Modern Combat 5

All in all, Modern Combat 5 ticks all the right boxes for gameplay, graphics and audio

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Modern Combat 5 is a fast-paced first-person shooter game that offers both solo and multiplayer modes. Players can create a squad from 11 classes, each with unique skills, and compete in dynamic arenas or battle royale warfare against online rivals. The game also features a thrilling solo play campaign, where players must save the world by launching attacks against a lunatic's apocalyptic plans. High-powered online multiplayer modes, including Squad vs. Squad matches and a spectator mode, add to the excitement.

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,762 reviews

story25 positive mentions

monetization24 negative mentions

The campaign offers a decent storyline and can be enjoyable for players looking for a single-player experience.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The graphics, while not cutting-edge, are decent for a mobile port and can run on low-end PCs.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, with players who spend money gaining significant advantages over free-to-play users.
Matchmaking is unbalanced, often pairing low-level players with high-level opponents, making it frustrating for newcomers.
The game frequently crashes and has numerous bugs, leading to a poor overall experience.

story
149 mentions
17 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered weak and repetitive, with many missions being short and lacking depth. Players express frustration over the energy system that limits gameplay, making it feel grindy and tedious. While some enjoy the characters and find the campaign decent, overall, the narrative fails to engage, often feeling like an afterthought in a mobile port.
- “A really enjoyable game with a great immersive campaign comparable to the older COD campaigns but with a unique twist with how you select your missions and is very much in depth and original.”
- “Great game, good graphics and a very nice story.”
- “It's quite fun and it has an okay story, the graphics are good, and overall very good for a free game.”
- “The story is extremely boring and washed-out.”
- “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.”
graphics
139 mentions
35 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the visuals can be decent for a mobile port, they often fall short of expectations for a PC game. Some praise the unique art style and good performance on low-end hardware, while others criticize the dated graphics and lack of significant improvements from the mobile version. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are acceptable for a free game, they do not stand out in comparison to contemporary titles.
- “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.”
- “Apart from the outstanding gameplay, this game offers some of the best graphics I've ever seen in a video game before.”
- “The graphics are poor even on max settings.”
- “The visuals are an insult even to people playing on a potato PC, and the cheater situation is a mess.”
- “This game has terrible graphics, controls are annoying, and honestly shouldn't be a PC game.”
gameplay
100 mentions
23 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its slow pace, lack of depth, and clunky mechanics, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre. While some appreciate the clever puzzle design and accessible nature of the gameplay, others find it repetitive and marred by pay-to-win elements, buggy controls, and a lack of unique features. Overall, the game seems to struggle with balancing engaging mechanics and user experience, leading to a generally negative perception of its gameplay.
- “The puzzles are cleverly designed and require careful planning and strategy to solve, ensuring that the gameplay remains engaging and rewarding throughout.”
- “And for that, I wholeheartedly can recommend this game, not for the game experience itself, but how the gameplay will make you appreciate the gameplay of every other game you will play from this point on.”
- “Gameplay is really dope, the game runs perfectly even on old graphic cards.”
- “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
39 mentions
8 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
62 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players reporting an overwhelming presence of ads and microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game is designed as a cash grab, with constant promotions and paywalls that push players towards spending money, particularly in single-player campaigns. While some players have managed to progress without spending, the grind is often deemed excessive, leading to a perception of the game as heavily reliant on predatory monetization practices.
- “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.”
- “And every time you go to the menu, you constantly get bombarded with the game's premium ads desperately getting you to spend more money. Stop it!”
- “The reason why I wrote all this was because this game was part of my childhood, and it's a bit sad to find out that this game was just a low-tier, buggy Call of Duty ripoff that seems to be made as a cash grab and has no inherent value.”
- “Expect to be pummeled unmercifully by wave after wave of ads.”
stability
25 mentions
0 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that hinder gameplay and frustrate the experience. Many players describe it as nearly unplayable due to constant freezing and lag, compounded by issues like poor controller support and persistent graphical problems. Overall, the game is perceived as a buggy mess, detracting significantly from its enjoyment and functionality.
- “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
11 % positive mentions
16 % neutral mentions
74 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and reliant on luck, with many players feeling that 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 long, monotonous chore that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “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.”
optimization
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting significant performance issues across various hardware setups, including low frame rates and lag even in menus. While some users note that the graphics can be adjusted for better performance, the overall experience remains subpar, with many expressing frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly despite capable systems. Additionally, multiplayer functionality is criticized for being poorly implemented, often resulting in bot lobbies and further diminishing the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
humor
14 mentions
93 % positive mentions
-14 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its quirky moments and lighthearted charm, particularly in cutscenes and campaign content. However, some users find the humor overshadowed by technical issues and repetitive elements, leading to frustration rather than laughter. Overall, while the game has its funny moments, it also faces criticism for its execution and reliability.
- “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 falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
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 is softlocked, 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
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its superior netcode and overall playability, although new players may find it challenging when matched against veterans with advanced weapons.
- “The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to return, as side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes it hard to stay engaged for multiple sessions.”