Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. ZackRezowalli
    Dec 5, 2009
    10
    Modern Warfare 2 has taken everything that made the first Modern Warfare so popular and jacked it up. The game is exiting and will keep your heart rate up.
  3. marine0352
    Dec 4, 2009
    3
    It's very meh. The single player was okay, nothing to write home about. Graphics looked nice I suppose. Total lack of flexibility in multiplayer, no dedicated servers, its all been said in other reviews, but still true.
  4. NormRyan
    Dec 4, 2009
    4
    I am only giving this game a 4 based on the spec ops and single player missions. The multiplayer is sad at best. It lags, the iwnet isnt secure and there are many hackers open port hacking players. I found this game to be the most anticipated and over rated game of the year.People bought this game thinking it would rival Modern Warefare 1, over all I believe it is the most disappointing I am only giving this game a 4 based on the spec ops and single player missions. The multiplayer is sad at best. It lags, the iwnet isnt secure and there are many hackers open port hacking players. I found this game to be the most anticipated and over rated game of the year.People bought this game thinking it would rival Modern Warefare 1, over all I believe it is the most disappointing game of the year.… Expand
  5. JamesM
    Dec 4, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers no profit. Forget about this horrible version.
  6. MephistoDelta
    Dec 4, 2009
    2
    I am so dissapointed with this title,the singleplayer is way too short, nice graphics tho....but we all know graphics don't make a game. The muliplayer is terrible, as every one has said no dedicated servers, laggy, no map selection, no leaning, no kicking etc etc. If I had know that the multiplayer had been so badly screwed up I would never have bought the game. Give me dedicated I am so dissapointed with this title,the singleplayer is way too short, nice graphics tho....but we all know graphics don't make a game. The muliplayer is terrible, as every one has said no dedicated servers, laggy, no map selection, no leaning, no kicking etc etc. If I had know that the multiplayer had been so badly screwed up I would never have bought the game. Give me dedicated servers and get rid of the stupid emblem crap...who actually cares that you are a "speed demon" or "Crate companion" In all, if you want to get cod mw2 for multiplayer, save your money, you'll be dissapointed!… Expand
  7. NiklasKnipschild
    Dec 4, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers complete fail.
  8. Alexa
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    This is just another one of those games that all the fags who are too insecure in their own masculinity to buy real video games, much less talk to girls, gets. I think the fact that people "don't care" about the un-dedicated servers issue just proves that they either have no spine, no brain, or no dick. Anyway you put it, they're not worth listening to.
  9. RenewN
    Dec 3, 2009
    4
    The Sp is short but good like a portal game the spec op is good and can give replay value but most people buy the game is for the multiplayer the vac system is alittle bad and hackers are problem but geting rid of dedi got rid of basicly the community sure it made every one go to a some what even playing field but some people want to play better people to get better and some people play The Sp is short but good like a portal game the spec op is good and can give replay value but most people buy the game is for the multiplayer the vac system is alittle bad and hackers are problem but geting rid of dedi got rid of basicly the community sure it made every one go to a some what even playing field but some people want to play better people to get better and some people play to talk to people somtimes i sometimes go to servers and go to spec just to talk and geting rid of lean was bad to me because i like lean and geting rid of the 60 max is bad because some people like the game to be chaotic and want large team battles but other then that they improved the MP they made the perks better customization of kill streak is cool no more martygrom spaming and the knife is not so glitched before so if your a player who like a even game dont like to talk and live in a populated place then go a head buy it if not then dont i gave it a 4 because it is a HUGE change and the negitives outweigh the postitives if you do not reach the requirement said 2 sentances ago then dont buy.… Expand
  10. ShahriarS
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    Modern Warfare 2.. Where to begin? Wooahh, wait I don't have to. Everything has already been said. This game is a port off the console version, and you know what that means right? absolute horse crap. Terrible LAAAAAG, Hackers/Cheaters, no dedicated servers, no community, no competitive clan battles AT ALL (impossible). This is pretty much Call of Duty 4 with polished graphics, and Modern Warfare 2.. Where to begin? Wooahh, wait I don't have to. Everything has already been said. This game is a port off the console version, and you know what that means right? absolute horse crap. Terrible LAAAAAG, Hackers/Cheaters, no dedicated servers, no community, no competitive clan battles AT ALL (impossible). This is pretty much Call of Duty 4 with polished graphics, and everything good about multilayer striped down to it's very core. Don't make the mistake the other 1 million people did buying this game. Wait until FREE DLC is released which gives you dedicated servers. Which by the looks of it, we're not going to get.. 3 weeks since the game has been released, and not even a single patch has been released by IW.… Expand
  11. Anon
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    Anyone who gave this game 8 or higher is obviously an xbox fanboy or a noob to pc gaming. You kiddies shouldn't even be playing an M rated game anyway. The game's single player is just a rail-shooter disguised as an fps. The multiplayer is terrible, it's understandable that console kiddies need a one button procedure for joining games because a server browser is "too Anyone who gave this game 8 or higher is obviously an xbox fanboy or a noob to pc gaming. You kiddies shouldn't even be playing an M rated game anyway. The game's single player is just a rail-shooter disguised as an fps. The multiplayer is terrible, it's understandable that console kiddies need a one button procedure for joining games because a server browser is "too complicated" for them, but why did they bring this failed model to us PC gamers? This game's been totally nerfed and dumbed down for the masses of casuals and retards out there, sadly they don't know any better and have no idea what they're missing out on. Another IW ruined this game is so they could force PC gamers to pay $10 for every new map pack and other lame DLC. I guess game developers are getting greedy after seeing how much money can be made off of xbox kiddies who use mommies credit card to buy DLC, so now they are trying to milk money out of PC gamers too. Sorry IW, your scam isn't going to work, PC gamers know better amd are not as stupid as xbox or ps3 gamers.… Expand
  12. ChrisM
    Dec 3, 2009
    1
    The singleplayer is great but to short. The Special Ops Modus is very cool. But multiplayer is not so great as Call of Duty 4 MP. Lags, host changing , no team balance , no dedicated server (ruins the MP ),high ping and no mods are terrible. I have played to Level 70(no Prestige) on MP. 4 1/2 hours of singleplayer and 90 hours of multiplayer and some hours Spec Op Modus. 1 Point for The singleplayer is great but to short. The Special Ops Modus is very cool. But multiplayer is not so great as Call of Duty 4 MP. Lags, host changing , no team balance , no dedicated server (ruins the MP ),high ping and no mods are terrible. I have played to Level 70(no Prestige) on MP. 4 1/2 hours of singleplayer and 90 hours of multiplayer and some hours Spec Op Modus. 1 Point for Special Ops Modus and Singleplayer and no Point for the Multiplayer(on beginning pure fun but after some hours you see the problems of IWNet and the problems sucks hard. I hope for dedicated servers.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. JonathanA
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    Great Singleplayer storyline that ties in well with COD4. Excelent graphics and visual effects. Multiplayer has plenty of customization, playablility, and also very realistic in my opinion.
  15. FrazerS
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    As Yahtzee said in his review about this game; "it's about 6 hours long but cutting out all my deaths, all the plot points which didn't make sense and all the time hiding behind walls waiting for blood to fall off of my face and it comes to about 15 minutes". For the price it is, it's terrible in value for money and i'm sure i'm not the only one who realises that As Yahtzee said in his review about this game; "it's about 6 hours long but cutting out all my deaths, all the plot points which didn't make sense and all the time hiding behind walls waiting for blood to fall off of my face and it comes to about 15 minutes". For the price it is, it's terrible in value for money and i'm sure i'm not the only one who realises that masking a game in good graphics doesn't make the gameplay any better. The fact that dedicated servers aren't around clearly shows that Robert Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, has finally gone insane and wants to drain as much money out of this dying cash cow as possible while saving as much money as possible such as putting no effort into the PC version and keeping it as a console port. Last time i buy a Call of Duty game, i'm going back to Battlefield.… Expand
  16. PumpkinReaper
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    The 0 is for multiplayer, even if you compare the console version to the previous version there's a lot of problems that hurt the game. For one thing, the spawn points are far more random instead of being vaguely on opposite sides of the map, so now you may end up having someone spawn directly behind you OR you may spawn on a grenade and so on. It just was shoddily done and the The 0 is for multiplayer, even if you compare the console version to the previous version there's a lot of problems that hurt the game. For one thing, the spawn points are far more random instead of being vaguely on opposite sides of the map, so now you may end up having someone spawn directly behind you OR you may spawn on a grenade and so on. It just was shoddily done and the respawn system should of had a lot more work done. Knifing is just ridiculous in this, sure it should be a little viable at least for screwing around, but right now it's pretty much dominating, how is sneaking around stabbing everyone even remotely how modern warfare is carried out? Noob Tubing is still existent in the game, one of the only other real problems in the first modern warfare (the other being martyrdom and how rampant it was) and it isn't entertaining when players will just rush in, use up their grenade launcher shot and then die, usually killing someone else in the process. All of these and more could of been alleviated slightly more if the PC version had dedicated servers (moderators to keep things in check and custom rules, along with people knowing where they can go when they just want to play with a specific ruleset). Also no modding = less replayability for a game after you've gotten all you can get out of it.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. noelc
    Dec 2, 2009
    3
    Played this game a ton. Single player is awesome but way too short for $60. Online play is pretty bad. Servers lag a bunch. Can't kick people easily that I can tell. I wish I hadn't paid $60...its a bad precedent to set that developers think they can get that much for a game that takes about 6 hours to finish.
  19. lolz@IW
    Dec 2, 2009
    3
    so many glitches in MP javelin glitch , care package infinite glitch , Care package sprint glitch. They even posted them all on youtube and linked it to IW forums and the moderators dont even delete the topics so like 1/4 games i get into someone is trying to glitch with those or get under the map... SP is alright i guess its short story is sorta wierd but its a amazing experiance first so many glitches in MP javelin glitch , care package infinite glitch , Care package sprint glitch. They even posted them all on youtube and linked it to IW forums and the moderators dont even delete the topics so like 1/4 games i get into someone is trying to glitch with those or get under the map... SP is alright i guess its short story is sorta wierd but its a amazing experiance first time threw. They need to fix MP and BALANCE it cause atm it feels like Modernwarfare beta 2.0… Expand
  20. StaleNut
    Dec 2, 2009
    1
    If your looking for an engrossing multiplayer experience that will give countless hours of fun look elsewhere. The single player is ok but very short. I would call this game a day rental if PC users had that privledge.
  21. oliverh
    Dec 2, 2009
    0
    multiplayer without dedicated servers and vac instead of punkbuster ...
  22. retu.
    Dec 2, 2009
    7
    The sp mission rates a 8 for eye-candy but the "plot" is bone-headedly stupid. The icing on the cake are the "stirring" quotes from Kennedy, Eisenhower, and ... Dick Cheney?? I literally laughed out loud. This is a $20 mission pack that sells for $60. Life is too busy for mp - sounds like that's just as well from other reviews. But this vote is based on sp only. I'd suggest The sp mission rates a 8 for eye-candy but the "plot" is bone-headedly stupid. The icing on the cake are the "stirring" quotes from Kennedy, Eisenhower, and ... Dick Cheney?? I literally laughed out loud. This is a $20 mission pack that sells for $60. Life is too busy for mp - sounds like that's just as well from other reviews. But this vote is based on sp only. I'd suggest waiting for the price to come down - waaay down.… Expand
  23. DigitzO
    Dec 2, 2009
    2
    Without dedicated servers, I've lost all control of what I wanna play. I have to painfully sit and wait through bad maps that I'm not interested in. I've seen many hackers online and there isn't anything you can do about it. There are a couple maps that I would love to play around the clock...but, I can't. So I've went back to CSS 2 weeks ago and haven't Without dedicated servers, I've lost all control of what I wanna play. I have to painfully sit and wait through bad maps that I'm not interested in. I've seen many hackers online and there isn't anything you can do about it. There are a couple maps that I would love to play around the clock...but, I can't. So I've went back to CSS 2 weeks ago and haven't looked back. But hey, they got my money so what do they care ?… Expand
  24. JamesG
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    This game's SP and MP are amazing experiences. I have never actually experienced many problems with the MP and im not sure why people complain so much. The MP has been improved a lot more with more weapons, improved perk system and just more everything. This is a definite buy for FPS gamers. If you don't buy this you are missing out.
  25. [ANONYMOUS]
    Dec 1, 2009
    1
    The 1 is for the multiplayer. No dedicated servers = no map choice, no kicking/banning hackers, random lag and stability issues as each game is hosted by a player, and did I mention the hacking players that you can't get rid of?
  26. SebastianK.
    Dec 1, 2009
    4
    The game started awesome to me. Always heard good things about CoD4, so I thought I'd give MW2 a try. Single player campaign was fun, though short, but than some friends had me start in the multiplayer part... What a laugh, people shout LAG at each other all the time (which is oh so true), Servers get you kicked out all the time, connection problems all over. Reading some of these The game started awesome to me. Always heard good things about CoD4, so I thought I'd give MW2 a try. Single player campaign was fun, though short, but than some friends had me start in the multiplayer part... What a laugh, people shout LAG at each other all the time (which is oh so true), Servers get you kicked out all the time, connection problems all over. Reading some of these comments I saw some of the console probs with P2P and looking into the MW2 folder there really is stuff about the dreaded P2P. WHY ON EARTH did Infinity Ward turn their backs on PC gamers? We're the ones who made CoD4 a BIG hit! Anyways, don't think about buying it. Enough people already made that mistake. Better wait untill some better features are implented (Free features; not the aweful DLC packs which cost you even more money)… Expand
  27. RoyW.
    Dec 1, 2009
    8
    I think this game is great. I'm gaming for several years and shooters are mostly in my gaming favorites list. Playing CoD 4 (MW1) for a long time and loved it. Downsides are of course the lack of dedicated servers (wars are hard to arrange) and problems connecting with friends in a party (sometimes it takes forever before I can get into a server).
  28. ChrisB.
    Dec 1, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers meaning lag, no mods, having to play with perks, no competetive scene. Not a fan of IWNET and have already lost interest in this game. Back to cod 4.
  29. DaveP
    Nov 30, 2009
    2
    Common SP is great and the story get real guys. What the hell even happened in that game someone plz explain?! The MP is good but mpa recycling and the glitches suck. One time is was in the middle of shooting somebody and it transported me across the map! Not to mention the whole head shot with a sub-machine gun a couple times almost always losses to melee. Even when you watch the Common SP is great and the story get real guys. What the hell even happened in that game someone plz explain?! The MP is good but mpa recycling and the glitches suck. One time is was in the middle of shooting somebody and it transported me across the map! Not to mention the whole head shot with a sub-machine gun a couple times almost always losses to melee. Even when you watch the killscreen it shows them injured then they stab you WTF?… Expand
  30. 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
  31. ChristianL
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    I have been playing this game since the day it came out... i beat the campaign (which was amazing by the way) in under 6 hours on Normal. I play on a PC which allows me to amp the graphics up to Extra settings and not experience a bit of lag. I have yet to run into ANY hackers or mod-players. Yes there may be the rare lagging room but it occurs A LOT less then people are saying. I have I have been playing this game since the day it came out... i beat the campaign (which was amazing by the way) in under 6 hours on Normal. I play on a PC which allows me to amp the graphics up to Extra settings and not experience a bit of lag. I have yet to run into ANY hackers or mod-players. Yes there may be the rare lagging room but it occurs A LOT less then people are saying. I have had no problems with game play Online or not. I give the Graphics am A++ The AI an A+ the game play a A and the online play B due to Rude gamers. Other then that the game is amazing :) and i enjoy every minute of it.… Expand
  32. DannyE
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    Cool game, lagg is a serieus issue for most people with no descent connection. They often do not know they did are causing the lagg with there weak hosting power. Incredible single player, nice story, but expected more from a 10 gb game. Multiplayer is very nice, no more puzzling voor de beginners with joinen a game by clicking on a server, it now is a perfect beginner friendly game, Cool game, lagg is a serieus issue for most people with no descent connection. They often do not know they did are causing the lagg with there weak hosting power. Incredible single player, nice story, but expected more from a 10 gb game. Multiplayer is very nice, no more puzzling voor de beginners with joinen a game by clicking on a server, it now is a perfect beginner friendly game, which can be played on a high level skill with clans.… Expand
  33. EdwardA
    Nov 29, 2009
    2
    Although the SP version on single player is fun and entertaining, it is NOT worth the price increase. The MP side on this series has always had great online playability because the dedicated servers and admins getting rid of the cheaters, I got this game on the day of release... I`m not all thrilled with its performance. Lag issues and the time it takes to actually play the game is enough Although the SP version on single player is fun and entertaining, it is NOT worth the price increase. The MP side on this series has always had great online playability because the dedicated servers and admins getting rid of the cheaters, I got this game on the day of release... I`m not all thrilled with its performance. Lag issues and the time it takes to actually play the game is enough for me not to ever buy another IWNet operated game again, Lets not go into the hackers that are infesting this PC version either… Expand
  34. Brian
    Nov 29, 2009
    0
    So infinity ward decided to force the same experience on pc gamers that the 360 masses are limited to? Ridiculous. If I wanted to play console games i would own a 250 dollar console and not a 3000 dollar gaming pc. Fortunately they havent really forced me into anything as they will not be seeing a penny of my money for this garbage. Just glad I had a friend let me experience it on his So infinity ward decided to force the same experience on pc gamers that the 360 masses are limited to? Ridiculous. If I wanted to play console games i would own a 250 dollar console and not a 3000 dollar gaming pc. Fortunately they havent really forced me into anything as they will not be seeing a penny of my money for this garbage. Just glad I had a friend let me experience it on his xbox so i knew not to purchase it for my pc. Guess I will stick to COD4 and COD World at War until Infinity Ward gets its head out of its fourth point of contact. Nuff said!… Expand
  35. TommyC
    Nov 29, 2009
    5
    I give it a 5. The SP was pretty cool but too short. The MP is fucking ridiculous I cant believe they have no dedicated servers I hope they fix this shit but wish in one hand and shit in the other see which one fills up faster. IW has fucked over this game really bad I choose to play on PC because I hate console P2P and now they bring it to PC. Also I have noticed AIM botters and plus you I give it a 5. The SP was pretty cool but too short. The MP is fucking ridiculous I cant believe they have no dedicated servers I hope they fix this shit but wish in one hand and shit in the other see which one fills up faster. IW has fucked over this game really bad I choose to play on PC because I hate console P2P and now they bring it to PC. Also I have noticed AIM botters and plus you have mic spammers lack of ded. servers means we can get rid of these shit heads thank you IWNet you can suck a fat c0ck.… Expand
  36. ScottK
    Nov 29, 2009
    1
    The graphics are great, gameplay is fun. How ever, Infinity Ward completlt screwed up the online play. The lag is terrible, it takes over 2minutes just to get a map started, and the aimbots/cheaters are all over the place. Plus when ever I launch multi-player I get constant warnings from my anti-virus program. It seems I am not the only one getting these warnings either. Just stay away The graphics are great, gameplay is fun. How ever, Infinity Ward completlt screwed up the online play. The lag is terrible, it takes over 2minutes just to get a map started, and the aimbots/cheaters are all over the place. Plus when ever I launch multi-player I get constant warnings from my anti-virus program. It seems I am not the only one getting these warnings either. Just stay away from this head-ache of a game!!! Eigh, did they ever mess this one up good!!!… Expand
  37. 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
  38. TaylorS.
    Nov 28, 2009
    10
    everyone who complains about this game is playing it on the PC and cant get over no dedicated servers. Get over it, its not that big of a deal. My friend downloaded it off of steam and loves it as much as i do even though i own it on a PS3. these game is near perfection and is easily one of the best games of 2009. The story is more complicated ( sometimes hard to understand ) and is everyone who complains about this game is playing it on the PC and cant get over no dedicated servers. Get over it, its not that big of a deal. My friend downloaded it off of steam and loves it as much as i do even though i own it on a PS3. these game is near perfection and is easily one of the best games of 2009. The story is more complicated ( sometimes hard to understand ) and is filled with some of the greatest moments in gaming. Spec ops is great fun in co op or online. And of course the competitive multiplayer is even better than in call of duty 4. i applaud IW on another amazing game which has already sucked up hours of my life… Expand
  39. AubronW
    Nov 27, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated servers ruined this game for me. Sadly and understandably, Steam doesn't have a return policy. This means that I can't play it after the single player campaign, because all we do is LAN games on hall at my university. The single player took me about 4 hours to beat, so that's what, $15 per hour to Infinity Ward for screwing me over? Luckily I've The lack of dedicated servers ruined this game for me. Sadly and understandably, Steam doesn't have a return policy. This means that I can't play it after the single player campaign, because all we do is LAN games on hall at my university. The single player took me about 4 hours to beat, so that's what, $15 per hour to Infinity Ward for screwing me over? Luckily I've prevented most everyone else on hall from falling into this trap. Congrats IW, but see if I buy your next game.… Expand
  40. FredD
    Nov 27, 2009
    9
    Its unbelievable to me that people are giving MW2 0's just because it lacks dedicated servers and mods. Ironically there is almost a 10 point difference in the metascore from the Xbox version and the PC version of this game. It's probably one of the first times Ive seen this on metacritic. For one it's time that PC players take the golden spoon out of their mouths and Its unbelievable to me that people are giving MW2 0's just because it lacks dedicated servers and mods. Ironically there is almost a 10 point difference in the metascore from the Xbox version and the PC version of this game. It's probably one of the first times Ive seen this on metacritic. For one it's time that PC players take the golden spoon out of their mouths and realize that PCs are slowly being relegated and consoles are becoming the premier medium for most games. Lack of dedicated servers is an issue really only for players who want to play competitively in clans, and since this probably includes less than 10% of the overall player base I can't really see why that alone should make the game a whole 10 points lower than it's Xbox counterpart. If you liked MW1 you will enjoy MW2. Yes there aren't any new profound changes to MW2, and thats mainly because it's a sequel. It amazes me how Halo 1-3 got so much hype and such great reviews when really all that changed was like dual wield and the maps. No one complained then, and no one should be complaining now about MW2. As far as the lag is concerned if you've played the game in the past week or two you'll notice the lag (atleast for me), on a wireless 3mpbs Down and 1mbps Up connection is almost unnoticeable.… Expand
  41. JeffG.
    Nov 27, 2009
    7
    Way too short for $60.00! The multiplayerseems like it was made for a console first.. .and then for the PC gamer. Which personally, I feel slapped in the face by. Let us not forget that COD was, and should ALWAYS be a PC=Platform first game! PC gamers are the ones who made this franchise the huge success it is today. . . For Infinity ward to drop the dedicated server and go with some B.S. Way too short for $60.00! The multiplayerseems like it was made for a console first.. .and then for the PC gamer. Which personally, I feel slapped in the face by. Let us not forget that COD was, and should ALWAYS be a PC=Platform first game! PC gamers are the ones who made this franchise the huge success it is today. . . For Infinity ward to drop the dedicated server and go with some B.S. "IW NEt" shit just plan sucks! Now. . .those of us who no better are FORCED to play with crybabt 12 year olds. . .internet jackasses and those who seem to only play online to ruin other peoples experience - and we can't even "kick" these punks anymore - SUCK!!! It is sad to say. . .but BF2 and the first Modern Warfare are STILL the only two military-style shooters worth playing online.… Expand
  42. RC
    Nov 27, 2009
    10
    I seriously don't know what people are complaining about. The multiplayer is absolutely flawless, so far every game i played had not once lagged. The story line is good, graphics are good, everything is good. The storyline may be short, however it's actually re-playable. It's been years since I played a singleplayer storyline that was actually re-playable.
  43. AwesomeGame
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    Im seriously getting tired of people bitching about this game on the pc. "Oh no, they took out dedicated servers, now I need to actually play the game and deal with people who use grenade launchers and martyrdom." FUCKING DEAL WITH IT!!!!! The lack of servers is a good thing, that way there are no console messages that tell you what you can and cant do, which is retarded. And people bash Im seriously getting tired of people bitching about this game on the pc. "Oh no, they took out dedicated servers, now I need to actually play the game and deal with people who use grenade launchers and martyrdom." FUCKING DEAL WITH IT!!!!! The lack of servers is a good thing, that way there are no console messages that tell you what you can and cant do, which is retarded. And people bash the good parts of the game just because they're angry little douches. Its a good game, people are just tools.… Expand
  44. David
    Nov 26, 2009
    1
    Awful single player with more holes in it than the titanic. Modern Warfare 2 adds a whole new trick of "Nikolai Ex Machina" and Nikolai will come forth and hence save the day. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. The plot of the story is laughable on the second playthrough. Also, the Multiplayer is laggy and has an unsurprising amount of hackers and pirates who have managed Awful single player with more holes in it than the titanic. Modern Warfare 2 adds a whole new trick of "Nikolai Ex Machina" and Nikolai will come forth and hence save the day. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. The plot of the story is laughable on the second playthrough. Also, the Multiplayer is laggy and has an unsurprising amount of hackers and pirates who have managed to find their way on to abuse you. Of course there are a few, but there we go. Many players claim they have next to no lag, and have the full proverbial bars. Compared to a dedicated server, these things happen ny on never. Oh yes, I play in England. Why the hell have I been auto connected to people playing in Vietnam? To hear people say that "It's matchmaking system is FINE" with the big unpopulated maps and lag is laughable. The longevity of Call of Duty 4 will hopefully outlast this and the people daft enough to pick up a copy are to be pitied. It's a sad day when one of the biggest games of all time turns out to be a flop and people are in heavy denial that it's sub-par. Would be a four, but averaged for the amount of "OMG EXCELLENT BESTEST GAME EVUR!!!111" people.… Expand
  45. Slawo
    Nov 26, 2009
    2
    I announced I would buy the game this week to my colleagues... I was frowned upon for that... They let me try the game and guess what... it's a decent shooter... But it's not really what you would expect of a real COD. It's more like a mod, with no dedicated servers and no proper controls (no leaning etc...). I feel sorry for the devs who had to work on that.
  46. stephanm
    Nov 26, 2009
    7
    The single player campain is to short. At the multiplayer the steam had some problems to find quick a good server, or when the game will start I`ll be kiked, why? Moreover the Grafik performance must improve, I want to play with the setting extra, and not high, because my grafik card can manage this but the game not.
  47. JoshuaN
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    This game is a welcome addition to the Call of Duty series. Sure it may have taken out a few things, but honestly the only people really making a fuss out of this game are the ones who play this far too much to notice actual flaws. The gun selection is great, and I RARELY see any hackers. Not only that, it's the fact that also many of the complaints so far on Metacrtic have been This game is a welcome addition to the Call of Duty series. Sure it may have taken out a few things, but honestly the only people really making a fuss out of this game are the ones who play this far too much to notice actual flaws. The gun selection is great, and I RARELY see any hackers. Not only that, it's the fact that also many of the complaints so far on Metacrtic have been about no dedicated servers. With so many people who have actually bought this it's suprising even for the fact that there are people who DON'T just simply create a server. The graphics are a tier up from the original Modern Warfare, as well as the story plot following prior 5 years after the events of the first one as well. It's really where the fact that a lot of the new additions kind of hurt the game, such as some of the new kill streak perks as well as some of the minor lag caused by games. In some ways it's actually better where now only 18 people are accepted on servers. Imagine the lag fest caused by 30 people on each team just shoot left and right. To whom all those that said that the game steps away from realism, that's esentially the point of a video game. Modern Warfare 2 goes back the original roots of video gaming, not any of this one hit one kill bull. In conclusion, great game, so it gets a great review with a few small flaws.… Expand
  48. Ryan
    Nov 25, 2009
    0
    This would have been such a good game for pc but they forgot about their fans. Scratch that - they told their fans to go fuck themselves. No dedicated servers is the main issue, with the matchmaking being HORRIBLY laggy, and that's not to mention all the other things that are missing when you can't join a dedicated server of your liking. I beat the campaign in 6 hours on This would have been such a good game for pc but they forgot about their fans. Scratch that - they told their fans to go fuck themselves. No dedicated servers is the main issue, with the matchmaking being HORRIBLY laggy, and that's not to mention all the other things that are missing when you can't join a dedicated server of your liking. I beat the campaign in 6 hours on Veteran, and the new death streaks/perks reward you for getting your ass kicked. They even lowered the player count all the way down from 60 to 18. Call of Duty 4 is a MUCH better game. Please do not waste your money on this shit.… Expand
  49. TylerJ
    Nov 25, 2009
    10
    This game is amazing. It countinues to amuse my friends and I on a day to day basis. Yes, I have it for the PC, the all the bitching about the servers is rediculus! Its matchmaking system is FINE, there is no problem with it, and there is little to no lag, and the only time there is some, is when a guy with a computer thats not up to standards accidently becomes host. Im not giving this a This game is amazing. It countinues to amuse my friends and I on a day to day basis. Yes, I have it for the PC, the all the bitching about the servers is rediculus! Its matchmaking system is FINE, there is no problem with it, and there is little to no lag, and the only time there is some, is when a guy with a computer thats not up to standards accidently becomes host. Im not giving this a 10 because im a hard core call of duty gamer, ive played 4 & 5, but this game is awesome, there are absolutely no problems with it, except that im not very good… Expand
  50. GarrettM
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    So many people are over exaggerate about the lack of dedicated servers. Sure it was great for the first Modern Warfare....but matchmaking doesnt make Modern Warfare 2 terrible! Occasionally theres a slow server but in my opinion the matchmaking service works quite well. Ive maybe had one bad server since I started playing. I believe the only real downfall of the multiplayer is the fact So many people are over exaggerate about the lack of dedicated servers. Sure it was great for the first Modern Warfare....but matchmaking doesnt make Modern Warfare 2 terrible! Occasionally theres a slow server but in my opinion the matchmaking service works quite well. Ive maybe had one bad server since I started playing. I believe the only real downfall of the multiplayer is the fact that you can only have up to 18 players all together in a game, but that doesnt take the fun away. Unlike Modern Warfare 1 this game has so many extra features, perks, weapons and cool new attachments as well. All in all this is the most realistic looking game I have ever played...in mulitplayer the map "Afghan" looks soo realistic with the sand and the plan...before you jump on the band wagon about how terrible this game is because there aren't dedicated servers try it out for yourself like I did...I was hesitant but I found this was a great game.… Expand
  51. EricS
    Nov 25, 2009
    2
    It would have got a 10 if it had everything. 9 with just lean missing 8 if it wasn't just a console port 5 if dedicated servers weren't taken out 3 if their VAC actually got rid of the 1-40 players that already have hacks after 2 weeks of play. 2 if they included /record and mods. So they get a 2. Single player and spec ops are enjoyable...but until they fix many mistakes in It would have got a 10 if it had everything. 9 with just lean missing 8 if it wasn't just a console port 5 if dedicated servers weren't taken out 3 if their VAC actually got rid of the 1-40 players that already have hacks after 2 weeks of play. 2 if they included /record and mods. So they get a 2. Single player and spec ops are enjoyable...but until they fix many mistakes in multiplayer you are just buying a game for a 4-5 hour singleplayer and 4-5 hour spec ops game.… Expand
  52. MichaelP
    Nov 25, 2009
    2
    dumbed down for consoles and it shows, add certain perks and you can shoot through most anything, now this may be necessary for controller users on console but for PC gamers it's simply NOT required. Watch in surprise as you take cover only to find the player with an assault rifle shoot you through the wall from the other end of the map. Infinity Ward it's pitiful.
  53. MartinT
    Nov 24, 2009
    3
    I give it a 3, because i loved the SP, and if i wana play a MP match alone i guess IWnet is OK. But a terrible lobby-shit-party-funcion pretty much destrøys everything that was fun with CoD4. If IW don't get their fingers out of their asses, dont bother buying the game, download SP, ditch MP.
  54. justposted
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    Honestly, there is waaay too much complaining about this game. I am in the UK with a decent internet connection and multiplayer, whilst a bit annoying because you have less control over who you play with and lacking hardcore mode, is great. No significant lag, no cheating that I have seen or heard of (other than the usual groundless accusations, as on COD4) and a lot of really great maps Honestly, there is waaay too much complaining about this game. I am in the UK with a decent internet connection and multiplayer, whilst a bit annoying because you have less control over who you play with and lacking hardcore mode, is great. No significant lag, no cheating that I have seen or heard of (other than the usual groundless accusations, as on COD4) and a lot of really great maps ranging from open to close quarters (20 as standard, rather than the 10 or so in COD4). Graphics look great, single player mission is excellent, special ops easily doubles the singleplayer experience in terms of time and interest. All in all, a really great game. Just needs a tweak to multiplayer to sort out the matchmaking and allow dedis/mods and it'll be spot on. I speak, by the way, with about 15 days (i.e. 15x24 horus) of play on COD4, so I know what I'm looking for, though I'm hardly a pro.… Expand
  55. JamieW
    Nov 24, 2009
    4
    If your looking for a game better or the same as the first MW game for the pc dont go for this game. The campaigns descent but the multiplayer is deeply overshadowed by the first MW. The online matchmaking is a joke where you just get throwen into a random server full of people you dont know. Unlike the old game where you could go onto a server of your choosing where u would recognise and If your looking for a game better or the same as the first MW game for the pc dont go for this game. The campaigns descent but the multiplayer is deeply overshadowed by the first MW. The online matchmaking is a joke where you just get throwen into a random server full of people you dont know. Unlike the old game where you could go onto a server of your choosing where u would recognise and play with regular users on that server.… Expand
  56. AnthonyO
    Nov 23, 2009
    0
    This past weekend I took part in a COD4 Tourney at a LAN, several months ago in planning MW2 was favored over the COD4 as the "Latest and greatest" but alas we host the server and run a competitive mod to keep things balenced and as such MW2 just wouldn't have worked. Several people had the game and were playing it, but were able to beat the game and play in the tourneys during the This past weekend I took part in a COD4 Tourney at a LAN, several months ago in planning MW2 was favored over the COD4 as the "Latest and greatest" but alas we host the server and run a competitive mod to keep things balenced and as such MW2 just wouldn't have worked. Several people had the game and were playing it, but were able to beat the game and play in the tourneys during the LAN. When I asked about the multilayer they simply said they go back to COD4 to play online. From this experience I have to say that IW has made it clear they do not see the PC community as a worthwhile venture, I for one have lost all faith I had in IW and the people there to produce even a mediocre game ever again.… Expand
  57. JakeLord
    Nov 23, 2009
    3
    The game was fun for a while but then i realized well since theres no modding the single player was realeased on pc with many errors some still not fixed the game was exciting in single player and then about 12 matches of multi now i find myself playing l4d2, garrys mod , and even older games before i play modern warfare 2 the lack of moding and dedicated servers ruins the pc experience The game was fun for a while but then i realized well since theres no modding the single player was realeased on pc with many errors some still not fixed the game was exciting in single player and then about 12 matches of multi now i find myself playing l4d2, garrys mod , and even older games before i play modern warfare 2 the lack of moding and dedicated servers ruins the pc experience so maybe IW needs to take some hints from Valve… Expand
  58. FatMan
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    OK. I don't understand you people. Really. No dedicated servers and the game suddenly gets so much hate, i don't get it. I personally have no problems with stock maps, which are actually not bad. The 9v9 multiplayer I actually praise because the server doesn't get congested. The multiplayer has expanded from CoD 4 in my opinion. If you were worried about hackers and OK. I don't understand you people. Really. No dedicated servers and the game suddenly gets so much hate, i don't get it. I personally have no problems with stock maps, which are actually not bad. The 9v9 multiplayer I actually praise because the server doesn't get congested. The multiplayer has expanded from CoD 4 in my opinion. If you were worried about hackers and cheaters I'd think you're crazy. Seriously. I'm level 35 now and there had not been a single hacker on VAC-secured servers. Now this is probably because of steam, and that's a good thing. If you fear hackers buy off from steam, it's not as bad as people say it is. I enjoy the multiplayer for what it has, not what it doesn't. The singleplayer wasn't bad either, and there were some cool parts. This is my personal opinion, it may not be yours, but you should consider the ups and downs of this game, not just the downs.… Expand
  59. MummblesFM
    Nov 23, 2009
    2
    The single player was very good, lots of pretties and new features, lacking some older features that im sure will be missed, like leaning. most of the guns felt the same, no advantage for most of them save for a select few. gave the single player a 2/5 The multiplayer... was ok at first same misgivings as the singleplayer, never got to play with the pretties because of the lag and The single player was very good, lots of pretties and new features, lacking some older features that im sure will be missed, like leaning. most of the guns felt the same, no advantage for most of them save for a select few. gave the single player a 2/5 The multiplayer... was ok at first same misgivings as the singleplayer, never got to play with the pretties because of the lag and constant disconnections. i cant give this a good rating. it would have gotten a 2/5 but it doesnt have the option for my clan to continue our dedicated server, so i give this a 2/10. maybe theyll patch it. i might play again, for now it goes in the box with all the other disappointing games ive bought over the years.… Expand
  60. TrevorR
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    Come on really guys? Zeroes? You people whine and complain about the smallest aspects of the game. This is the best game of the decade, yet all of your comments should be directed towards your own internet provider. I have never experienced large volumes of lag, nor have I seen anybody cheat. The multiplayer is extremely fair and balenced. There are hundreds of weapon configurations you Come on really guys? Zeroes? You people whine and complain about the smallest aspects of the game. This is the best game of the decade, yet all of your comments should be directed towards your own internet provider. I have never experienced large volumes of lag, nor have I seen anybody cheat. The multiplayer is extremely fair and balenced. There are hundreds of weapon configurations you can tailor to your specific playing style. PC users need to stop whining and get over "how I would have done it" and see this game for what it is: a masterpeice. Buy this game.… Expand
  61. EarthwormJ
    Nov 23, 2009
    9
    Contrary to all the haters, I really like this game. Single player rocks, and the story is nicely confusing on the surface but holds up if you think about it, and Spec Ops is a blast. Multiplayer is actually good, at least for me. This is probably because I've always had to deal with 100-150 ping, seeing as I have a really crappy internet connection. And i thought I'd be unhappy Contrary to all the haters, I really like this game. Single player rocks, and the story is nicely confusing on the surface but holds up if you think about it, and Spec Ops is a blast. Multiplayer is actually good, at least for me. This is probably because I've always had to deal with 100-150 ping, seeing as I have a really crappy internet connection. And i thought I'd be unhappy with small matches, seeing as I always gravitated to the big ones in Mod1, but it's actually extremely fun, mainly because the maps are small enough to fit the number of players, there's less random death from explosives/snipers (though people still do abuse the grenade launcher, which pushes my buttons), and you can actually hold a grudge and get some satisfaction out of backstabbing the guy who just blew your head off, making MP in Mod2 more satisfying, for me, than the legions of random players I had to contend with in Mod1. But again, this just might be me. The lack of dedicated servers is annoying, and VAC is not nearly as good at policing non-Valve games, but hackers actually, in a certain perverse sense, make the game more fun, because, as I said, it's much more satisfying to kill a hacker when there's only eight players total. Further, seeing as I have crappy ping, I don't really like the matchmaking, because I always liked to find the lowest ping game available, and the matchmaking has some weird protocol that excludes me from those matches because I have high ping. Also, the claim that matchmaking will put you with people close to your own rank is mostly for naught, so don't get your hopes up. But, all in all, this game is actually excellent, with the exception of a few minor gripes. Buy it, though, chances are, you already have, seeing as the game's already sold at least ten million copies. Take that boycotters.… Expand
  62. Derick
    Nov 23, 2009
    0
    Singleplayer is short, but the campaign is exciting and fast paced, I completed it in just under 5 hours, but the missions are absolutely breathtaking graphics wise. HOWEVER... I don't buy a call of duty game to play single player. The matchmaking system that they have implemented works fine if you live in a populated city where you can get lots of players from your area, but I feel Singleplayer is short, but the campaign is exciting and fast paced, I completed it in just under 5 hours, but the missions are absolutely breathtaking graphics wise. HOWEVER... I don't buy a call of duty game to play single player. The matchmaking system that they have implemented works fine if you live in a populated city where you can get lots of players from your area, but I feel bad for the players in Australia, and other areas where there isnt as many people. Being host for the game getting 0 ping, and everyone else getting 150-200, is kind of a joke, and when I end up hosting games, I get kill streaks of 20-30, and it's not even a challenge. The game isn't balanced for playing on PC, they took out LEAN. PINBALL MACHINES EVEN HAVE LEAN. Infinity Wards choice to take out lean is unnecessary, and just plain lazy. The IWnet system put into place to replace dedicated servers is a joke, the modding community, Clans, meeting people to play with is all dead. you join random games with random people all day, you don't know whether the game is going to lag or not, and that's if you can get in. Half the people playing don't have their routers set up properly to accept incoming connections, so when the game is set up, if IWnet picks a host without their router being set up properly, the entire lobby closes and you have to wait another full minute to HOPEFULLY find a host who can, I've waited 18 minutes to join a match due to bad luck with hosts. The PC version of this game might as well say "Xbox with keyboard and mouse support" as it is a direct port of the console version. If you have a widescreen monitor, the Field of View setting is set at a default 65 and you cannot change it, and they have a FPS cap put into place, so if you spent loads of cash on a gaming rig thats capable of pushing 200 fps in Crysis... well, good news. You're only going to get 90 fps in MW2. All in all, the pc version of this game falls short of expectations, and Infinity Ward messed up the entire community that made them popular by trying to turn the PC into a console. No admins, no servers, no clans, no community, all you are going to get is hackers running around 24/7 with aimbots and wallhacks. Too bad you can't return PC games.… Expand
  63. MatthewD
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    Amazing single player, not as good as the original Modern Warfare in this respect but still really good. Multiplayer is much better than the original though. This is the game to have if you want to play an FPS online. Ignore all the cries of dedicated server and mods. This is something the old players will have to get used to and opens up multiplayer to a much wider audience for the PC.
  64. JamesN
    Nov 22, 2009
    9
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is absolutely amazing. Campaign is short, but wow... it's bloody intense. This game is better than any other fps in every way. Yeah, there aren't any dedicated servers, it's not that bad. All yous who only complain about dedicated servers and give it a 1 probably havn't even played the game. I was originally part of the boycott, then i Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is absolutely amazing. Campaign is short, but wow... it's bloody intense. This game is better than any other fps in every way. Yeah, there aren't any dedicated servers, it's not that bad. All yous who only complain about dedicated servers and give it a 1 probably havn't even played the game. I was originally part of the boycott, then i decided to give this game a chance and now i LOVE IT. The matchmaking system is very good.. you join and you click find match.. then you just wait. What's so hard about that? Every match i've played in i had a 4 green bar connection. Just stop complaining. Get used to change, it's not even a big change. CoDMW2 is absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.… Expand
  65. LaneM
    Nov 22, 2009
    2
    When I heard rumor of the game I was excited but that drastically changed when I heard of the changes to the product. Changes that affects PC gamers. The apparent move from IW is to abandon the real development of the game and settling for a crippled version for all platforms. This in turn lines their pockets and slaps us PC guys in the face as without us and our devotion to the game they When I heard rumor of the game I was excited but that drastically changed when I heard of the changes to the product. Changes that affects PC gamers. The apparent move from IW is to abandon the real development of the game and settling for a crippled version for all platforms. This in turn lines their pockets and slaps us PC guys in the face as without us and our devotion to the game they would not have been able to go on. All this aside, the game plays easily. Deciding to take the single player out for a walk was no big thing. Fairly straight forward test yourself and it tells you a level to play or you can choose one. For me out of the box and running the test I was set to regular. As I knew I could do it over and over (I did it a few times to see what would happen) all results were the same. I was new to the controls and the weapons but the feel was still very much like COD4. I started at 11:00pm last night and finished at 5:30am I can tell you that it was very easy to go through the game and sis not present too many difficulties. Controls were comfortable and again were still COD4 at heart. With this in mind I wanted to see what else it could do. The good part for those that are excited about the game, Console or PC? What do you get that is different? From what I can tell it is all the same. There was no real difference and this was displeasing. The video and resolution on the pc was no different than on PS3. Well for my modest gaming rig, there were really no glitches of skipping. This I think is the thing that sets this game apart from others. However, the whole experience with a PC is that I should be able to get better performance at different settings. Did not fit or change much. This is the only thing that made me change the setting to a 3. I could not believe how easy it was to complete at regular. In the end there are no changes in the outcome. I thought that it was comical that the single player was so easy to win. The downside with MP (noob hell) is just that. Join any server and you get in the throes of a noob fest and are essentially Thermaled or Heartbeat Sensored down to nothingness. While these are great if you have them to use you are not able to use them at the beginning. I am not going to get into the PIMA feelings I have about all the new merit system. I was in for a bit and was totally missing the dedicated servers that were sitting across the globe. Writing this is making me want to change my review from a 3 to a 2 to prove a point to IW that their essential lust for a quick buck has driven me to return my game and plead for my money back. If that does not work I know that there is something I can do to trade for it. Thank you all who read this and those that don't well I am sure you do not need the experience.… Expand
  66. TonyW
    Nov 22, 2009
    1
    Single player is good but very short (Just over a day to finish). Multiplayer is terrible, no servers, bunny hoppers everywhere, no rules and no admins that enforce the rules that I've been a fan of....No blind nades, no bunny hopping and so on. So I am done with this game and IW/EA. If you really don't like your games show it by sending them to IW in Encino, Ca with a nice note Single player is good but very short (Just over a day to finish). Multiplayer is terrible, no servers, bunny hoppers everywhere, no rules and no admins that enforce the rules that I've been a fan of....No blind nades, no bunny hopping and so on. So I am done with this game and IW/EA. If you really don't like your games show it by sending them to IW in Encino, Ca with a nice note telling them where to put it.… Expand
  67. ANGELF
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    Besides having no dedicated server to play on, the fact that IW desided to go through STEAM for this game is incredulous. I am trying to play a game that I spent 60 bucks on IN STORE and I cant play because steam is going through routine maintenence. I payed for a DVD game. Not a downloadable game and I have to wait to play this game. Are you kidding me. Thanks for the bannana in the Tail Besides having no dedicated server to play on, the fact that IW desided to go through STEAM for this game is incredulous. I am trying to play a game that I spent 60 bucks on IN STORE and I cant play because steam is going through routine maintenence. I payed for a DVD game. Not a downloadable game and I have to wait to play this game. Are you kidding me. Thanks for the bannana in the Tail pipe IW.… Expand
  68. BrandonG
    Nov 22, 2009
    1
    Lets see - Game looks exactly the same no matter what resolution you run it at, due to the console type FOV. No dedicated servers. No LAN support. None of the guns have any recoil. Lots of screen tearing and terrible graphics. None of the realism from COD 4 prevails. The PC version literally feels like your playing on a console. Even has the big, ugly banners of a console game too. Some Lets see - Game looks exactly the same no matter what resolution you run it at, due to the console type FOV. No dedicated servers. No LAN support. None of the guns have any recoil. Lots of screen tearing and terrible graphics. None of the realism from COD 4 prevails. The PC version literally feels like your playing on a console. Even has the big, ugly banners of a console game too. Some of the achievements are stupid, such as one where if you change to the same class as the person who last killed you, you get an achievement award. Game is really really terrible. I quit the single player after about an hour. The multiplayer I played through 3 maps and haven't touched it again since the game came out. Its unfortunate that this game sold so many copies.… Expand
  69. AndyK
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    I'll start with the SP game. It's short, that's undeniable, though on veteran difficulty it is also painfully hard. The story is riveting, far better than COD4's. More than once i found myself totally engrossed with the characters, or pining to find out what was happening with other characters elsewhere in the world. The set-pieces are tough and always fun to play I'll start with the SP game. It's short, that's undeniable, though on veteran difficulty it is also painfully hard. The story is riveting, far better than COD4's. More than once i found myself totally engrossed with the characters, or pining to find out what was happening with other characters elsewhere in the world. The set-pieces are tough and always fun to play through, and the tension is palpable. Quite simply, when you get going in this, you will WANT to see it through, to see how it ends. The SO mode of SP gives a certain level of replayablitiy to the game, but it can sometimes feel arcadeish. Even so the games cinematic combat will quickly wash over you and you will find yourself engrossed in your mission. I would mark the game down one or two marks for this mode, but the SP and MP are well deserving of a 10 alone. Multiplayer is epic. Dragging that out would be pointless. The lack of dedicated servers does not make matchmaking worse, only different, and does away with annoying clan servers that insist on advertising themselves every ten seconds. There's a better variety in the perks from COD4. Weapons and attachments are also more numerous, with unlikely weapons such as the AA-12 fully automatic shotgun, and the heavy duty FIM118 Javelin seen in one of COD4's set-pieces, making very welcome apperances as unlockable weapons. This gives much more variety to players, from sinpers to anti-aircraft soldiers commonplace. The kill-streaks are one of the highpoints of MP warfare. Calling in AC-130 gunships, HIND's, Harriers and even the game ending Tactical Nuke is an endlessly fun part of the game. Theres a far greater variety here than COD4, with the ability to choose 3 out of approx. 20 for any one game. MP Lag varies, but is in reality a non-issue, and switching hosts mid game ( An effect of user hosted games ) is handled as well as could be asked. It's unfortunate the rap this game is getting from disgruntled gamers. 90% of the reviews you will find here are for lack of a better term. Butthurt. It's unlikely that many of the 0 raters have played this game significantly. Tragically, they have picked out a very small number of Issues ( Not even bugs ) and gone into a frenzy. Quite simply, in and so long as you are not a mentally incapable of accepting change in your videogames, you will get great enjoyment from MW2, wether in single player, multiplayer, or both.… Expand
  70. XaviarC
    Nov 22, 2009
    2
    I think I speak for many when I say that the multiplayer is what MADE the Call of Duty series. Mods and dedicated/private servers made it possible for the series to succeed. Without those features this type of game will be short lived and lackluster at best. The original content is nice but gets old and boring quick. Since this game IS part of a franchise, it has to be compared to I think I speak for many when I say that the multiplayer is what MADE the Call of Duty series. Mods and dedicated/private servers made it possible for the series to succeed. Without those features this type of game will be short lived and lackluster at best. The original content is nice but gets old and boring quick. Since this game IS part of a franchise, it has to be compared to it's predecessor. In that regard it simply fails to deliver an experience remotely comparable to its predecessors. If this game was NOT in the call of duty series, It would be worthy of a 6/10. But it IS in the Call of Duty series and simply fails to match any of its predecessors on any level. With the that said; 2/10 - Very poor.… Expand
  71. FrankV
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    I did not buy this game, but I did play the entire single player campaign all the way through - very good single player, but very short!! The multiplayer blows! The lack of dedicated server support means that I have to play with 12 year-old, bunny-hopping, foul-mouthed smacktards! I will not even play the Multiplayer UNLESS there is a dedicated server patch released for the PC!
  72. EvilAcid
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    no dedicated for 1 for 2 you have to open ports leaving you vulnerable to hackers well for 3 you will have to pay for content that came with the game to be unlocked down the line. 60$ was way to much for a game that has a value of 20$ bassed with the fact u can choose the server u want to be in and getting ripped off by there suposably great new match making system i sarcasticly say that no dedicated for 1 for 2 you have to open ports leaving you vulnerable to hackers well for 3 you will have to pay for content that came with the game to be unlocked down the line. 60$ was way to much for a game that has a value of 20$ bassed with the fact u can choose the server u want to be in and getting ripped off by there suposably great new match making system i sarcasticly say that as it isnt true. and last but not least i wonder how much they payed alot of these people to give MW2 a high score and say the game is great when it isnt at all prooven with the no dedicated servers. with that said i can see IW possibly going under a big lawsuit down the line since now there welcoming hackers to hack the game/peoples info..... and many other things as well.… Expand
  73. BloodCrow
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    no dedicated servers and on top of that we will have to pay for content thats already in the game to be unlocked once more which i will not be doing once u buy a game and whatever is in the game should be free not purchased since it has already been payed for prety lame wasnt worth my 60 to be honest...the multiplayer setup is horrible you have to leave your nat open in order to host no dedicated servers and on top of that we will have to pay for content thats already in the game to be unlocked once more which i will not be doing once u buy a game and whatever is in the game should be free not purchased since it has already been payed for prety lame wasnt worth my 60 to be honest...the multiplayer setup is horrible you have to leave your nat open in order to host making you a given target for hackers id say over all IW has did a very poor job thinking this out.… Expand
  74. AdamR
    Nov 21, 2009
    8
    IW deserves a lot of flak over MW2, but not an average 1.9 out of 10 user score! First, single player is short but sweet with a dash of replayability, Spec Ops is also a light but delicious snack, and Multiplayer is a thorough refinement on the first MW. Customizable kill streak, death streak, it's all great. That would be a 10 right there. The issue is the 1-2 punch of price IW deserves a lot of flak over MW2, but not an average 1.9 out of 10 user score! First, single player is short but sweet with a dash of replayability, Spec Ops is also a light but delicious snack, and Multiplayer is a thorough refinement on the first MW. Customizable kill streak, death streak, it's all great. That would be a 10 right there. The issue is the 1-2 punch of price increase for losing Dedicated servers and Mods. That's worth a 2 point hit. However, with Steam integration and the party system, playing with friends and clans is still a very viable choice, and there's no problems for those who just want an occasional night of casual fragging. Lag has yet to be an issue for me, I have yet to see cheats anywhere, and I have only encountered kick-worthy players once, not a bad rate, even for a dedicated server. Loss of dedicated server is not the end of the world: It's a loss, and an unnecessary one, and it certainly is enough to shop around for alternatives before you drop 60 bucks (Are you listening IW?). But no matter how other people try to slice it, its still a good game.… Expand
  75. GeorgeD
    Nov 21, 2009
    0
    The lack of solid, standard features common to almost all PC games in a title of this magnitude is unforgivable. Had the single player experience been sizable enough to off set some of the inequalities in the multiplayer (IE Bioshock had NO multiplayer, but it's singleplayer experience made up for it) I would have considered a higher rating. As it stands I have played the single The lack of solid, standard features common to almost all PC games in a title of this magnitude is unforgivable. Had the single player experience been sizable enough to off set some of the inequalities in the multiplayer (IE Bioshock had NO multiplayer, but it's singleplayer experience made up for it) I would have considered a higher rating. As it stands I have played the single player and multiplayer component of the game on a friends computer and am unimpressed. While I find the singleplayer experience very enjoyable, it's length is simply to short to justify the cost of the title. The multiplayer as best as I can describe is 'functionally retarded'. While I generally disagree with giving a game a rating so low, I feel an example must be made by scoring it ZERO.… Expand
  76. JensT..
    Nov 21, 2009
    10
    this game is great, the campiagn is awesome, and multiplayer is much better than MW1 ofcourse it would be nice with dedicated servers but matchmaking works great aswell very few problems on that part, and it's very rare that you get trouble with the connection, don't listen to all thouse flamers my guess is they just found out that there was no dedicated and then decided to make this game is great, the campiagn is awesome, and multiplayer is much better than MW1 ofcourse it would be nice with dedicated servers but matchmaking works great aswell very few problems on that part, and it's very rare that you get trouble with the connection, don't listen to all thouse flamers my guess is they just found out that there was no dedicated and then decided to make the world think that it's a crap game. IT'S NOT i would rate it 20/10 but i can't so it just get's a 10/10.… Expand
  77. JohnD
    Nov 21, 2009
    0
    This entire game is one giant insult to the PC gaming community. The game doesn't even meet the standards of CoD4, no lean, no dedicated servers, etc. Everyone knows all the faults by now, of course, so no point in going through all that detail now. Obviously, the singleplayer campaign turned out to be a good game, but it was incredibly short, and not worth the cost. There are plenty This entire game is one giant insult to the PC gaming community. The game doesn't even meet the standards of CoD4, no lean, no dedicated servers, etc. Everyone knows all the faults by now, of course, so no point in going through all that detail now. Obviously, the singleplayer campaign turned out to be a good game, but it was incredibly short, and not worth the cost. There are plenty of games with good singleplayer modes out there and they last MUCH longer than MW2 did. Is this all just a joke?… Expand
  78. notpartofmetascorelame
    Nov 21, 2009
    1
    funny how metascore calculations to include the actual players... the people that spend the money on the ported crap... only people giving this good reviews are assholes gettin' paid to advertise it like the critics above... and console players... ghetto trash and children that don't buy their own games. PC players are getting the shaft over and over... and the companies like funny how metascore calculations to include the actual players... the people that spend the money on the ported crap... only people giving this good reviews are assholes gettin' paid to advertise it like the critics above... and console players... ghetto trash and children that don't buy their own games. PC players are getting the shaft over and over... and the companies like Blizzard and Valve that aren't will have a LOYAL following over these other bastards and they'll get my money instead. Period... Hey! Shove your ported crap up your you-know-what. Release PC games for the PC... that means the best stuff not mediocre crap that will work on consoles but a game that will shine with the best hardware and a game that can scale down but still be better than console crap with your average rigs... jeezus... Now back to playing L4D2.… Expand
  79. pow3rgamingwhatever
    Nov 21, 2009
    4
    I'm sick with the trend to focus on consoles for profit when the PC market obviously has fans that are at LEAST as loyal and demographically speaking have more money to burn on hardware and software than does a ghetto trash sport playing loser or a kiddie who gets his games for Christmas... These two companies are dead to me... I won't even speak their name for spite so that I'm sick with the trend to focus on consoles for profit when the PC market obviously has fans that are at LEAST as loyal and demographically speaking have more money to burn on hardware and software than does a ghetto trash sport playing loser or a kiddie who gets his games for Christmas... These two companies are dead to me... I won't even speak their name for spite so that they don't get name advertising. Stop jacking over your PC market and release stellar product that we all know PCs can handle instead of this pure port or semi port bullcrap. Jeezus... The only people giving this game good reviews are console players. PERIOD.… Expand
  80. WilliamS
    Nov 21, 2009
    2
    While the singleplayer has its merits, I purchased this game for the multiplayer. I have never been more disappointed by the mulitplayer in a game. The fact that dedicated servers have been removed, has meant that almost all the games I have played in multiplayer have either been inhabited by cheaters or have been lagged to an unplayable level. Not only this but even the reporting system While the singleplayer has its merits, I purchased this game for the multiplayer. I have never been more disappointed by the mulitplayer in a game. The fact that dedicated servers have been removed, has meant that almost all the games I have played in multiplayer have either been inhabited by cheaters or have been lagged to an unplayable level. Not only this but even the reporting system for your ping lies to you, where with a full green bar the response time of the game has been chugging along, and in killcams I am shown not shooting, despite getting multiple rounds off. This was a ridiculous decision on IW's behalf, as I am returning the game and recommending against it to all those who will listen. They are throwing away money with this and it makes little sense.… Expand
  81. AtaY
    Nov 21, 2009
    0
    Taking dedicated server off from the game and giving the news that the future of the game will be paid by money is ridiculous. If you give a player that has no connection a game that is only playable some cash hound program, is just greed. Hate the Activision and never will buy any of your games and for Infinity Ward, you have tried to involve dedicated server and argued with Activision. Taking dedicated server off from the game and giving the news that the future of the game will be paid by money is ridiculous. If you give a player that has no connection a game that is only playable some cash hound program, is just greed. Hate the Activision and never will buy any of your games and for Infinity Ward, you have tried to involve dedicated server and argued with Activision. You even did not work for Activision for a little time, no hard feelings for you guys, you are the best but the Activision just hurt my stomach.… Expand
  82. SigvatrA
    Nov 21, 2009
    1
    When CoD was released it had a certain stylised approach. This CoD can not even be called a 'Call of Duty' game. Where are the dedicated servers? Where are the settings for multiplayer?? And where the F*ck are my personal settings? If I want to play one particular map for 3 hours straight, where are all the things to enable that? THERE F*CKNG GONE. Even worser, they never When CoD was released it had a certain stylised approach. This CoD can not even be called a 'Call of Duty' game. Where are the dedicated servers? Where are the settings for multiplayer?? And where the F*ck are my personal settings? If I want to play one particular map for 3 hours straight, where are all the things to enable that? THERE F*CKNG GONE. Even worser, they never existed. Infinty ward is fallen for the deadly trap that is called console-gameing. They went the wrong way with giving the CoD-formula to other designers. And now they've done this. God help us.… Expand
  83. MaxW
    Nov 21, 2009
    10
    Whatever the other guys said, I belive that this is one of the best games to come to the PC in the past year, where to start..... For one:the campaign isn't very short but could be just a little longer so id give it: 9/10 Also:The MultiPlayer isn't nothing short of epicness, the lack of dedcated servers isn't a propblem for me, i like differnt gameplay each match, not Whatever the other guys said, I belive that this is one of the best games to come to the PC in the past year, where to start..... For one:the campaign isn't very short but could be just a little longer so id give it: 9/10 Also:The MultiPlayer isn't nothing short of epicness, the lack of dedcated servers isn't a propblem for me, i like differnt gameplay each match, not playing with the same people alll the time, the weapon upgrade are great and the maps are very Exotic, so i'd Give it 10/10 finally the spec Ops, is very nice and very differnt to that of normal gameplay, to defending to evading to invading, the spec ops will take hours off your weekends, so id give it 10/10 SO all to gather this game will take alll of your weekends for a while.... and to alll the dumbos aout there who is giveing this game 0/10 your dipshits, the lack of dedcated servers doesn't make this game suck.… Expand
  84. AlexD
    Nov 21, 2009
    0
    Are you kidding me? Take an otherwise good franchise then ditch every element making it customizable / accessible and you get this. The game has its fov limitet at 60 degress; that and the fact that you're mostly required to watch it through the gun's sights, resulting in further fov reduction. Add a huge weapon model on screen during that and you end up seeing very little most Are you kidding me? Take an otherwise good franchise then ditch every element making it customizable / accessible and you get this. The game has its fov limitet at 60 degress; that and the fact that you're mostly required to watch it through the gun's sights, resulting in further fov reduction. Add a huge weapon model on screen during that and you end up seeing very little most of the time. The weapons' spread is ridiculous when you're not aiming through the sights / scope, beyond anything reasonable in a *game*. Shame on them for rolling out a game with such a multiplayer, worse than in the various hacked (with or without dedicated servers) ones. Don't waste your money on this one, better get Call of Duty 2.… Expand
  85. skrull
    Nov 21, 2009
    2
    It is one sad, melodramatic excuse of a story. If you love to play through levels and either auto-fail your objectives or get yourself killed by an npc in a cutscene, the single player is just for you. Everything that worked so well in MW1 is so ridiculously overdone here that you become emotionally disconnected in about 10 minutes. The airport massacre is a pointless excercise in bad It is one sad, melodramatic excuse of a story. If you love to play through levels and either auto-fail your objectives or get yourself killed by an npc in a cutscene, the single player is just for you. Everything that worked so well in MW1 is so ridiculously overdone here that you become emotionally disconnected in about 10 minutes. The airport massacre is a pointless excercise in bad taste and poor level design. They spent 50 mill. on the game and 150 on marketing... and it shows. If you're into SP, stay clear. If you're into MP... well, you probably know already.… Expand
  86. DeliciousCake
    Nov 21, 2009
    1
    Dont get me wrong, This game's single player is quite good. Yet it feels as if Activision-ward has really just ignored the concerns and issues presented by the pc community. I'm of course referring to the lack of dedicated servers, and the shift to making in-game hosts mandatory. There is absolutely no benefit to this change, spare the ability to make even more money off of Dont get me wrong, This game's single player is quite good. Yet it feels as if Activision-ward has really just ignored the concerns and issues presented by the pc community. I'm of course referring to the lack of dedicated servers, and the shift to making in-game hosts mandatory. There is absolutely no benefit to this change, spare the ability to make even more money off of DLC's, leading me to believe that the game itself is viewed by both IW and Activision as a means to make money, instead of a medium by which to entertain their costumers. Granted this is contradictory to a point, as its pretty evident at this point that the lack of dedicated servers actually promotes piracy.… Expand
  87. AntonyT.
    Nov 20, 2009
    1
    SIngle player is fine, although i did all that in the first one. CODMOW2 brought nothing new to the table.... might as well have been an expansion... but i guess they wouldnt have got their money that way. But basicly it gets a 1 because of their shit attitude towards pc gamers, pc gamers arent console gamers... remeber that next time you launch a game IW. Ps. What a rip off.
  88. DanielP
    Nov 20, 2009
    9
    People need to grow up and stop throwing tantrums about such trivial things. This is an excellent game! The single player campaign does fly by, but there is a lot packed into it, and it is in no way boring to play through. The amount of detail packed in is immense! There is also Spec Ops mode to keep you happy once the single player story has finished. The multiplayer is excellent, and People need to grow up and stop throwing tantrums about such trivial things. This is an excellent game! The single player campaign does fly by, but there is a lot packed into it, and it is in no way boring to play through. The amount of detail packed in is immense! There is also Spec Ops mode to keep you happy once the single player story has finished. The multiplayer is excellent, and despite what everyone on here is saying, I've experienced no problems. Only once have I had the host leave a game, and the only delay was about 10 seconds while a new host was found. Then the game continued from exactly where it left off. It wasn't much of an issue. The matchmaking has been fine as well, and you can still play with friends without a problem. I haven't experienced any of this extreme lag that people keep writing about either. Honestly, there's nothing to worry about! Don't let the negative user reviews put you off this game. The multiplayer is a lot of fun and will keep you coming back for a long time after you finish the single player portions.… Expand
  89. Nick
    Nov 20, 2009
    8
    SINGLEPLAYER ONLY: I found the singleplayer campaign very fun and inventive. It felt somewhat like a repeat of the original, but the new scenarios and locations added a certain fun factor. I know that it may be too much to ask for improvements, but I feel as though there were no 'new' experiences or abilities provided over its predecessor. Such are the reasons that I gave this SINGLEPLAYER ONLY: I found the singleplayer campaign very fun and inventive. It felt somewhat like a repeat of the original, but the new scenarios and locations added a certain fun factor. I know that it may be too much to ask for improvements, but I feel as though there were no 'new' experiences or abilities provided over its predecessor. Such are the reasons that I gave this game an 8. FOR SINGLEPLAYER.… Expand
  90. BenB
    Nov 20, 2009
    0
    I haven't bought this game, yet. Without dedicated servers I see no point in getting it because I do multiplayer and without dedicated servers its just going to be a poor experience, and I certainly am not going to pay $60 for a 6 hour single player campaign. If these things are fixed then I may consider buying it, but until then no thanks.
  91. JoelM
    Nov 20, 2009
    8
    An overall awesome game. Some of the graphics are awesome but some are definitely sub-par. The campaign is short but awesome. However, the lack of dedicated servers, lean and some game crash issues(It crashes now and then for me, my friends don't seem to have this problem) drag down the final that would been a 9 if these issues where announced to a 7.
  92. JustinL
    Nov 20, 2009
    9
    I don't see what everyone is complaining about. Yes, the game doesn't have dedicated servers, but SO WHAT. It still offers one of the best multiplayer shooter experiences I've had the privilege to play. Most of the maps offer just enough space for 6-9 players, anymore and it would be overcrowded. It is still every bit as fast paced as it's predecessor (meaning CoD4). I don't see what everyone is complaining about. Yes, the game doesn't have dedicated servers, but SO WHAT. It still offers one of the best multiplayer shooter experiences I've had the privilege to play. Most of the maps offer just enough space for 6-9 players, anymore and it would be overcrowded. It is still every bit as fast paced as it's predecessor (meaning CoD4). Perks have been vastly improved upon, and customizable killstreaks, I mean, COME ON. So while the rest of you are crying about no dedicated servers, the rest of us will be playing what will be one of the best online multiplayer experiences you can get.… Expand
  93. mikel
    Nov 20, 2009
    4
    Single player is very good, and that is were it ends, I was playing or trying to play, the two player special ops and could never connect, getting time outs, connection lost, etc etc, even when we did manage to connect, some maps would freeze and then kick us both out. I am using the Steam to play it and am very disappointed with everything except the single player.
  94. killerDJMW
    Nov 20, 2009
    1
    I loved CoD4:MW. Single player was amazing, online multiplayer was amazing. They took the Single Player, and kept it good (been playing it on buddies console) but ruined multiplayer. 9v9 ONLY? Really? I know IW can do much better. When this game gets released with the same multiplayer features as CoD4:MW, I will purchase it. Until then, I stand by my stance that this is a console game I loved CoD4:MW. Single player was amazing, online multiplayer was amazing. They took the Single Player, and kept it good (been playing it on buddies console) but ruined multiplayer. 9v9 ONLY? Really? I know IW can do much better. When this game gets released with the same multiplayer features as CoD4:MW, I will purchase it. Until then, I stand by my stance that this is a console game PORTED to PC. The kicker is the "exclusive" features to PC: -Adjustable resolution -Keyboard and mouse support (thought this was a requirement for a computer game). Regardless, I'm giving this game a 1 for the incredible (albeit short) single player and 0 for the multiplayer which they had pretty good (minus the grenade spam) and decided to completely throw it out.… Expand
  95. lar
    Nov 20, 2009
    10
    This game is pretty good. it's better on Ps3 or 360 than pc because it's harder to cheat. and u can't bunny jump. the servers are getting greater now. c'mon the game is just released. those 0 commenters haven't even played the game. they try to destroy infinity ward because they're jealous that just fat kids play Cs and WoW. this game is the best FPS This game is pretty good. it's better on Ps3 or 360 than pc because it's harder to cheat. and u can't bunny jump. the servers are getting greater now. c'mon the game is just released. those 0 commenters haven't even played the game. they try to destroy infinity ward because they're jealous that just fat kids play Cs and WoW. this game is the best FPS multiplayer game i've played. ALL OG my friends agree. the story is basically short, but infinity ward took a chance on the multiplayer this time not SP, so screw those zeros they're just no-lifers… Expand
  96. AaronL
    Nov 20, 2009
    1
    Lean function's gone...yay, dedicated servers gone... yay, biggest media launch in history...definately yay. You see the problem is, no matter how much we complain about it, the fact that you've bought the game means you've already lost the battle, we can bitch about it all day, they won't release a patch, there is suddenly a huge demand out there, which is "I WANT A Lean function's gone...yay, dedicated servers gone... yay, biggest media launch in history...definately yay. You see the problem is, no matter how much we complain about it, the fact that you've bought the game means you've already lost the battle, we can bitch about it all day, they won't release a patch, there is suddenly a huge demand out there, which is "I WANT A NEW MODERN WARFARE GAME WITH THE OLD FEATURES", and instead of patching, when the next call of duty comes out, the sales will remain just as high because of casual gamers, but only this time, they'll "bring back" the features, and they'll be sure to use that as one of the main marketing tool, so we'll all end up buying it again, it's a battle that we will inevitably lose if we choose to fight it.… Expand
  97. demontrace
    Nov 20, 2009
    1
    I cannot begin to express how disappointed I am with this title. How you can disrespect PC gamers the way this company has is appalling. Call of Duty is what it is today because of PC gamers. To place such precedence on console gamers, and then just directly port the game over to PCs, with no optimizations or anything is just lazy. To remove dedicated servers, something that has worked I cannot begin to express how disappointed I am with this title. How you can disrespect PC gamers the way this company has is appalling. Call of Duty is what it is today because of PC gamers. To place such precedence on console gamers, and then just directly port the game over to PCs, with no optimizations or anything is just lazy. To remove dedicated servers, something that has worked for so many years, and replace it with a horrid system that reeks of mental retardation. Why would you do this? I am seriously starting to believe that this was approved so the content could be controlled. Force PC gamers to buy map packs, and maybe even pay to play online. A monthly fee for CoD online. I can believe it. The single player campaign is average. Nothing noteworthy. The airport level is shocking for about 5 seconds, then becomes too slow, and feels like it's holding you back from the real game. The campaign itself is too short as many have mentioned. Multiplayer, however, is what everyone is here for. Spec ops is fun, I'll give it that, but that is the ONLY area where Matchmaking would be appropriate. It only needs to find one other player. Instead they have a system where you must invite another player who is already a friend. To make this friend you either need to have them already, or make some from other multiplayer games of CoD. This, however, is a pain. I have no problem just inviting random people from different games, and about 35% are receptive. It's the fact that I even have to go to these lengths, when the terrible matchmaking system from multiplayer, should be linked to spec ops. Multiplayer needs to move back to Dedicated servers. They can keep the matchmaking as a quick game finder for those who actually want to use it. Putting back in dedicated server support shouldn't be that difficult given this was being done 10 years ago. They don't have to lose the resources they spent on making this worthless matchmaker, but they can at least give the players what they want. Just don't even bother making games for PCs anymore if you're going to disrespect us so badly. You'll lose a good source of money. And if you think dropping the PC will protect you from pirates, think again. They'll just move to the consoles. You'll never lose them, but you can definitely lose us. We're the paying customers, and you just screwed us over. This won't be forgotten.… Expand
  98. JohnDoe
    Nov 20, 2009
    10
    IWNet works pretty damn good. It takes less than a min to get all your friends in a group and join a full server. To top it off your always on the same team. Lag is rare especially during peak hours in your timezone. I almost always play with 2-4 friends, IWNet makes this 100 times easier. Ignore all the haters that have not tried IWNet. They are just hating for the sake of being part of IWNet works pretty damn good. It takes less than a min to get all your friends in a group and join a full server. To top it off your always on the same team. Lag is rare especially during peak hours in your timezone. I almost always play with 2-4 friends, IWNet makes this 100 times easier. Ignore all the haters that have not tried IWNet. They are just hating for the sake of being part of something. After experiencing IWNet first hand i will never go back to COD4's mp.… Expand
  99. DirkD
    Nov 20, 2009
    1
    Its a great game considering graphics, sounds and atmosphere. The single player campaign is quite short but of good quality. But all this is messed up by the terrible multiplayer concept, due to lack of dedicated servers. When our clan is trying to have a game together, we neeed 5 to 10 tries before we are able to play with 8 friends in the same match. A lot of fallbacks, disconnects and Its a great game considering graphics, sounds and atmosphere. The single player campaign is quite short but of good quality. But all this is messed up by the terrible multiplayer concept, due to lack of dedicated servers. When our clan is trying to have a game together, we neeed 5 to 10 tries before we are able to play with 8 friends in the same match. A lot of fallbacks, disconnects and other strange things happens which makes it impossible to have a larger group playing togehter. That needs us 15 to 20 minutes try and error before we can play a match of 5 minutes which is extremly laggy then. That suxx! I only can advise IW to bring a dedicated server asap. This p2p host concept is defintily not working.… Expand
  100. JohnnyM
    Nov 20, 2009
    0
    A PC disappointment before it even got out of the gate. In an attempt to cut back on costs (by selling a MORE expensive game) we have been treated to less features... not to mention that the CFO of Activision at a BMO conference recently stated that we ought to start expecting World of Warcraft style of monetization models... "Our gamers are telling us there's lots of services and A PC disappointment before it even got out of the gate. In an attempt to cut back on costs (by selling a MORE expensive game) we have been treated to less features... not to mention that the CFO of Activision at a BMO conference recently stated that we ought to start expecting World of Warcraft style of monetization models... "Our gamers are telling us there's lots of services and innovation they would like to see that they're not getting yet. From what we see so far, additional content, as well as all the services Blizzard is offering, is that there is demand from the core gamers to pay up for that," Uh, yes. Please make us pay more money for shorter games that don't allow dedicated servers or mods. Ridiculous.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
1
#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
32
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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