The stunning visuals and immersive gameplay ensure that Call of Duty 4 is the best first person shooter to date.
Gameplay: Those familiar with the Call of Duty series will recognize the similarity of CoD4's gameplay when compared to its predecessors. Although there are some noticeably different tweaks (sprinting, traps, knifing etc.) it is still closely resembles Call of Duty 2. With that being said, it is nothing short of flawless. This is how an FPS on the PC should be played. By default, you hold your firearm by your hip, which works well in close quarters but when shooting from a distance you should look down the sights to produce a more accurate shot. In addition to the guns, there are various types of grenades, traps such as claymores and C4s, RPGs, grenade launchers and the ever so satisfying knife to use at your disposal. Yet still there is more. In the multi-player you are given the option to create customisable classes based on your preferred style of gameplay. There are a wealth of weapons to choose from and another highly welcomed aspect is the inclusion of perks. Each class can have three perks which can be described as various power-ups that will benefit various areas of combat. Without going into anymore detail, the gameplay is quite simply the best I have witnessed in a FPS.
10/10
Graphics: The graphics in CoD4 are truly a spectacle, although not as impressive on a large scale when compared to say Crysis they are amazing in their own right. They are just about perfect, but whats even better is that it is highly compatible with mid range pcs. The Call of Duty series is known for its sympathy to weaker machines and any one with a mid even a low range gaming pc can get away with decent visual experience with a steady frame-rate. However if you really want to become immersed in the environment invest in a new GPU, maybe even a new PC. Its worth it!
10/10
Sound: A sense of realism is created by the games sound when combined with the right hardware. Weapons and explosions sound like they should and the ambient music in the background creates the perfect atmosphere for really becoming immersed in the game. Voice acting is also top-notch.
9/10
Value: Sadly the one shortcoming of CoD4 comes in its single-player. It is very short. One without an adequate internet connection (or one at all for that matter) may feel short changed by the length of the single-player. Good as it may be, it could have been all that better with a few more missions, although you may be tempted to re-visit CoD4 as you unlock another form of the single player in arcade mode which may or may not interest you. However all is not lost. Those with decent net can experience what I believe to be the best online shooter currently on the market. There are a number of game modes to choose from and a generous amount of maps to play them on. I have personally spend hundreds of hours, solely playing the multiplayer and 9 months on I'm still coming back for more. This game shines in its multiplayer!
8/10
In conclusion, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the single best first person shooter you will play. If not even just for its multiplayer, Call of Duty 4 will be a highly enjoyable experience for any FPS/Action fan.