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Play Overview
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is an action shooting game that recreates the adrenaline of being in a warzone. The games have walked the line between glamorising this kind of heroic violence and recreating the horror of the experience. Either way, these are games designed for entertainment more than a mature consideration of the ethics of warfare.
Played from a first-person perspective, these games take considerable skill to master. Although the setting, weaponry, narrative and game modes are developed and enhanced each year, the core experience remains the same.
Having added Battle Royale modes to the game for a few years since Fortnite's success, in 2020 the game launched a free-to-play battle royale version called Call of Duty: Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One, which attracted over six million users in just 24 hours since launch.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 days ago.
Played from a first-person perspective, these games take considerable skill to master. Although the setting, weaponry, narrative and game modes are developed and enhanced each year, the core experience remains the same.
Having added Battle Royale modes to the game for a few years since Fortnite's success, in 2020 the game launched a free-to-play battle royale version called Call of Duty: Warzone on PS4 and Xbox One, which attracted over six million users in just 24 hours since launch.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 days ago.
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Play Style
This is an Action and Shooting game with Fighting elements. You can play with 1 to 2 players in the same room or as a 20-player online game. How many players can play on one system varies between games although there is a trend away from split-screen in more recent offerings.
Cross-Platform: You can play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone with people on other systems: Xbox One, PS4, PC.
Cross-Platform: You can play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone with people on other systems: Xbox One, PS4, PC.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 6 and a half hours and 9 hours to complete. Each game in the series provides a relatively short narrative adventure but it is the online multiplayer aspect of the game that is most popular and absorbs the most time.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
There is frequent use of strong language ('motherf*!%$r' and 'f@*k').
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Skill Level
14+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. You need a good sense of direction, quick wits and fast reactions. Understanding how best to achieve the missions also helps, as does having the resilience to not mind when you lose and keep pushing ahead even if you are behind.
Account Rating
Account required for online play that has 13 years old as minimum age. The game is available to individuals aged 13 or older. If you are under 18 years of age, you and your parent or guardian must review this Agreement and the Privacy Policy together.- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4.
Costs
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare usually costs £49.99 to £59.99.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
- In-Game Pass: Purchase a season/battle pass to gain access to limited in-game purchases, reward items and other aspects of the game.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 25/10/2019, updated in 2023
Out Now: PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 14+ year-olds
Players: 1-2 (20 online)
Genres: Action, Shooting and Fighting
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D First-Person and Open World
Developer: Infinity Ward (@InfinityWard)
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