Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - Gamepro
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:25 pmThis review is from Gamepro so I thought i'd post it.
"War truly is hell. Anyone who has experienced military conflict firsthand can tell you that. Thankfully, most of us have never had to crawl in the muck of a battlefield or exchange gunfire with an enemy; it is an experience that few of us could handle, both physically and psychologically.
There are countless numbers of books, movies and video games that allow us to experience the horrors of war from the safety of our living rooms. Done right, these fictional depictions not only showcase everything that is good about war--the camaraderie that exists between soldiers and their selfless heroism, for example--but they also serve as a powerful reminder of just how damaging and terrible war can be.
Call of Duty 4 At A Glance
No developer has had more success in recreating the tension and terror of a battlefield than Infinity Ward. Its founding members helped define the World War II genre with the groundbreaking Medal of Honor: Allied Assault while the first title developed under the Infinity Ward label, Call of Duty, cemented their reputation as one of the most skilled and talented development houses around.
After three titles set in the war torn battlefields of the past, Infinity Ward is taking a decidedly modern approach with Call of Duty 4, a title that Assistant Editor Travis Moses is declaring as the best shooter of 2007. Yes, according to Travis, Call of Duty 4 is better than Bioshock, Half-Life 2 Episode 2 and even Halo 3.
So what is it about Call of Duty 4 that makes it stand out from the rest of the pack? For starters, the intense single-player campaign offers up an action packed experience that features a tremendously compelling narrative; there are moments in the game that will send chills down your spine.
Then you add in the the amazingly deep multiplayer that rivals Halo 3's in terms of reach and scope. Suffice it to say, if you are an online shooter junkie, Christmas has come early for you this year.
PROS:
* Graphics are outstanding. Visually one of the best Xbox 360 games around.
* Single-player campaign is deep and satisfying. Concerns about the mode's length are assuaged by its overall quality.
* Multiplayer component offers a wealth of features. It should prove to be outstanding once the servers become fully populated.
* The move to a modernized setting makes the franchise relevant again.
CONS:
* We couldn't find anything. Seriously, we tried to find something wrong with this game but we couldn't."
"War truly is hell. Anyone who has experienced military conflict firsthand can tell you that. Thankfully, most of us have never had to crawl in the muck of a battlefield or exchange gunfire with an enemy; it is an experience that few of us could handle, both physically and psychologically.
There are countless numbers of books, movies and video games that allow us to experience the horrors of war from the safety of our living rooms. Done right, these fictional depictions not only showcase everything that is good about war--the camaraderie that exists between soldiers and their selfless heroism, for example--but they also serve as a powerful reminder of just how damaging and terrible war can be.
Call of Duty 4 At A Glance
No developer has had more success in recreating the tension and terror of a battlefield than Infinity Ward. Its founding members helped define the World War II genre with the groundbreaking Medal of Honor: Allied Assault while the first title developed under the Infinity Ward label, Call of Duty, cemented their reputation as one of the most skilled and talented development houses around.
After three titles set in the war torn battlefields of the past, Infinity Ward is taking a decidedly modern approach with Call of Duty 4, a title that Assistant Editor Travis Moses is declaring as the best shooter of 2007. Yes, according to Travis, Call of Duty 4 is better than Bioshock, Half-Life 2 Episode 2 and even Halo 3.
So what is it about Call of Duty 4 that makes it stand out from the rest of the pack? For starters, the intense single-player campaign offers up an action packed experience that features a tremendously compelling narrative; there are moments in the game that will send chills down your spine.
Then you add in the the amazingly deep multiplayer that rivals Halo 3's in terms of reach and scope. Suffice it to say, if you are an online shooter junkie, Christmas has come early for you this year.
PROS:
* Graphics are outstanding. Visually one of the best Xbox 360 games around.
* Single-player campaign is deep and satisfying. Concerns about the mode's length are assuaged by its overall quality.
* Multiplayer component offers a wealth of features. It should prove to be outstanding once the servers become fully populated.
* The move to a modernized setting makes the franchise relevant again.
CONS:
* We couldn't find anything. Seriously, we tried to find something wrong with this game but we couldn't."