Seems like we are getting a reworked engine on a familiar yet reliable franchise. Buckle up for more multiplayer and the return of a strong story driven campaign. Hate the franchise or love it the Call of Duty always has something for someone regardless of what the bandwagon says.

This annualized series continues to pound out excitement, but this time in ways you may not expect.

It has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for Activision and Infinity Ward ever since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was revealed back in May. There was outrage over the rumored use of White Phosphorus and anger over the child soldier's sections.

Crossplay; 21 maps out of the box; Single player is back baby; No season pass; Visually stunning

Single player is scary short; Spec Ops is a chaotic punishing mess; PC players seem to crush

Modern Warfare aims to bring the series back to its roots and Infinity Ward delivered a cohesive experience catering to series veterans and newcomers alike. A boundary breaking single player and refined multiplayer experience make Modern Warfare a worthy addition to the franchise.

Full fledged single player experience; Gunfight is a welcome new addition; Survival fills the Zombies niche

The new engine had it's fair share of bugs; Ground War felt obtuse and chaotic; Survival is exclusive to the Playstation 4

While the Call of Duty series has been around since 2003, the franchise reshaped itself and the shooter landscape with the release of Call of Duty 4:

Outside of gameplay, a key new change is the way in which Infinity Ward will be handling its season pass for this release – in that there isn't one. Instead it is opting for a "Battle Pass" that only affects the game's cosmetics, allowing you to customise the look of your multiplayer characters,...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity and shines a light on the changing nature of modern war.

Infinity Ward has spent the past several months promising that this year's Call Of Duty was going to be as groundbreaking and riveting as Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare . It's rarely disputed that Modern Warfare not only catapulted the series into the huge success it is now, but changed the modern...

Overall, though, despite the disappointing co-op modes, Modern Warfare is a strong return to form for Infinity Ward. High quality, old-school multiplayer compliments an absolute riot of a campaign, and both boast true best-in-class production values. This feels like a new start for Infinity Ward, too - back to its roots, but backed up by the best tech in the game right now.

Best campaign in years; Incredible visuals; Strong, classic multiplayer;

Very disappointing co-op; If you’re bad at multiplayer, then you’ll suffer;