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Press Start Australia reports that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 serves as a substantial, visually impressive conclusion to the current franchise era. The campaign provides necessary narrative closure, balancing Captain Price’s cinematic, high-stakes operations with a grounded, compelling story centered on a South Korean unit defending their home.
Gameplay mechanics have been refined, with Infinity Ward improving weapon handling, audio, and movement. While Price’s missions follow a traditional, predictable roller coaster formula, the Korean-based missions introduce a more open, sandbox-style approach. The reviewer notes that while environmental destruction is impressive, vehicle physics remain unsatisfying and feel like oversized, cardboard-like props.
The DMZ extraction mode is highlighted as a standout, offering emergent, unpredictable combat scenarios in the Hajin exclusion zone. The reviewer praises the mode's depth, noting that persistent progression and dynamic encounters create a highly engaging experience that keeps players returning.
Multiplayer returns to a grounded pace, though the reviewer criticizes strict skill-based matchmaking for causing long queues and overly competitive lobbies. Additionally, the reviewer notes that Gunsmith customization suffers from attachment bloat, and some map layouts and spawn behaviors are frustrating. Despite these issues, the publication concludes that the game represents the series' most cohesive and well-crafted entry in years.
