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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Infinity Ward · Nov 5, 2007

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Mature

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Armed with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower, players are transported to treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 9.2 (7 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.5

PlayStation 3

Critic 9.1 (5 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.6

Xbox 360

Critic 9.0 (8 critics) · Gamer 9.0

8.7

Critic reviews

  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Mar 31, 2008

    9.4
    It’s absolutely relentless in its assault on the senses and never lets up until the last trigger has been squeezed. The multiplayer is even better, with the perks and weapon upgrades acting as a balance to the lack of vehicles. The authenticity on display here is to be commended, getting you as close as you can possibly be to something that far braver people experience--without the risk.
  • IGN

    Hilary Goldstein · Nov 28, 2007

    9.4
    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a fantastic game. The single-player experience is easily Infinity Ward's best work to date. Calling it intense may be an understatement. The overall story is standard action movie fare, but the relationships built over the short five hours of play are surprisingly strong. Though the single-player lacks length, the multiplayer should keep you invested in COD4 for the long winter. This is a truly fantastic multiplayer offering that's as deep as any other online game available.
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  • Destructoid

    Earnest Cavalli · Nov 15, 2007

    8.0
    As much as I'd love to be able to say this title is an absolute must-buy there are issues that mar its surface. As stated above, the game is short. While that may be an illusionary side effect of the intense plot, you'll be wishing for more when it finally comes to its thrilling conclusion. Also, the title is incredibly linear. It offers the spectre of choice in some missions, but when compared to the recent BioShock, you realize you will have seen the entire thing in one play through.
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  • Video Gamer

    Tom Orry · Nov 09, 2007

    9.0
    Call of Duty fans worried by the series' move to the modern age of combat can breathe a sigh of relief. Although a new setting, Call of Duty 4 is everything we've come to love about the series and continues its tradition of stunning visuals and thrilling gameplay. The single-player is short but the Arcade game mode and brilliant online multiplayer combine to create one of the games of the year. It's more of the same, but every bit as polished as we hoped it would be.
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  • GameSpot

    Jeff Gerstmann · Nov 06, 2007

    9.0
    It's a shame that the single-player is so brief, but you should only skip out on Call of Duty 4 if you're the sort of person who doesn't appreciate great first-person shooter multiplayer. The quality of the content in the campaign is totally top-shelf, and the multiplayer is some of the best around, making this a truly superb package.
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  • Cheatcc

    D'Marcus Beatty · Nov 05, 2007

    9.6
    Overall, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is an intense gaming experience from start to finish. The story is conveyed much better than the average FPS, the gameplay is varied enough to stay fresh, the graphics and sound both deliver, and the multiplayer is addictive. If Call of Duty 4 can attract enough fanboys away from Halo 3 to experience it, we may have a new contender for FPS of the year.
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Gamer reviews

  • Kitarachi

    Sep 19, 2023 · Xbox 360

    10

    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

    Modern Warfare 4 is an absolute masterpiece. It has interesting characters, thrilling missions and a brilliant plot. The multiplayer was on its own level. Its still my favourite Call of Duty to this day. The bonus mission birthed what would become spec ops for future cod titles. This game was so gripping and the ending was just brilliant. Safe to say Modern Warfare 2 was not a game I would be overlooking. If you like Call of Duty and havant played Cod 4 yet, do yourself a favour and play it. 11/10

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  • Amex

    Apr 17, 2022 · PC

    8.0

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  • John Adam

    Oct 1, 2021 · PC

    1.0

    Modern Warfare, World at War, Modern Warfare 2, And Black Ops 1. Those were the best call of duties ever. They were simple, and you could just play without asking what every little thing does. Not to mention the campaigns were fantastic. "Mission failed, we'll get 'em next time" love [COD 4 Modern Warfare](https://www.downsights.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-install-200-gb/). This is the best cod game of all time. They truly went south in my opinion, after this game. Which sucks because it was fun. Best game of all time. 10/10

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  • Gfreeman

    Mar 8, 2021 · PC

    7.3

    call of duty with modern weapons and really cool set up missions. i really enjoyed it especially sniper mission

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  • skyyyh_highhhh

    Nov 19, 2020 · PC

    8.0

    It's still a great game until now! Worth the price!

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