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I’m sick of people complaining about the Modern Warfare III single-player campaign

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Call of Duty is a colossal franchise that’s been going strong for two decades. It’s the template we use to judge an FPS, and it’s pushed the boundaries of what a shooter can achieve. In other words, it’s freaking awesome.

Obviously, the Call of Duty series has received plenty of acclaim.That said, people have been outright ravenous about munching up the negative press for Modern Warfare III’s single-player campaign. It’s like a group of mindless zombies have been programmed to hate everything about it even to the point of review-bombing the wrong game!

But I have a dirty secret: I actually liked the campaign! Yeah, I know it’s not the popular opinion, but I demand to be heard. The critics have their opinions, and I have mine.

One common point of contention is the campaign’s shorter length. The campaign is brief, but I’d much rather have a concise campaign that gives you multiple ways to complete objectives than a longer one with filler and pointless missions. Too many games have massive player campaigns that require you to abandon your friends, job, and family just to make a dent in the story progression. I loved that I could digest Modern Warfare III’s campaign in a single session.

Not to mention, those complaining about a shorter campaign are clearly breezing through the missions. I suggest challenging yourself and increasing the difficulty. Not only is the AI better, but the higher difficulty level forced me to be more creative when completing objectives.

It’s also been suggested that a shorter campaign should mean a cheaper price tag. Look, I’ll never argue about paying less for a game, but Modern Warfare III is more than just its single-player campaign. There’s the multiplayer, the zombies, the skins, and all the other nuts and bolts we love about the series. One might argue the single-player campaign is the last thing players look for in a Call of Duty game. I’m all for demanding cheaper games, but let’s not pretend people are asking for it because of the shorter campaign length.

I’ve admitted that the recycling of some Warzone maps is a mark against Modern Warfare III. Still, the sheer amount of vitriol and review bombing this game has received feels like trolling at this point. I legitimately had fun playing the campaign mode, and even if it wasn’t what some fans were expecting, it is nowhere near the monstrosity folks are making it out to be. The graphics, sound design, and cinematic sequences are superb. I was truly disgusted by the big bad. The gunplay—the main thing everyone loves about Call of Duty—is fantastic. I’ve played some crap in my day (do I need to bring up Orc Slayer?), and this is just not it.

So, what am I missing? This may be a case of living long enough to see yourself become the villain. Call of Duty is a series that’s existed for two decades. It’s been tried and tested, and it’s proved it has longevity. Even more importantly, people have worked hard on this game. Sure, this might not be the best campaign of the series, but can we get a grip and remember that it’s still a phenomenal game? Or am I really the crazy one here?

💬 Is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III single-player campaign as bad as people say it is? And is there anything you liked about the campaign? Let me know in the comments.