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Revolutionary in modern warfare games

Published August 14, 2008
5 out of 5 starsScore: 100/100
Pros
  • Amazing graphics and environments
  • Incredible online setup
  • Great weapons with tons of attachments
  • Awesome story with a great ending
  • Finally stopped all the WWII shooters
  • Arcade mode is fun

Cons

  • Story is very short
  • No co-op

Presentation


Intro and cutscenes are done very well. Single player and online menus are also great.

4/5

Graphics

Overall, great. Environments look great. Weapons are detailed, and the explosions look fantastic. Character models look realistic and detailed.

5/5

Gameplay

One of the most fun next-gen shooters i've played to date. Single player design is great even if short. The online has kept it on the top of XBL leaderboards for half a year. Overall very fun and a great break from WWII.

5/5

Sound

Gun sounds and explosions are excellent. Character voices are superb. Music is fantastic and fits the mood perfectly.

5/5

Online

Easily the best part of the game. The main reason this game has received so much praise. Will keep you coming back until COD5 and beyond. Very detailed weapons upgrades system. Great variety of perks. Maps are detailed and done very well.

5/5

Lasting Appeal


As said above, the online will keep most people coming back to the game quite often for a long time.

5/5

Overall

A must-have title for both the PS3 and 360. One of the best next-gen shooters to date.

5.5







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