Call of Duty: Ghosts (Xbox 360, 2013)

Call of Duty: Ghosts takes the world’s biggest FPS franchise, blows up half the planet, and says, “Good luck out there, soldier.” Released in 2013 by Infinity Ward, this entry flips the script on the usual “America saves the world” formula — this time, you’re part of the Ghosts, a ragtag group of elite soldiers fighting for what’s left of it. The story’s darker, the tone’s grittier, and the explosions are somehow even louder than your neighbor’s subwoofer at 3AM.

You play as Logan Walker, a member of the Ghosts — an elite squad that operates behind enemy lines in a world ravaged by war. The campaign blends stealth, chaos, and cinematic moments that feel straight out of a blockbuster. Whether you’re storming through a collapsing skyscraper or fighting underwater with your oxygen running out, Ghosts keeps the intensity cranked to eleven. And yes, Riley the attack dog absolutely steals the show. He’s loyal, lethal, and better trained than half your multiplayer lobby.

Speaking of multiplayer — it’s classic Call of Duty mayhem with fresh twists: destructible maps, new killstreaks, and custom squads you can level up even when you’re offline. Add in the chaotic “Extinction Mode,” where you mow down alien invaders instead of soldiers, and you’ve got one of the most unique COD entries to ever hit Xbox 360.

Whether you’re in it for the campaign, the multiplayer grind, or just to watch Riley tear through bad guys like a furry missile, Call of Duty: Ghosts still delivers that end-of-the-world adrenaline rush. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and relive one of the most explosive chapters in the Call of Duty saga.