Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

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7.6

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  1. NameAvailable
    May 6, 2020
    2
    The game suffers from the same optimization issues that MWR had. It also doesn't feel as big of a step up as the first one did. I think the game is fine without multiplayer and spec ops but when judged as a remaster to an already existing game, it doesn't hold up.

    I also noticed that the difficulty seems to have been artificially increased on all levels, making the game a challenge on    The game suffers from the same optimization issues that MWR had. It also doesn't feel as big of a step up as the first one did. I think the game is fine without multiplayer and spec ops but when judged as a remaster to an already existing game, it doesn't hold up.

    I also noticed that the difficulty seems to have been artificially increased on all levels, making the game a challenge on all difficulties. I wanted to play through on regular first to stop and smell the roses but it felt more like hardened. I went back to the original MW2 to check and that seemed to be the case.

    Overall it doesn't feel like a big step up from the original MW2 and I hope they fix some of the optimizations issues (but given MWR's track record I don't think that will happen.) If they remaster MW3 (I hope not), they seriously need to use their new engine (used for CoD 2019) because their old one is showing it's age.    … Expand
  2. Junglist724
    Jan 20, 2021
    0
    Battle.net store states HDR support but it doesn't actually support HDR on PC.
  3. handsup
    May 20, 2020
    0
    Worst gane I‘ve ever „played“ since the first mission „teamplayer“ insn’t playable. It‘s bugged, at the end Sheppard won‘t spawn and noone moves.

    Regret buying this game.
  4. empleat100
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Activision is disgrace. They didn't include multiplayer. And they said as the reason, that they don't want to split player base. Which they were doing all time along and didn't have problem with it! They realize no one would play their current crappy CoD games, like Modern Warfare, which is 12/24hz tick and has huge input lag... Greedy company introducing random loot boxes and microActivision is disgrace. They didn't include multiplayer. And they said as the reason, that they don't want to split player base. Which they were doing all time along and didn't have problem with it! They realize no one would play their current crappy CoD games, like Modern Warfare, which is 12/24hz tick and has huge input lag... Greedy company introducing random loot boxes and micro transactions - wants you to pay 60$ for game and another 50$ for season pass... in game, which will be replaced by another in 1 year...… Expand
  5. justletmewrite
    Jun 28, 2021
    0
    This is not a complain about the lack of the multiplayer/spec ops!

    What do you need for the good remastered game? It's all subjective, but, as for me, I prefer what they exactly did with the first Modern Warfare: all the same but better graphics. And perhaps something additional, like easter eggs. What else do you need for the remastered version of the single player of the multiplayer    This is not a complain about the lack of the multiplayer/spec ops!

    What do you need for the good remastered game? It's all subjective, but, as for me, I prefer what they exactly did with the first Modern Warfare: all the same but better graphics. And perhaps something additional, like easter eggs. What else do you need for the remastered version of the single player of the multiplayer targeted game? It's a first person shooter that requires you to go from A to B, killing your enemies all the way, not some Far Cry-like single player game, you know what I mean.

    I'm a big fan of the single player campaign. MW2 may not have the best plot in CoD series, especially compared with Black Ops1-2, but the game is definitely superior at atmosphere and immersion. The plot may be like "Russia Bad, 'Murica Good", but It is only on the surface, trust me. As for the immersion and atmosphere, you know, this is the first and last CoD that gave me such cinematographic experience. Black Ops1-2 and MW3 tried so bad, but they couldn't reach the level of MW2. All of this I'm talking for the "Modern Warfare 2" released in 2009. What went wrong and why did I gave the remastered version 0 points?

    1. Something is wrong with the soundtrack. Sometimes I hear it, sometimes I don't. It was critical for me since MW2 soundtrack is the best in CoD series IMHO plus it suits it best.

    2. Facial expressions and animations that made it look like it was some acting scene from kindergarten. In short, a lot of inappropriate moves of the characters, unnecessary pauses, but what was unforgiving point for me was the changes they made for the character of General Shepherd. You can say anything you want, but when you force your character to look evil just like the caricature it's not a good idea. Shepherd doesn't throw you at the beginning "Team Player" mission, for example. The old Shepherd was an antagonist but he was an american patriot, almost like the character from Dr. Strangelove film. The new Shepherd is a caricature, the developers of the remastered version treat the gamers like "Look, He is evil! He is bad!". I have no idea guys why it happened to be like this but it's such a shame for the company that makes AAA games. Really? messing up at animations?

    3. Original MW1 and MW2 were made with the same engine, but you could literally see the difference. But this isn't going to go with the remasters of these two. MW2R is basically a MW1R with different levels and guns (gun sounds are the same though).

    4. Bad timing at the end of the game where it says "developed by Infinity Ward". Doesn't match with the music. Yeah, I know, it's such a little thing, but, you see, from such moments you become aware of the real treatment towards the consumers. That was a very lazy move guys, I'm just shocked.

    And all this for 20$? If you're a fan of the game and want to be disappointed by yourself, take it when it's sales time.

    Almost 10 years of waiting and we've got this. All of the gaming community knows that It would have been much better for them If they just left the CoD series to the real&true Infinity Ward. I'm 100% sure that they would make the remastered version better.    … Expand
  6. AlexF1
    Mar 4, 2023
    0
    0 score for NATO propaganda,

    why Russians are always bad, why Anglo-Saxons are always good.
    when in real life it's the other way around..

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Overpowered Noobs
    May 28, 2020
    50
    A fresh coat of paint, while aesthetically pleasing, cannot hide the tone-deaf, greedy tactics behind this mess of a remake.
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  2. GameStar
    May 11, 2020
    74
    Neat shooter remake, which despite its plot weaknesses entertains just as well as back then. Without multiplayer, it is, however, a rather thin package.
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  3. GameSkinny
    May 6, 2020
    80
    Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is a mostly commanding return of the game's classic single-player, though not without a few hiccups.
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