In the near future, a global terrorist organization cripples much of the world’s militaries and governments. Private military corporations rise to combat the threat. Players assume the role of Jack Mitchell, who is part of the most powerful private military corporation, Atlas Corporation. While much of the plot is under wraps, Mitchell performs military operations across the globe .
“Advanced Warfare” gifts players with an exoskeleton that allows increased speed and mobility. In previous installments, the player with the quickest reflexes won. Rounding corners almost always led to a frustrating death or a cheap shot in the back. With increased mobility and the newly added jetpack, combat becomes a tactical affair of evasion.
“Advanced Warfare” has much in common with last year’s “Titanfall.” Both games rely on quick mobility, focused jetpacks and mechanized robots, but while “Titanfall” felt incomplete with few modes and no single-player option, “Advanced Warfare” seems to boast an assortment of features.
Multiplayer has been overhauled, bringing back the “Pick 13” system from “Modern Warfare 3.” Players choose their weapons, gear and strengths. The exosuit offers a choice: turn invisible or produce a shield. As players rank up and play online, they’ll unlock random guns, scopes and equipment.
“Uplink” is a new multiplayer mode where teams must throw or dunk a data drone into the enemy team’s uplink portal. The mode is similar to basketball or football, with added obvious shooter elements. Players can’t shoot while holding the data drone, but the drone can be thrown to other teammates or even enemies, leaving them defenseless.
“Momentum” is another multiplayer mode similar to “Domination” mixed with tug-of-war. Each team has to capture certain points lined up along the map. The mode depends on momentum and moves quickly. As a team captures more points, they move farther into enemy territory, and it’s up to the other team to stop them.
Will “Advanced Warfare” reinvigorate the “Call of Duty” franchise? That is the question many want to know the answer to, and with eyes looking toward its launch, the answer will soon become apparent. “Advanced Warfare” is shaping up to be a fun experience.
