Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Editor's Review

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (COD4:MW), is one of the most popular and critically respected first-person-shooters ever made. With high-octane set pieces, nail-biting gun battles and addictive multi-player, this is gaming at its most cinematic and thrilling.

The single player and split-screen co-op campaign follows an intense series of levels as you step into the shoes of soldiers from the S.A.S and the U.S marines, chasing down a rogue Russian nuke and hunting terrorists. The online multi-player mode provides an unrivalled combination of addictive gameplay, tactical combat and online community.

But with two sequels already released, is it really worth revisiting the original COD4:MW? Simply put, yes. While MW2 and MW3 have been criticised for just rehashing the original Modern Warfare gameplay, Call of Duty 4 remains an essential download for any first-person-shooter fan. The main campaign is a tight, thrilling rush through a variety of warzones and combat situations. The core gameplay is pretty much genre-defining, and the weapons feel weighty and realistic in your virtual hands. The A.I. provides a real challenge in the more intense firefights, providing cover for eachother and trying to flank you.

It is in the multi-player world that the Modern Warfare series excels, and Call of Duty 4 is no exception.With a unique class system, 32-player matches and a dozen mission variants & maps, there’s enough to keep you amused for months, if not years. This is essential PC gaming.

Pro's: Genre defining gameplay, excellent graphics, unparalleled online multi-player.

Con's: Short single-player campaign, two sequels available.

Conclusion: Not only is Call of Duty 4 the best-selling and most critically acclaimed game of 2007, but it went on to spawn a series which has completely dominated the entertainment industry.