Cole Watson
CGMagazineCall of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) Review
Published 11/1/2019
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75
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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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IGN Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Review
Published 11/1/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMack Ashworth
Game RevolutionModern Warfare Review | Spray and pray
Published 10/31/2019
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalWesley Yin-Poole
EurogamerCall of Duty: Modern Warfare review - punchy gunplay in a camper's paradise
Published 10/31/2019
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75
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeith Stuart
The GuardianCall of Duty: Modern Warfare review – great game, shame about the politics
Published 10/31/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLaddie Simco
PlayStation UniverseCall Of Duty Modern Warfare PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/30/2019
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85
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Rodriguez
Rectify GamingReview: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Published 10/30/2019
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65
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalRashid Sayed
GamingBoltCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Review – One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
Published 10/30/2019
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60
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Ruiz
DualShockersCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Review — Lights Out in London
Published 10/30/2019
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantCall of Duty: Modern Warfare Review
Published 10/30/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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