Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The Game That Redefined First-Person Shooters
Game Overview
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the groundbreaking first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision in 2007. This legendary title revolutionized the FPS genre by:
- Moving from WWII to modern combat scenarios
- Introducing unprecedented cinematic storytelling
- Delivering revolutionary multiplayer mechanics
- Setting new standards for FPS graphics and sound
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Developer | Infinity Ward |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Release Date | November 2007 |
| Platforms | PC, PS3, Xbox 360 |
| Genre | First-Person Shooter |
The Groundbreaking Campaign
Modern Warfare's single-player campaign tells a gripping story through the eyes of multiple protagonists:
- SAS Operative "Soap" MacTavish - A rookie soldier thrust into intense counter-terrorism operations
- USMC Sergeant Paul Jackson - Fighting through a Middle Eastern civil war
- Captain Price - Flashback missions set 15 years before the main events
The campaign features unforgettable moments like the "All Ghillied Up" sniper mission and the shocking nuclear explosion sequence that changed war games forever.
Revolutionary Multiplayer
Modern Warfare's multiplayer became the blueprint for all future FPS games with:
Create-a-Class
Unprecedented weapon customization and perk selection
Killstreaks
Rewards for consecutive kills (UAV, Airstrike, Helicopter)
Prestige Mode
Optional reset system for dedicated players
PC System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows XP/Vista
- CPU: 2.4 GHz dual-core
- RAM: 512MB (1GB Vista)
- GPU: DirectX 9.0c card
- Storage: 8GB
Recommended
- OS: Windows XP/Vista
- CPU: 2.6 GHz dual-core
- RAM: 1GB (2GB Vista)
- GPU: 256MB DX9.0c card
- Storage: 8GB
Modding Community
Call of Duty 4 has one of the most active modding communities with:
- Custom multiplayer maps and modes
- Graphical enhancement mods
- Total conversion mods
- Popular modding sites: ModDB, COD4Central
Legacy and Impact
Modern Warfare's influence can still be seen in today's shooters:
- Created the modern military shooter blueprint
- Sold over 15 million copies worldwide
- Won numerous Game of the Year awards
- Sparked two direct sequels and a 2019 reboot
The game was so influential that Activision recently released Modern Warfare Remastered with updated graphics.
Installation Guide
To install the official version from Steam:
- Get the game on Steam
- Download and install the Steam client
- Log in to your Steam account
- Navigate to your Library
- Click "Install" on Call of Duty 4
- Wait for download to complete
- Launch and enjoy!
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