Replaying the 2019 Modern Warfare reboot in 2025 hits different, y'know? Six years later, I'm still torn between loving its gritty vibe and groaning at its messy execution. That "dark military tale" promise? Total cap. Instead, we got a Michael Bay explosion-fest with more plot holes than a Swiss cheese 🧀. Like, why are Russians invading fictional Urzikstan again? My brain hurts just thinking about it.
Campaign Mood Swings:
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🔥 GOAT Missions: Clean House’s night-vision tension? Chef’s kiss! Going Dark’s stealth freedom? Absolute vibes. Peak COD magic!
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💤 Sleepy Characters: Alex and Kyle = cardboard cutouts. Only Farah brought spice, but her "revenge" climax felt like a soggy firecracker. Such a letdown!
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🌀 Pacing Whiplash: Missions just yeet you forward – zero time to process. Felt like binge-watching a show while someone mashed the skip button.
Gameplay: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
They slowed movement to make it "tactical," but let’s be real – it’s still run-and-gun chaos. Not quite Rainbow Six brainpower, but not OG COD zoomies either. That weird middle ground? Low-key frustrating.
Multiplayer Rollercoaster:
| Mode | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Ground War | Spawn-die-repeat hell 😩 |
| Cyber Attack | Fresh & addictive 🙌 |
| Team Deathmatch | Classic banger 💥 |
Killstreaks? Actually slaps. UAV at 3 kills? Chef’s kiss. But maps? Big oof. Hackney Yard = elite. Azhir Cave? Spawn-trappy nightmare fuel.
Spec Ops: The Ugly Stepchild
That "story continues" tag after campaign? Biggest lie since "I’ll just play one more match." It’s just… endless waves. Zero narrative. Why even ship this half-baked mode?
Final Takeaway:
This reboot nails the feeling of old-school COD – those jaw-dropping missions, the crisp gunplay. But man, the story and characters? Straight-up cringe. It’s like craving a gourmet burger and getting a soggy drive-thru meal. Still fun? Hell yeah. Revolutionary? Nah, bruh. But hey, it got us here – to the better sequels we have now. Silver linings, right? ✨