Activision attempts to turn the tide of the franchise with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The 2019 soft reboot aims to recapture the spirit of the original success, returning to what made the series great.
After all, recent Call of Duty games have been criticized for straying too far from the traditional formula. Many fans have complained about the gameplay changes that feel alienated. How they managed to address these issues is something this review will try to answer.
History
During development, Infinity Ward was quick to point out that they wanted to incorporate a more mature narrative. Most Call of Duty games have over the top, action-oriented single player campaigns. However, with Modern Warfare, the studio attempted to have a more nuanced, adult story. Real-world events inspire important plot points, and the game attempts to highlight moral issues in warfare. The end result is that Modern Warfare’s story is arguably the best in the series to date. There is tension, drama, and it also raises questions that the series has never explored before.
Controversial moments aren’t something the series has ever shied away from. Many players will remember the hype about the “No Russian” mission in 2009. It seems that both developer and publisher are still ready to use similar shock tactics to get attention. The new game contains several controversial scenes that have drawn criticism. However, they don’t detract too much from the experience.
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