
Bursting with unforgettable missions - Death From Above, All Ghillied Up, Charlie Don’t Surf to name a few - and a slither of surprising nuance, it’s the best war story the series has ever told.

That alluring mix of compulsive unlocks, brilliant map design and powerful feedback is still hooking players to this day. Revolutionary multiplayer, especially on consoles, is the main reason why. A revelation at release and an indisputable classic now, this is the standard every new entry must measure up to. There’s no argument that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the series’ highlight. Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PCĭid you expect Black Ops: Declassified? Come on. Who would bet against Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 being the biggest game of the year? Despite that, it looks like being more of the same tried and tested formula.Developer: Infinity Ward (original) / Raven Software (remastered) Graphically the multiplayer is looking better too, we just have to wait to see if the balance of weapons and so on makes it as enjoyable as the last outing. There are also new 'strike packages', which offer in game perks for achievements, each suited different types of player. There are plenty of new toys to get to grips with, and the usual CoD XP for players to earn, but it's the integration of the social CoD Elite service, connecting multiplayer achievements with things like Facebook that is really new. It's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer that will attract most gamers' interest, and it's fair to say it's looking better than ever. This is the bombastic Hollywood action-movie game, which is not necessarily a bad thing, even if the plot seems far fetched.

However, the concentration on big set pieces really sets apart from Battlefield. The single player campaign so far looks impressive, while being heavily scripted and very linear. It's very much Call of Duty, but is yet another stride away from reality. It's also fighting a dirty war, with terrorist attacks on major cities, setting the scene for some dramatic missions.Ĭall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 see you battle across the globe, from New York to Europe and Africa, stepping into the shoes of different people along the way.

Russia is invading the US as well as England, Germany and France.
