Dec 16, 2019
    5
    Although the game plays well, It is hard to overcome the ridiculous amount of lies and propaganda that Modern Warfare‘s campaign tries to instill upon players. The war crimes depicted were not only carried out in real life by MIDDLE EASTERN countries, but also by America itself! Research the Highway of Death- a horrible crime committed by America, but put on the Russians in this game,Although the game plays well, It is hard to overcome the ridiculous amount of lies and propaganda that Modern Warfare‘s campaign tries to instill upon players. The war crimes depicted were not only carried out in real life by MIDDLE EASTERN countries, but also by America itself! Research the Highway of Death- a horrible crime committed by America, but put on the Russians in this game, among others. Stop being scared to put out truth rather than making a game that fuels hate to a country no less innocent than the others it depicts. Gameplay wise, amazing. Anti-Russia propaganda wise? Horrible.… Expand
  10. Baldasar
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Best call of duty ever. Weapon personalization is the best ever. Sounds are great. Campain is like a movie. Crossplay is great.
  11. kesco1234
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    I loved the campaign and I like how the story continues in spec ops while I do miss the old style of spec ops missions what they did is more challenging and a welcome change. While the multiplayer can be annoying it is still enjoyable I feel like most people blame the game for the actions of the players.
  12. TYIJL
    Dec 9, 2019
    6
    Honestly one of the best call of duty games in recent years, though some big things do keep this game from being possibly one of the best in the entire franchise. The multiplayer has some serious issues. The new mini map system and the horrible maps are the two biggest problems with the online portion of the game at the moment, however some seriously over powered weapons, the rage inducingHonestly one of the best call of duty games in recent years, though some big things do keep this game from being possibly one of the best in the entire franchise. The multiplayer has some serious issues. The new mini map system and the horrible maps are the two biggest problems with the online portion of the game at the moment, however some seriously over powered weapons, the rage inducing claymores and skilled based matchmaking make it hard to see this game living past its 1 year life cycle.… Expand
  13. Jc0a
    Dec 9, 2019
    7
    The game is awesome but they need to do something about the campers, it ruining the game exprience
  14. iamjcl
    Dec 7, 2019
    7
    The game over experience is fun, I like that it wasn’t covered in loot stuff and currency bs. I felt it fin like the original cod 4. I do dislike the never ending campers in multiplayer mode, but that every COD game. Story is good, I enjoyed it. Graphics and audio is awesome! Try it out for yourself and don’t listen to the haters with no life.
  15. SuiZideKing
    Dec 6, 2019
    7
    Really great campaign. That being said the multiplayer really rewards camping so that takes a lot of the fun out of it.
  16. IronCityBoy
    Dec 3, 2019
    3
    I paid $99 for them steelbok special edition. Played it starting with early access. Enjoyed the single player campaign, and multiplayer was pretty good. Got to level 144 before season one made me start back at 55. What do you get for playing the hell out of the game? Go back to being enlisted level 55 and nobody would know that I almost leveled out at 155 except for a few minorI paid $99 for them steelbok special edition. Played it starting with early access. Enjoyed the single player campaign, and multiplayer was pretty good. Got to level 144 before season one made me start back at 55. What do you get for playing the hell out of the game? Go back to being enlisted level 55 and nobody would know that I almost leveled out at 155 except for a few minor “badges.” No guns, banners, skins...NOTHING!!! Then comes the money grab. I paid $99 for the game and now they want me to spend more money on a battle pass to unlock all 100 levels?!? Oh, but they give you a free 20 levels but they are all bull crap and it’s one free level folllwed by 4 locked levels (the good loot), then another freebie. Enough of this I’m done.… Expand
  17. Gjsanches
    Dec 2, 2019
    1
    It rivals Call of Duty: Ghosts as one of the worst multiplayer experiences of the franchise
  18. DrabBro
    Dec 2, 2019
    0
    where to begin? Ah Yes, the story campaign. gray morality, so gray morality. Did you know that the Russians are Nazis? Personally, I have no. A lot of people say it's just a game, but I absolutely don't like to see me and my people portrayed as maniacs, psychopaths and Nazis!
    personally, I, a maniac psychopath and a Nazi had a desire to come to the office of activision with a 12-gauge    where to begin? Ah Yes, the story campaign. gray morality, so gray morality. Did you know that the Russians are Nazis? Personally, I have no. A lot of people say it's just a game, but I absolutely don't like to see me and my people portrayed as maniacs, psychopaths and Nazis!
    personally, I, a maniac psychopath and a Nazi had a desire to come to the office of activision with a 12-gauge pistol and commit another crime, I'm Russian!    … Expand
  19. KevinJohnsBP
    Nov 28, 2019
    3
    I would have given a much higher rating if they hadn't killed every good thing about multiplayer in the latest updates. They have ruined stealth completely, somehow made spawning and camping ten times worse. Guns that didn't need to be nerfed have been nerfed
  20. ScoBoo
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    This game is worth buying. It's nice to say C.O.D has a home run. Thanks for listening to your fan base. The bad reviews have nothing to do with the game's mechanic's. Don't buy the game if you don't like the story line. Cry a river over a game's story. If you can handle the fake story, buy this game, It's worth the price. I really like the gun play, and the campaign is great. My onlyThis game is worth buying. It's nice to say C.O.D has a home run. Thanks for listening to your fan base. The bad reviews have nothing to do with the game's mechanic's. Don't buy the game if you don't like the story line. Cry a river over a game's story. If you can handle the fake story, buy this game, It's worth the price. I really like the gun play, and the campaign is great. My only complaint is when the story forces you to do silly missions, without bullet's. Other than that good game, I like when I don't feel ripped off by the ''Man"… Expand
  21. ninjaganyah98
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Me parece el mejor call of duty de esta generación desde mi punto de vista. la historia es corta pero una de las mejores, los graficos son los mejores en un call of duty que ya lo necesitaba ahora si esta a la altura de esta generacion el tema de que no haya season pass y haya juego cruzado quiere decir que por mucho que pase el tiempo siempre habrá gente y eso esta muy bien.elMe parece el mejor call of duty de esta generación desde mi punto de vista. la historia es corta pero una de las mejores, los graficos son los mejores en un call of duty que ya lo necesitaba ahora si esta a la altura de esta generacion el tema de que no haya season pass y haya juego cruzado quiere decir que por mucho que pase el tiempo siempre habrá gente y eso esta muy bien.el multijugador esta muy bien si algo lo estropea es la gente que lo juega que campean y y abusan de las posibilidades pero lo que es la base esta bien hecha. La personalización de las armas es una delicia con más de 70 accesorios por arma que hace que puedas tener de una arma muchos modelos que la cambian por completo las operaciones especiales a mi gusto le pondria dificultades diferentes pero bueno tampoco es imposible ahora falta ver como evoluciona el juego que en diciembre sale el primer pase de batalla veremos que tal esta y también seguramente saldrá un battle royale el año que viene y por lo que se ha dicho pinta de 10 también asique habra que ver… Expand
  22. BasedSnowman
    Nov 23, 2019
    0
    Terrible game. We wanted a new version of COD4 not a terrible, slow, campy version of Black Ops 4 with bad netcode and twenty-five unrealistic killstreaks. I was actually looking forward to this game, until I played it. I put two days into this game, but I just uninstalled it and won't be back. I will never buy another COD game again.
  23. SuperShrooms
    Nov 23, 2019
    8
    Best CoD in years. It's about time they used a new engine. First time in 14 years I believe. I love the game but never quite been a fan of infinity wards map designs. This game has some of their worst ever. It's a shame how they can get so much right and drop the ball at map design. It's definitely the buggiest cod ever to release too. Cod is usually on point with game stability.
  24. Elerion
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Russophobia detected. The game is filled with hatred of the Russians! WTF? Fierce propaganda. In trash.
  25. germanik
    Nov 21, 2019
    7
    Очень понравилась кампания, русских показали такими, какие они есть на самом деле. Разочаровало то, что кампания очень короткая прошел за часов 5 и не заметил. Мультиплеер та еще рулетка, все зависит от сетевого кода. Режим спецопераций больше понравился чем нет, но опять же надо играть только с командой друзей, а не с рандомами. Режим Выживания, разумеется не оценил, и за это ActivisionОчень понравилась кампания, русских показали такими, какие они есть на самом деле. Разочаровало то, что кампания очень короткая прошел за часов 5 и не заметил. Мультиплеер та еще рулетка, все зависит от сетевого кода. Режим спецопераций больше понравился чем нет, но опять же надо играть только с командой друзей, а не с рандомами. Режим Выживания, разумеется не оценил, и за это Activision огромный минус. Игра, к сожалению не стоит своих денег, максимум 40 долларов, так же нет смысла особо потеть в мультиплеере - все равно через год будет другая игра. Так же заметил то что со времен MW2 мало что изменилось в мультиплеере и это по большой части очень хорошо.… Expand
  26. TippedOcean
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    The campaign is incredible also the multiplayer although there are a lot of campers
  27. Stgpayne
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    The multiplayer is broken and unplayable all people use is the 725 and the m4 they said that they nerfed in 3 updates but it's still way better weapons than any other
  28. SpiritSet
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    Disgusting political propaganda. I liked the COD series, but after this, I no longer want to support such vile propaganda. Screenwriters have no soul....
  29. EvilYorik
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Glory of Ukraine. It's very good game. That game show for us what is the country Russian Federation in true. Russian Federation is sponsor of terrorism. Where is Russia, there is war.… Expand
  30. Dawggpound
    Nov 18, 2019
    1
    I give it a one, the campaign is pretty good but that's all I can say about the game as online features have never worked since purchase. Solutions for the issue do not have any effect, and no other games I play are affected
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Pure Xbox
    Mar 18, 2020
    80
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare serves up the freshest take on a stale formula in years, with a new engine and revitalised multiplayer mode that takes full advantage of a finely-tuned weapon customisation system and some welcome changes to ballistic mechanics. While Spec Ops fails to deliver much long-term attraction, the story mode proves there’s plenty of justification for a narrative element in a modern shooter. Free maps and updates bring everyone onto the same page in multiplayer, but Infinity Ward's take on the battle pass template still needs some work.
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  2. Cultured Vultures
    Dec 6, 2019
    70
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a mixed bag. A fantastic returning campaign, some decent multiplayer and terrible co-op makes MW an interesting entry.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 18, 2019
    70
    If you don’t mind being killed by the odd nuke – how anyone can score 30 consecutive kills is beyond our tiny minds – PvP could swallow your damn life. Pair it with a gutsy (if insensitive) campaign, and this tonally conflicted series continues to stay relevant thanks to the best guns in the biz. [Issue#184, p.68]
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