Call of Duty, commonly known as COD is one of the best online games in the gaming world. It is a action game which involves shooting the enemy team. There are different types of games in COD, multiplayer, offline, where you can team up with your friends against another group. The aim is to kill all the member of the other team without getting killed. You can use different types of guns, grenades, air strikes, drones etc to kill the enemies. Let’s see and understand the game. 

Getting to Know the Basics of the Gameplay Mechanics

It is necessary to know the primary gameplay mechanics since this is the basic skill required for playing. These are the basic actions that are present in all the COD games such as moving, aiming and reloading. In order to make these basics familiar, it is recommended to begin an offline multiplayer game, and then navigate through the control buttons.

Next, understand the secondary gameplay mechanics that are present in the different games. For instance, in Black Ops 3 there is a feature of double jumping and wall running. Play in the campaign mode or watch other players to understand these mechanics because they are not obvious in the game.

Comprehension of Time to Kill (TTK)

Time to Kill (TTK) is the measure of how long it takes to neutralize the enemy with continuous fire. COD games generally have low TTK values which implies that several shots to the enemy’s body will result in the elimination of the enemy. Knowing the TTK of the weapon assists one in controlling the usage of ammunition and not wasting time on reloads.

Understanding Multiplayer Mechanics

Once the player has chosen the type of game to play, they are taken to the lobby along with other players. The teams can be chosen at random; however, this does not apply to free for all modes. The minimum number of games played will be one round of the chosen game type and usually players are moved to a new game shortly after the previous game.

Leveling Up

In the COD, the process of leveling up is also passive and relies on the accumulation of XP points acquired for activities such as eliminating enemies and completing objectives. At the higher levels, you get access to new weapons, perks and this is the killstreaks. For instance, there are token based games, for example the games in the Black Ops series.

Custom Classes

 At level 4, you are allowed to create custom classes, which are sets of loadout including weapons, grenades, and perks. Custom classes usually consist of: 

 - Primary Weapon: Your primary weapon (for instance assault rifles, SMGs, sniper rifles and etc.).

 - Secondary Weapon: Secondary firearm or rocket launchers, grenades, etc.

 - Lethal and Nonlethal Items: Grenades and other tactical items such as flash bangs.

 - Perks: Enhancements that alter the character’s statistics (for example, bonus to the speed, more ammunition capacity).

 - Killstreaks: Bounus for multiple kills in a row (for example – UAVs, airstrikes).

 Effective Shooting and Reloading

 Sight down your gun for better aim (ADS). Only do this at close quarters or when you are about to shoot your enemy in the chest. Also, do not forget to reload often but only when it is safe to do so. If you are in a high risk area, you may want to transition to your back up weapon rather than reload your primary weapon.

 Watching the Kill Cam

 If you are dying often, watch kill cam to see how other players are killing you. This can be of great help in determining the areas that require improvement in your strategy. Some games also have an option for the so-called ‘Theater’ where you can watch the whole match again to evaluate how you performed.

Playing Offline

Depending on the COD game, you might have access to various offline modes: 

- Campaign: A Story mode which is very useful for the beginners to learn the game controls and mechanics.

- Nazi Zombies: A game that is focused on survival where the player has to fight off hordes of zombies.

- Spec Ops: A set of mini-game-like missions or objectives which were introduced in MW2 and continued to be used in MW3.

- Survival: A wave based mode similar to the Nazi Zombies in the game Modern Warfare 3.

Cover and Ammo Management

However, in COD, health can be regenerated, but the use of cover is still highly recommended especially in the hardest difficulty settings. Just know your ammunition. Always re-spawn after battle to make sure that you are ready for the next battle. Aim to not use the trigger and fire in a rapid manner, as this is rather ineffective.

Conclusion

Engaging in a game of Call of Duty can be very exciting whether you are in a online match or playing the campaign mode. In this case, it is possible to improve one’s experience in COD by selecting the most suitable game, understanding the mechanics of the game and identifying one’s play style. It is important to keep on practicing as well as learning from each match, and you will become a powerful opponent. Happy gaming!