Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,958 out of 7455
  2. Mixed: 790 out of 7455
  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
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  1. Joe
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game plays like an uninspired console port. With no dedicated servers, no lean, and a higher price than the console versions, this is one title that you should stay away from.
  2. GL
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Removing content from a game is foolish, and doing this while only including a short, shovelware-worthy campaign and a multi-player game worse than the original is simply foolish. Why would a developer do that?
  3. JayW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an insult to those who have invested in their PC for it's advantages.… Expand
  4. RobertM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    With lack of dedicated server support, limited players per match and pared down features (such as inability to lean), this game lacks any reason for an PC player to purchase it.
  5. Lokster
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Best single player campaign ever. Although the endless swarms of respawns gets frustrating. Multiplayer is a big letdown. Still fun, but nothing like the 32v32 all the other cod games had. Also, no dedicated servers and player hosts ... Seriously, is this the original Rainbow Six? Hosting games on player machines and not dedicated servers ... Ridiculous.
  6. JamesT.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game isnt worth any points since they took out the fundamental aspects of PC gaming and just ported over the bare minimum from the console version. Learn to make games for the PC, then port them to console. The console players will enjoy the game either way, when you go from console to PC you get pissed off people.
  7. CharlieC
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Everyone here is just bad at criticizing. You are just crying cause you didnt get what you like. Don't criticize for 9v9. That is what MW2 is. A small skirmish battle game. it is meant for small team vs small team. If you are looking for a larger size battle, go to a different game. They didn't want to make it large fights, so that's what they did. I for one enjoy small Everyone here is just bad at criticizing. You are just crying cause you didnt get what you like. Don't criticize for 9v9. That is what MW2 is. A small skirmish battle game. it is meant for small team vs small team. If you are looking for a larger size battle, go to a different game. They didn't want to make it large fights, so that's what they did. I for one enjoy small strategic fights. It is great for teamwork. Also, the multiplayer is a lot better now. It is so much more smooth and enjoyable. If you are crying over the loss of dedicated servers, ah well, it does suck. However, atleast they released it on PC so you can use your mouse and keyboard. Once you get in the game, even if its matchmaking, once you get inside, its amazing! Awesome gameplay!… Expand
  8. 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
  9. RuneA
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    I bought the game and really don't get what everyone is bitching about. The multiplayer plays great for me, and I don't think you need more than 9v9 players anyway. They should have dedicated servers, but it's not THAT big of a deal. A great game all in all.
  10. TimB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Their is no raisin to play this game at all. it doesnt have servers and the only thing it has over 360 version is mouse control. if i wanted to control a mouse id just go to an animal testing lab with an anal mind probe or something. 360 version is better but still sucks. most fps suck ass except halo so thats not surprising. call of duty has always been a casual game played by only kids Their is no raisin to play this game at all. it doesnt have servers and the only thing it has over 360 version is mouse control. if i wanted to control a mouse id just go to an animal testing lab with an anal mind probe or something. 360 version is better but still sucks. most fps suck ass except halo so thats not surprising. call of duty has always been a casual game played by only kids and useless old fart world war 2 veterans.… Expand
  11. KeithA
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    I can barely tolerate the single player part of the game. Endless waves of respawning enemies that shoot you the instant you walk around a corner is not hard. It's annoying. All I can see half the time I'm playing the game is blood on the inside of my eyeballs apparently. I also don't think that the story could be more generic. It's your standard COD campaign. Mindless I can barely tolerate the single player part of the game. Endless waves of respawning enemies that shoot you the instant you walk around a corner is not hard. It's annoying. All I can see half the time I'm playing the game is blood on the inside of my eyeballs apparently. I also don't think that the story could be more generic. It's your standard COD campaign. Mindless plodding through checkpoints to get to some fancy mocap work. It's really unsatisfying to say the least in the latest iteration of the game. The matchmaking is horrendous. The 5 second host migration takes place after 30 seconds of searching for the new host. The other thing I've noticed is that in order to make you feel like you can hit someone with the high pings involved in a p2p situation they have made the hitboxes enormous. I was playing earlier and a kill cam showed me registering hits on a stationary player in a corner when I was shooting 5 feet to his side. They have replaced skill based gaming with spray and pray because anything close counts. It' sa clever way to disguise the terrible latencies you experience.… Expand
  12. MalteJ
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The Singleplayer was good and intense. The Multiplayer is also very very good, better than cod 4's multiplayer. Why? Because it took everything what made CoD 4's multiplayer very good and amplified that by 10. It's just so more intense now, I love it. Sure, dedicated servers would be nice, but it's like it kills the ping so heavy.
  13. NickH.
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    Hello all, I saw everyone's rate and so I thought, I will rate to. I pre-ordered the game some months ago for the Playstation 3 (yes, a console!) and since I have it, I love it (like I expected). The game is very very good, good story, multiplayer is good, awesome COOP with friends and I geuss alot of features I don't know yet. But you guys will say "It's a console game". Hello all, I saw everyone's rate and so I thought, I will rate to. I pre-ordered the game some months ago for the Playstation 3 (yes, a console!) and since I have it, I love it (like I expected). The game is very very good, good story, multiplayer is good, awesome COOP with friends and I geuss alot of features I don't know yet. But you guys will say "It's a console game". No, you got it for PC to (hehe). But why they made dedicated servers for PC version? Because they don't like cheaters and people that play an illigal version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 online. (Cracked versions>>>). I give it a nine, 1 point minus because of the problems with the PC-version, and the to bloody scene on the airfield where you play terrorist. If you ask it to me, it was not necassary to put such a mission in this game. (My opinion). Good luck, and buy this game, worth your money!… Expand
  14. OshiZ.
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    SP is great but MP was fail, alot of great features has been throw away. when host leave game stop 5 sec to restart, 9v9 cap, when change host sometime lag sometime not, no lean, no mod. If you enjoy large battle like me in CoD4 I suggest you to find other game or stick with CoD4.
  15. ChadP
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    The single player portion of this game is terribly short, favoring a more Hollywood approach to things in place of the realism that IW normally places onto CoD missions. The multiplayer is just insanely laggy, also there are no dedicated servers . They also bumped the price up $10, which just puts me off even further. I would not buy this game.
  16. WunH.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    I was up in arms when i heard about the changes IW was making. But rather than bitch and whine and act like a little spoiled kid- i walked into BEst Buy and bought a copy to see for myself what all the fuss was. I dove into the single player campaign for about an hour and it was amazing. With DX10 At 1920 x 1080 with max settings it looks insanely good and was very playable- so its not I was up in arms when i heard about the changes IW was making. But rather than bitch and whine and act like a little spoiled kid- i walked into BEst Buy and bought a copy to see for myself what all the fuss was. I dove into the single player campaign for about an hour and it was amazing. With DX10 At 1920 x 1080 with max settings it looks insanely good and was very playable- so its not 100 hours long like dragon age - waah - so what it is still an amazing experience. Then i tried the multi-player and it was smooth and able to get me into TDM and FFA games quickly without me having to find the lowest ping - then look for a populated server- then find one that has punkbuster, etc. That crap is gone and in its place is a system that gets you in the game with a click. I got into a TDM game that was 12 vs 12 and i had no lag and the map was the perfect size for the teams. Its actually so much better than i thought it was going to be- no more random lagged out 32 player spawn and die frustration. This game actually throws you a bone if u are getting spawn killed over and over by giving you a 10 second massive health boost to get you out of the danger areas and back into the fight making it more fun and less frustrating. Then there are the new weapons and perks and the cool special ops campaigns- i had a blast playing thru those and can see alot of replayability there. The whiners will always whine but as a hard-core PC gamer i say "more PEW PEW and less QQ" this game is my new favorite game this year - next to Dragon Age Origins, and RE5, and NFS Shift. I approached it with an open mind and tried to empty my cup to see what they were going for with this new COD and I for one appreciate what they have done. Nice Job IW- i thought it was gonna be kinda shitty with the smaller team size and the IWnet and i was wrong. I am having a hard time stopping playing but i gotta be up for work in 5 hours. Do yourself a favor and dont listen to the whiners who dont want innovation or change- hell i bet they still are running Windows XP and an old Nvidia 6600 which would make me grumpy and whiney too. Great frackin game- nuff said. Peace out.… Expand
  17. DavidD
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game is what you get when greedy companies try to screw people. The game is completely stripped down, bare bones, features no dedicated servers, no mod support, no special features for the PC version. Activision got too greedy and it shows. The game itself is generic and offers nothing we haven't seen before. Just another vanilla war sim shooter. Pass on this one, you're This game is what you get when greedy companies try to screw people. The game is completely stripped down, bare bones, features no dedicated servers, no mod support, no special features for the PC version. Activision got too greedy and it shows. The game itself is generic and offers nothing we haven't seen before. Just another vanilla war sim shooter. Pass on this one, you're not missing much anyways, and you're won't be contributing to the moral decay of the industry.… Expand
  18. DirkS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    With such a woefully short single player run this is a game that needs a solid multiplayer to stand on. Unfortunately so far its tripping and falling flat on its face. Call me when the dedicated servers get patched in and I can have a real multiplayer experience again. Until then there are plenty of better games that came out this fall that didn't have an unjustifiably inflated price tag.
  19. SamM
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    It's not that bad of a game. No really, it's not that bad if you put on goggles that make you think a piece of crap is a piece of candy. The Single Player makes no sense at all. Everything happens to fast with no explanation, it's just ridiculous. The multiplayer is flawed on the PC and the PS3, who didn't see that coming? even after that deleted post by an Infinity It's not that bad of a game. No really, it's not that bad if you put on goggles that make you think a piece of crap is a piece of candy. The Single Player makes no sense at all. Everything happens to fast with no explanation, it's just ridiculous. The multiplayer is flawed on the PC and the PS3, who didn't see that coming? even after that deleted post by an Infinity Ward developer saying the PS3 is a turd? This game was simply made to give IW and Activision big bucks so they can ruin the industry even more than it already is.… Expand
  20. JamesW
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    At first glance the game seems very mediocre, but after traveling through the very poorly made main menu, and starting the campaign, if you liked COD4, you will be amazed. Only now though, after starting the campaign could I ESC out and find some options to change my GFX settings (screen res, level
  21. BR
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    A great singleplayer experience, heavily let down by the PC support, and the shunning of Community feedback by the developer. In comparison to some developers, the mouthpiece for IW at the time, originally said that the PC Multiplayer was going to be "Same as it ever was," then three weeks before release answers that there will be no dedicated server support and no customisation like PC A great singleplayer experience, heavily let down by the PC support, and the shunning of Community feedback by the developer. In comparison to some developers, the mouthpiece for IW at the time, originally said that the PC Multiplayer was going to be "Same as it ever was," then three weeks before release answers that there will be no dedicated server support and no customisation like PC gamers have been used to. They claimed that it was the hackers and the pirates that made them take a regressive step: And while the P2P technology used in the MP can hold up for 12 or 18 people matches with some latency (varies per host) gone are the days where 24 to 64 players could be in the middle of a heavy firefight. Modern Warfare 2's only improvement on it's predecessor is the story telling and action in the single player, while the MP aspect and Infinity Ward not listening to their angry customers means that it does not warrant as of release state anything over half marks.… Expand
  22. ToddS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Game has a solid singleplayer aspect, great storyline and exciting. Multiplayer is probably one the worst experiences for a game of this stature I have ever had. Activision and IW should be absolutely red-faced about this release. It doesn't deserve the Call of Duty name.
  23. WickidC
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Total abandonment to the PC community that made the game what it is today. Look for the multiplayer to be dead in a few months just ask its brother Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising. What a joke to try and say that this was made for PC. It's a broken console port with a $10 price hike.
  24. MattM.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    PC Multiplayer is horribly done. It killed all chances of competitive play, it lags, it ruins the ability to mod the game, it basically kills everything about PC gaming. How did they go from CoD4 to this?
  25. PhilH
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    One night's worth of entertaining single player shooter and that's basically your lot. Probably quite good by console standards but on the PC the crippled multiplayer kills any long term entertainment value.
  26. JoshG
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    You can try your hardest to like this game, but in the end you feel short changed and cheated by IW. Don't plan on playing this game in an form that resembles competitive gaming. If your simply satisfied with finding a few friends and playing on IW.net system go for it, anything beyond that is non-existent. Also have to mention, the single player while pretty great, but paying $60 You can try your hardest to like this game, but in the end you feel short changed and cheated by IW. Don't plan on playing this game in an form that resembles competitive gaming. If your simply satisfied with finding a few friends and playing on IW.net system go for it, anything beyond that is non-existent. Also have to mention, the single player while pretty great, but paying $60 for what pretty much is overglorified single player game is not worth it. Maybe if everyone waits off a bit to buy the game, IW will find it in their hearts to implement a dedicated server.… Expand
  27. ShoneL
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    60 bucks for 4 hour SP and unusable MP. And once again holly and God given US Army is saving world form evil and satanistic russians or whoever is not with USA. How much money did IW get for this propaganda...I wish them very short carrier after this.
  28. JohnS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    These "professional" reviewers absolutely must have been paid off to give some of the reviews they did. They butchered the MP and considering the MP is the majority of the game, they butchered the game itself.
  29. ChrisN
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Horrible.....no dedicated servers, no console, no mods, no lean. Complete lack of respect for the community that put IW on the map. IW sold out, plain and simple. Of course they are a company out to make money. But I guarantee that they would have made more money in the long run had they not alienated such a big user base as the PC. Sure they point to piracy as being the reason for the Horrible.....no dedicated servers, no console, no mods, no lean. Complete lack of respect for the community that put IW on the map. IW sold out, plain and simple. Of course they are a company out to make money. But I guarantee that they would have made more money in the long run had they not alienated such a big user base as the PC. Sure they point to piracy as being the reason for the changes but the 360 version will have more copies pirated than the PC ever would. What about forcing us to use steam....I effing hate steam, besides loosing 3-5 fps just from having steam opened in the background, why should we be forced to run proprietary 3rd party software for a game that gives us less of what we had come to expect at a higher price point? IW should just make console games from now on, they don't give a shit about PC gamers.....even though they wouldn't be around without us. Ass-holes.… Expand
  30. JulesL
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Listen this game is bloody terrific. There is no denying it. Sure it would have been better with dedicated servers and mods etc. but there is not taking away from the fact that this game is amazing. Superb Job Infinity Ward. Thumbs Up!
  31. LeoB.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I'm not going to waste my time or 60 bucks for a xbox 360 ported game...what a dissapointment. i have been playing the cod series since it first started on the pc. slap in the face!! money hungry industry.
  32. JohnL
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Pros - ummm.... Cons - Very short campaign (pay more get less?) no lean in multiplayer (pay more get less?) no dedi servers for mp (pay more get less?) no mod tools (pay more get less?) realistically, they raised the price cause they knew it would be a "hit" game, and completely skewed the pc community over. Yes, there are the select few who are completely oblivious to the drawbacks of Pros - ummm.... Cons - Very short campaign (pay more get less?) no lean in multiplayer (pay more get less?) no dedi servers for mp (pay more get less?) no mod tools (pay more get less?) realistically, they raised the price cause they knew it would be a "hit" game, and completely skewed the pc community over. Yes, there are the select few who are completely oblivious to the drawbacks of not having dedicated servers or very basic features in games, those are the people that try to ruin it for the rest of us. We as a pc gaming community deserve better than this hogwash. It dosent matter how good a game is in theory, take all the good things out of it and your left with a bucket full of fish... official reviews rank this game as 94 overall, the user score is 1.3 after 866 votes, that says it all in my opinion.… Expand
  33. MC
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Short derivative singleplayer campaign and multiplayer features that have gone backwards since MW1 for more than a full price game? This is barely an expansion pack. This isn't MW2, it's MW1.2. No, wait, multiplayer's been downgraded so it's MW0.8. Save yourself some money and stick with MW1, you won't regret buying MW1.
  34. 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!
  35. BobS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    Even though the lack of dedicated servers and modding capabilites mw2 is still a good game. The single player is a bit short but its awsome. And also from what i see you cant make maps either. Come on IW, havent you learned?
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. Mike
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Infinity Ward treats the PC version and community like garbage. This is by far worse than any EA DRM such as Spore. What they did was gut all features that made the PC version of any game special, such as Dedicated Servers, Mod tools, Modifications period, and the graphic tooling a PC version gets. Instead they locked down everything in the name of IWnet so they can sell you DLC or map Infinity Ward treats the PC version and community like garbage. This is by far worse than any EA DRM such as Spore. What they did was gut all features that made the PC version of any game special, such as Dedicated Servers, Mod tools, Modifications period, and the graphic tooling a PC version gets. Instead they locked down everything in the name of IWnet so they can sell you DLC or map packs, and force you into DRM, controlling everything you do. Oh and they raised the price, did I mention that? Do not pick this up on PC!… Expand
  39. NajehH
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Stripped out multiplayer basically destroys the experience. No dedicated servers, 9v9 limit (actually 6v6, it's 9v9 only for one gametype), no lean. Supposedly they wanted to target "casual" gamers. Guess what, Infinity Ward? No one reviewing this game is a "casual" gamer.
  40. Shal
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Wow, am I disappointed with this game. The single player is the shortest yet, lazyness is all I can say. Next, no leaning...how is that improving the game, just plan lazyness again. What is up with this multiplayer conection thing? I has have a crappy ping and connection problems. If I wanted to play a console game, I would have bought the console version. I'd skip on this game.
  41. TomC
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The game is amazing. dont pay attention to the PC user reviews. most people didn't even buy tha games and rated it 1 just because of no dedicated servers. sure its disapointing but IWNet seems fine for me. plus i am sure they will add them as soon as possible. the multiplayer is just as addicting as the firsts. i highly recomend it to anyone who wants a great single player story and The game is amazing. dont pay attention to the PC user reviews. most people didn't even buy tha games and rated it 1 just because of no dedicated servers. sure its disapointing but IWNet seems fine for me. plus i am sure they will add them as soon as possible. the multiplayer is just as addicting as the firsts. i highly recomend it to anyone who wants a great single player story and an extremely fun multiplayer. i will be playing this for years to come.… Expand
  42. ZackB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, max player count 9v9, default and LOCKED FOV of 65, leaning around corners removed, shitty matchmaking service, no mods possible..... Why has Infinity Ward alienated the PC Gamers who are responsible for CoD being a successful franchise in the first place? Take everything logical and great about CoD 4 and throw it out the window.... thanks to consolized bs, this is No dedicated servers, max player count 9v9, default and LOCKED FOV of 65, leaning around corners removed, shitty matchmaking service, no mods possible..... Why has Infinity Ward alienated the PC Gamers who are responsible for CoD being a successful franchise in the first place? Take everything logical and great about CoD 4 and throw it out the window.... thanks to consolized bs, this is essentially a crappy console port. I want to love this game, I really do, in fact have been looking forward to it since it's announcement.... but how could they DESTROY the PC community like this, they obviously don't care and want to cater to the hordes of 360 halo nubs that don't know what a real FPS is.… Expand
  43. MikeN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    It's a short, predictable, generic, shadow of an FPS that pales in comparison to it's predecessors. The multiplayer aspect is just as dull as its singleplayer . The lack of dedicated servers, small player capacities, and lack of access to console commands renders the game unenjoyable and almost unplayable. The poorest showing by far from one of my favorite game series.
  44. GGIW
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding so you can only play on the stock maps. The game has so much more replay value online now. Speaking of online, have you ever gotten confused looking through the server list? Can't seem to figure out what you're doing? Does it seem like there's too many buttons for your short attentions span? Well, no worries. IW has kept you in mind and they have taken out the server browser. In fact, they've taken out dedicated servers completely! Is your internet too crappy to play on P2P? Does your internet slow down when you download a big file that just so happens to be 11 gigabytes? Have no fear! IW.net will save the day! In fact, it's so amazing, that you have to pay TEN MORE DOLLARS for the game! It must be good! So go out and purchase your very own copy of CoD: MW2!… Expand
  45. Mithan
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    I HATE that it doesn't have Dedicated Servers and that Activision craps on the PC Crowd, but I caved and bought it anyways because at the end of the day, I play games to be entertained and MW2 is a great game. The online play is very well done, even if the Match Making aspect of it does leave a little bit to be desired, still, they did a good job. So yes, Activision deserves to be I HATE that it doesn't have Dedicated Servers and that Activision craps on the PC Crowd, but I caved and bought it anyways because at the end of the day, I play games to be entertained and MW2 is a great game. The online play is very well done, even if the Match Making aspect of it does leave a little bit to be desired, still, they did a good job. So yes, Activision deserves to be hated for the sleaze balls they are, but the game is very well done.… Expand
  46. SushBag
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    They give us less and have the audacity to charge us MORE for it? The PC version of this game is a massive stain on Infinity Ward's credibility and an unfortunate reminder of the times we live in, with certain publishers doing whatever they want as long as the masses keep buying it. Everything about this game is a step back from CoD4, don't buy it.
  47. caic
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    I myself have not played the game yet which explains the 5, a neutral score. That being said, how many of you people that gave this a score of 0 or 1 or 2 actually PLAYED the game? I'm not saying that all of you haven't played it yet, but seriously. Guys, stop jumping on the bandwagon; if you have absolutely no justification to rate this game, then don't rate it. Sure the I myself have not played the game yet which explains the 5, a neutral score. That being said, how many of you people that gave this a score of 0 or 1 or 2 actually PLAYED the game? I'm not saying that all of you haven't played it yet, but seriously. Guys, stop jumping on the bandwagon; if you have absolutely no justification to rate this game, then don't rate it. Sure the dedicated servers (or lack thereof) are a problem. In the end a game should stand up on its own merits. The only way to ascertain those merits is to actually PLAY the game first. So quit ranting and whining unless you actually have the right to. Meaning try the game before you bitch about it.… Expand
  48. VinnieM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    They really screwed up the PC version. Don't trust the magazines and online sites that just slop up and repackage whatever their advertising department tells them to. With this game, Inifinity Wards sent one message to the PC community: "f**k you" I, for one, am going to send the same message back and not buy this piece of garbage.
  49. 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
  50. PirateIt
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, no mod support, 9v9 dm, laggy online mode.... defeats the purpose of playing on the PC. Im giving the FU to IW and Activision by pirating the game. Very sad since I bought the PC and console versions of the first MW.
  51. JakeN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I got the game and stormed through the single-player. Its exactly what you'd expect from it (thanks to all the hype about it), and then got to the horrid multiplayer. I'm being completely honest here: this simply BLOWS compared to CoD4's multiplayer. There's no dedicated servers, no custom maps, no mods, no skinning, absolutely no customization, no leaning, its always I got the game and stormed through the single-player. Its exactly what you'd expect from it (thanks to all the hype about it), and then got to the horrid multiplayer. I'm being completely honest here: this simply BLOWS compared to CoD4's multiplayer. There's no dedicated servers, no custom maps, no mods, no skinning, absolutely no customization, no leaning, its always 9v9, host migration takes forever, host always has an advantage (P2P in general is fail) and it costs $10 EXTRA, and we'll be paying for DLC... Its simply not worth it. At all. I gave it a 0 because single-player was good and what I wanted. If it was worse, I'd go for giving it a negative score. Multiplayer is where CoD shone for me in all of its previous installments, and IW just ruined it to hell and beyond. Don't get me wrong here - If you live in a good location and get good connections normally, you'll find games easily and be able to play perfectly. Nothing is 'wrong' with the way the IWnet system works, its just a major slap in the face for hardcore PC gamers; like going back to 1997... You might think its worth it and get it anyway, but trust me, it will lose its 'fun' factor after a month or so because of absolutely no way to enhance the game to your liking/preferences (thanks to IW ruining the PC features).… Expand
  52. eoL
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    Take a look at the at the user reviews, notice the very few positive Reviews compared to the flood of negative ones. Look at the Critics too. Of course, Critics can be bought but it's not as easy for the personal ones. This game is mostly an disappointment compared to its predecessor. The single-player narrative is overall both rationally stupid and very short. The removal of Take a look at the at the user reviews, notice the very few positive Reviews compared to the flood of negative ones. Look at the Critics too. Of course, Critics can be bought but it's not as easy for the personal ones. This game is mostly an disappointment compared to its predecessor. The single-player narrative is overall both rationally stupid and very short. The removal of dedicated server pretty much scraps the competitive gaming with the high latency p2p connections that the game uses. I'd give it a 5 for being a solid shooter, but I'm rating it even lower than that since there's no enjoyment in playing the single-player with its C-Movie plot nor rather lacking multiplayer.… Expand
  53. C
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Oh boy. 90% of the user reviewers here are ragetyping, consoleplaying small kids who can't appreciate a balanced FPS that doesn't have a 64 man orgy-fest in a small town, or amateur server hosters that restricts 90% of the game's content to suit themselves and their friends. Go back crying to your MW1 martyrdom orgy. We quality players prefer a game with balancement, Thanks.
  54. B
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Way to completely cripple this game for PC users, IW. The price got raised up on the game and stripped of features like dedicated servers. I don't get why they'd cater to the PC crowd for CoD4 then completely backstab them with MW2.
  55. BarryK
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Almost identical to the last game, I'm not too happy with paying $100+ AU for a game that is the same as one that I already own. If anything, this version has less features on the PC. My ping is through the roof due to no dedicated servers and controls like lean no longer work. The single player campaign lasted around 5 hours, and since the multiplayer is useless to me because of the Almost identical to the last game, I'm not too happy with paying $100+ AU for a game that is the same as one that I already own. If anything, this version has less features on the PC. My ping is through the roof due to no dedicated servers and controls like lean no longer work. The single player campaign lasted around 5 hours, and since the multiplayer is useless to me because of the horrible lag (I cannot connect to any games close enough not to be 200+ MS behind everyone else) I think I need to take this back to the store for a refund. If someone can patch in dedicated servers then this game may be a 6 or a 7 (its still just a rehash of an old game) but until then, its just 5 hours of play before its useless.… Expand
  56. BrentlyH
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Graphics are good, but the lack of dedicated servers killed the game for me. The story mode was OK at best, but everyone knows the Call of Duty series has always been about the awesome multiplayer, and CoD:MW2 took the great thing the series had going for it and beat it with a stick, burned in with gasoline, and threw it out of a 6 story building into a dumpster in the alley below.
  57. SeiferA
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This was probably the most horrible game I have seen in some time. No dedicated servers and no support for competitive gaming at all. Good job making this disaster. Worst game in years.
  58. MikeS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Lack of dedicated server disallows MW2 to be taken seriously in the competitive gaming field. This franchise was previously herald for competitive game play but is now restricted to vanilla multiplayer and massive amounts of network lag due to upload and bandwidth caps from consumer Internet access. The removal of lean is a step backwards for the genre as well. From a franchise that Lack of dedicated server disallows MW2 to be taken seriously in the competitive gaming field. This franchise was previously herald for competitive game play but is now restricted to vanilla multiplayer and massive amounts of network lag due to upload and bandwidth caps from consumer Internet access. The removal of lean is a step backwards for the genre as well. From a franchise that perfected realism in war games, players are now being restricted and pushed back into the style of every other FPS ever created. Originality has been released from the franchise. Infinity Ward has effectively gone back in time with this release.… Expand
  59. JoaoR
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    "It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't "It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't even try the multiplayer yet." Yes Daniel, had you tried multiplayerd you woud have given it a 5.… Expand
  60. HomerS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    SPECULAR piece of crap! No dedicate servers, no mod support, p2p sucks for PC, but at least we get mouse support? +1 for installing and having mouse & keyboard support -9 for everything else, including NO MONITOR support (fixed field of view). Consoles held this game back way too much.
  61. DaveJ
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    Single player is reasonably entertaining, if a bit messy in combat. Its also reasonably short - if you want it for the single player game, I'd wait until it comes down it price or you're looking at about 50c per minute of gameplay. Multiplayer is virtually unplayable with the experience reminding me of the days of Quake1 on dialup. You also have no control over what servers you Single player is reasonably entertaining, if a bit messy in combat. Its also reasonably short - if you want it for the single player game, I'd wait until it comes down it price or you're looking at about 50c per minute of gameplay. Multiplayer is virtually unplayable with the experience reminding me of the days of Quake1 on dialup. You also have no control over what servers you choose so you can't even pick the best of a bad scheme.… Expand
  62. LOLK
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding so you can only play on the stock maps. The game has so much more replay value online now. Speaking of online, have you ever gotten confused looking through the server list? Can't seem to figure out what you're doing? Does it seem like there's too many buttons for your short attentions span? Well, no worries. IW has kept you in mind and they have taken out the server browser. In fact, they've taken out dedicated servers completely! Is your internet too crappy to play on P2P? Does your internet slow down when you download a big file that just so happens to be 11 gigabytes? Have no fear! IW.net will save the day! In fact, it's so amazing, that you have to pay TEN MORE DOLLARS for the game! It must be good! So go out and buy your very own copy of CoD: MW2!… Expand
  63. KentH
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The PC version of the game is a poor port of it's console cousin. Everything besides graphics has been dumbed down from it's predecessors. Online matches are p2p based: your gaming experience will depend on how good (or bad) the host's connection is. And the 9v9 limit is less than the smallest games we used to play online.
  64. TerryS
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Has the potential to be a good game, however lack of the following things basically tie the hands of the competitive online multiplayer scene; No console Record function Dedicated servers Mod tools.... It's time IW listened to their supporters and financers.
  65. JackS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    All of you that are complaining about the online just shut up. Stop being a bunch of whiners and actually appreciate more than just the dedicated server thing k? It sucks that it's not there but appreciate it more than just that.
  66. MikeO
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Lets see, where to begin: Lag - Unbelievably horrendous at times. Last night, there were 12 players playing, and 6 of those twelve had yellow bars. It was like something out of Star Trek - people warping around the map, skipping, emptying clips into someone and not getting hit blips, etc. At one point a player actually JUMPED over 2 bullets from my .50 Cal. Yessiree bob. IW.NET sure Lets see, where to begin: Lag - Unbelievably horrendous at times. Last night, there were 12 players playing, and 6 of those twelve had yellow bars. It was like something out of Star Trek - people warping around the map, skipping, emptying clips into someone and not getting hit blips, etc. At one point a player actually JUMPED over 2 bullets from my .50 Cal. Yessiree bob. IW.NET sure leveled the playing field. Matchmaking: OH yeah! I love this matchmaking! Not being able to kick jackasses who like using words like "spic", "nigger" and/or "kike" because the person isn't playing the way they want to play. Not being able to go spectate in the middle of a match if something needs your attention around the house. The only option is to leave, which affects your score - you get docked if you leave a match early. The only recourse you have is to file a "report" (which, I have yet to find out how) which after you do, it'll probably take Valve/IW/Activision 2+ weeks to take action, if they decide to take action at all. Don't bother buying it. There are a ton of good alternatives coming out within the next 6-7 months: BF:BC2 & APB are two that immediately come to mind.… Expand
  67. JohnS
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    90% of these user rating are from 9 year old whining about dedi. servers. The gameplay is great, graphics outstanding, additions to multiplayer a great touch. The game runs incredibly smooth online and it is a great step forward from COD4. There are some obvious minor flaws such as the reduced team size (The maps don't seem big enough to where this really makes a difference in the 90% of these user rating are from 9 year old whining about dedi. servers. The gameplay is great, graphics outstanding, additions to multiplayer a great touch. The game runs incredibly smooth online and it is a great step forward from COD4. There are some obvious minor flaws such as the reduced team size (The maps don't seem big enough to where this really makes a difference in the long run). Lack of dedicated servers for some, not the end of the world. My main complaint is the assocation of your key with steam, but I don't find myself selling off pc games much anyway. Don't be swayed by the obvious group effort to destroy the user rating of this game. Read the comments posted by some of these clowns and make an informed decision to buy or not.… Expand
  68. MikeK
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I have yet to even buy this game, but I already give it a 0. See i was considering going and buying the game, despite THE ANGER i feel after I knew they removed dedicated servers, and all the other mess, plus jakcing up the price. But when I learned that also the game for Pc is reduced to 9 v 9 I RAGED SO HARD. Please people, do not support these jackasses for making such a horrible pile I have yet to even buy this game, but I already give it a 0. See i was considering going and buying the game, despite THE ANGER i feel after I knew they removed dedicated servers, and all the other mess, plus jakcing up the price. But when I learned that also the game for Pc is reduced to 9 v 9 I RAGED SO HARD. Please people, do not support these jackasses for making such a horrible pile of trash. Instead of using those 65$ to buy this garbage, use the money to blow your nose or wipe your ass. You would atleast get some use out of the money that way. I wish i could punch the VP in the face right now.… Expand
  69. AndreasE
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The comments below me are just lame, all about the multiplayer who says it sucks. Hey guys ffs, they have just released the game, don't you think they will come up with some improvements.??? wait a month and there will be a lot of dedicated servers.
  70. MattW
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    COD is all about multiplayer. The ability to play with regular players on a server - to specific rules you like. Instead you getting spoonfed a generic anonymous MP experience. Really bizarre decision IW to remove stable professional servers and run everything on p2p from users home computers....If you're new to COD buy COD4. The multiplayer on this latest game will be dead quite COD is all about multiplayer. The ability to play with regular players on a server - to specific rules you like. Instead you getting spoonfed a generic anonymous MP experience. Really bizarre decision IW to remove stable professional servers and run everything on p2p from users home computers....If you're new to COD buy COD4. The multiplayer on this latest game will be dead quite quickly as you can't play internationally with the same players - COD4 and COD WAW will still going due the community they created and the ability to play however suits YOU the player (the customer - remember!).… Expand
  71. MarkD
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Epic Fail. This game sucks (PC-wise) so bad it's ridiculous. It's a direct console port with the same stupid achievement and requirements to even obtain hardcore mode and such. No dedicated servers, stupid IWNet, blah blah the list goes on. Don't buy. Save your money for a real PC game, or just pick this up on a console where it belongs.
  72. ChronicAdam
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Activision has totally ruined the game experience for the pc community. They thought they knew what the pc gamers wanted when for all these years they've only ever concentrated on console gamers. Call of Duty was basically created by pc gamers, its sad to see them forgetting that. They went to a mental disability institute to get their facts and said they were making it better for Activision has totally ruined the game experience for the pc community. They thought they knew what the pc gamers wanted when for all these years they've only ever concentrated on console gamers. Call of Duty was basically created by pc gamers, its sad to see them forgetting that. They went to a mental disability institute to get their facts and said they were making it better for us. They only did all this to make more money although it seems to have worked the other way around and more and more people will go and buy Bfbc2 and other games coming out soon.… Expand
  73. BAlexander
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This is a major failure from top to bottom. This is a straight console port with little to no enhancement what so ever. The high setting doesn't look any different than the console versions! Matchmaking on IWnet screws over anyone outside of the USA and dooms them to lag hell. This does NOT live up to the standards of the PC platform. Shame on Infinity Ward and Activision for this travesty.
  74. SkeeterM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Short single player that is just a rehash (albeit an interesting one) of MW1, multiplayer that is EXTREMELY laggy and buggy (no dedicated servers), and all of this for a 10 dollar premium compared to every other PC game on the market. Get it for the Xbox if you want to play this game and avoid the PC version like the plague - it just isn't worth it.
  75. MattB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Oh god where to start... Im comparing this to the previous game (COD4: Modern warfare) No dedicated server, no lean, no SLI support...game runs like hell, multiplayer is all peer to peer which gives the game host a huge advantage. What the hell was infinity ward thinking? This feels like a super terrible console port. LEARN FROM THE REST OF US AND DO NOT BUY!
  76. TonE
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game spits on PC gamers by refusing to put in the game what is now standard in all PC multiplayer. This disturbing trend will likely be copied, leading to the evisceration of online PC gaming.
  77. PyroKens
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    This is excellent game, the reason i gave 10 is becouse the game is made without dedicated server, now you my wonder why i say its excelent and it has no dedicated reason i that most people dont enjoy the game that have 20 vs 20 players as maps get overflooded with grenades and you dont know who to kill, on the other side game has really improved graphic and gamplay and adding new content This is excellent game, the reason i gave 10 is becouse the game is made without dedicated server, now you my wonder why i say its excelent and it has no dedicated reason i that most people dont enjoy the game that have 20 vs 20 players as maps get overflooded with grenades and you dont know who to kill, on the other side game has really improved graphic and gamplay and adding new content to the game that really amaze me and i cant wait to play it on steam as they keep us on a straw till 12th November. I give 10 Overall for best game (game of the year imo)!… Expand
  78. WolfeP.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Horrid game, What the heck IW? No dedicated servers? No lean? No modding support? We need all this stuff for people to even be fun. No browser just laggy matchmaking? No taking ahold of the pc? No console? This is a PC, we need these to survive. Don't buy this on the PC you will be disappointed.
  79. PatrickB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Rehash of MW1 and nothing new at all. Internet revews were obviously payed by Activision / Bobby Kotick (Satan) to give this game a high score. Everything is exactly as it was in MW1 except a few things were left out like lean, etc. Dumbed down and for the same price. Disgraceful.
  80. Keith
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    It's a generic shooting game, with poor controls. Sadly enough it's a step back when compared to Modern Warfare. They striped out on a lot of the features to make it easier and cheaper to make, then sell it for higher. No lean, no dedicated servers. if your host is laggy, it ruins the game for everyone. Plus the host will have a ping advantage, so if he lags he can easily obtain It's a generic shooting game, with poor controls. Sadly enough it's a step back when compared to Modern Warfare. They striped out on a lot of the features to make it easier and cheaper to make, then sell it for higher. No lean, no dedicated servers. if your host is laggy, it ruins the game for everyone. Plus the host will have a ping advantage, so if he lags he can easily obtain victory with no damage done to him.… Expand
  81. AlexW.
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    Multiplayer is wildly inconsistent; sometimes you'll find a host in your region, sometimes you won't. The times that you do are generally good, although some of the maps are cluttered and wasted with excessive rain (reminiscent of the rubbish Treyarch put in their maps). When you're unlucky, and you end up connecting to a host in America or the other side of Europe (if Multiplayer is wildly inconsistent; sometimes you'll find a host in your region, sometimes you won't. The times that you do are generally good, although some of the maps are cluttered and wasted with excessive rain (reminiscent of the rubbish Treyarch put in their maps). When you're unlucky, and you end up connecting to a host in America or the other side of Europe (if you're not in those regions) the game is completely unplayable and a total waste of time. SP is worth playing through, and the special-ops mode is fun too, but MP is what COD lives or dies on - and the PC version is terribly hit and miss. A total shame, especially since the option to filter out hosts by region would have made this so much better.… Expand
  82. BenH.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Most of these votes are becuase of some people wanted more than 18 players, so they can cheat there way in the ranks and spawn kill, some people wanted to be able to mod with this game which i never used anyway personal, aprantly this game doesnt have any dedicated servers when this game never lags for me and ive never had any problems what so ever. It has better graphics than the console Most of these votes are becuase of some people wanted more than 18 players, so they can cheat there way in the ranks and spawn kill, some people wanted to be able to mod with this game which i never used anyway personal, aprantly this game doesnt have any dedicated servers when this game never lags for me and ive never had any problems what so ever. It has better graphics than the console versions. i dont give a damn what infinity ward siad or activision all i care is that they made an excellent game that will keep me entertained for a very long time and i think all the poeple who put down a game over somthing as silly as this and all the silly romours than to bad for them cuase they are missing out!… Expand
  83. ramanallamilli
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Lack of dedi server has destroyed this game for me, the ability to play the game at a high level competevily or in leagues/competitions is impossible. I can understand why for a console but PC gamers have much higher expectations when it comes to multiplayer, I suppose the publishers don't care as most sales come from consoles.
  84. M.
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    Need I say anything? The PC version sucks, I got it this morning, the single player, the graphics, and lets not forget the online. 9v9 is unexciting, I can't find any games because IWNet is f'd up, and no dedicated servers is just disappointing...this game has mad me sad man. CoD4 was so much better than this, especially in terms of the online experience, with mods and everything.
  85. MikeN
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    It's a short, predictable, generic, shadow of an FPS that pales in comparison to it's predecessors. The multiplayer aspect is just as dull as its singleplayer . The lack of dedicated servers, small player capacities, and lack of access to console commands renders the game unenjoyable and almost unplayable. The poorest showing by far from one of my favorite game series.
  86. Daniel
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't even try the multiplayer yet.… Expand
  87. KasperR
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    A step back - You cant lean anymore.. Why is that? Single player campaign is great(is done in 6 hours), but the mulitiplayer sucks - not because of the maps, but because of the bad gamesetup. Also there is so many colorfull achievements, and that makes it pretty - BattleField Heroes like - And that's a bad thing in my book.
  88. MasterCHief
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game sucks. its the same as any other call of duty, dont see why i would buy it and not just play cod4.
  89. MikeM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    IW definitely released a dud with this game. Pure console port of a game that was already terrible, the lack of features is astounding. Compared to the first MW, we've reduced multiplayer capacity by 18 players, lost dedicated servers (matchmaking now averages each player to around 150 ping), leaning was removed, among other atrocities. This is an abomination among PC games and is a IW definitely released a dud with this game. Pure console port of a game that was already terrible, the lack of features is astounding. Compared to the first MW, we've reduced multiplayer capacity by 18 players, lost dedicated servers (matchmaking now averages each player to around 150 ping), leaning was removed, among other atrocities. This is an abomination among PC games and is a sad harbinger of things to come in the inevitable fall of PC gaming.… Expand
  90. PhillipG
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Aim down sights, hold the trigger. That is the depth this game offers. Even CoD4 had basic level design. There's no gameplay value, and as a movie the plot is unintelligent rubbish. MP doesn't work at all on this platform so I didn't take it into account.
  91. AndreiA.
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    While the Single-player campaign si well made and it has an epic storyline, the 60 euros are for multiplayer. Well, specops is only for 2 players, multiplayer is a BIG minus from the previous modern warfare. just 9v9 ? What's that ? Oh it's more balanced you say, well i don't want balanced, i want chaos, i want 32v32, don't decide for me what's best for my While the Single-player campaign si well made and it has an epic storyline, the 60 euros are for multiplayer. Well, specops is only for 2 players, multiplayer is a BIG minus from the previous modern warfare. just 9v9 ? What's that ? Oh it's more balanced you say, well i don't want balanced, i want chaos, i want 32v32, don't decide for me what's best for my playstyle. No dedicated server, no mods, no custom maps, big lags in multiplayer games (confirmed by yours truly) which were non-existent in MW1, overall a bad MP experience. Add to that the fact that from the main menu you can see that this is a straight port from consoles. And with all the ads to xbox in their trailers, i just wonder how much money did microsoft give them. Receives a 9 for SP campaign, a 5 for SpecOPS and a big 0 for multiplayer = 4.65.… Expand
  92. TurkeyBurgers
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    What a pile of trash. This game is one of the WORST console to PC ports ever made. No servers? No Mods? No Custom Maps? No PC game. Enjoy the XBOX 360 version because we do not want crap games like this on our PC.
  93. DavidN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Multiplayer doesn't meet standards of this millenium. MW2 is bad console convertion. How can IGN say it's all about multiplayer and give 94 for game that only has 9vs9 games, no dedicated servers, only p2p horror servers, etc... BOYCOTT!
  94. HaroldT
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    A waste of time releasing this on the PC, it comes with the cancer wart which is Steam which you are forced to install. Then they removed all the features (modding/dds) that the previous game had. 4 steps back, 1 step forward. Get the console version, avoid this like the plague.
  95. kevinp
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Console port thrown together to make some quick cash. do not buy this hastily made console port. not only did they remove features like dedicated servers, mod support, 32 player battles, etc, they dared to raise the price $10 to match the price of the console version. stay far away from this.
  96. PeteH
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just for kicks, i can't. I could rant all day, but Activision sure don't give a shit, so I won't care about this title.… Expand
  97. DumbIWDUMB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    So buggy it's not even funny. IW did a massive Middle finger to the PC community, COD series started on PC not console. When is IW gonna get this through thier thick skulls. No dedis, 6v6 max. Yes 6v6. Only 9v9 on 1 gamemode.
  98. AlanB.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated server support, along with the 18-player multiplayer cap are a HUGE step BACKWARDS for multiplayer gaming as a whole. They could have done MUCH better.
  99. GarryG
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no mods. Points are given away like candy on Halloween.… Expand
  100. AlexK.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    It's a shame to see how one of the year's most hyped up games was shattered for the PC Gaming community. In less than a month, IW basically tore down everything that made the PC version of the game unique and made us pay MORE for LESS. For those who don't know, these are among the features removed: -No Dev Console -No Mods -10$ Price Hike (Never mind the fact that there is It's a shame to see how one of the year's most hyped up games was shattered for the PC Gaming community. In less than a month, IW basically tore down everything that made the PC version of the game unique and made us pay MORE for LESS. For those who don't know, these are among the features removed: -No Dev Console -No Mods -10$ Price Hike (Never mind the fact that there is no mandatory Publishing fee) -No more Dedicated servers (HUGE BLOW) -Among with mandatory DLC To me, as a PC gamer for nearly 10 years. This is disgusting. Instead of pushing the boundaries of PC gaming, IW has done the exact opposite. They didn't just take a step back. They got in a time machine and went back 2 decades. Before all the previously mentioned things (Except the price) existed. Shame on you IW, shame on you and all the reviewers who gave this game a good score. Shame on the reviewers for refusing to stand up to Robert Kotick and say "NO" to the future of PC gaming. Single player? It's what you would expect from a Call of Duty Game. Linear, nearly everything is scripted with an artificial difficulty (ie. Enemies that never stop spawning) with an equally uninspiring Tom Clancy-esque story. To me, as a PC gamer for nearly 10 years. This is disgusting. Instead of pushing the boundaries of PC gaming, IW has done the exact opposite. They didn't just take a step back. They got in a time machine and went back 2 decades. Before all the previously mentioned things (Except the price) existed. Shame on you IW, shame on you and all the reviewers who gave this game a good score. Shame on the reviewers for refusing to stand up to Robert Kotick and say "NO" to the future of PC gaming. Shame on the PC gamers who bought this game Shame on the developers who made this game Shame on the investors who supported this notion Most of all, shame on you Robert.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
1
#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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