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. nitroglycerine
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    After I heard MW2 was not going to have any Dedicated Servers, I knew it was going to go right downhill from there, and then some. And I was right. 9v9 caps, which have now turned into 6v6, serious problems with the IWnet matchmaking, no leaning, probably ridiculously small maps [again], no console, hardly any customization, no mods [not that i like them], no custom maps, probably even After I heard MW2 was not going to have any Dedicated Servers, I knew it was going to go right downhill from there, and then some. And I was right. 9v9 caps, which have now turned into 6v6, serious problems with the IWnet matchmaking, no leaning, probably ridiculously small maps [again], no console, hardly any customization, no mods [not that i like them], no custom maps, probably even more terrible single player full of cinematics, higher unnecessary price, etc. I knew I wasn't going to waste my money on IW making the worst game of the year, so I didn't. I'd rather save it for something more worthwhile. I rate this game at zero until they can actually prove that they care about PC users instead of making a half-assed console to pc port. Good job Infinity Ward, I hope you go under for your mistakes, I really do. Still feels heartwarming to know that you will be losing at least 180 000+ purchases from enraged PC users who have signed the online boycott petition - including myself.… Expand
  2. BrianD
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    With cheats already being released for call of duty modern warfare 2 (see youtube), and the game already being out on warez websites for the xbox 360 and PC. All methods they claimed to prevent piracy and cheating outright failed. The only persons that will have issues will be legitimate buyers wanted to have some fun. As little time as possible has been given to the PC release, making With cheats already being released for call of duty modern warfare 2 (see youtube), and the game already being out on warez websites for the xbox 360 and PC. All methods they claimed to prevent piracy and cheating outright failed. The only persons that will have issues will be legitimate buyers wanted to have some fun. As little time as possible has been given to the PC release, making them say that having mouse support, and graphics settings makes are special features for the pc version. Because of this, i'm missing many features in the game that i personally find mandatory for any PC game to have. For that reason the game is not worthy of being called a game, and in my opinion deserves a 0 rating for the PC.… Expand
  3. ShawnM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The lack of Dedicated servers, no community support, only 18-player multiplayer, and sheer arrogance of Infinity Ward to say that VAC will catch all the cheaters put this over the top for me. I personally handle hacking accusations and demos for a very large FPS gaming community and can attest to the fact that VAC is single handedly the worst at catching hackers. They also only ban on a The lack of Dedicated servers, no community support, only 18-player multiplayer, and sheer arrogance of Infinity Ward to say that VAC will catch all the cheaters put this over the top for me. I personally handle hacking accusations and demos for a very large FPS gaming community and can attest to the fact that VAC is single handedly the worst at catching hackers. They also only ban on a once monthly basis at best, their excuse is so that the cheaters dont get altered... meanwhile the hackers ruin other players game time. And without the ability to moderate players behavior or actions on a server leads to some 11 year old spouting vulgar and racist comments towards others and theres no ability for anyone to stop them. Theres more but I'll try to keep this short, onto other issues. I could get into the gameplay flaws in the COD series but unfortunately I dont have the character limit. So I'll summarize a few flaws. - Theres an X that pops up in your cross hair when you hit someone, weather you can see them or not. Seriously? Who pitched that idea. Its used as a pseudo-wallhack in 90% of situations. - Auto targeting? Really... I get you want to play to casual gamers but if you cant AIM on your own, maybe a FPS isnt for you. Remove this crap. - Theres computer controlled killstreak bonuses. I love it when I get shot by a helicopter with a 360 degree autoaim. Its cheap and lacks any discernible level of skill. Granted they added player controlled, but it should be that all the time. - And of course its biggest flaw, the "spawn everywhere" mentality that is has plagued FPS's lately. I just cleared this room and get 2ft out the door and get shot in the back by some guy who just spawned. Or better yet I spawn in someone's crosshairs... wow again, takes all skill and tactics out of the gameplay. Theres more but I'm sick of talking about CoD and IW.… Expand
  4. AdrianB.
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    This game is a brilliant follow-up to CoD4. Heaps more polished, and so far the single-player missions are great. Despite all the haters moaning about no dedi-servers, I just had a ball playing multiplayer. I actually prefer smaller matches to larger ones (I love 6 on 6), and everything worked flawlessly. Sure, the lack of dedi-server support might mean 10% of hardcore gamers won't This game is a brilliant follow-up to CoD4. Heaps more polished, and so far the single-player missions are great. Despite all the haters moaning about no dedi-servers, I just had a ball playing multiplayer. I actually prefer smaller matches to larger ones (I love 6 on 6), and everything worked flawlessly. Sure, the lack of dedi-server support might mean 10% of hardcore gamers won't be able to play the same way they play CoD4, but the other 90% of regular gamers won't care and might actually appreciate the simplicity of getting into a low-ping MP game. Don't let a very vocal minority sway your opinion of this game - judge it on its merits. Take a look for yourself and make up your own mind. I enjoy this game for what Infinity Ward HAVE given us, not for what they HAVEN'T. There is a lot to love here.… Expand
  5. ChrisF
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Console p2p multi-player is a step backwards by far. Dedicated servers were taken out and replaced by IW-net's p2p matchmaking this is not what pc players want at all. If IW were to man up and admit they made a mistake and add dedi's ill go and buy the game but to charge $60 for a pc game thats a copy of a console game HELL NO!
  6. zanzabar
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game is all about the MP experience but unfortunately it was gutted and coming from cod4 its a huge downgrade, using a p2p connection and rotating the server on a persons computer laggs and forces at least a 150ms ping but also limits the game to 9v9, removes user generated maps and has no mod kit. this is unaceptable for a game thats purchased for MP only.
  7. CharlesD
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The campaign is similar to COD 4, less credible and shorter, still on rails and hella scripted. But the main problem is the multiplayer: without servers and mods there's no community, so no clans, no tournaments, no competitions, plus IWNET is a lagfest brutally nerfed in gameplay (with rewards to the worst players ). This is the worst mp launched to PC, and supporting this game you The campaign is similar to COD 4, less credible and shorter, still on rails and hella scripted. But the main problem is the multiplayer: without servers and mods there's no community, so no clans, no tournaments, no competitions, plus IWNET is a lagfest brutally nerfed in gameplay (with rewards to the worst players ). This is the worst mp launched to PC, and supporting this game you will only can expect the things going worse.… Expand
  8. ChrisK
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers. This game is useless to me in multiplayer which the only reason I play games these days. I can't give it a better score if I'm not going to even play. Might as well go play laggy pieces of crap like A.V.A. or Combat Arms and they are free.
  9. RagenO
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Pre purchased this game and then cancelled my prepurchase upon hearing that PC gamers would not have dedicated servers. I went ahead and purchased the game anyway because I had to know if iwnet was all they cracked it up to be. It is most assuredly NOT. The only time I have little to no lag in a game is when I am hosting and even then everyone else is having huge lag issues. The Peer 2 Pre purchased this game and then cancelled my prepurchase upon hearing that PC gamers would not have dedicated servers. I went ahead and purchased the game anyway because I had to know if iwnet was all they cracked it up to be. It is most assuredly NOT. The only time I have little to no lag in a game is when I am hosting and even then everyone else is having huge lag issues. The Peer 2 Peer matchmaking system they included in the game instead of dedicated server support has made this game from the must have of the year to an also ran. True the marketing campaign will make this GotY material, but in truth MW2's MP portion is no better than that of a bad Counter Strike knockoff with a TON of lag. It's just not fun compared to that of CoD4. The SP campaign is as boring as the campaign was in World at War, which for many seemed as though it was on a set of rails with predetermined and obvious chokepoints. IW attempted to bring back the magic of CoD4's SP campaign but wound up going back a step in that aspect. I was lucky enough to be able to return my copy with a full refund and am now spending my Sixty Dollars on a game (or TWO) that are more deserving that aren't direct conosle ports. Save your money on this game. Get Borderlands, Left 4 Dead 2, Battlefield Bad Company 2, or any other game instead. This one just isn't worth it.… Expand
  10. SteveJ.
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    You can obviously tell Activison and Infinity Ward paid for the reviews there getting. This is no where near a solid game as they all claim. Campain is a meger 3hrs and is completely ridiculous, linear, and you have no options to do anything but what they tell you. Graphics are sub par. Multiplayer is unbalanced, small, and a lack of total players allowed when other games are at least at You can obviously tell Activison and Infinity Ward paid for the reviews there getting. This is no where near a solid game as they all claim. Campain is a meger 3hrs and is completely ridiculous, linear, and you have no options to do anything but what they tell you. Graphics are sub par. Multiplayer is unbalanced, small, and a lack of total players allowed when other games are at least at 32 players, if not more. Total disappointment, im forcing gamestop to give me my money back. Seeing as there all buddy buddy in this whole 'marketing scheme'. This wasn't a game release, they was just a money release, and they probably got alot of peoples $.… Expand
  11. MadsO
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This vote is a statement. I am not going to stand by and see PC games being dumbed down because they have to be equal among all platforms. The day we settle for less only because other platforms cannot deliver the same is the day gaming will die. Use each platform for all it can do, do not dumb it down like this game has been.
  12. MatthewC
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    Firstly, to the people who say this game is a step back because of it's online console inheritance - I salute you. If you give the game a 1/10 to prove this point, and to actually make change in the respect level's the pc games get. I salute you again. However, personally, I can't jump on that bandwagon and feel it is my duty to give the game merit regardless of the Firstly, to the people who say this game is a step back because of it's online console inheritance - I salute you. If you give the game a 1/10 to prove this point, and to actually make change in the respect level's the pc games get. I salute you again. However, personally, I can't jump on that bandwagon and feel it is my duty to give the game merit regardless of the absolutely no respect gesture from IW. I am conflicted doing this, as I feel I need to give the game a 0/10 to simply get through the message that we pc gamer's can't be treated like shit, because if we accept this, we are accepting future games that show us no respect. And while i understand all this, and have personally signed the petition saying how this is an incredibly bad move. I also must give credit to the actual game design. Games are often valued on memorable gaming moments, and the short singleplayer this game has - is full of them. It's also a very good looking game. With everything maxed out. The problem with a game like this, is that it's not doing so well for the people, like myself, that want innovation in the genre. Ramping up the incredible set pieces makes it entertaining, but war games are overdone. Way way, overdone. If this game came out a few years ago, when it was all fresh, I would have given it a 10. But the fact is, I have seen this type of game far too many times. Far too many. But working against me need for originality, is a stellar package. Online co-op, online competitive, and a strong memorable singleplayer. A package that is polished in every area. I'm actually tempted to give this an 8, not because it deserves an 8. But because it's doing nothing at all for original products, and the more people that purchase this, could have purchased something incredible and fresh. But, in pure entertainment terms. This game does in fact... do very well. So against my own hate for what this game represents, and my need to boycott this game for a number of reasons. I reluctantly give it a 9. If IW make another stellar game, and treat pc gamers like shit AGAIN. However. Expect me to never purchase another great game of theirs again.… Expand
  13. PantsmanM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I haven't bought the game, and so I haven't played the game. But I figure that that means my experience with it is the same as that of someone who preordered it on Steam, and since we're now beyond the launch date, that ought to make me qualified to review it, right? And I've gotta say, not being able to play a game I bought would totally suck!
  14. TylerR
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Single player is ok but this game is all about the multi once the single player is dead and gone. Sad I can only play with limited people and it feels like I'm on Xbox live...sad it could have been epic.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. DannyE.
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    PC gaming just took a giant step backwards to the bad old days of dial up. For decades now every sequel has boasted more moves, more options, more, more more! MW 2 successfully breaks this proven formula by offering less, less less! For 10 dollars more than a new release game you get a SP campaign shorter than Crysis Warhead, which was a cheap exp pack. You also get inferior MP which PC gaming just took a giant step backwards to the bad old days of dial up. For decades now every sequel has boasted more moves, more options, more, more more! MW 2 successfully breaks this proven formula by offering less, less less! For 10 dollars more than a new release game you get a SP campaign shorter than Crysis Warhead, which was a cheap exp pack. You also get inferior MP which discriminates against those of us without ADSL2, and you get an MP game that slaps competitive MP in the face. And you could all this fewer content for a greater price.… Expand
  18. iippo
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This was supposed to be our main clan game. Well, somehow IW managed to fail foolproof concept and ruin the that was supposed to be THE game we are going to play with pals for the next couple years. Someone ought to be fired really. About cheating - ive seen two times cheater on our server and both times they were banned in a flash. Console-boys, dont go speaking about cheating when you This was supposed to be our main clan game. Well, somehow IW managed to fail foolproof concept and ruin the that was supposed to be THE game we are going to play with pals for the next couple years. Someone ought to be fired really. About cheating - ive seen two times cheater on our server and both times they were banned in a flash. Console-boys, dont go speaking about cheating when you clearly dont have any idea what youre speaking about. 9vs9 games would be enough for MOST clan matches, but atleast I do want to play 32 player fraghells in the cod4 shipment from time to time. So I dont get what people gain from the player reduction - just go play on 2vs2 servers if you like that kind of gaming. There WERE that kind of dedicated servers too you know?… Expand
  19. Meesterjojo
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Generic FPS. Cost is higher than previous games with less to show for it. More money, less content. More money. The MP is absolutely flawed and imbalanced. The storyline is like something from Hollywood, filled with completely irrational, unbelievable drama which they try to pull over on you by 'shocking' you with killing an airport lobby full of innocents. Shock value aside, Generic FPS. Cost is higher than previous games with less to show for it. More money, less content. More money. The MP is absolutely flawed and imbalanced. The storyline is like something from Hollywood, filled with completely irrational, unbelievable drama which they try to pull over on you by 'shocking' you with killing an airport lobby full of innocents. Shock value aside, the game is a boring rehash of previous games, and with less content (which having less of something so bad may be a good thing).… Expand
  20. MattNoneofyourbusiness.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    By skimming through all the reviews of this game, no matter where you go, it looks as if most people hated the game, but a few really loved it. However, upon closer inspection, all of the good reviews look like they've been written by 10 year olds, riddled with spelling and grammar errors, and generally just not knowing anything about what they're talking about. The reason these By skimming through all the reviews of this game, no matter where you go, it looks as if most people hated the game, but a few really loved it. However, upon closer inspection, all of the good reviews look like they've been written by 10 year olds, riddled with spelling and grammar errors, and generally just not knowing anything about what they're talking about. The reason these people gave Modern Warfare 2 a high rating is because they were to young to play the superior first person shooters and they too idiotic to see what a crap game they have bought. MW2 is a horrible excuse for a PC game, have pretty much destroyed my hopes for Infinity Ward.… Expand
  21. JosB
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    PC gaming is dead, long live PC gaming. I don't miss the dedicated servers at all, the game is lag free for me, I find others to play with within seconds, the maps are not over crowded (thank god, was a big issue in COD4), I can play with my friends using steam and I haven't even talked about the gameplay. This is top notch wether you like Singleplayer, co-op or multiplayer... PC gaming is dead, long live PC gaming. I don't miss the dedicated servers at all, the game is lag free for me, I find others to play with within seconds, the maps are not over crowded (thank god, was a big issue in COD4), I can play with my friends using steam and I haven't even talked about the gameplay. This is top notch wether you like Singleplayer, co-op or multiplayer... An overall great experience!… Expand
  22. AeviaA
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Lack of dedis, lack of modding, lack of games larger than 9v9, lack of a long lasting single player, lack of dev console, price increase, mandatory steam install, same engine as cod4.. not even worth a punchline.
  23. AlessioT.
    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
  24. SamW
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    Voted low to compensate for all the bought high reviews by professional reviewers that didn't play the PC version, just copied the review from the console version. Call of Duty was built on PC gamers. It has a very strong competative following. They have been completely devastated by this version, which is a glorified console port. I can't stress how sad I am about this.
  25. JonathanF
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    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).
  26. TesherC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Infinity Ward sure expressed it's hate toward the PC community with MW2 by stripping it down to console standards for $60. Avoid MW2 at all costs because this game is terrible in all ways especially multiplayer. What was once Cod is now nothing, thanks IW.
  27. MarkH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    A true destruction of what was once a 21st century PC gaming classic. No leaning, no innovation, no dedicated servers, and an inflated pricetag. The purest slap in the face to the PC gaming community. Keep matchmaking on the consoles, developers. PC gamers don't need it and DEFINATELY don't WANT it.
  28. 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
  29. Karacan
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    With the multiplayer being a horrible experience for anyone outside the US (because you WILL get paired with US players all the time thanks to their automatic matchmaking), I honestly can't condone the game (the Single Player's length is a joke I hoped to never see again since that Unreal game where the main char kills himself at the end... failing to remember the name!) . With the multiplayer being a horrible experience for anyone outside the US (because you WILL get paired with US players all the time thanks to their automatic matchmaking), I honestly can't condone the game (the Single Player's length is a joke I hoped to never see again since that Unreal game where the main char kills himself at the end... failing to remember the name!) . It's quite clear that ActiVision paid their way into the high ranks. Disappointing for the integrity of the gaming industry.… Expand
  30. JoshuaD
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I won't even be buying this game because of the lame multiplayer for the PC. I was kinda excited to jump on board with a new shooter, but once I heard there would be no dedicated server support, no mods, and an 18 player limit. I decided to pass. If i want a controlled, non-customizable, game with just a few people I would buy an xbox and Halo. I play games on my pc for all the I won't even be buying this game because of the lame multiplayer for the PC. I was kinda excited to jump on board with a new shooter, but once I heard there would be no dedicated server support, no mods, and an 18 player limit. I decided to pass. If i want a controlled, non-customizable, game with just a few people I would buy an xbox and Halo. I play games on my pc for all the reasons that have been removed from this game. Thanks for saving my 60 bucks Infinity ward!… 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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