![]() ![]() It contains its own ranking system and related gameplay bonuses players will be able to unlock up to three “tiers” of missions, each with their own objectives, enemies and courses. This doesn’t mean the game is ineffective - it can still draw the awe from a gamer - but those looking for something as memorable as the famous nuke sequence from the original Modern Warfare or Modern Warfare 2‘s “No Russian” level will be a little let down.Īs well as the single-player, a new batch of Special Ops missions is available to play either solo or with a co-op partner. As is the problem with many third entries in franchises that won’t totally reinvent themselves, all Modern Warfare 3 can do is refine what came before, and while it certainly does that, the potential to surprise players has degraded a little. That said, the game doesn’t quite pack the same punch as its predecessor when it comes to those set pieces, mostly because it’s hard to take the action much further than Modern Warfare 2 did. ![]() ![]() In this final chapter, the drawstrings have been pulled together to create a tighter bond between game and story, making for a near-perfect send-off for the current story arc. Previous games’ plots felt rather alienated from the gameplay they amounted to a litany of set pieces with only vague expository details littered throughout. Even more notable is the fact that - for once - Infinity Ward has created a story that flows almost perfectly. Featuring engaging player character animations and environments packed full of violent action, the game never once loses its grip on the player’s attention, compelling him or her to press ever onward in search of the next big “wow” moment. Modern Warfare 3 has to be commended on just how immersive it is. As always, the single-player mode is but a five-hour romp, but its length is more than enough to present a thrilling, adrenaline-pumping sequence of high-speed shootouts across a wide variety of locations around the world. The usual collection of roller-coaster moments is out in full force, with daring helicopter escapes, explosive war zones and chilling tours through ruined city streets presented with the usual class and polish that Infinity Ward brings to the table. As ever, the story shifts focus between various units and multiple player characters before culminating in what may be one of the most brutally gratifying showdowns a videogame has ever presented.Īs one of those rare sorts who enjoys Modern Warfare the most for its narrative campaign, I can confirm that this concluding story in the saga is a satisfactory one. Captain Price and his unit are still wanted men, and they’re still on the tail of the madman who ignited conflict between Russia and America, Vladimir Makarov. Modern Warfare 3 tosses players right back into the fictional near-future setting that has seen World War 3 break out across the United States and Europe. It will not, however, end with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.Ĭall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC)ĭeveloper: Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games Nothing lasts forever, and one day, Call of Duty‘s unprecedented run of success is sure to end. No matter what one thinks of Activision’s market-dominating shooter, one cannot argue that its influence has been huge and that it has helped define a console generation … for better or worse.Įach year, the series enjoys greater triumphs as every successive chapter earns more sales, enjoys increased marketing spending, and sparks ever-fiercer arguments among the gaming community. Whether or not Call of Duty deserves its status as the most powerful videogame franchise of the modern era is a debate that will likely rage long after its star has faded. ![]()
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