Eurogamer has reviewed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – and they are thrilled. The verdict: This installment is the „highest tide for Call of Duty in seven years“, with Infinity Ward having saved the series after several weaker years. We summarize the key takeaways.
How Good Is Modern Warfare 4's Campaign?
The campaign lasts around eight hours and concludes before it overstays its welcome. It centers around a North Korean invasion; players alternate between John Price and a ragtag squad of South Korean soldiers and US Marines. The reviewer praises set pieces such as a club shootout transitioning into a rooftop chase over Manhattan, a car chase through Paris, and the "Stranded" mission with crafting elements. Downsides: Price's storyline ends rather unspectacularly, and Mads Mikkelsen's inclusion as an antagonist feels "very strange".
How Do Multiplayer, Kill Block, and DMZ Hold Up?
The multiplayer is reportedly at its usual high standard regarding gunplay and sound design. Criticism is directed at respawns, especially on Shipment, and weapon balance – such as with the ISO Nightshade SMG. New is Kill Block: a mode that can build over 500 combinations from map segments. DMZ also impresses the reviewer: The Hajin map is expansive, tasks are quickly completed, and the mode is more accessible than many extraction shooters.
How differently the community views DMZ is highlighted in our article on criticism of the mode. And we had already reported on the generally positive reception from critics with the Metacritic scores.
Is Modern Warfare 4 Worth It For You?
From our perspective, the rating also reflects a general sentiment: After the lackluster Black Ops 7, the series needed to rebuild trust. According to the review, those who enjoy the campaign and fast-paced matches will find plenty on offer. Those expecting finely tuned balance should wait for the first patches – the review itself was written during launch week.
Source: Eurogamer
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