Reviewed on:
PC
Platform:
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Publisher:
Activision
Developer:
Infinity Ward
Release:
Rating:
Mature
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives at a crossroads for the series, thanks in large part to the inconsistent quality of recent entries. With a shaky predecessor, Infinity Ward had a lot to repair and conclude, especially with 4 set to bookend the rebooted Modern Warfare series. Fortunately, backed up by a fun campaign, thrilling multiplayer, and loads of new modes and content, Modern Warfare 4 makes up for the past and then some.
Modern Warfare 4 continues after the events of 2023’s Modern Warfare 3, with Captain Price hellbent on stopping Makarov and his higher-ups. The story features shifting perspectives, from a new group of ragtag Korean soldiers to familiar characters like Gaz. The character dynamics harken back to the original trilogy, especially in the boots-on-the-ground missions with the South Korean unit, led by Park (played by Beef actor Young Mazino).
For a series that, at least recently, has been more spectacle than story, giving the stakes the time they deserve is nice. While it moves away from the stealthy and modernized elements, it makes sense for the matters at hand. The majority of Modern Warfare 4’s attempts at wrapping up the overarching plot of the rebooted series works, but it rushes through some character arcs and story beats in uneven fashion. Furthermore, much of the game’s cast, especially Mads Mikkelson’s Archer and Prisca Kim’s Ri Ju-Young, are underutilized, which is a shame since they both deliver great performances.
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