Call Of Duty 4

WHAT IS IT? The chaotic WW2 shooter leaps a few decades forward, brining its mud-spattered mayhem to the modern age. Nastier weapons, more gadgets, less running around going "yaaarrrggghh!!!"

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Strategically creeping and blasting through a twisty, modern-era military operation, playing as special forces soldiers in dodgy territory.

ANY GOOD? Incredible sense of realism and fantastic online battling. The modern era gives the series a big poke of sweet-smelling freshness. Like peach-flavoured bog spray.

SO? Still arguaby the best military shooter series out there.

MAXIM CHALLENGE: Call of Duty 4 inspires us to become the smartest, toughest, most feared warrior on the planet: an SAS sniper. Watch our journo undergo an amazing transformation here!