Being that semblances of the Warzone Battle Royale mode make an appearance in the campaign, by way of the armor plate system, I can’t help but wonder if this looting and crafting experience could make an appearance in the up and coming Tarkov-like DMZ multiplayer mode. This looting and crafting system is absolutely something I would love to see more of. The successful things are kept around and fleshed-out further for future entries while the duds get washed away. Instead you are forced to scrounge for supplies and craft tools to sneak by or dispatch enemies.Ĭall of Duty as a franchise tends to implement new mechanics like these as “canaries in a coal mine” to see what works and what doesn’t. There are points in the game where you are without your squad and your arsenal of weaponry. Instead it was the inclusion of several quiet, stealthy, survival sections that really stood out. Perhaps the biggest surprise for me, though, was that it wasn’t the big showpiece moments that left a lasting impression on me. The fact that all of these can also be played at 120fps on next-gen console hardware really adds a lot to the spectacle as well. I especially loved the mission “Violence and Timing”, which gives an unexpected nod to the Uncharted series. Yes, the action set pieces are here, and are a sight to be seen. It’s the pulse pounding action thrill ride and to that end Modern Warfare 2 delivers in more ways than one. Story and plot are not why we show up to play Call of Duty campaigns every year though. On top of this, the game offers more character moments in-between shootouts than usual which really emphasizes the story above previous entries. Both of these actors also lent their likeness on top of their voice which helped them stand out even more. The gruff portrayal of Mexican army Colonel Alejandro Vargas by actor Alain Mesa, and the charming coyness of Shadow Company Commander Phillip Graves portrayed by Warren Kole are both standouts. For me though it’s the additions to the cast that make the biggest impact. The return of the likes of Price, Soap, Gaz, and Ghost are welcome sights. While the plot may be somewhat derivative, the story shines a little bit brighter. There are nods and tidbits here and there that will pay off for long-time fans, but anyone can jump into the game and not feel lost. You are a part of a shadowy government agency attempting to covertly stop a threat posed by a warring enemy faction. I use the term “continuity” loosely though, as the connective tissue of this franchise has more in common with Sylvester Stallone’s Expendables than it does Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings. While the story shares some continuity with previous Modern Warfare entries, this entry acts as a direct sequel to 2019’s Modern Warfare. Modern Warfare 2’s campaign puts you in the shoes of various members of Task Force 141, featuring many returning names from the past entries of Modern Warfare as well as some new faces. As the cycle begins to repeat itself the question remains if this year’s new Modern Warfare 2 can follow in the footsteps of the original king maker. In fact, it was not until Activision went back to the well in 2019’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare, and its Warzone Battle Royale mode, that made me start to pay attention again. Many people, myself included, had fallen off the Call of Duty roller coaster due to franchise fatigue and other factors. This growth however hasn’t been without its losses. Having spent the 13 years that preceded the original Modern Warfare 2 going from one war to the next, and even one planet to the next, the franchise has continued to grow. It was not until the release of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare that the franchise finally got its seat at the table with the gaming elites, and its follow up, Modern Warfare 2, building its throne. However, despite its monolithic rise, Call of Duty was once a franchise that came from humble beginnings. Each annual release of a Call of Duty game is a seismic shift in that year’s gaming forecast, to the point where its release window is often conceded by competitors big and small. It goes without question that Call of Duty is the biggest franchise that gaming has ever seen. You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here
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