Infinity Ward just recently released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s Battle Royale mode, Warzone. In it, one hundred fifty players duke it out on a single map for the top spot. It adds variety to an already bustling multiplayer suite, and has so far left extremely positive impressions on those who played it. In fact, some might say it is the best the game has to offer.
While this may be true for some, others still prefer the smaller-scale Gunfight mode which launched with the game back in October. They both have have strength and weaknesses when juxtaposed with each other, as the ten entries below show. Ultimately, which one is better comes down to personal preference.
10 Warzone Is Better: More Variety
The beauty of any Battle Royale is the wealth of possibilities after dropping in. Will the player drop into a crowded area where everyone scrambles for the limited loot in order to dominate the early scuffle, or will they be in a secluded area, giving them time to think and strategize before heading into the fray? People know exactly what they are getting in Gunfight, while Warzone is unpredictable each time, leading to either an unexpected victory, agonizing defeat, hilarity, or a mixture of the three.
9 Gunfight Is Better: Fast-Paced Action
Warzone has plenty of downtime in between fights, while Gunfight throws players immediately into the action. In the four-player bouts, nowhere is safe. The maps’ designs prevent exploitative tricks from ruining matches. If one plays it slow the first round and wins, a good opponent will know exactly how to counter this strategy. If one grows tired of constant wandering around a huge area, Gunfight will immediately satisfy their need for shooting and action.
8 Warzone Is Better: Exploration And Experimentation
A well designed Battle Royale map always has its share of secrets. Since the mode just came out, numerous easter eggs and shoutouts are surely still hidden in Verdansk.
Players also experiment with different drop points and safe spots to see what works best for them. Some aren’t even as interested in finding enemies as much as they are interested in looking around and fooling with their buddies. Even though building isn’t a part of the equation like Fortnite, the world still feels like a small playground.
7 Gunfight Is Better: More Skill-Based
Skill is a part of Warzone as well, but luck plays a significant part in one’s success or failure. Good loot is the difference between victory and death. Gunfight, on the other hand, gives each team the same loadout, making for an even playing field. Winning is certainly always the product of superior first-person shooter skills, making victories all the sweeter.
6 Warzone Is Better: Free-To-Play
Warzone is free for anyone who owns an Xbox One, PS4, or a PC capable of running the game. The rest of the multiplayer suite is locked behind a purchase of the base game. Friends reluctant to buy the whole package can still get in on the action. If they like it enough, maybe they’ll purchase the whole game and play its stellar campaign and other multiplayer offerings. One could argue against counting this as a reason to consider Warzone better, but a bigger and more varied player count is always positive for an online community.
5 Gunfight Is Better: More Unique
Gunfights announcement piqued interest in those who normally don’t play online multiplayer. The smaller scale and lack of loadouts went against modern multiplayer trends.
Upon release, the mode proved wholly unique in the modern online landscape. As cool as it is to have Warzone, it is certainly not exclusive to Modern Warfare. Battle Royale has been all the rage for a few years, and Call of Duty: Black Ops IV included its own version of the mode called Blackout, the series’ first crack at the genre.
4 Warzone Is Better: Vehicles
Warzone’s map is exceptionally large. Even with one hundred fifty players parachuting into the world, it is still possible to go several minutes without running into an opponent. Because of its size, vehicles like cars and helicopters are necessary for traversal. It also adds another layer of possibilities to the gameplay. Maybe an area is getting too hot and a squad needs to make a desperate getaway, so they hightail it on an ATV while bullets whiz by their heads. RPGs also get more use, as they destroy most vehicles easily.
3 Gunfight Is Better: Same Opponents For The Whole Match
Gunfight’s magic comes in recognizing an opponents strategies and trying to counter them over the course of the six round matches. Reflexes and aiming are only one part of the equation. If one knows how to maneuver around the map, they learn the opposing team’s patterns and always get the drop on them. Warzone affords no such luxury, and one never knows who is behind the next corner. Some appreciate the randomness of it, while others prefer a more personal encounter like Gunfight.
2 Warzone Is Better: Progression
Everybody starts out evenly when they parachute into Verdansk. Once on the ground, however, they start collecting loot, cash, kill streaks, and other equipment to help gain an upper hand. This progression offered in every match is an addictive element of most Battle Royale modes. Players want to drop in once more to hunt the best items they can find and become a one man army.
1 Gunfight Is Better: No Risk Of Immediately Losing
Somebody always has to be in last place for a Battle Royale. A few people are going to jump into a busy part of the map and immediately bite it. While the gulag offers a second chance, unskilled players might have a hard time in the one on one fights. Gunfight matches are short, but both opponents are in the ring for the whole duration. If one dies at the start of a round, they need only wait a minute at max for the round to start again. Lesser skilled players still manage to score at least a kill or two as well.
