Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 arrives at a crossroads for the series, thanks in large part to the inconsistent quality of recent entries. With a shaky predecessor, Infinity Ward had a lot to repair and conclude, especially with 4 set to bookend the rebooted Modern Warfare series. Fortunately, backed up by a fun campaign, thrilling multiplayer, and loads of new modes and content, Modern Warfare 4 makes up for the past and then some.

Modern Warfare 4 continues after the events of 2023’s Modern Warfare 3, with Captain Price hellbent on stopping Makarov and his higher-ups. The story features shifting perspectives, from a new group of ragtag Korean soldiers to familiar characters like Gaz. The character dynamics harken back to the original trilogy, especially in the boots-on-the-ground missions with the South Korean unit, led by Park (played by Beef actor Young Mazino).

For a series that, at least recently, has been more spectacle than story, giving the stakes the time they deserve is nice.…