Gaming Generations :: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

adeehr · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Publisher: Activision
Developer: n-Space
Release Date: 11/05/2007
Official Website: http://www.callofduty.com/
Genre: First Person Shooter
Number of Players: 1
ESRB Rating: (T) Teen
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REVIEW

When I picked up Call of Duty 4 I was expecting this fantastic game that I've played on the Xbox 360 just without the graphics. What I got was surprisingly good graphics and less then steller control.

The whole FPS control system is not what I like about the DS. I understand wanting to use the touch pad, but it's not necessary. I actually had to switch the control system to left handed to get it to work for me. I used my right hand on the touch pad and therefore couldn't touch the right bumper to fire my weapon. To me that is completely backwards and ill concieved. When I reversed it to lefty I was able to use my left hand with the Dpad and the left bumper to fire.

I have also played Goldeneye and really enjoyed that control scheme. It felt like a large console controller, no need for the touch screen.

Where I was please and surprised was the graphics. This is done very well and really makes you feel like you are in the game. This and Brothers in Arms are two of the best looking FPS games on the DS.

Overall I'd say that COD4 is a quality game, but not what I was hoping for when I picked it up. If I had to choose I'd pick BIA over COD4.

Worth picking up at $19.

7.0/10
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