From Polygon · Ari Notis · · 1m
Call of Duty 4 Parry Chaos
Modern Warfare 4's parry mechanic baffles players with over-the-top difficulty.
In brief
Modern Warfare 4's parry mechanic baffles players with over-the-top difficulty. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 requires precise parry timing to beat a boss fight, halting momentum from earlier action sequences. Originally reported by Polygon.
Modern Warfare 4 Campaign
The game starts with soldiers in Hajin, South Korea, facing North Korean bombings.
First Mission: Out in the Cold
Captain John Price infiltrates a Manhattan nightclub without weapons, facing bouncers.
Parry Mechanic
Pressing L to block before being hit allows parrying bouncers and punching them in the face.
“Press L to block just before being hit to parry.”
Nightmare Boss Fight
A boss fight against Makarov requires perfect parry timing to win, with instant failure if missed.
North Korean Mission
An unnamed soldier ransacks a rural hamlet in North Korea searching for a regime dissident.
“Press L to parry.”
Parry Controversy
The parry mechanic feels out of place in a Call of Duty game, halting momentum from earlier action sequences.
Conclusion
Modern Warfare 4's parry mechanic creates a frustrating boss fight that disrupts the game's momentum.
What it means
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 requires precise parry timing to beat a boss fight, halting momentum from earlier action sequences.
