Call of Duty: Ghosts is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It was released in November 2013 . The game is the tenth installment in the Call of Duty series and the sixth developed by Infinity Ward.
Set in an alternate timeline, Call of Duty: Ghosts takes place in the aftermath of a catastrophic event that devastates the United States. The game follows the story of a group of elite soldiers known as the Ghosts, who are fighting against a powerful enemy known as the Federation. The campaign mode primarily focuses on the conflict between the Ghosts and the Federation as they battle across various locations around the world.
In addition to the single-player campaign, Call of Duty: Ghosts features a multiplayer mode with traditional Call of Duty gameplay, including various game modes, customizable loadouts, and killstreak rewards. The game introduces several new features to the multiplayer experience, such as dynamic map events and the ability to play as female soldiers.
Call of Duty: Ghosts also includes an Extinction mode, which is a cooperative multiplayer mode where players must work together to fight off waves of alien creatures known as Cryptids. This mode features its own narrative and progression system, offering a different gameplay experience compared to the traditional multiplayer mode.
Upon release, Call of Duty: Ghosts received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise for its multiplayer gameplay, visuals, and variety of game modes. However, some criticism was directed towards the campaign's story and its lack of innovation compared to previous installments in the series. Despite the mixed reception, the game was commercially successful, continuing the Call of Duty franchise's trend of high sales numbers.
