Although multiplayer holds it back, Modern Warfare 4 still stands out as one of the strongest Call of Duty titles in years, offering a stellar campaign with a compelling story and an engaging extraction mode with more identity than before. If this is indeed the last offering in the rebooted subfranchise, it will certainly go out on a high note.
Valor Mortis is a largely successful blend of the soulslike genre and first-person action. The story becomes the player's main drive, featuring an intriguing, mysterious plot set in an uncharted time period. Its linear world design goes well with the Metroidvania exploration and gameplay mechanics, as it never feels stale on a first run. A simple skill tree and weapons/Transmutations upgrade path diminish any replay value, something that buyers should know before acquiring it.