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Call of Duty 4: Updated Hands-On

By Randolph Ramsay, GameSpot AUPosted Sep 12, 2007 9:16 pm PT

We take a near-finished version of Call of Duty 4 for another spin to see more of the single-player campaign.

If you're one of the lucky ones, then you're probably busy playing the recently released multiplayer beta of the upcoming Call of Duty 4, which is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games of the year. But while the rest of the world was playing multiplayer, Infinity Ward was kind enough to show us some more of the game's single-player campaign at Activision's recent Activate Asia Pacific Conference. If you're read our earlier previews of the game, you'll know that Infinity Ward looks to have so far captured the Call of Duty series' trademark high-intensity firefights in Call of Duty 4. Our play through a previously unseen level--named War Pig--was no different.

War Pig is a day time mission which expands on The Bog mission we've previously covered (which had you trying to secure a stranded M1-Abrams tank trapped in a war torn city). You and your squad of US Marines are basically tasked with pushing through the city to get closer to Call of Duty 4 baddie Al-Asad's base, and have to fight through dozens of militia hiding in the ruined buildings of the town. Luckily, the now repaired Abrams tank is with you, and although you can't take direct control of it, the tank does provide welcome cover as you stalk through the streets. The action in this level is just as intense as we've previously seen, with militia armed with rocket-propelled grenades seemingly on every rooftop, joined by countless others shooting from behind cover.

This level was a great example of Call of Duty 4's destructible cover--we had great fun shooting militia as they hid behind doors and even walls, with our bullets easily piercing through these weak barriers. We also experienced the importance of finding decent cover firsthand--we thought we were safe ducking behind a car, forgetting that with enough hits, cars will explode in Call of Duty 4--which is exactly what happened in this case, ending our mission prematurely.

What the daytime level showcased most was Call of Duty 4's impressive graphical clout, with plenty of detail to be ogled at in the environments. From the rubbish-strewn streets to the dilapidated buildings, the visuals were absolutely top notch, although it was hard to concentrate on them at times because of the high level of action. Sound was also a winner--this game begs to be played with a full surround-sound set-up, and is filled with nice audio touches (such as its excellent attempt at recreating an ear-ringing sound every time you're too close to the Abrams as it fires a round).

Call of Duty 4 is slated for release on November 7 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

304 Comments

  • linkyshinks

    Posted Nov 7, 2007 5:07 am PT

    Shame the single player is so very short, still a good game thgough.

  • Roto101

    Posted Nov 6, 2007 5:40 am PT

    ya i agreen w/ Soupflakez lol... i played the CoD4 MP beta n its hard to blow up a car by shooting at it or the gas tank lol... but theres a simple way to blow up a car... use the M203 grenade launcher or throw 1 or 2 grenades at the car lol

    dammit CoD4 is released in the US while we UK residents have to wait like till friday to get a copy of CoD4 they get to play it first and by 3 days when CoD4 is released in the UK some1 from the US reach the max level first

  • Soupflakez

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 7:59 pm PT

    Stevio, under controlled cirucumstances it's a possibility. But in the real world, the chances of you blowing up a car by shooting its gas tank are relatively small.

  • Aang007

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 6:58 pm PT

    this game wont have any splitscreen online i dont think it dissipointed me too but its true

  • hat-boy

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 3:53 pm PT

    this game looks awsome but i wonder is there a splitscreen multiplayer

  • AbeFroman3

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 2:47 pm PT

    i'm one of the lucky ones my gamestop is getting a shipment tonight @ 6 woo hoo

  • gonutzfordonutz

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 2:06 pm PT

    It depends on the retailer. The release date is either today or tomorrow (November 6th), but I believe that the OFFICIAL date is the 6th meaning you should expect it to come to your local retailer tomorrow.

    Additionally, the game is not 70 dollars as is advertised by rodrigo101992. The price of the standalone game (without all the extra, arguably needless features) is $59.99.

  • rodrigo101992

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 2:03 pm PT

    today 5 of november, the game got into stores, but what i dont like is that you need to pay 70 dollars

  • Stevio

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 12:32 pm PT

    You CANNOT, I repeat you CANNOT blow up a car by shooting the gas tank.

  • WalkinRobot

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 12:25 pm PT

    is it on 5 of nov? or 6 of nov?!!!

  • Partisan357

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 10:50 am PT

    This game looks excellent, but more games like this need to have alternate campaigns. How about a russian campaign or anything with an alternate take? As unlikely it may be that an Americam president would go overboard and invade countries needlessly..... Oh wait....

  • dc5bo

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 9:04 am PT

    cannot wait to get this. 1 more day. the Beta was soooo much more addicting than H3 beta imo

  • elagricola

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 8:32 am PT

    This story says realease 11/7, the lauunch site says 11/5 and everyone else says 11/6...... People get you stuff together!!!

  • Todd76

    Posted Nov 5, 2007 6:34 am PT

    Man I can't wait. I'm so sick of playing Halo3..I"m ready to play a real game.

  • d3r7y

    Posted Nov 4, 2007 8:04 pm PT

    My prediction is CoD4: Modern Warfare 2007 Game of the Year! Cant wait to get my boys together on XboX LiVe to play this.

  • AFWorm

    Posted Nov 4, 2007 7:08 am PT

    This is coming for PC, so I don't know why you would say this is the reason for getting a PS3. -Especially if you're going to go ahead and use a keyboard!!!

  • Taylor_Riel posted Nov 3, 2007 1:17 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Taylor_Riel

    Posted Nov 3, 2007 1:17 pm PT (hide)

    Forget PC gamming - this is my reason for getting a PS3! Bring on Christmas!!!!

  • F1racerjb

    Posted Nov 2, 2007 7:17 pm PT

    cant wait cant wait cant wait cant wait

  • WizengamotX

    Posted Nov 2, 2007 2:52 pm PT

    I'm loving that last line "Sound was also a winner--this game begs to be played with a full surround-sound set-up, and is filled with nice audio touches (such as its excellent attempt at recreating an ear-ringing sound every time you're too close to the Abrams as it fires a round)." I'm a huge audophile, and I'm into everything so this is sure to be a winner. My excitement is near uncontainable, and this game sounds like a market shifter. That Pig level sounds alot to me like the plot of Black Hawk Down. Instead of a downed helicopter in the middle of a word-torn chaotic militant infested city, we have the same scenario except with a stranded M1 Abrams tank. For all those who wished they could help out the guys in that movie, and even more the real life soldiers who died in that incident, this is looking like your ticket to the action - front row. All of course assuming you have my computer or even better - the newest graphics card. All is let down by Vista's numerous bugs and Microsoft's pitfalls, including the failure of Dx 10, but give a year, and my graphics card won't be the best to have (I've got the best Dx 9 card). If you don't believe me, check out the Crysis Dx 9 & 10 comparison, as hosted by Gamespot. If you are blinded by your fanboyish nature toward a product you trust, then please, please talk to the nearest non-fanboy nerd at an electronics store. Please?

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