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Review of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare on PlayStation 4

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Nov 2014
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Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 04 Nov 2014
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Sledgehammer Games
Publisher: Activision

Introduction

Welcome to 2054, where the fate of the world is decided not just by muscle, but by some seriously epic gadgets and fancy movements! If you thought that shooting people in video games couldn't get any cooler, 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' is here to prove you wrong. Spoiler alert: it involves exo-suits and Kevin Spacey. Hang on to your controllers, folks!

Gameplay

The campaign in 'Advanced Warfare' gives you the chance to embody Jack Mitchell, a Marine with more bad luck than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. You'll navigate a storyline that would make Tom Clancy's brain explode with joy. The best part? You've got an Exo skeleton that lets you boost, dash, and leap around as if you're in 'The Matrix'. You're not just running and gunning anymore; you're dashing and launching yourself off walls like a caffeinated kangaroo. It's like parkour meets heavy artillery-because why not? In addition to the rapid movement system, you can customize your weapons like a mad scientist. The game introduces a Pick 13 system that evolves from the previous Pick 10 system and opens the door to weapon variants, allowing you to dabble with over 350 different kinds of death-dealing implements spanning conventional firearms to dazzling laser weapons. Seriously, you can feel like Tony Stark turning bad guys into red mist. Multiplayer is a saga of pure chaos. It retains its signature run-and-gun mechanics, but now it features the Exo movements, which means you can double-jump your way into somebody's face or cloak yourself like the world's stealthiest ninja. If that didn't sound impressive enough, just wait until you're zooming past enemies while they try to figure out which way is up. To up the ante, there's a new game mode called Exo Survival where you team up against AI enemies-because nothing says "team building" like blowing up some robots with your friends. Last but not least, let's not forget about Exo Zombies! What's better than shooting at bad guys? Shooting at zombies in exo suits! Think your average zombie apocalypse combined with the craziness of advanced technology. It's like the world couldn't decide if it wanted a shooter or a horror game; so it just went for broke. Good luck trying to hold down the fort against hordes of undead with upgradeable weapons. Spoiler: It's harder than it sounds.

Graphics

Visually, 'Advanced Warfare' is a feast! The new engine from Sledgehammer has been polished to a shine that some might call 'photorealistic'. Every explosion, every bullet casing-it's all rendered in lavish detail. The cutscenes are like watching a blockbuster movie, only you can yell at the screen and blame the protagonists for stupid decisions. Spacey's motion-captured performance should win some awards-if only there was an Oscar for having the best facial expressions while threatening world domination.

Conclusion

In summary, 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' is a solid entry in the franchise, blending intense storytelling, advanced gameplay mechanics, and a competitive multiplayer experience that will keep you engaged and on your toes. With Exos, lasers, and zombies, there's a little something for everyone! Just remember, when you see 'Press F to pay respects,' it might be a good idea to pay attention and not press any buttons just yet-especially if you like your heart in your chest and not in your throat. Get ready for a thrilling ride, because 2054 is looking pretty darn intense!

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