Gameloft’s latest homage(or, if you prefer, blatant rip-off) of the Call of Duty series might lack originality, but it has some impressive gameplay. Modern Combat 3 is definitely inappropriate for children, due to its realistic and frequent violence and overly harsh language, but adults who enjoy combat games set in the modern era will quickly embrace the game. The artwork is incredible — detailed and vibrant — and competes well with the most visually impressive games on the iOS platform. And the action is well-paced.

The single player mode is pretty straightforward — walk, crouch, shoot, repeat. Fun, but not something you’ll likely return to once you finish. The multiplayer mode, though, is very well done, with six maps and seven modes, supporting both online and local wi-fi. This gives the game legs and could keep it alive for some time. Even with its high price tag, this is a game that adult action fans will consider a bargain.

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