Call of Duty... is it still a Call?

2015-04-09T17:47:59-04:00

To all those gamers out there. I have noticed in the past few years change in the plots of the Call of Duty franchise. It seems to have forgotten it's roots. Call of Duty was created showcasing the valor and heroism of ordinary men. Men who answered the CALL OF DUTY! Now it just seems like it's giant shoot'em with gimicks. I am right? am I wrong? I am crazy?

Response by SSG Eric Eck made Apr 9 at 2015 8:31 PM

2015-04-09T20:31:41-04:00

This post has nothing to do with military experiences, maybe ask on a gaming forum.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 7:57 AM

2015-04-10T07:57:46-04:00

I see what you're saying, but even though they are changing, the campaigns are still advertising that America will somehow find a way to win in the end. I do wish that they would go back to the roots though

Response by Cpl Michael Strickler made Apr 10 at 2015 10:32 AM

2015-04-10T10:32:04-04:00

I am with you. The games have gone more of the Hollywood route than the historical military fiction route. My favorite part of these games was the cut scenes in between the levels when they showed the maps and gave you the big picture...

All gamers want now-a-days though is online mp. Developers are sadly realizing that they do not need to put a lot of time into the storylines as long as they have a kick @$$ mp experience (or somewhat engaging)

I feel like this ties into the growing idea that we should all stop pre-ordering content... but that is a much longer topic.

Response by SGT Theron Cowan made May 15 at 2015 5:52 PM

2015-05-15T17:52:00-04:00

Wether we want to admit it or not that Call Of Duty has been the game that a lot of military veterans play because it does simulate military training and operations. Call Of Duty has gotten away from showcasing the valor of soldiers and war and I think that the Veterans that do play should speak out to the Call Of Duty franchise and owners and express our concern.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2015 3:37 PM

2015-05-16T15:37:33-04:00

CoD is garbage anymore; its become much like Guitar Hero. They spit out a new one every year, don't do many improvements, and people eat it up. I stopped after MW3; MW2 had an amazing story that MW3 ruined.