November 13th 2023.
Happy 20th anniversary Call Of Duty! To mark this historic milestone, Activision has released the Modern Warfare 3 reboot, the worst mainline Call Of Duty game so far.
It's clear that Activision wants the game to be a success, with early indications suggesting that it's selling well. However, it won't take long for most people to realise that it's a dud. The single-player campaign is the worst part, and while fans may have hoped that the multiplayer or Zombies mode would save it, they were quickly disappointed.
It's been speculated that Activision had originally planned to release premium DLC for Modern Warfare 2, instead of a full-priced game. But when it became clear that they wouldn't have enough time to complete the game, they decided to repurpose the intended DLC into Modern Warfare 3. That would explain why the story campaign is so inconsequential and the multiplayer mode consists of remastered maps from 2009's Modern Warfare 2.
The failure of Modern Warfare 3 is twofold: not only is repackaged DLC being sold at full price, but the story campaign is really bad. Half of the missions are open world levels, featuring wonky enemy AI that was clearly not designed for the task. The multiplayer is the same as Modern Warfare 2, with nothing substantial having changed since the beta. The only new mode is the 3v3v3 Cutthroat, which is basically just Gunfight with three teams. There's also the 6v6 War Mode and the dull 32v32 Ground War mode, but they don't compare to the likes of Battlefield.
The Zombies mode is similarly underwhelming. It's DMZ mode with zombies, taking place on a version of the upcoming new Warzone map, Urzikstan. While it's entertaining enough, it has almost nothing to do with normal Zombies, and fails to replicate any of the usual draws of the concept. There's no tension, as you can pick and choose your battles from anywhere on the map. Plus, the storytelling is inferior, with none of the usual obscure references and hidden Easter eggs.
Modern Warfare 3 is a disappointment all round, and a clear example of corporate greed. Even if you don't mind the repackaged DLC, it's really bad DLC. Separate Ways for Resident Evil 4 costs a tenth of the price, and yet its story campaign lasts longer and is infinitely more entertaining.
Happy 20th anniversary to the Call Of Duty franchise! To celebrate this special milestone, Activision released their highly anticipated reboot of Modern Warfare 3. However, despite the anticipation, it quickly became apparent that this was likely the worst mainline Call Of Duty game yet.
The single-player campaign, which was available a week early to those who pre-ordered, was the first to be reviewed, and not in a positive light. Unfortunately, the multiplayer and Zombies mode weren't able to save the game either.
Rumours have circulated that Modern Warfare 3 was never meant to exist - instead, it was supposed to be premium DLC for Modern Warfare 2. It is said that the plans were changed, and what was meant to be DLC was repackaged and sold as a full-priced game. This explains why the story campaign is so inconsequential and the multiplayer is composed solely of remastered maps from the original Modern Warfare 2.
The multiplayer is competent, but it clearly suffers from its ageing maps. The new 3v3v3 mode, Cutthroat, is a positive addition, but the 32v32 Ground War mode is dull and uninspired. The 6v6 War Mode barely fares any better, as it quickly devolves into mindless shooting.
Zombies mode is a major disappointment. Instead of the tense stand-offs of previous games, you pick and choose your battles from anywhere on the map. There's no tension, and you spend most of the match completing easy contracts to get yourself powered up enough to take on the tougher locations. The storytelling is also inferior, with none of the hidden Easter eggs of previous games.
At the end of the day, Modern Warfare 3 is a let-down, even for those who don't mind repackaged DLC. Separate Ways for Resident Evil 4 is a tenth of the price and yet its story campaign is more entertaining. The mimic is one of the toughest enemies, but unfortunately it's the game itself that has been the toughest to beat.
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