


The Special Ops mode carries with it a unique levelling and ranking system, separate from that found in the multiplayer mode, which plays directly into the new Survival mode by governing the equipment you have access to. Star rankings aren’t just for kudos’s sake this time around however.

As addictive as ever, most of the challenges are available for co-operative play too, scaling up the difficulty appropriately to challenge you and a pal. You can face a mid-air plane-hijacking that’s reminiscent of James Bond, storm a submarine, collect nuclear waste and control camera-mounted security systems all within the space of a few breath-taking minutes here, with your efforts star-ranked according to your speed, accuracy and ability to identify the most valuable targets quickly. There are 16 timed challenges to face altogether, and each focusses your abilities on an individual skill. In Modern Warfare 3 the Special Ops modes are more fleshed out and varied than before.
