Re: Call Of Duty 4 Multiplayer Only 1.7 By 34
Annice Hemmerling
The Call of Duty franchise is one of the few FPS in the gaming community that consistently draws in millions of players worldwide. Even the less popular Call of Duty games like Cold War still managed to make a bundle of money. And even though most people see Call of Duty as a Multiplayer or Zombie game, that doesn't mean the COD lacks a proper Campaign mode. The main reason why COD became famous in the gaming community was its gritty and unique Campaign first seen in the original Call of Duty.
And while most newer Call of Duty players ignore playing the Campaign mode, other hardcore fans first play the Campaign before hopping into Multiplayer mode. And that's because most of the Campaigns give insight into beloved characters of the franchise like Ghost or Captain John Price. But, due to the popularity of Multiplayer, some Call Of Duty Campaigns were long forgotten even though they deserved more attention.
Updated June 3, 2024, by Jake Fillery: Most players only purchase the most recent Call of Duty for the changing meta and maps provided in the new games for its multiplayer, Warzone, and Zombies content, which means they are missing out on some true hidden gems. Whilst not every Call of Duty campaign is amazing, there are some underappreciated titles that some players might not have played, whether it's due to the age of the game, the console it was on, or simply due to negative reception. With the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in late 2024, it's a good time to look back at some of the best COD campaigns that might not receive much attention today.
With the Call of Duty series continuously releasing new titles, it's sad that the originals might get forgotten. Whilst the franchise has endured for over 20 years, with well over 20 games at this point, players should be reminded where it all started, and that's all thanks to Call of Duty in 2003, which featured the gritty realism that some players still want from the series.
The story itself is through the eyes of citizens who had to become soldiers, shaping their countries and alliances as heroes to shape the modern world. With an American, British, and Soviet campaign, Call of Duty offers an interest insight into war stories, and how they have evolved since 2003.
Following from the groundbreaking success of Call of Duty (2003), Gray Matter Interactive was tasked with a follow-up expansion, and they certainly didn't disappoint. Once again, players will experience the campaigns of three different allied soldiers as they fight for the modern world, and these campaigns will also take them through historical battles with historical accuracy, as well as a few on-rail plane missions.
Sadly, some players might not have given United Offensive a go, considering it was, and still is, exclusive to PC players. To play such a classic, with returning characters and different varieties of campaign missions, can be a joy worth trying.
The black sheep of the family, Black Ops: Declassified exists in a weird place, with many fans of the series hating it, and some others finding it just okay, especially when one considers this is an exclusive title for the PlayStation Vita, and wasn't intended for consoles or PC players to ever try out. For those on a Vita, it's a serviceable Call of Duty title, but definitely not for console players.
The story itself involves 10 short missions, and fans of Black Ops and their characters will enjoy reuniting with Alex Mason and Frank Woods through Operations. Whilst the campaign isn't exactly memorable, following these famed characters can be an enjoyable experience, but not the most riveting.
A controversial choice from a controversial game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the most recent title in the franchise, and as players await Black Ops 6, a game with over four years of development, it might be a good time to see where the franchise is at these days when providing campaigns for players. With a short development time, Modern Warfare 3 acts as a continuation of the reboot trilogy, but doesn't come close to the original in terms of storytelling.
Most of the missions are expansive in size, but that's mainly due to the fact that they feel like abandoned Warzone maps and locations. The story itself follows 141, with Price, Ghost, Soap, and more, trying to find and kill Makarov before tensions of World War 3 escalate. Whilst short and not the best, it's still worth a try for those with the game.
One of the classics, Call of Duty may have outlived the original Black Ops, but fans should not forget the series. Despite the characters going through some weird iterations with Black Ops 4's meta storytelling through a battle royale, Black Ops is a classic for its simpler times and themes, where stories could be just that. Black Ops features a great campaign that excels as a riveting narrative on espionage and trust, meddling under the veil of the Cold War.
Many players might not have experienced the original Black Ops, but they definitely should. Black Ops follows Alex Mason, a U.S. operative who falls victim to a global plot to assassinate the President of the United States and engulf the world in global warfare through Russian meddling. The game ties back beautifully to World at War and features stellar acting and cinematic storytelling that should not be buried under the confusion of multiple indirect sequels and spin-offs.
The Black Ops campaigns are often creative, and Black Ops 3 continues that trend, even if it lends itself to more confusing aspects of the narrative. Many might remember Black Ops 3 for having the best Zombies content, or one of the most fast-paced and fun multiplayer modes, which left the campaign swiftly forgotten underneath the stellar lifespan of its online additions. Yet, to those with Black Ops 3, it's definitely worth heading back into the futuristic warfare and checking it out, especially when armed with a few cybernetic abilities and great acting from the cast of characters.
Some might consider Black Ops 3 to be rather convoluted, or unrewarding, but those plot twists are better left for the experience. The campaign itself is set late in the 21st century, with advancements in technology and warfare, so much so that players can reach into memories to play different missions and try and weave the campaign together on their own accord.
Call of Duty has become smaller with its campaigns over the years, and Vanguard is one such victim of this shortened length. There are some key moments in the Vanguard campaign worth noting, and many players might have forgotten or even disregarded this title in favor of Modern Warfare games, or just a dwindling lack of interest in the Call of Duty brand thanks to the unfavorable reviews from fans and critics regarding the multiplayer and the zombies content.
Yet, when looking just at the campaign for Vanguard, players can find a fun and intense experience that follows a small group of soldiers tasked with stopping the Third Reich. Hateful Nazis and a cunning group of allied misfits from different backgrounds make a compelling story, but the rushed pacing leaves some desire for more emotion and missions.
Rebooting the famous Modern Warfare series was a bold move, but one that Infinity Ward managed to pull off. The reboot changed things about the iconic characters that fans knew and loved, including a lack of said characters entirely. Whilst fans may not have been introduced to Soap or Ghost in Modern Warfare (2019), the fact that the game instead centered around the team leader, John Price, meant that players could better understand his character before they head off into the more well-known regions of the series with nuclear war, intense global transgressions, and government traitors.
The story itself followed Captain John Price and his team, assisted by Commander Farah Karim, the leader of a group of freedom fighters dedicated to defending their homeland from terrorists and occupiers. Players could have easily ignored the reboot of Modern Warfare because this would be the first time where players could enjoy Call of Duty on next-gen consoles. Modern Warfare was also overseen by the fact that Call of Duty introduced Warzone, the franchise version of a Battle Royale, which also continued the story of Modern Warfare.
The third installment of the COD franchise was Call of Duty 3, launching at the same time as the PlayStation 3 and Wii. While most of the gameplay elements remained the same as the previous two titles, Call of Duty 3 introduced a unique feature: open-ended main objectives. That meant players could complete the main level using multiple paths, allowing players to play the way they liked without being limited to a certain playstyle. On top of that, the single-player campaign featured Canadian and Polish missions, aside from American and British which are the staple of any WW2-themed video game.
Unfortunately, what should have been one of the best Call of Duty campaigns was quickly overshadowed by the multiplayer game mode. And that's because the multiplayer side of Call of Duty 3 introduced "Player and Ranked" matches. Player-type matches were casual matches that didn't affect a gamer's K/D while Ranked-type matches allowed players to earn Player Points and unlock Achievements. Furthermore, all multiplayer matches allowed up to 24 players on each team, something new to the franchise.
Undoubtedly, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is one of the most controversial COD titles in recent years, but not because of its single-player campaign or multiplayer. The controversy stems from the fact that someone had stolen a copy of COD: MW3 and uploaded it onto the internet, forcing Activision to crack down on everyone who downloaded it. Moreover, there was an incident in France where two masked men used tear gas to neutralize a truck driver to steal a copy of MW3.
Nonetheless, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was among the best PS3-era games to be released but not because of the single-player campaign. And that's because the single-player story campaign repeated the same tropes of past titles without introducing anything new to the franchise. On top of that, MW3 had several questionable moments that could upset people due to its graphic nature but with the option to skip these scenes entirely. Sadly, all of these factors prevented MW3 from becoming one of the best Call of Duty campaigns.
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