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Call of Duty comes to the DS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 25 / 26
Date: November 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

First person shooters, especially first person shooters done right, are rare on the DS, and the Call of Duty series makes it's debut on Nintendo's handheld with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. For those that don't already know, Call of Duty 4 marks the series' change of scenery from World War II to the modern day war combat, and it makes a surprisingly good debut on the DS as well. The first thing you'll notice is that the game offers some surprisingly good graphics that take advantage of what the DS can do, despite some occasional hiccups that occur. The game sounds spectacular as well, and the control is tight for the most part. The only real drawbacks of Call of Duty 4 is that, like it's home console bretheren, offers a pretty short single player campaign. Multiplayer mode is fun, but somewhat flawed, thanks to no offering of online play. Despite it's few negatives, Call of Duty 4 is a more than solid FPS on the DS that is good while it lasts, and for DS owners yearning for a modern day war shooter, look no further.

Great Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: December 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. It's fun, sometimes challenging and the graphics are pretty good considering the screen size it was made for. I've played all of the Call of Duties from 2 through 4 on three different systems and if you compare it to others that are meant for a larger display, you may be disappointed. But I was rather surprised that the quality was as good as it was. There are levels which are frustrating because they are a little harder than others. So if you enjoy playing on a small portable device, and it doesn't bother you that you can't play it online, then don't hesitate to purchase Call of Duty 4 for Nintendo DS!

Solid but short and buggy

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: December 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Pros: Good sound, decent graphics. Simple fun. Physics are uninspired but if you have played CS 1.6 they are familiar. Mission objectives are well placed to get the most out of the ground levels. The explosives placement and disarming mini-games are fun. The AC-130 level is especially fun, and pleasantly unexpected given most modern combat games neglect this critical piece of air power. Weapon selection is minimal, but well rounded. 2 Assault rifles (M4 and AK47), 3 submachine guns (MP5, Mac-9 and Uzi) 1 shotgun, 1 pistol, RPG-7 in certain areas and 2 sniper rifles (Dragunov and Scout) and flash and frag grenades. I have not played the multiplayer.

Cons: Extremely short, almost too simple. The main storyline did not translate well from the console version as the cutscenes are replaced with well done but uninteresting comic book-like panels that poorly advance the story. There is a missing distinct feeling of scope and grandeur. Missions are more like arcade shooters, very 'rail' based and heavily scripted, only giving you one possible route through the map. The most tactically complex decision will be which side of a box to go around, and that is usually decided for you by the map design. The vehicle levels are the worst, no control over the vehicle at all, just the gun. Enemies are not static, and will miraculously appear where there were none before or were all killed sometimes spontaneously appearing if you move fast enough to beat the scripted event. AI is nonexistant, many enemies will take themselves out with their own grenades, and moving quietly to make the best tactical opportunity is impossible as the AI always knows where you are and starts shooting before you even come around the corner. This is especially frustrating when dealing with the snipers that kill in 1 shot. Clipping issues on many corners, enemies can damage you though corners but yet all your shots are blocked till you are well clear of the door or box. The touch screen controls are nice, but my hand tends to block too much of the screen at the extremes of the screen or when turning.

The greatest game EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: December 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is the greatest game to have ever been invented. Theres action and shooting, but it's not that graphic. And not to mention the fact that they say no swear words either. Pure amazing, I have never played a better portable game in my entire life. While the graphics aren't that hot, the gameplay and camera are awsome. Good job infinity ward! You've done it again!

its not the greatest game, however.....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: December 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

it certainly is a good game. The graphics are nice(nothing spectacular, but they do look nice), and gameplay is fun. The controls do take a little time to find that "sweet spot"(holding it comfortably for extended periods of time). I am about halfway through, and I havn't encountered any bugs or anything. The game plays just fine. The single-cartridge multiplayer is pretty fun, but gets boring after awhile. This a great fps game for the ds, however, only get it if you dont have a next gen console.

a great FPS for the DS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

this is the first FPS ive actually enjoyed on the DS. i tried metroid prime:hunters, but found the enless running around, trying to find out where to go was a bit annoying. COD is straight up running around shooting the hell out of stuff, which is right up my alley.

right away, i noticed the great graphics. granted, thats not saying alot if u compare the DS to the PSP, but i loved them nontheless. the aiming/shooting was spot on, and the only problem (as other reviewers have stated) is the double tap to zoom in on a target. often times i would be in a heated situation, and frantically try to zoom in on an enemy, only to get killed in the end due to not being able to control the scope.

a great number of weapons in this game...from sniper rifles, to grenades, to gas bombs, to shotguns. each weapon has its own strenths and advantages. my favorite is the sniper rifle, getting them right between the eyes with a head shot (head shots kill the enemies almost instantly, they can withstand several point blank shots to their bodies tho).

ovarall....great game. several different types of level design, from basic FPS, to overview, to missions on vehicles. a good variety of gameplay. it also clocks in a bit on the short side....maybe 20 hours for me to beat the game, but you can always go back and replay any missions you have beaten.

i wouldnt hesitate to recommend this game to any DS owner.

Fantastic DS game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

In short this is the best of the FPS' to date for this platform. The graphics are steller for the DS, and the audio is astounding! Put on a set of headphones for this title, you will not be disappointed.

The touch screen works well with a few caveats -- Double tapping the screen causes your rifle to zoom in on targets, I find myself zooming in on accident on many occasions whilst trying to navigate. I think the double-tap speed could have been adjusted better, or perhaps they could have made a option to change the setting for each particular player.

Being that this title is out on every console; excepting the Wii (which is a little odd IMO), I decided to pick it up on the DS.

I was a little skeptical at first, most FPS' on the DS are not just bad -- but many times downright unplayable. I read the reviews and decided to give it a chance for two reasons: One) The online reviews were generally positive, and Two) the other versions are the standard $62.00 each plus tax in PR, making this version a real value.

Overall the gameplay, if somewhat repetitive, and lite (pun intended) on challenge, is good to great. I'm rating it as great due to the platform, and the limitations inherent within.

This is a technical marvel given the platform. Up until now I thought I would only be playing darts with some kid in Japan (and getting beat) for the rest of my DS life, now I can shoot some tango's with glee and hopefully not get beat!

Of course I can always go back to getting beat at darts after I finish this game...

I'm giving this one a perfect 10. If you are looking for an FPS on this platform, this one is awesome.

Great Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: January 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Purchased this game for my brother and he was so happy to get it...
He loves the graphics.

Fun game for casual gamers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a hard-core gamer -- I just like to pick up my DS every once and a while to relax with an entertaining game. This one is definitely a must-buy -- It's quick to learn the controls and very addictive. The graphics are nice and gameplay doesn't get boring. Check it out.

a must have for shooter fans with a DS..

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

COD 4 for the Nintendo DS is a bit different than its console counterpart. In this game you play as a US soldier as well as a British SAS soldier who must, in the grand scheme of things, stop a nuke from being launched by a terrorist.

It may sound the same as the console version, but the levels are different and the objectives are different too. For instance, you don't ever do that whole "sneak through a courtyard in a ghillie suit" like the 360 or PS3 version. Or how you do the boat stage with the SAS as the first stage in the consoles, its like the 5th or 5th mission in the DS version.

Anyway, it may seem like your average FPS but that is exactly what the DS needs. You'll run around with your team, shooting terrorist upon terrorist, hurling grenades to kill more terrorists, running up to them and bashing their faces in with your weapon, shooting rockets, firing humvee & helicopter turrets, running with a countdown to disarm a bomb... its pretty intense for a "game on the go" and will certainly keep your interest.

Weapons include shotguns, AK-47, M16. MP5s, grenades.. and a couple of other goodies like some handguns, an uzi... you get the idea.

Its also repetitive. You'll do the same thing over...and over...and over again. All the terrorists look the same, and when they actually yell from being killed, its an "Unghh!!!" that sounds the same from terrorist to terrorist.

The music and sound effects are pretty boss though. The music is an energetic score that will keep your heart racing well after the fighting, and the sound effects are top notch and sound semi-realistic (atleast for a hand held system).

There is no online multiplayer for Call of Duty 4 for the Nintendo DS as far as I know. And I have never beaten it, so I apologize.

Overall, this game was pretty fun and definitely intense. It certainly helped kickstart my interest in the DS system, and to me is better than the console versions. I give it an 8.5 out of 10.

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