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Review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on PlayStation 5

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Oct 2022
Cover image of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 28 Oct 2022
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic world of **Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II**, where the explosions are real, and the character arcs are more twisted than a teenage drama! Buckle up as we dive deep into the terror and testosterone of the campaign, featuring a cast so diverse, you'd think it was an international audition for the next Hollywood blockbuster. Spoilers might fly like bullets, so prepare your ear plugs!

Gameplay

Now, let's talk about the gameplay! The campaign centers on **Task Force 141**, featuring the ultra-charming Captain John Price (Barry Sloane), the mysterious Lieutenant Simon 'Ghost' Riley, and the lovable Scotsman Sergeant John 'Soap' MacTavish. These lads are like the Avengers, if the Avengers only dealt with military stuff and had the emotional range of a brick. Their ultimate mission? Stop Hassan Zyani - an antagonist who probably got rejected from the villain club because he was just too obvious! The gameplay shines through as players zip from glamorous Amsterdam to the not-so-glamorous Gulf of Mexico, complete with enough explosions to ensure they're out of therapy for good. The game mixes stealth and all-out warfare, offering players tactical options that come with more customization than your average pizza toppings. You can choose your guns, scopes, and suppressors; it's like a gun show, but instead of flexing, you're blowing stuff up. The AI can be both your best friend and most annoying buddy, often proving that not all heroes wear capes, nor do they always need to have consistently smart strategies. Instead, they might just run into walls a few times before figuring it out!

Graphics

And now for the eye candy - the graphics! Modern Warfare II looks stunning on the PS5. It's like someone took a high-definition camera and stuck it inside a warzone, and honestly, it might just be the best looking Call of Duty ever. The environments are so beautifully rendered that you'll occasionally find yourself forgetting you're there to shoot baddies instead of just marveling at the scenery. The destructible environments? 10/10! It's like a digital stress relief tool, just smash everything!

Conclusion

In conclusion, **Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II** is not just a game; it's a roller coaster ride through character arcs that stretch and snap more than your least favorite gym teacher's patience. From the camaraderie of **Task Force 141** to the explosive action sequences, you won't want to miss what happens next (unless, of course, you're trying to sneak past your parents while playing). While the multiplayer mode is a bag of mixed nuts, with a feast of new features, the single-player is where this game truly shines. Grab your controller, soldier - it's time to answer the call!

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