Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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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
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  1. DevanV
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    For the Europeans I feel bad for you because pretty much all the servers are in America and you guys have to connect over an ocean. But wait and they will give you European servers that are less laggy. Overall this game is great. I like the short missions because really they are meant to give players a small idea how to play the game efficiently online. The Graphics are great and the MP For the Europeans I feel bad for you because pretty much all the servers are in America and you guys have to connect over an ocean. But wait and they will give you European servers that are less laggy. Overall this game is great. I like the short missions because really they are meant to give players a small idea how to play the game efficiently online. The Graphics are great and the MP is even better for me without any lag. Hence why I give this game a 10 out of 10. Even tho I understand why Europeans can hate this game b/c if everything they claim was happening to me I would be pissed too. But I don't have that problem so I have to give this game a 10/10.… Expand
  2. JoeM
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    A most amazing game, far superior to even CoD4. The online multiplayer runs great, and matchmaking is way better than a server browser. If they actually keep this game from being ruined by hackers (like COD4 was/is) then it is definitely worth not having dedicated servers. The Spec Ops (co-op) mode alone makes this game worth the price of admission. I almost feel bad for all the blind A most amazing game, far superior to even CoD4. The online multiplayer runs great, and matchmaking is way better than a server browser. If they actually keep this game from being ruined by hackers (like COD4 was/is) then it is definitely worth not having dedicated servers. The Spec Ops (co-op) mode alone makes this game worth the price of admission. I almost feel bad for all the blind haters voting the game down, as it is a super strong contender for game of the year. Not only that, the PC version is WAY better than the console versions.… Expand
  3. JacobF
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    A fantastic game in every regard, especially the single player experience. Infinity Ward really made the game feel and play like an action movie. Spec ops also is a great option for seasoned Call of Duty veterans looking for a good amount of challenge.. For those who have these ridiculus multiplayer issues with the game really need to rethink why Infinity Ward actually decided to change A fantastic game in every regard, especially the single player experience. Infinity Ward really made the game feel and play like an action movie. Spec ops also is a great option for seasoned Call of Duty veterans looking for a good amount of challenge.. For those who have these ridiculus multiplayer issues with the game really need to rethink why Infinity Ward actually decided to change the player amount. Maybe it's just me, but 32 on 32 or ever 16 on 16 were extremely frantic and not much fun to play. Nine on nine feels just right if you actually play it. A lack in dedicated servers is a bit of a dissapointment, but if you have such a big deal with it, shut up and play somthing else so we don't have to listen to you all whine about things that arn't such a big deal.… Expand
  4. SheilaT
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    This is the game if the year for me. The old Call of Duty formula is here, but like in the first Modern Warfare, it's been refined to perfection. Surprises abound, and the game packs in an impossible amount of memorable moments. Online play has improved, making it easier to get in and play against people at your level. Most gamers can ignore the backlash against this game. If these This is the game if the year for me. The old Call of Duty formula is here, but like in the first Modern Warfare, it's been refined to perfection. Surprises abound, and the game packs in an impossible amount of memorable moments. Online play has improved, making it easier to get in and play against people at your level. Most gamers can ignore the backlash against this game. If these people weren't whining about the lack of dedicated servers, they would be complaining about how hard it is to find a vanilla server. It happens in every game. Anyway, buy this game. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
  5. ErikN
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Apparently the people here that are complaining about Cod:MW2 haven't played it, or take gaming way too seriously. I myself take gaming pretty seriously, Ive done 3 seasons of Cal and a year of cevo, But honestly, this game is incredible. Ive been playing for 8 solid hours and I must say, this is by far, one of the greatest games of all time. I expected the lack of dedicated servers Apparently the people here that are complaining about Cod:MW2 haven't played it, or take gaming way too seriously. I myself take gaming pretty seriously, Ive done 3 seasons of Cal and a year of cevo, But honestly, this game is incredible. Ive been playing for 8 solid hours and I must say, this is by far, one of the greatest games of all time. I expected the lack of dedicated servers to be a serious problem, but I have yet to play a multiplayer match with ANY less then perfect registry. If you are still unsure about this game, and can't help but feel swamped by this excess of anti-IW butthurts,I FULLY recommend this game. The singleplayer alone is worth $60.… Expand
  6. JonahP
    Nov 13, 2009
    10
    Sorry but you guys are a bunch of whiney asses. So the hell what if it doesn't have dedicated servers? Just play the damn game. Xbox and PS3 users don't have dedicated servers (?) and it's not that big of a deal. Just play the damn game or shut the hell up. The single player is the most impressive and polished piece of work I have ever seen in the video game industry, and I Sorry but you guys are a bunch of whiney asses. So the hell what if it doesn't have dedicated servers? Just play the damn game. Xbox and PS3 users don't have dedicated servers (?) and it's not that big of a deal. Just play the damn game or shut the hell up. The single player is the most impressive and polished piece of work I have ever seen in the video game industry, and I have not yet tried multiplayer because Microsoft are greedy dicks and I have to wait a bit to renew my subscription.… Expand
  7. HarveyD
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    In all honesty I would have given this game a 2, but I'm trying to balance off all the jerks giving the game a 0. It's been said time and time again, no dedicated server support? Oh silly, silly Activision. No console either? And the number of players is limited to 9v9? Not being creative enough to implement new features is one thing, but to actually think that taking away In all honesty I would have given this game a 2, but I'm trying to balance off all the jerks giving the game a 0. It's been said time and time again, no dedicated server support? Oh silly, silly Activision. No console either? And the number of players is limited to 9v9? Not being creative enough to implement new features is one thing, but to actually think that taking away features would somehow make your game better is, for lack of a better word, just stupid.… Expand
  8. KelseaL
    Nov 17, 2009
    10
    The fact that this game has a user rating of 1.8 is absolutely tragic. Did most people here even play this game?--I don't think so. Reading through the user reviews a week ago, I almost decided not to buy this game as a result of all the bitter hate PC gamers were spewing; but I should have known better. I'm glad I went with my gut and bought this, because it was absolutely The fact that this game has a user rating of 1.8 is absolutely tragic. Did most people here even play this game?--I don't think so. Reading through the user reviews a week ago, I almost decided not to buy this game as a result of all the bitter hate PC gamers were spewing; but I should have known better. I'm glad I went with my gut and bought this, because it was absolutely epic. I know people are peeved about the changes made to multiplayer--and perhaps rightly so. I'm not sure what IW was thinking (it does come off as traitorous), and I can't say I agree with the changes they've made, but that does not change the fact that this game is amazing. The campaign grips you and doesn't let go, moving through at lightning speed from beginning to end. A lot of people are commenting on and complaining about length--but when's the last time there was a campaign mode this jam-packed for 6 hours, without any filler? Are we looking for quality or quantity? If you're looking for quanity you can have it; I'll take quality and stick with MW2. It's only 6 hours long, but it's 6 hours of intense, meaningful gameplay--not to mention spec ops mode. Yes, there's lots of stuff blowing up, and perhaps some of the smarts have been sacrificed for spectacle--but that's not always a bad thing. The Hans Zimmer score is electrifying and there are more mind blowing twists and turns in this than you'd ever expect--most of them completely unpredictable. The sound is also improved upon, and the graphics were even better than I was expecting. This game is beautiful--don't let anyone tell you any different. As for multiplayer, I've only played a few games, but it's enough to have formulated an opinion. The action does seem a little bit slower, but much more balanced, and thus in a way more fun. My connection is super crappy, but even I have been able to get 3 bars in games where all the other players seemed to have 4. Maybe if you're from another part of the world (I'm from Canada, 2 hours NE of Toronto) you might have problems, but I havn't experienced any so far. The other aspects from MW1 multiplayer that we know and love have been amped up, built up, improved upon, and even replayability appears to have been extended. It's like MW1 multiplayer x 3, if you're able to get past the negativity surrounding the dedicated server issue. If you would rather focus on the negative (no dedicated servers, lean, mod support) instead of the positive (absolutely everything else) then don't buy this game. Otherwise, this is the shooter you've been waiting for. If you're on the edge like I was, think hard about it, consider the bitter "DOA" reviews by many of the upset fans here, and make an informed decision. I'm not saying the game is perfect (I would have given it a 9.5 given the option) but the reviews here are simply not legitimate. Might IW have screwed up partially on the multiplayer? Perhaps, but t's still great and they've crafted a near masterpiece of a game. I have to end by saying that if you are a shooter fan, this really should unquestionably be a part of your collection--you won't regret it. I'm not saying the game is perfect (I would have given it a 9.5 given the option) but the reviews here are simply not legitimate. Might IW have screwed up partially on the multiplayer? Perhaps, but t's still great and they've crafted a near masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Tjomie
    Dec 15, 2009
    10
    I played this game for a long time and love it, the story line is pretty good and the multiplayer is nice. I haven't discovered some lag or something, no one cheating or something. All of you guys down there can't have played it just hate the call of duty series since you just post shit. Really godd game :)
  15. AxelD
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    Because you cant pass up this amazing and immersible story, and the epic that has just occured at the end of every mission doesnt hit you untill you fire up the multiplayer once the museum is done...it makes me so angry i can't see straight everytime i think about it...but the game is good, and you cant give it a bum wrap cause your favorite custom game is gone. Although i miss Because you cant pass up this amazing and immersible story, and the epic that has just occured at the end of every mission doesnt hit you untill you fire up the multiplayer once the museum is done...it makes me so angry i can't see straight everytime i think about it...but the game is good, and you cant give it a bum wrap cause your favorite custom game is gone. Although i miss having good maps...… Expand
  16. spartan-117
    Sep 28, 2010
    10
    Amazing part 2.Beautifull crafted wide array of weapons posibility of choosing your way non-stop action great comrades ai.Varied battlefields medium-long campaign.even the firs test in which you shoot targets is exciting.the story is ok and the final blow me away.PRICE.10
  17. insectorbuglord
    Sep 27, 2010
    10
    THE BEST GAME EVER MADE, 99999999999999999999999999999999999999/10, ITS the BEST GAME EVUR!, the Shooting is better than halo or half live 2, the vehicle action is more intense and fun than any better racing game ever made, the graphics are possibly the best graphics they will make in 10 years, not even crysis with 9 videographics card can defeat mw2 on graphics, the multiplayer is theTHE BEST GAME EVER MADE, 99999999999999999999999999999999999999/10, ITS the BEST GAME EVUR!, the Shooting is better than halo or half live 2, the vehicle action is more intense and fun than any better racing game ever made, the graphics are possibly the best graphics they will make in 10 years, not even crysis with 9 videographics card can defeat mw2 on graphics, the multiplayer is the best ever!

    9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999/10 hands down    … Expand
  18. mohammed
    Dec 3, 2010
    10
    Call of duty modern warfare 2 is the best shooting game in the world that I have seen especially when I kill a lot of people without dieing. The call of duty modern warfare 2 never can become bored ever when I am playing it I all ways playing it and I never get bored of it nearly at the time Iâ
  19. TheNoobifier
    Dec 11, 2010
    10
    Still beats Black Ops' lag fest....
  20. Jester2372
    Jan 1, 2011
    10
    Once you eliminate Infinity Ward and Steam along with the poor hosting you have an awesome game here. The campaign was well thought out and had a pretty good story line. You maintain control of your player through out the game without worry of the game taking over for you. I only wish it was longer or had patches to extend it. Spec Ops is a great addition and having the two playerOnce you eliminate Infinity Ward and Steam along with the poor hosting you have an awesome game here. The campaign was well thought out and had a pretty good story line. You maintain control of your player through out the game without worry of the game taking over for you. I only wish it was longer or had patches to extend it. Spec Ops is a great addition and having the two player makes it better. I liked it so much I would easily purchase additional Spec Ops map packs. Multi - This game has a great FPS multi player. What more could you ask for except some PACKS to add weapons or attachments to go along with the additional map packs. Outside of the fact that VAC is very bad at stopping hackers, Steam cannot find a host and the maps are too small, it is truly an awesome game. Movement in game is very nice and the game plays well on most PC's.… Expand
  21. JonesR
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    An excellent production single player campaign. Infinity Ward did a superb job at bringing detail and depth to every element that deserves a standing ovation. It is extremely detailed with tons of action. My biggest issue was that I found the story difficult to follow. It jumped around from country to country and person to person making it impossible to figure out who were the good guysAn excellent production single player campaign. Infinity Ward did a superb job at bringing detail and depth to every element that deserves a standing ovation. It is extremely detailed with tons of action. My biggest issue was that I found the story difficult to follow. It jumped around from country to country and person to person making it impossible to figure out who were the good guys and who were the bad guys and where you, the player, fit in. Regardless, the presentation and the execution are both top notch and very enjoyable. Throw in stellar graphics, quality game play, and a pleasing variety of equipment and missions. I cannot praise the single player campaign enough--a game that's actually worth its price tag.… Expand
  22. SK8TER_GRRRL
    Dec 27, 2010
    10
    OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG
    WHAT ARE TEH PC NARDS TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!! THIS GAME MAYT BE AS GOOD AS BLACKOPERASHUNS BUT THE GAME HAS AWESOME MAPS AND REALLY COOL WEAPONS LIKE:USP .45 · .44 Magnum · M9 · Desert Eagle · M1911 .45
    Machine Pistols PP2000 · G18 · M93 Raffica · TMP Shotguns SPAS-12    OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG
    WHAT ARE TEH PC NARDS TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!! THIS GAME MAYT BE AS GOOD AS BLACKOPERASHUNS BUT THE GAME HAS AWESOME MAPS AND REALLY COOL WEAPONS LIKE:USP .45 · .44 Magnum · M9 · Desert Eagle · M1911 .45
    Machine Pistols
    PP2000 · G18 · M93 Raffica · TMP
    Shotguns
    SPAS-12 · AA-12 · Striker · Ranger · M1014 · Model 1887 · W1200
    Launchers
    AT4 · Thumper · Stinger · Javelin · RPG-7
    Assault Rifles
    M4A1 · FAMAS · SCAR-H · TAR-21 · FAL · M16A4 · ACR · F2000 · AK-47
    Submachine Guns
    MP5K · UMP45 · Vector · P90 · Mini-Uzi
    Light Machine Guns
    L86 LSW · RPD · MG4 · AUG HBAR · M240
    Sniper Rifles
    Intervention · Barrett .50cal · WA2000 · M14 EBR/M21 EBR · Dragunov
    Equipment
    Frag · Semtex · Throwing Knife · Tactical Insertion · Blast Shield · Claymore · C4
    Special Grenades
    Flashbang · Stun · Smoke
    Miscellaneous
    Riot Shield · Knife · Minigun · M2 Browning Machine Gun · M249 SAW · Breaching Charge
    Attachments
    Rapid Fire · Akimbo · Shotgun · Silencer · Heartbeat Sensor · FMJ · Extended Magazines · Grip · Tactical Knife
    Grenade Launchers
    M203 · GP-25
    Weapon Camouflages
    White Tape · Desert · Arctic · Woodland · Digital · Urban · Blue Tiger · Red Tiger · Fall
    Sights
    ACOG Scope · SUSAT · Thermal Scope · Red Dot Sight · MARS Sight · Holographic Sight · Swarovski Scope
    Unused Weapons
    Remington 870
    U GUYZ ARE IDIOTS 4 HATIN ON THIS AWSUM GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  23. Dr_Manhattan
    Jan 3, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Game!
    From last 10 years i have been playing Quake, Unreal, Half-life, Battle Field and many FPS, but most of time Single Player.
    Now with COD MW and COD MW2 i have started playing on-line and i can't stop!
    Great game, even without server, if you have many friends from the same region you will won't experience great delays or lags (But this happen some times :-(
    This game could replace counter-strike in a future :-)    … Expand
  24. Shtiggy
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    Absolutely fantastic singly player campaign mode. The story and gameplay were spectacular to say the least. I don't care about multiplayer so if you don't either, you will thoroughly enjoy this game.
  25. Rupert_Smythe
    Mar 17, 2011
    10
    Good evening. I had the good fortune to receive this game as a birthday gift from an elderly acquaintance at one of my champagne parties, and I found the game to be a rather splendid affair. Indeed, one would find this to be a frightfully realistic portrayal of conflict. Of course, like many other noble gentlemen, I've used a firearm many times in my day-to-day affairs, (although I mightGood evening. I had the good fortune to receive this game as a birthday gift from an elderly acquaintance at one of my champagne parties, and I found the game to be a rather splendid affair. Indeed, one would find this to be a frightfully realistic portrayal of conflict. Of course, like many other noble gentlemen, I've used a firearm many times in my day-to-day affairs, (although I might add that foxes and pheasants tend not to shoot back), so it is with some considerable difficulty that I completed the first "level" (is that what you young folk call a section of a computer game?) of this video entertainment, but jolly good fun it was! Bravo! (..and that's not "Bravo" as in "Bravo Two Zero", hur hur!).
    Toodle pip.    … Expand
  26. commonviewer
    Mar 1, 2011
    10
    Unbelievably great storyline, graphics and possibilities in the SP. Just a few minor glitches I noticed (I didn't notice most of them when I played the game for the first time). I also love the fact that you can notice the difference between the easiest and hardest level (Recruit -> Veteran). Beyond question in the top5 games I've played. Despite the minor bugs it deserves a 10/10.
  27. Slate
    Jan 5, 2014
    10
    Honestly regardless of what people say MW2 is the best CoD out there, people say they had bad experiences with MW2 online..well if that's the case go play a Treyarch version "Black ops series". Then you will have the true definition of fail. Infinity Ward is the better developer of the two companies that battle back and forth developing the CoD series. I'm willing to bet that most peopleHonestly regardless of what people say MW2 is the best CoD out there, people say they had bad experiences with MW2 online..well if that's the case go play a Treyarch version "Black ops series". Then you will have the true definition of fail. Infinity Ward is the better developer of the two companies that battle back and forth developing the CoD series. I'm willing to bet that most people are not even aware of that, Treyarch gives Infinity Ward a bad name. Infinity Wards games; "MW1" "MW2" "MW3" are far better than any of Treyarch's "Black ops series" hands down. I have been playing CoD since the very first release several years ago back in the WW2 era of CoD. Most people didn't even start playing until the first CoD 4 Modern Warfare came out, the overall feel of MW2 is great, the physics are great, graphics sound are great. I feel that the multiplayer is very well balanced online, if it ran like then maybe your pc isn't up to spec?..if you bash the game saying its unfair or unbalanced maybe you should switch up your tactics a bit instead of raging around looking for that kill?..I have never had any issues playing this online..I always had a blast. I'm clearly reviewing this from a quality aspect..how well the game play is designed, how well the game is structured. Bottom line MW2 to this day is still one of the best CoD games to this day.… Expand
  28. DaftBehemoth
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    The user reviews for this game should be completely thrown out. The ONLY complaint for this game is with the PC version of the online. There should have been dedicated servers. I played on the Xbox for over 400 hours and it never bothered me and it didn't bother me when I switched to the PC either. Get over it. You guys are idiots for giving this game a 3.7 when it should be a 9. IThe user reviews for this game should be completely thrown out. The ONLY complaint for this game is with the PC version of the online. There should have been dedicated servers. I played on the Xbox for over 400 hours and it never bothered me and it didn't bother me when I switched to the PC either. Get over it. You guys are idiots for giving this game a 3.7 when it should be a 9. I personally think that it deserves a 10 though. Absolutely amazing single-player campaign and extremely fun co-op that I played through multiple times (including veteran on both). Plus one of the most fun multi-player games of all time. A very worthy sequel to one of the most stunning games in video game history, CoD4.… Expand
  29. Rainbowsix1326
    May 8, 2011
    10
    Essentially, at its core, this is a beautiful game. A great storyline idea but, when you play it you feel as if the levels have been put together as if it were a two year old putting together a jigsaw. It's is just a jumbled mess of good ideas and potential. The only thing I particularly liked was (cue drum roll) the multiplayer. It was definitely a step up from WAW and MW1. Some may notEssentially, at its core, this is a beautiful game. A great storyline idea but, when you play it you feel as if the levels have been put together as if it were a two year old putting together a jigsaw. It's is just a jumbled mess of good ideas and potential. The only thing I particularly liked was (cue drum roll) the multiplayer. It was definitely a step up from WAW and MW1. Some may not agree with me on that point but I'll stand my ground in any argument a bout it's "terrible" multiplayer.… Expand
  30. JohnnyBGoode
    Jun 4, 2011
    10
    This review covers the single player PC experience. This was the best Call of Duty I've played so far. I have yet to try Black Ops. Let me just say that the gameplay, physics, graphics, and atmosphere were amazing. Being a Desert Storm veteran I can honestly say that the game captured the desert warfare very well. The game also brought back memories of the movie Red Dawn. I alsoThis review covers the single player PC experience. This was the best Call of Duty I've played so far. I have yet to try Black Ops. Let me just say that the gameplay, physics, graphics, and atmosphere were amazing. Being a Desert Storm veteran I can honestly say that the game captured the desert warfare very well. The game also brought back memories of the movie Red Dawn. I also enjoyed the twists of the game where it left me saying "No way!" A hands-down must get, even for fifty bucks.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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