Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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  1. NickV
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    I had pre-ordered this game but thankfully canceled in time after learning that IW was shipping a shoddy console backport. It's not like the PC sales *alone* don't pay for the resources they would need to make the changes we're asking for... they just don't care. Here's to moving on to other great shooters. Personally, I'll just play more Left 4 Dead 1/2.
  2. HampL
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Tired, derivative gameplay combined with zero support for online multiplayer makes this pile of digital waste barely worth bits to torrent it. The single player campaign is it's only redeeming feature and even that is too short. $60 for a PC game and tiny, player-hosted matches? No thank you IW/Activision. I'll lend my dollar and support to EA/DICE who have strangely pulled Tired, derivative gameplay combined with zero support for online multiplayer makes this pile of digital waste barely worth bits to torrent it. The single player campaign is it's only redeeming feature and even that is too short. $60 for a PC game and tiny, player-hosted matches? No thank you IW/Activision. I'll lend my dollar and support to EA/DICE who have strangely pulled their collective heads out of their a** and LISTENED to their customers, delivering a great game with Battlefield Heroes. They even came out on the BFH front page saying they will always have dedicated servers. From what I hear, Battlefield Bad Company 2 will have them, and looks to steal the crown from the CoD franchise (which has been utter rubbish after CoD 1). In conclusion, pirate this game if you realllly want to download 11GB just for a short single player experience. Bobby Kotick can take this game and shove it up his a**, right next to his head.… Expand
  3. AshleyP
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Infinity Ward have destroyed online PC gaming as we know it removing such a big key feature such as dedicated server support from a game which should be trying to build up a big competitive community. Me and my four friends all cancelled our pre-orders as soon as we heard the news we currently have no plans on purchasing this game in-till dedicated servers are added back into the game.
  4. JaredF
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Absolutely Horrid! People not only had to pay $60 for this, for zero reason, they also get cheated out of a community. This game shows nothing that a pc game should, no modding, no servers, ect. The games MP is even more unbalanced than the first, shotguns are essentially the god-gun of the game now. Truly the largest PC gaming disappointment of 2009.
  5. RusselA
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    $60 and five hours of single player campaigning later, I'm left with a pretty useless game. Can you play Multiplayer on the PC? Of course! Is it any fun? No. Is it worth the hassle of terrible pings/server lag/small player caps/ Not having the freedom to join regular, customized servers that cater to specific players and actually make the game enjoably? Nope. Save your money, keep $60 and five hours of single player campaigning later, I'm left with a pretty useless game. Can you play Multiplayer on the PC? Of course! Is it any fun? No. Is it worth the hassle of terrible pings/server lag/small player caps/ Not having the freedom to join regular, customized servers that cater to specific players and actually make the game enjoably? Nope. Save your money, keep playing COD4, and wait until IW gets their Sht together for the next one.… Expand
  6. TylerC
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Beat the single player is 4 hrs. I didnt know IW was taking out dedicated servers before i bought. This was a huge surprise disappointment. Multiplayers maps can only hold 18 players, i wont be able to get on the clan servers with the rules i enjoy (like no bunny hoping, spawn killing or wall spamming) as well as the people i know, HardCore only lets you play with max 12 players and non Beat the single player is 4 hrs. I didnt know IW was taking out dedicated servers before i bought. This was a huge surprise disappointment. Multiplayers maps can only hold 18 players, i wont be able to get on the clan servers with the rules i enjoy (like no bunny hoping, spawn killing or wall spamming) as well as the people i know, HardCore only lets you play with max 12 players and non HC 18, mp games are set up with people of your same skill level. I dont like, i want to play people that are beter so i can get better. Cant choose what map i want to play, you can vote on it like in the 360 version. But what if i want to play on a server that stays on the same map or certain maps.. i cant! l guess the biggest issue is i cant casually get on the server i like and play the rules or mods i like... It really sucks cause i dont have time to play much and when i do i want to play certain maps, people, or mods. What if i want to play with certain people? I have to add them to my friends list... Okay, thats no problem but i still cant get on the one server i want to play on with the large group of people that are not clan members but there for the server. Look at it this was, dedicated servers are like bars/pubs. You know the people there, you know whos going to show up or type of people, you enjoy it and you dont have to organize a group before you go. You just go into the room but now you go into a random room with random people. Iw took a lot of control away from the pc world, its set up so the PC user has less controll over what server they choose and might have to pay for new maps later on. It just feels... generic. I bought PC for PC playing not PC playing like console. Whoever did this seems like they play more console. The single player story could have been a lot better. Its does not flow and has a jagged story that is hard to follow and gives you no reason why the events are happening. Seems like they had ideas/ enviroments and situations they wanted to show then built a story around that. If there was a writer he should be tard and featherd. I payed for a good story and multiplayer. Multiplayer would be great if concerns stated above were fixed, and story... atleast the game looks great.… Expand
  7. DamonM
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Single player = great but way too short. think the fun of Uncharted 2 but about the tenth of its length. Multiplayer - Brilliant.......if your used to console games. If your used to PC gaming, and especially CoD mp you will feel severely butt-hurt by what IW has done. Its amazing they bothered taking out the Xbox 360 logo on the splash screen, such is the utter laziness of this port - and Single player = great but way too short. think the fun of Uncharted 2 but about the tenth of its length. Multiplayer - Brilliant.......if your used to console games. If your used to PC gaming, and especially CoD mp you will feel severely butt-hurt by what IW has done. Its amazing they bothered taking out the Xbox 360 logo on the splash screen, such is the utter laziness of this port - and it truly feels like a port. To be fair, the game is well optimized, runs great, looks the part, and while the sp lasts, is a real blast. But these positives cannot hide the fact it is short short short! 5 hours max to get thru the sp game. And then you are left with matchmaking, no console, 65 degree FoV, NO LEAN!, no dedicated servers, no chance of mods, a bunch of cheats (see youtube videos) which noone can kick, no serious potential for clan gaming, and soon no community. This game will die on its arse in a very short space of time imo. Considering I still, to this day play Cod 2 mp regularly, this is major fail, on an epic fail scale. GOTY? TOTY (Turkey Of The Year) more like. If your a console gamer, go ahead, you will have a blast and wont have any idea why the pain is so deep. If your a pc gamer, avoid like the plague, wait for BF:BC2 and play a real PC game, developed for PC gamers, by people who still care about the PC scene. IW have made it obvious they dont give a toss. Oh and you know those extra maps and such we've always had as product support? Its now called DLC, better get the wallet ready folks! Oh and dont get me started on the Retail installation which took me 2 hours to complete. Why, when I have a physical disc, I have to then download a bunch of files, and wait for a server to respond so I can play a SINGLE PLAYER GAME I have no idea. I also have no idea why I supported, with my hard earned cash, companies which (right now) are laughing their asses at me, and YOU Mr PC Gamer. As the Sex Pistols once said "Ever feel like youve been cheated?" I do. Activision, Valve and especially Infinity Ward can suck my monkey balls for this utter disgrace to PC gaming.… Expand
  8. Kjell
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    This review will most likely be a bit long, so please bear with me. First off, I'd like to make a note on the good parts of the game. The Spec Ops mode can be lots of fun if you play with the right guy on the right missions. Some of the missions are extremely cool, but most of them sucks. The Single Player Campaign is very intense, which is a huge plus. But the lack of a good story This review will most likely be a bit long, so please bear with me. First off, I'd like to make a note on the good parts of the game. The Spec Ops mode can be lots of fun if you play with the right guy on the right missions. Some of the missions are extremely cool, but most of them sucks. The Single Player Campaign is very intense, which is a huge plus. But the lack of a good story line kills off the good feel about it, while at the same time the Single Player Campaign is way too short. The multiplayer however, is complete and utter garbage. Which no support for Dedicated Servers what-so-ever, you are doomed to forever play with high pings and unlikable people because you have absolutely no control over who gets to play on the same "server" as you. Furthermore, if the host of the match leaves, the game needs to find a new host, which happens ALL THE TIME. It is frustrating, and makes you want to punch the employees of Infinity Ward in the face. Especially Bowling. The only reason I gave this game a 1 and not a 0 is because a few of the Spec Ops Missions are great fun. Other than that, this game is complete and utter garbage and a waste of money. I suggest to skip this title and wait for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Digital Illusions actually cares about us PC gamers, unlike Infinity Ward and Activision. I would also like to get my hard earned money back.… Expand
  9. RickT
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    I really enjoyed Mw2's singeplayer, although there are not many differences to mw1 and some weird things like no console or no leaning.... . But alot of new weapons and a great story made me forget about that. The thing is I don't buy a game for singeplayer and the fact is that they screwed Multiplayer up pretty bad. It seems that they just dont care about pc gamers. Have they I really enjoyed Mw2's singeplayer, although there are not many differences to mw1 and some weird things like no console or no leaning.... . But alot of new weapons and a great story made me forget about that. The thing is I don't buy a game for singeplayer and the fact is that they screwed Multiplayer up pretty bad. It seems that they just dont care about pc gamers. Have they forgot that mainly the Pc versions made this title to what it is today? If they would just make dedicated servers and leaning this game could be a worthy follow up for cod4 but not like this.… Expand
  10. BenH
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    I think I know why they are charging 60 dollars for this game--It is a DIRECT PORT of the console version! What a fucking joke. Infinity Ward clearly has no respect for PC gamers with this pathetic excuse of a game (in many respects--the added features are literally pointless, but that's a whole different topic). If you don't think lack of dedicated servers won't effect you I think I know why they are charging 60 dollars for this game--It is a DIRECT PORT of the console version! What a fucking joke. Infinity Ward clearly has no respect for PC gamers with this pathetic excuse of a game (in many respects--the added features are literally pointless, but that's a whole different topic). If you don't think lack of dedicated servers won't effect you (as I wrongfully did), think again. If you are AT ALL serious about your gaming experience, turn away now. You cannot play online with under 100 latency. Most everyone hovers 100-300 ping (well you can't really tell because it's just 4 bars). It's a lot of fun dying to the host because he's at 4 bars and you're at 2. TL;DR version: save 60 dollars--go have a nice meal, see a movie, whatever. don't waste ur money unless you REALLY don't care about multiplayer, or you simply love console gaming.… Expand
  11. GlenA
    Nov 14, 2009
    1
    Easily the biggest let down I ever experienced from a game. The single player was fun but saddly lacking compared to the first game but thats ok cause its a sequel and i never honestly expected much out of it. The worst part is the multiplayer the compy version feels nothing like the original modern warfare which was a nice change and why I liked it at first but saddly the lack of Easily the biggest let down I ever experienced from a game. The single player was fun but saddly lacking compared to the first game but thats ok cause its a sequel and i never honestly expected much out of it. The worst part is the multiplayer the compy version feels nothing like the original modern warfare which was a nice change and why I liked it at first but saddly the lack of community servers and the conplete lack of the larger game sizes that made the original stand out from the consuls has been lost and replaced with a multiplayer set up the feels like a a total bitch slap from IW. The compy version is now exacly like the consul version which just gets obnixious since the whole reason I got it for the computer was for the larger game sizes (i.e. 32 people hardcore team deathmatch, now that was fun.) and useing WADS. They also dropped the lean controls which isnt that big of a deal but it just gets annoying everytime you want to take cover that you cant lean out of it. The one thing I do give it credit for is a solid perk and custom class system which is extreamely differnet than the original but in my oppinion better. The only issue is the complete uneveness of weapons now the game is geared twords assualt rifles unlike before where there was a more even spread of weapons to choose from (basicly the total like of a internal box sniper rifle just gets me agitated).… Expand
  12. JohnJ
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    Great single player campaign and co-op mode is surprisingly fun to play with your best friend with teamwork. Cmapaign mode was really short but it was very nice. and now to the VERY bad part; remember that this is PC version not console and yet Activision made a choice to NOT have dedicated server which is one of greatest advantage that player has over console players. such function not Great single player campaign and co-op mode is surprisingly fun to play with your best friend with teamwork. Cmapaign mode was really short but it was very nice. and now to the VERY bad part; remember that this is PC version not console and yet Activision made a choice to NOT have dedicated server which is one of greatest advantage that player has over console players. such function not existing at all is a huge, huge minus to this game. Do NOT buy this game with PC version; Activision really should have lowered it's PC version price already by now. They have simply converted the console version to PC without adding anything else. If you have Xbox360 go buy this game and play there; there is no Xbox360 exclusive game that can beat this multiplatform game. If you have PS3 then I wouldn't really recommend it unless you are a huge fan of FPS game; otherwise enjoy other exlucisve games like Uncharted 2 I am very diasspointed in MW2 PC ver. It's sad to see such great game got ruined because Infinity Ward somehow missed the most basic, and simplest advantage that PC player should have gotten; Dedicated servers… Expand
  13. ANonymous
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers is ridiculous. Thanks for taking a step back in gaming, IW. Why is this game priced at $60 instead of $50? The reason console games are more is for the console license that PC gamers don't pay for. The single player is graphically beautiful, but the game is horribly stupid. 5 hours is pitiful. The plot is pitiful. Good job, you appeased a bunch of knuckle No dedicated servers is ridiculous. Thanks for taking a step back in gaming, IW. Why is this game priced at $60 instead of $50? The reason console games are more is for the console license that PC gamers don't pay for. The single player is graphically beautiful, but the game is horribly stupid. 5 hours is pitiful. The plot is pitiful. Good job, you appeased a bunch of knuckle dragging idiot console jockeys and spit in the faces of PC gamers.… Expand
  14. SteveM
    Nov 17, 2009
    1
    Having been a long time COD fan, and a COD4 clanner, I was truely looking forward to this game. The single player was short but good, 6hours of fun. No story, but what can you expect? The problem here is the multiplayer. It is woeful, and impossible to find a non-laggy host here in Melbourne Australia. I seem to be constantly connecting to US hosts, and they drop out mid-match. The menu Having been a long time COD fan, and a COD4 clanner, I was truely looking forward to this game. The single player was short but good, 6hours of fun. No story, but what can you expect? The problem here is the multiplayer. It is woeful, and impossible to find a non-laggy host here in Melbourne Australia. I seem to be constantly connecting to US hosts, and they drop out mid-match. The menu and controll settings look like a console screen i.e. no settings. I am selling this game on ebay and buying L4D2. This game is a giant f-you to the PC gaming community. I have probably spent 200+ hours playing COD4 multiplayer, and 8hours finishing the singleplayer. I can have barely played 3 hours multiplayer in MW2 and I am sick on this. Wait till the price drops to something reasonable and buy it for singleplayer, not the multiplayer. The game is $120.00 in Australia, and $99 on steam. L4D2 is $49 on steam. Go figure.… Expand
  15. BJones
    Nov 17, 2009
    1
    I give it a one simply for the fact its a game. They took away our Dedicated Servers. They took away our ability to LEAN when the enemy and your comrades can lean. The lack of Video/Graphic Options was a minus. The Audio Options...what options?....Speaker Option and a Volume Bar....are you serious? I dont know what happened at the office but some folks need to be smacked around a bit. I I give it a one simply for the fact its a game. They took away our Dedicated Servers. They took away our ability to LEAN when the enemy and your comrades can lean. The lack of Video/Graphic Options was a minus. The Audio Options...what options?....Speaker Option and a Volume Bar....are you serious? I dont know what happened at the office but some folks need to be smacked around a bit. I am stuck with a copy of this game and can only hope they patch the crap out of this. If they dont then it sits on the game shelf and collects dust while I play Modern Warfare 1 or whatever else comes to mind.… Expand
  16. CB
    Nov 19, 2009
    1
    If you like Michael Bay films you'll probably like MW2. If you're an adult you'll probably think MW2 is a dire excuse for a sequel with poor direction, linear single player and an absoloutely shocking lack of thought put into the multiplayer aspect. This isn't worth the retail price and should have been released as an expansion / DLC for the first game.
  17. BrandonG
    Nov 22, 2009
    1
    Lets see - Game looks exactly the same no matter what resolution you run it at, due to the console type FOV. No dedicated servers. No LAN support. None of the guns have any recoil. Lots of screen tearing and terrible graphics. None of the realism from COD 4 prevails. The PC version literally feels like your playing on a console. Even has the big, ugly banners of a console game too. Some Lets see - Game looks exactly the same no matter what resolution you run it at, due to the console type FOV. No dedicated servers. No LAN support. None of the guns have any recoil. Lots of screen tearing and terrible graphics. None of the realism from COD 4 prevails. The PC version literally feels like your playing on a console. Even has the big, ugly banners of a console game too. Some of the achievements are stupid, such as one where if you change to the same class as the person who last killed you, you get an achievement award. Game is really really terrible. I quit the single player after about an hour. The multiplayer I played through 3 maps and haven't touched it again since the game came out. Its unfortunate that this game sold so many copies.… Expand
  18. TonyW
    Nov 22, 2009
    1
    Single player is good but very short (Just over a day to finish). Multiplayer is terrible, no servers, bunny hoppers everywhere, no rules and no admins that enforce the rules that I've been a fan of....No blind nades, no bunny hopping and so on. So I am done with this game and IW/EA. If you really don't like your games show it by sending them to IW in Encino, Ca with a nice note Single player is good but very short (Just over a day to finish). Multiplayer is terrible, no servers, bunny hoppers everywhere, no rules and no admins that enforce the rules that I've been a fan of....No blind nades, no bunny hopping and so on. So I am done with this game and IW/EA. If you really don't like your games show it by sending them to IW in Encino, Ca with a nice note telling them where to put it.… Expand
  19. BuddyHeathcock
    Dec 14, 2009
    1
    This game has the capability to be the best I have ever played. However, the HACK of the multiplayer mode leaves the overall package very hollow. I am already back playing COD WAW. This multiplayer mode sucks.
  20. OwenB
    Dec 28, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers, period. Wait for Battlefield Bad Company 2.
  21. PatrickS
    Dec 29, 2009
    1
    Somewhat fun, but IWnet is absolute trash. Good luck playing with friends, it simply doesn't work.
  22. mrpoolman
    Aug 28, 2010
    1
    I have always been a fan of call of duty games so i figured i would like this one. I pre-ordered the special edition and picked it up day one. I finished the campaign which was short but fun. I played mulitplayer which was also fun. For the first week. Then everyone was exploiting glitches, using the same over powered weapons and perks. It is a horrible multiplayer experience to this day.I have always been a fan of call of duty games so i figured i would like this one. I pre-ordered the special edition and picked it up day one. I finished the campaign which was short but fun. I played mulitplayer which was also fun. For the first week. Then everyone was exploiting glitches, using the same over powered weapons and perks. It is a horrible multiplayer experience to this day. It only gets a 1 because the single player is decent.… Expand
  23. RedHairedGuy
    Sep 7, 2010
    1
    I though This Game was going to Be Great, But When i got it, I just saw something, The Story was BOORING,So i though the Mulitplayer was gonna be good, But All those Noobtubers and Those **** Crying and Whining, And WHAT?"! no Dedicated Servers no Custom Mods or Custom Maps?, WHAT THE F*CK!, people Playing this game Says it's the best Game ever, Trust me, GO and Play Some Team Fortress 2I though This Game was going to Be Great, But When i got it, I just saw something, The Story was BOORING,So i though the Mulitplayer was gonna be good, But All those Noobtubers and Those **** Crying and Whining, And WHAT?"! no Dedicated Servers no Custom Mods or Custom Maps?, WHAT THE F*CK!, people Playing this game Says it's the best Game ever, Trust me, GO and Play Some Team Fortress 2 or Call of duty 4… Expand
  24. qq377926584
    Sep 11, 2010
    1
    Take 59.99$ to buy a game ? Are you kidding me ? This game is so f******* on PC, want to play this game? Use 5ï¿¥ to buy a pirated optical disc ...........
  25. bLuEpInOy
    Sep 17, 2010
    1
    Worst game multiplayer game ever made for the PC. First and loyal PC gamer knew that VAC was a joke from back in the Counter-Strike days and Infinity Ward chose not to listen to there PC community. Now all you ever see in a match is some fool walling and aimboting and no way to kick the fools. Second IW took ideas from the PC moders and called it there own and didn't recognize theseWorst game multiplayer game ever made for the PC. First and loyal PC gamer knew that VAC was a joke from back in the Counter-Strike days and Infinity Ward chose not to listen to there PC community. Now all you ever see in a match is some fool walling and aimboting and no way to kick the fools. Second IW took ideas from the PC moders and called it there own and didn't recognize these people for there work. Third the capped the Frames Per Second(FPS) at like 87 FPS which in turns makes the game laggy. Most PC gamers build there rigs to have the best performance and it gets shot down by this game. Take it from me or any other REAL PC gamer stick with Cod 4 or WaW as there are real ways to deal with hackers. All MW2 is, is a console port and IW laughed at there PC community. As long as the xbox360 and its old technology (which happens to be 7 years old) is around PC gamers are going to get the shaft......… Expand
  26. jumpermax59
    Dec 7, 2010
    1
    bad game, a lot of cheaters and not update to remain this problem , single player is nice but multiplayer is bad because infinity ward think only dollars !
  27. RodgerW
    Jan 1, 2011
    1
    This game is fun for 24hours every 3 months. They do a ban wave and all the cheaters go away. And then for a few hours I am a god. Then the cheaters have all bought new account keys or more likely used a key gen and made them from scratch and I am once again glowing on their screen regardless of camouflage, because they changed the skins. Likewise, they shoot through walls and terrainThis game is fun for 24hours every 3 months. They do a ban wave and all the cheaters go away. And then for a few hours I am a god. Then the cheaters have all bought new account keys or more likely used a key gen and made them from scratch and I am once again glowing on their screen regardless of camouflage, because they changed the skins. Likewise, they shoot through walls and terrain so cover doesn't matter either.

    I give it a 1 because the single player didn't suck. It was waaaay too short for multiplayer to be as useless as it is though.    … Expand
  28. Templar19
    Jan 6, 2011
    1
    I gave this game a 1, the storyline was just completely pointless, didnt make much sense, some parts were intense but this game seems like its one of those games you play at an arcade where you just shoot guys that pop up because you cant really go anywhere besides where the game developers want you to be. Also the multiplayer is just laggy and bleh, If you like FPS games, but want a moreI gave this game a 1, the storyline was just completely pointless, didnt make much sense, some parts were intense but this game seems like its one of those games you play at an arcade where you just shoot guys that pop up because you cant really go anywhere besides where the game developers want you to be. Also the multiplayer is just laggy and bleh, If you like FPS games, but want a more challenging multiplayer/bigger maps go buy Bad Company 2, its not as popular, but i think its just because Call of Duty is way to heavily advertised, the game developers just want our money, (also the price is rediculous, and they just use the same graphics animations and sounds as the other call of duty games just a little improved, and if you watch gameplay of the original call of duty when you shoot someone they do the exact same thing in this game)… Expand
  29. Spuppet
    Feb 5, 2011
    1
    Both this game and Black Ops are probably the most unbalanced shooters I've ever played. What kind of game has guns with amazing rates of fire and insanely great accuracy, or super powerful shots and super reload speeds... It's not how you make a game! The guns should be balanced - if you start this game later than majority of people, you're pretty much in for a **** time, because youBoth this game and Black Ops are probably the most unbalanced shooters I've ever played. What kind of game has guns with amazing rates of fire and insanely great accuracy, or super powerful shots and super reload speeds... It's not how you make a game! The guns should be balanced - if you start this game later than majority of people, you're pretty much in for a **** time, because you can't compete without spending hours upon hours to reach the next stage of multiplayer gameplay. And how do most do this? Camping. It's pathetic - it's like the MAPS WERE DESIGNED FOR CAMPING?!

    Same goes for Black Ops... And my God the community, all these nooby gamers who think they're the **** because they get 10th prestige, yet they don't have the slightest clue about REAL GAMES.

    I did however give this such a generous score because of the fairly O.K graphics. Really though, this is just another mainstream pump-out putting shame to the original C.O.D games. I feel sick just thinking about these games whilst games like Half-Life aren't even heard of by half the idiots who play CoD 6 and Black Ops.    … Expand
  30. Fail1
    Mar 3, 2011
    1
    OMG Why destroy another decent brand name. No dedicated servers, a hell of alot of cheaters and lack of support from IW. The world is going to hell with all this no frills crap. Why because of money that the banks betted away and now everyone but the bankers are paying the price. I can't wait until the world ends.
  31. killgreys
    Jul 26, 2011
    1
    Short, lackluster campaign and broken multiplayer. The game just doesn't live up to modern day PC FPS standards, all while being overpriced. Don't give in to the hype, MW2 is a disappointment.
  32. tenyuhuang
    Sep 28, 2011
    1
    59 USD for an HD (not-so) polished version of VirtruaCop and Quake 3 TDM bundled together. What's the point? Activision is more and more autocracy these days. If you remember why they've cut Bizarre Creations and Guitar Heroes, the reason is that they cannot print cash like CODMW2. And the PC version is also lame because they think PC suxs. Well, even alternateIWnet is better than official59 USD for an HD (not-so) polished version of VirtruaCop and Quake 3 TDM bundled together. What's the point? Activision is more and more autocracy these days. If you remember why they've cut Bizarre Creations and Guitar Heroes, the reason is that they cannot print cash like CODMW2. And the PC version is also lame because they think PC suxs. Well, even alternateIWnet is better than official service. To hell with you, Activision: sitting on too much cash and humiliating your consumer, that is why you will die.… Expand
  33. cayers71
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    So its better than COD MW3 on PC IMO, as far as multiplayer goes. MP gameplay is fun, and challenging. That said, the cheating and hacking online are a complete joke, and have totally ruined the game for those who don't cheat. I have not seen any updates addressing the multiplayer cheating, and reporting offending players seems to do nothing at all.

    Avoid multiplayer, avoid a boatload    So its better than COD MW3 on PC IMO, as far as multiplayer goes. MP gameplay is fun, and challenging. That said, the cheating and hacking online are a complete joke, and have totally ruined the game for those who don't cheat. I have not seen any updates addressing the multiplayer cheating, and reporting offending players seems to do nothing at all.

    Avoid multiplayer, avoid a boatload of frustration. And FYI, ditto for MW3...hackers laughing out loud in MP on the very first day of release. Last purchase of the franchise for me, hopefully Respawn Entertainment releases something excellent soon. /end rant    … Expand
  34. chrisvb
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    As a keyboard and Mouse PC player,. I have to say, this game isn't for me. They ramped up the aim assist for controllers, but made no equivalent aid for mouse and keyboard. So every gamepad user just effectively got a little better. It's basically the equivalent of 85% of the competition just got a competitive advantage on you. Not a lot of fun when my gun kicks around and recoils, butAs a keyboard and Mouse PC player,. I have to say, this game isn't for me. They ramped up the aim assist for controllers, but made no equivalent aid for mouse and keyboard. So every gamepad user just effectively got a little better. It's basically the equivalent of 85% of the competition just got a competitive advantage on you. Not a lot of fun when my gun kicks around and recoils, but the second a controller player hits you once, the gun never once strays from on target. It's clearly a decision to make the game more accessible to casuals, and I get that, but it just completely ruins my experience. 1/10… Expand
  35. post_hardcores
    Oct 9, 2012
    1
    single player: literally no challenge, you can play it (even on veteran) in 2 hours or so
    co-ops: nothing special

    multiplayer: this is the most offensive thing about this game, they abandon the servers a long time ago, the dlc maps, the community is awful etc

    one just for the time invested playing this game, never again.
  36. CallOfDuty
    Jan 5, 2013
    1
    Call of duty modern warfare 2 delivers a very unique experience for us,if you like getting killed by 2 bullets and your bullets not getting a hitmarker at all even you aim in front of a enemy,if you like getting "tubed" by users every 4 seconds,if you like getting killed behind 4 walls,then buy it,it's the game for you.
  37. alexmak
    Apr 25, 2014
    1
    This game will make you want to destroy your computer and never see it again. The MP, which is the centerpiece of this game is a complete waste of time if you want to have fun or become skilled at it. This is because it is completely based on chance so that all the noobs can feel like they are competent and stay faithful to the franchise. All this game is is just a setup to ensure that theThis game will make you want to destroy your computer and never see it again. The MP, which is the centerpiece of this game is a complete waste of time if you want to have fun or become skilled at it. This is because it is completely based on chance so that all the noobs can feel like they are competent and stay faithful to the franchise. All this game is is just a setup to ensure that the next one will sell in a year.… Expand
  38. Plasmaneedle
    Oct 20, 2013
    1
    The campaign is awful. Gameplay is repetitive and only really fun with the snowmobile mission. Plot doesn't really make sense and the characters are hollow and cliché. As for multiplayer Halo 3 and Counter Strike are much better.
  39. Ihuarraquax
    Mar 4, 2014
    1
    Despite the plot is very good, the game is pathetic. Maps are made in this way, that when I played I felt like in a tube. Feeling of shooting is awful. Graphic is the same like in the prequel. It is worse than free-to-play game's. I think the first CoD's multiplayer was better, because there were vehicles. All in all is extremely horrible. I definitely don't recommend this game.
  40. StarkAgentos
    May 17, 2022
    1
    Калда вообще не меняется. Очередная игра без каких-либо изменений. В этой части присутствует усиленная русофобия.
  41. EzGrandpa
    Oct 30, 2022
    1
    Multiplayer on PC is basically unplayable and thats largely thanks to the rediculous aimlock of consoles. It is basically impossible to win gunfights against even mildly good console players. I have thousands of hours of cod expirience and this game is the worst by far. If i dont uncomfortably tryhard i have no chance what so ever. Time to kill is so bad its insane, new gunsmith isMultiplayer on PC is basically unplayable and thats largely thanks to the rediculous aimlock of consoles. It is basically impossible to win gunfights against even mildly good console players. I have thousands of hours of cod expirience and this game is the worst by far. If i dont uncomfortably tryhard i have no chance what so ever. Time to kill is so bad its insane, new gunsmith is absolute trash bc it forces you to play with bad guns to unlock things that you want for your meta guns, further putting you at a large disatwantage. Camping is the ovious solution if you want to unlock some killstreaks, sit back, plug in an controller and dont even move the sticks, you just need to press aim and the aimlock will do its thing, its that bad, and if you combine that with just a slight upward motion on your aim stick then you will always immedatly land headshots in miliseconds. The keyboard and mouse expirience is so bad that i wish i could still refund the game, but i played more than 2h bc i played the story first (its quite good for a cod game). As of right now, you should not buy the game on pc. You shouldnt get the game at all but if you really want to play, play on console bc you cannot disable crossplay, the aimlock will help you destroy any pc player you encouter. Have fun with the worst cod game i ever played.… Expand
  42. ryan232
    Nov 15, 2022
    1
    how can anyone rate this a 10 or even a 5 you cant even play the multiplayer without the game crashing i am lucky to get 1 full match in without crashing i spend more time reloading the game and submitting bug issues. maybe that should be the next cod MW submit bug issues the game . i give it a 1 because i can play the campaign but what i enjoy is playing with my friends and i cant do thathow can anyone rate this a 10 or even a 5 you cant even play the multiplayer without the game crashing i am lucky to get 1 full match in without crashing i spend more time reloading the game and submitting bug issues. maybe that should be the next cod MW submit bug issues the game . i give it a 1 because i can play the campaign but what i enjoy is playing with my friends and i cant do that because we all crash and have to remake the party every match. Terrible expiernce… Expand
  43. MazzleT
    Jan 4, 2010
    0
    fucking discrace of a game, absolutely unplayable multiplayer, endless rubberbanding, terrible lag, unbalanced teams, client switch every 5 minutes, do not waste yout money on this abominable travesty of a failure made purely for money so they can leech us evety penny from there low quality trash
  44. Don'tBuyThisGame
    Jan 6, 2010
    0
    I Loved, Loved, LOVED CoD MW2. It will always be the constant reminder to never buy into the hype, never pay full markup on new releases, never let fancy graphics cloud true gameplay. If you want fancy graphics, with a decently engaging storyline with FAR more availability for PvE action and tactical manuevering, (And dedicated servers lol) and have a computer to play MW2, I'd advise I Loved, Loved, LOVED CoD MW2. It will always be the constant reminder to never buy into the hype, never pay full markup on new releases, never let fancy graphics cloud true gameplay. If you want fancy graphics, with a decently engaging storyline with FAR more availability for PvE action and tactical manuevering, (And dedicated servers lol) and have a computer to play MW2, I'd advise you buy Crysis. Atleast you can then brag to your friends you have an as beautiful looking game (Cause that's all they care about apparently as we've seen), that actually allows you to approach objectives in any manner you see fit, instead of running down the same narrow direction and admiring all the pretty colors around you. I was thinking of giving this a 1 rating, simply because I got to see Russians invading America, but then I realised that would contribute to anything but considering this game is a total utter failure and waste of 60$, which is exactly what it is.… Expand
  45. KravitsJ
    Jan 9, 2010
    0
    this game suck!! horrible multiplayer, story, it lags, alot of bugs, unbalaced teams, server switch every 2 min and sometimes you get worse server than be4. i thought it will be perfekt but it doesn´t i hope things will get better if IW allow dedicated servers
  46. PaulR
    Apr 28, 2010
    0
    Horrible Matchmaking, horrible spawns, horrible player systems. This is destroying the livery that PC gaming offers. This inherently is a playable game, but the over the top shenanigans and terrible online capabilities are a slap in the face towards gamers and military personnel like. Infinity Ward is done, and Activision brought this on themselves.
  47. KenK
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Short, lackluster campaign and broken multiplayer. The game just doesn't live up to modern day PC FPS standards, all while being overpriced. Don't give in to the hype, MW2 is a disappointment.
  48. MarshallE
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Singularly the worst of all the Call of Duty games. No dedicated server, No coop, No leaning, No FOV adjust, No console, Unskippable everything, Short single player, Implied racism, Slanders several countries and peoples. Most politically incorrect game I've ever played, and for no good reason either. Avoid this soulless tripe at all costs.
  49. Unknowncss
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The P2P server system on this game is terrible, You often end up in laggy servers or servers where the host rage quits and you have to keep on migrateing.
  50. MarshalB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    No Dedicated servers, no mods, 9vs9 multiplayer, no kicking cheaters, 4 hour campaign. This game is pretty much a $60 expansion to a game with features removed, any reviewer giving it a 10 ought to be ashamed of themselves.
  51. jockom
    Dec 10, 2009
    0
    I bought that game to play it with my friends, but soon i realised that that is simply not possible in 90% of the time. And if in some way we all connect, it gets frustrating b/c high pings and random cheaters and abusers yelling on voice chat.
  52. PumpkinReaper
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    The 0 is for multiplayer, even if you compare the console version to the previous version there's a lot of problems that hurt the game. For one thing, the spawn points are far more random instead of being vaguely on opposite sides of the map, so now you may end up having someone spawn directly behind you OR you may spawn on a grenade and so on. It just was shoddily done and the The 0 is for multiplayer, even if you compare the console version to the previous version there's a lot of problems that hurt the game. For one thing, the spawn points are far more random instead of being vaguely on opposite sides of the map, so now you may end up having someone spawn directly behind you OR you may spawn on a grenade and so on. It just was shoddily done and the respawn system should of had a lot more work done. Knifing is just ridiculous in this, sure it should be a little viable at least for screwing around, but right now it's pretty much dominating, how is sneaking around stabbing everyone even remotely how modern warfare is carried out? Noob Tubing is still existent in the game, one of the only other real problems in the first modern warfare (the other being martyrdom and how rampant it was) and it isn't entertaining when players will just rush in, use up their grenade launcher shot and then die, usually killing someone else in the process. All of these and more could of been alleviated slightly more if the PC version had dedicated servers (moderators to keep things in check and custom rules, along with people knowing where they can go when they just want to play with a specific ruleset). Also no modding = less replayability for a game after you've gotten all you can get out of it.… Expand
  53. JackBauer
    Dec 7, 2009
    0
    Online play is terrible, you end up waiting way too long in the que and nothing is done about cheaters. IW and their VAC do not work.
  54. AwfulGame
    Jan 11, 2010
    0
    Terrible game. Doesn't deserve half of the press it got. Obviously a rush job. And that's only talking about the parts where they didn't purposely neuter the PC version! IW should be ashamed of this product.
  55. SFinn
    Jan 1, 2010
    0
    Biggest flop of '09. The single player story is HORRIBLE. As most people know MP doesn't have dedicated servers, 'nuff said.
  56. Freaky
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    I have the game and can't even play it! I'm getting that "iw4mp.exe" error! Tried all the fixes I've found on google, but nothing works! This is some BULLS*#T!
  57. MikeV
    Jan 14, 2010
    0
    battled to run the game for 18 hours, tied up my internet connection for 5 days, made no progress. Game unplayable. Very dissapointing.
  58. ProGamer
    Jan 2, 2010
    0
    Shame on Infinity Ward!!!!!!!!! Worst CoD ever on PC I can not understand how the game has so get a good evaluation from the press! Counter Strike remains the number 1 and that will not change as long as the shooter genre is destroyed by consoles
  59. AndrewY
    Jan 20, 2010
    0
    Don't buy this game whatever you do, i spent £55 (£100USD) on this game. with the shortest single player ever in a FPS game. As you can tell by the user the reviews, this is the most frustrating purchase ever, bad game matching in multiplayer, millions of hackers (numbers growing day by day), no anticheat support, no dedicated servers = the worst game ever. looks pretty Don't buy this game whatever you do, i spent £55 (£100USD) on this game. with the shortest single player ever in a FPS game. As you can tell by the user the reviews, this is the most frustrating purchase ever, bad game matching in multiplayer, millions of hackers (numbers growing day by day), no anticheat support, no dedicated servers = the worst game ever. looks pretty enjoyable single player for a few hours the most annoying multiplayer experience ever !!! Dont go with any Infinity Ward games !! They Spent Multi Millions, on Re Skinning COD4 !! and taking the best bits out ! a absolute CON !… Expand
  60. ChristopherM
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    The single player is alright but since I'm primarily focused on the multiplayer, it's unbearable. Poor host selection is commonplace and the lag can be unbearable. I find it amusing how they have a "Kick" option in the lobby screen but it's always grayed out. Theres no way to vote kick vote ban vote anything really, the best you can do is mute someones microphone but that The single player is alright but since I'm primarily focused on the multiplayer, it's unbearable. Poor host selection is commonplace and the lag can be unbearable. I find it amusing how they have a "Kick" option in the lobby screen but it's always grayed out. Theres no way to vote kick vote ban vote anything really, the best you can do is mute someones microphone but that doesn't stop racism. As of the last patch the game consistantly crashes and I get booted back to the initial screen. IW literally spit in PC gamers faces when they called the people who signed the petition to implement dedicated servers (250,000 signatures, more than you see online at any time.) If you have a cheater in your game, you might as well leave because your gaming experience will be ruined because there is no way to remove the cheater from your game. Yet at least, I would assume they would give the host the ability to kick players in later patches.… Expand
  61. PerN.
    Jan 30, 2010
    0
    I still don't understand how someone can introduce IWnet and remove dedicated servers without any serious testing at all. Spawn system is the worst I've ever seen. I do like most of the maps, prestige system is good and keeps the game going, weapons are to similar, way to much hackers and lag (caused by IWnet). Feedback from IW is absolutely 0. How they can start talking about I still don't understand how someone can introduce IWnet and remove dedicated servers without any serious testing at all. Spawn system is the worst I've ever seen. I do like most of the maps, prestige system is good and keeps the game going, weapons are to similar, way to much hackers and lag (caused by IWnet). Feedback from IW is absolutely 0. How they can start talking about an expansion with the crap they have now shows that they just want money.… Expand
  62. CMM
    Feb 10, 2010
    0
    I bought this game because several friends wanted to play something new online together. After we all be the single player and spec ops we went right into the MP. After about 30 minutes both friends uninstalled the game, but I'm still playing it somewhat here and there to get my moneys worth, but I've just about had enough of how terrible it is. Call of Duty:Medieval Warfare is FTL.
  63. IWNicejob
    Feb 1, 2010
    0
    IW did the worst job ever in the MP the single was GREAT but the Multi isnt alot of little kids around using over powered things stabbing there is no more fun like COD4 when u needed to use ur head abit now who ever got the most over powered toys is a winner and not to mention the campers heavin with the "Camping Class" IW consider to do some changes around!
  64. G.V
    Feb 15, 2010
    0
    No dedicated servers and IW dosent even seem to want to add them, a lazy scam for money it seems yes single player is epic and multiplayer has alot of good aspects, but it all goes to waste the second you spend 15 mins looking for a good match with a good ping (or bars in this case) i find my self looking for a game only to get bored and play another game 10-15mins later because of either No dedicated servers and IW dosent even seem to want to add them, a lazy scam for money it seems yes single player is epic and multiplayer has alot of good aspects, but it all goes to waste the second you spend 15 mins looking for a good match with a good ping (or bars in this case) i find my self looking for a game only to get bored and play another game 10-15mins later because of either Cheaters, Lag, or Taking too long to find a server. Not to mention the noob tubes, which is why IW needs to either add custom matchs with certain rules like no "Noob tubes (Granade launcher)" or just have the balls to admit thier mistake and give us dedicated servers, it can be done, and very easy there are already a few user made dedicated servers out there so it mustnt be that hard specially if its the company that owns the game. seriously... just seems like a lazy move from a company. but if your looking for a Muck around multiplayer game, and happen to be lucky enough to live near the bulk of players and playing in "peak" play times then it can be quite fun for a hour or so, but if your a hardcore multiplayer person stick with MW 1 as MW 2 offers nothing for clans or people who want to play fair matches and for long periods of time without interuption.… Expand
  65. DanielV.
    Feb 7, 2010
    0
    Worst game I have ever played, and ever will play. Infinity Ward failed about as badly as any game developer could. They had the opportunity to best one of the best first person shooters, yet they fell way too short. Also note that every single thing Jerry J. said was incorrect, it is not exciting, the graphics are a disgrace to today's standards, the story line is not in "sink" (its Worst game I have ever played, and ever will play. Infinity Ward failed about as badly as any game developer could. They had the opportunity to best one of the best first person shooters, yet they fell way too short. Also note that every single thing Jerry J. said was incorrect, it is not exciting, the graphics are a disgrace to today's standards, the story line is not in "sink" (its sync, you idiot) with our real world, it is, in fact, very far from it. Inshittity Ward has done a horrific, and shameful job. They removed everything that made Modern Warfare great, and added a bunch of BS that no one wants. All these new things like emblems and new attachments over inflate, and over complicate the game. Not to mention the lobby system, which is the worst idea I have seen anyone make in the gaming industry. EA used to be my first most hated developer, but IW easily steals such a position.… Expand
  66. PaulL.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Single Player is good but not worth more than 30$. As for the multiplayer, the pc community has been raped by infinity ward. This is unforgivable! Also, beware of immature 13 yr old tea baggers on the servers.
  67. JeremyC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Singleplayer is way too short, I enjoyed CoD4's SP campaign a lot more. Multiplayer is a lag fest majority of the time. They have removed everything that makes PC games unique, no dedicated servers and no console is a ridiculous concept. Definitely going to try get a refund.
  68. JohnSA
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This is the cancer killing PC gaming. No only is Activion looking to destroy the lively PC community by killing dedicated server and mods, this game hardly offers any value with the woefully short campaign while having the guts to charge you full price. Stay away or just stick to the original Modern Warfare.
  69. Doozer
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    A sad sad day when this kind of crapis considered the 'zenith' and the apex of all we can achieve in the gaming industry. (on any format). To be breaking sales records is an embarrasment not something we should be proud of. When will people realise these games shattering sales records do so NOT because they are good, but because they had BETTER marketing and usually because the A sad sad day when this kind of crapis considered the 'zenith' and the apex of all we can achieve in the gaming industry. (on any format). To be breaking sales records is an embarrasment not something we should be proud of. When will people realise these games shattering sales records do so NOT because they are good, but because they had BETTER marketing and usually because the money went ON the marketing rather than the development of the game. This is a terrible episode in the game industries' history, and all those who bought it (and didn't make up for that fact by slating it on metacritic/gamespot etc) deserve nothing but mediocre shit packaged up for attention deficit teens from now. You are voting when you buy this crap, and it IS crap, it's worse than COD4 and that was crap. Applies to all versions, no matter PC, PS3, 360.. you have all been shafted and IW are laughing at the millions of £/$/Etc they've effectively just conned you out of. Industry heading for a crash when shit like this keeps happening, look at the music industry... it will return to grass roots and grow again through innovation and player focus, not marketing and hype. I'm ashamed to even be a gamer today. The thing that galls me most is the sheer amount of cash that must have been spent on the hyping/advertising and paying off reviewers, rather than spending it on the game. I feel quite sorry for other game developers who maybe don't make perfect games but you can see real love and an 'attempt' at doing everything they could to please the gamer went into their games. Uncharted 2 for example (yes I'm a PC and PS3 gamer so what? It allows me to know about the subject, and I also had a 360 before it died). I've been playing FPS games since 98, spent hours on Unreal Tourney etc and it's ridiculous that even a 10+ year old game gets 'PC GAMING' right. Ok UT3 was also consolised, but at least it was so blatantly overhyped as 'the best game ever' like this atrocity (MW2) was. I honestly do not know how IW devs sleep at night, doing this to gamers, esp PC gamers ESP with the price hike. It is definitely a case of them being a business and seizing opportunities to make massive amounts of cash, it is NOTHING to do with a love of the game's subject (anymore) it's nothing to do with making the best of each system. And as I said I have nothing against consoles, I've always a computer AND a console of some kind and play games on both and there are excellent games on both - this is just a bad bad game even forgetting about all the ergonomic problems on the PC. I'd call it the gaming version of the 'Big Mac' but that would insulting to McDonalds who do actually at least give you something for your money that makes financial sense. Please, I implore not just PC gamers but console gamers also to UNITE and return/do not BUY games like this from now on. You are all being played for fools by the industry who see you/us as immature sheep who will buy anything if it is marketing enough. As gamers we do not want the nay-sayers to be proved correct that we are all a bunch of morons with no taste or ability to discern good from bad. I don't even care about the airport scene, even though I very much think it was put in as part of the hype machine, funny how that was shown on the ramp up to release... cause some 'hot press' get more sales. Nothing to do with solid gameplay, nor has the rest of the single player. As for multiplayer? Don't even go there. IW I really hope you go out of business with this 'fraud' you have effectively committed to gamers on all formats worldwide. When you know your game is average at best, poor in other areas, then how about you not try to make up for it by massive marketing to recoup costs. How about you go back to the drawing board and try again? How about you DITCH the tired formula you have been using in your long in the tooth games for too long now and try and be in it for the love of games, to progress the industry not take US ALL a step back of ten years (or worse). I hope noone ever trust's IW words again and will be more than a little cautious with ANY overhyped game in future.… Expand
  70. Dan
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    9v9, no dedicated servers, pay for maps/DLC's, $60 dollars, steam is a must. They will learn what microsoft with PC LIVE(used to also cost money for pc) and EA learned. Wont buy for even $10 if they dont fix it.
  71. AndrejM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    No custom maps No mods No tweaking No dedicated servers No playing higher then 9v9 Higher pings Harsh DRM(Steam) No community Shorter single player from CoD4 No competitive play Forced hosting $10 extra price Don't even waste your time, critic reviews are paid.
  72. GabrielA
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Screw you IW, this piece of trash wasn't even worth torrenting. No way in hell am I giving you 100 dollars for a game without dedicated servers, and with only 4 hours of game play. You guys dropped the effing ball, and you ought to be ashamed.
  73. KotepJ
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Single player was decent, but short. Multiplayer is literally a step back, and a big one--one would expect with a game that should stand in its multiplayer, you would want to make it as good as possible, but the response to that opinion has been 'we don't care, you'll take it and you'll like it'. My tip for anyone: don't give into the hype. The only problem Single player was decent, but short. Multiplayer is literally a step back, and a big one--one would expect with a game that should stand in its multiplayer, you would want to make it as good as possible, but the response to that opinion has been 'we don't care, you'll take it and you'll like it'. My tip for anyone: don't give into the hype. The only problem is that if you're conscientious enough to listen to me, you're probably not going to be buying MW2 in the first place.… Expand
  74. JamieN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I must say that this game is too short, it took me 4 hours to complete, which isn't good. The campaign had nothing explained by the bad guy at the end, and you just throw a knife at his face and then you get dragged off to the credits WHICH YOU CANNOT SKIP. Then I decided to play the Online, which didn't even work and demanded that I change my Router settings, which ain't I must say that this game is too short, it took me 4 hours to complete, which isn't good. The campaign had nothing explained by the bad guy at the end, and you just throw a knife at his face and then you get dragged off to the credits WHICH YOU CANNOT SKIP. Then I decided to play the Online, which didn't even work and demanded that I change my Router settings, which ain't going to happen. And the game mucked up my desktop resolution and didn't change it back, so my desktop was completely messed up too. The Game also caused my decent computer to have 3 hardware restarts, even though I was playing the game on Normal settings like I did with Cod4, but the game looked even worse. Even Treyarch did a better job than this.… Expand
  75. JasonL
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    seriously, the decision to take out dedicated server and lower the player to less then 20 in multiplayer mode is a very "SMART" decision. Since it helped my save $60 for other stuff that i liked. God bless you, IW, for helping me save my money!
  76. CallumS
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    omg, first of all the campaign is alright. But i bought this game for epic multiplayer but thats it's weak point! full of hackers and abusers. servers where also very laggy. I want a refund, seriously. For MP get Battlefield: Bad Company 2. if u want a decent single player experience buy this but i bought it for multiplayer.
  77. MelissaH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This is a straight console port with NO DEDICATED SERVERS, NO MODS, 4 hours SP, NO LEAN, NO LAN and only 9 vs 9 players! To top it off it is $10 more expensive than the console version... Wait until Battlefield Bad Company 2 comes out and play a real game instead!!
  78. RickD
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    When things like dedicated servers, a developer console, mods, and matches above 9v9 are taken out of the game I don't know what they expect us to pay $10 above retail for. Maybe it's for the mouse support, or on screen text chat...yeah.
  79. KevinL
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Single-player was pretty epic, but multi is DREADED horrid. I can find connections and play fine, but this is a HUGE step down from what PC online gaming is normally like.. I'm not even gonna list the obvious disadvantages that have been debated so much already..it just sucks. The 5-hr single-player does not justify $60 (even though its awesome) and don't even get me started on Single-player was pretty epic, but multi is DREADED horrid. I can find connections and play fine, but this is a HUGE step down from what PC online gaming is normally like.. I'm not even gonna list the obvious disadvantages that have been debated so much already..it just sucks. The 5-hr single-player does not justify $60 (even though its awesome) and don't even get me started on multiplayer... I'm glad I rented it from gamefly just for the single-player. will NOT be buying this, and none of you should either...… Expand
  80. SF
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The single player is 5 hours long, which is far too short for the asking price of $60 - it really didn't live up to the massive hype machine surrounding it. So, with the single player campaign over in a night, why don't we try some of this multi-player? Well, considering IW decided to strip out all aspects of the PC version which seperates it from the console version, the The single player is 5 hours long, which is far too short for the asking price of $60 - it really didn't live up to the massive hype machine surrounding it. So, with the single player campaign over in a night, why don't we try some of this multi-player? Well, considering IW decided to strip out all aspects of the PC version which seperates it from the console version, the multi-player really suffers. No way of reviewing your latency, excluding a bar - so it's completely useless unless you're guessing. Host mitigation occured often, with the new host having a clear advantage. And the default FOV is locked at 65, which I can't play games at due to motion sickness. I need a FOV of 90. But IW removed the ability to have a console. So I can't edit such a simple system preference. Most anticipated game? Check. Most expensive game? Check. Totally not worth buying? Check.… Expand
  81. SamuelA
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    How can this be. 60 dollars for a port ? come on, i know this is a milk cow. I hope EA and battlefield hits you where it hurts. This is plain greed. Why are all these reviews giving it High scores. Why did they review the game before the PC version came out. Arent you supposed to review all at once ? This is stupid. I will not pay 60 bucks. If they want i could pay 19.99 for Multiplayer How can this be. 60 dollars for a port ? come on, i know this is a milk cow. I hope EA and battlefield hits you where it hurts. This is plain greed. Why are all these reviews giving it High scores. Why did they review the game before the PC version came out. Arent you supposed to review all at once ? This is stupid. I will not pay 60 bucks. If they want i could pay 19.99 for Multiplayer only if is going to be like this. AND i will not BUY any of your GAY MAp PACKS which you are most likely going to charge us for.… Expand
  82. TimothyT
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Infinity Ward has killed Call of Duty on the PC with the lack of dedicated servers: High pings No mods No favorite servers Low player limit No competitive gaming No communities No clans/teams No admins etc. But then again, there's a five hour campaign for $60!
  83. TylerH.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Lets break this down as to why this game must be advoided no matter what. Dont even torrent it, doing so you acknowledge Activision/Infinity Ward created a product you want. I'll compare what features COD4 offered vs. MW2, separated by dashes... networking = client/server - peer 2 peer avg ping (us) = 25-40ms - 100+ console ability = yes - no lean funtionality = yes - no custom maps Lets break this down as to why this game must be advoided no matter what. Dont even torrent it, doing so you acknowledge Activision/Infinity Ward created a product you want. I'll compare what features COD4 offered vs. MW2, separated by dashes... networking = client/server - peer 2 peer avg ping (us) = 25-40ms - 100+ console ability = yes - no lean funtionality = yes - no custom maps = yes - no # of players = 64 - up to 18 mods = yes - no record game = yes - no kick/ban hackers = yes - no profiles saved online = no - yes select server to join = yes - no control offensive language = yes - no 0 ping host advantage = no - yes lan pay = yes - yes free demo = yes - no price = $50 - $60 If you think a 3hr, rediculous B action movie style, single player; with a few new perks and the removal of all listed above is worth more than any other game for pc at $60... then you'll only be feeding corporate greed, and you'll be letting them know its ok to raise prices in a recession, completely port a game from the inferior 360, and remove pc components that have always been in exsistance with damn near every game. Let it be known, Call of Duty had died for PC on 11/10/09.… Expand
  84. DOminikS
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    The new trend to provide terrible console ports to the PC community is the worst thing i experienced in 2009. Multiplayer games without dedicated servers are a step back to the early beginnings of Multiplayer gaming. That' it. If you want to play SP, play Modern Warfare 1 and save 60$. It's almost the same, but with dedicated servers. It's a shame what IW did.
  85. JosephS
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Short single player campaign No dedicated servers Peer to peer hosting 100ms as standard Host has the latency advantage ~10 second pause when the host disconnects No custom content like maps, mods Forced DLC with a price tag 9v9 max 65 FoV No console No recording No lean 'Tactical' nuke All of this for just $60. Although it does have some great features such as mouse support, Short single player campaign No dedicated servers Peer to peer hosting 100ms as standard Host has the latency advantage ~10 second pause when the host disconnects No custom content like maps, mods Forced DLC with a price tag 9v9 max 65 FoV No console No recording No lean 'Tactical' nuke All of this for just $60. Although it does have some great features such as mouse support, in-game text and graphics options.… Expand
  86. TJM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    WTF with this game?!!!I have been waiting to get on a battle in the MP and is almost impossible. After 10 min waiting when I finally connected we got the host migration BS 2 TIMES!!! and if it wasn't enough the Fking thing timed out!!!Really, this game is all about the SP, which btw, is a basic copyy and paste of CoD4 but more noob down to be "accesible" LOL. Really, stay away from WTF with this game?!!!I have been waiting to get on a battle in the MP and is almost impossible. After 10 min waiting when I finally connected we got the host migration BS 2 TIMES!!! and if it wasn't enough the Fking thing timed out!!!Really, this game is all about the SP, which btw, is a basic copyy and paste of CoD4 but more noob down to be "accesible" LOL. Really, stay away from this plague!!!… Expand
  87. BradynM
    Nov 15, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers = no purchase. Before Infinity Ward screwed beyond everything up, this was a shoe in purchase for me. I just can't buy it in good conscience now. Infinity Ward is gone and Infinity Ward/Activision is in where the bottom line is appealing to the 14 year old casual players who are ignoring the ESRB rating anyway. Have fun, Infinity Ward. I hope you lost millions!
  88. MarkR
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Infinity Ward chose to ignore gamer demands to maximize profit while lying to their original playerbase about their motivations behind destroying PC community. Don't buy this game and support games that understand the heart of PC gaming.
  89. numnum
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    My protest score. it is shocking that Activision are treating Pc gamers the same as console gamers. Thanks to the average idiot console gamer who for some reason feel there getting a great deal when they buy DLC have now made what was always a free update like new maps on the PC to a fracking insult to the only stable platform that has been around way before the Playstations and xboxs My protest score. it is shocking that Activision are treating Pc gamers the same as console gamers. Thanks to the average idiot console gamer who for some reason feel there getting a great deal when they buy DLC have now made what was always a free update like new maps on the PC to a fracking insult to the only stable platform that has been around way before the Playstations and xboxs where ever bloody thought of. way to go console owners.… Expand
  90. Prom3th3an
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    Firstly, I didnt buy this game because I wanted to see what it would be like first, so I played a mates copy...in short im glad I didnt buy it. The single player campaign (if thats what you want to call it) is excessivly short. This coupled with a poorly engineered multiplayer system has effectivly killed this game and tarnished the Call of Duty name forever and reflects extremely poorly Firstly, I didnt buy this game because I wanted to see what it would be like first, so I played a mates copy...in short im glad I didnt buy it. The single player campaign (if thats what you want to call it) is excessivly short. This coupled with a poorly engineered multiplayer system has effectivly killed this game and tarnished the Call of Duty name forever and reflects extremely poorly on Infinity Ward. The lack of modding support that would normally make a game like this last for a long time is of course a real slap in the face to the PC gamers who made the CoD name what it is today. The lack of dedicated servers is also a killer, putting to much ownes on P2P hosters. Most home conections have less that 64k of uploading bandwidth which is not enough to sustain the numbers that made CoD 4 an excellent multiplay enviroment. The matchmaing system is at best flawed, last night I connected to a game in america, the lag was unbearable. Overall Infinity Ward have basically given the loyal PC gamers the finger and its about time they sit down and think about how they are going to fix this and fast, for I wont be investing in any further CoD games untill they get thier act together.… Expand
  91. EvilAcid
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    no dedicated for 1 for 2 you have to open ports leaving you vulnerable to hackers well for 3 you will have to pay for content that came with the game to be unlocked down the line. 60$ was way to much for a game that has a value of 20$ bassed with the fact u can choose the server u want to be in and getting ripped off by there suposably great new match making system i sarcasticly say that no dedicated for 1 for 2 you have to open ports leaving you vulnerable to hackers well for 3 you will have to pay for content that came with the game to be unlocked down the line. 60$ was way to much for a game that has a value of 20$ bassed with the fact u can choose the server u want to be in and getting ripped off by there suposably great new match making system i sarcasticly say that as it isnt true. and last but not least i wonder how much they payed alot of these people to give MW2 a high score and say the game is great when it isnt at all prooven with the no dedicated servers. with that said i can see IW possibly going under a big lawsuit down the line since now there welcoming hackers to hack the game/peoples info..... and many other things as well.… Expand
  92. anonymous
    Dec 7, 2009
    0
    If you are looking to play online I suggest you look else where. The gameplay is ok but the multiplayer is terrible no servers and a bunch of cheats
  93. NickT
    Dec 9, 2009
    0
    A kick in the face to all PC gamers. Activision and IW said screw you and made a terrible multiplayer system that is a straight port from the consoles...Waste of moeny
  94. PJL
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    The singleplayer really sucked. Played at veteran. They added a co-op. Rather played the singleplayer with 2 then these rip off co-op missions. The multiplayer could of been good. Iwnet is not the thing for pc. Trying to find games with a partysize larger then 3 is very difficult. You end up being put in a game whereas your friends get the message server is full. You can never join a The singleplayer really sucked. Played at veteran. They added a co-op. Rather played the singleplayer with 2 then these rip off co-op missions. The multiplayer could of been good. Iwnet is not the thing for pc. Trying to find games with a partysize larger then 3 is very difficult. You end up being put in a game whereas your friends get the message server is full. You can never join a server already in progress. Right clicking a friend and joining in that game is impossible. There are no dedicated servers instead there is one host over p2p. Everyone connects to him. To not give him an advantage the host is given a little lag aswell i supose ? The achievements which you get in steam only show up briefly in the startup but are nowhere to be found. There is no possibility to customize. No console. No modding options.… Expand
  95. todd
    Jan 14, 2010
    0
    I can't believe that this game is selling for $60 a copy. I understand that activision has to make money but even at $5 a copy they're raking in 5 billion dollars. You cant tell me that it takes a billion dollars to make an hour worth of gameplay. The worst thing is this game is setting up the industry to raise the price of all games. Now while most people will say," Quit being I can't believe that this game is selling for $60 a copy. I understand that activision has to make money but even at $5 a copy they're raking in 5 billion dollars. You cant tell me that it takes a billion dollars to make an hour worth of gameplay. The worst thing is this game is setting up the industry to raise the price of all games. Now while most people will say," Quit being so cheap, you'll play the game tons of times." Well, it's unfortunate but being a gamer my whole life i've become bored with first person shooters since they're all becoming cut from the same mould. Sure the graphics are better and they are making games more like movies but how many war movies have you seen with the same content as mw2? Terrorists killing innocents have been in every modern war movie ever concieved. The only difference is now we're all sick enough to pay to be the terrorist. Hell, just putting that little bit of immoral behavior in made them another 10 billion. It reminds me of a time that a man in my home town was wrapped around a pto shaft on a grain auger and everyone in town drove out to see the aftermath. Raises the question,"Why the hell would you drive out to see someone mutilated?" Well, why the hell would you pay to mutilate innocents? I've always justified playing fps' under the idea that if i was drafted and put in a situation where i had to kill that i would only kill something that had intention to kill me. So shooting nazis that shoot back, ok. Shooting good, honest people, no. And sure you can skip it but the majority of the people who heard about this game bought it because of the contriversy and even if they skip it the first time around inevitably temptation and curiousity kicks in. It's a blatent marketing ploy to sell more copies and nothing else. Some say the story justifies it but if in the real world this happens we say there is no justifcation for such actions. All i'm really saying is think before you buy. At some point people have to draw a line how much 10 cents of silicon and 5 hours of gameplay is really worth. Wouldn't be suprised if by the end of 2010 that games will go for $100 a copy. Why not? most people are becoming so addicted to video games that the price could go up and people would just pay more to get there fix. Dont get me wrong, video games are great but i think you'd be better of giving your $50 to sustainable energy so that the human race can survive global warming rather then being wastefull, selfish, and lazy contributing nothing to society except by taking up space.… Expand
  96. JoaquinB
    Jan 15, 2010
    0
    This game is over-rated and the company's that rate this game high are only trying to get something out of IW. This game is really only a single player game. without dedicated servers, map-making, modding this game is an extreme flop.
  97. JonS
    Jan 15, 2010
    0
    Single player is seemless. I played it up untill we started slaughtering cilvilians in an airport. I was hoping for big maps, vehicles and a little realism in the multiplayer. Tiny "speed courses", no dedicated servers and spawn killing "perks" is what we got.
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. vundo31337
    Jan 2, 2010
    0
    garbage...more hackers than COD4...and activision will not refund the game.
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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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