There’s no doubt that Call of Duty titles appeal to a variety of people. And the latest installment in the action franchise, Modern Warfare II, is one such game that has amassed a huge fan following within months of its release last year. Recently, a real-life sniper happened to witness Call of Duty Modern Warfare II’s intense, action-filled experience. Simply put, he wanted to see if Activision’s record-breaking blockbuster was true to reality or not. It seems like the game succeeded in swaying the former U.S. Army sniper in more ways than one.
Sniper gives insane reaction to Call of Duty Modern Warfare II’s ‘Recon By Fire’ Campaign mission
YouTube channel Gamology keeps featuring professionals from various fields who react to different video games in terms of mechanics, storytelling, and overall simulation. This way, the viewers also get the idea of how a given title justifies itself in relation to what is possible or not in reality.
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In one of its latest videos, Gamology featured a former U.S. Army sniper, Richard Maynes. He had to react to Call of Duty Modern Warfare II’s single-player Campaign mode and share his opinions. The clip showcases some interesting moments of Richard getting impressed with the gameplay mechanics of Call of Duty Modern Warfare II. The mission he was reacting to was ‘Recon By Fire’ – it is one of the single-player quests featured in the AAA blockbuster.
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Modern Warfare II eventually ends up swaying the sniper. While reacting to the aforementioned mission, Richard mentions that he believes that whatever is shown in the game regarding sniping is mostly true to reality. Which is a big win for the best-selling title of 2022. “That is accurate. Dead On!”, he says while praising the game’s awareness about actual sniping mechanisms. In fact, he was mesmerized so much that he requested MWII’s makers to put him in it so he can showcase his skills too.
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All things considered, getting an appreciation from a real-life, former Army man is definitely a testament to Call of Duty’s unimaginable realism. Without a doubt, instances like these will only add to the series’ ever-growing popularity. Activision‘s latest offering MWII is now available worldwide with its Season 2 Reloaded. The update was unveiled recently for the premium title as well as its extension in Warzone 2 battle royale.
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