Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
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  1. Luke
    Jan 24, 2010
    4
    Well, the singleplay ain't half bad, it's short but pretty hard hitting. That is where the game stops being any good.IWNet is the dumbest idea ever, you should have just called it "Couldn't be bothered to do dedicated servers so we gave you the Xbox's excuse for online game play" No dedicated servers make this game's online no better than Halo's. To be honest Well, the singleplay ain't half bad, it's short but pretty hard hitting. That is where the game stops being any good.IWNet is the dumbest idea ever, you should have just called it "Couldn't be bothered to do dedicated servers so we gave you the Xbox's excuse for online game play" No dedicated servers make this game's online no better than Halo's. To be honest Halo is more realistic... The guns do no damage, I've stopped using them altogether and just use knifes now, people shoot me but thanks to regerating health I don't die. The bullet physics are so wrong it's unbelieveable, and dual weliding shotguns... this game just seems to be a practical joke. Well, that is what it is, a cash cow, a milking machine on the CoD franchise. IW just want money and that's just what they got. Thankfully not all the money is in their pocket from Razor and Skulptura and Skidrow (they even named a map after Skidrow for cracking their game, how thoughtful) because this game certainly isn't worth more than £10.… Expand
  2. ArturR
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    Last time in my live I purchase COD. Short single player and console like multi player without dedicated servers. Sorry guys "0" is my score.
  3. Sgt.Awesomeness
    Jan 24, 2010
    9
    Before discussing the multiplayer, let me just remind everybody about the campaign which I would consider equally as good or even better than COD4's storyline. The DC invasion levels are just epic. And now the multiplayer which to my knowledge is controversial partly because of being assigned to games (much like Xbox Live), rather than choosing which ones to go to which are a Before discussing the multiplayer, let me just remind everybody about the campaign which I would consider equally as good or even better than COD4's storyline. The DC invasion levels are just epic. And now the multiplayer which to my knowledge is controversial partly because of being assigned to games (much like Xbox Live), rather than choosing which ones to go to which are a specialty for the PC. But despite all that stuff, the gameplay is not bad at all. When you get right down to it, the multiplayer feels a lot like COD4 (except the killstreaks are sort of excessive). Behind all the complaints lies a game with a regular COD atmosphere to it. So I would give this game another chance before you whine about how different it is.… Expand
  4. sunnyr1yz
    Jan 24, 2010
    2
    multiplayer sucks 98% of time with lags, server kicking you out, server closing down on it's own because noone's able to host it.... the list goes on.. The sad part is it's actually fun the rest 2% time!
  5. GDTaylor
    Jan 24, 2010
    2
    1)Single player os great. 2) Graphics Great. Omg what a waist of money. lagg isues and hacks. i feel cheated and empty as a i was chaffed by a friend.
  6. ChristopherM
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    The single player is alright but since I'm primarily focused on the multiplayer, it's unbearable. Poor host selection is commonplace and the lag can be unbearable. I find it amusing how they have a "Kick" option in the lobby screen but it's always grayed out. Theres no way to vote kick vote ban vote anything really, the best you can do is mute someones microphone but that The single player is alright but since I'm primarily focused on the multiplayer, it's unbearable. Poor host selection is commonplace and the lag can be unbearable. I find it amusing how they have a "Kick" option in the lobby screen but it's always grayed out. Theres no way to vote kick vote ban vote anything really, the best you can do is mute someones microphone but that doesn't stop racism. As of the last patch the game consistantly crashes and I get booted back to the initial screen. IW literally spit in PC gamers faces when they called the people who signed the petition to implement dedicated servers (250,000 signatures, more than you see online at any time.) If you have a cheater in your game, you might as well leave because your gaming experience will be ruined because there is no way to remove the cheater from your game. Yet at least, I would assume they would give the host the ability to kick players in later patches.… Expand
  7. BertP
    Jan 24, 2010
    1
    Multi player doesn't work! Get disconnected all the time. And I'm not the only one who has that problem, but IW doesn't come with a solution
  8. eRODF
    Jan 24, 2010
    8
    to many game play glitches, server errors! ganeplay is extaordinary, except for the interruptions...
  9. darekg
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    single player is awsome multiplayer is amazing dont listen to the 0 comment ppl trust me its fun i play 6 hours a day just quik scoping with intentervention my nuke count is 46 everygame i get 35 kill 1 death its amazing game
  10. Dannzak...
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    Love this game. Never played cod4 so don't know what to say about the servers. Nice campaign, cool graphics and the best multiplayer i've ever seen.
  11. Micha?G
    Jan 22, 2010
    9
    In my opinion Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of the best FPS games in 2009, but matchmaking is stupid. When I've got 4th level I' ve must play with 60th...
  12. lawrencef
    Jan 22, 2010
    1
    the game play is great but IW net ruins everything, if i wanted a console style game i'd buy a console
  13. StanleyN
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    The people who have given this game below an 8 don't know what they are talking about. I understand that perhaps they went into some laggy servers or encountered some hackers; this doesn't judge the entire game.. I haven't played single player but multi-player is definitely the best experience of any game available today (obviously in my opinion) and it's definitely The people who have given this game below an 8 don't know what they are talking about. I understand that perhaps they went into some laggy servers or encountered some hackers; this doesn't judge the entire game.. I haven't played single player but multi-player is definitely the best experience of any game available today (obviously in my opinion) and it's definitely worth buying. If you don't have enough money then go to Ebay and buy from someone. Whatever the case, if you're basing whether you want this game off of what is written in these comments, I say you should buy it and see just how good it is yourself. NOTE: I hope you have a decent internet connection (NOT dial-up) And as the hacker problem, I see less and less with every update - there are still some hackers though :( well, see you online :) hehe… Expand
  14. jimbo
    Jan 22, 2010
    3
    The game is great except for all the holes in the online play. Hacks hacks hacks, i want to resell my game because infinidy has failed to stop the hacks and cheats.
  15. MarwinR
    Jan 22, 2010
    6
    Nice gameplay and graphics but -iwnet sucks -no stear left or right -no mods so if it wouldnt be call of duty i wouldnt buy it
  16. 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
  17. leom
    Jan 22, 2010
    1
    The game blows.The graphics are consolarized,no deciated servers or mods,You have to use steam as well. AIm waiting for bad company 2 which actully has support for the pc,like better grahpics than consoles and decicated servers
  18. CameonB
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    No other game like this, its fun and kinda hard but every time you play its totally different definitely a must have game well worth the price.
  19. Tommy
    Jan 22, 2010
    2
    I think it`s a game that needs much fixing. There is a few things that irritates me about Modern warfare2 multiplayer. One thing is the conection problems. At times it seems almost imposible to join in on a multiplayer online game. (witch kinda sux since that was the reson for me to buy the game). And other times it`s not possible to find your frinds ( that is already online) in game. I think it`s a game that needs much fixing. There is a few things that irritates me about Modern warfare2 multiplayer. One thing is the conection problems. At times it seems almost imposible to join in on a multiplayer online game. (witch kinda sux since that was the reson for me to buy the game). And other times it`s not possible to find your frinds ( that is already online) in game. This are things that should NOT be problems with on a online based game when it goes for sale. Hope they can fix it soon or i imagine they wil loose many buyers. For me it`s not hard to decide what to delete if i ever need any free space on my harddrive as long as the online problems don`t get fixed. Two Thumbs down for Modern warfare2 multiplayer.… Expand
  20. JoeJ
    Jan 21, 2010
    0
    Dont listen to the spammers trying to up the score by posting 10's claiming the best game/graphics ever, they obviously work for Infinity Ward. Play Crysis from 2 YEARS AGO... Better graphics, argument over on that subject. This is down right the most overrated and overexposed game of all time. There is not single player to speak of, its over in 4hrs while it holds your hand the Dont listen to the spammers trying to up the score by posting 10's claiming the best game/graphics ever, they obviously work for Infinity Ward. Play Crysis from 2 YEARS AGO... Better graphics, argument over on that subject. This is down right the most overrated and overexposed game of all time. There is not single player to speak of, its over in 4hrs while it holds your hand the entire time so you dont get lost during your straight lined path from start to finish. I didnt even bother beating it. It was too stupid. Random, nothing makes sense. One minute, your here, next in some snow, 4 seconds later, IN A CASTLE! Spec Ops is boring. Multiplayer is a rehash-copy and paste from cod4... in fact, this entire game is. At least 60% of this game is at least. Reused textures, menus, text, sound, voices, guns, trees, ect... were all spoted by my eye. Thats just lazy. What took 2 years to make when they just copied everything to make an expansion pack? Environments are completely static as I've seen posted before, its true. NOTHING MOVES on screen. No body or limb damange, or dismemberment. Just blood splatters, cause you know, thats realistic. Stupid multiplayer that I spent about 4 hours in. Glitch fest, twitch gameplay at its finest. Takes zero skill to play this game. Just make your fire, grab some smores, and camp... cause thats all this is, a campfest... (actually making a fire would be fun and require thought and design, something Infinity Ward lacks). Maps are poorly designed, game is horribly unbalanced, laughable physics and lag. I've never played a game where I literally hated the menus. Well, this is a first. Advoid this, or if you've been sucked in by corporate greed and propoganda, burn this... I know I am. Support companies pushing the envolope of gaming, who are trying to redefine genres, or are releasing genuine effort sequals (like Bioshock 2 or Assassins Creed 2)... not some bullshit like this - a copy/paste job with nothing new or innovative period, unbalanced, ugly, and stupid. Made for purely profit, and nothing more. They sure had alot of commercials on tv for it tho...Glad I'll never see another.… Expand
  21. LeahP
    Jan 21, 2010
    5
    i luv this game. except for the lag, its HORRIBLE.. and theres a lot of hackers. i think this game was let out to early. it still has many problems that need to be fixed
  22. LukeG
    Jan 21, 2010
    4
    Its fun sometimes but full of hackers the maps arent to good the game is unbalanced. Only thing good is that its fun to get the nuke
  23. alim
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    one of the best games eva played single and online but online servers can be slightly improved by selcting which server to play other then that game play is incredable
  24. DarekDaro151
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    Game is good , but i like maps are there only buldings . there walk only in buldings . But good jobs and good game . I wait next version cod . (call of duty)
  25. KenF
    Jan 21, 2010
    6
    While individual single player missions are cinematic and at times gut-wrenching, if you take a moment and ask yourself "What is going on?" you realize the campaign would be better served WITHOUT any semblence of storyline. Combine this with Halo's "Hide til your health is back" mentality, and you have a game that has all the trappings of a alternate-reality realistic shooter, While individual single player missions are cinematic and at times gut-wrenching, if you take a moment and ask yourself "What is going on?" you realize the campaign would be better served WITHOUT any semblence of storyline. Combine this with Halo's "Hide til your health is back" mentality, and you have a game that has all the trappings of a alternate-reality realistic shooter, without the realism brought through in the game mechanics.… Expand
  26. AlainL
    Jan 21, 2010
    0
    The multiplayer just su**s. The LAG is horrific. There are way too many HACKERS. Weapons are not balanced (in my opinion). The killstreaks are too overpowered ( getting more than 20 kills with 1 reward is overpowered I think).
  27. TomG
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Great single player ! Very interesting multiplayer! Best graphics engine on this day!
  28. AndrewY
    Jan 20, 2010
    0
    Don't buy this game whatever you do, i spent £55 (£100USD) on this game. with the shortest single player ever in a FPS game. As you can tell by the user the reviews, this is the most frustrating purchase ever, bad game matching in multiplayer, millions of hackers (numbers growing day by day), no anticheat support, no dedicated servers = the worst game ever. looks pretty Don't buy this game whatever you do, i spent £55 (£100USD) on this game. with the shortest single player ever in a FPS game. As you can tell by the user the reviews, this is the most frustrating purchase ever, bad game matching in multiplayer, millions of hackers (numbers growing day by day), no anticheat support, no dedicated servers = the worst game ever. looks pretty enjoyable single player for a few hours the most annoying multiplayer experience ever !!! Dont go with any Infinity Ward games !! They Spent Multi Millions, on Re Skinning COD4 !! and taking the best bits out ! a absolute CON !… Expand
  29. JasonH
    Jan 20, 2010
    0
    By far and away the MOST overhyped game of ALL time. Bar none. Unbelievable. COD had very strong appeal to me in the 32 player (bot fillable) multiplayer. I'll go back and play that again before I retry this junk.
  30. RobertoB.
    Jan 20, 2010
    3
    just few words. Single player in my opinion is too short. I've finished it in just 4 hours and the end is so foreseeable. Multiplayer without dedicated server, without anticheat is shit; too much lag and too much hackers. Very good work iW. i think that it's the worst cod that i ever played.
  31. Elmzelmz
    Jan 20, 2010
    5
    5 for Singleplayer and Spec ops and 0 for multiplayer to much things they messed up they said they made it how the community in cod4 wanted... as if. even after release and complaints they still dont fix up issues like hacking, dedicated servers glitches etc
  32. CliffDog
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Just on the graphics alone...top notch...Gameplay is superb! This is now my fav game stepping over Halo on top. I was in awe at some campaigns. Whiskey Hotel? AWESOME! One part I didn't like was at the airport, but that added to the emotion of the game...remember...it is ONLY a game. 1 million thumbs up!
  33. JL
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    This game is pure amazing, a great sequel to COD4 and the multiplayer is just pure amazing. However their is random lag even when you have a gaming computer, like me, and about 60% of servers glitch or loose connection. Yet when you find a good game it can be the greatest amount of fun.
  34. LoganE
    Jan 20, 2010
    6
    I fun game, but the campaign is far too short and between lag and the poor attempt at host migration, multiplayer is a broken five-second shootout.
  35. gandhilol
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    i give the game 10 points because it is funny and there are different multiplayer.i cant stop to play it.
  36. PierreM
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    very GG.will be nice if in multiplayers we got a place for novice user of multiplayer.But beside that the game is formi
  37. Sabbath
    Jan 20, 2010
    2
    nothing new ... same old story. non dedicated servers bad work.
  38. WilliamM
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    Needs dedicated server support on the PC platform. BADLY. Other than that absolutely amazing game, very in depth and has plenty of goals and achievements for players to progress through.
  39. joshuaK
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    best linear shooter ever. astounding graphics, innumerable weapon choices, fantastic combat, superior stability, and best mp yet. just a ton of fun.
  40. SlavaL
    Jan 19, 2010
    6
    I like this game a lot but: VAC is a joke compare to PB and live admins on servers. Airstrikes and Helicopters are NOT balanced at all. I am seriously tired of number of hacks and hackers. Matchmaking, host migrating and low ping games are annoying as hell. Why should I wait 2 minutes for IWnet trying to find some players and as of result get disconnected. And did I say about hackers? I like this game a lot but: VAC is a joke compare to PB and live admins on servers. Airstrikes and Helicopters are NOT balanced at all. I am seriously tired of number of hacks and hackers. Matchmaking, host migrating and low ping games are annoying as hell. Why should I wait 2 minutes for IWnet trying to find some players and as of result get disconnected. And did I say about hackers? Today I encountered cheaters in 3 games out of 10, and what can I do about it? The WHOLE NOTHING! I really don't care about modding and stuff, but I honestly think that Activision really dropped the ball on IWnet implementation. P.S. I do own this game and I'm on level 52 of 1st Prestige so I do know the subject.… Expand
  41. BillW
    Jan 19, 2010
    2
    Aside from the usual gripes (no lean, no dedicated servers, IWNet is a joke, etc.) this is an ok game. The single player is great but the crippled multiplayer significantly takes away from what PC gamers expect from a Call of Duty title. It's disappointing, if you want this game buy it for the xbox, because that's where it belongs. Stick to Call of Duty 4 if you enjoy a Aside from the usual gripes (no lean, no dedicated servers, IWNet is a joke, etc.) this is an ok game. The single player is great but the crippled multiplayer significantly takes away from what PC gamers expect from a Call of Duty title. It's disappointing, if you want this game buy it for the xbox, because that's where it belongs. Stick to Call of Duty 4 if you enjoy a customized server with admins who have the ability to kick hackers and disruptive users. The single player is awesome.… Expand
  42. WayneE
    Jan 19, 2010
    2
    The best part is the single player and it's not long enough. This game will fall off the market when the new Battlefield comes out in March.
  43. D347HD357RUC710N
    Jan 19, 2010
    5
    The game isn't bad or good. I gave it a 5 because it could of been better and made something of its own. The single player isn't that bad, and veteran is pretty challenging. Multiplayer, like these guys said is quite laggy, and there isn't any dedicated servers, mods, or anything to make the game worth playing for very long. I bought this game and only played it for a few The game isn't bad or good. I gave it a 5 because it could of been better and made something of its own. The single player isn't that bad, and veteran is pretty challenging. Multiplayer, like these guys said is quite laggy, and there isn't any dedicated servers, mods, or anything to make the game worth playing for very long. I bought this game and only played it for a few weeks and now it's collecting dust.… Expand
  44. JiriB
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    The best in the CoD series. Only the multiplayer matchmaking could be faster and more reliable. The idea of binding the license for the game to Steam account and making it downloadable and playable on multiple computers is great!
  45. IvenH
    Jan 19, 2010
    1
    Good game - bad service. Several times lags and cheaters. Sometimes I can shoot, sometimes I was killed without any chance to survive. Bullshit is the non-dedicated server!!!!!
  46. rogerf
    Jan 19, 2010
    3
    this game gets a 3 from me as too much lag and no dedicated servers , and where is the g3 !!!!!
  47. ChrisFire
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    Onces you start playing, you can't stop till you cleared all maps. And then there is the Multiplayer!
  48. TedS
    Jan 19, 2010
    3
    Good graphics, runs well (FPS), good animations and a great voice cast, but MW2 fails on some of the most basic levels. The singleplayer has it's intense moments, and the storyline holds up pretty well, but the singleplayer experience is mostly a running sprint from point A to B. Not to mention incredibly short, a decently hardcore gamer will beat it in one sitting. This game is Good graphics, runs well (FPS), good animations and a great voice cast, but MW2 fails on some of the most basic levels. The singleplayer has it's intense moments, and the storyline holds up pretty well, but the singleplayer experience is mostly a running sprint from point A to B. Not to mention incredibly short, a decently hardcore gamer will beat it in one sitting. This game is severely lacking "taking cover" mechanics that other modern combat games have implemented. This is the "pinnacle" game in modern combat, how about making it at least partially realistic. We also see no progression of the game dynamic since MW1, this is obviously a product meant to take advantage of a successful prequel. I am suddenly reminded of Star Wars Episodes 1-3, MW2 is the Phantom Menace... Speaking of realistic, the multiplayer is pretty much a joke. The maps are small, the combat is like playing unreal tournament or something, IW tried to force so much action in to compensate for the lack of normal server player sizes that it becomes a repetitive borefest. Forget that a riot shield blocks bullets, cause all you need is a knife. Quite the disappointment from IW, obviously a game geared towards the consoles and totally forgetting the PC fans in their early years. I hope that their next installment is worth at least 30 dollars instead of 60.… Expand
  49. JimR
    Jan 19, 2010
    5
    It's just so boring. It's COD4 all over again, nothing new at all, but with COD4, some of the missions were pretty special. The sniper crawling around in the long grass etc. This game is the same game but with less imaginative and less memorable missions. I just find it really boring. It's so unbelievably linear, so restricted, you do only what the game dictates, when and It's just so boring. It's COD4 all over again, nothing new at all, but with COD4, some of the missions were pretty special. The sniper crawling around in the long grass etc. This game is the same game but with less imaginative and less memorable missions. I just find it really boring. It's so unbelievably linear, so restricted, you do only what the game dictates, when and where it wants you to do it. Back with COD4 that wasn't so bad, but now, it just makes me want to go and play Fallout 3 instead, or Arma 2, or OFP2, or even load up an old game like H&D2. Anything of those games are better than this game, because they are all just shooting, but at least with those other games there are RPG elements and large worlds to explore. This game has none of that. The single player campaign is really pathetic, and very short too. The only decent thing about this game is the multiplayer, and even that is not very good. Terrible latency issues, but it's also very much just mindless shooting. Again, it makes me want to play something else with more depth.… Expand
  50. HarrisonC
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    Great game, shame about dedicated servers and steam but its defiantly worth, i LOVE it
  51. AngelG
    Jan 18, 2010
    8
    is very nice, only the lag is horrible sometimes, but is a good game!
  52. dw
    Jan 18, 2010
    2
    without experienced HUMAN admins this game is very close to unplayable. too bad, it could have been the best ever but it is just too hard to overcome the mic spamming, aimbotting little kids that seem to fill out most of the servers.
  53. DanielF
    Jan 18, 2010
    9
    Great Game.. Single fun.. Multiplayer is awesome.. who cares about dedicated servers, would have just become HC and promod like cod4 so i am happy the fail players can't take over a server
  54. DrewS
    Jan 18, 2010
    1
    Single player is the only good thing about this game. Almost impossible to have a good fair game with 1/2 the people using aimbots, wall hacks and lvl hacks. Dont even get me started on the lag. All lag all the time. If there were dedicated servers then this game might be ok. I suggest you look into Battlefield 2.
  55. Spesse
    Jan 18, 2010
    6
    Hmm i liked cod4 and cod5 iw been playing cod for three years now and if i shall compere the games so cod4 will get 8 cod 5=7 and mw2sp 6 mp5, iwnwt sucks and it is to mouth cheeting that will ruing the joy!
  56. 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)
  57. PiotrH
    Jan 18, 2010
    6
    grat game but to short, and where is the dedicated serwer s , hardcore multi 6 on 6 !!! multi sucks
  58. AxelS
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    Best shooter ever, the single player mode was very intense and it managed to get me in the story again, at no moment i felt tired of the single player mode because of the variety of enviroments, snow, desert, water, forest, etc. And the multiplayer mode is very exciting mode because of the killstreaks, they make you want to stay alive to get better ones.
  59. ArsenS
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    This is the one BEST game of all times,better than CS,better than DA;O , better than everything,why not 10 starts ?? :D
  60. MarkA
    Jan 18, 2010
    2
    If you are buying this for multiplayer puroses, don't. They have recently cut out many of the community by relying on users to set up routers with special settings, that even when done, you cannot play online. I am above average in my ability to configure my system (with the help of online forums), and for two weeks and a lot of tinkering, cannot connect online anymore. Until the If you are buying this for multiplayer puroses, don't. They have recently cut out many of the community by relying on users to set up routers with special settings, that even when done, you cannot play online. I am above average in my ability to configure my system (with the help of online forums), and for two weeks and a lot of tinkering, cannot connect online anymore. Until the manufacturer decides to make dedicated servers for this game, hold off.… Expand
  61. SomeGuy
    Jan 17, 2010
    0
    IWNET is pure fail, lag everywhere. No dedicated servers, LAN or mods has killed the community and to put it simply IW should burn in hell for this dishonour to a franchise that originated on the PC.
  62. RobH
    Jan 17, 2010
    0
    This thing is a pathetic hack of a second rate console shooter. VAC is a complete joke to the point that cheat sites are openly advertised during the game. For me and the other person trying to play this honestly, it's a waste of time.
  63. 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.
  64. MarkF
    Jan 17, 2010
    1
    Infinity Ward totally ruined this game. When World at War was released I just thought that was a mess and I really went to bat for Infinity Ward and how much better they implement COD. But this is a total letdown. They have let the people down that made this game what it is. The PC Multiplayer people. This will backfire - Most of the PC people are older and they are the ones purchasing Infinity Ward totally ruined this game. When World at War was released I just thought that was a mess and I really went to bat for Infinity Ward and how much better they implement COD. But this is a total letdown. They have let the people down that made this game what it is. The PC Multiplayer people. This will backfire - Most of the PC people are older and they are the ones purchasing the XBOX and PS3 games for the younger group, one day Infinity Ward will want them back once they realize what they did. It is all money and Hype. Money for Activision and they used the Hype from the previous versions to sell this one - won't happen again. I know I bought a PC version and a PS3 and an XBOX version. Big mistake. The dedicated server issue, no leaning, no Hardcore mode, Cheating is ridiculous, the matchmaking and Steam are just terrible. I have tried to avoid steam for years. Now we are not given a choice. Just think about it - the PC user was used to make the game popular the way it was - now we have been abandoned for the XBOX and PS3 tweeny type games.… Expand
  65. YourMum
    Jan 17, 2010
    9
    Very good game. Looks like they have no need for patches in this MW. And for some people it is not possible to find a "lagless game" 'cause you probally have a rubbish PC.
  66. jordanb
    Jan 17, 2010
    0
    game does not even come close to what they said the game would offer. wall hacks aim bot in almost every game. LAG? yeah there is lag only person with a good ping is the host. and don't tell me that 100-150 ping is good. and cellphone bars to show ping? wtf and bars for ping i don't even join server with ping over 60. so in all Infinity ward are liars and should all be hung to die
  67. 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
  68. MurrayW
    Jan 17, 2010
    3
    Personally I have no idea what goes through the heads of those who give this game a good score. I am not scoring low because of IW's bad service or lack of dedicated servers. I am judging on the game itself. Infinity ward have 8 years under their belt, yet seem to only have mastered the very fundamentals of a basic shooter. There is nothing in this game that deserves the ridiculous Personally I have no idea what goes through the heads of those who give this game a good score. I am not scoring low because of IW's bad service or lack of dedicated servers. I am judging on the game itself. Infinity ward have 8 years under their belt, yet seem to only have mastered the very fundamentals of a basic shooter. There is nothing in this game that deserves the ridiculous hype it has received from such respected reviewers. In terms of the game in itself, it is fine and offers a few hours of fun, however, in the face of hundreds of other FPS games on the market, there is NOTHING to put this game ahead and earn any well-deserved hype. The game is completely featureless, and only seems to be the bare bones of what a shooter should start off as.. Only with average graphics added. It sits uncomfortably in the middle of the realism scale, not being too unrealistic for a fun game, and not realistic enough to be considered.. Well.. Realistic. There are many other games on the market which can also offer far more enjoyable online play (tf2, l4d, cs:s, arma, any other game, etc..) All in all, the game is a mediocre shooter which has the same gameplay as shooters released over 5 years ago. There is nothing to put it ahead of any other game on the market, as whatever aspect of a shooter you're looking for, it'll be better utilized in another game. Don't get sucked in by the hype. This game is rubbish… Expand
  69. powerm
    Jan 17, 2010
    9
    The game is in one word awesome! I have only little problems with joining, but i dont care, because it's an honour to play this fantastic game. grz from Holland!
  70. MarcV
    Jan 16, 2010
    4
    I have played only COD and MW games, Only play MP.......... Waiting paitenty for Bad Company 2......... IWNET and non-dedicated servers SUCK. Too many hacks and non-objective players. I see the language and racism is like my kids XBOX, thats wht he doesn't have XBOX live anymore. I like the graphics and gameplay though, thats why I voted as i did. Beware this title
  71. NicolasM
    Jan 16, 2010
    2
    I gave it only a 2. Why? Because it continued the story and have slightly better graphics than the first. Apart from that, the game has identical gameplay, very short campaign (although intense), poor multiplayer experience (host changing, very poor average ping, cheaters and no way to kick....). This game is way too commercial to receive all the positive feedback it's getting, IW I gave it only a 2. Why? Because it continued the story and have slightly better graphics than the first. Apart from that, the game has identical gameplay, very short campaign (although intense), poor multiplayer experience (host changing, very poor average ping, cheaters and no way to kick....). This game is way too commercial to receive all the positive feedback it's getting, IW pulled a dirty trick and it worked...… Expand
  72. alcyone7
    Jan 16, 2010
    2
    Lousy multiplayer -- IWNET is an appalling piece of programming. Single player missions are too brief. STEAM constantly disconnects. Maps full of glitches (as usual for IW) and the hackers ruin whatever is left - the anticheat system is a joke!
  73. JonS
    Jan 15, 2010
    0
    Single player is seemless. I played it up untill we started slaughtering cilvilians in an airport. I was hoping for big maps, vehicles and a little realism in the multiplayer. Tiny "speed courses", no dedicated servers and spawn killing "perks" is what we got.
  74. EdH
    Jan 15, 2010
    1
    names went from shit like smith, collins, to "ghost" and "roach", its all "one man army" bullshit for the console faggots. I bought a computer game, not a console, also same generic shit everyone else said, no dedicated, campaign was just a rehash of the same one from mw, TDM has a max of 12? wtf, i remember playing in servers with max of 120 on cod:mw and games prior. Pissed off pc user here.
  75. RobinL
    Jan 15, 2010
    9
    I think it's good. but I don't think MW2 is better than MW1. MW1 is better than MW2 I mean Campaign...
  76. JoaquinB
    Jan 15, 2010
    0
    This game is over-rated and the company's that rate this game high are only trying to get something out of IW. This game is really only a single player game. without dedicated servers, map-making, modding this game is an extreme flop.
  77. PatrickM.
    Jan 15, 2010
    8
    Greatest game ever
  78. Dave
    Jan 15, 2010
    7
    The single player is more an experience than a story and much more fun if you try not to think to hard about the logical flaws and focus more on the quality visuals, entertaining gameplay, and absolutely rock-solid score. The multiplayer aspect really got the shaft, the lag is just the tip of the iceberg, but if you get hooked up with a decent game it's an unparalleled experience.
  79. flyking55
    Jan 15, 2010
    10
    It is a great game.Give me an unprecedented gaming experience! Whether single-player or multiplayer game, you can always find fun in the game. My only regret is that the plot of single-player short.
  80. NormanT
    Jan 15, 2010
    7
    There've two locations make my computer hanged (Maybe it was my video's fault), also when hit badly, blood caught in eyes can't see a thing!
  81. RowanT
    Jan 15, 2010
    4
    We all waited so long for Modern Warfare 2 to come out and when it did it was a huge dissappointment. First, Steam, what a disaster and no more needs to be said.But most of all, no dedicated servers, Infinity Ward, you have killed Call of Duty multiplayer! Multiplayer! I played singleplayer at first and liked the effects and was impressed with the animations, but the storyline was no as We all waited so long for Modern Warfare 2 to come out and when it did it was a huge dissappointment. First, Steam, what a disaster and no more needs to be said.But most of all, no dedicated servers, Infinity Ward, you have killed Call of Duty multiplayer! Multiplayer! I played singleplayer at first and liked the effects and was impressed with the animations, but the storyline was no as good as I had hoped. I rate singleplayer 6 I then started multiplayer and was straight away annoid with IWNET and picking bad hosts, After a while I got to level 35 10th prestiege, but my game has now stopped working thanks to Steam and I have no Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer.... Thanks. I rate multiplayer 2 I started playing Spec Ops and that was cool, I was very impressed with that, keep that up! I rate Spec Ops 8 But again I must say that no dedicated servers was the biggest dissappointment i have had from any game! I am thus rating Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 as a whole.... 4 out of 10.... Thanks for a big dissapointment Infinity Ward, I think I'll go back to Call of Duty 4 till Bad Company 2 comes out in March this year. -Disguise… Expand
  82. AaronR
    Jan 14, 2010
    10
    I rate this a ten, only for what the game is. I'm very proud of its outcome, and savor the graphics. There are glitching issues with people that don't think twice, but that matter can be surpassed by gameplay. If you want an action packed, suspense filled game, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is definitely the game you might want to lay your hands on.
  83. ChrisH
    Jan 14, 2010
    9
    Great single player and multi player, I don't see why people hate IWNet. It isn't bugged and gives you the best game for your ping. I have only been In 2 games with lag and that's because the hoast was dloading something. But I gave it a 9 beause of no user made maps, but other than that. Great Game and worth every cent.
  84. ScottB
    Jan 14, 2010
    10
    Absolutely Awesome! Breathtaking. Just a truly amazing game. Yes it is a different concept as far as Multiplayer goes, (the way there hosted, but all in all, a brilliant package that leaves me wanting more and more and more. :P
  85. 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
  86. Steveb
    Jan 14, 2010
    1
    The single player one is not bad, but story is totally unbelevable. What's more, the most damn thing is the multi-player. just one word, it sucks.
  87. DanielN
    Jan 14, 2010
    9
    Great game, expecially like the special ops and online!
  88. ChuckF
    Jan 14, 2010
    1
    Graphics are good. Singleplayer storyline is short. Multiplayer is a joke. Hackers roam freely. Often you will enter a game where there are intentional TK'ers, and there is no way to get rid of them because you cannot kick or votekick players. No dedicated servers. No mods. No customized play. If you do find a decent game where there aren't 10 people tubing every 2 seconds, Graphics are good. Singleplayer storyline is short. Multiplayer is a joke. Hackers roam freely. Often you will enter a game where there are intentional TK'ers, and there is no way to get rid of them because you cannot kick or votekick players. No dedicated servers. No mods. No customized play. If you do find a decent game where there aren't 10 people tubing every 2 seconds, intentional TK'ers, hackers, or extreme lag, then usually you will find the game "switching hosts" every 2 minutes, making the game unplayable. Unless you are buying this game soley for the single player option (you must be connected to the internet in order to even access single player), then don't waste your money. Stick with COD4 as it is superior in every aspect. If you already own this game and are dissatisfied you can call your CC company and file a complaint to get your money back. Then go file a BBB complaint.… Expand
  89. RV
    Jan 14, 2010
    5
    + nice graphics, realistic approach of war - cheaters & hackers are NOT punished ( so please link with punkbuster were cheaters & co will be removed before they all ruin a good gam)
  90. Disench4nted
    Jan 14, 2010
    9
    Absolutely the best Campaign I have ever played! Challenging enemies, lots of weapons, interesting environments, fun objectives, and a SUPER EPIC ending. The Campaign mode plays extremely well yet feels like a movie. The multi-player is much the same as CoD4...with about 100 times as much customization. Very vertical maps that never get old. Spec Ops is fantastic! Yet again, very Absolutely the best Campaign I have ever played! Challenging enemies, lots of weapons, interesting environments, fun objectives, and a SUPER EPIC ending. The Campaign mode plays extremely well yet feels like a movie. The multi-player is much the same as CoD4...with about 100 times as much customization. Very vertical maps that never get old. Spec Ops is fantastic! Yet again, very challenging and innovative. Great fun if you and your buddy want to sit down and play.… Expand
  91. todd
    Jan 14, 2010
    0
    I can't believe that this game is selling for $60 a copy. I understand that activision has to make money but even at $5 a copy they're raking in 5 billion dollars. You cant tell me that it takes a billion dollars to make an hour worth of gameplay. The worst thing is this game is setting up the industry to raise the price of all games. Now while most people will say," Quit being I can't believe that this game is selling for $60 a copy. I understand that activision has to make money but even at $5 a copy they're raking in 5 billion dollars. You cant tell me that it takes a billion dollars to make an hour worth of gameplay. The worst thing is this game is setting up the industry to raise the price of all games. Now while most people will say," Quit being so cheap, you'll play the game tons of times." Well, it's unfortunate but being a gamer my whole life i've become bored with first person shooters since they're all becoming cut from the same mould. Sure the graphics are better and they are making games more like movies but how many war movies have you seen with the same content as mw2? Terrorists killing innocents have been in every modern war movie ever concieved. The only difference is now we're all sick enough to pay to be the terrorist. Hell, just putting that little bit of immoral behavior in made them another 10 billion. It reminds me of a time that a man in my home town was wrapped around a pto shaft on a grain auger and everyone in town drove out to see the aftermath. Raises the question,"Why the hell would you drive out to see someone mutilated?" Well, why the hell would you pay to mutilate innocents? I've always justified playing fps' under the idea that if i was drafted and put in a situation where i had to kill that i would only kill something that had intention to kill me. So shooting nazis that shoot back, ok. Shooting good, honest people, no. And sure you can skip it but the majority of the people who heard about this game bought it because of the contriversy and even if they skip it the first time around inevitably temptation and curiousity kicks in. It's a blatent marketing ploy to sell more copies and nothing else. Some say the story justifies it but if in the real world this happens we say there is no justifcation for such actions. All i'm really saying is think before you buy. At some point people have to draw a line how much 10 cents of silicon and 5 hours of gameplay is really worth. Wouldn't be suprised if by the end of 2010 that games will go for $100 a copy. Why not? most people are becoming so addicted to video games that the price could go up and people would just pay more to get there fix. Dont get me wrong, video games are great but i think you'd be better of giving your $50 to sustainable energy so that the human race can survive global warming rather then being wastefull, selfish, and lazy contributing nothing to society except by taking up space.… Expand
  92. ianm
    Jan 14, 2010
    1
    Weapons are as poor as ive seen. akimbo shotguns better range than most guns joke Sniper guns are poor no need to hit enemy to kill them .mw2 has ruined cod for ever as a pc game Badcompany 2 the way forward now
  93. lesr
    Jan 14, 2010
    5
    not bad biggest down fall is it tends to leed to people camping to gain point ,and over use of the 205 granade launcher ,, and getting rid of the abilty to peek around corners was a step back from cod 4 ,, but other wise not bad
  94. MrMarkus
    Jan 14, 2010
    10
    Very nice game. I like the weapons and upgrades in game, RPG system and good multiplayer (never have problem to find good server without lags) and... I very like training, as in CoD 4 :)
  95. MikeV
    Jan 14, 2010
    0
    battled to run the game for 18 hours, tied up my internet connection for 5 days, made no progress. Game unplayable. Very dissapointing.
  96. PaulW
    Jan 13, 2010
    5
    Overall the single player campaign is fun, it is extremely short and the story could use some work. The real problem is the lack of dedicated servers, and the cheating that happens in multiplayer games.
  97. EricC
    Jan 13, 2010
    5
    Well, I play this game for PC and I don't find this game too bad. Sure the multi-player has a little lag, but most of the time I end up in great games. What annoys me is Steam, half the time I can't even play the game.
  98. SebastianG
    Jan 13, 2010
    9
    Is very addicting, variety of weapons and combinations that make you get into the game to try out your own playstyle and see if it works.
  99. vittoriom
    Jan 13, 2010
    2
    The game itself is wonderful, but need of DEDICATED SERVERS, IWNET is sucks, cheats implemented are sucks, so there are cheaters everywhere, and clean players cant kick from game, need more maps.
  100. Logan
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    Many glitches and exploits which make the game unfairly played. Also the choice of host must be done by a person with downs syndrome, I've often playd laggy games for 8 minutes till a new host is chosen.
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#14 Best 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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