Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

 PC
User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,958 out of 7455
  2. Mixed: 790 out of 7455
  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. RevR
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Nerfed the PC version. No dedicated servers. 9V9 Muyltiplayer? Feels like the 'Hollywood'izing of gaming! Game will appeal to most of its target audience 14 year old boys becuase it doesnt require any intelligence.
  2. DoomGuy
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    -only 5 hour long campaign -no dedicated servers -they gave everything a brown colour to hide bad graphics -generic shooting game with no new aspects what so ever The fact that these "official revieuwers" all gave it such a high score obviously shows that SOME PEOPLE were given some money when nobody was watching. I mean, seriously? 60 dollarsfor a 5 hour campaign?do the math, people. -only 5 hour long campaign -no dedicated servers -they gave everything a brown colour to hide bad graphics -generic shooting game with no new aspects what so ever The fact that these "official revieuwers" all gave it such a high score obviously shows that SOME PEOPLE were given some money when nobody was watching. I mean, seriously? 60 dollarsfor a 5 hour campaign?do the math, people. This means you're paying more than 10 dollars per hour of gameplay. Sure, there's also online, but when they try to get away with stuff like NO DEDICATED SERVERS, it's just ridiculous. They made this game with as only purpose making money and had no regard for the quality of the game itself. The sad part is that there's still thousands of people who will buy it anyway, no matter what people tell them.… Expand
  3. Alex
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    It is very unfortunate that PC is now equated to the basic world of consoles. Not only do we pay the same ridiclous price, we also have to make do with no dedicated servers, outdated graphics, and a game which hasnt been changed all that much. I want my money back.
  4. JoaoR
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    "It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't "It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't even try the multiplayer yet." Yes Daniel, had you tried multiplayerd you woud have given it a 5.… Expand
  5. VinnieM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    They really screwed up the PC version. Don't trust the magazines and online sites that just slop up and repackage whatever their advertising department tells them to. With this game, Inifinity Wards sent one message to the PC community: "f**k you" I, for one, am going to send the same message back and not buy this piece of garbage.
  6. JackS
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Wow. Just wow. The single player is great don't get me wrong but the main thing that kept me playing COD4 was the fantastic multiplayer and IW just ****ed that up for this one. If I wanted a console online experience I would have bought this for my 360. 9v9, peer to peer, no mods and no dedicated severs is pathetic. I don't know how they could have made such a huge downgrade Wow. Just wow. The single player is great don't get me wrong but the main thing that kept me playing COD4 was the fantastic multiplayer and IW just ****ed that up for this one. If I wanted a console online experience I would have bought this for my 360. 9v9, peer to peer, no mods and no dedicated severs is pathetic. I don't know how they could have made such a huge downgrade from COD4. I hope the inevitable MW3 doesn't lower the bar again.… Expand
  7. StuD
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Worthless MP...9v9...seriously? P2P networking?? Glad to see the dumbing down of the world has extended itself to the PC community. It's like the developers watched the movie Idiocracy and decided it would be a good idea to emulate that philosophy in this game. If ever there was a failboat it is IW and Activision.
  8. DerikS
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers, a cap of 9v9, a mandatory download of Steam, and overall standard FPS gameplay makes this game not worth buying on either console or PC. The single play is less than 5 hours long and the "co-op" is only mission based. Since there's no mod/custom map support the re-playability of this game is next to none and so $60 for a game that's only going to give me No dedicated servers, a cap of 9v9, a mandatory download of Steam, and overall standard FPS gameplay makes this game not worth buying on either console or PC. The single play is less than 5 hours long and the "co-op" is only mission based. Since there's no mod/custom map support the re-playability of this game is next to none and so $60 for a game that's only going to give me about 8 hours of mediocre enjoyment is absurd! By far one of the biggest let downs of the year.… Expand
  9. IanH
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Single player is fun, I really enjoyed the maps, great for a blast through in an evening. The only problem is that once you run out of single player, you will be tempted to play online and then you get to discover what everyone is upset about. Multiplayer is awful.
  10. Abyss
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    This game is an insult to all PC-gamers. It's taking you 10 years back in time when it comes to the MP part of the game. The SP is sweet (as always) but way too short to justify the high price. Console gamers have different standards when it comes to multiplayer, they don't seem to care about no dedicated servers simply because they don't know any better. I loved the COD This game is an insult to all PC-gamers. It's taking you 10 years back in time when it comes to the MP part of the game. The SP is sweet (as always) but way too short to justify the high price. Console gamers have different standards when it comes to multiplayer, they don't seem to care about no dedicated servers simply because they don't know any better. I loved the COD series for it's MP, sadly MW2 is not one of them. I don't recommend buying MW2 if you are into Multiplayer, for the Single Player part you better watch a good movie instead of wasting 60 Euro's for roughly 5 hours of 'entertainment'.… Expand
  11. OshiZ.
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    SP is great but MP was fail, alot of great features has been throw away. when host leave game stop 5 sec to restart, 9v9 cap, when change host sometime lag sometime not, no lean, no mod. If you enjoy large battle like me in CoD4 I suggest you to find other game or stick with CoD4.
  12. JohnL
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Pros - ummm.... Cons - Very short campaign (pay more get less?) no lean in multiplayer (pay more get less?) no dedi servers for mp (pay more get less?) no mod tools (pay more get less?) realistically, they raised the price cause they knew it would be a "hit" game, and completely skewed the pc community over. Yes, there are the select few who are completely oblivious to the drawbacks of Pros - ummm.... Cons - Very short campaign (pay more get less?) no lean in multiplayer (pay more get less?) no dedi servers for mp (pay more get less?) no mod tools (pay more get less?) realistically, they raised the price cause they knew it would be a "hit" game, and completely skewed the pc community over. Yes, there are the select few who are completely oblivious to the drawbacks of not having dedicated servers or very basic features in games, those are the people that try to ruin it for the rest of us. We as a pc gaming community deserve better than this hogwash. It dosent matter how good a game is in theory, take all the good things out of it and your left with a bucket full of fish... official reviews rank this game as 94 overall, the user score is 1.3 after 866 votes, that says it all in my opinion.… Expand
  13. VincentC
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Singleplayer is pretty, and the shortest damn thing you will every play, multiplauer is choppy, does not feel like a PC shooter, with out leaning those who are experienced CS or CoD players will feel an entire level of your strategy is missing, there is absolutely server lag, so the entire purpose of IWnet is obviously not to best serve the gamer, but IW.
  14. ReneV
    Nov 13, 2009
    1
    Played multiplayer 2 hours straight and completed the campaign in 7 hours on the 'Veteran' difficulty (the hardest). Multiplayer is utter shite. Automatically chooses to connect to random people around the world within decent ping range (100+/-ms). You get no choice, no dedicated servers, nothing. It's always random whom you end up playing with. Seriously, give us back the Played multiplayer 2 hours straight and completed the campaign in 7 hours on the 'Veteran' difficulty (the hardest). Multiplayer is utter shite. Automatically chooses to connect to random people around the world within decent ping range (100+/-ms). You get no choice, no dedicated servers, nothing. It's always random whom you end up playing with. Seriously, give us back the standard SERVER BROWSER for shite sake! It is such a common standard to include a server browser in ANY type of PC game with online multiplayer. If steam gave refunds, I'd take it for this game and buy Modern Warfare 1 instead. I am seriously dissappointed in Infinity Ward and Modern Warfare 2. The campaign was decent though with lots of good moments - but it's WAAAAAY too short! Should have been a cheap expansion for the original Modern Warfare instead of a 'full' 60 dollar game... Not impressed.… Expand
  15. JoshL
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Ignore the critic reviews, The single player is great, 5 hours of solid gameplay The multiplayer is not so great... No lean, no dedicated, its a direct console port to the PC, its just horrible and IW has really screwed the PC over, I was really hoping to mod/map for this game, but nevermind.. You cant! There isn't even a decent menu/graphic settings and there is not even a console Ignore the critic reviews, The single player is great, 5 hours of solid gameplay The multiplayer is not so great... No lean, no dedicated, its a direct console port to the PC, its just horrible and IW has really screwed the PC over, I was really hoping to mod/map for this game, but nevermind.. You cant! There isn't even a decent menu/graphic settings and there is not even a console to change my FOV from the standard xbox version to 90.. Game is worth atleast 20 dollars not 60 thank you… Expand
  16. tuboffat
    Nov 13, 2009
    1
    Let's put it this way. Once a franchise gets into it's 6th installment you have to make a decision. A. Buy the same game you've played 5 times before. or B. Buy 6 packs of cigarettes. I'm regretting not choosing B. I'm a gamer who has over 100 games on my steam account and has played another 100 on disk. Needless to say, This is garbage. When a game costs $60 I Let's put it this way. Once a franchise gets into it's 6th installment you have to make a decision. A. Buy the same game you've played 5 times before. or B. Buy 6 packs of cigarettes. I'm regretting not choosing B. I'm a gamer who has over 100 games on my steam account and has played another 100 on disk. Needless to say, This is garbage. When a game costs $60 I expect at least 12 hours of single player action.($5 an hour)You know, to justify the cost since a 2 hour movie only costs $5 to rent. I've always felt that multiplayer should be not taken into consideration of a games worth because the majority of normal people have lives and do not waste hours of there day trying to get good at online games. (Underage gamers aside of course) Most people i've encountered are casual gamers who enjoy a good story that they can play through over the course of a week. No competition, just fun. So is $10 an hour worth it? When the recession is upon us and most of us can't afford to pay bills? Wouldn't it be nice if developers could make something that lasts 2 weeks so you would be able to enjoy a game between paycheques?… Expand
  17. GeorgeM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    This game is largely a rehash of CoD4 and in my opinion, not worth the money. Having played CoD4 online for nearly 2 years I was frowing bored with it, I'm not sure why Infinity Ward though people who are bored of a game would like to play an almost identical one for another 2 years but whatever. The singleplayer is decent but far, far to short (a good player can easily round it up This game is largely a rehash of CoD4 and in my opinion, not worth the money. Having played CoD4 online for nearly 2 years I was frowing bored with it, I'm not sure why Infinity Ward though people who are bored of a game would like to play an almost identical one for another 2 years but whatever. The singleplayer is decent but far, far to short (a good player can easily round it up in UNDER 5 hours). The multiplayer suffers from a lack of dedicated servers. I picked it up at midnight and wasn't able to play last night because the game simply wouldn't connect, IW didn't see fit to tell us which ports the game uses so that we can open them up in our router. Also, the game fails to reconnect every time host migration occurs. IW also lied to us by saying that the game was 9v9 when in actuallity it's 6v6 with just 1 game mode as 9v9. To sum it up: been there done that.… Expand
  18. JanD
    Nov 15, 2009
    1
    Well about 4hrs of single player for $60?? Gives you the feeling they just removed stuff to add later with over-priced shitty DLC. For PC no mods/customization or dedicated servers? They removed YEARS of free content. Now they charge $60 it's a really bad deal. Don't buy it until price drop or mod/dedicated server support. Hopefully both so that it can compare to the average PC game.
  19. EricP
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    Looks like Activision have tried to ruin the COD franchise for PC gamers: -No dedicated servers. -Using VAC for banning cheats is useless cheats are already out, VAC does not work. -Lack of Punkbuster and dedicated server has made it impossible to keep tab on hack and ban them. -Same tired game engine as the previous COD's.It's full of cheats already available...So how did they Looks like Activision have tried to ruin the COD franchise for PC gamers: -No dedicated servers. -Using VAC for banning cheats is useless cheats are already out, VAC does not work. -Lack of Punkbuster and dedicated server has made it impossible to keep tab on hack and ban them. -Same tired game engine as the previous COD's.It's full of cheats already available...So how did they expect to be " cheat free " ? -Single player campaign is too short.… Expand
  20. KaneR
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    Lack of dedicated servers has destroyed an otherwise flawless IP. People don't buy these games for the singleplayer aspect, and if you do, why would you waste an extra 10 bucks on a 5 hour game? Terrible value for money and a lackluster, thoughtless multiplayer experience, doesn't merit this game above what I've given it.
  21. Macca
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    Reading the "professional" reviews at the top of the page giving 90-100 and stating that this game is a no-brainer if you want multiplayer, it is clear to me and many other PC gamers which magazines are clearly taking some sort of back-hander from certain developers. What a let down and a waste of money this game is to any gamer who likes to invest the time it takes to be decent online.
  22. TraianPop
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Big dissapointment on the PC side. Repeated crashes and a broken, incomplete, laggy multiplayer system. I am not interrested in single player, bought this for multiplayer, huge downgrade from COD4.
  23. AndrewT.
    Nov 19, 2009
    1
    It's a really good game. Single-player is really similar to Call of Duty 4's. That's not a bad thing but I wish they could have made it a little better. The online multiplayer is extremely enjoyable. There's so many unlockables and the maps are fun to play.
  24. KyleC
    Nov 19, 2009
    1
    IW clearly lost its soul with this installment... its not about gameplay or fun anymore... just about making as much money as possible... it seems they looked for the most retarded person and then designed the game for that person. the cut of ded. servers because it was to "difficult" to navigate... the created a storymode that is full of follow that guy and protect this one... youre IW clearly lost its soul with this installment... its not about gameplay or fun anymore... just about making as much money as possible... it seems they looked for the most retarded person and then designed the game for that person. the cut of ded. servers because it was to "difficult" to navigate... the created a storymode that is full of follow that guy and protect this one... youre constantly getting thought what exactly u have to do. if you run to far away from your objectiv you'll get an instant death penalty... i guess the next step for IW is to build a railshooter with autoaim, so also youre pets can buy and play a copy of the next cod… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. IvanTBB
    Dec 11, 2009
    1
    It is not a big step forward from cod4. Also removing the servers was a bad move since a lot of people play this game for customization. It is time for the game makers to do some fan service.
  29. [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?
  30. BjornH
    Dec 15, 2009
    1
    Overall a disappointing game. Short, loud, pointless. Offers little in single player mode and not a lot more in multiplayer. Like many of my fellow users here I sense a professional reviewer conspiracy.
  31. StefanvanR
    Dec 26, 2009
    1
    Bad things: - You can try for hours sometimes to connect to your friends and when you are finally connected, then you can wait another 15 minutes before you can finally play. - Just 12 (or 18) players per so called 'server'. - Maps are too big for 12 players, in the time you runn to the other side were the enemy is, the spawn points have changed and you can runn to the other Bad things: - You can try for hours sometimes to connect to your friends and when you are finally connected, then you can wait another 15 minutes before you can finally play. - Just 12 (or 18) players per so called 'server'. - Maps are too big for 12 players, in the time you runn to the other side were the enemy is, the spawn points have changed and you can runn to the other side again. - Nukes??? Wtf? You get 25 a killstreak and win the game?? You should be able to mod those things out, or switch it of on your server, but you can't.. - You play one gametype all the time, while I like to play Sabotage, the next round TDM, then DM, S&D, etc. - When you are tired of the maps in game you can't download others and play there. - Lag, my ping is 75 and up all the time, while it was between 40-50 average in CoD4. - Hitboxes are very very crappy, you can shoot someone from 20 or so meters with a double shotgun and kill himk. Headshots are also completly random (unless you use a sniper). - No mod's. - The singleplayer is just shooting, shooting, shooting and more shooting whitout a really good storyline and characters get killed very easy. - You can't bann hackers (and VAC neither will do it for you). Good things: - Lots of weapons.… Expand
  32. andrewk
    Dec 29, 2009
    1
    I can't give it a 0 because admittedly I did enjoy the single player regardless of the silly plot. But at the end of the day I bought the game chiefly for the multiplayer, and with no dedicated servers and horrible matchmaking BS, I just can't enjoy it at all. Hardcore players beware. If you enjoyed the MW1 multiplayer, then you're better off just continuing to play that. I can't give it a 0 because admittedly I did enjoy the single player regardless of the silly plot. But at the end of the day I bought the game chiefly for the multiplayer, and with no dedicated servers and horrible matchmaking BS, I just can't enjoy it at all. Hardcore players beware. If you enjoyed the MW1 multiplayer, then you're better off just continuing to play that. This is worse in almost every way. And for $60? It's a pure waste of money.… Expand
  33. Anonymousderp
    Dec 6, 2009
    1
    Single player was nice, but multiplayer was devolved console crap. A slap on the face for the PC crowd.
  34. ChuckF
    Jan 14, 2010
    1
    Graphics are good. Singleplayer storyline is short. Multiplayer is a joke. Hackers roam freely. Often you will enter a game where there are intentional TK'ers, and there is no way to get rid of them because you cannot kick or votekick players. No dedicated servers. No mods. No customized play. If you do find a decent game where there aren't 10 people tubing every 2 seconds, Graphics are good. Singleplayer storyline is short. Multiplayer is a joke. Hackers roam freely. Often you will enter a game where there are intentional TK'ers, and there is no way to get rid of them because you cannot kick or votekick players. No dedicated servers. No mods. No customized play. If you do find a decent game where there aren't 10 people tubing every 2 seconds, intentional TK'ers, hackers, or extreme lag, then usually you will find the game "switching hosts" every 2 minutes, making the game unplayable. Unless you are buying this game soley for the single player option (you must be connected to the internet in order to even access single player), then don't waste your money. Stick with COD4 as it is superior in every aspect. If you already own this game and are dissatisfied you can call your CC company and file a complaint to get your money back. Then go file a BBB complaint.… Expand
  35. Steveb
    Jan 14, 2010
    1
    The single player one is not bad, but story is totally unbelevable. What's more, the most damn thing is the multi-player. just one word, it sucks.
  36. EdH
    Jan 15, 2010
    1
    names went from shit like smith, collins, to "ghost" and "roach", its all "one man army" bullshit for the console faggots. I bought a computer game, not a console, also same generic shit everyone else said, no dedicated, campaign was just a rehash of the same one from mw, TDM has a max of 12? wtf, i remember playing in servers with max of 120 on cod:mw and games prior. Pissed off pc user here.
  37. MarkF
    Jan 17, 2010
    1
    Infinity Ward totally ruined this game. When World at War was released I just thought that was a mess and I really went to bat for Infinity Ward and how much better they implement COD. But this is a total letdown. They have let the people down that made this game what it is. The PC Multiplayer people. This will backfire - Most of the PC people are older and they are the ones purchasing Infinity Ward totally ruined this game. When World at War was released I just thought that was a mess and I really went to bat for Infinity Ward and how much better they implement COD. But this is a total letdown. They have let the people down that made this game what it is. The PC Multiplayer people. This will backfire - Most of the PC people are older and they are the ones purchasing the XBOX and PS3 games for the younger group, one day Infinity Ward will want them back once they realize what they did. It is all money and Hype. Money for Activision and they used the Hype from the previous versions to sell this one - won't happen again. I know I bought a PC version and a PS3 and an XBOX version. Big mistake. The dedicated server issue, no leaning, no Hardcore mode, Cheating is ridiculous, the matchmaking and Steam are just terrible. I have tried to avoid steam for years. Now we are not given a choice. Just think about it - the PC user was used to make the game popular the way it was - now we have been abandoned for the XBOX and PS3 tweeny type games.… Expand
  38. DrewS
    Jan 18, 2010
    1
    Single player is the only good thing about this game. Almost impossible to have a good fair game with 1/2 the people using aimbots, wall hacks and lvl hacks. Dont even get me started on the lag. All lag all the time. If there were dedicated servers then this game might be ok. I suggest you look into Battlefield 2.
  39. joep
    Jan 31, 2010
    1
    A great game ruined by hacks, IW complacency, failure to listen to valid criticisms about a lack of dedicated servers, no ability to vote kick, horrible server performance, horrible match making, unbalanced mp maps, horribly placed capture points in some game types, and what seems to be an unfinished multi player.
  40. georgew
    Feb 14, 2010
    1
    The single play is AWESOME!!! I finished the single player with hopes that the multi player would be alot like CoD4 but i was wrong. the first thing i see is a blank steam page and than the game never loads due to a steam server connection issue. i have not been able to resolve this problem and feel as though i have wasted my money and i will be less willing to buy another gme from IW ever again.
  41. MW2SUX
    Mar 18, 2010
    1
    Single player is awful. I don't mind short games. I love them (i.e. MW1, Portal, the list goes on). This single player campaign was forgettable. In the first MW I was really getting into it, and really wanted to go back and get those intels to get unlimited ammo after i finished because im not good enough to beat it on veteran. That made it fun too. No cheats, awful single player, Single player is awful. I don't mind short games. I love them (i.e. MW1, Portal, the list goes on). This single player campaign was forgettable. In the first MW I was really getting into it, and really wanted to go back and get those intels to get unlimited ammo after i finished because im not good enough to beat it on veteran. That made it fun too. No cheats, awful single player, multiplayer is fun until youre watching killcams track and shoot you through walls. IW fired the top two guys and rightfully so. MW1 was a great, exciting experience with a campaign that left you wanting more. This campaign was painful to play through. I felt like Shepard was a metaphor for infinity ward... a hero the first time around thinks he can get away with anything the second time around... They better make the next COD:MW have good Rights Protection because im telling all my friends to steal it. Campaign FAIL. and multiplayer... thanks for porting an xbox game to pc NOT... Go you know what yourselves IW you $60 PC Game with HORRIBLE CONTENT MONEY GROVELING you know what.… Expand
  42. JackofSpades
    Apr 15, 2010
    1
    I gave it a chance, because from what the trailers told me, it'd probably be worth the money... Well, if I only knew better... All I can say is, Single Player is too short and didn't have any replaying value at all, Spec Ops was really easy (except for some few missions, but yeah, overall it was easy, even on highest difficulty) and didn't deliver the replayability that I gave it a chance, because from what the trailers told me, it'd probably be worth the money... Well, if I only knew better... All I can say is, Single Player is too short and didn't have any replaying value at all, Spec Ops was really easy (except for some few missions, but yeah, overall it was easy, even on highest difficulty) and didn't deliver the replayability that they promised. The Multiplayer was cool at first, but the matchmaking system turned out to suck, I was pleased that they included Prestige for the PC on this one, but after some time it became really annoying. In addition to that, There is an increasing number of hacked matches going on, letting players jump to level 70 directly for killing only 1 player (thanks to an XP boost). That's not what the game was meant to be like, and I doubt IW will ever fix that. There were some good ideas that came into the game, but IWNet is far from being an improvement to me at all, I've seen less hackers in COD4, the games can be very laggy if the host sucks (and if that one doesn't want to leave the game for a better host, the game's already ruined for you). Another thing I am seriously angry about is that Akimbo stuff; half of the players in every match run around with an Akimbo G18, dual wielding shotguns, and so on... Was that really necessary? Even today, COD4 is the better option if you'd have to choose between MW1 or MW2.… Expand
  43. PedroN
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    No dedicated server support was the most idiotic move they could pull and they did it. No modding and P2P servers with less people are just not competitive in PC's gaming market. If you're looking for PC standard multiplayer action don't go for it, you'll get half the experience you're used to.
  44. GK
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Let's sum up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: 1] Short single player campaign 2] Only 2 player cooperative for Spec-Ops 3] Only 9v9 matches on multiplayer 4] No "lean" 5] No "/record" 6] No "console" 7] Incredibly poor matchmaking 8] Heavy reliance on Steam 9] IWNet causing very laggy games A complete and utter disappointment on nearly every level. The franchise nowonly belongs on Let's sum up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: 1] Short single player campaign 2] Only 2 player cooperative for Spec-Ops 3] Only 9v9 matches on multiplayer 4] No "lean" 5] No "/record" 6] No "console" 7] Incredibly poor matchmaking 8] Heavy reliance on Steam 9] IWNet causing very laggy games A complete and utter disappointment on nearly every level. The franchise nowonly belongs on console and I welcome Infinity Ward to develop only for consoles if this is the sloppy work that they put into PC titles. Laziness coupled with greed has led Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to be a complete disappointment. Infinity Ward should be embarrased with the quality of the game they've turned out.… Expand
  45. Kevin
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    No server browser, dedicated servers, mods, or LAN support... And then they figure it's a good idea to limit the servers to 18 players for a max of 9v9 games? What the heck were Infinity Ward and Activision thinking? We PC gamers have standards way above those of a mere console fratboy, making a PC port that's no better than the console game is insulting!
  46. PPNSteve
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    I, as well, was highly anticipating this release on the PC. The news that dedicated servers was removed was like a blow to the heart. Come to find out a week or so later, the 9v9 cap, no lean NO LEANING for gosh sakes! the lack of 'normal' PC controls, i.e. console, /record or demo, and editable configure files, pushed this one over the top for me. I strongly advise hard core I, as well, was highly anticipating this release on the PC. The news that dedicated servers was removed was like a blow to the heart. Come to find out a week or so later, the 9v9 cap, no lean NO LEANING for gosh sakes! the lack of 'normal' PC controls, i.e. console, /record or demo, and editable configure files, pushed this one over the top for me. I strongly advise hard core gamers NOT to waste their money nor time with this terrible, letdown of a release.… Expand
  47. dwp
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    IW has taken a step backwards with this game. The matchmaking service and lack of non-dedicated servers has killed the experience for me. If IW wants to cater to the 12 year-olds and thier consoles, then they're going to loose me as a customer. Unless they will eat some crow and listen to thier customers, I'm never buying a game from them again.
  48. jamesc.
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers = no buy for FPS on the PC. IW messed this game all up, people talked crap about OSDT being short, I don't hear them talking crap regarding this game, and it's just the same rehashed BS.
  49. KevinB
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    The game has been ruined, Infinity Ward tried to shove a console shaped peg in a PC shaped hole. Lack of dedicated servers and overall respect for the traditions and fundamental values of PC gaming makes CODMW2 a very sad loss to the gaming community. What we all hoped would have been a knight in shining armor turned out to be a gross demonstration of commercialism and disregard for the The game has been ruined, Infinity Ward tried to shove a console shaped peg in a PC shaped hole. Lack of dedicated servers and overall respect for the traditions and fundamental values of PC gaming makes CODMW2 a very sad loss to the gaming community. What we all hoped would have been a knight in shining armor turned out to be a gross demonstration of commercialism and disregard for the original consumer.… Expand
  50. AlexW
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This title is a mockery, the multiplayer host system provided are an absolute discrace and everyone in the sessions i join have awful latency where as the host of the game has fantastic latency, well that is when we can get into game sessions as on most occaisions we get disconnected upon entering the game session due to host migration issues. The single player is faulty too as i crashed This title is a mockery, the multiplayer host system provided are an absolute discrace and everyone in the sessions i join have awful latency where as the host of the game has fantastic latency, well that is when we can get into game sessions as on most occaisions we get disconnected upon entering the game session due to host migration issues. The single player is faulty too as i crashed on the second mission and my save became corrupted and un-useable, now this is not my machine as many other people are experiencing the same thing. Thanks infinity ward for such a shambles of a game. No lean No dedicated servers No clan support No modding support Stolen ideas without crediting the correct modders Thanks but no thanks i will be retiring this game early and will return to Modern warfare 1... well that is until Battlefield 2 bad company is released.… Expand
  51. AlexG
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Single player and co op are to "straight" yet again although it is still ok. The main part of call of duty is the online MP however in a couple of months I would expect people to get fed up with the matchmaking which according to Activision is the way forward. They state it improves the multiplayer experience but how does mid game pauses (due to host problems), lag in most games, lower Single player and co op are to "straight" yet again although it is still ok. The main part of call of duty is the online MP however in a couple of months I would expect people to get fed up with the matchmaking which according to Activision is the way forward. They state it improves the multiplayer experience but how does mid game pauses (due to host problems), lag in most games, lower player matches (due to no dedicated servers), no mods, bad and less customisable games and a all around bad experience. I personally love all the other call of duty series but this is a step in the wrong direction. Most of the ideas in there game were originally done by modders.… Expand
  52. crovax
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Played/bought on both PC and PS3. PC version is superior to the PS3 version in every way from graphics to mouse and keyboard control which was what I expected and I needed both to play with friends who only had either a PC or PS3. Single player campaign is really short(applies to both versions). Spec ops is okay and fun on both versions. But who cares? My main concern is really the Played/bought on both PC and PS3. PC version is superior to the PS3 version in every way from graphics to mouse and keyboard control which was what I expected and I needed both to play with friends who only had either a PC or PS3. Single player campaign is really short(applies to both versions). Spec ops is okay and fun on both versions. But who cares? My main concern is really the multiplayer (3 or more people) and well...online multiplayer sucks in both PC and PS3 version. No dedicated servers. The latency advantage automatically goes to the host. When I am the host, multiplayer is pretty awesome. Otherwise its crap when someone else is hosting on their crappy dsl/cable (exception is when someone is hosting from their college/work internet connection like a T1 or OC3, lag seems fine then). Giving it a 1 because 0 is super harsh and I did enjoy what little there was of the single player and whenever I was the host in multiplayer. I really regret the 80+$ spent on both versions as well as not researching the game more since I didn't find out about the 'NO DEDICATED SERVERS" until after I had tried out multiplayer on the PC version and realized it used matchmaking. I already knew the PS3 wouldnt have dedicated servers because what console game has such a thing? But I was totally expecting dedicated servers from the PC version since Modern Warfare 1 for the PC had it. Never buying any more products from this company again unless they straighten out the multiplayer components for the PC version and I wont be buying any more of their games for my PS3 and future consoles just from principle.… Expand
  53. PeteJ
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    The singleplayer part is short, but ok. Multiplayer is probably the worst experience I have had since... I actually dont remember having a worse experience. Lag, high ping, no server browser, no dedicated server, the list goes on and on and on....Save your money and avoid this game, unless you are only in it for the 5 hour singleplayer.
  54. alg
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    LIST OF THINGS WRONG: Audio settings only goes up to 5.1 setup. NO FOV change (clausterphobic feeling on big monitor). Some visual settings expected in a game as huge as this falls short(wheres my 16x AA?) No dedicated servers - (BIG error for PC) Person hosting a MP game leaves? Auto-pause game to change local host hands. (kills the experience it's a 5 to 55 second delay!) Pay no LIST OF THINGS WRONG: Audio settings only goes up to 5.1 setup. NO FOV change (clausterphobic feeling on big monitor). Some visual settings expected in a game as huge as this falls short(wheres my 16x AA?) No dedicated servers - (BIG error for PC) Person hosting a MP game leaves? Auto-pause game to change local host hands. (kills the experience it's a 5 to 55 second delay!) Pay no attention to OFFICIAL ratings, PC multiplayer is royally Fudged. Only saving grace is the SP. looks nice, but short story.… Expand
  55. AndyT.
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This game is has good SP but terrible PC Multiplayer. it is a backwards step for PC gaming. in Australia we down have very good upload speeds and it was a nightmare to get good hosts often i was sent to hosts based in the UK/america/France. also i cant understand why metacritic is using Xbox Reviews for this. Very Puzzling.
  56. MikeN
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    It's a short, predictable, generic, shadow of an FPS that pales in comparison to it's predecessors. The multiplayer aspect is just as dull as its singleplayer . The lack of dedicated servers, small player capacities, and lack of access to console commands renders the game unenjoyable and almost unplayable. The poorest showing by far from one of my favorite game series.
  57. NateY
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Waste of my $60. Modern Warfare 2 is just like a big map pack/expansion to the original Call of Duty:Modern Warfare with similar graphics (you only get wider-angle views with texture streaming) with almost zero improvement graphically-speaking, predictable multiplayer mode, plenty (but ordinary looking, consistent with Modern Warfare 1) of maps in multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 also takes Waste of my $60. Modern Warfare 2 is just like a big map pack/expansion to the original Call of Duty:Modern Warfare with similar graphics (you only get wider-angle views with texture streaming) with almost zero improvement graphically-speaking, predictable multiplayer mode, plenty (but ordinary looking, consistent with Modern Warfare 1) of maps in multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 also takes a big step, no, jump, backwards in terms of multiplayer interface - no server lists or ability to choose your own games, no dedicated server support (so what do I do with my current $8/month server? host Modern Warfare 1 or Left4dead I suppose), limited to 18 players per game and very laggy IWNet. I'm only giving the game 1 because of the just-decent single player mode. I regret my purchase and I am trying to arrange for a return with my local game store.… Expand
  58. ShariqQ
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This game, for Pc is a great disappointment. Single player is good, but multiplayer has been ruined by IW. No dedicated server, small teams (9v9 max) make this game alot less intense then the original (mw1). No leaning, no special features for the PC version, and for 10$ extra. It is a ripoff. It is a direct port from the consoles. In Free for all, most maps are too big and it takes This game, for Pc is a great disappointment. Single player is good, but multiplayer has been ruined by IW. No dedicated server, small teams (9v9 max) make this game alot less intense then the original (mw1). No leaning, no special features for the PC version, and for 10$ extra. It is a ripoff. It is a direct port from the consoles. In Free for all, most maps are too big and it takes forever to find a guy since the MAX PLAYER LIMIT is 8. NOT EVEN 18.… Expand
  59. KolinsB
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Price is too high, there is not mods, there is very high ping, and browsing server.... everything was good in previous version is gone, and everything was bad in previous version there is grrrrrr.
  60. SkeeterM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Short single player that is just a rehash (albeit an interesting one) of MW1, multiplayer that is EXTREMELY laggy and buggy (no dedicated servers), and all of this for a 10 dollar premium compared to every other PC game on the market. Get it for the Xbox if you want to play this game and avoid the PC version like the plague - it just isn't worth it.
  61. MikeS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Lack of dedicated server disallows MW2 to be taken seriously in the competitive gaming field. This franchise was previously herald for competitive game play but is now restricted to vanilla multiplayer and massive amounts of network lag due to upload and bandwidth caps from consumer Internet access. The removal of lean is a step backwards for the genre as well. From a franchise that Lack of dedicated server disallows MW2 to be taken seriously in the competitive gaming field. This franchise was previously herald for competitive game play but is now restricted to vanilla multiplayer and massive amounts of network lag due to upload and bandwidth caps from consumer Internet access. The removal of lean is a step backwards for the genre as well. From a franchise that perfected realism in war games, players are now being restricted and pushed back into the style of every other FPS ever created. Originality has been released from the franchise. Infinity Ward has effectively gone back in time with this release.… Expand
  62. Shal
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Wow, am I disappointed with this game. The single player is the shortest yet, lazyness is all I can say. Next, no leaning...how is that improving the game, just plan lazyness again. What is up with this multiplayer conection thing? I has have a crappy ping and connection problems. If I wanted to play a console game, I would have bought the console version. I'd skip on this game.
  63. NotTaking
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    I expect Infinity Ward to come up with an article in a few weeks stating that their fears of piracy on the PC have come true because the sales have been so poor. Well dear Insanity Ward, it might be that PC gamers are not buying this game because it's an insult to the PC gaming community. The developers couldn't care less obviously, even though the PC gaming community has made I expect Infinity Ward to come up with an article in a few weeks stating that their fears of piracy on the PC have come true because the sales have been so poor. Well dear Insanity Ward, it might be that PC gamers are not buying this game because it's an insult to the PC gaming community. The developers couldn't care less obviously, even though the PC gaming community has made them the company they are today, as is evident from a chat on BestBuy with said developers. The following says it all really: Q:Is there a console in the PC version of the game, so we can change our field of view from the xbox's default 65 FOV to 80 also can we tweaks the weapon damage for each gun, removes perks, graphical debris, breathing sway, also thru console like we where able to before or is this all gone? Vince-IW: We would like you to play the game the way we designed and balanced it. Q: Ignoring IW.net, is the PC version a direct port of the console version? Mackey-IW: No, PC has custom stuff like mouse control, text chat in game, and graphics settings. *this answer really says it all. This is how the bloated developers treat the PC community now.* Q: What kinds of pings did you get during your IWNet testing and what do you say is an acceptable ping? Mackey-IW: I've been playing mainly with around 100ms ping and it was great.… Expand
  64. SarahC
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    I have a Xbox 360 and a PC. I bought this game for PC. I have a Xbox 360 controller for PC, but I choose to use a keyboard and mouse. Finished the single player in 5 hours almost exactly. This game has no LAN play for over 2 people. Also I bought the game from the shops but was required to make an account with STEAM. I've done over 20 hours in multiplayer. The game stops, while I have a Xbox 360 and a PC. I bought this game for PC. I have a Xbox 360 controller for PC, but I choose to use a keyboard and mouse. Finished the single player in 5 hours almost exactly. This game has no LAN play for over 2 people. Also I bought the game from the shops but was required to make an account with STEAM. I've done over 20 hours in multiplayer. The game stops, while playing constantly to find another host. Then the host drops, and it looks for another host. Then that host drops. There is a real need for dedicated servers in this game, and the PC communitys fears were very accurate. There is no way to select servers or choose to play with people who are close to where you live. WIth no LAN play and no dedicated servers after playing this game for 20 hours mutliplayer, this game deserves a 1 out of 10.… Expand
  65. RobertK
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Yawn! The funeral dirge for this franchise has finally come a knockin'. Which is sad really, considering all the great cinematic moments of Call of Duty series past. Played the first 4 missions, fell asleep, uninstalled, put up for sale on Ebay. I'm not one to join into the console versus pc battle, but sadly, COD MW 2 has dumbed down console experience written all over it. An Yawn! The funeral dirge for this franchise has finally come a knockin'. Which is sad really, considering all the great cinematic moments of Call of Duty series past. Played the first 4 missions, fell asleep, uninstalled, put up for sale on Ebay. I'm not one to join into the console versus pc battle, but sadly, COD MW 2 has dumbed down console experience written all over it. An uninspired story line (which believes me makes no sense), short ten minute missions that involve no tactical decision making (ie press "w" to move forward, aim gun, press mouse button to spray bullets). Multiplayer, which I remember spending many an enjoyable hour on with COD 4 MW and it's WW II counterparts, is horrible thanks to the lack of dedi's and IW.net which implements a broken console style matchmaking system. Want to choose your own server? Forget it, you can't - IW.net will pick it for you and more than likely stick you on a server half way around the world. The pings are atrocious, and it's an absolute lag fest. IW has sold us out, after years of supporting this company (and they supporting the PC community) - they've inexplicably and without warning stabbed us in the back. More money with the console kiddies, eh IW? Well, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice....whatev, Infinity Ward - we won't be fooled again. You'd be better served eating your money than dropping it on this game. Spend it on Borderlands or Dragon Age - far better games that are at least worth a 60 dollar price tag. Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare 2 is a cash grab and it shows. Shame on you Infinity Ward.… Expand
  66. ChrisN
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Horrible.....no dedicated servers, no console, no mods, no lean. Complete lack of respect for the community that put IW on the map. IW sold out, plain and simple. Of course they are a company out to make money. But I guarantee that they would have made more money in the long run had they not alienated such a big user base as the PC. Sure they point to piracy as being the reason for the Horrible.....no dedicated servers, no console, no mods, no lean. Complete lack of respect for the community that put IW on the map. IW sold out, plain and simple. Of course they are a company out to make money. But I guarantee that they would have made more money in the long run had they not alienated such a big user base as the PC. Sure they point to piracy as being the reason for the changes but the 360 version will have more copies pirated than the PC ever would. What about forcing us to use steam....I effing hate steam, besides loosing 3-5 fps just from having steam opened in the background, why should we be forced to run proprietary 3rd party software for a game that gives us less of what we had come to expect at a higher price point? IW should just make console games from now on, they don't give a shit about PC gamers.....even though they wouldn't be around without us. Ass-holes.… Expand
  67. LueD
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Giving the game a 0 is rather harsh seeing as it had terrific singleplayer(altho fairly short) and clearly deserves a thumbs up for the singleplayer, however singleplayer is a very very small fraction of CoD and has always been, no difference with the latest game.. That said however with the latest "improvements" to the multiplayer they have successfully killed of the PC communities that Giving the game a 0 is rather harsh seeing as it had terrific singleplayer(altho fairly short) and clearly deserves a thumbs up for the singleplayer, however singleplayer is a very very small fraction of CoD and has always been, no difference with the latest game.. That said however with the latest "improvements" to the multiplayer they have successfully killed of the PC communities that were planning to move over to Modern Warfare 2, yes, they do have a Party system allowing us to play on the same team etc etc, but what we lost is abit greater than that, we lost our communities wich we had invested plenty of time in and where we actually had found alot of people we enjoyed playing both with and against, that however is no longer possible thanks to "IW.net", this game had definitly all the options of bringing down Counterstrike as the #1 game when it comes to FPS e-sports, however that is no longer the case. The lag in multiplayer is terrible, you more often than not encounter servers with only 1 person having less than 3 bars on the brand new and "improved" lag-o-meter, and that person is ofcourse, the host. This game hardly deserves more than a 2 in rating with the current state it is in.. heck, only thing that speaks "CoD" about this game is the singleplayer, and that, is a 8 hour bliss but after that I'm afraid you're out of luck.… Expand
  68. JoshG
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    You can try your hardest to like this game, but in the end you feel short changed and cheated by IW. Don't plan on playing this game in an form that resembles competitive gaming. If your simply satisfied with finding a few friends and playing on IW.net system go for it, anything beyond that is non-existent. Also have to mention, the single player while pretty great, but paying $60 You can try your hardest to like this game, but in the end you feel short changed and cheated by IW. Don't plan on playing this game in an form that resembles competitive gaming. If your simply satisfied with finding a few friends and playing on IW.net system go for it, anything beyond that is non-existent. Also have to mention, the single player while pretty great, but paying $60 for what pretty much is overglorified single player game is not worth it. Maybe if everyone waits off a bit to buy the game, IW will find it in their hearts to implement a dedicated server.… Expand
  69. Gtimestuff
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Single player is pretty good, but 99% of my time will be in multi and it is virtually unplayable without dedicated servers. I don't even mind the fact that its overpriced and you have to pay for DLC. I played it at a friend's house and am definitely not buying it until/unless they implement a dedicated server list. And 18 players?? WTF come on. Reading an interview with one of Single player is pretty good, but 99% of my time will be in multi and it is virtually unplayable without dedicated servers. I don't even mind the fact that its overpriced and you have to pay for DLC. I played it at a friend's house and am definitely not buying it until/unless they implement a dedicated server list. And 18 players?? WTF come on. Reading an interview with one of the developers, he said that he was often getting near 100ms ping, and saying that like it was great. I haven't played a COD4 server with more than 90ms ping since the game was released.… Expand
  70. ToddS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Game has a solid singleplayer aspect, great storyline and exciting. Multiplayer is probably one the worst experiences for a game of this stature I have ever had. Activision and IW should be absolutely red-faced about this release. It doesn't deserve the Call of Duty name.
  71. DirkS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    With such a woefully short single player run this is a game that needs a solid multiplayer to stand on. Unfortunately so far its tripping and falling flat on its face. Call me when the dedicated servers get patched in and I can have a real multiplayer experience again. Until then there are plenty of better games that came out this fall that didn't have an unjustifiably inflated price tag.
  72. ChadP
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    The single player portion of this game is terribly short, favoring a more Hollywood approach to things in place of the realism that IW normally places onto CoD missions. The multiplayer is just insanely laggy, also there are no dedicated servers . They also bumped the price up $10, which just puts me off even further. I would not buy this game.
  73. MarcF
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Consolification at it's worst. A major step back from CoD4 in everything except graphics. The balance is completely out of the window with the massive amount of overpowered perks and customizable kill streaks. The singleplayer campaign was short in CoD4, and is EVEN SHORTER in this game. Combine this with the absolutely woeful multiplayer options, and you get a game which isn't Consolification at it's worst. A major step back from CoD4 in everything except graphics. The balance is completely out of the window with the massive amount of overpowered perks and customizable kill streaks. The singleplayer campaign was short in CoD4, and is EVEN SHORTER in this game. Combine this with the absolutely woeful multiplayer options, and you get a game which isn't even worth *half* the price it's being sold at right now. Infinity Ward should be ashamed of what they made here. They turned their backs on their most loyal fans. The worst thing is: They're going to blame piracy for any drop in sales figures of this game. With a game this bad it's no wonder people won't spend 60 bucks on it and try to get it illegally instead.… Expand
  74. PhilT
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Warning: the low rating is not objective but stems from the disappointment and anger of a long term Call of Duty fan. Despite a fantastic single player campaign and amazing production values this game manages to disappoint fans of the first Modern Warfare. The strange multiplayer issues (no server lists! and smaller matches) blemish the one aspect that always provided long term motivation Warning: the low rating is not objective but stems from the disappointment and anger of a long term Call of Duty fan. Despite a fantastic single player campaign and amazing production values this game manages to disappoint fans of the first Modern Warfare. The strange multiplayer issues (no server lists! and smaller matches) blemish the one aspect that always provided long term motivation to play the call of duty games, the competitive multiplayer.… Expand
  75. JoeP
    Nov 13, 2009
    1
    Giving it a zero would be........ right and wrong. Singleplayer looks nice, plays nice and is nice, but... I didn't buy this game for the SP, I wanted to go online, play with friends on nearby, self-chosen servers. IW tells me not to do so. I have to "invite" my friend(s) and then hope that there is an open slot at the host IW throws me. Okay, I just hooked up with a friend. 1 minute Giving it a zero would be........ right and wrong. Singleplayer looks nice, plays nice and is nice, but... I didn't buy this game for the SP, I wanted to go online, play with friends on nearby, self-chosen servers. IW tells me not to do so. I have to "invite" my friend(s) and then hope that there is an open slot at the host IW throws me. Okay, I just hooked up with a friend. 1 minute wait with a clock counting to zero. Meanwhile, a few players leave, giving m ethe message "need 3 more players".... Okay, got 3 more players, again that clock. Then it's determining whi will be the "best host". wait. Hey the game started!!! Hooray! but.... After a few minutes, the host leaves... bye bye game and hey what's happened? I'm out of the game and my friend isn't..... So reconnect.... doesn't work, server full... damn... The matching system should "match" me with players of my own "strength"... yeah, right. I had lvl 5 myself and was matched with a host who had lvl 20 - 50 players... so far for the "matching" system. I played Bf, BF Vietnam, BF2, BF2142, The complete COD-series and had great battles in 32 against 32 mode. This MW2 MP does not even reach the heels of BF1942... Gonna play the SP until the end, for MP I will continue to play COD4. To the IW guys: thx for ruining a potential great game!… Expand
  76. AlexanderG
    Nov 13, 2009
    1
    A terrible disregard for the PC as a platform makes this a step down from the previous game. If I were judging the game purely on the single player experience, things would be different, but you don't pay £40 for a few hours of single player gameplay. Multilayer is total bawls. No dedicated servers, no community, no clans, constant lag, constantly changing host, no control over A terrible disregard for the PC as a platform makes this a step down from the previous game. If I were judging the game purely on the single player experience, things would be different, but you don't pay £40 for a few hours of single player gameplay. Multilayer is total bawls. No dedicated servers, no community, no clans, constant lag, constantly changing host, no control over gameplay... they've totally wrecked it, I'm sticking to CoD 4.… Expand
  77. Trey
    Nov 13, 2009
    1
    Breaks away from the norm... but only in the pricing category. Costs more than competitors yet is extremely dumbed down. Short single player and hollow crappy multi-player in a game franchise that was brought to fame solely by its online play, If you've ever wanted to pretend you have a console and buy $60 dumbed down mass consumption games, this is for you.
  78. CurtisS
    Nov 14, 2009
    1
    This is probably the worst release of the season. The single player is a pathetic 5 hours long. There is absolutely no excuse why the Campaign is so short. Having no Dedicated servers was a terrible, terrible idea for Multiplayer, as well. It literally renders Multilayer unplayable over 50% of the time, and the pause between finding new hosts really, really takes you out of the game. This is probably the worst release of the season. The single player is a pathetic 5 hours long. There is absolutely no excuse why the Campaign is so short. Having no Dedicated servers was a terrible, terrible idea for Multiplayer, as well. It literally renders Multilayer unplayable over 50% of the time, and the pause between finding new hosts really, really takes you out of the game. Infinity Ward is planning to charge customers for 'Extra Features' to the game, which I assume will be Dedicated Servers. This announcement, of course, came DAYS after the release. I regret my purchase, and will never be buying another Infinity Ward game again.… Expand
  79. TimM
    Nov 14, 2009
    1
    I bought this game, mainly, for the multiplayer. I gave it a one because the single player is solid even though its short. But once you log onto multiplayer, you wonder if this is actually an Infinity Ward game. Between the terrible lag and the enormous amount of gimmicky and sometimes downright annoying perks they added I just do not find it fun. Multiplayer might be better if they patch I bought this game, mainly, for the multiplayer. I gave it a one because the single player is solid even though its short. But once you log onto multiplayer, you wonder if this is actually an Infinity Ward game. Between the terrible lag and the enormous amount of gimmicky and sometimes downright annoying perks they added I just do not find it fun. Multiplayer might be better if they patch in a way of turning off certain perks/killstreak awards. Playing a game of S&D when an AC130 is up is just worthless, it's going to kill the entire team. This failure is partially my fault because I had so much hope that this game would deliver in all aspects. I put Infinity Ward on this pedestal and declared that any game they make is amazing. It is clear IWnet needs A LOT of work. The lack of AC, voting or ANY kind of customization in weapon and perk settings is extremely frustrating. This game could have been much better. Is this game really a one? No. But after all the hype this gimmicky game does not deserve any higher than a one. I want my 60 bucks back.… Expand
  80. LentS
    Nov 14, 2009
    1
    This was one of the game i expected this year, but when it came out, I was really dispappointed. Why ? the singleplayer campaign is way too short and looks too much like the modern warfare one. But if the singleplayer is way too weak, the multiplayer is way too bad. Only 18 players max, lagging P2P servers instead of the good old dedicated ones, and no voting system. Disappointment's This was one of the game i expected this year, but when it came out, I was really dispappointed. Why ? the singleplayer campaign is way too short and looks too much like the modern warfare one. But if the singleplayer is way too weak, the multiplayer is way too bad. Only 18 players max, lagging P2P servers instead of the good old dedicated ones, and no voting system. Disappointment's name, nothing more to say.… Expand
  81. angrycustomer
    Nov 15, 2009
    1
    The WORST multiplayer experience i have ever had! The P2P matching system is awfull, it is very laggy. In most cases i can stand behind someone, head shot them and the shot takes a hell of a long time to register. I and meny people i know are having great difficulties with this system, bring back dedis! The number of supported players is quite dissapointing. The maps are also very campy The WORST multiplayer experience i have ever had! The P2P matching system is awfull, it is very laggy. In most cases i can stand behind someone, head shot them and the shot takes a hell of a long time to register. I and meny people i know are having great difficulties with this system, bring back dedis! The number of supported players is quite dissapointing. The maps are also very campy there is a window over looking every doorway, you can not walk around one corner without a camper having the crosshairs locked on you from a vantage point a mile away, the over detailed/cluttered, dark dingy maps make this problem even worse, makeing it impossible to identify a camping enemy If you are used to the MW multiplayer and expect the same level of quality you will not find this with MW2. I dont recomed this game for a serious multiplay gamer. However the new weapons, attatchments, special effects and perks are brilliant.… Expand
  82. MahmoodAzad
    Nov 15, 2009
    1
    This game has a very interesting singleplayer, the start of the game wasn't much to draw you in but as the story progressed the context became more intriguing and keeps you going. However this is a very short singleplayer campaign which only lasts 4hrs-5hrs giving your level of experience in FPS. As with all Call of Duty games the main attraction is the Multiplayer. The Perks in MW2 This game has a very interesting singleplayer, the start of the game wasn't much to draw you in but as the story progressed the context became more intriguing and keeps you going. However this is a very short singleplayer campaign which only lasts 4hrs-5hrs giving your level of experience in FPS. As with all Call of Duty games the main attraction is the Multiplayer. The Perks in MW2 are tweaked to help out newbies (noobs) and even up the playing field. The introduction of IWNet is an important factor not to be left out, This concept is all well and good for consoles but not very reasonable for PC. The maximum number of players in a multiplayer match are 16 (9v9). On the console it took 5minutes for IWNet matchmaking system to find a suitable game and join. Upon joining the lag was very horrific, I would die shortly after going into cover only to have the kill camera show me getting killed 2 seconds before I went into cover. This is one of the most terrible things that could happen in a multiplayer game. The removal of the Dedicated Sever support in MW2 is a big NO. Overall MW2's main attraction is the singleplayer. With extreme lag and drastically reduced player slots results in MW2 losing the majority of points.… Expand
  83. PeterR
    Nov 15, 2009
    1
    I'm only reviewing the single-player part: The previews looked nice. Then I realized it was basically the exact same game as most of the other COD games. I don't mind games being a little linear. They don't all have to be like Oblivion etc. But even the original Wolfenstein, original Doom and newer shooters like Far Cry etc. offer much more freedom. The surroundings are I'm only reviewing the single-player part: The previews looked nice. Then I realized it was basically the exact same game as most of the other COD games. I don't mind games being a little linear. They don't all have to be like Oblivion etc. But even the original Wolfenstein, original Doom and newer shooters like Far Cry etc. offer much more freedom. The surroundings are really cool (despite graphics being a bit mediocre at times), and the thought of fighting through the level with all that is happening around you, simply seems amazing. But once you get started, you quickly realize there is no freedom at all to explore the level. You are basically being GUIDED through every little 30-second segment of the level. I think it would best be compared to those old CDROM-games where a prerendered movie were running, and all you had to do was to control the crosshair. I understand that when they do it like this, it is very easy for them to create a sort of "movie experience". But at least they should have given us a little more then in all these heavily scripted sequences. Why can i still not shoot the enemies in several different ways? It would help a lot if they could be hurt and killed in ways that felt much more realistic/varied. Also I was disappointed to see all the background not having any function except using it for cover. Everything feels even more scripted when I can't even destroy a simple fence, or blow the interiors of a room to tiny bits. After so many years with FPS's I can't understand why people like this "walk-through" of a single player campagin so much. If it's just for the cinematic feel, I prefer a real movie.… Expand
  84. CJ
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    Pathetic. Played SP, ~5hours max. Played MP for one week and gone back to COD4 with dedicated server support and zero lag. IWnet is laggy at best when it works, this game is a direct console port hence the need to create a matchmaking system. Slot in new code, job done. Lazy developers, be warned if thinking of buying.
  85. LeoF.
    Nov 17, 2009
    1
    I have played the singleplayer and multiplayer, but I haven't bought the game. Although my experience on PC multiplayer wasn't terrible, it is still, lag-wise, downgrade from CoD 4, there is no doubt of that. I can sense the lag, it can be fairly obvious sometimes. It's a real shame, as I would really like to buy and play the game. All we need is a simple patch that makes I have played the singleplayer and multiplayer, but I haven't bought the game. Although my experience on PC multiplayer wasn't terrible, it is still, lag-wise, downgrade from CoD 4, there is no doubt of that. I can sense the lag, it can be fairly obvious sometimes. It's a real shame, as I would really like to buy and play the game. All we need is a simple patch that makes it like Left 4 Dead, we can even keep the matchmaking, but have decent servers host the game. It's like they hardly played the PC version when developing it, because it's really quite obvious that we NEED faster servers because we use a MOUSE which is much more responsive than a console controller.… Expand
  86. Nate
    Nov 17, 2009
    1
    A beautiful console port that could have made it far if it was not for lack of dedicated servers. Matchmaking is lame and laggy as all get out. Being multi player is the biggest part of COD games, They really goofed this one up. I mean come on! How hard is it to at least add dedicated server support and add a filter for it on the crappy IW.net match making? I got other complaints, but i A beautiful console port that could have made it far if it was not for lack of dedicated servers. Matchmaking is lame and laggy as all get out. Being multi player is the biggest part of COD games, They really goofed this one up. I mean come on! How hard is it to at least add dedicated server support and add a filter for it on the crappy IW.net match making? I got other complaints, but i don't need to go on.… Expand
  87. randallf.
    Nov 18, 2009
    1
    most PC gamers buy games like this for the multiplayer experience. i was gonna buy it tonight, glad i read the reviews. if IW and activision get their sheet together and put a respectable PC multiplayer system in-place for this game, i will gladly pay $60. i enjoyed CoD:MW on the PS3 which says a lot because i almost always hate playing FPS games on consoles. i've been rocking the most PC gamers buy games like this for the multiplayer experience. i was gonna buy it tonight, glad i read the reviews. if IW and activision get their sheet together and put a respectable PC multiplayer system in-place for this game, i will gladly pay $60. i enjoyed CoD:MW on the PS3 which says a lot because i almost always hate playing FPS games on consoles. i've been rocking the keyboard/mouse combo for my shooters since the days of Quake II and Half-Life (mostly DoD), and having recently mastered the Source games i'm ready to play something new. guess i'll keep looking.… Expand
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. Saben
    Dec 10, 2009
    1
    All those who ride the COD band wagon know nothing of a good FPS, a horrible console rip, constant cheaters, no dedicated servers, and a single player that lasted 3 hours at most. Disgraceful to the first few CODs.
  93. FlorianB
    Dec 12, 2009
    1
    While this game features gameplay flaws much like all of the early Silent Hill games had, those are ultimatly irrelevant for the same reason as they were in Silent Hill 2. A game that successfully manage to engage the player in the storytelling, a game that features clever, immersive writing that tells a story interactively and engages the player in everything, instead of just letting him While this game features gameplay flaws much like all of the early Silent Hill games had, those are ultimatly irrelevant for the same reason as they were in Silent Hill 2. A game that successfully manage to engage the player in the storytelling, a game that features clever, immersive writing that tells a story interactively and engages the player in everything, instead of just letting him play the action sequences in a blockbuster hollywood movie, a game that uses all it's assets to tell that story and not just dialogue and guns, deserves nothing but praise. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories might not be what you expect from a Silent Hill game, and it's actual scaryness can be disputed. But it is the best story told interactively since portal, or since Silent Hill 2 if you limit yourself to the genre. If you're even remotely interested in the medium of games as storytelling medium, you owe yourself to play Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.… Expand
  94. MichaelR.
    Dec 13, 2009
    1
    If you bought this for online play, you will be sorely disappointed. Unfortunately due to their decision to disallow dedicated servers, the servers which they choose to connect me to always fucking lag tremendously and there seems to be an abundance of hackers that we are unable to kick/ban by vote (or at least have the admins of the dedicated server permaban). And personally, in games If you bought this for online play, you will be sorely disappointed. Unfortunately due to their decision to disallow dedicated servers, the servers which they choose to connect me to always fucking lag tremendously and there seems to be an abundance of hackers that we are unable to kick/ban by vote (or at least have the admins of the dedicated server permaban). And personally, in games like counterstrike i only play servers that disallow the overpowered one hit sniper rifles kills to anything but the head. I kinda wish i had the freedom to do that here.… Expand
  95. ArvindJ
    Dec 13, 2009
    1
    A joke, that's what it is. It's like a slap in a face for every pro player who wanted to play mw2 in leagues, tournaments etc. InfinityWard made us hate other players because "the host sux'.... even though there is nothing the host can do except leaving the game. That's dissrespect for all the players around the world. So if you want to play multiplayer? Don't BUY A joke, that's what it is. It's like a slap in a face for every pro player who wanted to play mw2 in leagues, tournaments etc. InfinityWard made us hate other players because "the host sux'.... even though there is nothing the host can do except leaving the game. That's dissrespect for all the players around the world. So if you want to play multiplayer? Don't BUY this crap. At least not yet. Maybe they will fix it in the future (vote for migraiting the host?)... but as for now, only single player is playable with pleasure. And it's even nice.… Expand
  96. dezixdez
    Dec 13, 2009
    1
    multiplayer is trashed, singleplayer is way too short. See reasons posted elswhere
  97. TrojA
    Dec 16, 2009
    1
    SP is okay. Story is laughable. Action is good, but it's wayyyy too short. You'd expect more for a expensive game like this. Now this all wouldn't be so bad if MP was good, but no dedicated servers? PC gamers are no console gamers, whole different thing. Even if it had dedicated servers, I'd still be playing MW1. The maps are way too small and I like playing with more SP is okay. Story is laughable. Action is good, but it's wayyyy too short. You'd expect more for a expensive game like this. Now this all wouldn't be so bad if MP was good, but no dedicated servers? PC gamers are no console gamers, whole different thing. Even if it had dedicated servers, I'd still be playing MW1. The maps are way too small and I like playing with more people than 6 or 9. This is obviously created for consoles and ported to the PC. Easy money.. Might be nice f… Expand
  98. BrianB
    Dec 21, 2009
    1
    Didnt buy it but did play at friends house. Usually when I get a fps for my PC I cant wait to play it with COD MW 2 I dont even think about the game and its only when I think about gettng a new game I am reminded of it. IW = Fail
  99. 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
  100. wyattw
    Dec 6, 2009
    1
    The entire game is based around the sucess of the multiplayer in the first Modern Warfare. So why did they not add dedicated servers like the first MW with it having so much sucess and screw their PC users?
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  2. Thunderbolt
    90
    Modern Warfare 2 will leave you breathless.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »