Ranking All CoD Modern Warfare Games From Worst To Best

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

Modern Warfare 3, the latest installment, didn’t quite hit the target for many fans. It’s criticized for feeling too similar to Modern Warfare 2, almost like an oversized DLC rather than a brand-new game. With a heap of bugs and a campaign that ends quicker than a multiplayer match, it’s clear this sequel struggled to forge its own identity. Weapons and gameplay, while familiar, lacked the innovation expected to keep the series fresh. | © Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)

Modern Warfare 2 (2022) might feel like déjà vu for veteran fans. It sticks to the tried-and-true Call of Duty formula with few fresh elements, delivering a campaign full of nostalgic missions but lacking in new thrills. The multiplayer mode, while robust, has been critiqued for a cumbersome weapon upgrade system and the absence of some beloved features at launch. Overall, the game does what it's supposed to but misses a chance to innovate and excite | © Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2007)

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, released in 2007, was a game-changer with its shift to modern combat, influencing countless titles that followed. It was widely acclaimed for its intense, cinematic campaign and robust multiplayer modes. The game introduced killstreaks and modern equipment, setting a new standard for the series. Despite some criticism for not pushing the envelope far enough, it won several Game of the Year awards and was lauded for revitalizing the first-person shooter genre. | © Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)

Modern Warfare (2019) rebooted the franchise with a splash, especially with Warzone making waves in the battle royale pool. The campaign's grittier, almost too real vibe and Hollywood-esque graphics won cheers, though its multiplayer had the old-school fans split. New modes like Gunfight brought a fresh, quick-draw challenge, but not everyone was thrilled with the slower, more tactical shifts in gameplay. | © Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

Modern Warfare 3 (2011) cranked up the action dial, blasting through global landmarks from New York to Paris in a campaign that's basically a Michael Bay film in game form. It’s not exactly a pioneer of new gameplay, but it polished the old formula to a mirror sheen, especially in multiplayer. Critics liked the introduction of Pointstreaks, praising it for making multiplayer a bit more team-friendly and less of a solo rampage fest. While the Spec Ops missions kept players on their toes with variety, the whole game maintained that good ol' Call of Duty chaos fans have come to love. | © Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

Taking the crown, Modern Warfare 2 (2009) blew the doors off with its high-octane action and controversial story twists (No Russian) that still fuel fan forums. The multiplayer mode was a game-changer with its deep customization and innovative killstreak rewards, setting a new standard for shooter games. Though it had its share of launch bugs and a complex weapon attachment system that could drive a saint to swear, the game’s thrilling campaign and addictive multiplayer made it a landmark title in the Call of Duty saga. | © Activision Blizzard