I basically went nuts talking about “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” in the first-ever LNG Chop-A-Thon. First impressions are long over and it’s official–this “COD” is a nice fish dinner.
You’re looking at this post’s title and thinking: how can Infinity Ward’s game make someone feel younger? Easy. It’s similar to “MW” 1, 2 & 3 with extra-special twists sprinkled throughout. It takes the best out of classic formulas. Movement isn’t annoying. Guns can be customized until the cows come home. Graphics will melt face. It teleports my janky body back to the glory days of multiplayer console gaming.
Guns
Mentioned it before and will say it again, the guns are show-stoppers. Every gat looks, sounds and fires in a truly unique way. Combinations are in abundance. Build the exact weapon that will suit your “Call of Duty” play style. Level up each gun for maximum fun–and a patience test. The satisfaction of max leveling can only be compared to completely blinding a poor schmuck with a stunner only to then absolutely wreck him silenced Uzi edition. Just like the good old days. If you catch my drift.
No Loot Boxes
So far, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” hasn’t hang itself out to dry with BS loot boxes. Not saying this won’t change, but for now the game feels like that of an old classic. Not getting bombarded with skins and experience boosters is nice nice. Fingers crossed similar devs see what a difference the absence of blatant money grabs has on their games in the future. Nostalgia over games that focus on fun and not money, think about that for a sec. Makes you feel young again, huh?
Quality Modes
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” features a grip of game modes including all the classics and two new showstoppers, Gunfight (2 vs. 2) and Ground War (32 vs. 32). Gunfight rotates the player’s gun each round for a new shooty experience. Maps are small the increase the amount of action taking place. Honestly, this mode gives BRs a run for its money as far as watchability. *Insert Twitch ad here. Ground War on the opposite hand is purified chaos. Vehicles, tanks, snipers and other deadly treats can and will pounce you at any moment. Keep your eyes peeled, fam.
The game has life and soul, and it shows. It’s definitely a step in the right direction for the franchise. Let’s all say a silent prayer there won’t be any surprise microtransactions to wreck this now-fabulous experience.
Also, sorry for not posting quite so much lately. Beautiful wedding happenings have taken priority in my life. Not to mention, “Death Stranding” has absolutely sucker punched me in the face as I look sideways chatting about “COD.” More to come about Hideo Kojima’s instant classic soon. Love you guys.