Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

After the disappointing Call of Duty 3, Infinity Ward has their work cut out for them with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare if they want to bring the series back to its former glory. It’s fortunate then that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’s E3 trailer was a pleasant surprise, showing an action-packed war game with carnage aplenty and diverse gameplay.

This time around Call of Duty is going modern, with all the advanced munitions available to today’s armies. Infinity Ward are taking war based FPS games in a new direction with this and from the outset it looks interesting as players will get to utilize today’s most advanced tanks, guns and aircraft, to unleash hell on the enemy.

Over the course of the single campaign they will be able to experience every aspect of fighting in a war, from piloting a black hawk helicopter, to gunning down enemies in traditional first-person shooter combat.

With a variety weapons and gadgets including .50 calibre sniper rifles, claymore mines, laser sites, M-249 SAW machine guns and night vision goggles, be it day or night, players will be well-prepared to take the fight to enemy lines to cause some serious damage and complete the mission. Adding to this already promising war title is the addition of air support. Players will be able to call on air support to finish off an enemy encampment as well as be part of it by piloting a number of aircraft including helicopters and jets.

The carnage won’t end with the single player campaign either, as gamers will take on enemies and friends alike over Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and PC in action-packed multiplayer games. Online modes will feature a create-a-class option, allowing players to customize gear to suit their play style.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is looking to deliver one of the most diverse experiences in a war game yet. Will it succeed in rejuvenating the stale genre? All guns point to yes.