Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Reviews
I love that each mode brings something different to the table, and there's a substantial amount of content to enjoy. Modern Warfare 4 is an easy recommendation and a terrific return for Infinity Ward.
In the end , We're fairly torn because we genuinely enjoy the guns and gunplay this year, but the maps and dodgy spawns really hinder the overall experience. Unfortunately, this year, like many others, delivers an average Call of Duty multiplayer experience, at least so far at launch , but the DMZ mode does make up for some of this. We hope Infinity Ward fixes many of these issues quickly, brings back some classic maps that better suit this year's playstyle, and introduces new maps that can eventually become fan favourites. Don't even get us started on skill-based matchmaking. That has become a lost cause for COD fans, with every game feeling like we're competing for a million-dollar prize pool. The campaign earns a strong 9/10 from us. Spoilers aside, there were a few crucial moments we felt were somewhat abrupt, and the mini-boss fights came across as more of a gimmick. Multiplayer in its current state earns an average 7/10 from us. Collectively, we felt the beta was stronger than the actual multiplayer release, and that's honestly quite shocking to think about. DMZ Earns a soild 9/10 , as mentiond We genuinely feel DMZ offers a more rewarding multiplayer experience, especially for those of us who enjoy objective-based gameplay, tactical encounters, and having a reason to return for another deployment. Warzone might still attract the larger audience, but DMZ is the experience we'd rather spend our time with.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is clearly a step forward compared to last year’s installment. The implementation of a campaign with a more human—and less experimental—narrative focus set on the Korean front, combined with an open-structured mission design and highly refined weapon simulation, gives the title a distinct identity within a franchise that had begun to feel stagnant. Likewise, the consolidation of DMZ as an in-depth—and, above all, accessible—extraction mode provides a lasting gameplay variant. Despite these successes, the game is not without its flaws. The rigidity of the traditional story missions, occasional lapses in artificial intelligence, and recurring issues with respawn zones in multiplayer maps prevent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 from reaching the level of polish seen in the franchise’s heyday. Nevertheless, this new entry restores the quality of the series, offering a wealth of well-executed content for fans of the genre.
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While Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 may not be able to fully fix the fragmented narrative and wasted character potential of the four game reboot series on its own, as a standalone title it delivers the most powerful, satisfying and entertaining Call of Duty experience in recent years.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare delivers on its promise of providing three exceptionally high-quality experiences, featuring a cinematic campaign that brings the saga to a spectacular conclusion, a robust multiplayer mode that caters equally to a wide variety of playstyles, and an extremely well-executed extraction mode. Together, these elements put the franchise back on track and establish a solid foundation for future Call of Duty releases.
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This year’s «Call of Duty» delivers plenty of content and variety. The strong single-player campaign gives Captain Price’s story a satisfying conclusion, but the real highlight is the story of young recruits caught up in the conflict on the Korean Peninsula. The missions are spectacular and varied, even if they fall short of the series’ very best campaigns. The multiplayer has little to complain about. Matches feel more grounded and slower-paced than in recent entries, and the launch lineup offers a solid selection of maps and modes, though not all are equally good. DMZ is a mixed bag. Its unpredictability is both its greatest strength and its biggest weakness. Between fantastic matches, you’ll encounter plenty of dull and frustrating runs. If you have the patience, frustration tolerance and appetite for grinding, though, there’s plenty of fun to be had in its brutal open world.
Review in German | Read full review
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 delivers an incredibly confident shooter that hits all of the right notes across its single and multiplayer action. I’ve always been a fan of the campaign and co-op driven action in the series, and trust me, it’s at its very best here – the campaign is thrilling from start to end and DMZ is wonderful to dive into with friends. The multiplayer suite is more accessible than ever too, and even as someone who sees themselves as a bit of a casual, I had plenty of competitive fun (particularly in ‘Combat Outpost’ which makes for destructive fun). It’s just a really, really good game, and as someone who felt a little underwhelmed by the previous entry, it’s easy to see this as a true return to form for one of gaming’s most high-profile franchises.
The multiplayer mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is an excellent addition to the series, featuring nearly flawless shooting mechanics, movement that strikes a balance between tactics and dynamism, and a fun unlock system, while Kill Block and DMZ introduce ideas that have been missing for years.
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If you were worried about what they might have in store for us this year, you have nothing to fear. MW4 not only features one of the most interesting Campaign narratives and missions in the series, but also a Multiplayer mode that’s fun at its core (though it could use some improvements in certain areas) and a DMZ that, while not the revolution it seemed to be, manages to be a good complement to the rest of the game. Personally, though, I miss the legendary Special Operations, since we don’t have Zombies either.
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A triumphant return to form. Modern Warfare 4 delivers a problem-free package featuring a gripping campaign, a deeply refined DMZ, and kinetic multiplayer. It is easily the crown jewel of the quadrilogy.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 features a campaign that captivates with its mature tone. The multiplayer remains a gruelling experience due to the aggressive SBMM, whilst the DMZ suffers from an excessive amount of grinding. As if that weren’t enough, the absence of Zombies mode is a major blow to the dedicated community.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 proves that Activision’s studios still have people who know how to make games and tell a compelling story, but why did we have to endure horrible Black Ops 7 before finally getting a gem like this? That's an awesome question.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 feels like the series it used to be in its glory days. The story is perhaps the best it’s been in recent titles, with twists and turns at every corner. Multiplayer fixes many of the key issues from previous editions, and DMZ offers a fun way to get more of a narrative experience, even if it gets dull at times.
The campaign is fun, exciting, and serves as a wonderful conclusion to the rebooted Modern Warfare story arc. Multiplayer is engaging and packed with customization options, despite a lack of great maps. When players want a change of pace, DMZ offers a great alternative. While it has a few drawbacks, I believe Modern Warfare 4 is one of the best Call of Duty titles in recent years.
Recapturing much of the franchise's glory, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 delivers a fun experience on all sides. The Campaign features a good story built around three different, interconnected, and engaging plotlines. Multiplayer simplifies systems while maintaining its quality, offering many match types and a competent initial set of content. The DMZ mode shows great potential as an extraction "game." Its robust structure, with a great map, many missions, and rewards, works in its favor, but the competition here is more significant than in Multiplayer. In any case, the game as a whole is a great choice for FPS lovers, whether you're a veteran or a newcomer to this series that is once again a benchmark in its genre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 delivers one of the strongest campaigns in the series in years, combining spectacular action with memorable characters, emotional moments, and surprisingly varied missions. Its multiplayer sticks to a proven formula, offering outstanding gunplay, excellent weapon audio, and plenty of content, while the returning DMZ mode adds another engaging experience. Frustrating spawn points, awkward hand-to-hand combat, and an underused villain are disappointing, but impressive visuals and rock-solid performance help make this a more than worthy conclusion to the rebooted Modern Warfare series.
Review in Czech | Read full review
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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives with a campaign that places South Korea at the center of a North Korean invasion, while Captain Price carries out covert operations away from official channels. These two perspectives give the narrative a more grounded military tone without abandoning the cinematic sequences that helped define Modern Warfare's identity. After the very different directions explored by Black Ops, I found myself missing this approach, which feels closer to the military conflicts that made the franchise what it is today. The experience also extends beyond the campaign. Multiplayer introduces changes to movement, combat, and the interface, while DMZ embraces an extraction-based structure with its own progression system, operator management, and upgrades that carry over between deployments. Each mode has a distinct identity, and what stood out to me most was how each one gives players its own reasons to keep coming back. The campaign recaptures a military identity I had been missing, with memorable characters and missions such as Cut Communications, which stands out for its intensity, soundtrack, and use of night vision. Multiplayer also gets things right with its redesigned interface, faster matchmaking, and greater operator customization across classes. DMZ is another major highlight, bringing together its own progression system, operator management, equipment crafting, and decisions that affect future deployments. Each mode has qualities that make it worth investing time in, and this variety is one of the game's greatest strengths. Overall, I consider Modern Warfare 4 one of the most complete and consistent Call of Duty games I have ever played. The campaign delivers memorable moments, multiplayer is extremely fun, and DMZ has enough depth to keep players engaged for many hours. I enjoyed how the three modes complement one another without losing their individual identities, creating a package that impressed me on almost every front. It is one of my favorite entries in the entire franchise and, in my opinion, should serve as a model for future Call of Duty releases.
While I wish the multiplayer side of things debuted far better, I’m glad the campaign and DMZ came in strong. Infinity Ward managed to pull off a solid ending out of an inconsistent series, and DMZ now feels like a legit contender in the growing extraction genre. Even with some stumbles, some 20 years later, Modern Warfare 4 shows Call of Duty is still in fighting shape.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 delivers a spectacular campaign with gripping storytelling, outstanding action, and excellent gameplay. A heartfelt farewell to Task Force 141, it stands as a triumphant return and a love letter to longtime fans of the franchise.
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