I have never been a fan of FPS games on a console with the obvious fact that FPS is meant for PC games, much like how racing games should be strictly for consoles rather than PC. With that being said, I do enjoy games like Overwatch, Battleborn and of course Destiny but all those aren’t FPS-based, strictly speaking with a decent MOBA element added into it seeing as you have more things to do other than going for headshot kills while camping behind. While I have flirted with Call of Duty (COD) every now and then, I have never had the chance to fully experience what playing COD is like… until now.

Everyone Has Slept With My Mom

I cannot stress this enough, stay away from the multiplayer option, especially if you want to keep your sanity, patience and controllers in check. After finally downloading the digital copy of the game (where I also had to delete majority of my games due to the sheer size of the download file), I immediately jumped into the multiplayer feature rather than trying out the campaign because you gotta learn to run before you can walk right (I may have gotten that analogy wrong)?

What followed was three hours of having an Arabic-sounding dude either telling me that I’m really good at the game or that he wants to sell me to ISIS in exchange for three goats and a laptop, I’m not really sure. I digress; although the multiplayer system in Infinite Warfare was done beautifully (props to Infinity Ward for getting it right!), there’s only so much you can to do the amount of toxicity that occurs in every multiplayer game, especially when it’s as competitive as COD. Much like every other competitive multiplayer system, there will always be one, two or even four people on your team who are just there to screw things up, making it that much harder for you to actually prove that you aren’t as bad as your opponent thinks.

Another aspect of the multiplayer system is the cooperative multiplayer game mode – Zombies. It also comes with its own gameplay mechanics and story, making it a great game mode to play with your friends. What I love about Zombies is the light-hearted fun that is injected into the game rather than making it in the same setting as the campaign mode. 

Let’s Get Down To Business

Taking place in the distant future where Earth has become a giant dystopian wasteland and stripped of all natural resources because we humans just love polluting it, you gain control of the UNSA special forces team where you are sent to a secret UNSA secret weapons facility in Europa after discovering that the SDF – former militants of the UNSA – have infiltrated it. Although the gameplay itself for the first mission doesn’t last more than a couple of minutes, it was a good of introducing new players like myself to the mechanics of the game. In terms of gameplay, I have to say that I am quite impressed with what Infinite Warfare have to offer. Although it’s your typical point-and-shoot system with very little to go on, the fact that its set in the futuristic world where jumping onto a spaceship and flying into outer space is like driving, it makes the whole experience that much sweeter.

One of the things I loved about Infinite Warfare was the cameo appearances by actual celebrities and sports personalities like UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor as well as lauded Formula One racer, Lewis Hamilton. But, what set my heart over the moon about Infinite Warfare was the actor who portrayed the main protaganist, Rear Admiral Salen Kotch, leader of the SDF. I won’t release any spoilers as to who it is but I can give you a clue: he knows nothing.

Controlled Chaos

The wide array of weapons is another great feature I loved about Infinite Warfare as it gave you a wider variety of choices on how you would like to eliminate your opponents in a much more disgusting way than the time your mom went down on them. From assault rifles to SMGs and even shotguns and rocket launchers, there’s just so many way to revel in your destruction. Sadly, you will have to be in multiplayer mode to fully experience the wonders and joy of having these weapons and taking your enemies out.

Aside from the weapons, COD also introduced an all-new system class called “Combat Rigs” where you can choose from six different classes of futuristic, high-tech combat gear that is also customisable to suit your playstyle. For me personally, I almost always stuck with the Synatic Combat Rig as it has always been in my nature to be up-close-and-personal with my enemy so I can rub it in their faces when I gun them down. Sadly, more often than not, I’m the one getting gunned down and that’s when the flames and cusses start flying my way as usual (after careful consideration, I realised I may very well be the toxic player on my team… nah it can’t be, I’m too good).

Last Thoughts

If you are a fan of the COD series and have been a follower for quite some time, Infinite Warfare is worth getting. Although I’m not a fan of the series, I did enjoy the game as it was something different for me and I am considering actually taking COD semi-seriously and just chucking Overwatch out the window (Reaper is horrible). From the gameplay to the story and especially Zombies mode, Infinite Warfare was a joy to play and I can see myself actually persuading my friends to join me (that is if this review doesn’t grab their attention).

Drop me a note on your thoughts about this game.