Vanna Ratliff

This is the best game in the franchise since 2009. The story in campaign is compelling, thought provoking; sometimes not so pleasant thoughts, and very well designed. When I sat and played MW2 in 2009, I could only say " well I wish they would..." Or " it would be nice if..." . This game answers all those request and more. It delivers. Take into account the title " modern warfare".. it most certainly is. You're fully enveloped in the world and it's surroundings and you find your heart rate increasing at various times . Looking for the campaign that gets you leaning forward in your chair and white knuckling a controller? This is for you. But be aware. It's also comes with missions that will absolutely make the " no Russian" mission in MW2 seem tame. This is an unapologetically vivid look at life/ loss/ and human suffering. This is the first time that after a mission played in a game I actually had to put the controller down and just breathe and realize how accurate of a depiction of war in modern times it really is. Best call of duty in 10 years.

This game is filled with bugs. First off, it didn't give me the wingsuit when it was supposed to. Then they issued the update that screwed everything up. The black market weapons that I bought are unavailable. The weapons and achievements for completing the games final mission are also missing. I've contacted Ubisoft and they're absolutely useless in terms of helping.

This game is stellar to behold. It's like that piece of art they keep in the back of the gallery. It's the one you have to pass several corridors and smaller rooms to get to but it's worth it. The game is gloriously beautiful ..... and it knows it. It was my 3rd year of art school I encountered Ukiyo-e and Shodo. Ukiyo-e literally means floating world and you feel like you're floating when you find yourself stopping to just look at the foliage, fawna, and sea. Playability? Excellence in its smoothness and crispness; to the point you'll amaze yourself about how fast you catch on. The story is nothing short of intricate and detailed and absolutely stunning. I've not played a game like this since Horizonz Zero Dawn and Assassin's Creed Odyssey that's so in depth with detail and clarity. It's truly something to behold.

If you're looking for spoiler free move along because it's impossible to summarize this ( and all the hate) without them. This game has gotten alot of hate. It's gotten torn down, ripped apart and litteraly tossed int he trash. The reason are usually the same. 1. Joel's death 2. Playing as Joel's killer 3. Story line / flow I played the first game when it was released. I played the remastered for PS4. I love Ellie and Joel. I love them dearly. This game does not question the players love for the main characters. It does show you there are other characters in this universe that care and love each other; characters like the protagonist Abby who , very much like Ellie, deeply care and love people around them. This game, if it does anything, forces you to look at the story of Ellie and Joel from both sides. It's pretty clear from very early on this game is about revenge. Not only is a revenge quest it shows you the cost of that revenge. Sometimes you pay the price, but usually it's someone close to you that pays more. That's really what is at the heart of this is the cost of our hatred and anger and those who have to forfeit the most. It begs the question is all of it really worth it? Is Joel's life worth less than Abby's fathers ? is Ellie more entitled to revenge than Abby? Are my friends blood and tears worth more than the tears I shed for someone I loved; or someone I'm trying to kill? What am I willing to do in order to get even.. is there going to be an even when I'm done? This game isn't anything like the first one except in it's mechanics. It's gritty , raw, and forces you to hear and feel the consequences of your own violence; you own your hatred. You reap the blood of those in your path and at various times you seem to realize that something is happening to you as a character in your quest for revenge. Actions have consequences. They are not always fair and they're not always good. From the dogs you kill and hear their owners mourn, to the guy begging for his life before you cut him down with a hatchet... This is not a stand back and shoot everyone . You will see and hear what you're hatred and anger are causing. This game forces you to look at moral questions and sometimes , you might not like your answers. That's I think one of the biggest accomplishments in any type of art; making use question and examine what we believe in our own hearts. I think naughty dog did that.. unfortunately, alot of people won't enjoy the introspective look at morality.