Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)

Main Features:

• Realistic tactical shooter game and theme
• High definition graphics
• Captivating music
• Three game playing modes; campaign, multiplayer and Co-op
• Addictive game
• Available on PS4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows
• Developed by Infinity Ward and released/published by Activision

Introduction

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is the latest entry in the Call of Duty genre and is a reboot of the Modern Warfare series. The game advertises itself as a realistic tactical shooter game. It is currently available on the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Modern Warfare (2019) can be considered one of the best shooter games of the current generation of consoles and PC. Main attraction to the game are:

• The many different ways to play,
• The progression system, and
• New engine that was specifically built for the game

Above are few of the many reasons that this game is a must-buy for fans of the shooter genre.

Playing Modes

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is divided into three modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Co-op. The campaign in Modern Warfare (2019) is a soft reboot in the Modern Warfare series. Campaign features three playable characters: C.I.A operator Alex, Urzikstan Liberation Force Commander Farah Karim, and S.A.S Sergeant Kyle Garrick. The campaign revolves around the liberation of Urzikstan from the Russian Army led by General Barkov along with conflicts with the terroristic faction Al-Qatala led by Omar “The Wolf” Sulam. The campaign features 14 missions with different objectives such as leading an assault to capture “The Wolf” for interrogation. Most of the missions in the campaign revolve around the basic idea of going from point A to point B while taking down enemies using different tactics and weapons.

Missions

Some of the missions place a heavy emphasis on stealth in close quarter combat situations.  Such as taking out members that are linked to Al-Qatala in a house in the dark. In these stealth situations, slow movements and careful planning is necessary.  As you may face armed combatants that can be seen hiding behind doors, beds, and couches. The presence of non-hostile civilians also makes slow moments necessary. As the player has to make sure that they must not be harmed as harming the civilians is seen as a bad outlook for the team.

Multiplayers Mode

The multiplayer in the game is an amazing feature. Where players all over the world can compete against each other in different game modes. These modes include team deathmatch, capture the flag, domination, and many other game modes. In some game modes, players are put on different teams in order to complete the objective first than the other team. Whilst in other game modes, there are no teams and players compete against each other for first place.

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The game modes are all standard as seen from previous Call of Duty games. However, the introduction of the new game mode Gunfight keeps things fresh. Gunfight is a game mode that involves 2 teams of 2 players each to eliminate the other team. Gunfight is based on a single life per round so coordination and teamwork are greatly emphasized on. Moreover, each player on each team has the same loadout of weapons to keep things fair. The winning team in Gunfight is the team that wins a total of 6 rounds.

Sections of Co-op Modes

The Co-op mode in Modern Warfare (2019) is divided into two sections: Missions and Survival. Missions in Co-op continue the story from the campaign and revolve around defeating the Al-Qatala in various scenarios. As from the name, Co-op Missions puts 4 different players on a team in order the complete the objective while fighting A.I controlled enemies. Players are encouraged to use teamwork in order to complete the objective. Moreover, the players are able to use different tactics such as going on the offensive or using stealth. In Survival, up to 4 players must survive as many waves of A.I controlled enemies on a map. A player can be revived by another player if the player loses a lot of health. If there is no player left that can revive the others, then the game is concluded.

Progression System

The progression system has been revamped into a much better levelling system than the previous entries in the Call of Duty franchise. The progression system in Modern Warfare (2019) is based upon ranks and weapon levels. Ranks are used to unlock new weapons, perks, and equipment. Players can rank up from levels 1 to 55 and beyond. However, 55 is the maximum rank at which everything is unlocked.

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Game Play Strategies

The game allows each individual to make their own loadouts using any combination of weapons, perks, and equipment they unlocked. Players rank up by earning experience from getting kills, capping objectives, and scoring victories.

Weapons

Once players unlock new weapons during the game.  These weapons can then be levelled up by getting kills with the weapon. By levelling up weapons, different attachments are unlocked on the weapon. These attachments change the look of the weapon and how the weapon operates. For example, the 10 mm auto ammunition conversion kit for the weapon MP5 is unlocked at weapon level 24. Whereas this conversion kit allows the gun to use 10 mm magazines which increases bullet damage and range. In addition, reducing the fire rate and the recoil control on the weapon.

Emblems and Calling Cards

The progression system is accompanied by challenges which allows players to unlock emblems, calling cards, and blueprints of weapons. Emblems and calling cards are cosmetics that are used to personalize the user profile.

Blueprints

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Blueprints are used to unlock weapons at an earlier level than required. Therefore, blueprints of weapons come with a different look than the original weapon and comes with a set of unlocked attachments. For example, the AK-47 “Steel Curtain” blueprint shown above is a modernized version of the Ak-47. The blueprint allows access to this version of the AK-47 much earlier than the required level of 53. The “Steel Curtain” AK-47 comes equipped with a set of different attachments. Operators which serve as the player’s avatar in the Multiplayer component of Modern Warfare (2019) can also be unlocked by completing various challenges. Each operator has a unique look, set of voice-lines, and execution moves. For example, the operator “Bale” who works for the Spetsnaz division of special forces.

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Development and Technical Improvements

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) features technical improvements over other entries in the genre.

Graphics

The game features a new engine that was built for the game itself. This engine allows the player to experience photo-realistic graphics along with detailed environments and improved lighting. A lot of detail was put onto the game world by making the areas and the maps look as detailed and sharp as possible. The details, sounds, and animations of the different weapons were also improved overall. All of this helps the game world feel alive. The game itself runs at 60 fps along with full high definition resolution.

Mechanics

New mechanics were also introduced to the game such as mounting your weapon on crates or along walls in order to improve your aim and recoil but makes it so that you cannot move while mounted.

Tactical Sprint

Tactical sprint is another mechanic which allows the player to run even faster than normal sprint. However, tactical sprint comes with a downside of running with your weapon in the air.  Therefore, it takes a bit longer to aim on your target while using tactical sprint.

Execution Moves

Execution moves are another mechanic that was introduced to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019). These execution moves are essentially a new way to eliminate players. This is done by holding the melee button while behind an enemy. Once prompted, the player is then shown executing the enemy. However, the execution takes a bit of time to complete and the player is left vulnerable while attempting to execute another enemy. The execution moves are only present in the Multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare (2019).

Conclusion: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)

HD Graphics of Modern Warfare 2019

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is grounded under the basis of a realistic tactical shooter. The game is refreshing due to its new engine and new mechanics as compared to the previous few entries in the genre that were uninventive. The many modes that the game has to offer, the progression system, and the new engine that makes the game look photorealistic and detailed are the reasons why Modern Warfare (2019) is considered to be one of the best shooter games of the current generation of consoles and PC.