War really shouldn't be this much fun. Since when did getting pinned under a hailstorm of enemy fire, listening to rounds zip within millimetres of your face, become such a great way to spend our spare time? But in Call of Duty 4 (COD4), it most certainly is, and the more realistic it has become, the more we can't wait to go and risk our virtual lives all over again. COD4 shows ably why Infinity Ward is the master crafter of the shooter genre, building and layering above the foundation it so wonderfully created with the original Call of Duty.
Like prior Call of Duty games, there are multiple characters that you'll play in COD4, but this time it's limited to two. You'll fill the boots of a US Marine in the game's explosive, over the top battle levels, while the sneaky, stealthy SAS scenes give you a breather when you need it. The difference in pacing between the two main characters is perfect, giving the game great variety and helping to flesh out the solid storyline from two different perspectives. The plot is the standard 'terrorist steals nuke' kind of escapade commonly found in Clancy novels, but is beautifully delivered via several means. Gorgeous videos introduce each level, setting the scene for the mayhem to come, while believable dialogue breathes life into the game's main stars. The result is a story that might not be the most original premise for war, but it's one that's very realistic and thus provides real motivation for getting the job done.
by Bennett Ring
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