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Modern Combat 5

All in all, Modern Combat 5 ticks all the right boxes for gameplay, graphics and audio
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58%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
monetization, stability
50% User Score Based on 1,748 reviews
Critic Score 96%Based on 1 reviews

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Modern Combat 5 is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Gameloft and was released on October 24, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Modern Combat 5" is a first-person shooter game with a solo campaign and online multiplayer. Players can choose from 11 classes, each with unique skills, and level them up in various modes. The game also features a Spectator mode for watching live online battles and eSports competitions. Team play in Squad vs. Squad matches and a Battle Royale mode add to the excitement.

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story25 positive mentions
monetization25 negative mentions
  • Smooth and responsive controls make it easy to pick up and play.
  • Impressive graphics for a mobile game, with detailed environments.
  • Variety of weapons and classes keeps gameplay interesting.
  • Game can feel pay-to-win, frustrating players who want to compete without spending money.
  • Frequent crashes and connection issues disrupt gameplay.
  • Matchmaking is unbalanced, often pairing new players with high-level opponents.
  • story
    152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally perceived as mediocre, with many players noting its repetitiveness and lack of depth. While some appreciate the campaign's solid missions and character interactions, others criticize the short mission lengths and the energy system that limits gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as a basic framework that fails to engage players fully, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and monetization issues.

    • “The campaign offers a solid storyline and well-designed missions.”
    • “A really enjoyable game with a great immersive campaign comparable to the older COD campaigns but with a unique twist on how you select your missions. It's very much in-depth and original.”
    • “An amazing game with great graphics and a cool story; truly, I recommend this game as it's worth the time.”
    • “The campaign is really dumb and every mission is short, and also you need 2 energy bars to start each mission.”
    • “Modern Combat 5 is a great reflection of how Gameloft has fallen down so much; the story is just terrible compared to the previous games.”
    • “The story is extremely boring and washed-out, with long loading times between very short missions.”
  • graphics
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals for a mobile title, particularly on smartphones, while others criticize the dated and subpar quality when played on PC. Some users highlight the unique art style and detailed environments, but many express disappointment that the graphics have not improved significantly from the mobile version, often comparing them unfavorably to older console standards. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent for a free mobile game, they fall short of expectations for a PC release.

    • “Graphics: impressive visuals for a mobile game, with detailed environments and effects.”
    • “The art style is unique and visually appealing, with each demon girl being intricately designed and distinct.”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly good considering that this game was made for smartphones.”
    • “The graphics are poor even on max settings.”
    • “The whole graphics engine just looks washed out, blurry and rough around all edges.”
    • “The graphics look worse than an early Xbox 360 game.”
  • gameplay
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the variety of weapons and classes that keep matches engaging, while others criticize the low skill ceiling, sluggish mechanics, and numerous bugs. Many reviews highlight the game's mobile origins, leading to awkward controls and a lack of depth, with some players feeling it is a pay-to-win experience. Overall, while there are moments of enjoyment, the gameplay often feels stale and unrefined, leaving players wanting more.

    • “Gameplay: the variety of weapons and classes keeps matches interesting and fresh.”
    • “The puzzles are cleverly designed and require careful planning and strategy to solve, ensuring that the gameplay remains engaging and rewarding throughout.”
    • “I like the gameplay; it is easy to pick up, and I like the customization options and unlocks you get.”
    • “There isn't much nuance to the shooting mechanics either; the skill ceiling is very low.”
    • “A first-person shooter with needlessly tacked-on RPG mechanics that doesn't do anything particularly well.”
    • “The gameplay is slow and easy, except for the weird controls for crouching, jumping, and aiming.”
  • monetization
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling it leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, frustrating those who prefer to compete without spending money. The game is inundated with ads and microtransactions, often pushing players towards purchasing top-tier weapons and resources, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players have managed to progress without spending, the overwhelming presence of ads and the grind required for free rewards have led to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.

    • “Completely free games, no microtransactions, no DLC, no purchases of any sort!”
    • “I like the game, but it feels expensive on the in-game purchases.”
    • “There are microtransactions, but I have no idea if they are pay-to-win or not since I haven't bothered trying.”
    • “In-app purchases can feel a bit pay-to-win at times, which may frustrate players who want to compete without spending.”
    • “Everything was perfect; this game could have been a game changer if the developers hadn't made it a cash grab. Almost all top-tier weapons and armors are paid, and you don't even get rewarded for winning matches. The only free way to earn is by watching ads for some pennies, and they want you to pay for energy bars to start a match, otherwise you have to wait for them to recharge.”
    • “The constant ads are replaced by constant promotions, and it feels like the game is now basically a blatant cash grab.”
  • stability
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that hinder gameplay and reset daily rewards. Many players describe it as nearly unplayable due to constant freezing and lag, compounded by issues like poor controller support and a high presence of cheaters. Overall, the game is perceived as a buggy experience that detracts significantly from its enjoyment.

    • “Horrible game full of hackers or just glitches keeps crashing.”
    • “There are also the constant bugs and glitches which make the daily rewards reset, which is the only good way of making the virtual currency in this game, making me lose a lot of my time and effort, not to mention the constant crashing.”
    • “It's legit a mobile game port to PC with buggy mechanics and crashes randomly even when you have a budget PC.”
  • grinding
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and reliant on luck, with many players feeling it necessitates a significant time investment or monetary spending to progress. Users report that the matchmaking is unbalanced, making it frustrating for free players who struggle to compete against those who pay for advantages. Overall, the grinding experience is described as a major detractor from the game's enjoyment, often leading to feelings of boredom and dissatisfaction.

    • “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
    • “One long, tedious grind.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “So to fix this problem, Gameloft decided to not improve the storytelling by adding more depth and detail, but instead they opted for making players spend most of their time grinding for stars or credits to unlock the next chapter.”
    • “Battle pass they have in the game is unnecessarily grindy and boring and offers nothing good in return.”
  • humor
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its quirky moments and funny cutscenes, while others find the overall experience frustrating due to monetization issues and technical problems. While some aspects, like the campaign and load screen messages, provide comedic relief, the humor is often overshadowed by complaints about gameplay mechanics and server issues. Overall, the game has its funny moments, but they are not enough to redeem the negative experiences reported by users.

    • “Another great feature of Helltaker is its humor and charm.”
    • “The game doesn't take itself too seriously and is filled with plenty of funny and quirky moments.”
    • “Campaign is funny, cliché, and fun enough.”
    • “Not funny.”
    • “The humor fell flat and didn't resonate with me.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale.”
  • optimization
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting poor performance across various hardware setups, including significant frame rate drops and lag even in menus. While some users noted that graphics settings can be adjusted for better performance, the overall experience remains subpar, with many expressing frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, particularly in multiplayer modes. Despite claims of being optimized for mobile, the game's performance on PC is criticized as inadequate, leading to a disappointing experience for many players.

    • “It's well optimized since it's a mobile game and yes, it's a pay-to-win, but I don't really care.”
    • “The graphics are good for most computers and can be changed for optimal performance.”
    • “Mc 5 is well optimized with such great graphics.”
    • “This game runs terribly even with getting 60fps and higher; it is poorly optimized on any form of hardware you put this game on.”
    • “The game has performance struggles even in the menus, where an ad takes forever to show, leading you to press the Windows key and then go back into the game for it to pop up.”
    • “I have a GTX 1080 in my rig, and frankly, to see this game at max settings only running 70 fps just shows how poorly optimized this game really is.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is frequently praised for being catchy and upbeat, enhancing the overall fun and lighthearted atmosphere. However, some users have noted technical issues, such as the music continuing to play even after the game softlocks, which detracts from the experience.

    • “The game's visuals and music are also a highlight.”
    • “The music is catchy and upbeat, adding to the game's overall fun and lighthearted tone.”
    • “With its clever puzzles, charming visuals and music, and fun and quirky tone, it's a must-play for fans of the genre.”
    • “Only thing good about this game is the near future warfare art style and music; everything else is awful.”
    • “Softlocks way too much, and when it does and you close it, the music keeps running and you have to close it again with task manager.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability due to its superior netcode, making it more enjoyable to play compared to similar titles. However, new players may find it challenging to compete against veterans with advanced weapons, which could impact their overall experience.

    • “The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability after the initial playthrough.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, making it feel like a one-and-done experience.”
    • “The repetitive gameplay mechanics and limited variety in missions make replaying the game feel tedious.”
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Modern Combat 5 is a shooter game.

Modern Combat 5 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing Modern Combat 5.

Modern Combat 5 was released on October 24, 2018.

Modern Combat 5 was developed by Gameloft.

Modern Combat 5 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players and overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Modern Combat 5 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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