FPS - Act 1 - Call of Duty

The Call of Duty series currently is one of the most popular first-person shooter games in the entire genre, but in recent years, it has struggled to innovate and bring fresh experiences to the table. While the series has its massive fan base, like many other large franchises, it has fallen victim to providing a repetitive gaming experience, lackluster campaigns, and an overemphasis on multiplayer that hinders its potential. Another major issue with the Call of Duty series is the recurring formula that has become all too familiar. The games now follow a predictable pattern of explosive set-pieces, Hollywood-inspired storylines, and scripted sequences. This formula, exciting back in the day, has now become repetitive and lacks the innovation and creativity that players crave. The series seems hesitant to take risks and break away from its established formula, resulting in the game series being stagnant and not much interesting to players anymore. Another letdown is the single-player campaigns, which have gradually lost their charm over the years. The focus on online multiplayer and now on the “battle royale” mode has often overshadowed the narrative aspect, resulting in campaigns that feel rushed, shallow, and forgettable. The stories lack depth and character development, leaving players uninvested and uninterested for more meaningful experiences by the franchise.

Call of duty has its drawbacks, agreed, however, it is still one of the most popular and played FPS game franchise to date. The user-friendly menu/settings, personalized controls and smooth gameplay allow players to quickly get in a game and play according to their style. Moreover, the series provides unrivalled customization options for weapons and game assets which really intrigue the player, the reward/rank system is also respected by the community. And other game modes like “zombies” and “infected” are really fun to play, especially on a split screen or with friends online. Overall, the game needs to be revamped and reimagined a little, other than that, everything is loved by the audience.

Call of Duty series review rating (8/10)