Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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  1. JosephB
    Dec 5, 2009
    5
    Modern Warfare 2 single player is a complete joy to play. The action is nonstop from start to finish. The Spec Ops is also pretty cool addition to the game. The Multi player on Steam is another thing. The issue I have is with the lack of security updates to stop the hacking / cheating. Steam and Infinity Ward are not doing near enough to deal with this issue. It completely kills the fun Modern Warfare 2 single player is a complete joy to play. The action is nonstop from start to finish. The Spec Ops is also pretty cool addition to the game. The Multi player on Steam is another thing. The issue I have is with the lack of security updates to stop the hacking / cheating. Steam and Infinity Ward are not doing near enough to deal with this issue. It completely kills the fun in playing the multi player. My rating would be a 10 if they would get the multi player hacking / cheating under control. I don't understand why they are allowing it to happen on such a great game.… Expand
  2. NeedForsleep
    Aug 9, 2013
    7
    Infinity wards "Modern warfare 2" is quite fun the campaign gets repetitive like any other game but the end of the world theme is pretty AWESOME! the fact that the Russians are invading the U.S is heart pumping at times but Russia for the villains is a bit overused for games such as these. IW has added a CO OP option which sets you in places from the campaign and offers a challenge likeInfinity wards "Modern warfare 2" is quite fun the campaign gets repetitive like any other game but the end of the world theme is pretty AWESOME! the fact that the Russians are invading the U.S is heart pumping at times but Russia for the villains is a bit overused for games such as these. IW has added a CO OP option which sets you in places from the campaign and offers a challenge like fighting off a bunch of solders in protective armor with only explosives or fight off hordes of enemy's in a building with you're friend even on veteran difficulty it's pretty fun. And the multiplayer is a mixed bag there is overpowered guns and killstreak and cheap death streaks such as you go into a last stand with you're pistol or when you die you drop a grenade and then there is One man army with it equipped you can switch to a different class at any time is people over use it and attach a grenade launcher on their assault rifle and every time they run out of ammo they switch over to their one man army and equips the SAME CLASS WITH A GRENADE LAUNCHER AND ONE MAN ARMY AND DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN! so would i buy it? yeah you can find it a gamestop for 12 or 11$ Pre Owned.… Expand
  3. GameReviews
    Aug 14, 2012
    7
    The PC version of Modern Warfare 2 is a little, disappointing. And I'm going to say why It is? It costs more, and It haves less multiplayer features than other PC shooters, exactly like GameSpot said. Still, this game stays fresh with the superb campaign and spec ops. 79 out of 100
  4. Dalek
    Jan 3, 2010
    5
    I expected more, I completed it in 6 hours. I would normally take a day or 2 if I got bored of it. Single player is pretty good, execpt it's short, I felt like hey it's the beginning. Now it's near the end. Multiplayer seems quite fun at first but then you realize your doing the same thing over and over, kill, level up, dead, dead. Lose, win. There are other game modes but I expected more, I completed it in 6 hours. I would normally take a day or 2 if I got bored of it. Single player is pretty good, execpt it's short, I felt like hey it's the beginning. Now it's near the end. Multiplayer seems quite fun at first but then you realize your doing the same thing over and over, kill, level up, dead, dead. Lose, win. There are other game modes but they take some time to get use to and alot of them suck. They didn't do dedicated servers to stop random settings and to ruin the users expirence. But what I'm not happy about is 8 - 12 players. 6 vs 6 seems like an ok ammount, they just need to make the maps a little bit smaller in my opinion. 8 players? That's so pointless, They should also fix joining lobbys and maybe enable chat in it instead of voice chat.… Expand
  5. MattL
    Jan 4, 2010
    7
    After reading all the reviews about the game, i was timid at trying but i already got it. Single player was like its predecessor but introduces the new equipment in multiplayer. While i have only played about half of it, it is a decent plot so far. Multiplayer is what i mainly bought the game for. IWnet is exactly like the console version of the game (at least cod4 ps3). IW not putting in After reading all the reviews about the game, i was timid at trying but i already got it. Single player was like its predecessor but introduces the new equipment in multiplayer. While i have only played about half of it, it is a decent plot so far. Multiplayer is what i mainly bought the game for. IWnet is exactly like the console version of the game (at least cod4 ps3). IW not putting in Dedicated servers was a huge let down but, for me, IW net has not majorly failed me yet. Sparattic lag here and there but it hasn't had any major effects on my gaming experience. I enjoy multiplayer except for the occasional aim bots you happen to run into and make a good game only a few seconds which can be very frustrating. IWnet is the reason this game for a 7 out of 10, while it is a crappy replacement for dedicated servers, mw2 still delivers some quality game play experiences that cod4 had.… Expand
  6. seandewar5
    Feb 12, 2011
    6
    Call Of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 is an action packed game full of gunfights, explosives and objectives. The problem I see with the game, is the unbalanced guns in the Multiplayer and the lack of features from the previous CODs (such as Zombies). Other than that, the game runs very well and will be fun for most people.
  7. marcstodal
    Apr 26, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. geiles game die ki stellt sich garnicht mal so dumm an und die story ist mitreisend. Aber sie ist sehr kurts ich war nach 5 stunden durch -.- ich hoffe das der MP mehr hergibt. Spannend war die Spezialeinheit. Das war das beste an dem singleplayer.… Expand
  8. SwitSwat
    Jul 1, 2014
    5
    Nowadays, almost every PC server for this game and other COD games are hacked. It's horrible. Now, this game was decent when it cam out, but now, with some many hackers, it's really hard to enjoy. Your better off playing this on Xbox 360 or PS3. My score would have been 8/10... but hackers now... So, 5/10 for the time spent trying to find a normal server.
  9. ThisMustBeHalo
    Jan 4, 2014
    7
    I'm not much of a fan of Call of Duty, but this game, and its predecessor, stands out to me. I did enjoy the singleplayer, start to finish, and I replayed it several times going for the Veteran difficulty run. The multiplayer? Meh. I see tons of reviews bashing the community (which is horrible), but that's not the game's fault, so no points taken off for that. Balance, however, is a majorI'm not much of a fan of Call of Duty, but this game, and its predecessor, stands out to me. I did enjoy the singleplayer, start to finish, and I replayed it several times going for the Veteran difficulty run. The multiplayer? Meh. I see tons of reviews bashing the community (which is horrible), but that's not the game's fault, so no points taken off for that. Balance, however, is a major issue. Most of the players use either the ACR, which literally has perfect accuracy, or an explosive weapon, which have earned their bad reputation. I'll take -2 off for that. And then, the latency issues. Even when my Internet connection is top notch, I still get the occasional 200+ ping while the host has 0. -1 for that. In the graphical sense, it actually strikes a nice balance between graphics and performance, and has given it a reputation of being able to run on nearly anything. I was able to run this on a Pentium core and a Radeon 4550 HD GPU, and the game looked quite good. If you are a fan of Call of Duty, get this game, but not for the multiplayer.… Expand
  10. Ludbig
    Apr 14, 2016
    7
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  11. muzmuz
    May 22, 2016
    6
    Possesses a completely hooking and immersive game play on the single player campaign, but falls short on its story line which was displayed annoyingly vague and generally impossible to understand.
  12. winpeaze
    Feb 3, 2010
    5
    Lets be realistic. The game is Fine there are some stupid combination of perks like commando with marathon and lightweight that is really annoying. But what the most annoying thing in this game is no private server. which makes me ask myself is it ok?? and the answer : cant personalize games on the net only in private games which do not count for XP. The match making seems to be done byLets be realistic. The game is Fine there are some stupid combination of perks like commando with marathon and lightweight that is really annoying. But what the most annoying thing in this game is no private server. which makes me ask myself is it ok?? and the answer : cant personalize games on the net only in private games which do not count for XP. The match making seems to be done by monkeys (No offense but is so ugly and inefficient)drops you a lot and you could spend 1/3 of the time on lobys merging or to see the matchmaker go crazy. I think that if they have used private servers like cod4 the game could be ok. Also Why consider PC gamer like if we wanted to play like on xbox/ps3??? why the game was made like if we were on a stupid xbox/ps3 without any console like cod 4?? Ping is marked with bars not with numbers which is really annoying to me. Being reallistic PC gamers deserve much more we paid for a game that does not allow any way of customization for game types etc its just stupid. Maybe good intentions from infinity ward but some lack of experience on this. Shame i was hoping a lot.… Expand
  13. FionnM
    Jan 3, 2010
    7
    Would Give it a nine if it had dedicated servers, the multiplayer is full unbalenced weapons and noobs that could be sorted with servers and admins. Other than that, it is a fantastic game, brilliant graphics and play, but COD 4 it aint if you are looking for some rewarding, competative multiplayer
  14. PounceBounce
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    This is, in my opinion, the weakest of all of the newer Call of Duty titles. The Single Player storyline was laughable, and certain levels were annoyingly difficult. The Multiplayer mode was fun for a while, but it seemed almost in slow-motion compared to previous titles, which didn't seem to match it's arcade-like feel. The graphics were drab and bland, and the sheer amount of explosions,This is, in my opinion, the weakest of all of the newer Call of Duty titles. The Single Player storyline was laughable, and certain levels were annoyingly difficult. The Multiplayer mode was fun for a while, but it seemed almost in slow-motion compared to previous titles, which didn't seem to match it's arcade-like feel. The graphics were drab and bland, and the sheer amount of explosions, screen-wobble, red-out and debris gives you a headache, much like watching a Transporter or Bourne film. This game is saved from a yellow score by Special Ops mode, which is fun in short bursts and much more enjoyable than Multiplayer.… Expand
  15. Painkiller300
    Aug 23, 2010
    6
    For the PC version well if it was rated just on multiplayer it would deserver something like -5 for the many glitches and hackers you find on the horrible IW net. It my work on the 360 and PS3 but the PC is nether. VAC is the worst security system for detecting cheats next to none at all. if your hoping that you will get a good game with a good connection hope will be all you have and theFor the PC version well if it was rated just on multiplayer it would deserver something like -5 for the many glitches and hackers you find on the horrible IW net. It my work on the 360 and PS3 but the PC is nether. VAC is the worst security system for detecting cheats next to none at all. if your hoping that you will get a good game with a good connection hope will be all you have and the matchmaking doesn't even work quite right.

    The single-player is fun but nothing to special sticks to the same style as MW and WAW. you switch between two main characters that you play as. The storyline is still fun to follow and play along with.
    Co-op. this is probably the best part about MW2 the different modes with maps same as the singleplay putting on a new twist. Play alone or with a friend.    … Expand
  16. JoniP
    Jan 2, 2010
    7
    The SP was absolutely great. No doubt about it. I would give 9 for this, but admittedly theres just too much features deleted when compared to the original. The bots in single player gave me a real headache. Enemys shoot through smokes and autoaim always to the player first. Then the buddies... sometimes it feels like they just act what they're should be. They miss the target wich is The SP was absolutely great. No doubt about it. I would give 9 for this, but admittedly theres just too much features deleted when compared to the original. The bots in single player gave me a real headache. Enemys shoot through smokes and autoaim always to the player first. Then the buddies... sometimes it feels like they just act what they're should be. They miss the target wich is 12ft away and spare their grenades like grandfather legacies, so the game depends all the time on the actions of the player.… Expand
  17. JonathanLoP
    Jan 2, 2010
    6
    Good game but pc version is bad.
  18. jwt7000
    Dec 27, 2011
    6
    The lack of dedicated servers, LAN and mapping and modding support isn't going to make this game more epic, despite the continuation of better gameplay and the story itself. Also the map packs aren't free either as the usage of launching this game from Steam is getting on people's nerves.
  19. jonnyohio
    Mar 8, 2011
    5
    I used to love the Call of Duty games up until the industry decided that PC gamers just don't buy games anymore. Now many of the game designers just make games for underpowered and overpriced console systems, and younger PC gamers don't have a clue what PC gaming used to be like or what they are missing out on. Now we all get stuck with overpriced console ports that look like they haveI used to love the Call of Duty games up until the industry decided that PC gamers just don't buy games anymore. Now many of the game designers just make games for underpowered and overpriced console systems, and younger PC gamers don't have a clue what PC gaming used to be like or what they are missing out on. Now we all get stuck with overpriced console ports that look like they have the same graphics that games on PC had 3 or 4 years ago, as if the PC version is just an after thought and a way to make some extra cash. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of those games. The first Call of Duty games were well known for their single player mode, and in Call of Duty 2, the MP was quite good for its time. I bought MW2 when it went on sale (which is not very often for this greedy company- it's still $60 on Steam even AFTER Black Ops came out!). I refuse to pay $60 for a PC game that is simply an after thought, and originally intended to be played on a limited console. First off, I wasn't very impressed at all with single player. It was short, and the story was very boring, as if it was just thrown in there to justify the price. Multiplayer was fun for a little while, but again I got bored because it seemed like there was the one or two guys on top that had the higher ranks all the time that would just blow the crap out of everyone else because they had the better weapons, etc. It didn't look to me like there was much of any match making built into this game, or, if there was, it sure didn't seem to work very well. As I got better guns and skills moving up in the ranks, things did get better for me and less frustrating, but it still got boring after awhile. Zombie mode was fun for a little while, but again it gets boring after awhile when you have no real goal except to see how long you can stay alive the next time you play. There are no dedicated servers in this game, which is just poor, but then this was just a console port and the PC version was an after thought. A couple of DLCs were released for the PC, which were just maps and priced at $15, which to me is just a ridiculous price for a map pack with no added features. What really bugs me is that people will actually pay that high of a price for a map pack! I mean come on, are people THAT stupid!? No wonder they don't give a crap about making a quality game, because no matter how **** they make it people will line up to buy it! Now COD: Black Ops is out, and I refuse to once again pay $60 for that game, after being disappointed with this. Even though Activision must have realized too late what they were missing out on when Steam announced they made a billion dollars selling PC games online, and added dedicated servers to black ops, I think it's too little too late. Activision, has alienated this PC gamer, but they can probably count on the sheep who like the abuse to keep buying your Call of Duty titles for a little while longer, until finally even they will get tired of it. And for years to come they'll have console geeks buying up overpriced games that have no clue what PC gaming is really like. Let us know when you have decided to care about us PC gamers again, Activision. I'll be first in line when a title that is actually worthy of $60 is released by your company-- even at the sale price I bought MW2 for, I feel like I was cheated.… Expand
  20. ElRobbie
    May 20, 2011
    7
    Infinity Ward is out with there second game in the Call of Duty series. The "For the Record" campaign is one of the best ive played, with a well produced storyline and an intense, constantly moving struggle keeps you on the edge of your seat. Overall the game's engine is very poor compared to similar EA titles. The multiplayer is very criticized due to its overpowered weapons andInfinity Ward is out with there second game in the Call of Duty series. The "For the Record" campaign is one of the best ive played, with a well produced storyline and an intense, constantly moving struggle keeps you on the edge of your seat. Overall the game's engine is very poor compared to similar EA titles. The multiplayer is very criticized due to its overpowered weapons and unrealistic gameplay/killstreak system. As much as you call it unrealistic, when playing you will find yourself having a lot of fun. Some people say that there are a lot of bugs but this late in the game most bugs are patched and i haven't encountered a game-killing bug yet. Still today with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops, this game remains superior in the Call of Duty franchise.… Expand
  21. davenbettridge
    Aug 2, 2011
    7
    The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with something half good and not a masterpiece. Call of Duty MW2 has its production values, its popular, it has high quality models, shooting animations and sounds which do provides players some immediate satisfying gameplay (for a short time). But theThe Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with something half good and not a masterpiece. Call of Duty MW2 has its production values, its popular, it has high quality models, shooting animations and sounds which do provides players some immediate satisfying gameplay (for a short time). But the overall 'game' of MW2 is a mixed bag and fails to be something really special, not just a 'fun' or 'popular' game. The single player story is a bad joke, the themes and meanings the story portrays are a contradictory muddled mess. The special Op missions do offer some well designed gameplay but why the story mode is not intertwined is confusing, I would have preferred the entire story dropped for more Special Ops. The multiplayer can be fun for short periods of time but does lack depth which is why it has not resonated as a competitive Esport title. I do recommend MW2 due its surface fun and value for money but it lacks to what should have been something much much more.… Expand
  22. Illuminous
    Aug 29, 2011
    7
    This was my first game in the CoD series, and I have mixed feelings from it. The singleplayer campaing was good, with alot of twists, but perhaps a tad to short. The multiplayer is solid, but it doesn't step away from what has been there since Counter-Strike. Most players tend to go as quickly for the floor as they possibly can and quick reactions is your best friend if you wanna survive.This was my first game in the CoD series, and I have mixed feelings from it. The singleplayer campaing was good, with alot of twists, but perhaps a tad to short. The multiplayer is solid, but it doesn't step away from what has been there since Counter-Strike. Most players tend to go as quickly for the floor as they possibly can and quick reactions is your best friend if you wanna survive. For me, it was frustrating at some times as these kinds of game are fun to play but sadly, I seem to lack the skills. The kill streaks is a nice addition to the multiplayer but at 60$ it's still alot to pay.… Expand
  23. qwertyy
    Aug 29, 2011
    7
    call of duty single player and special ops is excellent,though the special ops is a little difficult but it is very fun ,in multiplayer is good too,but it has many disadvantages too!some unbalanced weapon like akimbo g18 grenade launcher and all sendry launchers that can kill people,at least iw should make g18 less bullet,i think 12-17 is better,and make it less acccruty and lesscall of duty single player and special ops is excellent,though the special ops is a little difficult but it is very fun ,in multiplayer is good too,but it has many disadvantages too!some unbalanced weapon like akimbo g18 grenade launcher and all sendry launchers that can kill people,at least iw should make g18 less bullet,i think 12-17 is better,and make it less acccruty and less damage,grenade launcher must be aim to shot ,or that will be like sniper,this is what i think,and most call of duty fans think,many of my friends dont like that,and almost all player play over 150 hours hate that,when i see xx was killed by these weapon,half of them will say,noob tuber or gay 18 or rpg.......i hope call of duty 8 will learn from 7,that is fair,though lag… Expand
  24. TromboneR
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    It's an okay game. I can actually tell the difference between this game and Call of Duty 4, I can't tell the difference between MW2 and MW3. For me, I keep rating lower for every Call of Duty since 4.
  25. drastic
    Feb 20, 2012
    5
    COD game play itself far better than bf3. Where it lacks and at risk of sounding redundant, lack of multiplayer dedicated lan or otherwise. From what I gather, the plan to not have lan or dedicated is due to piracy , I could be wrong, however, they are so concerned with piracy as the new fad, they did nothing, "again, redundant" about the hackers messing up game play for others. The good:COD game play itself far better than bf3. Where it lacks and at risk of sounding redundant, lack of multiplayer dedicated lan or otherwise. From what I gather, the plan to not have lan or dedicated is due to piracy , I could be wrong, however, they are so concerned with piracy as the new fad, they did nothing, "again, redundant" about the hackers messing up game play for others. The good: Great weapons, graphics, ease of game play, a fun time. The bad: Hackers, campers, lack of multiplayer support on private lan. Those who say it's not about multiplayer, how long will you play it by yourself? For many of us, we love multiplayer and could care less about campaign. I'd rather go up against other players any day. If the game was campaign only and there was absolutely no multiplayer, the game would be NOTHING. It wouldn't sell. Both users, cheerleaders and makers of the game need to realize this. Do what others have done, sell the campaign, release a free multiplayer version. It's been done with very successful results in the past. Any way, the point, I would have rated this much higher if priorities were in order. Get it together, keep multiplayer dedicated alive, the object is to have fun, not to jump through corporate red tape to play a game.… Expand
  26. Expospeed
    Dec 6, 2014
    7
    MW2 is a decent game with an engaging story and satisfying gameplay. However, the multiplayer has a multitude of issues. My breakdown is as follows:

    1. Graphics: 8/10 - fantastic, and runs well even on low-end rig 2. Gameplay: 8/10 - great controls and satisfying gameplay as the original MW 3. Story: 7/10 - engaging and interesting story, but rather unrealistic 4. Multiplayer: 4/10 -    MW2 is a decent game with an engaging story and satisfying gameplay. However, the multiplayer has a multitude of issues. My breakdown is as follows:

    1. Graphics: 8/10 - fantastic, and runs well even on low-end rig
    2. Gameplay: 8/10 - great controls and satisfying gameplay as the original MW
    3. Story: 7/10 - engaging and interesting story, but rather unrealistic
    4. Multiplayer: 4/10 - not competitive or fun due to significant lag and hacks

    Overall, great game.    … Expand
  27. malediction
    Nov 28, 2012
    7
    Single player is really fun.
    Spec-ops are also fun.
    I usually stay out of multiplayer because of people being people and they ruing the fun. Which in this case is no exception.
    If you don't need to play the multiplayer than it is fun.
  28. skreviews
    Jun 5, 2014
    7
    Oh Modern Warfare 2, I have such a love/hate relationship with you that I sometimes wish that you didn't have the problems that you have. Lets begin with the campaign, pretty good, it had its awesome moments like the cod4 one did, although the story did seem a little confusing it was pretty good. Spec Ops it basically the Co-op version of the campaign that tries to be infinity wardsOh Modern Warfare 2, I have such a love/hate relationship with you that I sometimes wish that you didn't have the problems that you have. Lets begin with the campaign, pretty good, it had its awesome moments like the cod4 one did, although the story did seem a little confusing it was pretty good. Spec Ops it basically the Co-op version of the campaign that tries to be infinity wards answer to zombies but it isn't quite as memorable so I don't really need to get into much detail about it. But what I do need to get into much detail about is the multiplayer, because dear god do I have mixed feelings about it. First off the balance in the game is horrible, One man army noob tubes, danger close, commando, you name it. Secondly there are no dedicated servers and instead we get this crappy ass host based matchmaking system that was made for consoles and is a HUGE downgrade to cod4. Plus your FOV (field of view) is locked at a puny 65 degrees for both single player and multiplayer, I highly recommend an FOV changer cause you will feel like you are looking through a pair of goggles. Plus the game is FULL of hacked lobbies and some of them give you everything in the game and instantly bump you up to level 70 which decreases its replay value drastically. But there are also some good things about the game. More weapon variety, pro perks, new unlockables such as titles and emblems which increases the games replay-ability, and amazing maps such as Terminal, Rust, Highrise, Scrapyard, Skidrow and tons of other great maps. Oh and did I mention the killstreaks are fun as hell to use. Overall Modern Warfare 2 is a good game, but there are huge things that hold it back from fantastic and it is definitively an overrated game. But does that make it bad? No, no it does not. So I recommend you buy this game, you will definitively get some fun out of it. Just play it at your own risk cause sometimes its very rage inducing.… Expand
  29. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    6
    single player OK
    Multiplayer i didnt like it to much . .
  30. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    6
    Все еще бесконечный тир в коридоре. По крайней мере, история в игре была увлекательной.
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
32
#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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