The waters have been stirred in the Call of Duty community surrounding the concept of a game mission reminiscent of the infamous ‘No Russian’ episode. The Reddit user CagedRex31 has initiated a discussion on this hot topic, probing into what the community really wants.
Summary
- There’s a divide in the community over the desire for controversial missions.
- Some players want edgier content, while others advocate against it.
- The motive behind this divide seems to stem from nostalgia and the desire for impactful gameplay.
The Divide in Desire
ProdMikalJones writes, ‘for the most part people just wanna be edgelords on the internet – that’s why’. It is interesting how the divide in what the player base wants may simply be attributable to the different personalities and tastes of the internet populace. Yet, others like Kiwi_Doodle, believe it’s time to move on and stop comparing every new mission to the past.
Reviving Controversial Themes?
Some users suggested CoD could explore deeply disturbing themes for shock value. But, is that really what we need? adamircz eloquently outlines how the mechanic and design of these controversial missions often overshadow their purpose and impact.
The Gradual Shift Over Time
Games today are not completely devoid of controversy, as pointed out by Imaginary_Monitor_69 who illustrates how recent games like MW 2019 echo elements of ‘No Russian’. It appears the appetite for ‘fucked up’ elements still exists, but CoD is presenting them differently now.
Ultimately, it seems that the longing for a ‘No Russian’ esque mission stems from a desire for a more daring, boundary-pushing model of storytelling – one that stirs controversy, inspires debate, and leaves an indelible mark on the player, much like its predecessor did. Some even question if the introductory statement ‘for mature audience only’ is merely a rating, or an invitation to step back into the grittier, more morally ambiguous world of CoD’s past.