Call of Duty Campaigns

Lex's first encounter with the 2003 Call of Duty was like stepping into a time machine; he marveled at the blocky graphics and the novelty of not being able to sprint, humorously noting that his character moved at the pace of his grandpa after Thanksgiving dinner.

Call of Duty: United Offensive Complete campaign

Lex, despite his seasoned gaming background, dove into "Call of Duty: Finest Hour" on PS2, quickly finding himself engrossed in its gritty WWII setting. His familiarity with modern shooters didn't prepare him for the unique feel of this older title, yet it was the blend of nostalgia and intense combat scenarios that kept his adrenaline pumping. Mastering the game's controls, Lex felt the rush of nostalgia, each mission reminding him why he fell for the franchise in the first place.

Lex, seasoned in modern combat games, dove into Call of Duty 2 expecting a walk in the park, only to find himself outmaneuvered by AI enemies that seemed to have a PhD in guerilla warfare.

Call of Duty 2: Big Red One - These Nazis 'Bout to Get MY Big Red One Lex, jumping into "Call of Duty 2: Big Red One" for the first time, finds himself in a wild ride through WWII, dodging bullets and accidentally yelling "oops, wrong button!" while trying to reload. He's not just fighting Nazis; he's also battling the game's quirky controls, all while NOT enjoying Mark Hamill's voice guide him through the chaos like a very confused, woke Jedi.

Lex, diving into "Call of Duty 3" for the first time, navigates the intense WWII setting with a mix of awe and confusion, struggling with the game's unique mechanics like vehicle control and tight level design. Despite the initial pixelated and blocky graphics on his setup, he quickly becomes engrossed in the historical campaigns, adapting to the game's steep learning curve with each mission.

Lex sits down with his controller, the pixelated graphics and blocky models of "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" from 2007 flickering on his screen, a clear sign he's diving into a retro classic. He navigates through missions with less-than-realistic physics and simpler AI, the nostalgic soundtrack and limited texture detail screaming that this is a throwback to the golden era of gaming.

Lex, diving into "Call of Duty: Roads to Victory" on his PSP for the first time, was immediately struck by the game's crappiness, experiencing the inaccuracies of historical battles through the eyes of American, British, and Canadian soldiers. Despite some control challenges, Lex enjoyed the variety of missions, from engaging in intense firefights to operating mounted machine guns, appreciating the game's attempt to bring the cinematic intensity of Call of Duty to a handheld console.

Lex dusted off his old console and launched Call of Duty: World at War, his heart racing as he navigated through the gritty campaign's opening mission, the visceral sounds of battle reigniting memories from 15 years ago. He grinned at the sight of the first level, "Semper Fi," feeling a rush of adrenaline as he took control, the game's brutal realism hitting him like it was the first time.

Lex, returning to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) for the first time since its release, was hit with a wave of nostalgia as he navigated through the classic campaign, marveling at how well the story held up. In multiplayer, he struggled to adapt to the old-school mechanics but couldn't help grinning at the chaos of matches on maps like Highrise, reliving the glory days of gaming.