I?ll admit it, when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered was confirmed to be in development, I squealed with excitement. You know, that weird warble that escapes one’s mouth when encountered with overwhelming happiness" My favorite shooter of all time, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare ? the very game that introduced me to online first-person shooters ? was being remastered for the PS4! What great news this was!
Even with all the other shooters that have released this year, Modern Warfare Remastered remained the FPS I was most excited to play. The Call of Duty franchise has gone down such a controversial path, with three futuristic titles in a row now, that a return to the acclaimed Modern Warfare could have presented a nice break from the recent sci-fi themes. At least, that might have been the case if Activision wasn?t taking Modern Warfare Remastered hostage, giving access only to those who purchase special edition versions ($80+) of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare! It’s such an outrageously anti-consumer move, corrupting what should be a happy slice of nostalgia. If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
With the marketing shenanigans covered, let?s touch on the single-player. I?m not going to dive too deep here, as Modern Warfare Remastered?s campaign is not something I want to spoil. All you need to know is that it?s identical to the original, aside from the obvious graphical overhaul. The story?s excellent pacing, with superb stealth missions br...