Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
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  1. F1reBladex
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Best game ever. Normally CoD was all about shooting, shooting and shooting, but this time its different. Its more action packed. I loved the singleplayer. Multiplayer also improved alot with deathstreaks and more points received if u died many times in a row. So it keeps things balanced. Way to go Infinity ward.
  2. RasmusK.J
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    No dedicated server, max 9 vs 9, outdated anti cheat softwar, no ability have total controll over the game that "YOU!" are "HOSTING!!" cheaters, script kiddies, annoying buggars from TDeres to general nasty idiots can't be removed from the game .... Developler statements "Game is customabel fo PC" There's íngame text chat and mouse controll !! Like saying that reciving a No dedicated server, max 9 vs 9, outdated anti cheat softwar, no ability have total controll over the game that "YOU!" are "HOSTING!!" cheaters, script kiddies, annoying buggars from TDeres to general nasty idiots can't be removed from the game .... Developler statements "Game is customabel fo PC" There's íngame text chat and mouse controll !! Like saying that reciving a car with steeringwheel and tires is something special instead of the normal ... The candy (eg. the game) looks sweet but tasts bitter and thus the rating. If the developer would listen to the community that made the COD series profitiabel then this could have been avoided.… Expand
  3. ToddL
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I purchased this game hoping it would be a successor to earlier versions. However, the campaign was quite short and the multi-player is so ill equipped it made for no replay value. If you get in a game, it's usually very laggy, you jerk around the screen. If you manage to get a host, you can't really kill him much or he'll just quit, then you're back to square one I purchased this game hoping it would be a successor to earlier versions. However, the campaign was quite short and the multi-player is so ill equipped it made for no replay value. If you get in a game, it's usually very laggy, you jerk around the screen. If you manage to get a host, you can't really kill him much or he'll just quit, then you're back to square one finding a new game. Infinity Ward forgot to make anti-cheat protection and there's rampant 'wall hacking' and 'aimbotting' going around. It's not worth it. I would suggest trying Modern Warfare 1, it's of higher quality than this.… Expand
  4. JohnR
    Nov 12, 2009
    6
    The multiplayer portion of the game has already received a thorough and rightly deserved thrashing, frankly, the MP is generic and rather rubbish. But what about single player? Well, it too, is...rather rubbish. The game starts on a high note, with some new interesting locales and some unique 'theme' levels - but at around the third act the game deteriorates into absolute The multiplayer portion of the game has already received a thorough and rightly deserved thrashing, frankly, the MP is generic and rather rubbish. But what about single player? Well, it too, is...rather rubbish. The game starts on a high note, with some new interesting locales and some unique 'theme' levels - but at around the third act the game deteriorates into absolute drivel. The plot becomes to convoluted that by act 2 you wont know whats going on or why, it reads like some kind of bad Dan Brown novel - The original Modern Warfare had a sense of authenticity - this game really has jumped the shark - its nonsensical, michael bay-esque tripe. There are multiple plot holes and inconsistencies. The length however is fine, it doesn't overstay its welcome and will hold you long enough. And really, the game just wasn't that fun. The first act is a blast, and plays somewhat like a FPS version of 'World in Conflict' - but it quickly drops off. Act 3 felt like the game FEAR without the ghouls and leaning - the 2nd and 3rd acts were azy, and heartless, a totally unnecessary sequal to a great game. Avoid MW2 - Its a huge disappointment, in both MP and SP, stick to CoD 4, or migrate to your other MP FPS of choice.… Expand
  5. Azakiel
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Terrible plot, high production values. Mutliplayer on PC is terrible. Makes me wish for the days of Counter-Strike 1.3, back when games were good and not filled with random acts of console madness (ie everything explodes). VAC - its joke (wallhack working).
  6. KenS
    Nov 12, 2009
    2
    Guys, im sorry tho say that but Infinity Ward NEVER cared about the community, since Call of Duty 1 they didnt. But now about the game. Who liked the first MW (its not Call of Duty, its just not -.-) will probably like this one too. The grapics look nice and the game plays fluently, but dont expect a Story that makes any sense or has any human logic to it. Infinity Ward fucked this up Guys, im sorry tho say that but Infinity Ward NEVER cared about the community, since Call of Duty 1 they didnt. But now about the game. Who liked the first MW (its not Call of Duty, its just not -.-) will probably like this one too. The grapics look nice and the game plays fluently, but dont expect a Story that makes any sense or has any human logic to it. Infinity Ward fucked this up really bad, now trying to make publicity with controversial content. Seriously WTF. And everyone talking about the multiplayer : you all suck xD -> I said it before , IW doesnt give a s**t about the community, thats why they're splitting it again releasing a new MW. They did it with Call of Duty 1 and Call of Duty 2 Thats what you get buying such a retarded game only because of the hype (MW2) Wow, you probably all hate me now.… Expand
  7. TehL
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    @ all the people that give this a perfect score. Removal of ONE thing? We are all upset over the removal of one thing? Not I. I am upset that they slaughtered the game that I was looking forward to. That "one thing" is the cause of horrible lag during multiplayer. I have emptied clips into enemies right next to me, only to have the game not register a single round. How about the fact that @ all the people that give this a perfect score. Removal of ONE thing? We are all upset over the removal of one thing? Not I. I am upset that they slaughtered the game that I was looking forward to. That "one thing" is the cause of horrible lag during multiplayer. I have emptied clips into enemies right next to me, only to have the game not register a single round. How about the fact that there is a wait if the host drops while the game picks another host? How about the fact that there are thousands of cheaters out there already, ruining the game for everyone? Also they didn't remove "one thing". -In this game, you actually can't lean! That's right. You can't LEAN around corners in a tactical FPS. -There is no cover system -You cant talk to your team mates. -The steam install is horribad and required contacting them for support just so that I could play the game I purchased! - The single player story takes a whole 4-5 hours to beat. - The multiplayer is limited to 9 v 9, although if you see more than 10 people on screen, odds are you are lagging so bad that someone will drop anyway. What I love the most is when the host drops, the game picks another host, they drop, the game picks another one, and they drop. Through all that you just wasted about 20 seconds staring at your screen, unable to do anything. The game is a spit in the face of PC gamers everywhere, and that is why it is getting low scores. PC gamer's don't pay $65 for a 5 hour story mode, and horribad multiplayer.… Expand
  8. MarkJ
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Wow, I can't believe how terrible this game is for people not within the USA. The ping is horrible, and single player is rediculously short and boring. these critics must have been paid off to release such high ratings just before Christmas. No dedicated server support, no console, limited to 18 people per server.. I seriously hope IW loses money on this garbage waste of perfectly Wow, I can't believe how terrible this game is for people not within the USA. The ping is horrible, and single player is rediculously short and boring. these critics must have been paid off to release such high ratings just before Christmas. No dedicated server support, no console, limited to 18 people per server.. I seriously hope IW loses money on this garbage waste of perfectly good blank discs.… Expand
  9. zippyzipster
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    The total disinterest in the PC platform and the core strength of having an unrestricted, multiplayer and mod community means this game is the worst ever, if only for the death-knell it sounds for the future of PC gaming. The amount of units sold will be taken as proof of the future of gaming despite the PC platform sales being a very small % of the total sold.
  10. 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
  11. OddbjornH
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    MP is way too spammy (tho they did fix grenade spamming slightly by removing/changing certain fucked up perks in CoD4). By spammy, I mean there's not a second without either a helicopter, a harrier or an airstrike going off. Impossible to hear ANYTHING. That, and they still havent made an option to turn down music volume without turning down the master volume. Currently, I rely on a MP is way too spammy (tho they did fix grenade spamming slightly by removing/changing certain fucked up perks in CoD4). By spammy, I mean there's not a second without either a helicopter, a harrier or an airstrike going off. Impossible to hear ANYTHING. That, and they still havent made an option to turn down music volume without turning down the master volume. Currently, I rely on a mounted heartbeat sensor on my gun to "hear" where my enemies are, since there's no way you can hear anyones footsteps or clink-clanks in ladders and such. The game feels very much like a console-port in more aspects than just the auto-matchmaking, the mouse controls feel smoothed even tho I've turned off mouse smoothing, sensitivity-changes are... too sensitive. The auto-finding best host, tends to .. not find the best host (me), and if the host wants, he can just put on a download, and everyone except him will have a horrible game experience (happened more than once so far). The devs said they "balanced" the maps for 9v9, which is why the game doesn't support higher, but some maps are so small, that they don't feel balanced for 9v9 at all. I've several times spawned right in the face of an enemy. Balanced. All in all, there are tons of nuisances in this game, but when it actually works, it's not too bad. Hopefully they'll come to their senses with dedicated servers eventually. The p2p strategy they've chosen might work for RTS games, but does not work well with the CoD series, or most likely any action FPS.… Expand
  12. KestutisV
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Since a lot i want to rage about has been listed by the below users, i'm gonna cut this short. #1. 9 vs 9: Without the long whining, i'm just gonna say this, it would be ALWAYS nice to have an option for more players. #2. No deticated servers: do i even have to comment this one? #3. No moding: same as above #4. Price tag: Are you kidding me? Since the multiplayer is fucked, no Since a lot i want to rage about has been listed by the below users, i'm gonna cut this short. #1. 9 vs 9: Without the long whining, i'm just gonna say this, it would be ALWAYS nice to have an option for more players. #2. No deticated servers: do i even have to comment this one? #3. No moding: same as above #4. Price tag: Are you kidding me? Since the multiplayer is fucked, no mods for the game, i can't see any other reason why not to pirate it. Thepiratebay - here i come!… Expand
  13. IWSucks
    Nov 12, 2009
    3
    I got this game for free, Dont ask. I had previously cancelled my pre order but free is free so I gave it a try. Single player is great alot of fun, visually one of the best games out there and it runs flawlessy on a one year old system. Now Multiplayer, while it is fun and you could see the potential of what this game could have been. I love team death match but come on capped at 6 vs 6 I got this game for free, Dont ask. I had previously cancelled my pre order but free is free so I gave it a try. Single player is great alot of fun, visually one of the best games out there and it runs flawlessy on a one year old system. Now Multiplayer, while it is fun and you could see the potential of what this game could have been. I love team death match but come on capped at 6 vs 6 the maps are clearly large enough to support double that. This will offer some fun but that will wain pretty quickly with no mods, no console, no servers no CONTROL over anything. I had to go to the bathroom during a match but couldnt, I am still waiting for a email from IW for permission to wipe. Another thing is that the game is already hacked, there are videos out there showing it, I have already experienced as because of the match making service I am playing with the same 20 people all the time and just have to tolerate the hacker its quite annoying. For free this is not that bad of a game, If is was my money I was spending it would have been placed on Bad Company 2. Dice still embraces the PC community.… Expand
  14. AlexG.
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, 18 player max, no custom mods or maps allowed, no console, no kickbans, and no resaleability due to Steam DRM. Waste of money. Stick with CoD4 until IW figures out how not to screw over the gamers that made this franchise what it is.
  15. ASDASD
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    I bet all the guys who gave the game 0 or 1 haven't even tried and are just happy to whine over everything. Please get brainz!! No point in shittin' on IW just 'cause they changed a few things. They have the right and they can if they want, in this case they did want to change something! Get over it you whiny noobs, play the game or shut up!
  16. Enigma
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I find it amazing that such a hyped game could be this terrible. I mean, you have to disregaurd hype, but this is just above and beyond all reasoning. In an effort to stop "hackers" (read pirating) they've fucked the game up beyond reason. Hell it's not even worth pirating with the near portal length play time. Simply terrible. GG IW, GG.
  17. Kauffman
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    After waiting for this game since I finished the first MW I can say that the wait was worth it. The game plays very well and story line though it´s short is amazing. For me the MP works great and I have had a blast. I give this game 9 becase the single player is short but everyting else is perfect.
  18. klemensad
    Nov 12, 2009
    3
    Em.. game is not worth 60$ its a rental single player game play is boring and a grind i only played it because the story is great and the movie like scenes are awesome the ending is awesome 2 but other than that its a boring gring shooting enemies all the time and dieing a lot so rent it or but it for 20$ just to see the story but mw1 was way better in story and in gameplay so reather buy that.
  19. thorlord
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I bought this garbage to find that online play was disgustingly laggy, had fewer players per map, and no real customizations of gametypes provided by either me or the server (or lack of one) what baffles me is why a stripped down version of a potentially amazing game, costs $10 more than other games on the PC. patches wont save this garbage, the structure of its online play is flawed and I bought this garbage to find that online play was disgustingly laggy, had fewer players per map, and no real customizations of gametypes provided by either me or the server (or lack of one) what baffles me is why a stripped down version of a potentially amazing game, costs $10 more than other games on the PC. patches wont save this garbage, the structure of its online play is flawed and will soon drive gamers wanting an engaging, captivating experience to other FPS games offered. the single player is fun yes, but the CoD games used to be known for their amazing multiplayer games. its sad to see something so great fall so hard.… Expand
  20. KossakKossak
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Greedy IW disabled mods/maps made by community to charge us PC players for their DLC. No way - they won't get any money from me. Besides the game doesn't have much new content in comparison to cod4, for me it's not worth buying.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. SimonC
    Nov 12, 2009
    2
    The 2 is for the Character Models wich look pretty cool. and the 8 points that are missing... well as you've probably read in other reviews. What the hell is happening with PC gameing? Im back to playing Counter Strike soon. lets all hope that DICE's new game Bad Company 2 lives up to their hype. atleast theyr guna have Beta tests and Demo for us to try before they sell the shit The 2 is for the Character Models wich look pretty cool. and the 8 points that are missing... well as you've probably read in other reviews. What the hell is happening with PC gameing? Im back to playing Counter Strike soon. lets all hope that DICE's new game Bad Company 2 lives up to their hype. atleast theyr guna have Beta tests and Demo for us to try before they sell the shit to us. Infinity Ward and Codemasters (if u missed the utter crap game Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising) SHAME ON YOU!… Expand
  24. adams
    Nov 12, 2009
    7
    Ok Just tested COD MW2 on my 14 years old brother PC , and All what i can say is CALL OF DUTY Moedern warfare 2 is a INCOMPLETED GAME , i was 1st been shoked with the weapons 3D modelisation and textures , just before the practice when they ask you to keep a weapon , ive looked for a M4 and i fond a JOY look weapon , then piked up the what should be a M4 , and the missing Peak control to Ok Just tested COD MW2 on my 14 years old brother PC , and All what i can say is CALL OF DUTY Moedern warfare 2 is a INCOMPLETED GAME , i was 1st been shoked with the weapons 3D modelisation and textures , just before the practice when they ask you to keep a weapon , ive looked for a M4 and i fond a JOY look weapon , then piked up the what should be a M4 , and the missing Peak control to shoot while covering , its missing on conrols configiration also E bouton is asigned to Action so its realy not programed "IW !!!!?", bringing us back to countre strike CS game play without peaks and shoot ,also the grenade line efect is horible and break simulation ambiance , and and come the bigest problem on MW2 the NO DEDICATED SERVER5S , i dont i you noticed yes but there is no COD MW2 fan site yet and no clans , as expected IW stoped Mooding and no dedicated servers , thats blowed up milions of Hard core gamers , But hope IW work on Big patch for PC version to Corect 1 - weapon texture 2 - bring back legacy controls 3 - taking out grenade efects , its not relalistic 4 - Squad blocking doors , many time 5 - and bring Back Dedicated servers i f they dont fix the game will dead and gamers will no more trust in IW so the end of the series .… Expand
  25. ShaneB
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Disgusting, Awful, Pathetic. Just a few words I use to describe this garbage attempt at a port. If you use certain parts on a PC, you need to "trick your computer" into letting you play, after Steam spent 15 minutes trying to let me play, It decided to delete the 11gb download I just downloaded and try re-download this piece of garbage. I'll be complaining and getting a full refund Disgusting, Awful, Pathetic. Just a few words I use to describe this garbage attempt at a port. If you use certain parts on a PC, you need to "trick your computer" into letting you play, after Steam spent 15 minutes trying to let me play, It decided to delete the 11gb download I just downloaded and try re-download this piece of garbage. I'll be complaining and getting a full refund the moment i can. Pathetic.… Expand
  26. TC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Matchmaking system is for the weak.... can't believe console players put up with this. I'm surprised you don't sell them time on dedicated servers. I am as disappointed in this as CoD2... which wasn't balanced for "sprinting"... now they removed "lean". Whoever did your game balancing over the last few years... is not good at their job. Fire them. Don't try to Matchmaking system is for the weak.... can't believe console players put up with this. I'm surprised you don't sell them time on dedicated servers. I am as disappointed in this as CoD2... which wasn't balanced for "sprinting"... now they removed "lean". Whoever did your game balancing over the last few years... is not good at their job. Fire them. Don't try to tell me this is for my own good.… Expand
  27. GeoffW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    IW clearly turned their back on PC gamers, the video game community that made them what they are today. No dedicated server support, only 18 players max in online play, among the myriad of other "features" this game boasts to cater to the console crowd. No sale. I hope you're happy with your new friends IW, because you've certainly lost us. And we don't forget.
  28. BrentW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Disappointing IW, very disappointing. You have ruined your reputation as a company, by not investing a little extra (or less) in the ability to have dedicated server support. I no longer hold IW above treyarch when it comes to game quality. You have lost the support from PC gamers and Competitive community, which no-doubt determines whether a game shall be successful (in the eyes of the Disappointing IW, very disappointing. You have ruined your reputation as a company, by not investing a little extra (or less) in the ability to have dedicated server support. I no longer hold IW above treyarch when it comes to game quality. You have lost the support from PC gamers and Competitive community, which no-doubt determines whether a game shall be successful (in the eyes of the community) or not. Sure IW I have no doubts you will make a killing off this game, but I hope you learn from your mistakes.… Expand
  29. DanielW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated server support was one of the stupidest decisions ever for an FPS that is so multiplayer oriented. The host player has zero lag while all other players that connect feel like they are on dial-up unless they happen to live nextdoor to the host. Also, no-one can ban other players except Infinity Ward, and they are being very slow to do so. Goodbye lag-free multiplayer. The lack of dedicated server support was one of the stupidest decisions ever for an FPS that is so multiplayer oriented. The host player has zero lag while all other players that connect feel like they are on dial-up unless they happen to live nextdoor to the host. Also, no-one can ban other players except Infinity Ward, and they are being very slow to do so. Goodbye lag-free multiplayer. Goodbye servers that ban the idiots so the rest of us can play. We wanted a great follow-up to the CoD4 multiplayer experience, and instead we get an even shorter singleplayer campaign, and multiplayer that is a lag-fest and a cheater's playground.… Expand
  30. TimK
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The series seems to be more of a diluted remake of the same game, and at most a mediocre console port. The PC version of this game failed to include features present in its predecessor(s) as well as not improving on the foundations of the previous Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in terms of the campaign. Being obvious that the game is still closed and linear with numerous scripted events The series seems to be more of a diluted remake of the same game, and at most a mediocre console port. The PC version of this game failed to include features present in its predecessor(s) as well as not improving on the foundations of the previous Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in terms of the campaign. Being obvious that the game is still closed and linear with numerous scripted events making replay of the single player discouraging.… 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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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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