Erik Kain
ForbesForbes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Review
Published 11/5/2019
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 10/25/2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Prepare to go dark, Modern Warfare is back! The stakes have never been higher as players take on the role of lethal Tier One operators in a heart-racing saga that will affect the global balance of power. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity and shines a light on the changing nature of modern war. Players will be thrust into an immersive narrative spanning the entire game. Experience the ultimate online playground with classic multiplayer or squad-up and play cooperatively in a collection of elite operations, accessible to all skill levels.
- Developer
- Infinity Ward
- Publisher
- Activision
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Critic avg
78
54 scored reviews
Total coverage
54
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Score range
50–92
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 54 scored reviews, with a 42-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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54 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 13%
80–8930 reviews · 56%
70–7911 reviews · 20%
Below 706 reviews · 11%
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Lee Mehr
VGChartzCall of Duty: Modern Warfare (XOne) Review
Published 11/5/2019
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50
-28 vs critic avg
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Read originalMansoor Mithaiwala
Screen RantCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Review - A Huge Leap Forward
Published 11/4/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJim Hargreaves
TheSixthAxisCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 11/4/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Zimmari
Press StartCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare Review - Step In The Right Direction
Published 11/3/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaSoftpedia Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Review
Published 11/3/2019
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85
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Dolen
The Outerhaven ProductionsCall of Duty Modern Warfare Review: Old Dog, New Tricks
Published 11/1/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Hopkins
TwinfiniteCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Review - A Welcome Return
Published 11/1/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Carey
TrueAchievementsCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Campaign Review
Published 11/1/2019
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalFord James
GamesRadar+Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer review: "The core gameplay loop is the most satisfying Call of Duty has felt in years" | GamesRadar+
Published 11/1/2019
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60
-18 vs critic avg
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