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Review of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 on Xbox Series X/S

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Nov 2022
Cover image of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8
Released: 16 Nov 2022
Genre: Battle Royale, First-Person Shooter
Developer: Infinity Ward, Raven Software
Publisher: Activision

Introduction

Ahh, the year is 2022, and we’re diving right back into the chaos of Warzone—a land where no one simply 'plays'; we all become sweaty champions of digital war. Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is here to rock your ‘Xbox Series X/S’ with a bang, a boom, and a whole load of screaming! The first one took the world by storm, but this sequel? It flies higher! Or at least attempts to without nose diving.

Gameplay

Now, if you’ve played the original Warzone, you’re already familiar with the drill—parachute down onto a map so big it could eat your mom’s kitchen table and get blown up by a guy who’s been camping since the start of the game. Warzone 2.0 brings back the Battle Royale vibes with a sprinkle of new mechanics. You've got to survive with 150 health and two armor plates. However, watch out for the new Circle Collapse feature: it’s like a surprise party, but instead of cake, everyone’s just trying to shoot you in the face. Oh, and did I mention the Gulag? Classic CoD! A fight to the death where usually it’s only the last second where someone yells, “Stop camping!” But in '22, they added some fun AI called the 'Jailer.' Good luck trying to convince him you’re on his side, buddy. Oh, but it’s not all doom and gloom (okay, maybe some gloom)! There's the shiny new DMZ mode—think of it as Warzone meets some extraction shooter vibes. You’ll kill AI and real players while trying to make off with the loot. It’s thrilling, it’s chaotic, and usually involves screaming, "Get in! Get in now!" just as you're chased by a squad ready to steal your lunch money.

Graphics

Now let’s talk about the graphics that’ll make your eyes pop! The series has always had reliable visuals, and Warzone 2.0 doesn’t skip leg day. The world is rich and beautifully rendered with explosions that look like they’re aiming for Oscar nominations! Every leaf on the trees, every bulge in the dirt feels more alive than your last online date. The setting is based on a fictional area (hello Al Mazrah!), and it’s almost convincing enough to make you forget it’s all pretend... if it weren’t for the million players trying to eliminate you.

Conclusion

In the end, ‘Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0’ is like a McDonald's value meal—satisfying, sometimes a little messy, but overall pretty enjoyable. It brings innovation to the table without throwing the beloved franchise out the window. Sure, you may occasionally ask yourself why you died again when a guy with a sniper rifle decided it was the perfect moment to rain on your parade. Still, it's a brotherhood of chaotic fun and, let's be real, who can resist that? Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newbie stepping into the fray, this Warzone has got your back. Just remember to keep your head down and maybe invest in some earplugs for when the game starts yelling at you: "Gulag awaits!" 8 out of 10, because let’s face it, sometimes the loot is just as random as Groot's vocabulary!

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