So it looks like the Wii wanted to get in on the Modern Warfare action and here we have a port of CoD4 in Reflex Edition. The Call of Duty series has been very popular on other platforms so it makes sense to bring Modern Warfare to the Wii. For the most part, this is just a replica of the Xbox 360 and PS3 edition, except for a few twists.

There is multiplayer in this version, and it plays the same as the other editions. If you’ve played MP on the 360 or PS3 then you’ll know the layouts of the maps from the beginning.

I played Modern Warfare on the 360 and enjoyed the MP. The only problem I have with the Wii MP is the fact that you can’t talk to your teammates. So as I stated before, if you’ve played MP on one of the other systems then there’s not much to report for the Wii.

Moving on to the controls, you use the Nunchuk for basic movements (forward, back, left, and right) and the Wii Remote to look in various directions. I did not like this aspect of the game. In the heat of battle this could be somewhat crippling. If you tilt the Wii remote in the wrong direction, even in the slightest motion, you could be staring at the sky or ground while someone pumps you full of bullets. I tried using the Perfect Shot because I heard it was easier, but it’s not. The main reason it’s more difficult to use a gun accessory is because when you want to knife someone, you have to push the gun forward. Doing so may cause your aim to be off and make you miss your target.

Regarding co-op, (known as Squadmate mode), Reflex Edition has added something to this that the other consoles missed. When playing co-op on the Wii edition, the second player is in the same room as you. This means there is no need to find someone online to game with. Your friend doesn’t even have to buy the game – you can both play using the same disc.

As far as the overall impact of Reflex Edition is concerned, the single player offered nothing new since it plays just like the 360 and PS3 versions. The same can be said for the MP portion of the game, though it’s good how you and a friend can play co-op on the same console instead of using two. If you have Modern Warfare for one of the other two consoles, then I would pass on the Wii version – the graphics will seem unimpressive, while there is nothing too exciting in this edition to justify spending $50 for an older game.

However, if Reflex is the only way that you can play Modern Warfare, then it is at least worth trying for the experience.