Call of Duty: Warzone

by Mikhail Mar 21, 2020 | 0 Votes | 55 Played | 0 Reviews

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Activision Call of Duty: Warzone is a free battle royale by Activision created with the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot. Drop into the warzone and be among 150 players who will vie to survive the gas and be airlifted to safety. Manage your loadouts and cash with your teammates, and use killstreaks to help you win. Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

Battle royale games today are still going strong, although the genre itself is no longer as popular as it was years ago. We can attribute this to PUBG stagnating and the evident skill gaps in titles like Apex Legends and Fortnite.

In this rather crowded warzone, Call of Duty: Warzone is a breath of fresh air. It’s a FREE Call of Duty battle royale available on PC and on consoles which had a surprise release this March 10 and since then, has garnered a staggering 30 million players in just 10 days. It’s a legitimate Call of Duty game using the assets of the new Modern Warfare reboot.

I know we’ve said this many times before, but CoD: Warzone is undoubtedly the best battle royale title to date. Not only does it provide a legitimate Call of Duty experience, but also fresh battle royale mechanics merged with killstreak items, loadouts, and of course, the fast-paced gameplay the franchise is known for.

Before you download it though, is this game something you’d want to actually experience? Is it something for you? Let’s check out what it has to offer first:

Plotline

There’s no set plot in Warzone, although the place it’s set in, Verdansk, contains a number of references and locations in the Call of Duty universe. There are even small tidbits of Pripyat in the infamous Zakhaev assassination mission. Moreover, some character skins are composed of Call of Duty characters and operators like Ghost.

Gameplay

Call of Duty: Warzone is a typical Call of Duty experience, just with battle royale mechanics. To be honest, it’s a much better BR title than Black Ops 4’s Blackout. Currently, it has three modes: Squads of three, Solos, and Plunder where your objective is to gather as much cash as you can.

Warzone brings in the most well-known and loved part of the CoD franchise: its weapons. Players can make use of various weapons in the COD campaign and in regular multiplayer. These include assault rifles like the AK-47 and M13, as well as marksmen and sniper rifles like the Kar98 and AX-50. Rocket launchers like RPGs and guided missiles are also available. Apart from this, you can also gather equipment like grenades, drones, and deployable turrets.

Speaking of weapons and equipment, the game has a loadouts mechanic which is extremely important. In a nutshell, the more you gain experience with a weapon, the more attachments and upgrades you can add to it. For example, you’ll have to be content on using an iron sight on a Kar98 when you haven’t upgraded it yet. Gain enough experience though, and you’ll be able to add suppressors and scopes. You need to fix and customize your loadout outside the warzone so you’ll be able to take full advantage of bought loadout drops your squad will end up buying on purchase stations scattered all over the warzone. Apart from buying loadouts, you can also buy certain killstreaks, equipment, and even redeploy your fallen squadmate.

The gameplay loop is fast and frenetic. Unlike most BR games where matches are a slow slog, fights here are quick and it’s almost always likely you’ll get to meet an enemy squad even if the map size is relatively huge. Matches last at least 20 minutes and it will be filled with looting and gunfights. The goal is, of course, to survive both your enemies and the toxic gas. The last squad standing will get themselves a free helicopter ride to safety.

Vehicles are available in-game, ranging from military trucks, tactical rovers, ATVs, IFVs (infantry fighting vehicles) and helicopters. Killstreaks are also available in-game, and you can use them whenever you reach a certain number of kills. These range from cluster bombs to cruise missiles, and even AC-130 gunships.

One thing that sets Warzone apart from its peers is its death mechanic. Players who killed get transported to the Gulag as a prisoner of war where they engage in a 1v1 fight to the death. Winners of these duels will then be redeployed back into the warzone. This can only happen once per game, so be sure to win your duels.

Considering that this is a free-to-play game, Warzone has microtransactions. The battle pass gives players skins, emblems, and blueprint loadouts. In a way, you could say this gives premium players an advantage but nevertheless, skill is the biggest factor here.

Community

On the PS4, Warzone has a large player-base which makes it easy to find a match. In addition, the game also has an active community on websites like Reddit as well as active community content creators. Apart from the established friend and party system, you can also create regiments. These are basically the guilds of the Warzone. Each regiment has its own happy hour (2x experience), officers, and its own tag.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of presentation, Call of Duty: Warzone is undoubtedly on par with the mainline titles. The map is immersive and well-designed, while the entire atmosphere makes it feel like you’re actually in the middle of no man’s land. For example, the sinking feeling and fear you get when you hear nearby A-10s doing precision airstrikes are almost real.

Unfortunately, the game does have some sound issues. Footsteps feel imprecise while the sound of distant gunfire is a bit too loud. What you thought was a gunfight happening a city block away is actually over on the other side of the city.

Conclusion

Overall, Call of Duty: Warzone is hands-down, the best battle royale game to date. It manages to add new twists and mechanics to the BR formula while retaining the core gameplay and still making it feel like a legitimate CoD game. If you’re a fan of FPS titles and BR games, this is definitely worth your while so squad up with your friends and dive into the Warzone.

New Article Added: Call of Duty: Mobile vs. PC-version Call of Duty

by jose May 16, 2021

As mobile devices improve, the games for them are getting better as well. In the case of COD, let's take a look on how well it's mobile version compares to it's PC counterpart.

Call of Duty: Mobile vs. PC-version Call of Duty preview image

by Mikhail Mar 21, 2020

Call of Duty: Warzone is a free battle royale by Activision created with the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot. Drop into the warzone and be among 150 players who will vie to survive the gas and be airlifted to safety. Manage your loadouts and cash with your teammates, and use killstreaks to help you win.