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Perfection Meets its' Match

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is probably the most amazing experience a gamer can have. It has its flaws, but they are so small that its hard to notice considering everything else.

PROS:
-Amazing graphics on both HD and Standard
-Rich, and especially realistic gameplay
-Challenging
-Multiplayer- this includes stats tracking, weapon upgrades, etc. Not something to miss
-Campagin is well written, with characters that have the qualities of one that came out of the best piece of litereature you've ever read

CONS:
-Depending on whether you played Halo 3 or not; this game does NOT have co-op, or splitscreen xbox live
-Short Campagin

Don't pass this up, you won't regret it.

If you are on the fence, just hit A and buy it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

What a year to have a 360! I have been gaming for 25 years and never has there been so many A level games released back to back. This is the most realistic FP simulation to date, and there have been some great games this year already. It is almost like you are looking through a camera at times. I have never seen such realism in a game. Some of the single player chapters are worth the price of the game alone they are so well produced. You can tell that the emphasis is on emersion and not on quantity, fine with me as I don't have so many hours a week to put in. The transitions between chapters are fast and down to businesses. The pacing of the game is non stop. You drop in, move out, and hold on.

I might also point out the the matching in multiplayer is very fast. Faster then Halo 3. Also, I am still getting owned in Halo 3 multiplayer, but here things are more balanced. Lack of knowledge of the levels and where to find weapons is not such a big deal. When you are killed you get a kill cam that shows you from the other players perspective what transpired. It is a great add. In Halo you can be dead instantly, what, how, ... The experience here is much more positive for casual gamers.

Looking for some action?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've played many first person shooters and this one holds its own without question. Not a bunch of puzzles, just good guys and bad guys. The graphics are great, the action intense, enemies plentiful and situations harrowing. Lots of great firefights, RPGs, helicoptering , truckchasing action. The game was too short as some here have mentioned. I think that's a pretty big reflection on how badly people who play this game want to play MORE OF IT!! Truly a must have for the serious fps fan.

Back to greatness! CoD4 should have been CoD3. Thank you Infinity Ward!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I absolutely loved Call of Duty 2, and it was the reason I bought an Xbox 360. I played the entire single player campaign and the online multiplayer games. I was disappointed with Call of Duty 3. The single player campaign was ok, but I didn't like the online multiplayer as much. It seemed to be focused solely on team based multiplayer games. I tend to like the every man for himself games, and then once in a while I will play the team based games.

Call of Duty 4 picks up the basics of the second game but thrusts it into the modern era away from the much focused on WWII. I love history and the battles of WWII, but with all the different FPS WWII Franchises it is getting old. CoD4 with modern weapons and enemies is a fresh take on the world of FPS war games.

The single player campaign is fairly tight and entertaining. There are a number of achievements on the Xbox 360 version for this portion of the game. If you are more into playing the single player campaign versus online multiplayer, then you will get a great deal of achievement points.

However, this game shines in the multiplayer mode. There are so many different options of weapons, gameplay and bonus items that this game has the ultimate title of king of replay value. The options are largely unlockables that require playing the game in multiplayer online mode to earn experience points, which help increase your rank and unlock other weapons and options.

The graphics on this game are amazing! The realism of the sights and sounds of this game will give you vivid environments and gaming experience. You may even find yourself looking over your shoulder in real life due to the realistic gameplay in the online gaming world.

Enjoy!!!

EDIT: ADDITION...I have now completed the single player campaign on regular difficulty. The single player campaign is not for the faint of heart. It is a pretty good test even on regular. The level where you have to get downhill back to the helicopter is hellish. There are so many enemies and you only have so much time to do so...WOW! The ending has a great pay off! Then after the credits there is a mini-bonus mission on a hijacked plane. Also very fun...

I have played 1 1/2 days at least worth of online multiplayer games. I am at a Captain level 31, and I have so much more to do. This game has huge replay value, and it is so fun. I think this is my vote for best game EVER!!!

Solid, With a Couple of Issues

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

CoD4 is a solid game, I can't see any argument about that. The game looks beautiful, runs smoothly, and has a very engrossing story. As much as I have loved the other CoD games, their stories were never as gripping to me as part 4 has been. The online play is my favorite thus far. The challenge system allows for continued enjoyment and Prestige mode makes it actually worthwhile to play through many times. I'm on my second time in Prestige mode and plan to keep going. I love that all the accomplishements are gained in the campaign mode, so people who don't want to tolerate immature and foul-mouthed children insulting them can actually play and gain the gamer points if they want.

But there are two serious issues which have been brought up. The most glaring is the lack of co-op. This is truly dissapointing and I can't imagine why this was not included. It's simply a standard that I am starting to expect in my FPS games. This is my reason for cutting a star off the rating of an otherwise almost perfect game.

The second issue is the length. It is a bit short. However, this is remedied in two ways. First, play the game again on the hardest setting. Wow, it is a challenge on that setting and it will take you much longer, even if it is a frustating kind of time consuming experience. And second, play online. I play multiplayer a lot in this game because I love it. And in the multiplayer mode, you'll find all the time you could want to spend on this game.

In short, a game that is close to flawless. But the couple of issues it does have do hold it back from achieving the greatness it could have been. With word out that IW won't be doing CoD5, who knows if they'll have the chance to perfect it in the future?

The best Xbox 360 game I've played!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is outstanding. It is beyond polished and you can tell the developers took their time to create a wonderful gaming experience.

Singleplayer:

The single player is well done. It's not extremely long but if you play at a reasonable difficulty matching your skills it will be fulfilling. In length it's no worse than most other first-person shooter games on the market. The visuals are terrific and the frame rate stays locked at 60 frames per second no matter what is going on. The levels are diverse and exciting to play through. Most levels allow a bit of flexibility in your style of play and the routes you take. If you find a particular course of action too difficult you can always try a different approach. The enemy AI is quite good with enemies taking cover and using their various tools in their attempt to take you down. Your team mates are equally intelligent taking cover in a similar way and manage to avoid feeling like nothing more than fodder. The campaign is good enough that a few play-throughs are worth your time with lots of hidden enemy intel items to collect as well as a timed score mode.

Multiplayer:

This is the most fun I've had in a multiplayer game since Battlefield 1942. The amount of unlockable items is immense. Upping your rank won't take an inordinate amount of time as it does in other games. A decent player will rank up every hour or so of gameplay. The weapons are very balanced and there are none which seem "cheap". You can be as successful with a starting weapon as you can be with a weapon you unlock down the road. It is a game of skill rather than simply an exercise in seeing who has the highest total time investment. Weapon perks are unlocked based on your usage of that weapon. If you favor a particular firearm you will get the goodies associated with that weapon. This helps avoid the feeling that you're accomplishing nothing when using your favorite weapon type. There are a cavalcade of game modes to keep you busy and their are broken down in an meaningful way. There's no need to fret over any of the game modes which can be selected in your desired play list since they are specific enough in their criteria to keep you interested. Rooms are persistent so there's no need to constantly search for a game over and over again. The maps are excellent and well laid out for fun play. No map seems overly biased for either team. There aren't any "filler" maps which make you groan when they pop up in the rotation. The ability to shoot through various objects such as certain walls or crates adds a bit of flair to the excitement. The graphics are just as strong in the multiplayer as it is in the campaign.

The bottom line:

Buy this game. This is jammed packed with loads of content which will keep you coming back for more. It's a nearly flawless execution of a modern game. Don't avoid this game just because it seems like "more of the same". It adds plenty of twists and turns make it a fresh experience; unlike any other you've experienced before. I'm rather critical of games so my endorsement is not something I give out easily. This game more than exceeds the hype. Missing out on Call of Duty 4 would be a huge mistake. Buy it!

Short and sweet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The single player portion of the game kept me riveted. Although it seemed fairly scripted, the storyline kept me very interested and I will probably play through again on a harder setting. Without adding a big spoiler, I will warn you that you play characters who die despite your best efforts. You'll also be transported through time without warning.

I was done in about five hours.

The graphics looked great on my new HD Samsung TV. Multi-player mode is fun and I expect hours of enjoyment once my scratched disc has been replaced for a fee of $20. Call of Duty 4 continues in the tradition of one of my favorite series for the XBOX 360. I'm not sure where the publisher will go next. Maybe Call of Duty 5: Future Wars? Who knows...

Deserving of the kudos

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

First off, I just finished the single player campaign on Veteran difficulty (I'd recommend that only to those who enjoy a nice mix of enjoyment and frustration... or those that have something to prove) and let me just say that it was literally one of the more refreshing stretches of gameplay that I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. This is one of those games where right from the very beginning, you're treated to a cinematic experience that few other games have managed to emulate. Things happen in this game that you won't be prepared for storywise and just that in itself is reason to give this game a five star rating. I was really, really impressed with the story decisions that developer Infinity Ward made with the single player campaign. Very few games have left me as awestruck as this one did and even though it's a bit on the short side, you'll be witness to a bunch of moments that will leave you with your jaw on the floor, guaranteed.

The multiplayer portion is utterly fantastic, providing the player with an insanely deep character customization for a first person shooter. Up to 18 players can go at it online and the result is equal parts fun, mayhem and sheer action. I'd put this one up there with the best online multiplayer games of all time as this title won't be disappearing from the radar anytime soon. The graphics are phenomenal and the sound is off the wall, especially with a surround setup going to make you feel like you've got bullets whizzing right above your head. The explosions are thunderous and the huge assortment of detailed levels make this game even more immersive.

This is a no-brainer purchase and I'd consider this bad boy money well spent. A must have for any serious gamer.

The Ultimate Shooter

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

A lot of reviews and comments I have seen claim that this game has the best graphics of any console game out there. Of the games I have seen on my console I have no arguments with that. The environments are crafted so that they have an almost real-world aspect to them.

Game Play
As far as the basic game play in Call of Duty 4, it's a first person shooter and all FPS's are essentially the same. The grenade toss or reload buttons may not be the same as Rainbow Six or Halo but if you've played any FPS for any period of time you can jump right in to a multiplayer map on COD 4 and have no problem holding your own. The only control problem I have had with COD 4 is where they have located the melee attack. It's on the right thumbstick, and you have to depress the thumbstick to stick an opponent with your knife. Sometimes I depress it unintentionally while look around or moving. Not a big deal but you can waste a precious second flailing with your knife and seconds count in this game.

The audio on this game is also topnotch. If you have a good sound system and crank it up you are surrounded by sound. There's the ambient sounds of the map with distant explosions, there's the sound of rain and thunder on one map, there's the footsteps of an enemy walking on the floor above you and there are the lifelike gunshots and explosions. Like the graphics, the audio offered by this game may be the best yet for any console game.

Single Player
Supposedly the single player game is relatively short. I can't say for sure if it is or not since I haven't finished playing the single player. I've put a couple of hours into it and it's so intense that I can only play it for so long. The combat can be so realistic in its chaos that it can be draining. Expect to die a lot also. At least I did initially. Unlike Halo you just can go running and gunning in this game. You have to use the weapons available to you, utilize your cover and rely on the non-player controlled characters on your side.

One complaint I have read on a message board is that friendly fire is something you have to be aware of and ready for. You can't just shoot at anything that moves, you have to sure that the target at which you are aiming is not a friendly. If you shoot one of your teammates the game resets back to the last saved point just as if you had died. Since this is supposed to be "modern warfare" you are given some assistance in determining whether or not a soldier is a friendly or a foe. Member of your outfit have their names floating over their heads if nearby and if you aim at a friendly the site on your weapon turns green and if he's a bad guy it turns red. Even with these assists, when the battle is hot and heavy it can be a challenge to determine who you should shoot at. To me, that is one of the more realistic features of this game. War is chaotic and confusing and this game captures that nicely.

Multiplayer
The online multiplayer to me is the meat of this game. And, good news, I saw on a gaming news site, that new multiplayer maps are in the works. I'm sure they won't be free but anytime you get new maps for a FPS it's a good thing.

Negatives
I have only one real complaint about COD 4's online play. I don't like the ranking system. The ranking system is solely based on experience points. What that means is you can get in a room with player that is a level 2 and he can run the room, in a free for all match, even when everyone else is a higher rank. Your rank has nothing to do with your skill level. If you play long enough you are going increase your rank. I much prefer how Halo 3 balanced skill level and experience points. There is nothing like being in a room playing a free-for-all deathmatch with a group of equally skilled players. To me that is as exciting as gaming gets. Rarely does that happen on COD 4. There is often too much disparity between the winner and the loser in free-for-all games for my taste. When first and second get 25 and 20 kills respectively and the bottom three, in an eight player room, have between six to ten kills, then you have an unbalanced game and I can guarantee those at the bottom are not having a good time while far superior players run circles around them. I've been on both sides of that equation in COD 4 and, sure it's fun to run a room now and then, but it is very frustrating to be nothing more than a moving target for two or three ringers. There have been times while playing Halo 3 in a ranked free-for-all match where first place finished with 25 kills and there is not a player in the room with less that 15 while second and third have over 20. That is good fun, believe me.

On to the positives, and there are a bunch.

Newbies
First, I really enjoyed how COD 4 eases you into the multiplayer game. You start out playing in a limited number of maps so you don't have to learn all the maps at once. Also, you are playing with a fair number of inexperienced players because the more experienced are using a larger pool of maps. This works as you move on up in the ranks. Not until a pretty significant number of hours of gameplay do you have all the maps in your rotation. This allows you to learn a set of maps before you are thrown another couple to learn. Very smart.

Stayin' Alive
I can't help but to keep comparing this game to Halo since Halo is the FPS I have put the most time into over the last few years. Unlike Halo, COD 4 awards you for staying alive. If you get three kills in a row you get access to the UAV system (essentially a RADAR), after five kills you are allowed to call in an air strike and after 7 kills in a row you can call in a helicopter that will fly around the map and mow down your opponents. This reward system is clever in that it encourages players to move carefully, find cover and not rely on respawning to keep them in the game. Now if the only had a game where you had limited respawns...

Classes
You start off the multiplayer with a set of fixed classes to choose from. Each is assigned a particular set of weapons. Once you reach Lance Corporal you can create your own classes. You can pick your primary weapon, side arm and grenade combination. As you complete challenges you get access to perks which allow you to augment your weaponry and the health and strength of your character. There are limitless combinations to choose from. You are allowed five custom classes and you can set up each class how you want and you will find yourself choosing a different set up for different maps or maybe just on how you feel like playing at that moment.

Ranking and Challenges
When you begin the multiplayer you are a private first class with a basic set of weapons and classes from which to choose. As you move up in rank and meet specific challenges you then earn perks that you can add to classes you are allowed to create. Perks include "deep impact," which gives your bullets more power thus enabling them to travel through some walls and other cover; there is "Double Tap," which allows you to increase the rate of fire for automatic weapons; there's "extreme conditioning," this allows you to sprint for longer distances (very helpful when carrying an M-60 machine gun; and "Claymore," this allows you to carry two claymore mines (The claymore is one of my favorite perks. It allows me to secure a room and then move from window to window, picking people off. There's nothing more satisfying to me than hear a claymore you set click and go boom and then see on the screen the notification that you just received five points for a kill.)

Not only do you get more perks as your rank up, you also are allowed to gain access to new weapons and to add accessories to all your weapons as you complete different achievements. For example, when you reach the rank of sergeant you gain access to the M4 carbine assault rifle. As you use the weapon you gain accessories for it. Accessories like the laser sight and better camouflage. This reward system keeps the game interesting. There's a perk called "Overkill" that I really want. Overkill allows you to carry two primary weapons instead of the usual single primary weapon and a pistol. I try to move slowly and stay alive for long periods of time so I tend to run out of ammo. When I am able to carry two rifles that will no lonber be a problem.

Maps
The maps are well designed. In some FPS's you can encounter the problem of spawn camping. Like in Halo 3, I have not found this to be a big problem in this game. Now, there are spots a knowledgeable player can set up in and wait for guys that are sprinting back to their favorite camping spots but I have seen very little of actual spawn camping. Spawn camping does occur but most of the spawn points have good cover and you can fight your way out if you are careful.

The maps are mostly very big with areas that are tight and intricate. This makes them conducive to whatever style you like to play. There are exceptions, of course. There is a map set on a cargo ship called "Wet Work" that is pretty small and is a run and gun map. I just use a shotgun and run around plugging people and hoping for the best. Also there is a map called "Overgrown" that seems designed for those that like to snipe. The rest of the maps are balanced nicely enough to allow any strategy to work if you know what you are doing. That is one of the reasons this game is so addictive, there are several different ways you can win. As you increase your rank and get access to more weapons you will find that, depending on how you play a specific maps, you will not be choosing the same weapon all the time.

Weapons
Once you put some time into multiplayer game you eventually will have access to twenty-seven weapons in six categories. The categories are, assault rifles, submachine guns, light machine guns, handguns and shotguns. The assault rifle category gives you the most to choose from with seven rifles. My three favorites so far have been the AK-47, the M4 and the M-16. The AK-47 was helpful to me in the early rounds because it's a good all purpose weapon. Once you get the laser sight (called red dot sight in the game) unlocked for either the M-16 or the M4 I can safely bet you will abandon the AK-47 pretty quickly. It has too much recoil when compared to the other more advanced weapons you may access as the game goes on.

The surprising variety of weapons is one of the aspects of this game that gives it excellent replay value. Submachine guns like the MP5 have a high rate of fire but have limited range. The M-16 is very accurate and has good stopping power but is not fully automatic. If you start spraying with the M16 before you have an enemy lined up he will probably take you out but the three round burst it shoots allows you to conserve ammunition. The M4 is fully automatic and allows you to lead your targets but if you stay alive for more than two minutes you will probably run out of ammunition. The M60 light machine gun can really mow down opponents and doesn't require a lot of reloading but it's heavy which cuts down on your mobility, it has a slow rate of fire and a lot of recoil.

You can choose between three types of secondary grenades (your primary grenade is always the "frag" grenade. You start out with one of those each time you respawn but there is a perk that allows you to carry three.) The three secondary grenades are stun, flash and smoke. Flash grenades blin and deafens, stun grenades disorient and the smoke grenades...makes smoke. I never use the smoke and I don't know why anyone would. In fact, hardly anybody does. A well used stun or flash grenade can be the difference between life and death in multiplayer.

Fin
If I was to write a review and give this game a score I would have to give it a 9. The only thing that keeps this game from being perfect is the lack of a skill-based ranking system in multiplayer. If you enjoy running around and shooting at stuff then there isn't more fun to be had out there.

Just misses the mark

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game, play, graphics, sound, etc. It does have 2 very noticable drawbacks, it has no co-op mode and it is very short. The levels that you get are good with a couple wasted bits ***spoiler*** the part at the beginning is a bit drawn out the part after the nuclear blast again drawn out and a bit puzzling. I liked the plot outcomes, they were a bit different. My advice, if you like playing online, I have many friends that swear by this game. If you are interested in campaign mode, wait for this title to get cheaper by about $30 dollars or so, then by all means get it!

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