COD4 is frantic fun (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3))

Member Name: davomrmac

Product:	Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
Date:	12/10/09 (10 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great graphics, super online play

Disadvantages: Two player split screen let down by control bug

Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare is available on many consoles, here I take a look at the PS3 version. It is published by Activision, rated 16+. 1-4 players can play on the same console, or you can play upto 16 players online.

The picture is glorious in 1080P high definition. Previous to this game I had spent months playing Warhawk, an awesome game in its own right. When I put Call of Duty 4 (COD4) on, graphically it is in a league of its own. The detail of the soldiers and surrounding buildings and trees are great and add to the realism of the game.

On the first few turns it can be quite frustrating, as you turn the corner just to be sniped by an opponent. You soon learn to take things easy though and to hide and peak around around corners. As you level up, you get better weapons and the learning curve lessens. I think my main mistake was not going through some of the story mode first. Instead I leapt straight into online play, with experienced players. Whereas the story mode would have taken me onto a gentler path of learning the game and controls.

Anyway, online is awesome. It is where all the action is, with many modes to choose from. Whether you choose a straightforward Team Deathmatch or perhaps a Capture the Flag scenario, you are guaranteed some superb action.

I also tried the two player, split screen version, but was disappointed that the second player could not invert their control method (whereby you push up and the view goes down, push down and the view goes up). I am so used to playing this way that it made the game unplayable, so be aware of this.

Overall, COD4 is a very graphically rich game, that really draws you into the action.

Summary: A graphically rich game, that really draws you into the action