Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. Ron
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No Dedicated server requires you to use steam and binds you to the internet even if you want to play single player only. In today
  2. MattR
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    It's an amazing and fantastic game, but the 0 must be given for the sake of alerting Infinitiy Ward of their blatant lack of patronage to their dedicated PC gamers since Call of Duty 1. I hope they're happy by shoving a console exclusive multiplayer element into the ultimate open-source platform: PC. All that being said, I will still play the game, but Infinity Wards MUST It's an amazing and fantastic game, but the 0 must be given for the sake of alerting Infinitiy Ward of their blatant lack of patronage to their dedicated PC gamers since Call of Duty 1. I hope they're happy by shoving a console exclusive multiplayer element into the ultimate open-source platform: PC. All that being said, I will still play the game, but Infinity Wards MUST implement a dedicated server element. Don't ignore the requests of hundreds of thousands of your fans Infinity Ward.… Expand
  3. AshleyP
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Infinity Ward have destroyed online PC gaming as we know it removing such a big key feature such as dedicated server support from a game which should be trying to build up a big competitive community. Me and my four friends all cancelled our pre-orders as soon as we heard the news we currently have no plans on purchasing this game in-till dedicated servers are added back into the game.
  4. Gungrave
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    I only played the single part so far, never care for multi, since even COD4 was inferior to CS speaking for competitive gaming, and no dedicated servers in MW2 just deleted MP from my list. So, single player.. bug letdown. The game is more like Serious Sam then COD. Endless waves of enemies, coming from every side, in very boring and poorly designed levels. Either you are on big square I only played the single part so far, never care for multi, since even COD4 was inferior to CS speaking for competitive gaming, and no dedicated servers in MW2 just deleted MP from my list. So, single player.. bug letdown. The game is more like Serious Sam then COD. Endless waves of enemies, coming from every side, in very boring and poorly designed levels. Either you are on big square shooting at waves of enemies, or you are at narrow corridor with ZERO interactive movement options, and you have ZERO opportunity for more tactical aproach in combat. You just press and hold mouse 1 untill you get mission complete.. Well i guess im too spoilt from games like Vegas 2, but hell, COD4 single mode was VASTLY SUPERIOR to MW2.. and at least you got a bit different gameplay style with the 2 characters, the SAS guy and the marine. in MW2 you just change the skins of your team every mission, the gameplay stay the same.. Call of Duty: Serious Sam mode.… Expand
  5. JaredF
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Absolutely Horrid! People not only had to pay $60 for this, for zero reason, they also get cheated out of a community. This game shows nothing that a pc game should, no modding, no servers, ect. The games MP is even more unbalanced than the first, shotguns are essentially the god-gun of the game now. Truly the largest PC gaming disappointment of 2009.
  6. AlexB
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I was looking forward to purchasing this game with a new computer but after finding out that I cannot choose a server to play in with my friends whats the point? If I wanted match making and the casual gamer experience I would have gone out and purchased a Nintendo Wii. Infinitiy Ward has landed in that list of companies I don't buy games from anymore like EA until someone can I was looking forward to purchasing this game with a new computer but after finding out that I cannot choose a server to play in with my friends whats the point? If I wanted match making and the casual gamer experience I would have gone out and purchased a Nintendo Wii. Infinitiy Ward has landed in that list of companies I don't buy games from anymore like EA until someone can surgically remove Robert Bowlings' head from his ass.… Expand
  7. RobbyG
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, + 3rd person, no mod support, no server ip join, no customizations.. and the rest is the sam call-of-duty-map-pack. All this shit for $60?!? Are u crazy activision? Don't tell me that is for cracked servers and cheaters, because there are cracked servers and cheaters still now for mw2.. 0! Don't buy this crap! Boycott it!
  8. RusselA
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    $60 and five hours of single player campaigning later, I'm left with a pretty useless game. Can you play Multiplayer on the PC? Of course! Is it any fun? No. Is it worth the hassle of terrible pings/server lag/small player caps/ Not having the freedom to join regular, customized servers that cater to specific players and actually make the game enjoably? Nope. Save your money, keep $60 and five hours of single player campaigning later, I'm left with a pretty useless game. Can you play Multiplayer on the PC? Of course! Is it any fun? No. Is it worth the hassle of terrible pings/server lag/small player caps/ Not having the freedom to join regular, customized servers that cater to specific players and actually make the game enjoably? Nope. Save your money, keep playing COD4, and wait until IW gets their Sht together for the next one.… Expand
  9. joes
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated, no console, and 9vs.9? seriusly? are you trying to lose palyers IW? single player was great but once you move on to multi you realize that this game was $60 for single player and a frustrating multiplayer where you have to really just grit your teeth and survive until dedicated comes servers come in. i wish i could rate this lower.
  10. DanielJ.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    18 player max, 2 day digital release waiting period, no dedicated servers, and forced Steam support (even though I love Steam, forcing me to use it is lame). Even though the game might be great (I won't know until I've actually got it, thanks to the digital release crap), I have to tell you guys that you are going the wrong way with the series, and it scares me to think that 18 player max, 2 day digital release waiting period, no dedicated servers, and forced Steam support (even though I love Steam, forcing me to use it is lame). Even though the game might be great (I won't know until I've actually got it, thanks to the digital release crap), I have to tell you guys that you are going the wrong way with the series, and it scares me to think that other developers might follow suit since MW2 will still sell amazingly.… Expand
  11. TylerC
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Beat the single player is 4 hrs. I didnt know IW was taking out dedicated servers before i bought. This was a huge surprise disappointment. Multiplayers maps can only hold 18 players, i wont be able to get on the clan servers with the rules i enjoy (like no bunny hoping, spawn killing or wall spamming) as well as the people i know, HardCore only lets you play with max 12 players and non Beat the single player is 4 hrs. I didnt know IW was taking out dedicated servers before i bought. This was a huge surprise disappointment. Multiplayers maps can only hold 18 players, i wont be able to get on the clan servers with the rules i enjoy (like no bunny hoping, spawn killing or wall spamming) as well as the people i know, HardCore only lets you play with max 12 players and non HC 18, mp games are set up with people of your same skill level. I dont like, i want to play people that are beter so i can get better. Cant choose what map i want to play, you can vote on it like in the 360 version. But what if i want to play on a server that stays on the same map or certain maps.. i cant! l guess the biggest issue is i cant casually get on the server i like and play the rules or mods i like... It really sucks cause i dont have time to play much and when i do i want to play certain maps, people, or mods. What if i want to play with certain people? I have to add them to my friends list... Okay, thats no problem but i still cant get on the one server i want to play on with the large group of people that are not clan members but there for the server. Look at it this was, dedicated servers are like bars/pubs. You know the people there, you know whos going to show up or type of people, you enjoy it and you dont have to organize a group before you go. You just go into the room but now you go into a random room with random people. Iw took a lot of control away from the pc world, its set up so the PC user has less controll over what server they choose and might have to pay for new maps later on. It just feels... generic. I bought PC for PC playing not PC playing like console. Whoever did this seems like they play more console. The single player story could have been a lot better. Its does not flow and has a jagged story that is hard to follow and gives you no reason why the events are happening. Seems like they had ideas/ enviroments and situations they wanted to show then built a story around that. If there was a writer he should be tard and featherd. I payed for a good story and multiplayer. Multiplayer would be great if concerns stated above were fixed, and story... atleast the game looks great.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. ScottL
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    My honest opinion of the game is this, I like many other pc gamers were disopointed by the news of the things that were taken away from the game, mostly dedicated servers, yes I am in a clan and was sad I would be playing any type of matches, but I got the game anyways, why, I like cod and this game is REALLY good, they added so many perks to the online mode it makes it alot of fun, some My honest opinion of the game is this, I like many other pc gamers were disopointed by the news of the things that were taken away from the game, mostly dedicated servers, yes I am in a clan and was sad I would be playing any type of matches, but I got the game anyways, why, I like cod and this game is REALLY good, they added so many perks to the online mode it makes it alot of fun, some of the negatives to online play are limit of 12 players, but to be honest the maps are kinda small so if they added to many it would be a definate spawn and die all the time and thats boring. The single player to this game is top notch , it been alot of fun but I have stopped playing it to get myself up in rank on the online mode, do yourselfs a favor and just buy the game. Oh one more thing, you can still play with your freinds on this, I know that was a concern to alot of gamers but theres a add a freind option.… Expand
  14. CodyS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    With the lack of dedicated servers the experience we all love is gone. For Infinity Ward to take it into their own hands and make a decision against millions of loyal fans is a stab in the back.
  15. TeejG
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Horrible game. Dont waste your money. Instead of using the overly priced $65 on the game, use it to wipe your ass. Atleast you could get some use out of it. Do not support this horrible company
  16. AidanB
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    Infinity I have played Call of Duty competitively since COD1 was released, and only stopped playing COD4 to complete my secondary school studies and gain entry into a good college. I was waiting for this game to re enter the competitive scene. I will surely not be buying this game until you support dedicated servers. There are many better options for my class of gamers and generally PC Infinity I have played Call of Duty competitively since COD1 was released, and only stopped playing COD4 to complete my secondary school studies and gain entry into a good college. I was waiting for this game to re enter the competitive scene. I will surely not be buying this game until you support dedicated servers. There are many better options for my class of gamers and generally PC gamers alike, and competitors will only profit from your lazy business ethics. You could have made records in the gaming Industry that rival the likes of Starcraft and World of Warcraft, which if you may actually recall from the slumbers of your minds where the pc lies... THEY ARE PC TITLES DOOCHEBAGS. Blizzard is going to laugh at you when they release Starcraft 2, laugh and then roll in there bigger piles of money, while their investors perform sexual favors in gratitude. (perhaps an exaggeration, but one needs a sense of humor when corporate entities (things that don't actually exist) wins over what 'people' actually want)… Expand
  17. MyGoodChum
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Full Points for Single Player and SpecOps, Zero Points for Multiplayer. I love the options, I love how the class customization and gamer banners have been expanded from COD4, but all that means nothing when you play with epic lag and can't have clan wars. PC is PC, console is console, please don't confuse the two.
  18. DamonM
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Single player = great but way too short. think the fun of Uncharted 2 but about the tenth of its length. Multiplayer - Brilliant.......if your used to console games. If your used to PC gaming, and especially CoD mp you will feel severely butt-hurt by what IW has done. Its amazing they bothered taking out the Xbox 360 logo on the splash screen, such is the utter laziness of this port - and Single player = great but way too short. think the fun of Uncharted 2 but about the tenth of its length. Multiplayer - Brilliant.......if your used to console games. If your used to PC gaming, and especially CoD mp you will feel severely butt-hurt by what IW has done. Its amazing they bothered taking out the Xbox 360 logo on the splash screen, such is the utter laziness of this port - and it truly feels like a port. To be fair, the game is well optimized, runs great, looks the part, and while the sp lasts, is a real blast. But these positives cannot hide the fact it is short short short! 5 hours max to get thru the sp game. And then you are left with matchmaking, no console, 65 degree FoV, NO LEAN!, no dedicated servers, no chance of mods, a bunch of cheats (see youtube videos) which noone can kick, no serious potential for clan gaming, and soon no community. This game will die on its arse in a very short space of time imo. Considering I still, to this day play Cod 2 mp regularly, this is major fail, on an epic fail scale. GOTY? TOTY (Turkey Of The Year) more like. If your a console gamer, go ahead, you will have a blast and wont have any idea why the pain is so deep. If your a pc gamer, avoid like the plague, wait for BF:BC2 and play a real PC game, developed for PC gamers, by people who still care about the PC scene. IW have made it obvious they dont give a toss. Oh and you know those extra maps and such we've always had as product support? Its now called DLC, better get the wallet ready folks! Oh and dont get me started on the Retail installation which took me 2 hours to complete. Why, when I have a physical disc, I have to then download a bunch of files, and wait for a server to respond so I can play a SINGLE PLAYER GAME I have no idea. I also have no idea why I supported, with my hard earned cash, companies which (right now) are laughing their asses at me, and YOU Mr PC Gamer. As the Sex Pistols once said "Ever feel like youve been cheated?" I do. Activision, Valve and especially Infinity Ward can suck my monkey balls for this utter disgrace to PC gaming.… Expand
  19. JohnB
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Lack of online play with PC/XBox Live and lack of dedicated servers makes this game a complete piece of crap. Thank you for coming out with another FPS like we needed 10,000 more. Wouldn't it be so nice if a game company would come up with an original thought for once?
  20. JoshuaT
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Congratulations IW, you tricked me into buying your shit-tastic game for PC. I was willing to forgive the increase price-tag and lack of Dedicated Servers, but limiting multiplayer to 9v9 is ridiculously retarded. I refuse to encourage my friends to buy this game.
  21. BuyerBeware
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Same engine, less features, costs more, and obviously just a console port due to lazy developers. IW should either switch to solely developing for consoles or admit to and fix their mistakes, the latter not being likely. No point buying this game for PC, seeing as how they stripped most of the features that normally make PC games appealing (dedicated servers, developer console, modding, Same engine, less features, costs more, and obviously just a console port due to lazy developers. IW should either switch to solely developing for consoles or admit to and fix their mistakes, the latter not being likely. No point buying this game for PC, seeing as how they stripped most of the features that normally make PC games appealing (dedicated servers, developer console, modding, etc.) If you're going to buy it, get it for a console. If you're a PC gamer, avoid it like the plague unless you'd like more of the same treatment. Infinity Ward should be ashamed, as should any gamer who claims that the PC gaming community should just "deal with it/that it's not a big deal" and fund a company that apparently has nothing but scorn for their community. This would be a bit like if the console versions had their online multiplayer removed completely, and only had splitscreen support, and having the developer and a raving, loyal-to-the-death PC fanbase who got a product with multiplayer that would be considered complete on PC claim "it's no biggie" or that the upset players are a nitpicking "vocal minority" despite taking console gaming back to the stone age.… Expand
  22. AndrewT
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I have all the COD versions, MW2 I'm skipping. Shame on you IW. You have forgotten it was us PC gamers that got you to where you are now. Don't forget we are your customers. Unless you changes your ways you lost my buisness along with all of the millions of other pc users. tsk tsk
  23. MaxP
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Modern Warfare 2 Is a complete bastardization of what was once a promising title. The main storyline is shorter than most hollywood movies, and about as linear as walking down a corridor shooting random people left and right. The multiplayer aspect is completely broken due to the fact that there are no dedicated servers, as well as countless other problems. All in all, a massive letdown Modern Warfare 2 Is a complete bastardization of what was once a promising title. The main storyline is shorter than most hollywood movies, and about as linear as walking down a corridor shooting random people left and right. The multiplayer aspect is completely broken due to the fact that there are no dedicated servers, as well as countless other problems. All in all, a massive letdown and a festering pile of shit is what we have been dealt with. Fuck you infinity ward, now you're just all about the money, you simply don't give a shit about quality because you know this piece of garbage will sell regardless.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  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. 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
  29. TrevorM
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    I'm seeing a lot of people insisting that it MUST suck, people shouldn't buy it, all that. I disagree with them. While the removal of dedicated servers is a problem, the game is still incredibly fun, and that's the singleplayer alone. I assure you that the game is worth every penny of the "Overpriced" Price. The story is strong, Multiplayer in fact ISN'T "Incredibly I'm seeing a lot of people insisting that it MUST suck, people shouldn't buy it, all that. I disagree with them. While the removal of dedicated servers is a problem, the game is still incredibly fun, and that's the singleplayer alone. I assure you that the game is worth every penny of the "Overpriced" Price. The story is strong, Multiplayer in fact ISN'T "Incredibly Laggy", and Spec Ops is a blast. The new killstreaks and Death Streaks are well balanced, and you will find yourself helping your team much more than in the original Modern Warfare. To all of you still skeptical, I say this: Give it a chance, you morons.… Expand
  30. BdoFantino
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Yeah if this thing is just an Fin port off console, I refuse to pay anywhere over $40 for it. COD4 on my PC made the console versions look and play like a joke. You cant take away high quality features that were all so used to. And to whoever is saying this only affects 10% of people and to get over it, WTF are you talking about, 90% of people are pissed. You are the 10% with low Yeah if this thing is just an Fin port off console, I refuse to pay anywhere over $40 for it. COD4 on my PC made the console versions look and play like a joke. You cant take away high quality features that were all so used to. And to whoever is saying this only affects 10% of people and to get over it, WTF are you talking about, 90% of people are pissed. You are the 10% with low standards, so kiss ass all you want.… Expand
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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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