Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. MarcV
    Jan 16, 2010
    4
    I have played only COD and MW games, Only play MP.......... Waiting paitenty for Bad Company 2......... IWNET and non-dedicated servers SUCK. Too many hacks and non-objective players. I see the language and racism is like my kids XBOX, thats wht he doesn't have XBOX live anymore. I like the graphics and gameplay though, thats why I voted as i did. Beware this title
  2. NicolasM
    Jan 16, 2010
    2
    I gave it only a 2. Why? Because it continued the story and have slightly better graphics than the first. Apart from that, the game has identical gameplay, very short campaign (although intense), poor multiplayer experience (host changing, very poor average ping, cheaters and no way to kick....). This game is way too commercial to receive all the positive feedback it's getting, IW I gave it only a 2. Why? Because it continued the story and have slightly better graphics than the first. Apart from that, the game has identical gameplay, very short campaign (although intense), poor multiplayer experience (host changing, very poor average ping, cheaters and no way to kick....). This game is way too commercial to receive all the positive feedback it's getting, IW pulled a dirty trick and it worked...… Expand
  3. RobH
    Jan 17, 2010
    0
    This thing is a pathetic hack of a second rate console shooter. VAC is a complete joke to the point that cheat sites are openly advertised during the game. For me and the other person trying to play this honestly, it's a waste of time.
  4. jordanb
    Jan 17, 2010
    0
    game does not even come close to what they said the game would offer. wall hacks aim bot in almost every game. LAG? yeah there is lag only person with a good ping is the host. and don't tell me that 100-150 ping is good. and cellphone bars to show ping? wtf and bars for ping i don't even join server with ping over 60. so in all Infinity ward are liars and should all be hung to die
  5. WayneE
    Jan 19, 2010
    2
    The best part is the single player and it's not long enough. This game will fall off the market when the new Battlefield comes out in March.
  6. TedS
    Jan 19, 2010
    3
    Good graphics, runs well (FPS), good animations and a great voice cast, but MW2 fails on some of the most basic levels. The singleplayer has it's intense moments, and the storyline holds up pretty well, but the singleplayer experience is mostly a running sprint from point A to B. Not to mention incredibly short, a decently hardcore gamer will beat it in one sitting. This game is Good graphics, runs well (FPS), good animations and a great voice cast, but MW2 fails on some of the most basic levels. The singleplayer has it's intense moments, and the storyline holds up pretty well, but the singleplayer experience is mostly a running sprint from point A to B. Not to mention incredibly short, a decently hardcore gamer will beat it in one sitting. This game is severely lacking "taking cover" mechanics that other modern combat games have implemented. This is the "pinnacle" game in modern combat, how about making it at least partially realistic. We also see no progression of the game dynamic since MW1, this is obviously a product meant to take advantage of a successful prequel. I am suddenly reminded of Star Wars Episodes 1-3, MW2 is the Phantom Menace... Speaking of realistic, the multiplayer is pretty much a joke. The maps are small, the combat is like playing unreal tournament or something, IW tried to force so much action in to compensate for the lack of normal server player sizes that it becomes a repetitive borefest. Forget that a riot shield blocks bullets, cause all you need is a knife. Quite the disappointment from IW, obviously a game geared towards the consoles and totally forgetting the PC fans in their early years. I hope that their next installment is worth at least 30 dollars instead of 60.… Expand
  7. vundo31337
    Jan 2, 2010
    0
    garbage...more hackers than COD4...and activision will not refund the game.
  8. MasonA
    Jan 2, 2010
    0
    People buy this game for the multiplayer. that was absolutely destroyed. Thanks a lot IW. horrible horrible experience. DO NOT BUY.
  9. AlainL
    Jan 21, 2010
    0
    The multiplayer just su**s. The LAG is horrific. There are way too many HACKERS. Weapons are not balanced (in my opinion). The killstreaks are too overpowered ( getting more than 20 kills with 1 reward is overpowered I think).
  10. JasonH
    Jan 20, 2010
    0
    By far and away the MOST overhyped game of ALL time. Bar none. Unbelievable. COD had very strong appeal to me in the 32 player (bot fillable) multiplayer. I'll go back and play that again before I retry this junk.
  11. jimbo
    Jan 22, 2010
    3
    The game is great except for all the holes in the online play. Hacks hacks hacks, i want to resell my game because infinidy has failed to stop the hacks and cheats.
  12. Tommy
    Jan 22, 2010
    2
    I think it`s a game that needs much fixing. There is a few things that irritates me about Modern warfare2 multiplayer. One thing is the conection problems. At times it seems almost imposible to join in on a multiplayer online game. (witch kinda sux since that was the reson for me to buy the game). And other times it`s not possible to find your frinds ( that is already online) in game. I think it`s a game that needs much fixing. There is a few things that irritates me about Modern warfare2 multiplayer. One thing is the conection problems. At times it seems almost imposible to join in on a multiplayer online game. (witch kinda sux since that was the reson for me to buy the game). And other times it`s not possible to find your frinds ( that is already online) in game. This are things that should NOT be problems with on a online based game when it goes for sale. Hope they can fix it soon or i imagine they wil loose many buyers. For me it`s not hard to decide what to delete if i ever need any free space on my harddrive as long as the online problems don`t get fixed. Two Thumbs down for Modern warfare2 multiplayer.… Expand
  13. BertP
    Jan 24, 2010
    1
    Multi player doesn't work! Get disconnected all the time. And I'm not the only one who has that problem, but IW doesn't come with a solution
  14. ArturR
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    Last time in my live I purchase COD. Short single player and console like multi player without dedicated servers. Sorry guys "0" is my score.
  15. GDTaylor
    Jan 24, 2010
    2
    1)Single player os great. 2) Graphics Great. Omg what a waist of money. lagg isues and hacks. i feel cheated and empty as a i was chaffed by a friend.
  16. LucasM
    Jan 25, 2010
    2
    the game call of duty 4 mw2 is an amazing game! What intrigues me is the fact that more steam IW not take a position on the server cyclical trends, but I believe that the vast majority of players want MW2 dedicated server, but as I do not know if you have the will to keep active players, I recommend to consider this option because I'm in MW 2 to 2 months and if the steam over the IW the game call of duty 4 mw2 is an amazing game! What intrigues me is the fact that more steam IW not take a position on the server cyclical trends, but I believe that the vast majority of players want MW2 dedicated server, but as I do not know if you have the will to keep active players, I recommend to consider this option because I'm in MW 2 to 2 months and if the steam over the IW do not reply to the players, and in March will go to the bad company (2) where there are dedicated server ... no more words Maia Lucas Brazilian player… Expand
  17. DJW
    Jan 26, 2010
    3
    The score 0 is a little harsh, i thought single player was fun, even though it was short and easy. Multi player was the reason I bought this game though, and I was definately disappointed. The maps are pretty repetitive, you can't take cover behind anything that can't be shot through, and the hackers are everywhere. Aimbot galore. The aimbot hacks ruin the fun you may as well The score 0 is a little harsh, i thought single player was fun, even though it was short and easy. Multi player was the reason I bought this game though, and I was definately disappointed. The maps are pretty repetitive, you can't take cover behind anything that can't be shot through, and the hackers are everywhere. Aimbot galore. The aimbot hacks ruin the fun you may as well just leave. I like the gun attachments, but the excessive killstreak rewards are a little much. Nothing like getting shot through a roof by a helicopter over and over. COD 4 was way more fun, but I will still game out on this one.… Expand
  18. BobD.
    Jan 26, 2010
    0
    Bad porting, and horrific backwards step in MP online make this a complete pass. Don't bother. Wait for BFBC2.
  19. MikeB.
    Jan 26, 2010
    2
    Looks great but it's just an arcade game with too many ways to cheat. Dying in the game should not be rewarded with just another spawn getting full ammo. Especcially in multiplayer this screws up fair play, you can just run into an ambush, guns blazing, grenades and tubes flying around. It all doesn't matter. Don't save your ammo or be carefull not to get killed, for a Looks great but it's just an arcade game with too many ways to cheat. Dying in the game should not be rewarded with just another spawn getting full ammo. Especcially in multiplayer this screws up fair play, you can just run into an ambush, guns blazing, grenades and tubes flying around. It all doesn't matter. Don't save your ammo or be carefull not to get killed, for a quick respawn restores your misserable life.… Expand
  20. Ovski
    Jan 27, 2010
    2
    Worst multiplayermode ever and now i stop as this will not pass the review if I continue in my own words. The game itself is great but for what they did to the PC multiplayermode they deserve a rating of 0!
  21. Tafft
    Jan 28, 2010
    4
    ive played cod4 to death and still do reason being i can play on private servers and there are no cheaters! on our server . mw2 is great the graphics are cool and the gameplay to .. to be honest STEAM .......WTF!!!!! i paid good money for this game and we the payin customer should have the right to have private servers!!
  22. TimB.
    Jan 29, 2010
    1
    IW got lazy. riding on the success of CoD4 these guys made a half assed sequel and it becomes the most overrated over consumed POS in recent years. The story sucks. CoD4s story made sense was immersive and realistic (aside from one guy killing thousands) but in MW2 the story is muddled up, has huge plot holes (why the hell did one of makarovs guys show up in a panic room in arcadia?) and IW got lazy. riding on the success of CoD4 these guys made a half assed sequel and it becomes the most overrated over consumed POS in recent years. The story sucks. CoD4s story made sense was immersive and realistic (aside from one guy killing thousands) but in MW2 the story is muddled up, has huge plot holes (why the hell did one of makarovs guys show up in a panic room in arcadia?) and some of the silliest twists ever. The multiplayer is more of the same, the maps are worse the assault rifles are OP and the attachments and perks are game breaking. The amount of glitching online in ridiculous. Apparently their own P2P servers beat out dedi + punkbuster and admins. Spec Ops is alright when it stops lagging which is seemingly never and the split screen is for some reason two small boxes in either corner of your TV??? Overall I had high expectations for Modern Warfare 2 and was very let down by this poor offering.… Expand
  23. RomansItaly
    Jan 29, 2010
    2
    Pro: Graphics and Audio are Amazing. Con: Game Play is horrible due to how many people have Aim Bots, and Hacks it ruined game play. Am I happy? Not at all, I spent money on this game just in time to see everyone hack this game and use cheats to win. Made me go back to playing COD5. Not sure if I'll consider another COD Version.
  24. FrodgeM.
    Jan 31, 2010
    0
    Single player was ok, spec ops was cool, multiplayer can be seen to be as "First, shove glass through your eyes, then slowy attempt to chew gasoline, doesn't matter if you swallow or not, put your feet in the sinks garborator while sitting inside the compactor, turn on the compactor, put your hands in a containor full of cockroaches and razor blades, shake thouroughly, pour crabs Single player was ok, spec ops was cool, multiplayer can be seen to be as "First, shove glass through your eyes, then slowy attempt to chew gasoline, doesn't matter if you swallow or not, put your feet in the sinks garborator while sitting inside the compactor, turn on the compactor, put your hands in a containor full of cockroaches and razor blades, shake thouroughly, pour crabs covered in fiberglass all over your body while trying to eat scorpions, and make sure you set the tiger pen's cage open before you begin." Enjoy?… Expand
  25. bigpimpn
    Jan 3, 2010
    0
    Lack of simple PC FPS features like dedicated servers and developer console ruin any capabilities of competitive play. "Picking the best host" is total bull and it has even chose my friend with a 1mbps line and an old athlon x2 939 4000+ over my 10 mbps line and far better gpu/cpu/ram... it chooses bad hosts and makes any pub multiplayer agonizing... in conclusion bad pub play + no Lack of simple PC FPS features like dedicated servers and developer console ruin any capabilities of competitive play. "Picking the best host" is total bull and it has even chose my friend with a 1mbps line and an old athlon x2 939 4000+ over my 10 mbps line and far better gpu/cpu/ram... it chooses bad hosts and makes any pub multiplayer agonizing... in conclusion bad pub play + no competitive play = bad game.… Expand
  26. drerappl
    Jan 31, 2010
    1
    Single player is too short! Multiplayer sucks simply because of no dedicated servers! Clans can not get any scrims on and its a hackers delight! Nobody follows any kind of rules! For tactical realism players don't waste your money! I'm just glad I got it as a gift and didn't waste my $$$ on this game!
  27. PyromaticTabby
    Jan 4, 2010
    3
    Storyline is stupidly rushed with a sprinkle of major plot holes, I very much get the impression that the original script was a lot thicker and that the developers attempted to cherry pick the parts they felt needed to include into the game to avoid being branded lazy, and as such the single player story arch violently swings around like a cat 'o' nine tails making it difficult Storyline is stupidly rushed with a sprinkle of major plot holes, I very much get the impression that the original script was a lot thicker and that the developers attempted to cherry pick the parts they felt needed to include into the game to avoid being branded lazy, and as such the single player story arch violently swings around like a cat 'o' nine tails making it difficult to care for the characters whose shoes you fill and at times to know why you're even playing them, at best the story is some kind of Jekyll and Hyde creation following much the same template as MW1 while ballsing up the pacing something fierce. Ignoring the Storyline, fundamentally the game is very much a carbon copy of the original MW1 game with the bells and whistles of an expansion, But at least the original left a fair amount of control in the players hands, with IWnet it is very difficult to attain a ping of under 100, the choices as to how many other players you wish to fight with is either 6vs6 or 9vs9 and you invariably cycle through the exact same maps with very little say in the matter aside from a skip map vote which is only good for one map. MW2 is in my opinion a Massively over-rated game banking on the success of the original, and yet failing to improve upon it in any meaningful way.… Expand
  28. WolvraiB
    Jan 5, 2010
    1
    This game is horrible. I played COD: WaW endlessly on the PS3, so I figured I'd give this one a try. The single player storyline took only 6 hours to clear and left me not caring what happened to the main characters because I kept getting pulled in and out of their shoes so quickly. Multiplayer is, simply, unplayable. There's tons of lag because IWNet fails to select a proper This game is horrible. I played COD: WaW endlessly on the PS3, so I figured I'd give this one a try. The single player storyline took only 6 hours to clear and left me not caring what happened to the main characters because I kept getting pulled in and out of their shoes so quickly. Multiplayer is, simply, unplayable. There's tons of lag because IWNet fails to select a proper host, hackers are running rampant on a game that is less than 2 months old, it's nearly impossible to connect to a game in the first place (and when you do, the host leaves/gets disconnected, and you're stuck trying to migrate to another host, which normally also fails), the matchmaking system is horrible since it puts a new level 1 with an entire game of level 70+ players, etc. I was put off from buying this game at launch because of the $60 price tag, and now I am wishing I had not given in. This game is horrible and I go out of my way to warn friends about not getting it. Infinity Ward does not care about PC gamers (Mouse Control is considered a perk now, according to the back of the box) and is only using the Modern Warfare name to cash in. And now that Blizzard has bought up Activision... well... there you have it. AVOID this piece of junk!!!… Expand
  29. MarkC
    Jan 6, 2010
    0
    Multiplayer review here... No dedicated servers can't work for a FPS game, enough said.
  30. Hotdaddy
    Jan 9, 2010
    0
    The hype for PC is clearly overrated. Have fun getting your 2 minutes of enjoyment every hour due to the massive lag this game has. There are no dedicated servers, so there is rarely EVER a game that has good ping. The host will have about 100, and everyone else will accumulate 200+, sitting in a pool of rubber-banding lag. The 86 Metascore clearly did not play MW2 online and rate it The hype for PC is clearly overrated. Have fun getting your 2 minutes of enjoyment every hour due to the massive lag this game has. There are no dedicated servers, so there is rarely EVER a game that has good ping. The host will have about 100, and everyone else will accumulate 200+, sitting in a pool of rubber-banding lag. The 86 Metascore clearly did not play MW2 online and rate it after, or they would've seen the major flaws of any gaming company. And we all know if you're going to buy MW2 you're going to play online. The 6 hour single-player campaign on veteran does not last you more than a week of fun. Not worth your $60.… Expand
  31. ManuelP.L.
    Feb 11, 2010
    4
    Los que hemos jugado con CoD4 en linea, basado en Xfire, notamos la tremenda diferencia en esta version de CoD4.2 Steam. En esta version Steam impone equipo y partida sin poder elegir servidor como pasa con X Fire. Lo encuentro bastante dictatorial e impositivo. El CoD 4.2 en su version individual ha mejorado por sus fases de nieve y mar. Por lo demas, la realidad de escenenarios es mejor CoD4.
  32. RobF
    Feb 11, 2010
    1
    Infinity Ward has completely betrayed the PC gaming community by releasing Modern Warfare 2. Not only did they simple port the console version over to the PC platform, they copied Xbox Live's matchmaking service that uses listen servers to match players and parties into game lobbies. On top of that, this service, called "IWNet," failed to meet its promises of cheat and lag free Infinity Ward has completely betrayed the PC gaming community by releasing Modern Warfare 2. Not only did they simple port the console version over to the PC platform, they copied Xbox Live's matchmaking service that uses listen servers to match players and parties into game lobbies. On top of that, this service, called "IWNet," failed to meet its promises of cheat and lag free gaming. Games are laggy and often rampant with cheaters. Furthermore, Infinity Ward has not addressed these issues at all. I, and many other gamers, have lost patience with a company that clearly cares solely about profits and not about their customers. They clearly don't care about the quality of their game, and they certainly don't care to fix the game. I will no longer be a customer of Infinity Ward.… Expand
  33. MosesM
    Feb 10, 2010
    3
    Well this was a disappointment, this game had so much potential but is ruined by an utter disregard of realism and some of the core gameplay mechanics that have drawn me to the Call of Duty series since 2 came out. Lets start with realism. While the original MW wasn't the most realistic multi-player game, weapons of similar types did similar damage and the way the guns handled at Well this was a disappointment, this game had so much potential but is ruined by an utter disregard of realism and some of the core gameplay mechanics that have drawn me to the Call of Duty series since 2 came out. Lets start with realism. While the original MW wasn't the most realistic multi-player game, weapons of similar types did similar damage and the way the guns handled at least resembled their real life counter parts. In MW2, IW essentially spits in realism's face, weapon damage is hideously flawed and poorly balanced. PLASTIC riot shields can stop sniper bullets, and akimbo is just terrible. Running around like a retard with a Desert Eagle in each hand essentially allows you to dominate everything in your path, lazy Halo 2 style reload animations are also a bit annoyance. Another problem has got to be that terrible overlay that covers your screen when you get shot, it causes terrible tunnel vision and IMO looks plain ugly, the old CoD2/4 style overlay worked fine and didn't guarantee a death the moment you were hit. Also, blood spattering over your eyes is a illogical when getting hit in any body part other than the face. Also, plastic AKs and uber tacticool weapons felt gimmicky and unrealistic. Everything felt over the top and over done. Before in the CoD series you were always a grunt, fighting on the front lines or a member of an actual Special Ops group (SAS). MW2 turns you into the ultimate special ops soldier where instead of fighting in historical or realistic fights, you are I don't know, on top of a Burger Joint in DC fighting Russians, at least the setting in MW1 was realistic, happening in plausible areas for conflict. Multiplayer is just plain terrible. Over done perks and weapon attachments make dying/killing even easier, Camping is worse than ever, hackers roam free thanks to IWNet. Xbox style matchmaking feels lazy and frankly stupid. I liked being able to sort through a generous list of servers to find one with the map/game mode that I want with a decent ping. And then what happens when IW drops support for MW2, will multiplayer just stop working? Being a Counter-Strike Source player, I understand the importance of community created content and maps in the longevity of a title, but it seems as if IW wants us to play this game and throw it out so hopefully we will buy the next piece of shit they turn out next year. Also, Valve's Steam system isn't the reason for the loss of dedicated servers. Steam is a distribution/publishing tool. After all, Valve understands the importance of dedicated servers IE. Team Fortress 2 (Which is amazingly entertaining), Counter-Strike, even Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 use dedicated servers (and those 2 titles generally have 4-8 people playing at a time). Well that was long.… Expand
  34. CasperD.
    Feb 1, 2010
    3
    The concept is good. The potential of the game is enormous. But, with the non dedicated servers and all the special attachments like heartbeat sensors and thermal scopes the game is not for the die-hard gamer. With the non-human anti-cheat system the game is crowded with cheaters, and no one to turn to. Worst of the Call of Duty series.
  35. TomRose
    Feb 16, 2010
    0
    Game fails to even achieve what the box claims it can do. Expect hackers to always whip your arse. Hosting, realtime play, and characters can all be hacked to the benefit of the hacker. Expect to be blown out of the water by a 45 year old nakid fat computer programmer with nothing better to do but show how steam security and this game just all out fail.
  36. IWNET
    Feb 18, 2010
    0
    This game is master fail at all, there is no dedicated server, Hackers are still fraggin around, I will never buy IW's game ever since they announced there is nothing wrong with game last month. No problem? Screw u IW, there are avrage 2 wall hackers and 1 aimbotter per fking server, have you guys played this fking multiplayer ever? and Lag problem is horrifing gameplay at ALL, and This game is master fail at all, there is no dedicated server, Hackers are still fraggin around, I will never buy IW's game ever since they announced there is nothing wrong with game last month. No problem? Screw u IW, there are avrage 2 wall hackers and 1 aimbotter per fking server, have you guys played this fking multiplayer ever? and Lag problem is horrifing gameplay at ALL, and single player was O.K, but not great as M.W1. so there was NO PROGRESS FROM MW1 AT ALL. now go do something better IW, you guys downed me down to the hell, good-bye.… Expand
  37. RonB
    Feb 4, 2010
    2
    After playing everything from Counterstrike to CoD4 MW, which i really enjoyed, this game proves a massive letdown. I am running a 20Meg fibre optic line yet i still struggle with lag. There is no option to play different maps, you are just stuck in with whatever group is starting. The preks though quite fun are mega overpowered. It is imbalanced and glitchy. Really not worth the After playing everything from Counterstrike to CoD4 MW, which i really enjoyed, this game proves a massive letdown. I am running a 20Meg fibre optic line yet i still struggle with lag. There is no option to play different maps, you are just stuck in with whatever group is starting. The preks though quite fun are mega overpowered. It is imbalanced and glitchy. Really not worth the +-£30 my girlfriend paid for it. I give it 2 points only because the story,though short, is entertaining and good to look at. If it wasnt for that I would have had to go with a 0-1. Please fix these issues because you are going to loose a large portion of your, to date, faithful customers.… Expand
  38. TobiasR.
    Mar 13, 2010
    2
    The long wait for Modern Warfare 2 wasn´t worth it. In my opinion IW & Valve had some nice conversations about working together short before the game was released. They were talking about "50:50 of the money"! The Singleplayer is a special one, but theres no really need to play it twice. It makes fun, but can soon be forgotten. The Spec-Ops-Coop Missions are nice but only just an The long wait for Modern Warfare 2 wasn´t worth it. In my opinion IW & Valve had some nice conversations about working together short before the game was released. They were talking about "50:50 of the money"! The Singleplayer is a special one, but theres no really need to play it twice. It makes fun, but can soon be forgotten. The Spec-Ops-Coop Missions are nice but only just an alternative to the Multiplayer, when there are too many hackers on each server! The Multiplayer: It is a very nice feeling, playing on a "hacker-clean"-server. Nice additions to Modern Warfare (1) and a realistic Tactic gaming -> IF you get a connection with 6 Players in one group. The perks and supportunits are quite realistic. Dont forget it´s still just a game. But whats the problem? -> As mentioned it´s the "no-dedicated server mode". People are free to use every weapon and do what they want, even if it destroys other player´s fun. This is what I firstly mentioned above. IW & Valve. Steam is ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY for playing online. If you play Counter Strike... well.. Hello Steam! But Modern Warfare could have been a real global clangaming-adventure but there is no Punkbuster. And even the"mighty" VAC (Valve Anti Cheat) program is useless to most of the hackers. My vote is so low not because of the game itself. It is a good one! But Modern Warfare 1 was the one and only game! And I think after so many years IW has to change their behaviour to the customer´s needs! I think more than 90% of all MW 2 players want and cry for a dedicated server mode. One Patch could be the answer to millions of sad and angry gamers. IW - DO SOMETHING! Valve - What is valve? GO!… Expand
  39. DerekL.
    Mar 18, 2010
    1
    This game is awful. Let's start with a few elements: the story, for example. The story is completely awful, with you bouncing around the globe for no apparent reason. The "airport massacare" level is not only painfully dark, but it's stupid. The only reason it happens is the artificial "game over" screen if you shoot the terrorists. You then apparently have to follow a shell to This game is awful. Let's start with a few elements: the story, for example. The story is completely awful, with you bouncing around the globe for no apparent reason. The "airport massacare" level is not only painfully dark, but it's stupid. The only reason it happens is the artificial "game over" screen if you shoot the terrorists. You then apparently have to follow a shell to Brazil for no reason, then rescue your old captain. The multiplayer? Don't get me started. Due to no dedicated servers (NO ADMINS), hackers run wild and nobody can do anything but leave the server. But because of the ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE matchmaking system, you'll probably get them in your group anyway! The best parts of the game are where you are trying to be stealthy, or those breaching missions, but those are spread over a very long and boring campaign. Was Infinity Ward trying to dissapoint fans? My explanation is that they created this game - IF it can be truly called a game - for the people who would buy it, play it, hate it, and not be able to return it. Isn't this how the Roman empire fell? The power players who used to have a sense of honor got greedy and started thinking only for themselves! I want the memories of the few hours I spent with this atrocity lobotomized from my brain! Although nobody could forget... "Ramerez, get the ... off the roof!" Heh heh.… Expand
  40. joew
    Apr 16, 2010
    0
    in its current state its worth nothing
  41. PaulAppeldoorn
    Apr 17, 2010
    4
    Truly disappoiting. Infinity Ward showed what lazyness can do to a once good game. This is nothing more than a cheap port from the console ( I guess the Xbox360) and still they dare to ask such a high price for this. Singleplayer is short and so-so. Multiplay is a pain. More than once a message appears when you're in the lobby, waiting for more people. Then you can't connect to Truly disappoiting. Infinity Ward showed what lazyness can do to a once good game. This is nothing more than a cheap port from the console ( I guess the Xbox360) and still they dare to ask such a high price for this. Singleplayer is short and so-so. Multiplay is a pain. More than once a message appears when you're in the lobby, waiting for more people. Then you can't connect to the host, then the lobby is suddenly closed, then its not possible to merge lobbies.... Once you're in the game it can easily be ruined by a bad host causing much lag. Only one can hope there'll be a patch soon that makes dedicated servers possible again. Conclusion: Shame on you Infinity! Next time develop a real PC version again!… Expand
  42. BenRassmussen
    Apr 17, 2010
    0
    Sorely Disapointed.
  43. DougP
    Apr 19, 2010
    1
    The game simply allows too many exploits. The first week the game was released there were people with aim bots, and walls. The lack of a dedicated server system ensures that the players being cheated against can do absolutely nothing against these exploiters, and as such the only worthwhile thing about this game is the single player campaign. this still only entertains a person for the The game simply allows too many exploits. The first week the game was released there were people with aim bots, and walls. The lack of a dedicated server system ensures that the players being cheated against can do absolutely nothing against these exploiters, and as such the only worthwhile thing about this game is the single player campaign. this still only entertains a person for the first play through and lasts maybe 5 hours. This game received my worst rating due to the fact that it was a complete waste of $60.… Expand
  44. RickyB
    Apr 21, 2010
    2
    Not much good to say about this game, the singelplayer is short and on the end it don't give any spoilers of the next MW3. about the multiplayer, its was fun at the release of the game, but after the first day the first hacks where coming out for the game, after that its not fun anymore for the legit players or the true fans from MW1. I hate they did making the match system instead Not much good to say about this game, the singelplayer is short and on the end it don't give any spoilers of the next MW3. about the multiplayer, its was fun at the release of the game, but after the first day the first hacks where coming out for the game, after that its not fun anymore for the legit players or the true fans from MW1. I hate they did making the match system instead of dedicated servers, and like we all knew about know, is that this game was all about JUST money, they diddnt care about the CoD fans. im happy that 8 contractors from IW resigned from there job (+ 2 who's got fired), i want to see how IW are going to act after this Failure. I know for sure im not ganna buy the next CoD's ever anymore.… Expand
  45. Serp
    Apr 27, 2010
    0
    In the begin I was very happy with this game but now.. It's now overwhelmed with hackers a system that don't even works just a rip-off from a console. And then they ask other PC gamers to buy a %@#$$ 15 euros for 5 maps and 2 of them are old maps. And all of this content stays allready on disk 2 !!! So you have to pay what you allready have. IW is lost now I hope that RE will In the begin I was very happy with this game but now.. It's now overwhelmed with hackers a system that don't even works just a rip-off from a console. And then they ask other PC gamers to buy a %@#$$ 15 euros for 5 maps and 2 of them are old maps. And all of this content stays allready on disk 2 !!! So you have to pay what you allready have. IW is lost now I hope that RE will make his return with finally a good game (what is NOT a rip-off from a console).… Expand
  46. SteveA.
    Apr 28, 2010
    3
    Pros - Great Singleplayer Gameplay, Although Short. - Great Graphics - Wide Variety of Weapons And Attatchments - Tons of Killstreak Options Cons - Lack Of Dedicated Servers Sucks - Maps Are Very Camper Friendly - Spawn System Is Awful - Cheating Everywhere - Terrible Community Support By IW - Worst Weapon Balancing I Have Ever Seen (Probably because they did not release beta) Guess its Pros - Great Singleplayer Gameplay, Although Short. - Great Graphics - Wide Variety of Weapons And Attatchments - Tons of Killstreak Options Cons - Lack Of Dedicated Servers Sucks - Maps Are Very Camper Friendly - Spawn System Is Awful - Cheating Everywhere - Terrible Community Support By IW - Worst Weapon Balancing I Have Ever Seen (Probably because they did not release beta) Guess its fun if you like teleknifing, hacking, pro piping (noob tubing), guns without recoil, camping for nukes, camping with a hertbeat sensor, sniping with a famas, or playing a game with an all around lack of requirement for skill.… Expand
  47. DannyE.
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    PC gaming just took a giant step backwards to the bad old days of dial up. For decades now every sequel has boasted more moves, more options, more, more more! MW 2 successfully breaks this proven formula by offering less, less less! For 10 dollars more than a new release game you get a SP campaign shorter than Crysis Warhead, which was a cheap exp pack. You also get inferior MP which PC gaming just took a giant step backwards to the bad old days of dial up. For decades now every sequel has boasted more moves, more options, more, more more! MW 2 successfully breaks this proven formula by offering less, less less! For 10 dollars more than a new release game you get a SP campaign shorter than Crysis Warhead, which was a cheap exp pack. You also get inferior MP which discriminates against those of us without ADSL2, and you get an MP game that slaps competitive MP in the face. And you could all this fewer content for a greater price.… Expand
  48. CharlesD
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The campaign is similar to COD 4, less credible and shorter, still on rails and hella scripted. But the main problem is the multiplayer: without servers and mods there's no community, so no clans, no tournaments, no competitions, plus IWNET is a lagfest brutally nerfed in gameplay (with rewards to the worst players ). This is the worst mp launched to PC, and supporting this game you The campaign is similar to COD 4, less credible and shorter, still on rails and hella scripted. But the main problem is the multiplayer: without servers and mods there's no community, so no clans, no tournaments, no competitions, plus IWNET is a lagfest brutally nerfed in gameplay (with rewards to the worst players ). This is the worst mp launched to PC, and supporting this game you will only can expect the things going worse.… Expand
  49. iippo
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This was supposed to be our main clan game. Well, somehow IW managed to fail foolproof concept and ruin the that was supposed to be THE game we are going to play with pals for the next couple years. Someone ought to be fired really. About cheating - ive seen two times cheater on our server and both times they were banned in a flash. Console-boys, dont go speaking about cheating when you This was supposed to be our main clan game. Well, somehow IW managed to fail foolproof concept and ruin the that was supposed to be THE game we are going to play with pals for the next couple years. Someone ought to be fired really. About cheating - ive seen two times cheater on our server and both times they were banned in a flash. Console-boys, dont go speaking about cheating when you clearly dont have any idea what youre speaking about. 9vs9 games would be enough for MOST clan matches, but atleast I do want to play 32 player fraghells in the cod4 shipment from time to time. So I dont get what people gain from the player reduction - just go play on 2vs2 servers if you like that kind of gaming. There WERE that kind of dedicated servers too you know?… Expand
  50. asdasd
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Its Shooting game 7 with BREATHTAKING GRAPHICS, EFFECTIVE GAMEPLAY, POWERFUL CONTROLS AND SIXTEEN NEW GUNS which brings nothing new to the genre or the industry. Also Nice corruption of gaming media there, Activision-Blizz, free tours and videogame hand-outs to the reviewers works wonders.
  51. ChrisF
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Console p2p multi-player is a step backwards by far. Dedicated servers were taken out and replaced by IW-net's p2p matchmaking this is not what pc players want at all. If IW were to man up and admit they made a mistake and add dedi's ill go and buy the game but to charge $60 for a pc game thats a copy of a console game HELL NO!
  52. JohnB.
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    The fact of the matter is, the PC version of this game is the weakest of the 3 by a significant margin. When a company goes out of it's way to not only snub the PC platform, but enact a long-term agenda against it, then anyone who games on PC should be stopping and scratching their heads, wondering if giving a company ilke that money is really a good idea. The game itself consists of The fact of the matter is, the PC version of this game is the weakest of the 3 by a significant margin. When a company goes out of it's way to not only snub the PC platform, but enact a long-term agenda against it, then anyone who games on PC should be stopping and scratching their heads, wondering if giving a company ilke that money is really a good idea. The game itself consists of a lackluster, on-rails 4-5 singleplayer experience and a multiplayer mode which mixes elements of Counterstrike with MMO-style level-grinding. Understandably, this is like crack to teenagers and frat boys everywhere, but purchasing this game is endorsing terrible attitudes towards PC gaming. I realise that some gamers are too weak to stand on any kind of principle when there's men to be shot, but it is heartening to see that so many obviously do care about the state of PC gaming and do not want to see it hijacked by Activision's greed.… Expand
  53. PantsmanM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I haven't bought the game, and so I haven't played the game. But I figure that that means my experience with it is the same as that of someone who preordered it on Steam, and since we're now beyond the launch date, that ought to make me qualified to review it, right? And I've gotta say, not being able to play a game I bought would totally suck!
  54. JulioJ
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    60 dollars for such a pathetic excuse for a "sequel". The single player campaign is fine, I am sure. But the multiplayer on the PC version has been dubbed and degraded down to a console level. 9v9? No dedicated servers? Host ping advantage? Instant failure to all the honest and loyal gamers out there that supported Infinity Ward. Knowing Robert Kotick, he will make IW release DLC later on 60 dollars for such a pathetic excuse for a "sequel". The single player campaign is fine, I am sure. But the multiplayer on the PC version has been dubbed and degraded down to a console level. 9v9? No dedicated servers? Host ping advantage? Instant failure to all the honest and loyal gamers out there that supported Infinity Ward. Knowing Robert Kotick, he will make IW release DLC later on that will allow for the PC version to gain the same elements as before back for a hefty price. 10-20 dollars I give it. No less.… Expand
  55. MadsO
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This vote is a statement. I am not going to stand by and see PC games being dumbed down because they have to be equal among all platforms. The day we settle for less only because other platforms cannot deliver the same is the day gaming will die. Use each platform for all it can do, do not dumb it down like this game has been.
  56. RandallS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers? No user modification? This truly is completely outrageous. If I wanted an Xbox game I'd go and buy an Xbox. Infinity Ward completely misunderstands the advantages that a PC has over an Xbox and as a result eliminated them in this game! I honestly can't put into words how appalled I am by how blatantly IW, a studio that I've always considered No dedicated servers? No user modification? This truly is completely outrageous. If I wanted an Xbox game I'd go and buy an Xbox. Infinity Ward completely misunderstands the advantages that a PC has over an Xbox and as a result eliminated them in this game! I honestly can't put into words how appalled I am by how blatantly IW, a studio that I've always considered innovative, has leaped backwards. This is unacceptable, and I will be returning my copy to Gamespot. IW needs to add support for dedicated servers and make things the way they should be. I've unfortunately lost trust in IW and will not be purchasing any more of their games without first trying them.… Expand
  57. RagenO
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Pre purchased this game and then cancelled my prepurchase upon hearing that PC gamers would not have dedicated servers. I went ahead and purchased the game anyway because I had to know if iwnet was all they cracked it up to be. It is most assuredly NOT. The only time I have little to no lag in a game is when I am hosting and even then everyone else is having huge lag issues. The Peer 2 Pre purchased this game and then cancelled my prepurchase upon hearing that PC gamers would not have dedicated servers. I went ahead and purchased the game anyway because I had to know if iwnet was all they cracked it up to be. It is most assuredly NOT. The only time I have little to no lag in a game is when I am hosting and even then everyone else is having huge lag issues. The Peer 2 Peer matchmaking system they included in the game instead of dedicated server support has made this game from the must have of the year to an also ran. True the marketing campaign will make this GotY material, but in truth MW2's MP portion is no better than that of a bad Counter Strike knockoff with a TON of lag. It's just not fun compared to that of CoD4. The SP campaign is as boring as the campaign was in World at War, which for many seemed as though it was on a set of rails with predetermined and obvious chokepoints. IW attempted to bring back the magic of CoD4's SP campaign but wound up going back a step in that aspect. I was lucky enough to be able to return my copy with a full refund and am now spending my Sixty Dollars on a game (or TWO) that are more deserving that aren't direct conosle ports. Save your money on this game. Get Borderlands, Left 4 Dead 2, Battlefield Bad Company 2, or any other game instead. This one just isn't worth it.… Expand
  58. ColtenM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Less features for an increased price tag. Gimped multiplayer with no dedicated servers. Does not have the features that i would like to see in a 70 dollar game. Activision and Infinity ward really dropped the ball on the PC version of this game.
  59. Meesterjojo
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Generic FPS. Cost is higher than previous games with less to show for it. More money, less content. More money. The MP is absolutely flawed and imbalanced. The storyline is like something from Hollywood, filled with completely irrational, unbelievable drama which they try to pull over on you by 'shocking' you with killing an airport lobby full of innocents. Shock value aside, Generic FPS. Cost is higher than previous games with less to show for it. More money, less content. More money. The MP is absolutely flawed and imbalanced. The storyline is like something from Hollywood, filled with completely irrational, unbelievable drama which they try to pull over on you by 'shocking' you with killing an airport lobby full of innocents. Shock value aside, the game is a boring rehash of previous games, and with less content (which having less of something so bad may be a good thing).… Expand
  60. CliffyB.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    How IW labeled this game a sequel without feeling any shame is amazing. *Features dumbed down *User options severly limited *9v9 *matchmaking *65 FOV *No modding *2 hour campaign at best for an experienced FPS player *Perks made even more stupid *Grenades of grenades *Visuals both graphical and stylistically show no improvement *Price point *Forced controversy The list goes on and on, How IW labeled this game a sequel without feeling any shame is amazing. *Features dumbed down *User options severly limited *9v9 *matchmaking *65 FOV *No modding *2 hour campaign at best for an experienced FPS player *Perks made even more stupid *Grenades of grenades *Visuals both graphical and stylistically show no improvement *Price point *Forced controversy The list goes on and on, this is supposed to be a full fledged title, yet it makes The Sims expansions look like AAA+ releases in comparison in terms of how much content is given. Most people would say games don't need to innovative to be good as long as they're polished, but this game doesn't even have that. Critical features that made the first game a fun time with friends have been taken out, essentially taking out the spirit of the first game by losing the community feel with the abandonment of servers. Another point would be this game being sold as a multiplayer game with a tacked on shoddy single player. When the hell did this become acceptable? Not only are they charging a premium on a game which frankly doesn't even deserve half its RRP, you're paying that premium for what essentially is a MULTIPLAYER ONLY GAME. How is this acceptable? Most reviewers avoid this point, must be the shine in their eyes from their gift packets, just like the Halo 3 ones. Yet this game will still sell, and Activision will blame piracy on pc sales even though they're selling a subpar game. They will most likely start rehashing this yearly and make a mint of it, just like they're doing with the Guitar Hero series.… Expand
  61. Jason
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The removal of many features that PC Gamers expect in any multiplayer First Person Shooter has made this game a tough sell to PC gamers, and Activision's sales will soon reflect the mistake they made.
  62. KyleH
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This game has completely and utterly failed in living up to what it was supposed to be every way possible. Not only was it gutted, ported and dumbed down; the game was entirely a mimic from the previous modern warfare. With weak gameplay mechanics that are completely unoriginal and flawed this game gets repetitive after the first mission. The only thing that was barely improved was the This game has completely and utterly failed in living up to what it was supposed to be every way possible. Not only was it gutted, ported and dumbed down; the game was entirely a mimic from the previous modern warfare. With weak gameplay mechanics that are completely unoriginal and flawed this game gets repetitive after the first mission. The only thing that was barely improved was the graphics. They introduced some new models textures and lighting, but even on the highest end PC, they are buggy and choppy at times. Overall Infinity Ward has betrayed its community, fans and fellow gamers as the money went straight to their head.… Expand
  63. MarcP
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game.... I dont know what to say 60$ for like 4 hours gameplay in singleplayer? Worst multiplayer support I've seen in years. At least 100 ping, you can't ban and so on. Why remove dedicated servers? Console gaming destroys PC gaming. You'll blame it on piracy anyway.
  64. csonkai
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    A pile of laggy dung, that's what this game is. You will be hard pressed to find players for this online in a few months. IWNet has all the flaws of battle.net without any of the positives. This game is unplayable online. Also the field of vision is restricted to only 65 degrees. It is like playing permanently zoomed in. Intolerable. If you are into a good experience then this is not A pile of laggy dung, that's what this game is. You will be hard pressed to find players for this online in a few months. IWNet has all the flaws of battle.net without any of the positives. This game is unplayable online. Also the field of vision is restricted to only 65 degrees. It is like playing permanently zoomed in. Intolerable. If you are into a good experience then this is not the game for you, if you want to see a completely implausible, downright insane, stupid plot that would make Micheal Bay blush, then go get it. Also the gun sounds in this game are awful. I'm not kidding, the guns sound like trashcans being beaten with sticks. Highlights of stupidity: the javelin anti-tank missle launcher can be used against people and helicopters, an automatic deployable minigun turret (it's like sci fi!), dual wielded weapons, shooting while riding a snowmobile. As for purely single-player complaints: the AI is as dumb as ever. They are heavily scripted, which means that all you have to do is cross a magical, invisible line to make them stop spawning. It feels more like a game of football. They tried to compensate for the retarded AI by making you fight a dozen of them every time and by making them Major League Baseball pros. They throw grenades with pin point accuracy. Like in all Call of Duty games. Conclusions: MW2 offers the following changes compared to MW1: laggy online play, heavily constricted field of vision, plastic guns, no graphical or gameplay upgrade whatsoever. Do not get it unless you like "purdy explosions."… Expand
  65. Dereka
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    payed for a full game and got half, what on earth were they thinking? just don't release a pc version if you aren't going to put the work in. I pray no one else makes my mistake and pays for this, just go pirate it please.
  66. JamesT.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game isnt worth any points since they took out the fundamental aspects of PC gaming and just ported over the bare minimum from the console version. Learn to make games for the PC, then port them to console. The console players will enjoy the game either way, when you go from console to PC you get pissed off people.
  67. Jim
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The big issue with this game was always going to be the multiplayer, so I was hoping that they'd at least be able to produce a mind blowing single player to resurrect something. Sadly, it's far too short to warrant any kind of good rating, and if anything seemed tired in comparison to MW which was a breath of fresh air. When people are expected to pay ridiculous amounts of money The big issue with this game was always going to be the multiplayer, so I was hoping that they'd at least be able to produce a mind blowing single player to resurrect something. Sadly, it's far too short to warrant any kind of good rating, and if anything seemed tired in comparison to MW which was a breath of fresh air. When people are expected to pay ridiculous amounts of money for this game, they expect in return to get a ridiculous amount of gameplay time out of it. As things stand there's a few hours in SP and about 2 hours in MP, before you realise that it sucks, cut-off and do something more worthwhile with your time. Shoddy effort, IW.… Expand
  68. MattS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Decent, but SHORT single player campaign. Horrible, butchered online multiplayer experiance. Missing many key features PC gamers typically expect to find as the norm. No dedicated servers, no lean, no console, no /record, max size of 9v9 but myself and most others are capping at 6v6. Should have been an expansion pack onto COD4 for what was offered.
  69. PatrickM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Too expensive. No dedicated servers. No LAN play. No mod kit. No point in buying this game. What is this a fucking xbox game? Sure, it has a story but it's short and not worth the 65$ price tag. And matchmaking will never a good alternative to dedicated servers. Ever.
  70. zanzabar
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    This game is all about the MP experience but unfortunately it was gutted and coming from cod4 its a huge downgrade, using a p2p connection and rotating the server on a persons computer laggs and forces at least a 150ms ping but also limits the game to 9v9, removes user generated maps and has no mod kit. this is unaceptable for a game thats purchased for MP only.
  71. AlexA
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Absolute and utter crap. No dedicated servers? What's the point of even having multiplayer for this game if there is no dedicated servers? Will NOT be buying it, and anything else from Infinity Ward again.
  72. RobertM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    With lack of dedicated server support, limited players per match and pared down features (such as inability to lean), this game lacks any reason for an PC player to purchase it.
  73. DannyT
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    With so many great custom stuffs like mouse control, text chat in game, and graphics settings(and as a bonus, I even saw some sound settings up there, amazing), laggy matchmaking system that seems very chaotic, 9v9 combat, this beautiful console port deserves a big 1.
  74. sam
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    While MW2 includes lots of great things. what it excludes is larger. a max of 9V9 pvp, no dedicated serves, have to use and install Steam, no real strong map creating/mod creating support. really hurts this game, it would definitely be an 8-9 star with those. i say wait till this is in bargin bin, or till those notes are changed.
  75. Pro5
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Most awaited game of the decade? Only according to the people who made it, it's actually the most over HYPED game of the decade and is frankly very very poor (on all systems but especially what they have done to the PC version). Aside from a very short SP game, the graphics engine is barely upgraded from the already dated on release COD4 engine. The reason the scoring is so low for Most awaited game of the decade? Only according to the people who made it, it's actually the most over HYPED game of the decade and is frankly very very poor (on all systems but especially what they have done to the PC version). Aside from a very short SP game, the graphics engine is barely upgraded from the already dated on release COD4 engine. The reason the scoring is so low for this one, is it's time the REAL GAMERS stood up and voted for the end of this kind of 'marketing over excellence' thing that goes on in the games industry. A collusion between websites/reviewers and game makers with these mega-hyped titles, because it's THESE games that keep the industry going and thus reviewers in jobs. Look at USER reviews from now on and ignore ALL review sites that take money from games companies (for advertising etc) it's a massive scam and the joke is on the gamers. MUCH BETTER GAMES OUT THERE THIS SEASON!… Expand
  76. PsyA
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Wth the removing of dedicated servers and an avaliable SDK this game is a waste of time and money. Also at Ben H. you have no idea what you are talking about, gaming is not meant to be oh my god look at these graphics, it is the gameplay, and the gameplay has been ruined, if you want a terrible game then go play on xbox or ps3. On dedicated servers you have your own server wide ranks, not Wth the removing of dedicated servers and an avaliable SDK this game is a waste of time and money. Also at Ben H. you have no idea what you are talking about, gaming is not meant to be oh my god look at these graphics, it is the gameplay, and the gameplay has been ruined, if you want a terrible game then go play on xbox or ps3. On dedicated servers you have your own server wide ranks, not world wide ranks so learn what you're talking about before you open your mouth. If it effects worldwide rank (which there are non) who cares. With current FPS's with dedi servers you don't see people "cheating to raise their rank" like you claim. And finally they're aren't any rumors, only truths, there are no dedicated servers or modding. You are a fool and I condemn you.… Expand
  77. Shan-TaH
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Remove of dedicated server and mods is making this game completely worthless. IWNet lag pretty bad, and hitbox are completely off. There is no competitve gameplay to begin with. Matchmaking doesn't even find host to play. There are plenty of problem for this game, not recommend for any of the casual gamers. This game is basically 60 dollars for 4 hours of campaign.
  78. DanB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game is vulgar, the developers are homphobes, or at least condone the homophobia within their community. There's a level where you kill civilians, they crawl away, blood leaking from their stomachs. This game is grotesque and the company is just looking for money through shock value.
  79. PeteH
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just for kicks, i can't. I could rant all day, but Activision sure don't give a shit, so I won't care about this title.… Expand
  80. DumbIWDUMB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    So buggy it's not even funny. IW did a massive Middle finger to the PC community, COD series started on PC not console. When is IW gonna get this through thier thick skulls. No dedis, 6v6 max. Yes 6v6. Only 9v9 on 1 gamemode.
  81. GarryG
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no mods. Points are given away like candy on Halloween.… Expand
  82. DavidC
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Great single player, but the multiplayer on the PC version is lacking severely. There is no excuse for choosing P2P matchmaking over dedicated servers. Most of my matches have suffered from lag, and other matches have ended due to the host leaving; the migration didn't work in this case. Matchmaking is a huge step backwards, and I cannot give it a higher rating due to the fact Great single player, but the multiplayer on the PC version is lacking severely. There is no excuse for choosing P2P matchmaking over dedicated servers. Most of my matches have suffered from lag, and other matches have ended due to the host leaving; the migration didn't work in this case. Matchmaking is a huge step backwards, and I cannot give it a higher rating due to the fact multiplayer is a huge component of this game. Matchmaking would work great in a perfect world, but unfortunately many people do not have the internet connection necessary to host games. The lack of dedicated servers also cuts back on the modding and customability of the game itself, which cuts back on it's re-playability. I also do not like the fact that you cannot create multiple profiles for different users. This is easy to do on the xbox version but completely ignored on the PC version. Overall, if you're looking for a smooth stable online, longterm game this one isn't for you. If you're interested in the single player game, like I was, borrow it from a friend, it's only 5 hours longs.… Expand
  83. SamH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    What can I say that hasn't already been said? Was a huge fan of CoD4, spent many hours playing. Honestly, I haven't even bought the game and don't plan on buying the game unless it all the multiplayer issues get fixed. Bobby Kotick, "We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to What can I say that hasn't already been said? Was a huge fan of CoD4, spent many hours playing. Honestly, I haven't even bought the game and don't plan on buying the game unless it all the multiplayer issues get fixed. Bobby Kotick, "We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games." Kotick later stated he tries to promote an atmosphere of "skepticism, pessimism, and fear" in his company and, "We are very good at keeping people focused on the deep depression."… Expand
  84. AlanB.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated server support, along with the 18-player multiplayer cap are a HUGE step BACKWARDS for multiplayer gaming as a whole. They could have done MUCH better.
  85. JayW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an insult to those who have invested in their PC for it's advantages.… Expand
  86. PhillipG
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Aim down sights, hold the trigger. That is the depth this game offers. Even CoD4 had basic level design. There's no gameplay value, and as a movie the plot is unintelligent rubbish. MP doesn't work at all on this platform so I didn't take it into account.
  87. GL
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Removing content from a game is foolish, and doing this while only including a short, shovelware-worthy campaign and a multi-player game worse than the original is simply foolish. Why would a developer do that?
  88. DougW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    no dedicated servers, no mods, the lack of console commands, the inability to have a say in who hosts the game, a lengthy pause while the game migrates to a new host if the currently selected host quits, no leaning, no option to record matches, and no way to kick or block trouble players, hackers, or cheaters. This game fails in the realm of the online FPS gamer.
  89. michaelm
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    IW butchered their own PC verision of the game. Its a direct console port PC gamers have much higher expectection when it comes to multiplayer THey just spat PC commmunity in the face and sad its just a rain, they stoped giving shit about PC fans. before i would at least pirate COD4 and play it online and contribute to fucking player base but now i won't even pirate this piss of IW butchered their own PC verision of the game. Its a direct console port PC gamers have much higher expectection when it comes to multiplayer THey just spat PC commmunity in the face and sad its just a rain, they stoped giving shit about PC fans. before i would at least pirate COD4 and play it online and contribute to fucking player base but now i won't even pirate this piss of consolised shit, just a waste of 11 gigs of space.… Expand
  90. RevR
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Nerfed the PC version. No dedicated servers. 9V9 Muyltiplayer? Feels like the 'Hollywood'izing of gaming! Game will appeal to most of its target audience 14 year old boys becuase it doesnt require any intelligence.
  91. BontaK
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    MW2 is a dowgrade of MW1. MW2 should be callde MW1, and MW1 should be called MW2. The game is nothing more than a lazy port of xbox360. The lack of dedi is such a killer, dedi's are what makes a online game a great online game. To be able to admin, mod and customize, this game lacks it all. Medicore options and lack of console command only hurts it more. It is even more medicore to MW2 is a dowgrade of MW1. MW2 should be callde MW1, and MW1 should be called MW2. The game is nothing more than a lazy port of xbox360. The lack of dedi is such a killer, dedi's are what makes a online game a great online game. To be able to admin, mod and customize, this game lacks it all. Medicore options and lack of console command only hurts it more. It is even more medicore to listen to the lame reasons IW is giving to justify spading the PC version into a console version with mouse support. For people who say that making the PC version more like console version to stem cheating, then they know nothing and are foolish. If I could return the game, I would do it in a heart beat.… Expand
  92. Joe
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game plays like an uninspired console port. With no dedicated servers, no lean, and a higher price than the console versions, this is one title that you should stay away from.
  93. AdamO
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedi servers just killed the game, and IW & ActivisionBlizzard don't give a shit about us - pc players !!! No prestige, no mods, Its just CoD 4 with new maps & weapons but it's worse ! so it's boring too !!!
  94. AUSC
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    Singleplayer is intense but too short and just spam your weapons to get hundreds of kills, multiplayer is BROKEN, out of 30 online games i have had 7 non-lag the rest i can bearly move and then when the host gets kicked the game freaks outs and i get migration errors. PATHETIC.
  95. MN
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I absolutely refuse to purchase a game of this caliber when the developer has so clearly chosen to inconvenience me for no reason. This game is a clear step down from the previous rendition, and one that seems to simply be pandering to the lowest common denominator, both in terms of story and in terms of acceptable multiplayer. Long story short, I wouldn't be paid to play this game, I absolutely refuse to purchase a game of this caliber when the developer has so clearly chosen to inconvenience me for no reason. This game is a clear step down from the previous rendition, and one that seems to simply be pandering to the lowest common denominator, both in terms of story and in terms of acceptable multiplayer. Long story short, I wouldn't be paid to play this game, especially considering it is a direct and blatant step down from COD4.… Expand
  96. MikeW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I own this game. It is a great looking game. It is really nothing more than an expansion however. The story mode is SHORT. The multiplayer is almost exactly like MW1. The lack of dedicated servers is a huge issue. Not being able to choose your ping is ridiculous. In team fortress 2, the home team almost always wins when there is a ping disparity, therefore ping affects performance. Since I own this game. It is a great looking game. It is really nothing more than an expansion however. The story mode is SHORT. The multiplayer is almost exactly like MW1. The lack of dedicated servers is a huge issue. Not being able to choose your ping is ridiculous. In team fortress 2, the home team almost always wins when there is a ping disparity, therefore ping affects performance. Since you cannot choose your ping, this will adversely affect performance. Moreover, what about modding weapon skins, sprays and things of that nature? TF2 has all of these things but Valve doesn't have piracy or cheating problems. I play TF2 40 hours per week and almost never see somebody that is cheating. Why has IW turned this game into trash?… Expand
  97. AaronH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated servers, leaning, modding community, multi-player functionality, and short storyline made me really wish I hadn't spent the money on this. The graphics were OK, but they hardly did anything to make the game enjoyable. This game is the epitome of poor developer decision, and was not worth my money at all.
  98. DoomGuy
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    -only 5 hour long campaign -no dedicated servers -they gave everything a brown colour to hide bad graphics -generic shooting game with no new aspects what so ever The fact that these "official revieuwers" all gave it such a high score obviously shows that SOME PEOPLE were given some money when nobody was watching. I mean, seriously? 60 dollarsfor a 5 hour campaign?do the math, people. -only 5 hour long campaign -no dedicated servers -they gave everything a brown colour to hide bad graphics -generic shooting game with no new aspects what so ever The fact that these "official revieuwers" all gave it such a high score obviously shows that SOME PEOPLE were given some money when nobody was watching. I mean, seriously? 60 dollarsfor a 5 hour campaign?do the math, people. This means you're paying more than 10 dollars per hour of gameplay. Sure, there's also online, but when they try to get away with stuff like NO DEDICATED SERVERS, it's just ridiculous. They made this game with as only purpose making money and had no regard for the quality of the game itself. The sad part is that there's still thousands of people who will buy it anyway, no matter what people tell them.… Expand
  99. MisterPI
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Big sh*t. No dedicated server, 9x9 player max, 100ping, no serious international war clan (cause if you are italian and if you have to play VS Swedish, i explain, if italians host the game they will have 0 (for the host) -> 40-60ping (for italian players) and swedish players will have something like 100-150 ping. What is cool for a multiplayer game wich havent a fucking dedicated server Big sh*t. No dedicated server, 9x9 player max, 100ping, no serious international war clan (cause if you are italian and if you have to play VS Swedish, i explain, if italians host the game they will have 0 (for the host) -> 40-60ping (for italian players) and swedish players will have something like 100-150 ping. What is cool for a multiplayer game wich havent a fucking dedicated server support ... nothing ... take your game IW and put it yourself in your proper ass, THIEVES !! … Expand
  100. AnonAnon
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Lol At Ben H.'s review. I shall try to deconstruct your main argument. >Most of these votes are becuase of some people wanted more than 18 players, so they can cheat there way in the ranks and spawn kill That's not cheating. That's just complaining that you can't get a kill just because everyone else is killing everyone else so either cry more or actually try to be Lol At Ben H.'s review. I shall try to deconstruct your main argument. >Most of these votes are becuase of some people wanted more than 18 players, so they can cheat there way in the ranks and spawn kill That's not cheating. That's just complaining that you can't get a kill just because everyone else is killing everyone else so either cry more or actually try to be more skillful. There are numerous guides and tips on how to handle this so I will not give you any as you can search it yourself. And it should be difficult to spawn kill as there isn't a specific point where everyone spawns as it always changes. Dedicated servers are a necessity to pc gaming as it is precisely what makes it different, multiplayer wise, from consoles. Without this, the game is pretty much a console port and if I wanted a console port, I would have bought a console game. Singleplayer is short and as awesome as the previous game but it still gets 0/10 from me because the multiplayer was what I was looking forward to, not the campaign missions. In short, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME ON PC IF YOU SUPPORT PC GAMING.… Expand
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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. 1UP
    91
    The PC version of Modern Warfare 2 is identical to the console versions in almost every way, and that's actually the problem. PC gamers have a certain expectation for online shooters. Removing dedicated server and user mod support from a game that's already $10 more than its predecessor seriously hinders the long term appeal for me.
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  2. Thunderbolt
    90
    Modern Warfare 2 will leave you breathless.
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  3. GamingExcellence
    92
    It looks better, it plays better, the story is more intense and the multiplayer is more inviting. And with the inclusion of SpecOps, the longevity of this game is sure to have increased as well.
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