Modern Warfare’s online side definitely doesn’t need any form of resurgence but three new maps and two remakes will definitely be welcomed by the massive online community. As with the Stimulus Pack, the price of 1200 MS points (£10.50) for Resurgence has been a major sticking point for most gamers but at roughly £2 a map, the hardcore players will definitely get their money’s worth.
Infinity Ward’s exclusivity deal is still in place with Microsoft, so PS3 users will have to wait for around one month to give the new maps a go. That’ll give you, the PS3 club, a chance to decide whether you want to give Activision even more money and I’m here to help.
The two remakes, Vacant and Strike, are perfect. Take this from someone who regularly still plays Call of Duty 4, these two maps have had all the necessary fixes and upgrades to warrant £2 each. Due to Modern Warfare 2’s lack of NVGs, Vacant has been brightened but an extra layer of detail is now visible. Strike also feels more vibrant, especially thanks to the added detail.
Both maps have been tactically revamped too. The hardcore CoD4 gamers may remember hiding in a corner of the house at C with a shotgun, easily allowing you to capture the flag during domination (I know I did it). Well I’m sorry to say, the flag has been moved. On the plus side, there’s now a backdoor to that house, which actually makes Search & Destroy games a lot more interesting. The only noticeable change during my playtime with Vacant was the mesh door at the rear of the building. It is now open!
Of the three new maps, Carnival is my favourite. The abandoned fun park is as bright and vibrant as the other maps feel but has some excellent vantage points. Sadly the chutes no longer work but the choke-points around the map can easily be used to protect the flag/bomb/whatever.
Another new map, Fuel, is massive. I’m talking bigger than Overgrown massive. With tunnels, plenty of three-story buildings and a surrounding battlefield of rocks, Fuel is an excellent addition to the Ground War mode. The main bulk of the shooting happens at the top of the hill, above both spawn points on either side, but if you can sneak around the back or perfect your long range sniping, multiple kills can easily be yours.
The last map in the Resurgence pack is Trailer Park. The hillbillies seem to have decimated their home-town but from what’s left, IW have conjured up an intricate network of paths. This map certainly calls for a lot of close-quarter shoot-outs so put those sniper rifles away, soldier.
Every single map is fun to play and as high quality, if not better, than the original Modern Warfare 2 maps. Without a doubt, I recommend buying this pack if you are still playing online after six months and if you bought Stimulus at £10.99, then this is a no-brainer. I’ll see you all online in a month, after everyone’s stopped moaning about the ridiculous price.
And if you still aren’t convinced, here’s Mr. Robert Bowling to talk you though them.
