Top 10 classic single-player campaigns in the Call of Duty series: Which do you like best?

We all know that Call of Duty used to make the single-player story campaign the number one brand of the franchise. It has attracted many fans around the world with its simple gameplay, e-sports level networking battle experience, and cinematic story.

Here we take a look back at 10 of the most memorable story battles from the early days of the Call of Duty series. Take a look at which of these levels made an impression on you back then!

No. 10: Defend the Factory, from Call of Duty Finest Hour

This level is from the original console version, using the familiar Battle of Stalingrad as the mission scene. At this point, the Germans concentrated their forces in an attempt to break through the defenses and enter the factory. You need to spend the next few minutes shooting at the enemy with your sniper rifle while the workers work on the tank in the factory building. Unlike other sniper levels, the number of enemies here is fierce, and machine guns and rocket launchers will pose a great threat to the player. In addition, there was no "restore health" setting at that time, which was extremely demanding for marksmanship. This level highly restores the hellish environment of Stalingrad in the real history, and the enemy still insists on production under the presence of the city. It's rare to experience that in a game.

 

No. 9 Iron Lady, from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3

 

The Call of Duty series' return to real-world conflict has long had a huge appeal to players. In this level, players will lead the evacuation of important people from the enemy occupied Paris. In the process of breaking through the blockade, players can very experience the tension of covering teammates to drive away from air and ground pursuit. At the end of the checkpoint, in the face of a large number of enemies running out of ammunition and food, air support arrived in time to complete the task, but a huge explosion also caused Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower to fall. This disaster scene was a huge shock, but how the French players felt about it is not known.

 

No. 8: Time and Fate, from Call of Duty Black Ops 2

 

As one of the most successful villains in the Call of Duty series, Raul Menendez has an important role. Unlike other villains, the game has an in-depth account of his upbringing. The misfortune of childhood made his sister Josefina become his only concern, but an accident led to the death of his sister, but also made Menendez completely become a demon against humanity. In this level, players will experience this tragic event from multiple perspectives. The game is also the first to let the user take control of the villain, desperate to rescue his sister he goes into Berserk mode, which is very impressive. That last grenade, I'm afraid, only happens in the movies.

 

No. 7 Downfall of the Empire, from Call of Duty World at War

The final scene of this level is the Soviet Army's capture of the Reichstag Building in Berlin. This symbolizes victory in the European battlefield and gives players a strong sense of immersion. This level reflects the game's high difficulty. Even on the lowest difficulty, clearing it requires effort. There are many enemies to clear, room by room. Players on the top floor face three-dimensional fire coverage with little cover. Multiple grenades flying at once is maddening. After the battle, the player has the honor of planting the red flag on the roof. This famous scene is well-known, but experiencing it personally in Call of Duty is rare.

 

No. 6 The Gulag, from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

 

In this level, it successfully shows the classic plot of "life and death comrades-in-arms reunion". Players raid the Gulag in a helicopter to rescue a prisoner whose code is 627. After a series of difficulties, we finally rescued this mysterious figure, which turned out to be our old acquaintance Price. This mission allows players to experience the mysterious and eerie scene of the Gulag in the game, from the intense battle in the early stages of different environments, to the brief calm of reuniting with Price, to the imminent escape of the final day, the rhythm of the ups and downs are exciting.

 

No. 5 Cliffhanger, from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

 

The 'Call of Duty' series is more than just fighting and killing. It brings players a tense and exciting experience. In this level, the player's protagonist climbs an ice wall to reach the enemy base. Using the visual cover of the snowstorm, they avoid many enemies to reach the core area and retrieve an important electronic module. As they are about to evacuate, the team is surrounded by the enemy. They detonate the bombs they had planted and race wildly on snowmobiles amid the chaos. They finally board the helicopter to complete the mission. The first half of this level blends stealth with the second half's frontal combat. Players have a high degree of freedom. They can choose to avoid all enemies or use cover to eliminate threats, creating a textbook cinematic experience.

No. 4 Vorkuta, from Call of Duty Black Ops

 

Players will fight alongside the legendary World War II hero Reznov, one of the most charismatic characters in the COD series. They begin by pretending to fight, seizing weapons in the chaos, and leading others to cause trouble. Reznov eventually sacrifices himself so the protagonist can escape successfully. There is less combat compared to the Gulag mission to rescue Price, but the scene is more brutally realistic. A host of players add to the experience. Many players play this level repeatedly to experience environments that are difficult to experience in real life.

 

No. 3 Pavlov's House, from the original Call of Duty

 

In the early days of Call of Duty, the focus was on recreating real battlefield environments based on history. Despite this, it offered a stunning experience. The Pavlov Building in the original game was a heroic structure during the Battle of Stalingrad. Led by Sergeant Pavlov, about twenty soldiers held out for 58 days, wiping out many German soldiers and tanks. The building remained uncaptured until the end of the battle and remains a symbol of victory today. In the game, players experience intense battles, first capturing buildings and then facing enemy troops with players. This level condenses tens of days of real combat into a few minutes. It allows players to experience the tough environment in a highly immersive way. Moreover, this fully shows the developer's creative attitude and technical skill, which is characteristic of the whole COD series.

 

No. 2 All Ghillied Up, from Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare

 

This level is considered by many to be the best single-player story in the entire series.The production team visited the real environment to capture footage. After adapting the design, they brought an unprecedented immersive experience to players. This area is full of nuclear radiation danger. Although there is no fierce battle, it gives players a sense of tension that is hard to find in other levels. The part where you evade patrols in the grass, listening to the rumbling of approaching armored vehicles, leaves a deep impression. This level gives players a high degree of freedom. You can choose to use stealth to avoid enemy detection or use portable anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down helicopters. Developers encourage players to try more through achievements, and the Internet is filled with endless videos.

 

No. 1 No Russian, from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

 

When it comes to the Call of Duty series, this level can't be avoided. Although you can skip the game without affecting the flow, I believe almost all players have experienced this level. The developer demonstrates tremendous courage and innovation by including such a huge controversy in a popular best-selling game. This makes it an unprecedented experience. Despite the critical press, the game's sales performance proved that this level deserved to be the most memorable story level in the series.

The Call of Duty series has many memories of its single-player story campaigns. It is worthy for all to the experience of the story, even in the form of cloud players toIwatch the video effect is good. As for whether there can be a more exciting story experience in the future, I'm afraid I can only draw a question mark. Finally, I would like to ask you, which generation of the Call of Duty series do you like best?