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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