With a name like Call of Honor Duty of Warfare, I am bound to get hits, so I’ll review the game. But I’m going to do something different for this Midnight Works-connected title. I’ve pretty much given up on Midnight Works, I’m not playing through mountains to trash to find a Midnight Runner. So I’m switching things up a bit. I’m going to write most of the review first, then actually go play the game and see how right I was in my predictions. How will I do this? But breaking down the completely lying eShop blurb. Let’s begin:
Immerse yourself in the epic battlefield with “Call of Honor Duty of Warfare,” a groundbreaking experience that combines the intensity of team-based combat with a gripping narrative.”
The battlefield is neither epic, intense, nor thrilling. I doubt there’s even a real narrative beyond, “go here and do that.”
Tactical Mastery: Assume the role of a skilled operative and lead your team through heart-pounding matches against a relentless enemy force.
The AI for the enemy and your team in Call of Honor Duty of Warfare is crap and barely non-existent. Your teammates will be useless and the enemy just runs straight at you(or wanders around aimlessly).
Points-Based Warfare: Engage in intense firefights where each kill results in a point deduction from your team’s score. The stakes are high – the first team to lose all their points faces defeat.
Translation: Call of Honor Duty of Warfare is a five-on-five shooter with no actual narrative whatsoever. There can be no real narrative here with this structure.
Dynamic Locations: Explore five meticulously designed locations, each presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities.
The locations are tiny and badly designed.
Arsenal of Destruction: Arm yourself with a vast array of more than 20 different weapons, ranging from powerful firearms to strategic grenades.
This is probably correct though the weapons are probably badly implemented and but one or two are locked at the start.
Prepare to answer the call, honor your duty, and engage in warfare like never before. “Call of Honor Duty of Warfare” is a solo-player masterpiece that combines intense team-based action with a riveting narrative, delivering an unparalleled gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch™. Get ready to embark on a journey where every decision counts and only the strongest will prevail!
i… ummm… well… well all know that is bullshit!
The Actual Call of Honor Duty of Warfare
I was correct on most counts with Call of Honor Duty of Warfare. There was absolutely no narrative whatsoever. The AI is functional, but is simple: They run towards the enemy on set paths and automatically shoot when they see another enemy.The game plays itself. The area I played was boring and badly designed, with no real tactical options present, due to the AI. You start with one weapon. The game does not look as good as the provided screenshot. I guess the best way to show the game is with a sixteen second clip. Enjoy
So In the end, I basically correct about Call of Honor Duty of Warfare: It is garbage and not worth anyone’s time. It’s not the worst Midnight Works title out there, so it is getting a two, for the AI not being a complete embarrassment.
Overall: I predicted what Call of Honor Duty of Warfare would be, then played the game. I was mostly correct.
Verdict: Garbage
| Release Date | 2/23/24 |
| Cost | $12.99 |
| Publisher | GOGAME CONSOLE PUBLISHER |
| ESRB Rating | T |
PS. SwitchStars has been attacked by Midnight Works. They’ve directed their staff to file false harassment complaints against the channel. Its shady and scummy. But I do have to wonder why they haven’t attempted to take me down. Guess I’m not big enough yet to make a difference, though links to my Midnight Works editorial(linked up top) have popped up on Reddit and elsewhere. It’s also done respectable numbers and has great longevity.
Zom
If this game was on fire it still wouldn’t be worth pissing on it to put out the fire.