Infinity Ward spoke a lot about how war isn't just black and white anymore, but it's pretty black and white when it comes to the Russians.
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There's already been talks of rewriting war crimes and Russophobia, but even if one is willing to set Modern Warfare's campaign apart in an isolated world free of outside influence, the character development for the Russians simply isn't there. Where it can be faulted though is its depiction of the Russian forces versus the allied militaries and the Al-Qatala terrorist group. It's got plenty of both, though it honestly doesn't seem worse in those departments than past games. There's also been a lot of talk about shock value and gruesomeness in Modern Warfare's campaign. Details like the crow's feet near Price's eyes, the pained and determined expressions they make, and fluid movements make this campaign a cinematic spectacle even if it's a bit shorter than one might've hoped. Compared to the original appearances of the characters from over a decade ago, seeing iconic people like Captain Price return in all their modern glory felt like seeing an old friend you hadn't seen in years. It can't be overstated how gorgeous the campaign looks and how well its characters are handled. Each of these modes offers profoundly different experiences, though you can certainly get by with only the first two if you're searching for the core experience. There's a single-player campaign that many people sorely missed in Black Ops 4, there's the ever present multiplayer mode that feels more lethal than ever before, and there's Spec Ops which harkens back to the time of Modern Warfare 2 which was the game where many people's Call of Duty experiences peaked. The modes Modern Warfare offers are probably the best initial indicator of what the game offers in terms of gameplay and an overall experience.