When you want to play the ever-famous COD (Call of Duty), many people wonder which version to buy.
For those who are wondering whether they should buy the latest title or a popular title from the past, I have summarized my opinions on which title to buy. There are several points to consider when choosing, such as the price of the title and the number of players, so please choose based on those points.
Basically, you should buy the latest game with the most players.
New COD games are released every year around October or November. If you're not sure which COD game to buy, it's best to buy the latest one available at the time.
The reason for this is that the number of players of the latest work will inevitably be larger than that of previous works. The more players there are, the shorter the time it takes to match, and the better the team balance will be through the matchmaking system. Also, with the latest work, regular updates are guaranteed until the next new work is released, so there are new maps, new weapons, limited-time rules, collaboration skins, etc., so it's hard to get bored, which is a good thing.
There are some things to be aware of, such as the high price of the latest version and the frequent occurrence of bugs.
The latest game also has some disadvantages compared to previous games. Regardless of the game content, one disadvantage is the high price. Like other recent games, COD is sold for nearly 10,000 yen. The graphics have clearly improved compared to games from a few years ago, but the price has also increased.
In addition, while updates come regularly, bugs occur more frequently. It is possible to avoid bugs that only occur when certain conditions are met, but in rare cases, bugs that cause the game to crash without any specific conditions may occur. If the game crashes while participating in ranked play, there is a risk that you will be judged as a loser and your points will be reduced, so if you are in a situation where such a bug occurs, you will have to play with a sense of urgency.
It may not be the COD you like.
COD has released many titles to date, and while the core of COD as an FPS remains the same, each title is distinctly different, with some based on wars of the past and others on wars of the near future.
Some people like COD games that are closer to reality, where you fight with simple weapons like guns and grenades. On the other hand, I think there are also people who like COD games that are more futuristic than reality. Specifically, there are games where each character has a special ability, or you can fly through the air with something like a jetpack.
Be careful, if you don't watch promotional videos and actual gameplay footage to determine whether the game is right for you before purchasing it, you may end up spending nearly 10,000 yen and never playing it, so be careful.
It's okay to buy older titles that are cheaper.
Unless a game has a premium, the older it is, the cheaper it becomes, but with COD, as the years go by and new games are released every year, older games tend to be cheaper. If the price is only slightly reduced, it's better to buy the latest version, but if it seems to have been significantly reduced, it might be a good idea to buy it.
The best part of COD is playing the multiplayer mode, but if it's really cheap, it's worth buying just to play the campaign mode (story mode). The graphics are beautiful and the story is well thought out, so it's a fun mode to try. However, some games don't have a campaign mode, so I recommend doing some research before buying.
Please note that the player population is significantly smaller than the latest game.
When purchasing a previous game, you have to be careful about the number of players. If you only play the campaign mode, there is no problem, but if you play multiplayer, it is a big problem.
If the player population is small, it will take a long time to match up. There are many different rules available for COD, but it is possible that you will not be matched unless you use the popular rules. If you cannot play multiplayer properly, you will most likely feel that you have wasted your time buying COD.
It's better to think that there won't be an update
The latest titles are updated frequently, but I think it's better to assume that older titles don't get updated. Since there are no new maps or weapons, you'll probably just keep using the strongest weapon that's already out there. If that happens, you'll likely get bored of it early on.
However, if there is no update, I think the chances of encountering bugs are lower than in the latest game. If there is a bug that interferes with play, it is very stressful, so the lower chances of encountering bugs may be a small advantage.
You can purchase it to try out COD or to practice for the latest game.
I think it's a good idea for people who have never played COD to try out a cheap previous game. You can get a feel for what kind of game COD is, and if you enjoy it, you can buy the latest game at that time or the next new one.
For people who have never played an FPS before or a fast-paced FPS like COD, I think it would be a good idea to practice playing previous games.
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In conclusion, if you are unsure which COD game to buy, I think it is safe to buy the latest game as I mentioned at the beginning. If you are going to buy an older game, it is better to buy one that is cheaper so that you can practice for the latest game or play the campaign mode.
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