Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

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  1. GoodMorningAss
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    Having spent time in this game I have no regrets. Only one mission "not a word in Russian" is worth it. In 2020, due to these femmes and other rabble, there are either few or no such missions in games
  2. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
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  3. Crimert
    Jan 16, 2021
    9
    Honestly, I loved this game. At first, I encountered some resolution problems. But the story-telling was absolutely amazing. I enjoyed every single moment. 5hrs on record.
  4. Sjw-remover
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    HANDS DOWN the best call of duty in history. Campaign is amazing, Hans Zimmer made a great soundtrack, and characters are memorable. Spec ops missions are good. Only bad part is multiplayer, which is generic boring CoD multiplayer.
  5. DimaGamer
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    Modern Warfare 2 is a 2009 game, but is pretty decent to this day.
    The story is memorable and has great characters, even though it suffers from a few cliches, and the plothole in the "No Russian" mission, I enjoyed it the most out of all the Call of Duty games I've played.
    The multiplayer is pretty unbalanced, but it is still a good experience. The variety in weapons and class    Modern Warfare 2 is a 2009 game, but is pretty decent to this day.
    The story is memorable and has great characters, even though it suffers from a few cliches, and the plothole in the "No Russian" mission, I enjoyed it the most out of all the Call of Duty games I've played.
    The multiplayer is pretty unbalanced, but it is still a good experience. The variety in weapons and class customization is impressive and alows multiple options. The maps are interesting, unique and fun to play, since you they are pretty open and you can take multiple routes. The different accents of announcers and languages of soldiers in the multiplayer for each faction also gives it authenticity.
    Special Ops is a side mode that was unique for Call of Duty in 2009. It may not be as replayable as Nazi Zombies from World at War, but every mission offered a different area and sometimes a different objective from one another. And it can be fun and annoying at the same time if you want to earn 3 stars on every mission.
    Overall, despite Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 having a few flaws here and there, is a purely fun and chaotic game to play.    … Expand
  6. Khazar2
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    This is the second best CoD game after the original MW. There were a lot of balancing issues with multiplayer, but it was still very fun and addicting. Without DLCs, MW2 offered a whopping 16 maps that are still considered some of the best till this day. Campaign was amazing and very well written., although veteran mode was not challenging compared to previous CoD titles. Spec Ops was aThis is the second best CoD game after the original MW. There were a lot of balancing issues with multiplayer, but it was still very fun and addicting. Without DLCs, MW2 offered a whopping 16 maps that are still considered some of the best till this day. Campaign was amazing and very well written., although veteran mode was not challenging compared to previous CoD titles. Spec Ops was a great addition that made the overall game even better.… Expand
  7. sianwin
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Single Player campaign is brilliant. Lots of tune-ups and improvements from the first game in terms of mechanics and gameplay. Can't say much in terms of MP.
  8. yeezymane
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    Графика - 9/10
    Игровой процесс - 9/10
    Сюжет - 10/10
    Музыка - 7/10
  9. SurujSingha
    May 8, 2020
    9
    The campaign alone warrant a 9 out of 10. People must have gone mad back in 2009 when it got not dedicated servers and so reveiw bombed it with 1 out of 10. The campaign was agonizingly short but intense and arguably the best in the COD franchise.
  10. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 10, 2021
    9
    2nd part of the trylogy, ultra good for me but just worse then first one. mp was fun with a friend, overall 9/10
  11. ebinboris
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Well, it is a great game. What can I say? The campaign is good, the multiplayer is good. Spec ops is fun but I'm bad at video games so I get angry if I die. That's mostly my fault.
  12. wellee24
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    Well it's true that multiplayer is a bit annoying (still pretty enjoyable in my opinion) but please don't believe in people that think the campaign is "garbage." Special Ops is a great addition too.
  13. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    Игра - точно не лучше COD4 . Уже началось безумие, но играется все еще прекрасно.
  14. bar0yka
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    karlı bölüm var postapokalptik rus şehri bölümü de var sadece bunlar bile tekrar tekrar oynanır
  15. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    One of the best campaigns you can play in a first person game, specially one set in modern days. It is really really worth it. Heard there was a multiplayer mode too, but never seen that.
  16. ozzii_13
    May 23, 2021
    9
    My favourite Call of duty. i was just looking at the reviews, people are saying "theres nothing new!" bro, do you actually expect something new from a CoD game? really? come on! this game is good! its like "i played cod1 so i should hate cod2" kind of thing. if you got enough in mw1, then dont fckng play mw2, right? also, mw2 is kind of a "sequel" to mw 1, remember? btw, im talking aboutMy favourite Call of duty. i was just looking at the reviews, people are saying "theres nothing new!" bro, do you actually expect something new from a CoD game? really? come on! this game is good! its like "i played cod1 so i should hate cod2" kind of thing. if you got enough in mw1, then dont fckng play mw2, right? also, mw2 is kind of a "sequel" to mw 1, remember? btw, im talking about singleplayer, i never played cod multiplayers, so if multip is bad, thats ok.… Expand
  17. SnowChicken
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    The story has way more hollywood wibe than previous instances, but if you're fine with that then you'll get a horrendously memorable story, horrendously good soundtrack and horrendously good variety of mission's that are all very tense. You'll finish the game in about 6 hours but I think that's a good sacrifice for it's quality
  18. MDXV
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  19. That_Normie7
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. shepherd sucks shepherd sucks shepherd sucks shepherd sucks shepherd sucks shepherd sucks.… Expand
  20. Moein7
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    good game , amazing story, plenty of action , and the music which drives you crazy all this together make this game really honorable
  21. Twibbie
    May 2, 2021
    9
    camapaña todavía en el camino del primer Modern Warfare, con mas ideas en el juego y con escenas más grandes , para mí, uno de los mejores juegos de disparos que he jugado.
  22. mariavkj
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Eu não jogo o multiplayer ent fds as pessoas falando mal, o singleplayer é mt bom, divertido, bonito, a história dramática e os crl
    ou só eu que me impressiono com qualquer coisa
  23. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  24. AgentLvi
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  25. Targaryen006
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    Good Things(+)
    -Story
    -characters
    -gameplay
    -chapters
    -war atmosphere

    İt Could Be Better
    -none
    Bad things(-)
    -none

    on record:38h
  26. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Это одна из любимейших игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  27. Xe0m
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    Every year i come back to COD MW2 at least for couple of missions just to remember those endless childhood days. Best COD game for sure
  28. Mikael
    Jan 26, 2010
    8
    Well the game itself is good, but the peer to peer system does not work well for the computer version, and the lack of support for dedicated servers is a big disappointment. The peer to peer system sometimes causes massive lag, and sometimes the servers crash completely... And finding a server when you have (More than one) friends in youre party can be a bit tedious, and can take a bit of Well the game itself is good, but the peer to peer system does not work well for the computer version, and the lack of support for dedicated servers is a big disappointment. The peer to peer system sometimes causes massive lag, and sometimes the servers crash completely... And finding a server when you have (More than one) friends in youre party can be a bit tedious, and can take a bit of time. Though overall it's a good game.… Expand
  29. JakeO
    Jan 5, 2010
    8
    The single player is just epic, Special ops is great to play with a friend and the multiplayer is just... It's this thing about no dedicated servers, you can't join a good enough host so it will always lag for the players. Really the only thing letting this game down is the MP, I love everything else to bits. I run the game fine with 1GB RAM, GTX260 graphics and a pretty fast Dual Core.
  30. StephenS.
    Dec 9, 2009
    8
    Overrated by most but it doesn't mean this game is terrible. In my opinion the single player was incredible and challenging. probably not worth 60$ but also not worth a bad rating.
  31. KyleS
    Jan 17, 2010
    8
    The Good - This game was great. They really did a good job with some new effects and it really showed in some places. The mulltiplayer is great but it has some losses like no Ded servers and some people having problems with connection onto IWNET. Spec Op's is very fun to play even with your friends. The Bad - I would have to say is the No Ded Servers, no ability to make Mods but The Good - This game was great. They really did a good job with some new effects and it really showed in some places. The mulltiplayer is great but it has some losses like no Ded servers and some people having problems with connection onto IWNET. Spec Op's is very fun to play even with your friends. The Bad - I would have to say is the No Ded Servers, no ability to make Mods but there has been talk about a Mod tool coming out, and the Single Player being a little short. Overall - I say it's a good game for people to give a try. It's not as good as the previous game but it has it's ups. Let's hope if MW3 is made that they can listen to the community more.… Expand
  32. EmpireErwinRommel
    Jan 22, 2010
    8
    This games is pretty dam good. Single player is fun but very short but action packed. in Multiplayer. The no deicated servers are anooying/ But you don't get laggy conenct allt he time like everyone says. if you get laggy just tell; the host o fucking leave or leave yourself. Simple as that. But this game needs some kind of Anti Cheat. A lot of hackes who use Aim Bots and Wall hacks. This games is pretty dam good. Single player is fun but very short but action packed. in Multiplayer. The no deicated servers are anooying/ But you don't get laggy conenct allt he time like everyone says. if you get laggy just tell; the host o fucking leave or leave yourself. Simple as that. But this game needs some kind of Anti Cheat. A lot of hackes who use Aim Bots and Wall hacks. Just annoying but it's a good game.… Expand
  33. eRODF
    Jan 24, 2010
    8
    to many game play glitches, server errors! ganeplay is extaordinary, except for the interruptions...
  34. JayE
    Jan 5, 2010
    8
    The Single Player element of this game is quite good, the action is great, the scenes are interesting (the snowy scenes were my favorite), the scripting is actually ok (even though I dislike scripting), the gameplay and acting are well done. The graphics are amazing, probably the best i've seen in any game (except for maybe Dirt 2). There are some problems with Single Player, the The Single Player element of this game is quite good, the action is great, the scenes are interesting (the snowy scenes were my favorite), the scripting is actually ok (even though I dislike scripting), the gameplay and acting are well done. The graphics are amazing, probably the best i've seen in any game (except for maybe Dirt 2). There are some problems with Single Player, the enemy tend to focus on you a lot, there are some "rush for cover" parts that are annoying since they rely on just trial and error (such as avoid random mortar explosions, or avoid random aircraft falling from the sky - having to restart the scene countless times until you are lucky), and there are some parts where you need to fend off 100 enemies while the timer counts down (I really hate those kind of scenes), the high action can be very messy and tedious. Another problem is that your team mates just go on ahead of you and run into trouble. I would have preferred if you and your team were more professional and in control like as in Ghost Recon and you were the team leader, rather than be in a hectic rush all the time. Plus its a little too short (only 6-8 hours for a "full" price game is a waste of money, but it was given to me as a gift so I personally can't complain lol), but not quite as bad as some other games like Crysis for example. Above all, it was quite enjoyable and polished despite the problems. I'm not even going to attempt Multiplayer.. I never do anyway since online gaming is one big mess that is always unbalanced and inconsistent. Not bad, but Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 is better imo.… Expand
  35. PatrickM.
    Jan 15, 2010
    8
    Greatest game ever
  36. menismenism
    Jan 18, 2010
    8
    good for ps3 and xbox 360 but for pc no...... i play call of duty from call of duty 1 and now i can't believe that i haven't got personal dedicated severs,and 50 maximum players..... sorry but my rate 7 .... any others call of duty has 10 .. (cod 3 has 2/10)
  37. AngelG
    Jan 18, 2010
    8
    is very nice, only the lag is horrible sometimes, but is a good game!
  38. Oliver
    Jan 24, 2010
    8
    Really good multiplayer. too bad the campaign was too short and had a really convoluted story. the visuals and cinematic technique was top-rate but I really wish they spent more time giving a more satisfying single-player coz the trailer practically gave the whole thing in just a few minutes. the challenges (offline) are appreciated and should keep you quite busy. to be fair, the Really good multiplayer. too bad the campaign was too short and had a really convoluted story. the visuals and cinematic technique was top-rate but I really wish they spent more time giving a more satisfying single-player coz the trailer practically gave the whole thing in just a few minutes. the challenges (offline) are appreciated and should keep you quite busy. to be fair, the characters are memorable, and the scripted action scenes wakes up the movie fan in all of us. the twists also punch you in the gut & slap ya in the face when it comes to shock factor. now if only they'd give us bigger maps and give some modes that give us a more wide-open setting compared to the cramped quake-style deathmatch maps, we'd have a complete fps shooter for everybody. this is for you CS fans who want fast-paced run & gun action w/ fantastic graphics. for those who want the bling of the Rainbow Six games w/o the unforgiving realism. haha oh yeah, IW should balance some guns, give us mod powers and private server capability to us PC players! we put FPS on the map darn it! product longevity matters, especially in this stupid slump of an economy. speaking of longevity, this is why offline games like Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2 will still sell strong even if don't have fancy multiplayer… Expand
  39. OveMelaa
    Jan 26, 2010
    8
    Great game. Tons of weapons,perks,upgrades and other stuff to unlock. The single player game is crap but the online part is what makes this game a must have for tactical FPS fans!
  40. StevenA
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    This is a brilliant game. I am all aware of the great problems about multiplayer, like no dedicated servers and only up to 18 players per map, but the singleplayer/Co-op is the best i have ever seen. The story is filled with little things, made in a fantastic way, it contains lots of levels, like the iceclimber, that makes you think the game is more than just FPS. And the speciel-orbs, This is a brilliant game. I am all aware of the great problems about multiplayer, like no dedicated servers and only up to 18 players per map, but the singleplayer/Co-op is the best i have ever seen. The story is filled with little things, made in a fantastic way, it contains lots of levels, like the iceclimber, that makes you think the game is more than just FPS. And the speciel-orbs, are brilliant work, giving lots of challenges, to even the best CoD gamer, and if you play with a friend, you can make spectacular teamwork. So if you are a fan of singleplayer, but this game.… Expand
  41. 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?
  42. EvenK
    Nov 16, 2009
    8
    The singleplayer campaign was too short, and confusing. It lasted me 5 hours. What the hell happened to the guy you hunted down in Brazil? What the hell happened to Makarov? ... The singleplayer portion is not organized at all, moving you from Brazil, to the US, to Russia, to Brazil again.. wtf.. Special ops is very fun if you play with a friend. I wish they would have more vehicle-based The singleplayer campaign was too short, and confusing. It lasted me 5 hours. What the hell happened to the guy you hunted down in Brazil? What the hell happened to Makarov? ... The singleplayer portion is not organized at all, moving you from Brazil, to the US, to Russia, to Brazil again.. wtf.. Special ops is very fun if you play with a friend. I wish they would have more vehicle-based Spec ops sessions. It'll last you longer than the campaign, that's for sure. As for online, pretty good. A lot of new challanges and perks, prestige mode, new guns etc. They didn't implement dedicated servers which is a pretty stupid thing to do. There's 15 MP maps and I don't wanna play through the all. The only good map in my opinion is Afghan, so why do they force me to play the other, boring maps? Advantages such as dedicated servers and peeking left or right is not implemented in the game. As a matter of fact, the console versions now have an advantage. I'm thinking of leaderboards and split-screen function.… Expand
  43. JoelM
    Nov 20, 2009
    8
    An overall awesome game. Some of the graphics are awesome but some are definitely sub-par. The campaign is short but awesome. However, the lack of dedicated servers, lean and some game crash issues(It crashes now and then for me, my friends don't seem to have this problem) drag down the final that would been a 9 if these issues where announced to a 7.
  44. Nick
    Nov 20, 2009
    8
    SINGLEPLAYER ONLY: I found the singleplayer campaign very fun and inventive. It felt somewhat like a repeat of the original, but the new scenarios and locations added a certain fun factor. I know that it may be too much to ask for improvements, but I feel as though there were no 'new' experiences or abilities provided over its predecessor. Such are the reasons that I gave this SINGLEPLAYER ONLY: I found the singleplayer campaign very fun and inventive. It felt somewhat like a repeat of the original, but the new scenarios and locations added a certain fun factor. I know that it may be too much to ask for improvements, but I feel as though there were no 'new' experiences or abilities provided over its predecessor. Such are the reasons that I gave this game an 8. FOR SINGLEPLAYER.… Expand
  45. Painkiller300
    Dec 30, 2009
    8
    Well if you are able to look past the not having dedicated servers. (-1) and the 60$ price tag for the PC (-1) (and really wtf was with that) This game is great. The single player is fun and full of twist. and the co-op is balanced if you want to play with a friend or try it solo.The Juggernauts are a bit OP but thats why there Juggernauts.
  46. DioNanos
    Jan 12, 2010
    8
    Great game. The only bad thing? The shitty steam! Lags, change host every 2 minutes, problems in finding a game, private games doesn't give xp....... We want dedicated servers!
  47. christianh
    Jan 14, 2010
    8
    great all around game you will ever play. just needs more maps and the story should be longer because i finished it in only four hours and i was surpprised to see it end so darn quick! but its good game and if you can play good then try beating me in multiplayer heres my screeen name---snakeeyes16
  48. N.Davidson
    Jan 17, 2010
    8
    Infinity Ward will never cease to amaze me. The campaign is amazing. As for the multiplayer, I'm not a huge fan of it. Despite having an epic computer, I still witness the game locking up at random times.
  49. RolfErlendW
    Jan 25, 2010
    8
    Great game. What more is there to say? Awesome storyline in Singleplayer and many many hours of gameplay in multiplayer. I can't give it full score, because it has a little to few maps included in multiplayer, and that they removed the possibility to choose maps ourselves is another point down.
  50. JS.
    Jan 26, 2010
    8
    Solid, people complain about iwnet but its mostly because they are not forwarding both ports one for mp and one for spec ops. Much better than the first MW, good graphics, solid frame rate, and gameplay is a blast..very good ai.
  51. BrunoP
    Nov 11, 2009
    8
    The game is pretty good in my point of view. I think limiting the number of players in a match to 18 is the best because in the first MW it seemed that i was entering in a slaughter house, some people dont't like to make strategic decisions they only want to shoot everything it moves. The only complain i have is the lack of multiple profiles in this game, i have a little brother that The game is pretty good in my point of view. I think limiting the number of players in a match to 18 is the best because in the first MW it seemed that i was entering in a slaughter house, some people dont't like to make strategic decisions they only want to shoot everything it moves. The only complain i have is the lack of multiple profiles in this game, i have a little brother that like to play online but now if he want to play he must play with my account, or in alternative i must by another game and associate it to another steam account. I think the decision to integrate the retail version into steam isn´t the best one.… Expand
  52. rEkON
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    So, the singleplayer lasts 6 hours. It's not as epic as the original MW. However, there's some great moments that will leave a lasting impression and add to replayability. The multiplayer is still something to be desired. The frequent lag spikes, host migration, host advantage, and inability to customize/choose your own options is something that will need to be fixed. If you So, the singleplayer lasts 6 hours. It's not as epic as the original MW. However, there's some great moments that will leave a lasting impression and add to replayability. The multiplayer is still something to be desired. The frequent lag spikes, host migration, host advantage, and inability to customize/choose your own options is something that will need to be fixed. If you have the means, go buy it. However, if you already own MW and love the multiplayer, wait until MW2 is fixed.… Expand
  53. ThomasD
    Nov 11, 2009
    8
    Great game while playing , singleplayer is short , but intense and i will be playing that multiple times , multiplayer however is where the money is at , weapons are balanced , maps are well designed , gamemodes are fun. The disadvantage at the moment is no dedicated servers and no lean ( that i didnt use anyhow, if the game gets both of those , it's an instant 10 for me ) Lots of Great game while playing , singleplayer is short , but intense and i will be playing that multiple times , multiplayer however is where the money is at , weapons are balanced , maps are well designed , gamemodes are fun. The disadvantage at the moment is no dedicated servers and no lean ( that i didnt use anyhow, if the game gets both of those , it's an instant 10 for me ) Lots of weapons to unlock , lots of perks , perk upgrades , weapon upgrades , deathstreak things , customisable killstreaks ( yay ) , and lots of other things that will keep me busy for many more hours. I am not a competitive gamer , i just play games because i think it's fun!… Expand
  54. MAKAROVS
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    I've just entered the mission with the boat then i had to exit because i dind't have time to finish that one too....next time i opened the game i said mysemlf "let's see how much moire missions i have left"...i clicked SELECT MISSION and i ws stunned to see that there was already one mission left Yes, it is tru this game is short and the campaign is a little bit shallow, I've just entered the mission with the boat then i had to exit because i dind't have time to finish that one too....next time i opened the game i said mysemlf "let's see how much moire missions i have left"...i clicked SELECT MISSION and i ws stunned to see that there was already one mission left Yes, it is tru this game is short and the campaign is a little bit shallow, with many missions having generic fights, nothing really special about them.. on the other hand the co-op and the multiplayer are a blast and this is why you should buy the game.… Expand
  55. JohnA
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    I can't give a ZERO to the game because the game don't have dedicated server, the game isn't multiplayer only, I know lot's of people bought the game to play online, but the single player is awesome too, great story, great graphics, some missions were soo cool that I wanted to play them one more time before continuing the game. So I giving it a 8 since the single I can't give a ZERO to the game because the game don't have dedicated server, the game isn't multiplayer only, I know lot's of people bought the game to play online, but the single player is awesome too, great story, great graphics, some missions were soo cool that I wanted to play them one more time before continuing the game. So I giving it a 8 since the single player was a 10 to me, and I agree that multiplayer should have dedicated servers, and you should be able to choose the server, and not just be thrown in any server, BUT IT IS NOT AN EXCUSE TO GIVE THE GAME A 0!… Expand
  56. 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
  57. Necramonium
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    People are overreacting much to much here jjust because they lost some stuff, but the single player is still a playable popcorn movie that a COD game always have been, but the engine is starting to show its age, the decision to remove the option to 'lean' in combat is poor, seeing i use it allot in FPS games. No dedicated servers is also a dumb move. But it's allot better People are overreacting much to much here jjust because they lost some stuff, but the single player is still a playable popcorn movie that a COD game always have been, but the engine is starting to show its age, the decision to remove the option to 'lean' in combat is poor, seeing i use it allot in FPS games. No dedicated servers is also a dumb move. But it's allot better in my mind, in a 30 players match you mostly won't live for a few seconds. Now i see people using teamwork and that is only just a good thing! I have been playing for a day now on MP and have not encountered lag once!… Expand
  58. TimePeriod
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    This game is what it is currently. The single player story is what you take it for, meaning unless you played the previous game you won't have a clue why this is happening. As for the multiplayer part, I am quite sure that IW has been keeping certain parts of the game back for further development, modification and improvement. This is what I'd like to call a "RoT - Release over This game is what it is currently. The single player story is what you take it for, meaning unless you played the previous game you won't have a clue why this is happening. As for the multiplayer part, I am quite sure that IW has been keeping certain parts of the game back for further development, modification and improvement. This is what I'd like to call a "RoT - Release over Time" effect. Surely, IW has realized by taking way something you leave a room, which needs filling - unless that gap is filled, you have an incomplete game.… Expand
  59. NS
    Nov 13, 2009
    8
    I find the user score of 1.5 funny. Everyone that loves the game is playing ti while those of you here !%@#%ing about it are the classic whiners "Our computers and connections aren't good enough to play the game wah wah wah". I'm on a college network and have never had more than 100ping. Singleplayer: 9/10 MP: 8.5/10 Thank god they fixed the terrible terrible run'n'gun I find the user score of 1.5 funny. Everyone that loves the game is playing ti while those of you here !%@#%ing about it are the classic whiners "Our computers and connections aren't good enough to play the game wah wah wah". I'm on a college network and have never had more than 100ping. Singleplayer: 9/10 MP: 8.5/10 Thank god they fixed the terrible terrible run'n'gun strat of ever CoD game after 2. Thank you IW for making the game favor tactics and teamwork.… Expand
  60. ShaunK
    Nov 14, 2009
    8
    I agree that multiplayer does suck at the moment, seeing that i have the most kill view cam and cheaters seem to be ruling at the moment. But single play rocks and can provide hours of fun, the graphics great and like the fact that injured enemies can fight back and don't just die from 1 body shot. For me it's a great game and I will conquer multiplay one day without cheats. So I agree that multiplayer does suck at the moment, seeing that i have the most kill view cam and cheaters seem to be ruling at the moment. But single play rocks and can provide hours of fun, the graphics great and like the fact that injured enemies can fight back and don't just die from 1 body shot. For me it's a great game and I will conquer multiplay one day without cheats. So cheaters beware.… Expand
  61. DarkPacMan77Pacman77
    Nov 19, 2009
    8
    -*- Please Read If you Want the Honest Truth -*- *** This is a long, accurate review, in my opinion*** *** Please read my "Overall" section for a summary*** I've played other COD games and wasn't into them. They were good pick-up fun but didn't keep me hooked like they seemed to do for others. I think that is because I played those games on the console systems as opposed to -*- Please Read If you Want the Honest Truth -*- *** This is a long, accurate review, in my opinion*** *** Please read my "Overall" section for a summary*** I've played other COD games and wasn't into them. They were good pick-up fun but didn't keep me hooked like they seemed to do for others. I think that is because I played those games on the console systems as opposed to the PC. This new COD MW2 keeps me hooked, and it keeps me hooked for most of the reasons that people hate this game. I'll explain. Big Issue Number One: The biggest gripe, and part of the reason for rating an 8 is that the game doesn't have dedicated servers. However, even if it did, I would still find myself playing the official ones hosted individually most of the time because people who moderate ded. servers are usually strung-out over caffeinated children that ban people for no good reason... like if they are killed too much by you. That gets old extremely fast, but I would definitely want the option to have them. Big Issue Number Two: There's no leaning or cover system, and guess what, I like it this way. This game is still a competition of multiplayer prowess and I find it hard to play, yet challenging, which is good. I can't imagine this game with people hiding behind stuff... never moving... and leaning with belt-fed machine guns. Sorry, I've played a lot of a game called War Rock and I've had enough of that jazz. Big Issue Number Three: 9 versus 9 limitation as opposed to 16v16, I believe, for the console versions. Gaming enthusiasts as well as the modern preteen out there are bringing up the fact that there aren't as many people per match and that this game suffers from a gameplay value because of this. I say, wrong. The console offerings have more players, yes, but they are also more chaotic. There are "too many" people in those "small" levels. That's how I look at it. Sure, the levels aren't "small", but compared to other shooter games, they can seem small. I mention this because every 1 in 5 deaths on the console is because you got spawned directly within 15 feet of an enemy and as soon as you began to run... they'd spot you and down you like the little campers that they are. They were able to do that so easily because of the fact that if you have even one DECENT team full of people, that side will DOMINATE the other team to the point where "mercy" doesn't even begin to apply. I think it's a good idea to curb lag on the PC by offering 9v9. I think it's quite fair and helps ensure that you aren't just dying for the sake of dying. You have more chances to walk 10 or more steps and fire a gun a few times than the console counterparts. From here, I'll rate the typical gameplay, sound, graphics, tilt, and overall score. * - Gameplay - * I don't play the single player - most people don't. There's a ton of people, especially through steam, that need to double their medication in this regard because there are people that have only heard that this game is short... and so they say the story is garbage and "over-played" and "no fun". It's short, yes, so are most shooting games. Longest I've seen in a long time is the newest Wolfenstein, oddly enough, but you don't see people raving how amazing the game is simply because it had a great single player mode, do you? Multiplayer is where it's at, and yes, while you sometimes have lag issues, that's expected on the PC platform. There are so many different types of networking equipment that differ from each and every single person playing that it doesn't matter what server, equipment, hardware or software you are using, the latency that you connect to whatever server/ host will ALWAYS be different for each and every player no matter what, even on PS3/ Xbox360 and yes, they lag there too... apparently people have forgotten this?... or at least choose to. * - Sound - * The sound effects could be better, but they aren't bad at all. The gun sounds are still pretty solid even though they could use a little more work. The biggest issue regarding sound is the amount of simultaneous noises going on at once. I have a sound card that can output 128 noises in CMSS3D technology and it's still kind of hard to find the enemy sometimes. You can take this as a pro or a con, however, since utilizing enough sounds on a battlefield to not be able to instantly find your opponents, even while using a superiors sound card, does tend to make you think that Infinity Ward put forward the effort to dilute many of the "dead give away" type moments which can help shield both the noob and the pro while still capturing that "in-the-moment" feeling that keeps you pumped up while playing the game. * - Graphics - * Can they be better? Yes. And that's all that should maybe be said, in short. Going into detail, it's easy to understand why they didn't completely super-power this title. It runs on the same game engine as the other COD games, which helps with frame rates, but if you're using a graphics card from about 2 years prior to this game's release date then you may not have the power, graphically speaking, to run the game at great resolutions with "appropriate eye candy" anyways. I personally have a top of the line (IMO) gaming computer and I find that the game performs very well. I rarely find outright "flaws" in the game mechanics regarding graphics or sloppy textures unless I specifically go looking for them. I was also happily surprised to find that there are many, many more objects that cast shadows or can be blown away by bullets, explosions, or other debris. Throwing a grenade into an office building feels pretty appropriate. About the only thing that doesn't happen is the cubicle walls aren't hurt... but that's more about preserving fairness as well. Graphics are certainly not an issue that you should be concerned with. They are great, albeit revised from CODMW1, and help provide a more seamless gameplay. * - Tilt - * The game offers various different ways to level up your arsenal, which is fantastic for me. The traditional system of the other COD games of leveling up your perks was something that I found particularly interesting... but felt there was something missing. Now, with this game, perks themselves can be leveled up by themselves as well as your weapons and other equipment. This is viewed as tedious and negative by the nay-sayers, but I'll tell you why I think it's a good thing. It's a good thing, in my opinion, because you won't have one person excel at every particular aspect of the game just because their level is higher and they have more guns/ experience. The first game I was dropped into I did a respectable 11-5, not bad for my first time at all. The perks/ weapon setups are only overpowered in "certain ways", in the sense that many perks can stomp out others. Marathon, a perk which makes you able to run an unlimited amount and at a faster rate, is a good one to have against people that don't have the "Stopping Power" perk, whose weapons deal more damage, because it's harder for them to put enough effective shots down range to defeat you, and vice versa. And this is across the board for all of the perks no matter what level they are. Some are annoying, true... but that's war. * - Overall - * There are lots of things that make me a little bit mad about this game, but none really hurt the overall game to me TOO badly. If it does, I shut down the game, like any other ADULT would do, and find something actually worthwhile with my time than playing video games all day. It's not that bad to have a hacker kill you - it's on the PC - it's going to happen... sadly, but true. To think otherwise would be to lie to yourself. Also, the community, particularly the PC community, is whining for so many reasons and they don't realize how badly their ideas contradict one another. I find it funny that people complain about lag or constantly having to find new hosts for games... yet want more players in the game at once at the same time. Guess what? In the older COD games that these guys will say to play instead of this one, if the host leaves, the game entirely ends. At least the game doesn't just flipping END prematurely. In fact, it hasn't even ENTIRELY DROPPED for me on my cable connection one single time yet, so I don't know what all these people are talking about, although I could understand people outside the USA having ping-related mishaps until better servers are setup for people or better match-making is added in a patch. The biggest things people complain about with the PC CODMW2 is that it doesn't have dedicated servers, only has 9v9 players, doesn't have a "command" key (using the ` key to alter game options), and doesn't have additional "filters" for the PC version that make "less debris" or "less objects" on the screen. Well guess what? For all of those losers trying to gain a SLIGHT competitive edge just by deleting the floating stuff in the air or removing miscellaneous bricks on the ground and stuff... or by altering your viewing angle/ position to something someone at default doesn't have... for all of you guys, all I can say is "grow up and learn to play the game as it was intended to be played". It's pretty clear that this is more or less a direct port of a game made on the console, yes. But it's not a "bad game" at all just because of this. It is seriously hilarious how many people say "this game is washed out, over played, has nothing greatly new, uses the same old junkie game engine" etc. and so on... but then say, "Don't play this game, play the old one". I find that so hilarious, personally, because those people sit here and bash this game partly for being similar to the previous modern warfare and then they suggest to play that one instead... you know, the one that they can adjust their viewing angles, use dedicated servers with their buddies without anti-cheat protection to pretend that they are good at the game while kicking every good player off of the server... yeah, that game. The bottom line is that if you pick this up and like first person shooters, especially rushing combat and lots of customization options and leveling abilities, then this game is going to keep you entertained for a long time. At the end of the day, I buy games to have fun, and I'm having a lot of fun. I'd say this is money well-spent even despite not having the option for dedicated servers or larger game rooms, but overall, I'm personally glad that there aren't dedicated servers and larger game rooms by default. This game rocks. If you liked my review or want to discuss anything regarding questions or comments, please feel free to add me on AIM @ DarkPacMan77. Thanks for reading and happy fragging!… Expand
  62. AdamR
    Nov 21, 2009
    8
    IW deserves a lot of flak over MW2, but not an average 1.9 out of 10 user score! First, single player is short but sweet with a dash of replayability, Spec Ops is also a light but delicious snack, and Multiplayer is a thorough refinement on the first MW. Customizable kill streak, death streak, it's all great. That would be a 10 right there. The issue is the 1-2 punch of price IW deserves a lot of flak over MW2, but not an average 1.9 out of 10 user score! First, single player is short but sweet with a dash of replayability, Spec Ops is also a light but delicious snack, and Multiplayer is a thorough refinement on the first MW. Customizable kill streak, death streak, it's all great. That would be a 10 right there. The issue is the 1-2 punch of price increase for losing Dedicated servers and Mods. That's worth a 2 point hit. However, with Steam integration and the party system, playing with friends and clans is still a very viable choice, and there's no problems for those who just want an occasional night of casual fragging. Lag has yet to be an issue for me, I have yet to see cheats anywhere, and I have only encountered kick-worthy players once, not a bad rate, even for a dedicated server. Loss of dedicated server is not the end of the world: It's a loss, and an unnecessary one, and it certainly is enough to shop around for alternatives before you drop 60 bucks (Are you listening IW?). But no matter how other people try to slice it, its still a good game.… Expand
  63. RoyW.
    Dec 1, 2009
    8
    I think this game is great. I'm gaming for several years and shooters are mostly in my gaming favorites list. Playing CoD 4 (MW1) for a long time and loved it. Downsides are of course the lack of dedicated servers (wars are hard to arrange) and problems connecting with friends in a party (sometimes it takes forever before I can get into a server).
  64. JesusC
    Dec 27, 2009
    8
    Fresh weapons, a more intriguing story line and the new Spec Ops Mode extends the single player experience, or even lets you cooperate with a friend. People Complain about the fact that game mechanics weren't changed, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Multiplayer gives a constant similar game play, compared with the hordes of people playing on one server and you getting Fresh weapons, a more intriguing story line and the new Spec Ops Mode extends the single player experience, or even lets you cooperate with a friend. People Complain about the fact that game mechanics weren't changed, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Multiplayer gives a constant similar game play, compared with the hordes of people playing on one server and you getting slaughtered every 3 seconds, you might as well play Counterstrike for that. MW2 Gives a better level of Tactical Game Play, with new game modes, including 3rd Person among others. The Weapon Attachment and Perk system are many times better, and being able to have better variety in your secondary slot gives the game more variety in itself, including whole new tactical perspectives which you could not access in its predecessors. No one should have expected a longer storyline, because if you look back to CoD 4, it was really no better. A Must buy foranyone who likes Modern, Diverse and Tactical Shooters.… Expand
  65. CookieThePCGamer
    Dec 31, 2009
    8
    While I have not played the full singleplayer campaign on the PC version yet (but loved the story on PS3) the multiplayer ALONE is worth the 8/10. Just because you can't have a dedicated server right out of the box (people have found ways to do it, google the shit and stop complaining) doesn't mean that they backstabbed the PC gamers. The matchmaking system is decent and I love While I have not played the full singleplayer campaign on the PC version yet (but loved the story on PS3) the multiplayer ALONE is worth the 8/10. Just because you can't have a dedicated server right out of the box (people have found ways to do it, google the shit and stop complaining) doesn't mean that they backstabbed the PC gamers. The matchmaking system is decent and I love all of the things they added to it. Also, 18 players in a game is still massive amounts of fun, if not even more fun than the old cap on MW1. All in all? Good game. All in all, a very decent game and a good buy.… Expand
  66. CravczecM
    Nov 14, 2009
    8
    Visuals are spectacular. The game play is fairly frantic and the missions are short and so far not very complicated. It's a great addition to the series and I hope they make a more involving story line next time around. Multiplayer is just frenetic spawn and die with not much cerebrum required. No strategy, no cover and a friggin AC130 blowing up everything is sight. Kind of stupid Visuals are spectacular. The game play is fairly frantic and the missions are short and so far not very complicated. It's a great addition to the series and I hope they make a more involving story line next time around. Multiplayer is just frenetic spawn and die with not much cerebrum required. No strategy, no cover and a friggin AC130 blowing up everything is sight. Kind of stupid waste of time unless you're a teenager wacked out on Mountain Dew.… Expand
  67. Bill
    Dec 14, 2009
    8
    The only reason that everybody finds this game bad is because they removed dedicated servers, what nobody understands is that if they added dedicated servers it would most likely break the game. With those massive 40 player games like in CoD4, every game would be constantly fought with nothing but killstreaks, AC-130s constantly raining hell, chopper gunners constantly blowing away The only reason that everybody finds this game bad is because they removed dedicated servers, what nobody understands is that if they added dedicated servers it would most likely break the game. With those massive 40 player games like in CoD4, every game would be constantly fought with nothing but killstreaks, AC-130s constantly raining hell, chopper gunners constantly blowing away everybody, and every game ending in a nuke. The only servers worth playing on would be under 20 people and unmodded, kind of like how the game is now. If you want mods, huge spray fests, or nade spam constantly blowing you up, this game is not for you.… Expand
  68. JW
    Dec 22, 2009
    8
    Suspenseful story line, with all the much adored well done scenic missions; Modern Warfare 2 expanded to different horizons ranging from the breaching of rooms full of hostages in slow motion, while the door/rubble is flying everywhere to experiencing a high altitude electro magnetic pulse from space. It is very interesting however unfortunately too short. The multiplayer was one of the Suspenseful story line, with all the much adored well done scenic missions; Modern Warfare 2 expanded to different horizons ranging from the breaching of rooms full of hostages in slow motion, while the door/rubble is flying everywhere to experiencing a high altitude electro magnetic pulse from space. It is very interesting however unfortunately too short. The multiplayer was one of the best experiences, despite the much unappreciated "No dedicated servers". Is a must buy, after i have personally had an interest in many FPS's and other genres. Was well worth the money. Recommend buying through steam rather than paying an extra $10 for a box.… Expand
  69. krist
    Dec 27, 2009
    8
    I can't believe how many people are whining about why there aren't any dedicated servers. If you don't like the game, go cry in your corner while we play actually play the game. The story was great but not worth playing again, special ops is very fun with a friend but it can get repetetive. Multiplayer is a port off of the consoles but infinity ward should've at least I can't believe how many people are whining about why there aren't any dedicated servers. If you don't like the game, go cry in your corner while we play actually play the game. The story was great but not worth playing again, special ops is very fun with a friend but it can get repetetive. Multiplayer is a port off of the consoles but infinity ward should've at least worked a bit harder for the pc. I still play the game because i have been a fan of call of duty since the very first. If your gonna whine about it, go cry in your corner, while the rest of us go play the game.… Expand
  70. MegaGamer37
    Aug 19, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Modern Warfare 2, while no doubt being a good game, is not nearly as good as Modern Warfare. The campaign was extremely good and very fun with some jaw dropping moments such as the invasion of Washington DC. The graphics are truly amazing with events such as said invasion of Washington DC looking hellish and very real with recognizable monuments such as the Washington Monument and the White House being partly destroyed. The multiplayer which, oddly enough, is the main attraction, is very fun, I found it extremely unbalanced at times and plagued with glitches. The new weapons, attachments, and perks made it much more fun. While not at the same level as say, Half Life 2, it still is a great game.… Expand
  71. StephenScott
    Sep 3, 2010
    8
    I'm not in to games that replicate real life war. I like to escape and be immersed in a world away from the one around us. So whilst I'm quite happy killing aliens and zombies in games, I tend to draw the line at 'war games'.
    However this is a really inventive game. Certainly the highly intuitive sequence as you climb a mountain covered in ice.
    The work that has gone in to this game is    I'm not in to games that replicate real life war. I like to escape and be immersed in a world away from the one around us. So whilst I'm quite happy killing aliens and zombies in games, I tend to draw the line at 'war games'.
    However this is a really inventive game. Certainly the highly intuitive sequence as you climb a mountain covered in ice.

    The work that has gone in to this game is truly amazing. It's incredibly easy to pick up, even for non gamers. It starts with an excellent training system, and the levels are highly detailed and truly immersive. So as you play, your focus is very much in game. Add in some fine voice over talent and this has been a real eye opener for me.

    The game does go to length to let you know that some levels can be quite disturbing, and you can bypass them. One in my opinion is best avoided. Enough said, it's been well covered in the press already. The multi-player is one of the best out there today, for speed and smoothness, but unfortunately, too many players are too damn good online, and 10yr old American school boys were whipping my behind all too easily : )

    Again while not a fan of real war games, this has truly opened my mind to a genre I was closed too.    … Expand
  72. Alan250
    Apr 14, 2012
    8
    Multiplayer is tons of fun! Xp makes the game addictive so the game doesnt die after playing all the maps (i dont remember how many but i thiks its around 10?)
  73. M_Alex
    Mar 26, 2011
    8
    Great, though short, singleplayer, but it makes up wth the story. Multiplayer is VERY good, at least from the gameplay perspective. However, the game is irritating with the amount of name-calling from other players. Inexperienced player? get ready to her how much of a noob you are. A good player? The same. A very good player? probably a hacker. You managed to get a killshot? Don't beGreat, though short, singleplayer, but it makes up wth the story. Multiplayer is VERY good, at least from the gameplay perspective. However, the game is irritating with the amount of name-calling from other players. Inexperienced player? get ready to her how much of a noob you are. A good player? The same. A very good player? probably a hacker. You managed to get a killshot? Don't be surprised if somebody makes a lewd reference to engaging in sexual intercourse with your mother. This is not the game's fault, but it does spoil the gameplay experience.… Expand
  74. LaserHairs
    Sep 21, 2010
    8
    I felt Modern Warfare 2 had a total diregard for realism. It's as if Infinity Wars said, lets shove a load of action in and worry about storyline later. Even online is un realistic, what with money popping out your dead body and what's up with quick scoping? (like they do that in the army). However, multiple killstreaks was a sweet idea and with more perks, challanges and attachments theI felt Modern Warfare 2 had a total diregard for realism. It's as if Infinity Wars said, lets shove a load of action in and worry about storyline later. Even online is un realistic, what with money popping out your dead body and what's up with quick scoping? (like they do that in the army). However, multiple killstreaks was a sweet idea and with more perks, challanges and attachments the Call of Duties progressive system is even better. All in all I would say Modern Warfare 2 has a short, unrealistic campaign. The new spec ops only includes a few good missions. The online no longer has any realism to it but the addictive action packed fun Call of Duty is still there. So I would only buy if you do not already own Call of Duty 4.… Expand
  75. Itsapaul
    Dec 26, 2010
    8
    While I hate FPS games, there's really no other franchise to go to if you like playing the same maps over and over during your free time for whatever reason you choose to do that. I like how rpg elements have crept into every genre, since you get feats and have to buy "loot" in the way of upgrades if you want to get anywhere. However, please get it on pc if you've played an fps gameWhile I hate FPS games, there's really no other franchise to go to if you like playing the same maps over and over during your free time for whatever reason you choose to do that. I like how rpg elements have crept into every genre, since you get feats and have to buy "loot" in the way of upgrades if you want to get anywhere. However, please get it on pc if you've played an fps game before, as I don't have to tell you how awful a joystick is for competitive fps games.… Expand
  76. BigDJ95
    Feb 27, 2011
    8
    Two Things: Multiplayer REALLY GOOD, Single Player Okay. The games multiplayer had good killstreaks and powerful gameplay. The single player was VERY realistic but very short and definately not as good as mod1.
  77. auptyk
    Mar 4, 2011
    8
    The game is the best in the CoD franchise yet... or it could have been with Dedicated Servers. I have two complaints with this game. 1. No dedicated Servers -> this led to hackers, glitchers, booster, racists etc etc with no ability to control it. Not to mention lag, rage quitters, and lost games due to connection loss. 2. No counter to explosives. Every CoD has had a viable counter toThe game is the best in the CoD franchise yet... or it could have been with Dedicated Servers. I have two complaints with this game. 1. No dedicated Servers -> this led to hackers, glitchers, booster, racists etc etc with no ability to control it. Not to mention lag, rage quitters, and lost games due to connection loss. 2. No counter to explosives. Every CoD has had a viable counter to explosives, now we have a game where explosives are super easy to use and in abundance (scavenger, OMA) and we only have Blast Shield!? Blast Shield didn't work half the time and you had to sacrifice equipment to use it. Epic fail on IW's part. Other than those two complaints, the customization, perks, weapons, attachments, maps everything was pure win. Loved it.… Expand
  78. foresterLV
    Jan 1, 2012
    8
    Looking at crappy MW3 or absolutely terrible BO I would say MW2 still have best multiplayer. No lag compensation, shotguns are usable, akimbo is working, tubes are working as intended, variety of maps with different play style, smart respawn system, better sound (sound in BO was complete crap, in MW3 for some reason I cannot locate source of sound in 80% time). Long live to Infinity WardLooking at crappy MW3 or absolutely terrible BO I would say MW2 still have best multiplayer. No lag compensation, shotguns are usable, akimbo is working, tubes are working as intended, variety of maps with different play style, smart respawn system, better sound (sound in BO was complete crap, in MW3 for some reason I cannot locate source of sound in 80% time). Long live to Infinity Ward after leaving Activision!… Expand
  79. JimCorbett
    Sep 1, 2012
    8
    I am one of the rare CoD players who bought it for the story. I was very disappointed in this story, but the mission variety and interesting things it had you doing ended up redeeming it somewhat. The multiplayer is the same old, same old. The just added more stuff and easier ways to get massive killstreaks. Of course, there is no skill in it at all, but that's what made it fun. Spec opsI am one of the rare CoD players who bought it for the story. I was very disappointed in this story, but the mission variety and interesting things it had you doing ended up redeeming it somewhat. The multiplayer is the same old, same old. The just added more stuff and easier ways to get massive killstreaks. Of course, there is no skill in it at all, but that's what made it fun. Spec ops was a great addition to the frachise and i had a ton of fun playing the large variety of challenges.… Expand
  80. Minidivine
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Currently it is the real time of playing MW2. After noobtubing with One Man Army and Danger Close for 2 years, it gets boring. Very few people on this game still noobtube. There are obviously 2 versions of the game on PC: alterIW, which is free to download on the internet, plays great with a nice fanbase and has dedicated servers or the Steam version, which is obviously the original gameCurrently it is the real time of playing MW2. After noobtubing with One Man Army and Danger Close for 2 years, it gets boring. Very few people on this game still noobtube. There are obviously 2 versions of the game on PC: alterIW, which is free to download on the internet, plays great with a nice fanbase and has dedicated servers or the Steam version, which is obviously the original game for a fee.
    All-in-all, the game should have had more support after release, but what can we do..    … Expand
  81. mart1982
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    Im a single player gamer, and must say the campaign in this game is very good. Enjoyable levels with a good weapon selection. Superior to Black ops in single player, but can't judge the multiplayer because it's not my thing.
  82. anacreonttr
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    The game lacks the environment of a true multiplayer joy, simply lacks it.

    However single player story was a real "production" (hollywood?). It provides excitement and great atmosphere. It is one of the best that I have seen in a FPS.
  83. ChoicestGames
    Mar 3, 2012
    8
    Although Modern Warfare 2 doesn't break any new ground and it has some minor issues in terms of its implementation, it is nevertheless a welcome, well-rounded addition to the Call of Duty series.
  84. VectorX
    Apr 5, 2012
    8
    I really love this game. I'll just throw that out there right now. The only problem of this game was the developers. The game is solid in game mechanics and while the weapons needed some balancing, that wasn't what made the bad. I guess I would pause a bit in calling the game itself bad. The game was ruined because the developers did a few things wrong. First, they stopped patchingI really love this game. I'll just throw that out there right now. The only problem of this game was the developers. The game is solid in game mechanics and while the weapons needed some balancing, that wasn't what made the bad. I guess I would pause a bit in calling the game itself bad. The game was ruined because the developers did a few things wrong. First, they stopped patching the game a very short while after releasing the game. They DID fix many a bug (javelin bug, care package knifing, 1887 rang bug, etc) however, they didn't do too much else to balance the weapons. But even the lack of balancing for the weapons didn't make the game unplayable (it only added a challenge for players who didn't feel the need to rely on a broken weapon). What really destroyed the game was the developers literally releasing a message to its community saying it would no longer be handling any of the hacking complaints and would be leaving that up to the STEAM system. THAT was basically calling to all hackers to have fun ruining the game for everyone. After that, the game went down hill. The developers also decided that they wanted to do what they did to the game that they did with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and make a ground breaking enjoyable game that was solid in every aspect. So they created a game that went in the opposite direction of that ground breaking game and decided to make the game peer-to-peer instead of with dedicated servers (like the game they have such a hard on for). This allowed for prestige servers, super laggy games, and a terrible host choosing system that basically guaranteed a host that was on dial-up with no option to opt out of being chosen as a host. Summed up in a sentence: "The game was great, the developers were trash."… Expand
  85. Cooldude731
    Jul 28, 2012
    8
    The single player campaign wasn't as long as Call of Duty 4's but was still amazing. It is hard to say which single player is better comparing mw2 to cod4 but the results would be pretty darn close. Special Ops was a nice edition, with enjoyable challenges and missions to complete. Multiplayer for this game was awesome but not as great as Call of Duty 4's multiplayer. The only issuesThe single player campaign wasn't as long as Call of Duty 4's but was still amazing. It is hard to say which single player is better comparing mw2 to cod4 but the results would be pretty darn close. Special Ops was a nice edition, with enjoyable challenges and missions to complete. Multiplayer for this game was awesome but not as great as Call of Duty 4's multiplayer. The only issues making the game not fun and frustrating at times is the overpowered grenade launchers and one man army "the perk" that allows you to reload classes so you can gain back your grenade launchers for instance. And, sadly no dedicated servers, using the same system of online as the consoles. But forgetting these issues the multiplayer is a masterpiece. Well balanced weapons and superb map design. Hacking is also an issue. Challenge lobbies bringing you up to level 70 or max prestiges are hosted almost daily, along with those little noobs ruining matches using aimbot, godmode, etc.… Expand
  86. Vizition
    Jun 12, 2012
    8
    Well. Modern Warfare 2 was probably one of the greatest big online FPS games ever made. BEFORE ALL THE SMALL KIDS AND HACKERS TOOK IT. basically, the only thing MW2 needed was Dedicated servers. It was hard sometimes to play it the e-sport way (through ESL and such). But beneath that, it was great. The graphics, soundtrack, gameplay. Just wow, beautiful. But ofcourse got ruined when thereWell. Modern Warfare 2 was probably one of the greatest big online FPS games ever made. BEFORE ALL THE SMALL KIDS AND HACKERS TOOK IT. basically, the only thing MW2 needed was Dedicated servers. It was hard sometimes to play it the e-sport way (through ESL and such). But beneath that, it was great. The graphics, soundtrack, gameplay. Just wow, beautiful. But ofcourse got ruined when there were no support at all with hackers and patches. Great campaign too, shed a tear. Damn Soap… Expand
  87. kane148
    Aug 6, 2012
    8
    As someone who can only speak for the single-player side of things, this game was plenty enjoyable, if not particularly impressive. The campaign is fun and exhilarating--so long as you don't think about things too much--and the spec ops missions add additional SP fun. As with most tunnel-shooter games these days, it suffers from relatively poor replay value, but if you can pick it up onAs someone who can only speak for the single-player side of things, this game was plenty enjoyable, if not particularly impressive. The campaign is fun and exhilarating--so long as you don't think about things too much--and the spec ops missions add additional SP fun. As with most tunnel-shooter games these days, it suffers from relatively poor replay value, but if you can pick it up on sale it's probably worth it.… Expand
  88. NiBoIL
    Nov 28, 2013
    8
    8/10 CoD: MW2 is probably the most fun I had in a Call of Duty game and even FPS in general (singleplayer wise).
    While the campaign is pretty short it is really fun and exciting to play,
    You get to actually adore the characters around you and you also need to think how to get the mission done. Multiplayer isn't really special but it also a great deal of fun, too bad now days it's mostly    8/10 CoD: MW2 is probably the most fun I had in a Call of Duty game and even FPS in general (singleplayer wise).
    While the campaign is pretty short it is really fun and exciting to play,
    You get to actually adore the characters around you and you also need to think how to get the mission done.
    Multiplayer isn't really special but it also a great deal of fun, too bad now days it's mostly filled with hackers.
    I'd say one the best features of the campaign is the different surroundings and like I said the story-line itself.
    Also every Call of Duty game since MW2 is pretty much the same.
    It's not getting a full score because the story is short and linear.    … Expand
  89. Fab2cent
    Jan 27, 2014
    8
    In its prime MW2 was Amazing, With friends it could of been the best fun you have ever had playing a PC game. But from 2010-2012 many hackers, Quickscopers and noob tubers made the game frustrating. Nowdays the game is still populated decetly and most of the Hackers have moved on to more recent cods. In 2009 i would of highly reccomended this game, But now you would probably not enjoyIn its prime MW2 was Amazing, With friends it could of been the best fun you have ever had playing a PC game. But from 2010-2012 many hackers, Quickscopers and noob tubers made the game frustrating. Nowdays the game is still populated decetly and most of the Hackers have moved on to more recent cods. In 2009 i would of highly reccomended this game, But now you would probably not enjoy getting killed over and over if your a lvl 1. If you can find it for a cheap price buy it, if not maybe buy a recent shooter.… Expand
  90. KelvinSelimor
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. History is written by the winners. Excellent in terms of plot, but weak in execution. The new characters are well written. Compared to World at War and Modern Warfare, the weapons are very plastic, and the sounds of shots are overly toy, but the overall tension from the passage of the game is trying to overcome these disadvantages.
  91. BulgarianCritic
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed the campaign. It was fast paced mindless shooting action with great visuals and effects on the scenes.The gameplay is nothing to write home about it's just a basic shoot behind cover move then shoot some more and the AI did it's job nothing great nothing bad.The story was pretty alright it had some Ok twists that I enjoyed .Overall pretty great mindless fun that is packedI really enjoyed the campaign. It was fast paced mindless shooting action with great visuals and effects on the scenes.The gameplay is nothing to write home about it's just a basic shoot behind cover move then shoot some more and the AI did it's job nothing great nothing bad.The story was pretty alright it had some Ok twists that I enjoyed .Overall pretty great mindless fun that is packed with so much action that you might grow a beard.… Expand
  92. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    당시 FPS와 현대전에서 느끼고 싶었던 모든 로망을 집대성한 작품. 전작에서 이어가는것이 말처럼 쉽지만은 않다는걸 생각하면 결코 저평가받을 이유는 없다.
  93. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Great sequel to previous MW, with even better story - like seeing a good action movie.
    MP is MVP :)
  94. ilya_zotov24
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  95. DestroyerM24
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    This review is only based upon my experience in Singleplayer Mode.

    After the great Story of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, this game doesn't bring the same here, but instead now we have different weapons and new attachments like termal sights and heartbeat sensors. The Story is still thrilling, but not as much as the previous title. The graphics are great and the great variety of    This review is only based upon my experience in Singleplayer Mode.

    After the great Story of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, this game doesn't bring the same here, but instead now we have different weapons and new attachments like termal sights and heartbeat sensors. The Story is still thrilling, but not as much as the previous title. The graphics are great and the great variety of weapons make this game a little bit better. I loved playing this game, but, Call of Duty 4 is still a much greater game.    … Expand
  96. h3xify
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    The Campaign is still very good. But the downside to the PC version is the fact that the Multiplayer is dead. Now back to the Campaign, The misson... Takedown is F U C K I N G.... CANCER.
  97. Greek_objektife
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    MW2 по сюжету хоть и короче чем первая часть,все же сюжет был более насыщенный на события и лучше подавались сюжетные повороты,мультиплеер хоть и мертв сейчас,но был значительно улучшен по сравнению с первой частью плюс спецоперации неплохо дополняли игруMW2 по сюжету хоть и короче чем первая часть,все же сюжет был более насыщенный на события и лучше подавались сюжетные повороты,мультиплеер хоть и мертв сейчас,но был значительно улучшен по сравнению с первой частью плюс спецоперации неплохо дополняли игру
  98. MrPajamas
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of my favorite FPS games ever. I have to mention at the outset that I'm a fan of the COD series, so you may not share the joy of the game with me like I do, but I'll try to tell you why I think Modern Warfare 2 is one of the best parts of the series. If you are not interested in multiplayer, then I can calm you down, because the campaign is amazingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of my favorite FPS games ever. I have to mention at the outset that I'm a fan of the COD series, so you may not share the joy of the game with me like I do, but I'll try to tell you why I think Modern Warfare 2 is one of the best parts of the series. If you are not interested in multiplayer, then I can calm you down, because the campaign is amazing here. He has an excellent negative and many moments that have become one of the best in the COD series. One of the best locations we've ever seen in COD and a great story that builds on the previous Modern Warfare. Yes. Soap is back and it's even crazier than before. But it must be said that this is also perhaps the only minus of the game. The biggest change in this work compared to the previous ones is the action. The game won't let you breathe and it just has a fast pace that doesn't stop, and I've just thought that the game could take a bit, because my favorite mission in the series is the Chernobyl passage from Modern Warfare 1. You won't find such a slow mission here and each is full of exploding objects. It's a great change and after finishing it, you simply say wow ... it was a ride. But then you might also say that here and there it wanted to take away. That would somehow say my opinion on singleplayer and now I would move on to multiplayer, which was perhaps the best here. Great maps. The map Terminal was etched in my head. All the prestige and levels and maybe the best killstreaks we could see. For example, my favorite Chopper Gunner or Tactical Nuke are just legendary. An amazing game for me, which will appeal mainly to FPS players. I recommend.… Expand
  99. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Neredeyse ilki kadar iyi harika bir oyun. Hikaye ve teknik olarak yeri doldurulamaz.
  100. Gorbunov2004
    Jan 1, 2022
    8
    Стрельбу подтянули и стало стрелять приятно. Только бесит что когда в тебя стреляют тебя трясёт как в центрифуге. Сюжетка как всегда для галочки, напарники как всегда полные дебилы которые никого не могут убить.
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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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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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