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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Review

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Review Ratings

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Final Review Score

9.5 / 10

Amazing

A modern military campaign that moves the franchise beyond World War II, following British SAS and U.S. Marine perspectives through escalating international conflict.

Gameplay and Presentation

Its tightly scripted missions, memorable stealth sequences, and shifting viewpoints create an unusually focused sense of urgency. Gunplay feels immediate, while the multiplayer progression system, custom classes, and killstreak rewards established a template that shooters would imitate for years.

The Final Verdict

The campaign occasionally relies on scripted spectacle, but its pacing and atmosphere remain remarkably effective. This is a defining entry whose influence extends far beyond the series.

Information

  • Title: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
  • Release Year: 2007
  • Developer: Infinity Ward
  • Genre: First-Person Shooter