Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare (XBOX 360)

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Genre	First Person Shooter
Platform	XBOX 360
Release Date	07/11/2007
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare is perhaps the best first person shooter ever made.  This game has everything, outstanding graphics, crisp sound, and some of the most intense combat you will every play.

But where Call of Duty Modern Warfare really stands out is the on-line multiplayer.  Go head to head or play on a team with players from around the world.  Progress your way through to the prestige mode where you will have to make a tough choice.  On-line multiplayer is a must, I thought that I was a fairly decent player, but watching some of the other players from around the world will blow your mind.

Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare (XBOX 360) Product Information

The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms you with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports you to the most treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world.

As both a U.S. Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, use sophisticated technology, superior firepower, and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy, and communication are essential to victory. The epic title also delivers an added depth of online multiplayer action on Xbox LIVE, inviting an all-new community of persistant, addictive, and customizable gameplay.
• Authentic advanced weaponry: The game features an available arsenal of more than 70 new and authentic weapons and gear from assault rifles with laser sites, claymore mines, .50 caliber sniper rifles, and M-249 SAW machine guns.
• Coordinated assault and support: Delivering the most visceral action thriller ever, the title covers modern battle from the soldier to the satellite, where the need for air support is critical to success.
• Cinematic graphics and sound: Featuring stunning next-generation graphics, get drawn into the cinematic intensity of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Amazing special effects, including realistic depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, texture streaming, as well as physics-enabled effects will enlist you into the most photo-realistic gaming experience.
• Multiplayer depth: Multiplayer builds from the success of Call of Duty 3 delivering a persistent online experience for greater community interaction.

CALL OF DUTY 4 MODERN WARFARE (XBOX 360) REVIEW

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare takes place in (you guessed it) modern day, where players assume the identity of an elite British SAS solider and an American Marine travelling to numerous hotspots throughout the Middle East and Europe. CoD 4's plot revolves around a power grab by a group of rebels – known in the game as the 'Four Horsemen' – which players are tasked with subduing, and the story is told through a series of lengthy conflicts. The opening scene is witnessed in the first person and is effective in setting the tone of the game, and although the script is similar to something that could be seen in a Tom Clancy game, CoD 4 makes for a much grander experience.

The weapons of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare are obviously unlike anything previously seen in the series and quite easily rival Rainbow Six. The anti-armour missile launcher used in the game are the same as those employed by our own army, and using it really helps create the feeling of fighting on a modern battlefield. Another nifty feature is the ability to use night vision in certain missions. Though this is also nothing new, Infinity Ward has probably created the most interesting version of it yet, especially by allowing players to view the laser sights of their weapon at the same time.

CoD 4 does not allow players to use squad tactics, even though most missions are played with a team of grunts backing you up. Team mates are extremely effective, especially when storming small rooms, almost to the point that they can play the game on your behalf. In one particular scene, your squad leader storms a room and takes out all of the enemies inside before you even have a chance to react. Indeed, even in the larger skirmishes, players can count on the supporting AI to help them. Though the squad may seem a little too efficient at times, there aren't enough instances to make it a real problem, and it actually feels good to have some intelligent AI behind you. The enemy AI is also efficient and coordinated, though not really that difficult to best unless they are in great numbers.

The graphics in CoD 4 are some of the best seen on the Xbox 360 to date. The game runs at a good frame rate, and while there are one or two moments of slowdown, they thankfully do not occur during any of the important moments. The audio in CoD 4 is also good. All of the guns give off a distinct sound, and the noises generated by vehicles and explosions help capture the atmosphere of intense fighting. The voice acting is also top-notch – Captain Price's distinctive voice is always welcoming, and the tone of the malevolent Forth Horseman is very chilling.

The multiplayer aspect of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare  also makes for a thrilling ride, and can be just as intense as the single-player game. Players can create their own class of character, and as you earn points and gain ranks in matches, rewards such as improved weapons and gadgets are made available, which may compel fans to keep coming back for more.

Infinity Ward's latest first-person shooter is brilliantly executed, and every major element of the game has been accomplished expertly and effectively. Shifting the series to the modern day and penning an effective script has given the game an extremely solid conceptual foundation. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best in the series to date, and one of the finest first-person shooters currently on the market.

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