Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

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  1. 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
  2. TyfoidP
    Jan 7, 2010
    6
    Its was a good game I love shooters but its was way to easy and over way to quickly I beat it in a weekend, and the Muliplayer though intense at time killing by shooting though walls to easy. I hope 3 will be out and improved to have more gameplay and better muliplayer.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. ChrissD
    Apr 19, 2010
    6
    In general it's a well designed game with good graphics and sound, although it would be nice if we could control music & fx volume. Single player isn't that challenging and it's enough to complete it once. The multiplayer part of the game which is the most interesting part, is usually full of cheaters and no one does anything about it. Wish there was a dedicated server In general it's a well designed game with good graphics and sound, although it would be nice if we could control music & fx volume. Single player isn't that challenging and it's enough to complete it once. The multiplayer part of the game which is the most interesting part, is usually full of cheaters and no one does anything about it. Wish there was a dedicated server option. Weapons variety and add-ons is interesting, although some of them kind of monopolize the interest and in-game effectiveness. After prestige 1, the "challenges" become boringly repeated. Another imbalance is that weapon challenges are too similar for all kinds of weapons. When in multiplayer mode, connection problems are happening too often and map circulation sequence is lost, thus you end up playing the same map again & again until a reliable host is found. Would I buy the next COD if it was like this? ABSOLUTELY NO!… Expand
  6. JayceC
    Nov 11, 2009
    6
    Theres alot of hate going around with this game and I can see why, the single player isn't all that long but it's fast pace and the intense story keeps you wanting to know more and more. The multiplayer seems to work fine as theres alot of people disliking the system without dedicated servers which I do agree on, I would like to choose which server to join etc but this system Theres alot of hate going around with this game and I can see why, the single player isn't all that long but it's fast pace and the intense story keeps you wanting to know more and more. The multiplayer seems to work fine as theres alot of people disliking the system without dedicated servers which I do agree on, I would like to choose which server to join etc but this system gets you pretty much straight into a game long as no bugs or host issues occur leaving you with a few annoying messages also you are required to play the game to open up other play options I can see how they are wanting you to play more to give you something to achieve but off putting for me. I can see this game being fixed with a future patch but I do hope it is done soon as there are many people who are upset by this. Worth playing if you enjoyed the story and want to have abit of spray and pray.… Expand
  7. ChrisB
    Nov 15, 2009
    6
    Single player is compelling, Spec Ops is a welcome game mode addition. Multiplayer is lacklustre and Infinity Ward have taken major strides in the wrong direction by removing tried and tested methods of connecting to other players. Adding to this the lack of standard features in FPS games, such as the ability to peek around corners in a tactical fashion, points more to the "run and gun" Single player is compelling, Spec Ops is a welcome game mode addition. Multiplayer is lacklustre and Infinity Ward have taken major strides in the wrong direction by removing tried and tested methods of connecting to other players. Adding to this the lack of standard features in FPS games, such as the ability to peek around corners in a tactical fashion, points more to the "run and gun" console generation than it does to the established PC gamer market who tend to require more refined gameplay. IWnet is a welcome addition for those gamers who may have had issues with finding suitable games, and to an extent it works well, when it works. I can't help but wonder why Infinity Ward didn't include both the infant version of IWnet (as no doubt it'll be worked on over time to improve it) as well as including the tried and tested dedicated server support. The PC community will also not be able to take a solid game, and further the lifespan by adding mods and maps of their own creation, leaving Infinity Ward to focus development time on the console market and the next installment of the Call of Duty series, which seems slightly short sighted. I'm sure there is reasoning behind the move, but it isn't one that is apparent at this time, rumours aside.… Expand
  8. V.Z
    Nov 17, 2009
    6
    I am only reviewing the single player portion, as someone who enjoyed Mdern Warfare's 1 campaign quite a lot. The MW1 campaign was the pinnacle of single player gaming comng from Infinity Ward. I would be surprised if they ever manage to reach such quality again. MW2's campaign is much weaker. The action is mostly well orchestrated, but some areas are simply not well designed. I am only reviewing the single player portion, as someone who enjoyed Mdern Warfare's 1 campaign quite a lot. The MW1 campaign was the pinnacle of single player gaming comng from Infinity Ward. I would be surprised if they ever manage to reach such quality again. MW2's campaign is much weaker. The action is mostly well orchestrated, but some areas are simply not well designed. The spawning reaches insane levels, and the game starts to feel like a stupid arcade shooter. This seriously hurts the immersion, as after all you are supposed to feel like part of the war machine. The last few levels get even more ridiculous, as you will find yourself killing hundreds of enemies almost alone. The plot is simpl horrible. It does not make any sense. There is a terrorist plot which triggers a war between Russia and the US, but there is no way the plot could work unless the entire world is dumb. Well, perhaps the Russians are overly aggressive and are just waiting for an excuse to trash D.C., but the story does not show this too well. There are some great levels, both in the battle and in the spec ops department. You do find yourself in awe a couple of times, even though the setting and the ideas are not very fresh anymore. You also get to steer a predator drone a few times, which is fun. So overall, a solid experience, but a far cry from the brilliance which was the first MW game.… Expand
  9. HankR
    Dec 11, 2009
    6
    Not spam review... But this game really hasn't improved much since COD2, and isn't as good as COD4. I was so disappointed with World at War I didn't finish it, so was hoping for something better from Infinity Ward. The story is like every tacky high-budget action flick cliche rolled into a ridiculous, impossible storyline. Battles are repetitive wave defense for the most Not spam review... But this game really hasn't improved much since COD2, and isn't as good as COD4. I was so disappointed with World at War I didn't finish it, so was hoping for something better from Infinity Ward. The story is like every tacky high-budget action flick cliche rolled into a ridiculous, impossible storyline. Battles are repetitive wave defense for the most part, cutscenes are sometimes impressive but the acting and writing is so over-the-top that it's really hard to care about what's going on. But still probably the best all-around shooter this year.… Expand
  10. MortR
    Dec 12, 2009
    6
    Awesome game. Loads of fun playing both the single player and the multiplayer. Also, some great add-ons for the multiplayer like new perks, weapons etc. The server hosting is a dismal failure. I am yet to find a latency free server.What may be acceptable to the "strategy/marketing" dept is not acceptable to me.Many other complaints about the IWNET system but it's not worth moaning Awesome game. Loads of fun playing both the single player and the multiplayer. Also, some great add-ons for the multiplayer like new perks, weapons etc. The server hosting is a dismal failure. I am yet to find a latency free server.What may be acceptable to the "strategy/marketing" dept is not acceptable to me.Many other complaints about the IWNET system but it's not worth moaning about. It is the best game on the market at the moment. Lets hope Battlefield 3 does a better job...… Expand
  11. BrianV
    Dec 31, 2009
    6
    I'm reviewing the single&mutliplayer parts of MW2 on the PC: The single player was very good, very entertaining and not repetitive. i would give the single player a 9,8 (-0,2 for the short game and the weird blood-effect what looks like paint). However the multiplayer... everything about the 'inside' of it is very good: the perks, weapons maps etc. But wow dit infinity ward I'm reviewing the single&mutliplayer parts of MW2 on the PC: The single player was very good, very entertaining and not repetitive. i would give the single player a 9,8 (-0,2 for the short game and the weird blood-effect what looks like paint). However the multiplayer... everything about the 'inside' of it is very good: the perks, weapons maps etc. But wow dit infinity ward screw the multiplayer up with their IW-network! it just doesn't work, as simple as that! i found myself one time waiting 15 minutes for that damn thing to connect me! also playing with friends often gives me trouble too. And the game itself is kind of ruined by the nerds playing. camp,camp,camp it realy annoys me. i give it a 2 for the maps, weapons etc. but the rest is just ruïned! that makes an average of 6 for the whole game… Expand
  12. PiotrH
    Jan 18, 2010
    6
    grat game but to short, and where is the dedicated serwer s , hardcore multi 6 on 6 !!! multi sucks
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  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. 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.
  17. JohnR
    Nov 12, 2009
    6
    The multiplayer portion of the game has already received a thorough and rightly deserved thrashing, frankly, the MP is generic and rather rubbish. But what about single player? Well, it too, is...rather rubbish. The game starts on a high note, with some new interesting locales and some unique 'theme' levels - but at around the third act the game deteriorates into absolute The multiplayer portion of the game has already received a thorough and rightly deserved thrashing, frankly, the MP is generic and rather rubbish. But what about single player? Well, it too, is...rather rubbish. The game starts on a high note, with some new interesting locales and some unique 'theme' levels - but at around the third act the game deteriorates into absolute drivel. The plot becomes to convoluted that by act 2 you wont know whats going on or why, it reads like some kind of bad Dan Brown novel - The original Modern Warfare had a sense of authenticity - this game really has jumped the shark - its nonsensical, michael bay-esque tripe. There are multiple plot holes and inconsistencies. The length however is fine, it doesn't overstay its welcome and will hold you long enough. And really, the game just wasn't that fun. The first act is a blast, and plays somewhat like a FPS version of 'World in Conflict' - but it quickly drops off. Act 3 felt like the game FEAR without the ghouls and leaning - the 2nd and 3rd acts were azy, and heartless, a totally unnecessary sequal to a great game. Avoid MW2 - Its a huge disappointment, in both MP and SP, stick to CoD 4, or migrate to your other MP FPS of choice.… Expand
  18. JakeK
    Dec 2, 2009
    6
    jeeze, the game has a user rating of 2.1 at this point. I hope IW has reviewed it's fanbase and buyer's opinions, because introducing P2P for a PC was a mistake. I had my doubts about it when I found out, but I kept a hopeful spirit. Unfortunately...it was as bad as I thought, the inability to customize the server the way PC gamers are used to is just a shot to the foot for IW jeeze, the game has a user rating of 2.1 at this point. I hope IW has reviewed it's fanbase and buyer's opinions, because introducing P2P for a PC was a mistake. I had my doubts about it when I found out, but I kept a hopeful spirit. Unfortunately...it was as bad as I thought, the inability to customize the server the way PC gamers are used to is just a shot to the foot for IW in my opinion. We were all expecting a game that would fill in the lacking polish that WaW had. But we were let down. Console ports will never become a widespread "professional" game that PC users will enjoy, we've been spoiled for too long. Infinity Ward; Please give us our dedicated servers, console, and ability to kick lame people back to us, lest we leave COD6 for dead. The idea was good in theory, but it just doesn't work. I have a limited network and when I'm randomly selected as the host...all I receive are endless Boos and cries of lag from my fellow gamers. We all need our servers to take advantage of PC gamer's superior hardware and networking abilities compared to Consoles. As far as the Single player aspect is concerned, Constant action, the unique and diverse scenarios and Interesting storyline are what raise the score above a 4. The shear cost of this game is staggering, I understand they have to develop both a SP and an MP version of the game...but honestly...their revenue is enough to sail the world's population through space to saturn. 3 times.… Expand
  19. Russell
    Dec 3, 2009
    6
    This game overall is a good one, but there are many short comings. The SP is decent although short, but you must pay attention and have a good understanding to fill in the blanks. the MP is also decent - it has good game play, all weapons and ranks are mostly balanced (excluding akimo 1887s). Where this game really looses out is the lack of dedicated servers, a console, and SDK. Compared This game overall is a good one, but there are many short comings. The SP is decent although short, but you must pay attention and have a good understanding to fill in the blanks. the MP is also decent - it has good game play, all weapons and ranks are mostly balanced (excluding akimo 1887s). Where this game really looses out is the lack of dedicated servers, a console, and SDK. Compared to other pc games this one is poor. there is sometimes a considerable wait between matches, often the host lags and there is no control over users in the game ( for hacking/foul language). No console and SDK limits the customizations that PC gamesrs love so much. for example one is now limited to a 65deg FOV which on a widescreen monitor is quite uncomfortable. Also there will be no custom maps or mods, these are usualy what keep pc games alive for so long (just lok at CS) overall its a mediocre game - buy it if you want, its not bad.... just not fantastic.… Expand
  20. onotixanonymous
    Nov 15, 2009
    6
    It's ok. they completely fucked up the game play though. Dual wielding? wtf is this halo? i mean maybe pistols are ok but when some dude comes running down a hall 2 p90s in his hand blasting 120 rounds my way it though that was kinda messed up and unbalanced. The shields messed things up too. places were gripping multilayer battles in close quarters should have been were suddenly It's ok. they completely fucked up the game play though. Dual wielding? wtf is this halo? i mean maybe pistols are ok but when some dude comes running down a hall 2 p90s in his hand blasting 120 rounds my way it though that was kinda messed up and unbalanced. The shields messed things up too. places were gripping multilayer battles in close quarters should have been were suddenly replaced by a stand off with you and an almost invisible noob. and that fnj or what ever its called attachment. i dont fancy getting shot through a car.… Expand
  21. E.O
    Nov 16, 2009
    6
    It took me two months to explain to my boss how Myspace works... I think that decisions with Steam really frustrate the few casual players that the PC has left. I think that Steam is a piece of hypocritical bullshit with no intend to get up for the consumer rights. Right now, all versions in Russia are patched so you can't play certain 'offensive' missions. It's a It took me two months to explain to my boss how Myspace works... I think that decisions with Steam really frustrate the few casual players that the PC has left. I think that Steam is a piece of hypocritical bullshit with no intend to get up for the consumer rights. Right now, all versions in Russia are patched so you can't play certain 'offensive' missions. It's a outrage that a fair buyer, has no control over his own game. Steam does this shit too in Germany, where you instantly get the censored version, even if you imported it... I will never buy a game for steam. Singleplayer is still cool. And if it were an expansion, I would buy it. It's sometimes a little too scripted, but generally, it's all you will ask for. Multiplayer on the other hand has ruined a lot by making those support powers so overpowered. Once you get a killstreak, you will get an other killstreak, and especially when one team has the advantage, you can't break this cycle while your enemy is blowing you to bits. This game is best on Concole. Although it's perfectly 'oke' for PC players, Call of Duty is not about being 'oke'.... it has to be awesome!… Expand
  22. NateS
    Nov 17, 2009
    6
    Short and sweet singleplayer, unforgivably horrid implementation of multiplayer. CoD as a franchise is not known for being awesome in the latter respect, fair enough, but c'mon! It's a bald faced port with a +$10 price tag. CoD is what it is, a console centric franchise. With that in mind, I wish I had not paid the premium for the privilege of playing this game; I would have Short and sweet singleplayer, unforgivably horrid implementation of multiplayer. CoD as a franchise is not known for being awesome in the latter respect, fair enough, but c'mon! It's a bald faced port with a +$10 price tag. CoD is what it is, a console centric franchise. With that in mind, I wish I had not paid the premium for the privilege of playing this game; I would have waited to pick it up from the $20 bargain bin. 10 for doing what CoD does best(besides royally screwing PC gamers), 4 off for the lim n->0+ n^-1 level of fail at delivering the promised multiplayer game play.… Expand
  23. DanielM
    Nov 28, 2009
    6
    Ok, the game itself is very very very good, but the fact that there's no dedicated servers took a bunch of the game fun because you have to wait a lot of time to create a game, not saying about when the host leaves and you have to wait until the game finds another good host (when there's one). If the game producer was Valve and not Infinity Ward, I think that VAC will probably Ok, the game itself is very very very good, but the fact that there's no dedicated servers took a bunch of the game fun because you have to wait a lot of time to create a game, not saying about when the host leaves and you have to wait until the game finds another good host (when there's one). If the game producer was Valve and not Infinity Ward, I think that VAC will probably ban 100% more than it actually does on MW2, because its not a Valve game, and I think Valve dont care much about the games that they don't develop.… Expand
  24. WeeBee886
    Aug 11, 2010
    6
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 offers a very, very small portion of over-polished material. I was not impressed even for a moment with the glib single-player. The story was made for the express purpose of taking us from one location to the next and for creating moments that are supposed to be astonishing. But the truth is that every "astonishing" moment falls completely flat. With noCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 offers a very, very small portion of over-polished material. I was not impressed even for a moment with the glib single-player. The story was made for the express purpose of taking us from one location to the next and for creating moments that are supposed to be astonishing. But the truth is that every "astonishing" moment falls completely flat. With no connection to the characters and a nonsense plot, I felt like every "epic" scene was just a bad joke, such as the later D.C. level, the final showdown that made no sense, and the incredibly epic-fail, moronic "No Russian" level. Every time they went for that epic feel, I ended up saying to myself, "You're kidding me, right?"

    I do not mind the removal of prone in the latest military FPS games like MW2 and BF:BC2, because it is basically useless for the environments that the games take place in. But I ashamed that they have removed lean, which is used extensively in suitable combat situations in real life. I also do not like how the guns in the game feel like BB guns. They are too clickity-clickity. They do not feel like they have power and weight to them, nor that they are meant to kill people. BF:BC2 did a better job with the guns.

    The graphics are very consistent throughout, and they do look nice. But it is annoying knowing that they are so shader-crazy -- the textures and such are not nearly as detailed as you would think from looking at the game's bullshots. What I do like though is the game runs on the highest settings on my computer just fine, whereas BF:BC2 is so graphics-intensive that I have to set it to low to run it. So at least on my computer, MW2 looks a lot better, but if your computer can handle BC2 then it will look better on high settings, especially with DX11.

    The multiplayer is a style I do not like -- going solo usually, running and gunning, no squad system (or buddy system, as it should be for snipers), very arcade like. I prefer slightly more realistic (i.e. team-based) multiplayer shooters. This game makes it all a lot less realistic, because they want to maximize the fun, which does a major disservice to gamers by training them to think solo-minded. It trains them to think like noobs.

    Finally, the killstreaks are something that need to just disappear. They are more balanced here than in CoD4, but the problem with killstreaks at all is that they are inherently unbalanced. Giving hot-shot players even more firepower is just stupid, and giving those powers to those who are doing poorly wouldn't make sense either, so they should just be removed entirely.

    I have no comment on the lack of dedicated server support, except that I uninstalled the game and have no plans on reinstalling it unless there is an official patch to make the game friendly to hardcore gamers.    … Expand
  25. jwt7000
    Dec 27, 2011
    6
    The lack of dedicated servers, LAN and mapping and modding support isn't going to make this game more epic, despite the continuation of better gameplay and the story itself. Also the map packs aren't free either as the usage of launching this game from Steam is getting on people's nerves.
  26. skazclaw
    Aug 21, 2010
    6
    Graphics and gameplay are smooth, but it's hard to say anymore good than this. No dedicated servers ruined online, some perks are just ridiculous, and the amount of hackers you come across isn't funny. Campaign is fun but short, not sure if it's worth buying it for it though. Spec Ops is fun with a buddy, but it doesn't come close to CoD;WaW co-op campaign. It's quite short and doesn'tGraphics and gameplay are smooth, but it's hard to say anymore good than this. No dedicated servers ruined online, some perks are just ridiculous, and the amount of hackers you come across isn't funny. Campaign is fun but short, not sure if it's worth buying it for it though. Spec Ops is fun with a buddy, but it doesn't come close to CoD;WaW co-op campaign. It's quite short and doesn't stay fun for long. It's just not worth it.… Expand
  27. Painkiller300
    Aug 23, 2010
    6
    For the PC version well if it was rated just on multiplayer it would deserver something like -5 for the many glitches and hackers you find on the horrible IW net. It my work on the 360 and PS3 but the PC is nether. VAC is the worst security system for detecting cheats next to none at all. if your hoping that you will get a good game with a good connection hope will be all you have and theFor the PC version well if it was rated just on multiplayer it would deserver something like -5 for the many glitches and hackers you find on the horrible IW net. It my work on the 360 and PS3 but the PC is nether. VAC is the worst security system for detecting cheats next to none at all. if your hoping that you will get a good game with a good connection hope will be all you have and the matchmaking doesn't even work quite right.

    The single-player is fun but nothing to special sticks to the same style as MW and WAW. you switch between two main characters that you play as. The storyline is still fun to follow and play along with.
    Co-op. this is probably the best part about MW2 the different modes with maps same as the singleplay putting on a new twist. Play alone or with a friend.    … Expand
  28. seandewar5
    Feb 12, 2011
    6
    Call Of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 is an action packed game full of gunfights, explosives and objectives. The problem I see with the game, is the unbalanced guns in the Multiplayer and the lack of features from the previous CODs (such as Zombies). Other than that, the game runs very well and will be fun for most people.
  29. RMW_Critic
    Sep 24, 2010
    6
    This game is epic. The single-player is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of playing and watching. Then when I get to the multi-player the game lets me down. It makes me want to sear my face off every time I know that there is a hacker and he will kick my ass every time I look at him. The lack of dedicated servers (WTF is up with that?) and the constantly hacked servers, thatThis game is epic. The single-player is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of playing and watching. Then when I get to the multi-player the game lets me down. It makes me want to sear my face off every time I know that there is a hacker and he will kick my ass every time I look at him. The lack of dedicated servers (WTF is up with that?) and the constantly hacked servers, that forced me to third prestige, just disappoint. Sorry Infinity Ward, this wasn't as much fun as anticipated. So, yeah, it's good epic and bad epic.… Expand
  30. NJLVFX87
    Jul 5, 2011
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll make this short. I like fps games, but this one just doesnt cut it with me. The multiplayer section and team up games i have tried are very varied and good fun but not for very long. Its good to shoot people for a while but then it gets samey after about an hour playtime. The Single campain i played for a while but to be honest i just got bored even after the airport section where you kill dozens of innocent people in a terror attack.

    Visually it is a beautiful game, plot for me was a little incoherant in places. The sound and music was good. The biggest flaw to me is that the difficulty level for any new gamers will be astronomical, i even had some hard times on a couple of areas. Sure this game may be epic and the best game in decades but i just dont see why that is. I feel like i am playing a different looking version of Halo or Medal of Honour.    … Expand
  31. DAwG4Hire
    Oct 13, 2010
    6
    This could have been a good game.

    The single-player campaign was really good. It was challenging, the levels were unique, and the gameplay was very original. The co-op missions were also a blast. The killstreak rewards are a major redeeming quality in the multiplayer. Getting a nuke, especially in an FFA, is the most satisfying experience I have ever had in online gaming. The    This could have been a good game.

    The single-player campaign was really good. It was challenging, the levels were unique, and the gameplay was very original. The co-op missions were also a blast. The killstreak rewards are a major redeeming quality in the multiplayer. Getting a nuke, especially in an FFA, is the most satisfying experience I have ever had in online gaming. The developer really did a good job on this title. So why am I bashing the game? Read on...

    They took away everything that we took for granted. They took away the private servers and gave us these gawd-awful public servers. You get switched around from server to server mid-game, the latency in some games is terrible. There's no private servers with admins to get rid of the trash talking 12 year-olds. You can mute them, but that doesn't blur out their typed messages. I have seen some hackers, but not nearly as many as all the whiners (and OMG there are a lot of whiners!) say there are. There's no way to get rid of a hacker once you spot him, there's no report option or anything. Then they charge 15$ for 5 new maps, 30$ for both map packs. The maps are decent, but not great. 2 of the maps in both map packs are from the original Call of Duty: MW, so if you own that game you're in essence paying for maps which you already own. They're charging for content updates, something that has historically always been free, and is still free in the Battlefield franchise, their main rival. Here's my beef, Activision destroyed this franchise, literally. They drove out the heads of Infiniward, the real developers behind this franchises' success. All that Treyarch (their rival CoD makers) did was rip off the **** they came out with. You can clearly tell that it was a ripoff because everything Treyarch changed when they came out with CoD:WaW was bugged out and not working when their offering was released. I will not be buying another CoD game. Activision can go burn.    … Expand
  32. Aragond
    Apr 29, 2011
    6
    I *really* enjoyed the first CoD:MW. A cracking game, full of varied missions, excitement, not too linear (though fairly), and a ripping yarn. And what's more, each mission contained replayability: a LOT of thought had obviously gone into each mission bloc such that many of them are really enjoyable the tenth and twentieth time. What happened? The only mission I've repeated was the oil rigI *really* enjoyed the first CoD:MW. A cracking game, full of varied missions, excitement, not too linear (though fairly), and a ripping yarn. And what's more, each mission contained replayability: a LOT of thought had obviously gone into each mission bloc such that many of them are really enjoyable the tenth and twentieth time. What happened? The only mission I've repeated was the oil rig one, which was at least fairly different. I have no feel for this one. They lost it. Whatever mojo they had, they blew it. The whole game left me with a general feeling of ... "meh". Perhaps it was the lack of character variation, always the same thread (massacres in airports aside)? I just thought they kinda slackened the rope and let this plunge into the "meh"-zone.… Expand
  33. Ztride
    Dec 21, 2011
    6
    A major disappointment, mainly for the removal of dedicated servers and for adding to powerful killstreaks and unbalanced perks, not to mention that unlike its predecessor there is no longer any possibility of creating mods or maps for the PC version.

    While it does not live up to the legacy of COD4, the singleplayer was quite epic - unlike the multiplayer.
  34. mrnice
    Sep 26, 2013
    6
    Slightly above average gameplay. The campaign does not have interesting stealth or puzzles or any diversions from the "shooting gallery" gameplay. The set-pieces/scenes are extremely predictable (just think "American action film" and you've seen it all before). It does EXACTLY what you could expect, but nothing more. Back in the old days of Medal Of Honor 1, my friends and I were soSlightly above average gameplay. The campaign does not have interesting stealth or puzzles or any diversions from the "shooting gallery" gameplay. The set-pieces/scenes are extremely predictable (just think "American action film" and you've seen it all before). It does EXACTLY what you could expect, but nothing more. Back in the old days of Medal Of Honor 1, my friends and I were so awestruck because nothing like it had never been. It was wildly pioneering in that way. This time around, you've seen 3d shooters before. You've seen the exact same gameplay. I think the game would have to have a more interesting campaign in order to stand out among other games. When it comes to multiplayer, this functionality can entertain you for hours. But I urge you to ask: What do you take from the experience? To me, it's like watching mindless television. It's fun, if you switch off most of what makes you human, but you don't really leave the game wiser about anything.… Expand
  35. Zyromkiru
    May 4, 2012
    6
    Game used to be funner but... the servers are the worst ever, games without dedicated servers are a pain to play, the combat is not very smooth at all. This was the better COD game before the rest came out.
  36. GBowles
    Jan 5, 2013
    6
    A great game on release, it provided hours and hours of more addictive Call of Duty fun after its predecessor. However, the more you play the worse the game gets. By the release of Black Ops the Call of Duty series was tired and lacking in originality. Nowadays Modern Warfare 2 suffers from repeatedly failed releases and is now an utterly pointless past time.
  37. lach1223
    Oct 27, 2013
    6
    This is a solid game, but unfortunately its many annoyances detract from the experience. The single player experience is solid, but most of the game's problems lie in its multiplayer. The lack of dedicated servers is atrocious. You cannot pick maps, you have to manually search every time you want to play and the lag at times can be unbearable. The cheap knife kills also frustrate meThis is a solid game, but unfortunately its many annoyances detract from the experience. The single player experience is solid, but most of the game's problems lie in its multiplayer. The lack of dedicated servers is atrocious. You cannot pick maps, you have to manually search every time you want to play and the lag at times can be unbearable. The cheap knife kills also frustrate me greatly and many of the perks are annoying and stupid. The lack of dedicated servers also means you'll encounter cheaters from time to time as well. Its a shame there are so many problems because the multiplayer experience had the potential to be great. Most of the maps are quite good and the gun mechanics are sound. It just goes to show that lots of little issues can really cripple a game.… Expand
  38. TheGreekGamerz
    Jul 19, 2013
    6
    The single player mode is short(4hours).The missions No Russian,Gulag prison and Exodus are awful, but ,all other missions are good.Also,the variety of guns is poor.
    The multiplayer mode is not the best i've seen because:
    1.No kicking/banning 2.You can't choose maps in battles 3.Poor variety of guns for amateurs(lvl 1-30) 4.There is no special lobby for amateurs 5.Respawning close to    The single player mode is short(4hours).The missions No Russian,Gulag prison and Exodus are awful, but ,all other missions are good.Also,the variety of guns is poor.
    The multiplayer mode is not the best i've seen because:
    1.No kicking/banning
    2.You can't choose maps in battles
    3.Poor variety of guns for amateurs(lvl 1-30)
    4.There is no special lobby for amateurs
    5.Respawning close to campers and enemies
    The Special Ops mode is awesome and the best mode in the game.
    5.    … Expand
  39. PvtJackson
    Dec 25, 2013
    6
    It comes as a total surprise to me that MW 2 is a bit disappointing. New twists at the end of the game were far fro enough to make up for a weak, predictable plot. Regarding campaign, it was so short that i finished it within only a couple of hours. However, I am still a fan of Infinity Ward and I enjoy playing Call Of Duty.
  40. russiangamer
    May 28, 2022
    6
    Не счесть тех часов, которые я провёл, играя в серию Call of Duty. Эти часы давно уж перевалили за тысячу. Детство - Call of Duty 2, отрочество - MW1, Black ops, MW3, юность - попытки уговорить друзей купить World at War за 450 рублей, ностальгические баталии в мультиплеере Black ops, абсолютная личная незаинтересованность в новых частях серии и разгромное разочарование в старых по причинеНе счесть тех часов, которые я провёл, играя в серию Call of Duty. Эти часы давно уж перевалили за тысячу. Детство - Call of Duty 2, отрочество - MW1, Black ops, MW3, юность - попытки уговорить друзей купить World at War за 450 рублей, ностальгические баталии в мультиплеере Black ops, абсолютная личная незаинтересованность в новых частях серии и разгромное разочарование в старых по причине их устарелости.
    Ранние Call of Duty состарились до неприглядного ужаса. (боже, "ранние"! ещё вчера покупал диск с MW3, а на дворе был 2011 год...). Подобное построение сюжетной компании (а говорить я буду только о ней, остальное отсечём) воспринимается нынче как дурной тон и то, что было революционным в своё время ныне выносить тяжеловато - индустрия скакнула далеко-далеко вперёд и получить наслаждение от сюжетных компаний ранних COD можно только если уж совсем выключить голову и расслабится, что с возрастом становится всё сложнее.
    Проблема, конечно, возникает с геймплеем. Он стал никакущим, унылым, однообразным, пошлым. Сценарий, который мог - и, может, может до сих пор - увлечь мальчика-подростка теперь же воспринимается как набор патриотических штампов, сваленных в кучу стран-локаций и уже не впечатляющих эффектных сцен (ладно, парочка погонь и перестрелок до сих пор приносят удовольствие); а вот клюква, казалось бы, всегда была клюквой... Но если бы не нынешняя война, я бы вряд ли сыграл в эту игру. Почему-то история о нападении России на Америку стала как-будто (подчеркнуть) реалистичнее. Да и худо-бедное понимание политического устройства Российского государства, пришедшее с опытом и чтением книжек, заставляет видеть в диктаторе Имране Захарове какой-то пусть и стереотипный и, наверное, додуманный мною, но всё же парафраз нынешнего состояния дел в России...
    Спецэффекты, голливудщина, дурацкий сценарий - это всё не приметы Вечного, не мне вам говорить. Оно устаревает, не обновляется вместе с тобой при новом прохождении, в такое лично мне сложно возвращаться. Меня раздирает и ностальгия и невозможность принятия. Поскольку скучно, поскольку безынтересно, поскольку я стал взрослее, а вот COD, как оказалось, умер уже давно, взрослее не став...
    Спасибо за веселье, что теперь навсегда в прошлом. Спасибо за первых моих "сетевых" друзей. Спасибо за тысячу часов. Старый я отчасти храним именно в этих часах. В первом, двадцатом, может, трёхсотом. Где-то там точно есть самый заветный час, самый светлый, квинтэссенция моего геймерского детства. Помнишь, как после школы - сразу к тебе? Ничего ты не помнишь, ты умерла, как и мои двенадцать лет. Только я живее становлюсь. А ты всё тухнешь, но выбрасывать жалко.    … Expand
  41. muzmuz
    May 22, 2016
    6
    Possesses a completely hooking and immersive game play on the single player campaign, but falls short on its story line which was displayed annoyingly vague and generally impossible to understand.
  42. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    6
    single player OK
    Multiplayer i didnt like it to much . .
  43. Darkison
    Jan 25, 2018
    6
    Era de ouro do nosso querido COD. Uma história ruim com traições cliches, mas com fases excelentes e uma boa jogabilidade
  44. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    6
    Все еще бесконечный тир в коридоре. По крайней мере, история в игре была увлекательной.
  45. vova22379
    Dec 18, 2021
    6
    ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  46. Tropgam
    Jul 21, 2021
    6
    The Campaign is good, but suffers from **** pacing
    The Spec Ops is good, but there isn't too much in Spec Ops in this game.
    The Multiplayer Was (Was because now its hard to find a match) broken, just plain ridiculous aswell.
    Overall 6/10, which in my book is still pretty good but leaning very much towards mediocre.
  47. davitolucena
    Jun 3, 2023
    6
    Joguei muito o multyplayer do jogo e sor isso mesmo não entendo o porquê a nota baixa aqui no site
  48. xEmreBaskan
    Dec 6, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ( bu eleştiri 2021 yılında yapılmıştır ) online değerlendirilmemiştir.... ve bu eleştiride spoiler vardır. İlk önce oyun vuruş hissi güzel grafikler yeterli düzeyde dizaynlar idare eder. İlk defa bir oyunda bomba kullanmanın boktan olması beni rahatsız etti! sadece bomba için geçerli ses bombaları kullanmak ise keyifli. silahlar güzel! silahların geri sekmesi ve çkardığı sesler... silahlar gayet iyi olmuş. Ama bazı bölümlerde sinir oldum örnek (spoiler) bir bölümde makarov un ekibiyle rusları kesiyoruz ama makarov ölümsüz! vursak bile işlemmiyor :D ve FBI lar............ oyunun 2 yada 3 bölümünde fbı var biri makarov un görevinde fbı kalkanları siz kullandığınızda çok hızlı kırılıyor. ama başka biri kulllandığında kırılmıyor adeta! ve şu general shepherd ada sinirliyim son tatmin edici değil. captain mac tavish ile shepherd a bıçak atıyorsunuz.. VE BİTTİ oyunun sonu bu! oyunda İİİNANNILLLMAZZZ bug var. Bug şelalesi ( sanki cyberpunk 2077 lol ) ve sinir olduğum bir bölüm var. insanların arasına dalıyorsunuz mapin adı takedown ve sivillere vurmamanız gerekiyor! ama düşmanlar sivillerin arkasında. Yapay zeka ise 6/10 ortalama yapay zeka var. Bu saydığım etkenlere rağmen oynanırmı? sanırım evet görmezden gelmeye çalışırsanız oynanır.… Expand
  49. mustado
    Oct 21, 2022
    6
    não vale a pena jogar. É só mais um cod, entad doad daodew fffad fafdf nfff
  50. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    6
    Весьма средненький шутер. Есть пара прикольных сцен, но по сравнению с первой частью слабо. Из-за вырезанной первой миссии сюжет вообще непонятен. Переговоры между миссиями вообще ничего не объясняют. Брать советую только по распродаже.Весьма средненький шутер. Есть пара прикольных сцен, но по сравнению с первой частью слабо. Из-за вырезанной первой миссии сюжет вообще непонятен. Переговоры между миссиями вообще ничего не объясняют. Брать советую только по распродаже.
  51. OREH_MW
    Mar 11, 2023
    6
    Хз что написать так что - кдкдкдлвдвдвдцзудсьыж2щатдышуьадцэйз1щутадцзуопшуз1з2двзпщдузйзулащузцзулащузклкзцхуд
  52. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 6, 2023
    6
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  53. JuanMS
    Aug 20, 2023
    6
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  54. webbi
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    campaign: 8/10
    multiplayer: 4/10
    -this game was amazing because of its multiplayer and its campaign. the campaign was a bit less better than the last one but with a better graphics and multiplayer it redeems itself but now filled with hackers. -campaign: it is the sequel to the cod4 campaign and is a bit more complicated but rememberable with the characters. -multiplayer: it was the    campaign: 8/10
    multiplayer: 4/10
    -this game was amazing because of its multiplayer and its campaign. the campaign was a bit less better than the last one but with a better graphics and multiplayer it redeems itself but now filled with hackers.
    -campaign: it is the sequel to the cod4 campaign and is a bit more complicated but rememberable with the characters.
    -multiplayer: it was the best multiplayer game ever and has very good maps and has more weapons and customisation. it introduced kill streaks that are useful strong and effective. the game had very overpowered weapons and kill streaks like the ACR and AC-130 ,the multiplayer is filled with hackers and its dangerous to play the multiplayer    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. Dalek
    Jan 3, 2010
    5
    I expected more, I completed it in 6 hours. I would normally take a day or 2 if I got bored of it. Single player is pretty good, execpt it's short, I felt like hey it's the beginning. Now it's near the end. Multiplayer seems quite fun at first but then you realize your doing the same thing over and over, kill, level up, dead, dead. Lose, win. There are other game modes but I expected more, I completed it in 6 hours. I would normally take a day or 2 if I got bored of it. Single player is pretty good, execpt it's short, I felt like hey it's the beginning. Now it's near the end. Multiplayer seems quite fun at first but then you realize your doing the same thing over and over, kill, level up, dead, dead. Lose, win. There are other game modes but they take some time to get use to and alot of them suck. They didn't do dedicated servers to stop random settings and to ruin the users expirence. But what I'm not happy about is 8 - 12 players. 6 vs 6 seems like an ok ammount, they just need to make the maps a little bit smaller in my opinion. 8 players? That's so pointless, They should also fix joining lobbys and maybe enable chat in it instead of voice chat.… Expand
  57. JosephB
    Dec 5, 2009
    5
    Modern Warfare 2 single player is a complete joy to play. The action is nonstop from start to finish. The Spec Ops is also pretty cool addition to the game. The Multi player on Steam is another thing. The issue I have is with the lack of security updates to stop the hacking / cheating. Steam and Infinity Ward are not doing near enough to deal with this issue. It completely kills the fun Modern Warfare 2 single player is a complete joy to play. The action is nonstop from start to finish. The Spec Ops is also pretty cool addition to the game. The Multi player on Steam is another thing. The issue I have is with the lack of security updates to stop the hacking / cheating. Steam and Infinity Ward are not doing near enough to deal with this issue. It completely kills the fun in playing the multi player. My rating would be a 10 if they would get the multi player hacking / cheating under control. I don't understand why they are allowing it to happen on such a great game.… Expand
  58. 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)
  59. GreyF
    Jan 2, 2010
    5
    Love Single Player, love SpecOps, love the new weapons, loved the soundtrack, loved the plot. Hated the price, hated the kick in the pants we got on multi-player, hated how IW ignored PC gamers. Ok, I get it, idiot kids these days don't have the time to get a job and save money to soup up computers and want instant fixes. I get it now, just like this country has slipped into Love Single Player, love SpecOps, love the new weapons, loved the soundtrack, loved the plot. Hated the price, hated the kick in the pants we got on multi-player, hated how IW ignored PC gamers. Ok, I get it, idiot kids these days don't have the time to get a job and save money to soup up computers and want instant fixes. I get it now, just like this country has slipped into Socialism, we're going to slip into Consolism because no one wants to spend an extra 400 beyond a console price to get a better quality gaming machine. It sickens me that Final Fantasy is considered a better RPG than Elder Scrolls. What the hell do stupid emo anime fan teenagers know about a good game outside of something that tear jerks them and try to emulate it at conventions and so on? I love the MW series, but I hate how PC gamers got shafted for stupid college and teenager gamers who are lazy.… Expand
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. BlahBlah
    Jan 8, 2010
    5
    Whether or not the multiplayer system MW2 has is better than it's predecessor I can't say since I don't feel like giving IW 60 bucks and buying this. However, with the decision they made, dedicated servers were removed and people bitched. It barely put a dent in the sales of the most over-hyped game ever but it still pissed a lot of people off. The alternative was keep the Whether or not the multiplayer system MW2 has is better than it's predecessor I can't say since I don't feel like giving IW 60 bucks and buying this. However, with the decision they made, dedicated servers were removed and people bitched. It barely put a dent in the sales of the most over-hyped game ever but it still pissed a lot of people off. The alternative was keep the dedicated server system which, by the way, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH. If they had chosen this option it would have saved IW some trouble and made MW2 a better game. It also would have brought in more money to IW which I know they really care about judging by their decision to remove and user-generated content, making IW the only source of new content so more people will shell out 10 bucks for a couple new maps. Oh well, without dedicated servers the multiplayer will die in a couple months.… Expand
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. JakeL-A
    Mar 27, 2010
    5
    Singleplayer: Great, but gets boring after a while Spec-Ops: Fantastic, boring if you play too much Multiplayer: Hmmmm....Was expecting it to be fantastic, loved the COD4 MP. Weapons, most mps good. However...big problem! Lag is intense and unrelenting, hackers everywhere. Id just like to say F*** U to all of them and to the noobs who make up about 40% of the players. IW didnt learn when Singleplayer: Great, but gets boring after a while Spec-Ops: Fantastic, boring if you play too much Multiplayer: Hmmmm....Was expecting it to be fantastic, loved the COD4 MP. Weapons, most mps good. However...big problem! Lag is intense and unrelenting, hackers everywhere. Id just like to say F*** U to all of them and to the noobs who make up about 40% of the players. IW didnt learn when the Pro Games told them to remove tubes and RPGs from the first game instead they put in more! Sure it adds apeal for noobs and ppl who get bored of the game but...it is the true gamers that real in the money, all i can say is they shouldnt expect good revenue form the next game coz they put off the Pros with this one and made it too boring for anyone else. IW need to sort out some admins who can ban the hackers and noobs like the did in COD4 and on XBOX live. In conclusion quite good, but infinfty ward need to make a patch to remove noob weapns, perhaps add some new ones such as a normal M14 EBR and G36.… Expand
  68. Lokster
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Best single player campaign ever. Although the endless swarms of respawns gets frustrating. Multiplayer is a big letdown. Still fun, but nothing like the 32v32 all the other cod games had. Also, no dedicated servers and player hosts ... Seriously, is this the original Rainbow Six? Hosting games on player machines and not dedicated servers ... Ridiculous.
  69. DaveJ
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    Single player is reasonably entertaining, if a bit messy in combat. Its also reasonably short - if you want it for the single player game, I'd wait until it comes down it price or you're looking at about 50c per minute of gameplay. Multiplayer is virtually unplayable with the experience reminding me of the days of Quake1 on dialup. You also have no control over what servers you Single player is reasonably entertaining, if a bit messy in combat. Its also reasonably short - if you want it for the single player game, I'd wait until it comes down it price or you're looking at about 50c per minute of gameplay. Multiplayer is virtually unplayable with the experience reminding me of the days of Quake1 on dialup. You also have no control over what servers you choose so you can't even pick the best of a bad scheme.… Expand
  70. Dario
    Dec 14, 2009
    5
    Most over-hyped game EVER. It's nice and pretty, but it doesn't add anything. Also, MP is a piece of crap. I can't believe how DISHONEST professional reviewers are.
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. EvanC
    Apr 17, 2010
    5
    MW2 Was a realy Poor Game No dedicated Ends up with Hackers And lag LOTS OF LAG it was not a big set back But The campaign Is short Not Much replay in it An Muiltplayer oh Well Again More Hackers More noobtubes and TONS OF LAG Its fun to play when your camping or Noobtubeing (i noobtube and camp at times ) Or with freinds but Sep ops again Was poor over all i thougt the game could of been MW2 Was a realy Poor Game No dedicated Ends up with Hackers And lag LOTS OF LAG it was not a big set back But The campaign Is short Not Much replay in it An Muiltplayer oh Well Again More Hackers More noobtubes and TONS OF LAG Its fun to play when your camping or Noobtubeing (i noobtube and camp at times ) Or with freinds but Sep ops again Was poor over all i thougt the game could of been Beter but it Drops on its Feet And pukes Like Caryz Thou its still to Camp.… Expand
  79. TexS
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    I'm forced to give this game a 5. Bare with me... While this game's singleplayer is an absolute blast, the PC gamers truly get shafted. I give it a 5 because I bought it on Xbox 360, and were the PC version as tip top as the console, it would be worth every dime paid, and granted a 10. I give it a 1 for the treatment of PC players. While some people here suggest that not being I'm forced to give this game a 5. Bare with me... While this game's singleplayer is an absolute blast, the PC gamers truly get shafted. I give it a 5 because I bought it on Xbox 360, and were the PC version as tip top as the console, it would be worth every dime paid, and granted a 10. I give it a 1 for the treatment of PC players. While some people here suggest that not being able to "cheat" is the reason the player reviews are so low, the truth is the communities that form around dedicated servers are what keeps so many gamers interested. Life long friendships can be made within those digital walls, that are simply not there in a match making service. If you're buying this game for the Xbox 360, or Playstation 3, go to town, you'll probably love it. If you're buying it to get in some serious competitive gaming, or for the PC, I'd recommend taking a pass. Infinity Ward has made their opinions of you perfectly clear.… Expand
  80. hamtid
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    For all, who say, dedicated servers are useless for multiplayer i have 2 questions: what a bandwith has ur connection and how many players do u think u can host with ur upload? I say, if i wanna play with 64 players like in bf2 there is no other way than using dedis...with my connection i can host barely 4vs4 players...what a crap... and why the limitation of 18 players?? in which century For all, who say, dedicated servers are useless for multiplayer i have 2 questions: what a bandwith has ur connection and how many players do u think u can host with ur upload? I say, if i wanna play with 64 players like in bf2 there is no other way than using dedis...with my connection i can host barely 4vs4 players...what a crap... and why the limitation of 18 players?? in which century we are living? no leaning?? wtf...and to say something about cheating...what has this to do with dedicated servers....never heard of punkbuster?? this game has nice graphics but there is no way to beat up the mp-pc-communty at all....wait for battlefield bad company 2 and u will see how it´s ment to be played.… Expand
  81. FDreban
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    The only reviewers scoring this one highly are sites that write one review for cross platform games, and substitute a few words where needed. As a pc fps the game is a real step backwards in every respect and doesn't deserve your time, or your money.
  82. AlexW.
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    Multiplayer is wildly inconsistent; sometimes you'll find a host in your region, sometimes you won't. The times that you do are generally good, although some of the maps are cluttered and wasted with excessive rain (reminiscent of the rubbish Treyarch put in their maps). When you're unlucky, and you end up connecting to a host in America or the other side of Europe (if Multiplayer is wildly inconsistent; sometimes you'll find a host in your region, sometimes you won't. The times that you do are generally good, although some of the maps are cluttered and wasted with excessive rain (reminiscent of the rubbish Treyarch put in their maps). When you're unlucky, and you end up connecting to a host in America or the other side of Europe (if you're not in those regions) the game is completely unplayable and a total waste of time. SP is worth playing through, and the special-ops mode is fun too, but MP is what COD lives or dies on - and the PC version is terribly hit and miss. A total shame, especially since the option to filter out hosts by region would have made this so much better.… Expand
  83. JonathanF
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Terrible plot, high production values. Mutliplayer on PC is terrible. Makes me wish for the days of Counter-Strike 1.3, back when games were good and not filled with random acts of console madness (ie everything explodes).
  84. caic
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    I myself have not played the game yet which explains the 5, a neutral score. That being said, how many of you people that gave this a score of 0 or 1 or 2 actually PLAYED the game? I'm not saying that all of you haven't played it yet, but seriously. Guys, stop jumping on the bandwagon; if you have absolutely no justification to rate this game, then don't rate it. Sure the I myself have not played the game yet which explains the 5, a neutral score. That being said, how many of you people that gave this a score of 0 or 1 or 2 actually PLAYED the game? I'm not saying that all of you haven't played it yet, but seriously. Guys, stop jumping on the bandwagon; if you have absolutely no justification to rate this game, then don't rate it. Sure the dedicated servers (or lack thereof) are a problem. In the end a game should stand up on its own merits. The only way to ascertain those merits is to actually PLAY the game first. So quit ranting and whining unless you actually have the right to. Meaning try the game before you bitch about it.… Expand
  85. jacobh
    Nov 13, 2009
    5
    I actually bought this game. i told myself i wasn't but around 10pm on the night it came out i found myself wondering, "could IWnet really be that bad?" so i waited in line with 100s of console noobs to buy the game. I was seriously the only one there buying a PC version. all the best buy employees asked me "360 or ps3?" and i said, "uh pc..." BB Employee says, "uhm hang on i dont I actually bought this game. i told myself i wasn't but around 10pm on the night it came out i found myself wondering, "could IWnet really be that bad?" so i waited in line with 100s of console noobs to buy the game. I was seriously the only one there buying a PC version. all the best buy employees asked me "360 or ps3?" and i said, "uh pc..." BB Employee says, "uhm hang on i dont think we have any on PC..." he dissapears and leaves me waiting for, i shit you not, at least 15 minutes, as he searches in the back for a copy... low and behold he returns with one and i rush home in excitement and fear.. of IWnet.... turns out my fears were correct... although the game is really fun, the perks are great, the streaks are great... the LAG factor and HOST MIGRATION factor alone is enough to make me want to throw this game away... seriously laggy shit. On average... 6/10 multiplayer games played are extremely lagged. I also find myself trying to "lean" time and time again... what the hell were they thinking releasing this? Every game i play there are at least 5 people with yellow and red lag bars. "around 100ms" ping in any FPS game is a big NO NO. Leaves you wondering why they didn't actually include a CONSOLE and PING TIME( actual #'s)... they didn't include those because it would show just how truly laggy this multiplayer is with P2P matchmaking.… Expand
  86. JimL
    Dec 16, 2009
    5
    I had fun with Mediocre Warfare 2 for two days. It is the same thing as CoD 4, except the killstreaks can make the game frustrating. Although a good counter is to make a kit with a stinger missile to shoot down the heavy choppers. Single player is the same, I liked the story. Spec ops mode (2 player co-op) is only playable with friends there isn't matchmaking for it. I enjoyed spec I had fun with Mediocre Warfare 2 for two days. It is the same thing as CoD 4, except the killstreaks can make the game frustrating. Although a good counter is to make a kit with a stinger missile to shoot down the heavy choppers. Single player is the same, I liked the story. Spec ops mode (2 player co-op) is only playable with friends there isn't matchmaking for it. I enjoyed spec ops the most which is why my rating went from 3 to 5. In conclusion: If you haven't played the Call of Duty series a must buy. Stick with the other 5 not a worthy upgrade.… Expand
  87. CorteXPL
    Dec 31, 2009
    5
    Good game, not good for PC
  88. pedrop
    Jan 12, 2010
    5
    exlente to play alone and to play in spec ops but the worst to play online I'm from Portugal and I pick lag very high k influencian monent in shooting if he knew the game had not dedicated servers should have bought left 4 dead 2 was much better served.
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. KyleB
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Aside from the non-dedicated servers (Which isn't the reason for the low rating) This game is a rip off. $60 for a short and stout campaign and an inexcusably faulty multiplayer lead this game to it's demise. Killing enemies just seem so fake, they seem like they are weightless upon the world. Guns often feel underpowered and grenades are okay. AI sometimes just stand there Aside from the non-dedicated servers (Which isn't the reason for the low rating) This game is a rip off. $60 for a short and stout campaign and an inexcusably faulty multiplayer lead this game to it's demise. Killing enemies just seem so fake, they seem like they are weightless upon the world. Guns often feel underpowered and grenades are okay. AI sometimes just stand there (allies mostly). Story telling is too boring to care about. Dragon Age is worth $200 compared to this. L4D2 is worth $160 compared to this, I think you understand.… Expand
  92. PaulB
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    I am extremely dissappointed that IW has chosen to go the lazy route and make a console port for PC gamers when the COD franchise started on PC. Why? If it's about money then why not make all players of your game happy, then you'll be wiping your rear end with benjamins. I am just hoping they put out a patch that brings back those things that PC gamers count on: Dedicated I am extremely dissappointed that IW has chosen to go the lazy route and make a console port for PC gamers when the COD franchise started on PC. Why? If it's about money then why not make all players of your game happy, then you'll be wiping your rear end with benjamins. I am just hoping they put out a patch that brings back those things that PC gamers count on: Dedicated Servers and Leaning. IW is not completely written off, PC gamers can forgive they just need to show that they are willing to nake it right. Come on IW, do the right thing for your gamers. Don't let greed force you top be a careless developer.… Expand
  93. MikeC
    Nov 12, 2009
    5
    The lack of features COD4 on the PC had in this sequel is rather disappointing. Dedicated servers have been dropped, VAC is rather lax in its hacker catching, no in game console and a lack of MOD development has taken this from a must buy day one to might pick it up for $20. IW just shows how much they don't care for their PC crowd even more with this port from console. If I want to The lack of features COD4 on the PC had in this sequel is rather disappointing. Dedicated servers have been dropped, VAC is rather lax in its hacker catching, no in game console and a lack of MOD development has taken this from a must buy day one to might pick it up for $20. IW just shows how much they don't care for their PC crowd even more with this port from console. If I want to play a port I'll play it on the system is was made for, which seems to be the xbox. Not to mention they are asking for an extra $10 from the PC and forcing them to play a watered downed version of COD4. I'm sure this game is still great but, but with its lack of features and higher price tag I am going to have to pass on this one. It's a shame because I was really looking forward to it.… Expand
  94. Simonp
    Nov 15, 2009
    5
    MW2 is a technically well executed shooter. It's horrendously linear though, most of the times you only have one path to follow making you feel rather railroaded. The plot is just terrible, it feels like something out of the movie "Red Dawn" if anyone remembers that and that movie was way more realistic for it's time. It really broke the immersion for me that they didn't MW2 is a technically well executed shooter. It's horrendously linear though, most of the times you only have one path to follow making you feel rather railroaded. The plot is just terrible, it feels like something out of the movie "Red Dawn" if anyone remembers that and that movie was way more realistic for it's time. It really broke the immersion for me that they didn't even try to make the plot work. How anyone can think this story is "interesting" is beyond me, they must be the same people who pay to watch "Transformers" or "Rambo 4". The game includes atrocities against civilians, it feels more like a manufactured controversy to me though. Overall it's got lots of bling effect and it is sort of fun to play through once, but the basic gameplay is stale and 10+ years old. You can't even lean around corners anymore and there's no real cover system either. I'm not into MP for COD but Peer to peer hosting for a FPS is just beyond belief, noone has ever tried playing quake vs the guy hosting? (hint he will have 0 ping and a huge advantage) It's not going to work people. I'll still give it a 5-6 for the pure gun-porn experience and the polished execution of a limited concept.… Expand
  95. ZsomborB
    Nov 19, 2009
    5
    First of all, I'm a huge fan of the CoD series. I loved every game, and opposed to a lot of people, I think the singleplayer of these games is important, and very interesting. This latest game is no different, the storyline is exciting, plays like an action movie, the multiplayer is fun, but there is one sole solid reason why I bring down this game. Activision. Activision, with Mr. First of all, I'm a huge fan of the CoD series. I loved every game, and opposed to a lot of people, I think the singleplayer of these games is important, and very interesting. This latest game is no different, the storyline is exciting, plays like an action movie, the multiplayer is fun, but there is one sole solid reason why I bring down this game. Activision. Activision, with Mr. Kotick and his jew gang is the cancer that is killing the industry, with their cheap franchises, and their cheap moves, ripping of gamers for the same retarded things, and giving less and less for more money is something I can't agree with, and with this, I'm withdrawing all my support (Not like it counts anyway with the millions of retards who actually fell for this shitty viral marketing).… Expand
  96. DaveO
    Nov 30, 2009
    5
    The single player portion of this game was simply epic, however a bit short. It was a good story and, as likely mentioned by others, there was never really a dull moment. The mutli player portion, however, was disappointing. While MW2 still retains the fast paced action of it's predecessor, the higher latencies caused by Peer-2-Peer connections is quite game-breaking for the fast The single player portion of this game was simply epic, however a bit short. It was a good story and, as likely mentioned by others, there was never really a dull moment. The mutli player portion, however, was disappointing. While MW2 still retains the fast paced action of it's predecessor, the higher latencies caused by Peer-2-Peer connections is quite game-breaking for the fast paced action. With dedicated servers on Call of Duty 4 I would average 40-55 milliseconds of delay, but on MW2 via IWnet's P2P networking I never get a ping under 110 milliseconds and average about 180. It's almost as bad as when I used to play on dial-up years ago, although mildly better than dial-up due to "anti-lag" features introduced. Ping and latency issues aside, the game feels much like previous Infinity Ward produced Call of Duty games. However weapon balance is a bit questionable (to whether it even exists) and maps feel a bit cluttered. Balance via IWnet only occurs at the beginning of the round. If players drop from the game mid-match, teams can end up being 7vs2 with no way of evening it out. Rounds average 7-10 minutes, which is a bit short for my tastes. Steam integration is pretty cool. Being able to group up with friends is a plus. However, IWnet often fails and splits the group (whether it be host migration failure, random drop, or extreme lag), making it a bit of a hassle. TL;DR verson: It's a decent title that has/had potential, but it definately could have been better on the MP side.… Expand
  97. RalfS
    Dec 6, 2009
    5
    As a previous Die hard PC gamer i was looking forward to this game. The single player is a thrill ride, so for me 5-8 houres is long enaugh. Better a thrill ride for 5 houres then 10 houres of sloppy and no action gameplay. But the reason why i wanted to play the game is not for the single player mode but for the Multi player. I was again hoping for a lot my hopes were vere very high but As a previous Die hard PC gamer i was looking forward to this game. The single player is a thrill ride, so for me 5-8 houres is long enaugh. Better a thrill ride for 5 houres then 10 houres of sloppy and no action gameplay. But the reason why i wanted to play the game is not for the single player mode but for the Multi player. I was again hoping for a lot my hopes were vere very high but i got dissapointed. No deticated servers for me is not acceptable, ppl who can get over this well you never played with dedicated servers i guess.. If your used to it you cant play without it. Now because of lack of dedicated servers there are so many hackers on the servers and you cant do anything about them.. No console, no moderators, no kick vote nothing.. I played 100 matches now but in lets say 40 or 50% i had lagg dammid lagg. We have a 60MBIT connection so thats not the problem.. In the end i give this game a 5 .. i cant give this game a higher score because what i was used in Cod4 is totally destroyed in this new game. I will go back to Cod 4 because if there are cheaters an admin will check upon them in the server and now nobody does.. not to mention the irritation i have for lagging in the game.. i dont have these lagg issue;s in cod 4 or counterstrike or in any other game but in this game i have it. That says alot about the stability of the system.… Expand
  98. OskarH
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    I do like the new feeling in the weapons and such but the new COD has totaly lost the skill you need compared to COD4 and other games. You get so many support things and shit that you almost doesn't get time to shoot for real. This game has been adapded to the consol gamers and noobs. It's more like Team Fortress then COD4. I mean a sentry gun! Come on! The story is kind of I do like the new feeling in the weapons and such but the new COD has totaly lost the skill you need compared to COD4 and other games. You get so many support things and shit that you almost doesn't get time to shoot for real. This game has been adapded to the consol gamers and noobs. It's more like Team Fortress then COD4. I mean a sentry gun! Come on! The story is kind of great, sure. But I think the most ppl buy this game for the multiplayer because it was so damn good in COD4. And the ones that that buy it for that will be disappointed. I think its bad U guys give it bad score because u relate it to COD4 and not like a single standing game. I will give it some score because of the feeling and campain, but the host migration makes me f*cking mad! Release a damn patch Infinity Ward!… Expand
  99. MyGoodChum
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Full Points for Single Player and SpecOps, Zero Points for Multiplayer. I love the options, I love how the class customization and gamer banners have been expanded from COD4, but all that means nothing when you play with epic lag and can't have clan wars. PC is PC, console is console, please don't confuse the two.
  100. WillY
    Nov 13, 2009
    5
    Before anyone gets pissy at me, I have neither bought nor played this game for anything, which is why its a 5 instead of any extreme. Based on what I have read, the Single player is amazing, and tons of new guns, kill-streaks, etc. adds more to the game than CoD4 ever brought to the table. However, especially the PC multi-player, seems to be rather hit-or-miss, mostly on the "miss" side. Before anyone gets pissy at me, I have neither bought nor played this game for anything, which is why its a 5 instead of any extreme. Based on what I have read, the Single player is amazing, and tons of new guns, kill-streaks, etc. adds more to the game than CoD4 ever brought to the table. However, especially the PC multi-player, seems to be rather hit-or-miss, mostly on the "miss" side. I more often than not see people complaining about the horrendous lag than praising the new system of choosing games. On the note of choosing games, WTF. The users and BUYERS of the game cannot control ANYTHING, not even which "server" they play on?!? I have Borderlands, and while that is a rather obvious port, this takes the cake; at least Borderlands had the ability to choose a host, even if you had to f*** with your router just to do it. All those complaining about VAC: its called VALVE anti cheat for a reason (it really only works on VALVE games). Why IW chose a different dev company's own anti-hacking system instead of using a third party is beyond me. Console version seems to be fine, so if you are really dead-set on playing this game and enjoying it, buy an xbox.… Expand
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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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