Multiplayer feels wonderfully fresh, thanks to the added agility of Exo Suit boosting. Sadly, though, co-op is unimaginative, and the story fails to satisfy when compared to previous installments.

Massive multiplayer offering; Fresh gameplay mechanics in single and multiplayer; Outstanding visuals

Underwhelming campaign; Unimaginative co-op setting

Meanwhile, first-person-shooter fans in need of more complex weaponry, level design, and mechanics may want to replay an old favorite, or at least check out this year's Wolfenstein: The New Order.

Responsive controls; Good sound design; Lots of options; Exo-suit adds layer of mobility, speed, and strategy

Regressive, scripted campaign; Unconvincing visual design and animation; Lifeless environments; Game-breaking perks; Peer-to-peer hosting means lots of online lag; No Share Play

For gamers, no franchise seems to encompass as much of the Madden -mentality as Call of Duty these days though that may prove an awkward double-entendre given the nature of both consumerism and both of those games.

Exoskeleton abilities; Sound and weapon design; A few explosive vehicle sequences; Engaging; fast-paced; highly vertical multiplayer modes and maps

Stumbling narrative campaign; Graphically hit or miss

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