Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
Reviewed: 02 May 2026
PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
Raven Software · 2019
Ludograph rating
D
Caution
36 /100
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) is a shooter that develops spatial awareness, memory, and adaptive challenge, though it has high social risks.
Growth (BDS)
47
Risk (RIS)
71
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.57 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare offers intense, skill-based competitive gameplay that fosters teamwork and quick decision-making. Its realistic graphics and immersive sound design create a highly engaging experience, while the campaign provides a thought-provoking, if gritty, narrative on modern conflict.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.80 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.25 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.67 | |
The game's highly competitive online environment can lead to significant toxicity and social comparison. Its design incorporates mechanics that encourage extended play and spending on cosmetic items. The mature themes, intense violence, and strong language require careful consideration for younger players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $50/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Assessed: concerns noted·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: virtual currency that obscures real-money prices.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: unmoderated stranger contact that likely exposes personal data.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.