Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. Nate9mmX2
    Mar 22, 2010
    9
    Yes, IW net is weak sauce. It glitches and there are hackers. It has problems get like anything else. There are times my ping rate is slower than a turtle on morphine. But it does work most of the time. There have only been a few times I have played with hackers 33--0 with instant head shots etc. If you can get past the price and IW net this game rocks. I have prestiged x3 going for Yes, IW net is weak sauce. It glitches and there are hackers. It has problems get like anything else. There are times my ping rate is slower than a turtle on morphine. But it does work most of the time. There have only been a few times I have played with hackers 33--0 with instant head shots etc. If you can get past the price and IW net this game rocks. I have prestiged x3 going for number 4. This keeps the game fresh and the titles and emblems are sweet. The weapons load outs and custom classes are great. If you are a Counter Strike type player Hardcore Team Deathmatch is for you. This game is great besides its flaws. I have been a PC fps player for a while now. Yes, fellas infinity ward switched up some things in this game. But I highly recommed this game. If you are holding off because of the negatives you are missing out.… Expand
  2. AaribM.
    Mar 22, 2010
    6
    For the price of $60 at the time of writing, this game is a spat in the face at PC gamers as far as price goes. It's been roughly 5 months, and still no price reduction in sight. For PC gamers, who shouldn't, and in the past haven't had to, have to pay for a game developed on PCs. Singleplayer is, as always, mostly a gimmick to sell the multiplayer. Multiplayer matchmaking For the price of $60 at the time of writing, this game is a spat in the face at PC gamers as far as price goes. It's been roughly 5 months, and still no price reduction in sight. For PC gamers, who shouldn't, and in the past haven't had to, have to pay for a game developed on PCs. Singleplayer is, as always, mostly a gimmick to sell the multiplayer. Multiplayer matchmaking is painful. Living in a rural area or living with a poor connection makes gamers, even console gamers, regret their connections. No dedicated servers and the "option" for graphics customization is another insult in the face of PC gamers. Overall, it's playable, and fun in short periods, but the same problems are reiterated from the previous generation of gameplay balance. Play it for the experience, then move on or occasionally play it on and off.… Expand
  3. DerekL.
    Mar 18, 2010
    1
    This game is awful. Let's start with a few elements: the story, for example. The story is completely awful, with you bouncing around the globe for no apparent reason. The "airport massacare" level is not only painfully dark, but it's stupid. The only reason it happens is the artificial "game over" screen if you shoot the terrorists. You then apparently have to follow a shell to This game is awful. Let's start with a few elements: the story, for example. The story is completely awful, with you bouncing around the globe for no apparent reason. The "airport massacare" level is not only painfully dark, but it's stupid. The only reason it happens is the artificial "game over" screen if you shoot the terrorists. You then apparently have to follow a shell to Brazil for no reason, then rescue your old captain. The multiplayer? Don't get me started. Due to no dedicated servers (NO ADMINS), hackers run wild and nobody can do anything but leave the server. But because of the ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE matchmaking system, you'll probably get them in your group anyway! The best parts of the game are where you are trying to be stealthy, or those breaching missions, but those are spread over a very long and boring campaign. Was Infinity Ward trying to dissapoint fans? My explanation is that they created this game - IF it can be truly called a game - for the people who would buy it, play it, hate it, and not be able to return it. Isn't this how the Roman empire fell? The power players who used to have a sense of honor got greedy and started thinking only for themselves! I want the memories of the few hours I spent with this atrocity lobotomized from my brain! Although nobody could forget... "Ramerez, get the ... off the roof!" Heh heh.… Expand
  4. MW2SUX
    Mar 18, 2010
    1
    Single player is awful. I don't mind short games. I love them (i.e. MW1, Portal, the list goes on). This single player campaign was forgettable. In the first MW I was really getting into it, and really wanted to go back and get those intels to get unlimited ammo after i finished because im not good enough to beat it on veteran. That made it fun too. No cheats, awful single player, Single player is awful. I don't mind short games. I love them (i.e. MW1, Portal, the list goes on). This single player campaign was forgettable. In the first MW I was really getting into it, and really wanted to go back and get those intels to get unlimited ammo after i finished because im not good enough to beat it on veteran. That made it fun too. No cheats, awful single player, multiplayer is fun until youre watching killcams track and shoot you through walls. IW fired the top two guys and rightfully so. MW1 was a great, exciting experience with a campaign that left you wanting more. This campaign was painful to play through. I felt like Shepard was a metaphor for infinity ward... a hero the first time around thinks he can get away with anything the second time around... They better make the next COD:MW have good Rights Protection because im telling all my friends to steal it. Campaign FAIL. and multiplayer... thanks for porting an xbox game to pc NOT... Go you know what yourselves IW you $60 PC Game with HORRIBLE CONTENT MONEY GROVELING you know what.… Expand
  5. BananaMan
    Mar 15, 2010
    0
    If your looking for the single player aspect of the game you will be disappointed. The single player lasts about 3-4 hours, which is very short for a pc game. The game is too point to point and not as open as the first one. It holds your hand though it all. As for multiplayer, it gets stale quickly. Someone with wireless internet or a P4 computer shouldn't host. But due to the If your looking for the single player aspect of the game you will be disappointed. The single player lasts about 3-4 hours, which is very short for a pc game. The game is too point to point and not as open as the first one. It holds your hand though it all. As for multiplayer, it gets stale quickly. Someone with wireless internet or a P4 computer shouldn't host. But due to the game's auto choose program it happens alot, which means laggy gameplay. Also the auto matchup does a poor job of putting you into a game. It will put you at the ending of a match, rather then finding a new one for you. As someone else mentioned there are a lot of hackers in game. IW has yet to do anything about it. All in all the game is not worth the 60$ pricetag due to the huge step back IW took. 30$ yes 60$ no… Expand
  6. TobiasR.
    Mar 13, 2010
    2
    The long wait for Modern Warfare 2 wasn´t worth it. In my opinion IW & Valve had some nice conversations about working together short before the game was released. They were talking about "50:50 of the money"! The Singleplayer is a special one, but theres no really need to play it twice. It makes fun, but can soon be forgotten. The Spec-Ops-Coop Missions are nice but only just an The long wait for Modern Warfare 2 wasn´t worth it. In my opinion IW & Valve had some nice conversations about working together short before the game was released. They were talking about "50:50 of the money"! The Singleplayer is a special one, but theres no really need to play it twice. It makes fun, but can soon be forgotten. The Spec-Ops-Coop Missions are nice but only just an alternative to the Multiplayer, when there are too many hackers on each server! The Multiplayer: It is a very nice feeling, playing on a "hacker-clean"-server. Nice additions to Modern Warfare (1) and a realistic Tactic gaming -> IF you get a connection with 6 Players in one group. The perks and supportunits are quite realistic. Dont forget it´s still just a game. But whats the problem? -> As mentioned it´s the "no-dedicated server mode". People are free to use every weapon and do what they want, even if it destroys other player´s fun. This is what I firstly mentioned above. IW & Valve. Steam is ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY for playing online. If you play Counter Strike... well.. Hello Steam! But Modern Warfare could have been a real global clangaming-adventure but there is no Punkbuster. And even the"mighty" VAC (Valve Anti Cheat) program is useless to most of the hackers. My vote is so low not because of the game itself. It is a good one! But Modern Warfare 1 was the one and only game! And I think after so many years IW has to change their behaviour to the customer´s needs! I think more than 90% of all MW 2 players want and cry for a dedicated server mode. One Patch could be the answer to millions of sad and angry gamers. IW - DO SOMETHING! Valve - What is valve? GO!… Expand
  7. IWNET
    Feb 18, 2010
    0
    This game is master fail at all, there is no dedicated server, Hackers are still fraggin around, I will never buy IW's game ever since they announced there is nothing wrong with game last month. No problem? Screw u IW, there are avrage 2 wall hackers and 1 aimbotter per fking server, have you guys played this fking multiplayer ever? and Lag problem is horrifing gameplay at ALL, and This game is master fail at all, there is no dedicated server, Hackers are still fraggin around, I will never buy IW's game ever since they announced there is nothing wrong with game last month. No problem? Screw u IW, there are avrage 2 wall hackers and 1 aimbotter per fking server, have you guys played this fking multiplayer ever? and Lag problem is horrifing gameplay at ALL, and single player was O.K, but not great as M.W1. so there was NO PROGRESS FROM MW1 AT ALL. now go do something better IW, you guys downed me down to the hell, good-bye.… Expand
  8. ColeM
    Feb 17, 2010
    9
    I really love the game, through in and out. there's only one part i didn't really enjoy was the ending were soap has a knife in him n kills sheaperd and doesnt get to kill Mavock or how ever you spell it. I no there's going to be a Call of duty Moderen Warfare 3 coming out someday, i just know it and ill be waiting.
  9. BobN
    Feb 17, 2010
    5
    Buy it cheap, or when the price drops. I do not care about multiplayer, it is all about the actual game. The singleplayer here is fun, has some great moments, but not much replay value. This game has some scene that could cause vets to have flashbacks, but for the rest of us, it is a mediocre game. Fun, awesome at times, quickly forgettable. Buy it cheap since it is INCREDIBLY SHORT.
  10. TomRose
    Feb 16, 2010
    0
    Game fails to even achieve what the box claims it can do. Expect hackers to always whip your arse. Hosting, realtime play, and characters can all be hacked to the benefit of the hacker. Expect to be blown out of the water by a 45 year old nakid fat computer programmer with nothing better to do but show how steam security and this game just all out fail.
  11. G.V
    Feb 15, 2010
    0
    No dedicated servers and IW dosent even seem to want to add them, a lazy scam for money it seems yes single player is epic and multiplayer has alot of good aspects, but it all goes to waste the second you spend 15 mins looking for a good match with a good ping (or bars in this case) i find my self looking for a game only to get bored and play another game 10-15mins later because of either No dedicated servers and IW dosent even seem to want to add them, a lazy scam for money it seems yes single player is epic and multiplayer has alot of good aspects, but it all goes to waste the second you spend 15 mins looking for a good match with a good ping (or bars in this case) i find my self looking for a game only to get bored and play another game 10-15mins later because of either Cheaters, Lag, or Taking too long to find a server. Not to mention the noob tubes, which is why IW needs to either add custom matchs with certain rules like no "Noob tubes (Granade launcher)" or just have the balls to admit thier mistake and give us dedicated servers, it can be done, and very easy there are already a few user made dedicated servers out there so it mustnt be that hard specially if its the company that owns the game. seriously... just seems like a lazy move from a company. but if your looking for a Muck around multiplayer game, and happen to be lucky enough to live near the bulk of players and playing in "peak" play times then it can be quite fun for a hour or so, but if your a hardcore multiplayer person stick with MW 1 as MW 2 offers nothing for clans or people who want to play fair matches and for long periods of time without interuption.… Expand
  12. georgew
    Feb 14, 2010
    1
    The single play is AWESOME!!! I finished the single player with hopes that the multi player would be alot like CoD4 but i was wrong. the first thing i see is a blank steam page and than the game never loads due to a steam server connection issue. i have not been able to resolve this problem and feel as though i have wasted my money and i will be less willing to buy another gme from IW ever again.
  13. LucasP
    Feb 14, 2010
    2
    Great SP campaign, but even then its worse than COD4. Multiplayer is a disaster, with laggy servers, low player counts, mostly bad maps and altered gameplay compared to the original. Still it is a fun experience but not at the 59.99 rip off for a non console game.
  14. RogerD
    Feb 14, 2010
    0
    This game has some much potential, but with the amount of lag, getting booted while in games and while waiting to get into a game, it really loses it. Plus with all the hacking and nothing being down about it, it makes this the most frustrating game I've ever played. Well done Infinity Ward for losing a large customer base.
  15. IAmPissed
    Feb 14, 2010
    5
    I thought all those bugs weren't that bad, hey, I have been using the carepackage run-fast advantage too, but seriously! Now I have to verify my game each I want to play, else the game freezes for 5 seconds a time. It has ruined the game completely. The game itself is just GREAT! But the things that it has been build around just SUCKS. I feel like..giving a 1 rating. But the game I thought all those bugs weren't that bad, hey, I have been using the carepackage run-fast advantage too, but seriously! Now I have to verify my game each I want to play, else the game freezes for 5 seconds a time. It has ruined the game completely. The game itself is just GREAT! But the things that it has been build around just SUCKS. I feel like..giving a 1 rating. But the game itself is just too good.… Expand
  16. GornMoody
    Feb 14, 2010
    9
    Compared to COD4, I think the single player campaign is somewhat longer and it was made to look like a movie. The multilayer, other than the annoying problem with overpowered knife users and shotgunners and the addition of akimbo, an attachment too much overused by some, is well crafted and keeps you playing from dawn to dusk.
  17. RobR
    Feb 13, 2010
    5
    Gameplay is great. IWNet is buggy and I would prefer dedicated servers but the good thing about it is that I really like ranking up and there are no modded 10k XP/kill servers where you rank up in 3 maps. That is truly the saving grace for IWNet in my opinion. The reason for the relatively low score is the number of aimbotters you come across in multiplayer. I'd say it's about 1 Gameplay is great. IWNet is buggy and I would prefer dedicated servers but the good thing about it is that I really like ranking up and there are no modded 10k XP/kill servers where you rank up in 3 maps. That is truly the saving grace for IWNet in my opinion. The reason for the relatively low score is the number of aimbotters you come across in multiplayer. I'd say it's about 1 in every 4 or 5 games. Makes it really frustrating sometimes.… Expand
  18. CanCan
    Feb 13, 2010
    6
    Good game. Single player campaign is too short, even comparing with Call of Duty Modern Warfare. Special Ops give a bit of fun due to raising difficulty. Multiplayer is good, very realistic, with few glitches only. However, steam as a platform for multiplayer sucks big time. Just going through a painful update, that seems to go forever. I wonder if the game will start after that.
  19. m2
    Feb 13, 2010
    10
    For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats a quality I like to see in my games. >For multiplayer lovers: If you go this route then be prepared to be dissappointed... maybe. I could care less for dedicated servers right now as long as they delievered an intuitive and fast game style where your never doing nothing for a long time. The bad stuff is you can't bend around corners, no dedicated servers, at times bad lag, and a game picking style similar to consol games like Halo 2. Conclusion: Great singleplayer if your looking for quality over quantity, mediocer multiplayer if you enjoy playing with friends for kicks and giggles but definitely not a clan game. I gave it a 9 because singleplayer for me comes first since multiplayer is pretty vanilla for the FPS genre. Don't like MW2 multiplayer? Then go get something else.… Expand
  20. HariH
    Feb 12, 2010
    2
    The single player mode is a mixed bag for me. I love the cineimatics but the storyline is vague and disjointed. Fun anyway. As someone who has been with the COD series from the start I cant tell you how frustrating I have found MW2 MP. Someone else in this section wrote " A great game ruined by hacks, IW complacency, failure to listen to valid criticisms about a lack of dedicated servers, The single player mode is a mixed bag for me. I love the cineimatics but the storyline is vague and disjointed. Fun anyway. As someone who has been with the COD series from the start I cant tell you how frustrating I have found MW2 MP. Someone else in this section wrote " A great game ruined by hacks, IW complacency, failure to listen to valid criticisms about a lack of dedicated servers, horrible server performance, horrible match making, unbalanced mp maps, horribly placed capture points in some game types" I couldn't agree more with these points. I have invested a large sum of money on my end to get the best gaming equipment andhighest speed internet connection only to get poor perfomance from Steam/IWNET. I doubt that I again will spend money for any COD series game.… Expand
  21. ViperC.S.
    Feb 11, 2010
    3
    Nunca segundas partes fueron buenas... En relacion al CoD4 y el XFire, esta nueva version del CoD4. 2 deja mucho que desear. Empezare por su sistema Steam. Es muy dictatorial. Nadie puede imponer en que servidor, partida y equipo ha de jugar. No es libre como XFire. Faltan Mods para mejorarlo. Muy mal desarrollado el Steam comparado con XFire. Historia absurda para mentes absurdas. Nunca segundas partes fueron buenas... En relacion al CoD4 y el XFire, esta nueva version del CoD4. 2 deja mucho que desear. Empezare por su sistema Steam. Es muy dictatorial. Nadie puede imponer en que servidor, partida y equipo ha de jugar. No es libre como XFire. Faltan Mods para mejorarlo. Muy mal desarrollado el Steam comparado con XFire. Historia absurda para mentes absurdas. Infinity podria haber mejorado este juego en su totalidad y hacerlo mas atractivo, pues es bastante oscuro y existe poca diferencia de uniformes con el enemigo. NO VOLVERE A COMPRAR NADA MAS QUE SEA BASADO EN STEAM y de INFINITY WARD MIRARE ANTES CON LUPA SUS NUEVOS PRODUCTOS. Gran decepcion en Multijugador por sus cortes de servidor, su modo dictatorial de enviar a server, escenario y equipo a quien se conecta. En pocas palabras. ME QUEDO CON CoD4 y XFire.… Expand
  22. RobF
    Feb 11, 2010
    1
    Infinity Ward has completely betrayed the PC gaming community by releasing Modern Warfare 2. Not only did they simple port the console version over to the PC platform, they copied Xbox Live's matchmaking service that uses listen servers to match players and parties into game lobbies. On top of that, this service, called "IWNet," failed to meet its promises of cheat and lag free Infinity Ward has completely betrayed the PC gaming community by releasing Modern Warfare 2. Not only did they simple port the console version over to the PC platform, they copied Xbox Live's matchmaking service that uses listen servers to match players and parties into game lobbies. On top of that, this service, called "IWNet," failed to meet its promises of cheat and lag free gaming. Games are laggy and often rampant with cheaters. Furthermore, Infinity Ward has not addressed these issues at all. I, and many other gamers, have lost patience with a company that clearly cares solely about profits and not about their customers. They clearly don't care about the quality of their game, and they certainly don't care to fix the game. I will no longer be a customer of Infinity Ward.… Expand
  23. ManuelP.L.
    Feb 11, 2010
    4
    Los que hemos jugado con CoD4 en linea, basado en Xfire, notamos la tremenda diferencia en esta version de CoD4.2 Steam. En esta version Steam impone equipo y partida sin poder elegir servidor como pasa con X Fire. Lo encuentro bastante dictatorial e impositivo. El CoD 4.2 en su version individual ha mejorado por sus fases de nieve y mar. Por lo demas, la realidad de escenenarios es mejor CoD4.
  24. CMM
    Feb 10, 2010
    0
    I bought this game because several friends wanted to play something new online together. After we all be the single player and spec ops we went right into the MP. After about 30 minutes both friends uninstalled the game, but I'm still playing it somewhat here and there to get my moneys worth, but I've just about had enough of how terrible it is. Call of Duty:Medieval Warfare is FTL.
  25. MosesM
    Feb 10, 2010
    3
    Well this was a disappointment, this game had so much potential but is ruined by an utter disregard of realism and some of the core gameplay mechanics that have drawn me to the Call of Duty series since 2 came out. Lets start with realism. While the original MW wasn't the most realistic multi-player game, weapons of similar types did similar damage and the way the guns handled at Well this was a disappointment, this game had so much potential but is ruined by an utter disregard of realism and some of the core gameplay mechanics that have drawn me to the Call of Duty series since 2 came out. Lets start with realism. While the original MW wasn't the most realistic multi-player game, weapons of similar types did similar damage and the way the guns handled at least resembled their real life counter parts. In MW2, IW essentially spits in realism's face, weapon damage is hideously flawed and poorly balanced. PLASTIC riot shields can stop sniper bullets, and akimbo is just terrible. Running around like a retard with a Desert Eagle in each hand essentially allows you to dominate everything in your path, lazy Halo 2 style reload animations are also a bit annoyance. Another problem has got to be that terrible overlay that covers your screen when you get shot, it causes terrible tunnel vision and IMO looks plain ugly, the old CoD2/4 style overlay worked fine and didn't guarantee a death the moment you were hit. Also, blood spattering over your eyes is a illogical when getting hit in any body part other than the face. Also, plastic AKs and uber tacticool weapons felt gimmicky and unrealistic. Everything felt over the top and over done. Before in the CoD series you were always a grunt, fighting on the front lines or a member of an actual Special Ops group (SAS). MW2 turns you into the ultimate special ops soldier where instead of fighting in historical or realistic fights, you are I don't know, on top of a Burger Joint in DC fighting Russians, at least the setting in MW1 was realistic, happening in plausible areas for conflict. Multiplayer is just plain terrible. Over done perks and weapon attachments make dying/killing even easier, Camping is worse than ever, hackers roam free thanks to IWNet. Xbox style matchmaking feels lazy and frankly stupid. I liked being able to sort through a generous list of servers to find one with the map/game mode that I want with a decent ping. And then what happens when IW drops support for MW2, will multiplayer just stop working? Being a Counter-Strike Source player, I understand the importance of community created content and maps in the longevity of a title, but it seems as if IW wants us to play this game and throw it out so hopefully we will buy the next piece of shit they turn out next year. Also, Valve's Steam system isn't the reason for the loss of dedicated servers. Steam is a distribution/publishing tool. After all, Valve understands the importance of dedicated servers IE. Team Fortress 2 (Which is amazingly entertaining), Counter-Strike, even Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 use dedicated servers (and those 2 titles generally have 4-8 people playing at a time). Well that was long.… Expand
  26. JoshuaL
    Feb 10, 2010
    3
    I'm giving this game a 3 because on PC the matchmaking is terrible, there are hackers in every corner and VAC is a joke to them since they play on pirated versions which hasn't been blocked yet. A lot of bugs are still occurring and some of the equipment still needs balancing. I'm sorry Infinity Ward but you failed on making this game any fun on PC.
  27. phillr
    Feb 10, 2010
    2
    Absolutely diabolical not having dedicated servers, insane lag coupled with dire hit detection make for some very poor gameplay. Then we come to cheaters and hacked hosts, they seem unstopable, very little support in Infinity Ward, this is a VERY poor console port.
  28. JaceW
    Feb 9, 2010
    10
    Modern Warfare 2 was a masterpiece. It has incredible graphics, the storyline was gripping, making me play until the very end, my heart racing every time I turn a corner. The multiplayer is by far the best part of the game. You can never get bored as you never face the same person with the same guns every time. This game involves massive amounts of teamwork and coordination, and makes Modern Warfare 2 was a masterpiece. It has incredible graphics, the storyline was gripping, making me play until the very end, my heart racing every time I turn a corner. The multiplayer is by far the best part of the game. You can never get bored as you never face the same person with the same guns every time. This game involves massive amounts of teamwork and coordination, and makes playing it a better experience than any other game I've played before. Infinity Ward has really shown that they can make a FPS equally appealing to anything Bungie, or Valve has.… Expand
  29. JG
    Feb 9, 2010
    7
    Single Player is plenty of fun the first few runs, Wolverines is always fun to replay. Some of the levels do get a bit old on replays. Breach and clear is sweet the first few times, but it does start to get old. Spec. Ops looks awesome, but also looks like the majority of it requires help unless you are 1337. Multiplayer is quite laggy at time. Typical players can be rude at times. Plenty Single Player is plenty of fun the first few runs, Wolverines is always fun to replay. Some of the levels do get a bit old on replays. Breach and clear is sweet the first few times, but it does start to get old. Spec. Ops looks awesome, but also looks like the majority of it requires help unless you are 1337. Multiplayer is quite laggy at time. Typical players can be rude at times. Plenty of glitchers. Much of the annoyance is people spamming grenade shells or Chopper Gunners/ AC-130s farming spawn zones (not that I can blame them). Still fun to play, though.… Expand
  30. DaveRn
    Feb 8, 2010
    1
    The Game itself is great HOWEVER The multiplayer server system has to be the most ill conceived trash in the world of gaming. Ive only been able to play on 3 maps, its always always laggy and I have a 20Mb connection. You can no longer kick abusive players. Trying to join a server is a torment, you get unable to migrate host, Lobby Closed, you get landed in empty servers!!!! I got shot The Game itself is great HOWEVER The multiplayer server system has to be the most ill conceived trash in the world of gaming. Ive only been able to play on 3 maps, its always always laggy and I have a 20Mb connection. You can no longer kick abusive players. Trying to join a server is a torment, you get unable to migrate host, Lobby Closed, you get landed in empty servers!!!! I got shot through a mountain yesterday. Play the single player and then go back to playing CODWAW at least you'll be having fun in seconds rather than 10 minutes!… Expand
  31. lolseriously?
    Feb 7, 2010
    4
    I can easily get to the top of Team Deathmatch leaderboard with a knife and pistol class, knifing is way overpowered with all the sprint perks. Somehow Infinity Ward thought giving the noob tube (grenade laucher) infinite ammo with the One Man Army perk was a good idea. Baically multiplayer is horrible compared to COD4. Admittedly I have higher standards for multiplayer since this is a I can easily get to the top of Team Deathmatch leaderboard with a knife and pistol class, knifing is way overpowered with all the sprint perks. Somehow Infinity Ward thought giving the noob tube (grenade laucher) infinite ammo with the One Man Army perk was a good idea. Baically multiplayer is horrible compared to COD4. Admittedly I have higher standards for multiplayer since this is a CoD game, but still this multiplayer is a serious step down from Call of Duty 4's. Only Search and Destroy is competitive. I go play TDM's with a knife or a tube just to relax, no skill or effort is really required there. Single player was alright, I'd say maybe too much story but fun overall.… Expand
  32. PaulA
    Feb 7, 2010
    9
    This game gives splittes up your opinion. One part says wow this is amazing! An indvidual shooter which allows you to play that many types, styles, tactics and customizable things, but the other side is just a big questionmark '?' You will ask yourself WHY? why did iw create the IWNet? why is there no clan support? why are there so many glitches? why is the sp so complex? why This game gives splittes up your opinion. One part says wow this is amazing! An indvidual shooter which allows you to play that many types, styles, tactics and customizable things, but the other side is just a big questionmark '?' You will ask yourself WHY? why did iw create the IWNet? why is there no clan support? why are there so many glitches? why is the sp so complex? why are there that many cheaters? But you lnow what? For me that doesn't matter! I like the game the way it is! And even more than I did Cod 4, maybe you don't agree, but thats my Opinion.… Expand
  33. HM
    Feb 7, 2010
    1
    Infinity Ward does not give a monkeys about PC gamers. Here we all are giving them ideas for MW2 by using the COD4 mod system and what do they give us? A console port. This is a disgrace, I have not bought this game for this reason. I am a PC gamer because I want to use the advantages of being on a PC. That is: Dedicated servers, mods, 64 player matches, lean, and being able to modify to Infinity Ward does not give a monkeys about PC gamers. Here we all are giving them ideas for MW2 by using the COD4 mod system and what do they give us? A console port. This is a disgrace, I have not bought this game for this reason. I am a PC gamer because I want to use the advantages of being on a PC. That is: Dedicated servers, mods, 64 player matches, lean, and being able to modify to game to my liking. Sure the game would have gotten a high score from me if they had these features, but the game is fun even with the hackers and aimbotters that's why I can't give it a 0. Infinity Ward need to review what they have done wrong with this release.… Expand
  34. DanielV.
    Feb 7, 2010
    0
    Worst game I have ever played, and ever will play. Infinity Ward failed about as badly as any game developer could. They had the opportunity to best one of the best first person shooters, yet they fell way too short. Also note that every single thing Jerry J. said was incorrect, it is not exciting, the graphics are a disgrace to today's standards, the story line is not in "sink" (its Worst game I have ever played, and ever will play. Infinity Ward failed about as badly as any game developer could. They had the opportunity to best one of the best first person shooters, yet they fell way too short. Also note that every single thing Jerry J. said was incorrect, it is not exciting, the graphics are a disgrace to today's standards, the story line is not in "sink" (its sync, you idiot) with our real world, it is, in fact, very far from it. Inshittity Ward has done a horrific, and shameful job. They removed everything that made Modern Warfare great, and added a bunch of BS that no one wants. All these new things like emblems and new attachments over inflate, and over complicate the game. Not to mention the lobby system, which is the worst idea I have seen anyone make in the gaming industry. EA used to be my first most hated developer, but IW easily steals such a position.… Expand
  35. RoyZ
    Feb 6, 2010
    2
    As a fan of COD Series it pains me to rate this game this way but the simple fact is that the lack of Dedicated Servers for PC version is not only the biggest dissapointment but also the most logged complaint in Infinity Ward Forums PC section for MW2. Several different petitions with almost 250,000 Dissatisfied PC Gamers begging for them says that IW is not in touch with the PC Community As a fan of COD Series it pains me to rate this game this way but the simple fact is that the lack of Dedicated Servers for PC version is not only the biggest dissapointment but also the most logged complaint in Infinity Ward Forums PC section for MW2. Several different petitions with almost 250,000 Dissatisfied PC Gamers begging for them says that IW is not in touch with the PC Community with the current teams in place.… Expand
  36. AdamS
    Feb 6, 2010
    2
    I have had it with your IWnet system! You get 7 people in one lobby and takes multiple attempts for it to actually connect all the people. Also my biggest complaint, no dedicated servers. I tried your system for a few months before I let it bother me but give me a break! Without the ability to kick people the games just get ran by cheaters and hackers constantly. Here's an excerpt I have had it with your IWnet system! You get 7 people in one lobby and takes multiple attempts for it to actually connect all the people. Also my biggest complaint, no dedicated servers. I tried your system for a few months before I let it bother me but give me a break! Without the ability to kick people the games just get ran by cheaters and hackers constantly. Here's an excerpt from IW's website exactly: "Cheat / Hack Free Games: The biggest benefit of using IWnet by far is the fact that you don… Expand
  37. JB
    Feb 6, 2010
    2
    The singleplayer mode is fun, i admit. However, multiplayer is somethign of a fail. IWNET takes all the fun out of mp, fun that we had on cod4 (and dare i say it cod5) with modding, custom maps, and custom rules. Im lucky if i can play two consecutive matches in a row without being disconnected and faced with some message saying 'Cannot migrate host' or 'Game lobby The singleplayer mode is fun, i admit. However, multiplayer is somethign of a fail. IWNET takes all the fun out of mp, fun that we had on cod4 (and dare i say it cod5) with modding, custom maps, and custom rules. Im lucky if i can play two consecutive matches in a row without being disconnected and faced with some message saying 'Cannot migrate host' or 'Game lobby closed'. Give us back good old PC gaming Please?… Expand
  38. AlgernonC
    Feb 4, 2010
    10
    Ive had this game since it came out..I gave it a ten because this is the best game of the year, hell , my wife gets mad at me every night, and dont let it be on on a weekend when i dont have to work, omfg, its crazy, so I give a ten, job well done.... p.s I wish I could add more gun attachments like, heartbeat sensor,holographic sight, FMJ, attn mags
  39. _DemonDog_
    Feb 4, 2010
    3
    1 point for the graphics 1 point for the single player game (Too short) 1 point for the Spec ops Once you are past the eye candy and run into the hacks and no dedicated servers it boils down to the final verdict: Overpriced console port not designed for the long haul. The idea is to grab the 60 bucks and run. No support, No way to get rid of the hackers and glitchers. Unless something is 1 point for the graphics 1 point for the single player game (Too short) 1 point for the Spec ops Once you are past the eye candy and run into the hacks and no dedicated servers it boils down to the final verdict: Overpriced console port not designed for the long haul. The idea is to grab the 60 bucks and run. No support, No way to get rid of the hackers and glitchers. Unless something is done quick to turn this mess around. This will be the last COD game for me. Single player the main characters being killed off and the absolutely useless airport massacre was intolerable. Way Over hyped and the so called experts probably played the game less than 20 min. Eye candy grabs them not game play. Give this game a pass and ignore the 8, 9 and 10 votes. Just trying to push the rating higher as it is rather embarrassing to have all this hype and the pitiful rating. Where is that petition? Sign me up.… Expand
  40. RonB
    Feb 4, 2010
    2
    After playing everything from Counterstrike to CoD4 MW, which i really enjoyed, this game proves a massive letdown. I am running a 20Meg fibre optic line yet i still struggle with lag. There is no option to play different maps, you are just stuck in with whatever group is starting. The preks though quite fun are mega overpowered. It is imbalanced and glitchy. Really not worth the After playing everything from Counterstrike to CoD4 MW, which i really enjoyed, this game proves a massive letdown. I am running a 20Meg fibre optic line yet i still struggle with lag. There is no option to play different maps, you are just stuck in with whatever group is starting. The preks though quite fun are mega overpowered. It is imbalanced and glitchy. Really not worth the +-£30 my girlfriend paid for it. I give it 2 points only because the story,though short, is entertaining and good to look at. If it wasnt for that I would have had to go with a 0-1. Please fix these issues because you are going to loose a large portion of your, to date, faithful customers.… Expand
  41. ChristopherBailey
    Feb 3, 2010
    5
    I vote 5. The game itself is great I think. Making VAC in charge of the anti-hacks..no. Saw how well that worked with Counter Strike. I think PB would have made it much better. No dedicated server, so when you have hackers shooting through walls and getting 63 kills w/o a death and can not do anything about it, that tends to get annoying. At least with dedicated could vote them out or ban I vote 5. The game itself is great I think. Making VAC in charge of the anti-hacks..no. Saw how well that worked with Counter Strike. I think PB would have made it much better. No dedicated server, so when you have hackers shooting through walls and getting 63 kills w/o a death and can not do anything about it, that tends to get annoying. At least with dedicated could vote them out or ban them from THAT server. Need more maps. If they want to make their own maps, that is all well and good, just need to make them faster and/or more often. Being as they have bugs, hackers and plenty other things to worry about, would think it best to release a public map creator. Anyway, still think the game itself is good.… Expand
  42. gblack
    Feb 3, 2010
    4
    Although sp game was enjoyable, mp was less than enjoyable, no map creation/console was one of the worst decision in the development imo, plus the lack of dedicated servers, as iwnet really is sub standard in comparison.also the decision to take out lean function was again a bad move on the developers part, makes the game (compared to previous versions) sub-standard. Im going to be Although sp game was enjoyable, mp was less than enjoyable, no map creation/console was one of the worst decision in the development imo, plus the lack of dedicated servers, as iwnet really is sub standard in comparison.also the decision to take out lean function was again a bad move on the developers part, makes the game (compared to previous versions) sub-standard. Im going to be playing battlefield bad company 2 exclusively when it arrives in march, which for a cod veteran (played series from day one) is a huge decision, but the decision to exclude dedicated servers, map creation and no lean function has forced my hand.… Expand
  43. VotesWithWallet
    Feb 3, 2010
    4
    Single player has cinematic moments that will bring a smile to your face. Multiplayer has the potential to be great fun but is sadly ruined by the lack of dedicated servers. Why is it ruined? Lag mainly. Among the other problems, one of the most glaring issues is that the developers allow players to move at speeds which are too fast for the latency of the network system to update all the Single player has cinematic moments that will bring a smile to your face. Multiplayer has the potential to be great fun but is sadly ruined by the lack of dedicated servers. Why is it ruined? Lag mainly. Among the other problems, one of the most glaring issues is that the developers allow players to move at speeds which are too fast for the latency of the network system to update all the players. Consequently, any player not using a speed perk or glitch is at an extreme disadvantage. I have now played for 240 hours which is not a lot by some standards but should give at least give you a clue that I am not talking rubbish.… Expand
  44. winpeaze
    Feb 3, 2010
    5
    Lets be realistic. The game is Fine there are some stupid combination of perks like commando with marathon and lightweight that is really annoying. But what the most annoying thing in this game is no private server. which makes me ask myself is it ok?? and the answer : cant personalize games on the net only in private games which do not count for XP. The match making seems to be done byLets be realistic. The game is Fine there are some stupid combination of perks like commando with marathon and lightweight that is really annoying. But what the most annoying thing in this game is no private server. which makes me ask myself is it ok?? and the answer : cant personalize games on the net only in private games which do not count for XP. The match making seems to be done by monkeys (No offense but is so ugly and inefficient)drops you a lot and you could spend 1/3 of the time on lobys merging or to see the matchmaker go crazy. I think that if they have used private servers like cod4 the game could be ok. Also Why consider PC gamer like if we wanted to play like on xbox/ps3??? why the game was made like if we were on a stupid xbox/ps3 without any console like cod 4?? Ping is marked with bars not with numbers which is really annoying to me. Being reallistic PC gamers deserve much more we paid for a game that does not allow any way of customization for game types etc its just stupid. Maybe good intentions from infinity ward but some lack of experience on this. Shame i was hoping a lot.… Expand
  45. Ownage
    Feb 3, 2010
    3
    Single player too short and tried to be too hollywood jumping from one objective to the next. Multiplayed maps are too small, boring and repetative. Less players can join compared to the old battlefield. Constant drop offs from lobbies waiting for a game to start. No ability to kick, ban or report cheaters. LOTS OF CHEATERS IN THIS GAME to the point its not playable. IF someone tk's Single player too short and tried to be too hollywood jumping from one objective to the next. Multiplayed maps are too small, boring and repetative. Less players can join compared to the old battlefield. Constant drop offs from lobbies waiting for a game to start. No ability to kick, ban or report cheaters. LOTS OF CHEATERS IN THIS GAME to the point its not playable. IF someone tk's the whole match there is nothing you can do about it. Game should have cost less than 65$ because of the lack of effort or patches put into it. Hold out for battlefield which has consistently put out a good series. After COD World At War this one drops the ball and was overhyped.… Expand
  46. ChadS.
    Feb 2, 2010
    1
    This is the WORST infinity ward game ever released. The single player is great but does not even come close to making up for the lack-luster performance of the multiplayer. Never again will I buy a game made by them, especially since they wont even acknowledge there is anything wrong with the game.
  47. m2
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats a quality I like to see in my games. >For multiplayer lovers: If you go this route then be prepared to be dissappointed... maybe. I could care less for dedicated servers right now as long as they delievered an intuitive and fast game style where your never doing nothing for a long time. The bad stuff is you can't bend around corners, no dedicated servers, at times bad lag, and a game picking style similar to consol games like Halo 2. Conclusion: Great singleplayer if your looking for quality over quantity, mediocer multiplayer if you enjoy playing with friends for kicks and giggles but definitely not a clan game. I gave it a 9 because singleplayer for me comes first since multiplayer is pretty vanilla for the FPS genre. Don't like MW2 multiplayer? Then go get something else.… Expand
  48. AlexB.
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    The SinglePlayer Storyline of this game was great, the Atmosphere was great, a little bit short, ok. The Multiplayer and when you say something I won't believe you, is the best I ever had, only the matchmaking system and the hackers suck. All in all a game to enjoy months with playing, when you love Multiplayersessions.
  49. GerryD
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    This game is really good! It is better than the old MW but I think it was extremely short. Overall it was well worth it and Hans Zimmer's music touched it up nicely! I've not really tried the online feature yet so I hope it's good too!
  50. CasperD.
    Feb 1, 2010
    3
    The concept is good. The potential of the game is enormous. But, with the non dedicated servers and all the special attachments like heartbeat sensors and thermal scopes the game is not for the die-hard gamer. With the non-human anti-cheat system the game is crowded with cheaters, and no one to turn to. Worst of the Call of Duty series.
  51. IWNicejob
    Feb 1, 2010
    0
    IW did the worst job ever in the MP the single was GREAT but the Multi isnt alot of little kids around using over powered things stabbing there is no more fun like COD4 when u needed to use ur head abit now who ever got the most over powered toys is a winner and not to mention the campers heavin with the "Camping Class" IW consider to do some changes around!
  52. TueyK.
    Feb 1, 2010
    2
    If it wasn't for all the cheats, the immense lag, the constant disconnections, the complete idiots screaming over voice chat, the amount of racism in text chat, and the complete lack of response from infinity ward on their forums this game could be not bad. Unfortunately it is good for a few weeks then all of the above really starts to get to you. A real shame.
  53. PhilK.
    Feb 1, 2010
    1
    MW2 could be the greatest multiplay game of all time and enjoyed by the competative scene and casual clan scene for the next 5 years.Unfortunately its not ! MW2 is like being given a Ferrari and finding there is no engine.The soul destroying fact is its anti-community and terrible on multiplay due to IWNET which is a p2p network.Lag and latency issues totally destroy the experience.One MW2 could be the greatest multiplay game of all time and enjoyed by the competative scene and casual clan scene for the next 5 years.Unfortunately its not ! MW2 is like being given a Ferrari and finding there is no engine.The soul destroying fact is its anti-community and terrible on multiplay due to IWNET which is a p2p network.Lag and latency issues totally destroy the experience.One wonders why IW have not simply returned to the formula that worked DEDICATED servers...in sure if the decision was theres to make they would. Its wake up time and Activision are responsible for removing the options for any longevity with this title,its a money grab and longevity means less money. So its onto the next title and sod you gamers and your enjoyment.… Expand
  54. ChrisM.
    Feb 1, 2010
    3
    After playing the multiplayer I can't help but think what was all of the hype about. I've played a game like this already it's called Metal Gear Online AND IT STINKS! These mappers would be hard pressed making maps any smaller. Respawns are instant in some circumstances and randomly placed in the map. There is no feeling of progression ,in a match, as a team. The enemy After playing the multiplayer I can't help but think what was all of the hype about. I've played a game like this already it's called Metal Gear Online AND IT STINKS! These mappers would be hard pressed making maps any smaller. Respawns are instant in some circumstances and randomly placed in the map. There is no feeling of progression ,in a match, as a team. The enemy lines are not present. You spawn all over the map. There is no securing an area to push ahead. Forget about decent weapon design. You'll see people stabbing you FROM THE FRONT and akimbo pistols that'll outgun your assault rifles or smgs. Forget considering this as a war game, it's a nonsensicle arcade game. Even at that it's nothing special. To make matters worse it's a peer-to-peer online connection even on the PC. Save your money for something else. Go to the casinos if you feel like impulsively gambling your $60.… Expand
  55. JayB.
    Feb 1, 2010
    1
    - Lack of dedicated server support. - No map control/game filtering. - Terrible weapon balance in any mode. With the right perks, a player can dominate with just a knife. - Very poor realism (e.g., riot shields withstanding 7.62 rounds, one-hit kills with knives, model 1887's, etc.). - Very little configuration available. - Uncontrollable bouts of lag depending on what the host is - Lack of dedicated server support. - No map control/game filtering. - Terrible weapon balance in any mode. With the right perks, a player can dominate with just a knife. - Very poor realism (e.g., riot shields withstanding 7.62 rounds, one-hit kills with knives, model 1887's, etc.). - Very little configuration available. - Uncontrollable bouts of lag depending on what the host is doing during gameplay. - Matchmaking does not work. - Game is hacked worse than CoD4. - No ability to vote kick unruly players. - No chat/bad name filtering. - Over-priced ($10 more than the average PC game).… Expand
  56. TooroneM.
    Jan 31, 2010
    2
    Like a lot of the other reviewers i thought the single player campaign was way to short, i finished it in 5 hours. The multiplayer mode,which is where MW1 excelled, is terrible. Lag is a problem but not enough to kill the game. What make s the game on PC redundant is the limited number of players that can be on any one map and the size of the maps. The maps are tiny and so any strategic Like a lot of the other reviewers i thought the single player campaign was way to short, i finished it in 5 hours. The multiplayer mode,which is where MW1 excelled, is terrible. Lag is a problem but not enough to kill the game. What make s the game on PC redundant is the limited number of players that can be on any one map and the size of the maps. The maps are tiny and so any strategic element is lacking, forget flanking, going up the middle in force, the maps are almost circles so you just keep chasing your own tail, its pathetic from a game that had such an outstanding start to fall so short in this iteration.… Expand
  57. FrodgeM.
    Jan 31, 2010
    0
    Single player was ok, spec ops was cool, multiplayer can be seen to be as "First, shove glass through your eyes, then slowy attempt to chew gasoline, doesn't matter if you swallow or not, put your feet in the sinks garborator while sitting inside the compactor, turn on the compactor, put your hands in a containor full of cockroaches and razor blades, shake thouroughly, pour crabs Single player was ok, spec ops was cool, multiplayer can be seen to be as "First, shove glass through your eyes, then slowy attempt to chew gasoline, doesn't matter if you swallow or not, put your feet in the sinks garborator while sitting inside the compactor, turn on the compactor, put your hands in a containor full of cockroaches and razor blades, shake thouroughly, pour crabs covered in fiberglass all over your body while trying to eat scorpions, and make sure you set the tiger pen's cage open before you begin." Enjoy?… Expand
  58. joep
    Jan 31, 2010
    1
    A great game ruined by hacks, IW complacency, failure to listen to valid criticisms about a lack of dedicated servers, no ability to vote kick, horrible server performance, horrible match making, unbalanced mp maps, horribly placed capture points in some game types, and what seems to be an unfinished multi player.
  59. RapidFire
    Jan 31, 2010
    3
    Infinity Ward / Activision have dropped the ball on this one with IWNET. The multi player is virtually unplayable with the lag, getting disconnected, losing friends mid way through, no dedicated servers, hackers free to do whatever. Horrible. The worst is Infinity Ward does not acknowledge that there is something wrong with the mulit player and in fact have been deleting threads from Infinity Ward / Activision have dropped the ball on this one with IWNET. The multi player is virtually unplayable with the lag, getting disconnected, losing friends mid way through, no dedicated servers, hackers free to do whatever. Horrible. The worst is Infinity Ward does not acknowledge that there is something wrong with the mulit player and in fact have been deleting threads from their forums for suggesting there are problems. Never again will I buy Infinity Ward or Activision.… Expand
  60. drerappl
    Jan 31, 2010
    1
    Single player is too short! Multiplayer sucks simply because of no dedicated servers! Clans can not get any scrims on and its a hackers delight! Nobody follows any kind of rules! For tactical realism players don't waste your money! I'm just glad I got it as a gift and didn't waste my $$$ on this game!
  61. Tom
    Jan 31, 2010
    9
    This game is incredible. The engine is polished extremely well and nearly flawless. It is a powerhouse of an engine. Single player is sporadically fantastic with occasional moments of frustration. Multi-player is mindblowingly awesome, incredible detail in the achievements, the weapons are balanced so everyone in the match can have a different weapon yet still be equally matched. I love This game is incredible. The engine is polished extremely well and nearly flawless. It is a powerhouse of an engine. Single player is sporadically fantastic with occasional moments of frustration. Multi-player is mindblowingly awesome, incredible detail in the achievements, the weapons are balanced so everyone in the match can have a different weapon yet still be equally matched. I love Steam it makes all games better.… Expand
  62. Silent
    Jan 30, 2010
    9
    Yes this games has its problems.. But honestly every game i play i listen to the exact same thing about this game then the rest.. I will give most people this..the non dedicated servers do hurt and there is a lot of hackers... I just leave game and join another takes 30 seconds. Other than that i think this is an awsome game!
  63. EricC.
    Jan 30, 2010
    6
    -0.5 for bad multi-player spawn setup, especially on maps like Rust -1 for an absolutely awful plot. Right around the "Wolverines" part (shameless Red Dawn reference by Infinity Ward) the plot just turned to pure garbage. -2.5 for failing to get the weapons right, yet again... M16 damage should not equal the FN FAL or SCAR-H. It fires the same round as all the rest of the "assault" rifles -0.5 for bad multi-player spawn setup, especially on maps like Rust -1 for an absolutely awful plot. Right around the "Wolverines" part (shameless Red Dawn reference by Infinity Ward) the plot just turned to pure garbage. -2.5 for failing to get the weapons right, yet again... M16 damage should not equal the FN FAL or SCAR-H. It fires the same round as all the rest of the "assault" rifles except for the AK. It simply has better range than an M4 by a couple hundred yards. The LMG stats are completely backwards in terms of damage. All the ones that fire 5.56 NATO are doing high damage in game and all the ones firing 7.62 NATO are doing low damage in game. That's stupid. The only one with correct damage is the PKM (7.62x54R). And Infinity Ward obviously has no clue how suppressors (mistakenly called "silencers" in this game) work, because if you put one on a shotgun you just ruined an expensive suppressor and probably your face as well. It doesn't work that way. At least they didn't try to put them on the revolvers. The other thing that bothers me is this whole "Akimbo" stuff. You can't control a machine pistol one-handed. It generates far too much thrust as a result of the extremely fast cycle-time, even in moderate calibers like 9mm (mini Uzi / MP5/Glock 18) or the 5.7 (P90). Controlling a SMG or a Machine Pistol 1-handed is like trying to handle a fire-hose 1-handed. You're not going to be able to do it. Trying to handle two at once is beyond retarded. In fact, "Akimbo" fails even with the regular semi-automatic pistols. It sure looks great in Hollywood, but you won't be able to hit the broad side of a barn doing it. I don't even want to get into 1-handed magazine changes for "Akimbo." This is supposed to be Modern Warfare 2, not Hollywhood Firearms Myths 2. The pistols are all wrong too. The .44 Magnum is going to be every bit as accurate as the HK USP but the .44 Mag should have a slower rate of fire. The developers got that wrong too. SMG's are wonky too. The MP5 and the Mini Uzi both fire 9x19 rounds, so their rate of fire should be very high and their damage should be lower. The UMP45 and the Vector both fire .45 ACP so their rate of fire should be somewhat slower thnan the 9x19, but their damage should be significantly greater. About the only SMG IW got right was the P90. Sniper Rifles are dead-wrong too. The WA2000 and the M21 EBR are both chambered in 7.62 NATO, the exact same cartridge the FN FAL, the SCAR-H, the M240 and the MG4 fire... The damage should be the same and so should the range. The accuracy from either of these is no better or worse than that of the SCAR-H or the FAL either. The range on the "Intervention" (Which I assume is a .408 Chey-Tac) should have significantly more damage than the M21 EBR and the WA2000 as well as greater range and barrier penetration potential. Since it is a bolt action it will have significantly better accuracy. And lastly, is the M82A1, which is the semi-auto 50 BMG in this game. The accuracy of this is significantly worse than that of even the M21 and the WA2000. The muzzle blast is so significant that you can see the puff of dust (more like cloud) from a mile away if it's not suppressed. Sure, the damage is astounding, but it's extremely heavy and bulky. It's primarily an anti-vehicular rifle, not a people-killer. Riot shields don't work that way... One rifle round from any of the "assault" rifles, "sniper rifles" or LMG's in this game will punch right through a Riot Shield. They're made to stop rocks, bottles, and the occasional pistol round. You can't carry enough polycarbonate in front of you to stop a round from any of the 7.62 or above cartridges. Lastly, there is no body armor that can currently be worn that is capable of standing up to even 1 round from a rifle chambered in .50 BMG. The same holds true for any shotgun firing slugs. There's no armor available to civilians or military that can handle that kind of impact.… Expand
  64. PerN.
    Jan 30, 2010
    0
    I still don't understand how someone can introduce IWnet and remove dedicated servers without any serious testing at all. Spawn system is the worst I've ever seen. I do like most of the maps, prestige system is good and keeps the game going, weapons are to similar, way to much hackers and lag (caused by IWnet). Feedback from IW is absolutely 0. How they can start talking about I still don't understand how someone can introduce IWnet and remove dedicated servers without any serious testing at all. Spawn system is the worst I've ever seen. I do like most of the maps, prestige system is good and keeps the game going, weapons are to similar, way to much hackers and lag (caused by IWnet). Feedback from IW is absolutely 0. How they can start talking about an expansion with the crap they have now shows that they just want money.… Expand
  65. RomansItaly
    Jan 29, 2010
    2
    Pro: Graphics and Audio are Amazing. Con: Game Play is horrible due to how many people have Aim Bots, and Hacks it ruined game play. Am I happy? Not at all, I spent money on this game just in time to see everyone hack this game and use cheats to win. Made me go back to playing COD5. Not sure if I'll consider another COD Version.
  66. TimB.
    Jan 29, 2010
    1
    IW got lazy. riding on the success of CoD4 these guys made a half assed sequel and it becomes the most overrated over consumed POS in recent years. The story sucks. CoD4s story made sense was immersive and realistic (aside from one guy killing thousands) but in MW2 the story is muddled up, has huge plot holes (why the hell did one of makarovs guys show up in a panic room in arcadia?) and IW got lazy. riding on the success of CoD4 these guys made a half assed sequel and it becomes the most overrated over consumed POS in recent years. The story sucks. CoD4s story made sense was immersive and realistic (aside from one guy killing thousands) but in MW2 the story is muddled up, has huge plot holes (why the hell did one of makarovs guys show up in a panic room in arcadia?) and some of the silliest twists ever. The multiplayer is more of the same, the maps are worse the assault rifles are OP and the attachments and perks are game breaking. The amount of glitching online in ridiculous. Apparently their own P2P servers beat out dedi + punkbuster and admins. Spec Ops is alright when it stops lagging which is seemingly never and the split screen is for some reason two small boxes in either corner of your TV??? Overall I had high expectations for Modern Warfare 2 and was very let down by this poor offering.… Expand
  67. VincentRoth
    Jan 29, 2010
    6
    Great graphics but te campaign is way 2 short. Multiplayersystem sucks without the dedicated servers...I don't like steam and I want 2 be free 2 choose my favorite map. Online performance is not as good as in MW1. The maps are beautiful, but great 4 campers. I will not buy MW3 if this remains the same.
  68. SamCohen
    Jan 28, 2010
    10
    This game is great currently the best FPS out there. I know some PC users are crying and rating the game crap although they likely haven't played it or do play it and enjoy it but because of it being an unpopular decision to give it a good rating due to some users feeling they were screwed.
  69. TomW.
    Jan 28, 2010
    0
    What can i say? the graphics are nothing special, the money they had to make this game was insane but what do they do with it... basicly make CoD 4 again with a expansion pack and got rid of the dedicated servers and put IWNET in which is shite and you cant join half the games even with open nat, camp of duty is getting the 0 it deserves. Next CoD is not on my christmas list.
  70. Tafft
    Jan 28, 2010
    4
    ive played cod4 to death and still do reason being i can play on private servers and there are no cheaters! on our server . mw2 is great the graphics are cool and the gameplay to .. to be honest STEAM .......WTF!!!!! i paid good money for this game and we the payin customer should have the right to have private servers!!
  71. RagzPSN
    Jan 28, 2010
    10
    An intense multiplayer experience that changes how an online FPS feels and is played. While not for everyone (namely lone wolves or those fixated on Kill-Death Ratio), there is no denying Zipper Interactive has made a quality product with long lasting appeal.
  72. mathieuG.
    Jan 28, 2010
    4
    Well, I was always a fan of the Call of Duty games, the only reason why I voted so high was because the single player was actually really really good. The multiplayer on the other hand is complete garbage. The PC community was completely abandoned when dedicated servers were taken out, its not that the game is garbage really, its mostly that the loyal gamers were completely ignored. The Well, I was always a fan of the Call of Duty games, the only reason why I voted so high was because the single player was actually really really good. The multiplayer on the other hand is complete garbage. The PC community was completely abandoned when dedicated servers were taken out, its not that the game is garbage really, its mostly that the loyal gamers were completely ignored. The community is completely destroyed. Meeting familiar faces is no longer do-able. Just another console game with a mouse, its all MW2 is. Stick with MW1 if you are a skilled fps player. Did I mention that the hosts get 0 ping, while everyone gets 70+ in every game? Really big disadvantageous if you ask me, not to forget to mention that the nub tubes are still in the game. And theres NO WAY to take them out. Skilled FPS are a thing of the past, its all about "nice" graphics and consumer dollars. Don't support this game, it was my mistake for not listening to the podcast.… Expand
  73. Ovski
    Jan 27, 2010
    2
    Worst multiplayermode ever and now i stop as this will not pass the review if I continue in my own words. The game itself is great but for what they did to the PC multiplayermode they deserve a rating of 0!
  74. JpP.
    Jan 27, 2010
    9
    Besides the campers and the short, confusing campaign, this game is amazing. The graphics are awesome, the game play is incredible, and everything. My girlfriend actually thought it was an HD movie! Amazing game. They need to fix some bugs (like when you can't connect to the host when you're trying to find a game, you don't have to click find a game again). Great game, though.
  75. MarkM.
    Jan 26, 2010
    1
    Just because of STEAM. Over the past few days, been getting kicked out of game, can't connect to steam server. It just down right sucks. Why there are no dedicated servers is beyond me, COD had a great PC following, but this is going to hurt it really bad. maybe change my score if steam can be more, but who wants to play if we are always going to get kicked out or steam server is Just because of STEAM. Over the past few days, been getting kicked out of game, can't connect to steam server. It just down right sucks. Why there are no dedicated servers is beyond me, COD had a great PC following, but this is going to hurt it really bad. maybe change my score if steam can be more, but who wants to play if we are always going to get kicked out or steam server is down. We are paying customers and we demand better service from STEAM!!!… Expand
  76. BillE.
    Jan 26, 2010
    10
    Nothing but INCREDIBLE love the game.
  77. JosephH.
    Jan 26, 2010
    5
    Single player is okay but way too short. Online play is worse then MW1. No dedicated servers, no map choices, and limited players can play on a map compared to MW1. This is for the PC and no console, they got it all wrong with this steam setup.
  78. JasonP.
    Jan 26, 2010
    9
    Fantastic, just wish finding personal players was easier.
  79. JamesW.
    Jan 26, 2010
    3
    I foolishly thought that I would be able to play this game online hosted on a fast dedicated server without hackers & people using (built in) speed hacks and have a decent latency whilst doing so. Nah. You've revolutionised the gaming industry by offering one product to all platforms and targeted it casual gamers and aliened your old audience. If you want to release console games do I foolishly thought that I would be able to play this game online hosted on a fast dedicated server without hackers & people using (built in) speed hacks and have a decent latency whilst doing so. Nah. You've revolutionised the gaming industry by offering one product to all platforms and targeted it casual gamers and aliened your old audience. If you want to release console games do it on a console or at least put a warning on it.… Expand
  80. JackM.
    Jan 26, 2010
    5
    I enjoy the game but as a older player I'm not as fast as the younger guys and can't seem to keep up. I would enjoy more snipering or more chance to hide and not be found so easy. I enjoy setting up my kills. these guy run around and kill everything and it's to not real.
  81. DJW
    Jan 26, 2010
    3
    The score 0 is a little harsh, i thought single player was fun, even though it was short and easy. Multi player was the reason I bought this game though, and I was definately disappointed. The maps are pretty repetitive, you can't take cover behind anything that can't be shot through, and the hackers are everywhere. Aimbot galore. The aimbot hacks ruin the fun you may as well The score 0 is a little harsh, i thought single player was fun, even though it was short and easy. Multi player was the reason I bought this game though, and I was definately disappointed. The maps are pretty repetitive, you can't take cover behind anything that can't be shot through, and the hackers are everywhere. Aimbot galore. The aimbot hacks ruin the fun you may as well just leave. I like the gun attachments, but the excessive killstreak rewards are a little much. Nothing like getting shot through a roof by a helicopter over and over. COD 4 was way more fun, but I will still game out on this one.… Expand
  82. 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.
  83. AlL.
    Jan 26, 2010
    2
    Now I came into this totally unbiased, not expecting something amazing and not expecting something totally awful. Even then, I was disappointed how Infinity Ward could brush aside their PC gamers like this. No dedicated servers, no lean, no PC specific anything. The lean and the rest of the stuff PC users lost I can deal with, but for the love of god bring us a patch with DEDICATED Now I came into this totally unbiased, not expecting something amazing and not expecting something totally awful. Even then, I was disappointed how Infinity Ward could brush aside their PC gamers like this. No dedicated servers, no lean, no PC specific anything. The lean and the rest of the stuff PC users lost I can deal with, but for the love of god bring us a patch with DEDICATED SERVERS! If this does not happen, I will no longer support Infinity Ward, and I know many others won't either. It's foolish to take the Xbox game, and slap a PC badge over it. Shame on you Infinity Ward. We may not be the biggest purchasers of your game, but we are the ones that started it all and made you what you are today. You've stabbed us in the back.… Expand
  84. kristofferH.
    Jan 26, 2010
    5
    The game as such is well polished and the gameplay is splendid. Getting it to run however is a different story. This game is notoriously unstable and 8 times out of 10 it freezes on startup unless EVERY process is turned off (except the ones required to run windows), desktop resolution lowered and hardware soundacc turned off. When you eventually get it running it will often freeze The game as such is well polished and the gameplay is splendid. Getting it to run however is a different story. This game is notoriously unstable and 8 times out of 10 it freezes on startup unless EVERY process is turned off (except the ones required to run windows), desktop resolution lowered and hardware soundacc turned off. When you eventually get it running it will often freeze in-game, crash to desktop or you'll get the ubiquitous BSOD. If you can outmanouver all these flaws you'll get a very good but very short camapign and a fun co-op mode in singleplayer. Multiplayer is where (if you're playing on a PC) you will feel the rough treatment usually reserved for prison inmates. There is no dedicated server support (!) and the ping is a gamble. I'm on a 100/100 fibre and I regularly get pings estimated at around 300-400. I say estimated because there is no actual number in the game, just these ridiculous bars that are supposed to represent your ping. Probably just a way not to actually have to face the embarrassment of the insanely high pings. Overall there IS a very good game under all the console porting and bugs/tech issues, but those are unacceptable, this is supposed to be the future for christ's sake!… Expand
  85. HBSBartlby
    Jan 26, 2010
    10
    Very Nice Multiplayer !!
  86. 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
  87. MikeB.
    Jan 26, 2010
    2
    Looks great but it's just an arcade game with too many ways to cheat. Dying in the game should not be rewarded with just another spawn getting full ammo. Especcially in multiplayer this screws up fair play, you can just run into an ambush, guns blazing, grenades and tubes flying around. It all doesn't matter. Don't save your ammo or be carefull not to get killed, for a Looks great but it's just an arcade game with too many ways to cheat. Dying in the game should not be rewarded with just another spawn getting full ammo. Especcially in multiplayer this screws up fair play, you can just run into an ambush, guns blazing, grenades and tubes flying around. It all doesn't matter. Don't save your ammo or be carefull not to get killed, for a quick respawn restores your misserable life.… Expand
  88. BobD.
    Jan 26, 2010
    0
    Bad porting, and horrific backwards step in MP online make this a complete pass. Don't bother. Wait for BFBC2.
  89. RandomGuy
    Jan 26, 2010
    5
    This is actually the best FPS game i've ever played, but god i hate the IWNet system, they should definatly make dedicated servers.
  90. 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!
  91. kevinW.
    Jan 25, 2010
    3
    Graphics and Single player great as usual, but totally boned the pc user's by not making dedicated servers, I am tired of servers crashing hosts being lost lobbies closing for no reason or my game crashing. Once the new Battlefield is out I am forgetting I bought this game and will never buy another with this server system.
  92. JessicaE.
    Jan 25, 2010
    10
    Wonderful game! Ending made me cry because how good it was. Can't wait for the next one
  93. MarekLL
    Jan 25, 2010
    2
    Totaly screwed up multiplayer, no dedics, no map choose, no players count choose, no mods, no customs, no ping choose, no voting, bunch of cheaters playing, vac full of holes and many many more. Just an arcade "nintendo" game. Pity.
  94. DonK
    Jan 25, 2010
    10
    It's nothing short of incredible and ups the standard for FPS! Once again Infinity Ward has a Winner!!! Note: If you don't have this game already, Hurry Up And Go Buy It!!!
  95. 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.
  96. LucasM
    Jan 25, 2010
    2
    the game call of duty 4 mw2 is an amazing game! What intrigues me is the fact that more steam IW not take a position on the server cyclical trends, but I believe that the vast majority of players want MW2 dedicated server, but as I do not know if you have the will to keep active players, I recommend to consider this option because I'm in MW 2 to 2 months and if the steam over the IW the game call of duty 4 mw2 is an amazing game! What intrigues me is the fact that more steam IW not take a position on the server cyclical trends, but I believe that the vast majority of players want MW2 dedicated server, but as I do not know if you have the will to keep active players, I recommend to consider this option because I'm in MW 2 to 2 months and if the steam over the IW do not reply to the players, and in March will go to the bad company (2) where there are dedicated server ... no more words Maia Lucas Brazilian player… Expand
  97. ShayneM
    Jan 25, 2010
    6
    Game is great but.. I keep getting MW2 multiplayer boots to desktop and all my drivers and settings for this game are up to date 6 points for the game nothing for anything else! :( please fix this!
  98. 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
  99. AlexP
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    This game was utter crap, avoid it at all costs, shortest singleplayer campaign ever, broken multiplayer, and The knife is an instant kill, You would be better off gettig modern warfare 1
  100. JerryJ
    Jan 24, 2010
    10
    The most exciting first person shooter in a long time. The graphics are superb. The story line is in sink with our real world. InFinity Ward has done an outstanding job. Thank You
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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
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#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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