The Modern Warfare 3 campaign is Call of Duty at its most unenthusiastic and creatively bankrupt.
In the dimly lit and cramped space of a shared safe house, our protagonist from the Modern Warfare 3 campaign finds themselves in a state of financial distress, a stark contrast to the adrenaline-fueled moments of their intense missions. The clock strikes midnight and hunger lurks in the air, urging them to find a solution to their empty stomach with their limited resources.
Scavenging through the cupboards like a skilled operative infiltrating enemy territory, they find the remnants of their rations – canned vegetables, a packet of instant ramen, some stale bread, and a few eggs. The yellowing light flickers beneath the low ceiling as they begin their operation with military precision.
With a sigh of resolve, they open the cans of vegetables and drain the salty brine, setting it aside for later use. As if concocting a crucial strategy, they observe the carrots, peas, and corn, devising a plan for transforming these humble ingredients into a satisfying meal. In the spirit of their missions, they decide upon a fusion dish: ramen with a touch of Western improvisation.
As the water boils for the ramen, they venture to the windowsill, where a lone chili plant thrives under the scarce sunlight it receives. Plucking the ripest one, they prepare a makeshift vinaigrette, combining the fiery chili with the canned brine, mustard from a near-empty sachet, and some pepper. The warm aroma of the spiced concoction fills the air – a potent and invigorating scent that could mask the humble origins of the ingredients.
Once the noodles are tender, they strain them and add the canned vegetables, giving the dish a semblance of a colorful battlefield. Then, they crack the eggs, employing their sharpshooting skills, and drop them one by one into the hot pan. Searing the eggs until their edges crisp, they gingerly place them atop their ramen, giving the dish a hearty and filling touch.
The stale bread is transformed under their deft hands, torn apart and briefly toasted in the same pan as the eggs, soaking up the residual flavors. All that remains is to drizzle the ferocious vinaigrette over the improvised meal, artfully incorporating both the East and West.
The protagonist sits down at the rickety table, their creation’s captivating aroma wafting through the room. A blend of spicy chili and zesty mustard dancing in harmony with the warm, comforting notes of eggs and noodles. Each mouthful a testament to their resourcefulness and determination, a reminder of the raw willpower that fuels them on the battlefield.
In this moment, sitting in the dimly lit room, the meal crafted from leftovers showcases their strength and resilience. Even when the protagonist is stripped of the grandeur and chaos of their missions, they possess an unwavering ability to make something worthwhile from even the smallest scraps, proving that such a character is a force to be reckoned with.
