Top 10 Best Call of Duty Games
As a hardcore gamer and a Call of Duty enthusiast, I have played every game in the series, and I have to say that it was not an easy task to rank them. But I have done it, and I present to you the top 10 best Call of Duty games ever made.
Curiosities, Statistics, and Facts
- The first Call of Duty game was released in 2003.
- The Call of Duty franchise has sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
- The Call of Duty games are developed by three different studios: Infinity Ward, Treyarch, and Sledgehammer Games.
- The Call of Duty games have won numerous awards, including multiple Game of the Year awards.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 holds the record for the most successful launch of any entertainment product, grossing $310 million in its first day.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II is the most played Call of Duty game of all time.
10. Call of Duty: Ghosts
Call of Duty: Ghosts was released in 2013 and was the first game in the series to be released on the next-gen consoles. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where the United States has been devastated by a global superpower, and a group of elite soldiers known as Ghosts fight to take back their country. While the game had some interesting ideas, it failed to live up to the expectations of the fans.
9. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare was released in 2014 and featured Kevin Spacey as the main villain. The game introduced exosuits, which granted players enhanced mobility and the ability to perform superhuman feats. While the game was praised for its innovative gameplay, it was criticized for its lackluster story and forgettable characters.
8. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Call of Duty: Black Ops III was released in 2015 and took place in a dystopian future where soldiers were enhanced with cybernetic implants. The game also introduced the ability to play through the campaign in co-op mode with up to four players. While the game was a step up from its predecessor, it failed to capture the magic of the first two Black Ops games.
7. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare was released in 2016 and was set in space, with players taking on the role of Captain Reyes, who leads a team of soldiers in a fight against the Settlement Defense Front. While the game was criticized for its sci-fi setting and lack of innovation, it was praised for its engaging campaign and excellent multiplayer.
6. Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Duty: World at War was released in 2008 and took players back to World War II, with players taking on the role of soldiers fighting in both the Pacific and European theaters. The game was praised for its gritty and realistic portrayal of the war, as well as its excellent multiplayer.
5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was released in 2011 and was the final game in the Modern Warfare trilogy. The game continued the story of Soap and Price, as they fought against the Russian Ultranationalists. While the game was criticized for its lack of innovation, it was praised for its excellent multiplayer and thrilling campaign.
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops was released in 2010 and took place during the Cold War, with players taking on the role of a member of an elite black ops team. The game featured an engaging campaign, memorable characters, and excellent multiplayer. The game also introduced the popular Zombies mode, which has become a staple of the series.
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released in 2009 and was a massive success, grossing over $310 million in its first day. The game continued the story of the first Modern Warfare game, with players taking on the role of soldiers fighting against a Russian invasion of the United States. The game featured an excellent campaign, memorable characters, and groundbreaking multiplayer.
2. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released in 2007 and was a revolutionary game that changed the first-person shooter genre forever. The game took place in a modern-day setting, with players taking on the role of soldiers fighting against terrorists. The game had an engaging campaign, memorable characters, and groundbreaking multiplayer. The game also introduced the popular Killstreak system, which rewards players for getting multiple kills in a row.
1. Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Call of Duty: Black Ops II was released in 2012 and is, in my opinion, the best game in the series. The game takes place in both the 1980s and 2025, with players taking on the role of Alex Mason and his son David. The game had an engaging campaign, memorable characters, excellent multiplayer, and introduced the popular Pick 10 system, which allows players to customize their loadouts in a way that was never possible before.
FAQs
1. What is the best Call of Duty game of all time?
While this is subjective, I believe that the best Call of Duty game of all time is Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It had an engaging campaign, memorable characters, excellent multiplayer, and introduced the popular Pick 10 system.
2. What is the most played Call of Duty game of all time?
The most played Call of Duty game of all time is Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
3. What is the most successful Call of Duty game of all time?
The most successful Call of Duty game of all time is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which grossed over $310 million in its first day.