Call of Duty 4 (360)

Let me start of with one fact about this game. It has one of the most addictive multiplayer modes I have ever experienced, and it surpasses Halo 3 in many ways.

For example, the immense range of weapons, with which you really get a choice, and you can choose what's right for you. You do not get to choose your character, but you choose your 'class'.

e.g. If you chose sniper, you would spawn with a sniper rifle and pistol, but you can swap that silly pistol for a gun on the floor that someone has dropped [there are no guns by default on the map].

As your grade/rank goes up [winning games/getting points] you unlock different weapons to use for your custom class! The higher the grade the better the weapon. This is one of the reasons you'll keep coming back; unlockables.

Speaking of unlockables, we have challenge mode, which you are gave certain tasks [get 25 kills with a shotgun, rocket, e.t.c] and completing them rewards you with more points [It's like a circle of life!]


Now do I just go for a good 'ol team deathmatch and that's it? No, most definitely not. So it doesn't have a level editor or theatre mode, but who cares? Before Halo 3, we enjoyed our games without these things, did we not? Anyway, enough of Halo 3. I'll tell you what CoD4 does have, and that's modes. You've got Team Deathmatch, Large team deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Planting the bomb, old school [weapon pick ups!], free-for-all, and tons more.

Now, lets talk gameplay. I shan't talk buttons that much [Incase your a PC/PS3 Gamer]! On the 360, it controls like a dream. The looking feels almost perfect, and having demoed it on a pc aswell, I can say the pc does surpass the 360 controls, but heck, it's an fps!

Most of the maps are slightly dreary, if not fully dreary, but this does not take away from the gameplay, you'll find tactical [camping] spots where you can get those kills. Now I know your wondering why camping should be accepted in this game, and I'll tell you why. EASY kills, and frequent deaths.

It is almost guaranteed only one person will escape from a scrap alive, since kills will only take 1-2 second burst, from almost any machine/rapid-fire gun.

There is something pleasant about this game, especially when you're having a laugh with mates. Bag a headshot to save someones life and you'll both be giggling your socks off, until one of you gets killed, that is!

Getting multiple kills without dying give you the ability to call in an air strike/helicopter attack, which bombs/shoots the co-ordinates you give it for a short period of time.

The great thing about this game is, you'll keep wanting to go back, and back, it's just such a satisfying experience, every part of it. Almost.

As you know, no game is without its flaws, however minor. CoD4 Is no exception. The easy kills are fun when your the one giving them out, but on the receiving end, unless your stealthy, they can become frequent, and frustrating, you want to get somewhere, but there's always someone at the top of the stairs with a shotgun, waiting for you...

For some strange reason, in about half your games hosts decide to end the games...

Online gamers seem overly aggressive in this game, cocky even, no matter what gamer zone [X360]. Of course, these are not design problems, just the type of people who play it. Enough of Multiplayer for now, because its time for campaign!



Campaign


Absolutely spectacular. The graphics and cutscenes are amazing, the voice acting cannot be surpassed, the storyline is gripping, and really makes you feel like your character. Enemy and Ally AI [Artificial Intelligence] is top-notch, I haven't a single gripe, except how clever the enemies can get, especially on veteran [hardest difficulty mode]. Hide behind a wall? They'll shoot through it. Stand on the other side of a door? They'll throw grenades at you like mad. Veteran is for the sneaky gamer, the one who doesn't like to cause much fuss, who can escape from danger without having to stop and kill everyone. You will fail, if you are a daredevil, do not try to fight the AI, Just run.

But that's veteran. Ridiculously hard. You need good strategies, and lots of time and patience, as you will die, a LOT.

I completed it on easy [Don't blam me, please, I did it, for uh, reviewing purposes, yes ;-)] so I cannot tell you properly how difficult enemies will be on other skill levels... You are fighting Russian terrorists, who intend to blow up America with their nuclear war missile. But do you save the day? Sorry, I'm not gunna spoil it.

Campaign has little to none replay value, and is quite short. It should only take you 6-8 hours to complete, and compare that to a game like, bioshock, another fps, which gives you 50 hours.... [If you go back and collect everything] It makes you wonder if it was rushed out? The short 6 hours you play it though are undeniably an experience not to miss.

My major gripe with campaign is the no online co-op. How do you improve a campaign that has little to none replay value? CO-OP! Get a friend helping you get those vital intel laptops [Like hidden packages in grand theft auto] or just getting a friend to help you take out those damn Russians would surely enhance the experience, would it not?

Great Visuals
Good Campaign
Addictive Online No co-op
Is a little short
Multiplayer

Replay Value 94%

Enjoyability 91%

Controls 90%

Graphics 94%



Total: 92%


Campaign

Replay Value 75%

Enjoyability 93%

Controls 90%

Graphics 96%


Total: 89%