Modern Combat 5: mobile FPS

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Modern Combat 5: mobile FPS is a shooter game that offers a challenging team-based experience with modern combat style and shooting classes. It boasts an intriguing story and excellent gameplay, but can be very grindy and is full of bugs. However, the game's impressive visuals and immersive atmosphere are often overshadowed by the excessive advertisements.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics1.7k positive mentions

monetization634 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a compelling storyline that keeps players engaged.
The gameplay is smooth and offers a variety of weapons and classes to choose from.
The campaign mode is enjoyable and provides a good challenge for players.

The matchmaking system is unbalanced, often pairing low-level players with high-level opponents, making it frustrating to progress.
The game frequently disconnects from the server, leading to a poor multiplayer experience.
There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, and the energy system limits how often players can engage in missions.

graphics
2,429 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
24%
5%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users. Many praise the visuals as stunning and comparable to console-quality graphics, highlighting the immersive experience and detailed environments. However, several players express disappointment with the graphics quality on lower-end devices, noting issues such as blurriness and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. Additionally, some users call for improvements in graphical settings and customization options to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning and the physics are truly amazing for a mobile device game.”
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing, and the gameplay is just great.”
- “The graphics are incredible and I love the campaign side but I feel it's ridiculous that a game like this doesn't have mic capabilities.”
- “The graphics are not good, the developers should work on the graphics.”
- “The graphics are terrible; the game is too slow, and you can't even see sparks or the bullets when you shoot your gun.”
- “The graphics need a major upgrade.”
story
1,315 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
52%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative and cinematic quality, likening it to console-level experiences. However, some users expressed frustration over the short length of missions and the requirement to complete specific objectives to unlock new chapters, which can hinder progression. Additionally, issues with bugs and glitches during critical story moments have been noted, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The campaign is packed with an interesting storyline which makes it better than Call of Duty Mobile for sure!”
- “The story of this game is also awesome.”
- “The gameplay is great, the storyline of campaign mode is very well thought out, and the graphics are absolutely stunning.”
- “The story mode is just pay to win.”
- “The missions are too short and the energy system is frustrating, making it hard to progress.”
- “The storyline is lacking depth and feels rushed, making it less engaging than previous installments.”
monetization
691 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay and navigation. Many players express frustration over forced ads appearing frequently, often leading to disconnections and loss of progress, which detracts significantly from the overall gaming experience. Additionally, the presence of in-app purchases and a pay-to-win model has further aggravated users, with calls for a reduction in ads and more balanced monetization strategies.
- “The game is dope, good graphics, perfect sound and no ads; this is how you define perfectly 👌”
- “No ads and even if you don't buy anything, you can complete campaign mode without any problem.”
- “For a free game with a lot of microtransactions, it's pretty good.”
- “Forced ads make your connection reset and sometimes you get another ad right away!”
- “The game is good but the ads, man... after the recent update the game keeps crashing... I don't know why but it keeps saying system UI failed.”
- “This game went from premium to pay to win, from one-time purchase and no in-app purchases, to 'free' with all the in-app purchases you can and can't get.”
gameplay
584 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
6%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging story, and impressive graphics, often compared to console-level experiences. However, many players express frustration with issues such as poor matchmaking, a pay-to-win model, excessive ads, and control difficulties, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers a fun and immersive experience, it also faces criticism for its reliance on in-game purchases and connectivity issues that disrupt gameplay.
- “The gameplay is great, the storyline of campaign mode is very well thought out, and the graphics are absolutely stunning.”
- “Gameplay is fluid, fun, and engaging.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and has a very interesting storyline overall great game.”
- “The gameplay is garbage, to think that its esports worthy is laughable...the ads are a nightmare, just seems like some asshat decided to jumble a quick game together rigged with a catchy title and load it with ads to collect a paycheck.”
- “The game is so focused on purchases it forgets gameplay and earning your way through the game is hell since premium users joy ride along and basically make your experience miserable.”
- “I was expecting a lot from this game since mc 3/4 were so amazing and fun to play... I was expecting improvement in gameplay and game controls but Gameloft did not deliver.”
stability
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and disconnections during gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. Many players experience loss of progress and points due to these issues, alongside complaints about aggressive ads and connectivity problems. While some users note improvements in stability over time, the overall sentiment indicates that persistent glitches and bugs detract from the gaming experience.
- “No glitches or any bugs.”
- “But so far the game has no glitches, bugs, and other problems.”
- “Runs great on S10+!”
- “And when I do get to play, almost every time at the end of a multiplayer match it freezes and kicks me out of the game, resulting in losing the match and points.”
- “The game sometimes freezes at the end of a match, mostly multiplayer.”
- “I have full Wi-Fi signal, and I still get disconnected. The game has loads of bugs and glitches.”
optimization
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
29%
16%
Overall, the game's optimization for smartphones is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues, lag, and graphical glitches, even on high-end devices. While some players experience smooth gameplay, the majority express frustration over poor controls, slow loading times, and inadequate customization options. There is a strong demand for improvements in optimization to enhance the gaming experience across various devices.
- “Jaw-dropping graphics and optimization, even on low-performing devices.”
- “Amazing game, pretty good graphics for a mobile game, runs on an average performance device and it's an all-round good game.”
- “Well optimized.”
- “I have a really fast phone and this game runs at a performance that makes it seem like a Nokia from 1998.”
- “Not optimized for Android Oreo, no audio, bad controls, less sensitivity customization, downloads data in the background without asking and on mobile data, not rotating with the screen, and many more problems...”
- “When it comes to optimization, this is the worst I've played and the worst Gameloft optimization ever.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its high quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users highlighting the exciting soundtracks and effective sound effects. However, some players have reported issues with background music being annoying or distracting, and technical problems that affect gameplay have led to mixed feelings about the audio experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, technical glitches have detracted from some players' enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is just beyond imagination and yes the background music makes the game more interesting.”
- “The story, graphics, soundtrack and voices are just perfectly done.”
- “It is a game to play, the soundtrack, graphics and everything is just perfect.”
- “A huge car comes with annoying music in the background.”
- “That game is not working; the background music is missing, and when I am downloading in this game, it gets stuck at 865 MB. Please fix that problem. After the download is complete, it gets stuck again and again.”
- “What a poor service from your side. I've given only 1 star for everything because of this. The problem is I'm just stuck at loading the player profile - it's not that I have internet issues, as at the same time I can easily download a 9 MB song in less than 4 seconds.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring extensive time investment or monetary spending to unlock weapons and progress. The presence of aggressive ads and a pay-to-win model further exacerbates the grind, making it feel unbalanced, especially against more experienced players. Overall, while the game has enjoyable elements, the grinding and monetization strategies detract significantly from the experience.
- “Unlocking weapons through grinding takes an eternity, which sucks so much. In the past 2 or 3 years, I have given so many tries to this game but still, it sucks. What is the advantage of good graphics if you are not going to be able to play this game fairly?”
- “Grinding won't get you very far.”
- “Don't even bother if you don't have about 100€ to spend, or loads of months of grinding.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from its technical glitches and mismanagement, such as the absurdity of needing to keep the screen on during downloads and the confusion over the game's file size. Players find irony in the game's pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from enjoyment, yet they still appreciate its beauty and occasional comedic elements. Overall, while the game has its flaws, users highlight a mix of humor and frustration in their experiences.
- “But the funny part is the game is so mismanaged that the screen has to be on the entire time during the download.”
- “Euh ok... but you know it's a funny glitch but it makes me confused when I see the game in my recommendations it's only 49MB but when I click it, it's 1GB. So tell me, is it a glitch or not and how much size is it? Thanks.”
- “This is also very funny on PC.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of admiration and frustration regarding the game's emotional impact, highlighting a compelling story and engaging gameplay but lamenting the emotional toll of challenging mechanics and monetization issues. Many users report feeling overwhelmed by difficult missions and matchmaking, leading to feelings of heartbreak and disappointment, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Despite these challenges, the game's potential is recognized, with calls for improvements to enhance the emotional experience.
- “The game is amazing, I love it, but there are some problems with the controls that make the gun randomly shoot without me touching the shoot button.”
- “Progress in 2 years is now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I cried so bad.”
- “Good gameplay, nice story, but too expensive for a game that gives nothing but emotional damage 😭😭.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the short, arcade-style spec ops missions, noting it as a standout feature for a free mobile game. However, some users desire an offline mode and additional content to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “I particularly enjoyed the short, arcade-style spec ops missions, which, in my opinion, have a level of replayability that is unusual among free mobile games.”
- “Please provide an offline mode as well as more playable time for a 5-star experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere significantly enhances the overall experience, adding a positive and immersive touch to the game.
- “The atmosphere really adds a great touch to the experience.”
- “The immersive environment pulls you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating an unforgettable ambiance.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the character development in the game suffers from poor design, leading to a lack of depth and engagement with the characters. This has resulted in players feeling disconnected and unsatisfied with the character arcs presented.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
- “There is a lack of meaningful growth for the characters throughout the game.”
- “The characters are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with their stories.”