War. War never changes... Well, at least Modern Warfare doesn’t. Eight years after the last entry in the original MW series, Call of Duty has breathed life back into the classic sub-series with a mediocre cash-in that hits all the right feels.

When this game was announced, I was pumped as someone who became a “gamer” during the MW2 era, but I also recognized the cash-grabbiness of the move. In short, both feelings were validated by my play time with this new entry.

This new entry (MW19) excels at everything the original games did well—sharp gunplay and a compelling campaign. The game truly shines in its reintepretation of familiar elements from the original MW trilogy! The game capitalizes on gunplay in its new online “Gunfight” mode—a 2v2 mode that provides the perfect, fast-paced gameplay for quick rounds in spare time.

However, the most last impression from the game was disappointment at the changes. First and most jarring, Captain Price is back in likeness, but with a new voice actor. Second, the Special Ops mode that once held my favorite split-screen memories has become online-only, with far less compelling objectives.

For fans of the classic MW trilogy, MW19 will surely please, but don’t expect it to exceed expectations or surprise you.