Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare stands out less because of its future setting than because its exoskeleton changes the pace and shape of a traditional Call of Duty firefight. Boosting, dodging, sliding, jumping, and brief hovering add vertical routes to every encounter. You are asked to read enemy position, aerial movement, and the next angle behind cover—not just hold a flat firing lane.

What you actually play

• Mobile firefights in the campaign: you play Jack Mitchell in a 2054 conflict shaped by Atlas. Exoskeleton abilities are matched to mission needs, so the campaign is more than a sequence of shooting galleries: some missions emphasize rapid entry, aerial movement, drones, or changing equipment around an objective.
• A faster multiplayer rhythm: multiplayer gives the exoskeleton its full movement set and combines weapons, attachments, perks, and scorestreaks through the Pick 13 loadout system. It suits players who want to practice movement, pre-aiming, and route choice more than a grounded, slower style of Call of Duty.
• Co-op can add separate value: Exo Survival supports up to four players against escalating enemy waves. Some DLC packs add multiplayer maps, Exo Zombies, and bonus content, so playing with friends can materially change how valuable the extras are to you.

Who it is for

Consider Advanced Warfare if you enjoy faster Call of Duty movement, more vertical combat, or want to experience the series’ distinct exoskeleton-era experiment. If your priority is the continuing updates, active expectations, and current weapon ecosystem of a modern Call of Duty release, treat this as an older campaign and specialty-mode purchase rather than a replacement for a current title.

How to judge the price

This is a 2014 game, so its price should match the part you will actually use. Buying for the campaign alone is usually a reason to wait for a sensible sale. Buying mainly for multiplayer or Exo Survival means checking server status, available queues, and whether friends are on your target platform and region first. Check each store edition line by line as well: DLC can add multiplayer maps, Exo Zombies, or bonus items; do not pay a premium for a deluxe label unless you know you will use those modes or extras.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare moves the Call of Duty series into a near-future war where advanced technology transforms soldiers, tactics, and power. Drawn into a global conflict shaped by the ambitions of Jonathan Irons, you fight through shifting alliances and face the consequences of a privatized military force.