Good news gamers, IGN has named Gameloft’s popular Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour its Free Game of the Month. This is one of the few times that the game, which normally retails for $6.99, has ever been made available at no cost.

Modern Combat 4 first hit iOS devices inDecember of 2012, and received a massive ‘Meltdown’ updatelast June. It’s powered by theHavok Engine,and has been widely praised for its console-quality graphics and smooth gameplay…

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From the App Store description:

The #1 FPS is back on smartphone with a new chapter to push the boundaries of mobile gaming even further. In the wake of a nuclear disaster, the only chance to avoid global devastation is in the hands of the few elite soldiers who must track down and rescue the world’s leaders from a frighteningly familiar terrorist group.

A few of the game’s standout features:

DIVE INTO THE MOST MEMORABLE ACTION THRILLER EVER– Feel the story’s dramatic intensity and see both sides of the story by also playing the villain, Edward Page.– Dominate the battlefield with a new tactical movement system!– Fight all over the world, from Antarctica to Barcelona!

EXPERIENCE CONSOLE-QUALITY GRAPHICS AND SOUND– Feel the chaos of war with console-like graphics, lifelike animations and dynamic objects.– The first Gameloft title powered by the Havok Engine for amazing ragdoll effects and the most realistic-feeling vehicles ever.– Improved sound & voice acting performed by a renowned studio in the movie industry.

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ENJOY A FULLY REDESIGNED MULTIPLAYER MODE– Forge your own gameplay profile with an improved loadout system & over 20,000 weapon arrangements!– A new specialization system with redesigned skills.– Lead your character to the top of the leaderboards with a new ranking system!

And finally, here’s your gameplay trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCulvhFX-MM

If you’re still not convinced, it’s worth mentioning that Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour comeshighly reviewed, and has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars in the App Store. Grab a promo code while you can from IGN’sFree Game of the Monthsite.