Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Wii · PC · Nintendo DS · Xbox One · macOS
Raven Software · 2007
Ludograph rating
B
Good
59 /100
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is an action shooter that develops strategic thinking and problem-solving, but has mature content and competitive online play.
Growth (BDS)
65
Risk (RIS)
45
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.70 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.50 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare offers intense, skill-based combat that hones hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking. Its team-based multiplayer fosters communication and teamwork, while the engaging single-player campaign provides a sense of urgency and a large-scale narrative.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.63 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.67 | |
The highly competitive online environment can lead to social comparison and competitive toxicity. The game's design incorporates compulsion-loop design through variable rewards like killstreaks and experience point progression, which can encourage extended play sessions. Content includes intense violence and strong language, suitable only for mature audiences.
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.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·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. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- 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.