Makarov rears his head by the end in preparation for the third entry, but by the time he rolls around I was ready for the big reveal.īeing so aware of what awaited on the horizon was oddly bittersweet. A central narrative revolving around the cartel, private military companies, and a plot to recover a few missiles was grounded for the most part, unfolding in smaller skirmishes and situations that didn’t involve saving the world from annihilation or thwarting a super terrorist, but covert operations from a tight-knit group of soldiers who do this sort of thing on the daily. The thing is, there is more than enough original meat on its bones to step out of this shadow altogether. I almost knew what was coming despite never playing this campaign before, and that made each new surprise far less impactful. A prison escape to rescue your comrades? Check. Simply repeating the same set pieces and expecting us to clap like obedient little seals is impossible, yet the game does just that time and time again in spite of itself. That’s a tall order, and an arguably impossible goal to meet when you consider how much reverence the 2009 shooter holds in the minds of so many. This is also a reboot of a beloved classic, and thus there is an expectation for it to revisit iconic characters while reimagining characters we have long committed to memory. Related: Reviewing All The Games I Got With My PS2 In 2003 This is an absolute banger, and not just because Soap and Ghost are cute military boyfriends throughout. While some moments outstay their welcome, a willingness to experiment with mechanics wherever possible meant I was constantly enamoured, ready to be surprised by each trick up its sleeve right until the credits rolled. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 features the series’ finest campaign since 2016’s Infinite Warfare, boasting solid character writing and myriad set pieces that understand the necessity of shaking things up across each and every level.
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