Beyond the initial shock of the suicide bomber, players are put into some pretty tough and dire positions.
Multiply the level of controversy from that scene by ten or so, and you have 2019’s Modern Warfare. Remember the “No Russian” level from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ? Of course you do. However, Modern Warfare takes it up a notch by delivering a far more immersive, realistic, and heavy story than we’ve seen from previous titles. It’s your standard linear narrative featuring the war-torn landscapes, massive explosions, and stealth operations that we’ve come to expect from the Call of Duty franchise. Players take on various character roles throughout the game, including Alex – Aka “Echo 3-1” – who is a CIA operative specializing in high-threat covert missions, as well as London Anti-Terrorism Officer, Kyle Garrick (longtime COD fans knowing him better as “Gaz”), who joins up with Captain Price to put a stop to the terrorist group known as Al-Qatala. The first scene features a suicide bomber stepping out onto a highly-populated street in London, setting a distinct tone for what players are in for during the roughly six to eight-hour-long campaign. That said, there are still plenty of nods to characters and other situations from the previous titles to provide veteran COD players with fond nostalgic memories of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 days. Modern Warfare brings with it an all-new single-player campaign that ignores much of what players and Captain Price have been through in the past twelve years. RELATED: GameStop Became MWStop For Modern Warfare's Launch Dark Enough For Night Vision Goggles Despite some initial hiccups (which is apparently the trend for new triple-A titles these days), Modern Warfare successfully breathes new life into the iconic sub-series, allowing long-time fans of the game to revel in the presence that a refreshed Captain Price provides, while inviting new players to jump right into the fray.
As such, it was only a matter of time until the Modern Warfare storyline was rebooted. After so many annual releases, it’s only natural for originality to have run its course, even for a game that thrives on constantly adding new and futuristic battlefield gear, mechanics, and weaponry. At this point, the Call of Duty franchise really needs no introduction, especially with its latest release, Modern Warfare, being the sixteenth installment in the long-running series.