


Instead of just leaving things be, textures were added, some zones feel more alive, and there’s even larger atmospheric changes like adding in more details in first-person cinematics. Subtle differences have been made with the remaster too, which are all positive and showcase how much effort Raven Software put in. It’s not even nostalgia talking, but having entire missions centered around sneaking and sniping or tactically calling down strikes from afar balances out all of the run and gun Michael Bay action of future installments. There’s also a sprinkling of vehicular warfare without overdoing it, adding in a level of mission variety that withstands the test of time. The supporting cast like Sergeant Jackson and Gaz are nothing more than warm bodies at points, but the crux of the story and the relationship between main protagonist Soap and Captain Price is worth the price of admission.

Its campaign has been met and topped by its competition, but clocking in at seven hours or so at the top end, Modern Warfare‘s story is still worth playing. A lovely, stable remaster that stays at 60FPS consistently and looks great, but is still ultimately a game from 2007. It’s for all of you out there who aren’t keen on the constant pushing of the envelope that sends developers to the far reaches of space with Jon Snow, or for those of you who want more grounded shooters, maybe with a less than annual cadence.īut let’s not get too crazy here, as this is still a remaster. There’s no extra zombie modes or chicken love simulators, which will be a relief to many who feel the series has become bloated. MSRP: Bundled with special editions of Infinite WarfareĪfter booting it up, you’ll get a simple choice of “campaign or multiplayer.” That’s it. And if you haven’t experienced it yet, Modern Warfare Remastered is a good way to do it.Ĭall of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (PC, PS4, Xbox One) Killstreaks, perks, almost everything you know and love (or loathe) in modern shooters, it’s all derived from Modern Warfare, for better or worse. Pretty much everyone remembers the release of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.Įven if you didn’t play it, many of your friends probably did, and although GoldenEye 64 and Halo had popularized console shooters far before it, it really brought things into a new era during a more reliable period of online gaming alongside of Gears of War.
