Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. MummblesFM
    Nov 23, 2009
    2
    The single player was very good, lots of pretties and new features, lacking some older features that im sure will be missed, like leaning. most of the guns felt the same, no advantage for most of them save for a select few. gave the single player a 2/5 The multiplayer... was ok at first same misgivings as the singleplayer, never got to play with the pretties because of the lag and The single player was very good, lots of pretties and new features, lacking some older features that im sure will be missed, like leaning. most of the guns felt the same, no advantage for most of them save for a select few. gave the single player a 2/5 The multiplayer... was ok at first same misgivings as the singleplayer, never got to play with the pretties because of the lag and constant disconnections. i cant give this a good rating. it would have gotten a 2/5 but it doesnt have the option for my clan to continue our dedicated server, so i give this a 2/10. maybe theyll patch it. i might play again, for now it goes in the box with all the other disappointing games ive bought over the years.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. JakeLord
    Nov 23, 2009
    3
    The game was fun for a while but then i realized well since theres no modding the single player was realeased on pc with many errors some still not fixed the game was exciting in single player and then about 12 matches of multi now i find myself playing l4d2, garrys mod , and even older games before i play modern warfare 2 the lack of moding and dedicated servers ruins the pc experience The game was fun for a while but then i realized well since theres no modding the single player was realeased on pc with many errors some still not fixed the game was exciting in single player and then about 12 matches of multi now i find myself playing l4d2, garrys mod , and even older games before i play modern warfare 2 the lack of moding and dedicated servers ruins the pc experience so maybe IW needs to take some hints from Valve… Expand
  4. AnthonyO
    Nov 23, 2009
    0
    This past weekend I took part in a COD4 Tourney at a LAN, several months ago in planning MW2 was favored over the COD4 as the "Latest and greatest" but alas we host the server and run a competitive mod to keep things balenced and as such MW2 just wouldn't have worked. Several people had the game and were playing it, but were able to beat the game and play in the tourneys during the This past weekend I took part in a COD4 Tourney at a LAN, several months ago in planning MW2 was favored over the COD4 as the "Latest and greatest" but alas we host the server and run a competitive mod to keep things balenced and as such MW2 just wouldn't have worked. Several people had the game and were playing it, but were able to beat the game and play in the tourneys during the LAN. When I asked about the multilayer they simply said they go back to COD4 to play online. From this experience I have to say that IW has made it clear they do not see the PC community as a worthwhile venture, I for one have lost all faith I had in IW and the people there to produce even a mediocre game ever again.… Expand
  5. justposted
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    Honestly, there is waaay too much complaining about this game. I am in the UK with a decent internet connection and multiplayer, whilst a bit annoying because you have less control over who you play with and lacking hardcore mode, is great. No significant lag, no cheating that I have seen or heard of (other than the usual groundless accusations, as on COD4) and a lot of really great maps Honestly, there is waaay too much complaining about this game. I am in the UK with a decent internet connection and multiplayer, whilst a bit annoying because you have less control over who you play with and lacking hardcore mode, is great. No significant lag, no cheating that I have seen or heard of (other than the usual groundless accusations, as on COD4) and a lot of really great maps ranging from open to close quarters (20 as standard, rather than the 10 or so in COD4). Graphics look great, single player mission is excellent, special ops easily doubles the singleplayer experience in terms of time and interest. All in all, a really great game. Just needs a tweak to multiplayer to sort out the matchmaking and allow dedis/mods and it'll be spot on. I speak, by the way, with about 15 days (i.e. 15x24 horus) of play on COD4, so I know what I'm looking for, though I'm hardly a pro.… Expand
  6. MartinT
    Nov 24, 2009
    3
    I give it a 3, because i loved the SP, and if i wana play a MP match alone i guess IWnet is OK. But a terrible lobby-shit-party-funcion pretty much destrøys everything that was fun with CoD4. If IW don't get their fingers out of their asses, dont bother buying the game, download SP, ditch MP.
  7. EricS
    Nov 25, 2009
    2
    It would have got a 10 if it had everything. 9 with just lean missing 8 if it wasn't just a console port 5 if dedicated servers weren't taken out 3 if their VAC actually got rid of the 1-40 players that already have hacks after 2 weeks of play. 2 if they included /record and mods. So they get a 2. Single player and spec ops are enjoyable...but until they fix many mistakes in It would have got a 10 if it had everything. 9 with just lean missing 8 if it wasn't just a console port 5 if dedicated servers weren't taken out 3 if their VAC actually got rid of the 1-40 players that already have hacks after 2 weeks of play. 2 if they included /record and mods. So they get a 2. Single player and spec ops are enjoyable...but until they fix many mistakes in multiplayer you are just buying a game for a 4-5 hour singleplayer and 4-5 hour spec ops game.… Expand
  8. GarrettM
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    So many people are over exaggerate about the lack of dedicated servers. Sure it was great for the first Modern Warfare....but matchmaking doesnt make Modern Warfare 2 terrible! Occasionally theres a slow server but in my opinion the matchmaking service works quite well. Ive maybe had one bad server since I started playing. I believe the only real downfall of the multiplayer is the fact So many people are over exaggerate about the lack of dedicated servers. Sure it was great for the first Modern Warfare....but matchmaking doesnt make Modern Warfare 2 terrible! Occasionally theres a slow server but in my opinion the matchmaking service works quite well. Ive maybe had one bad server since I started playing. I believe the only real downfall of the multiplayer is the fact that you can only have up to 18 players all together in a game, but that doesnt take the fun away. Unlike Modern Warfare 1 this game has so many extra features, perks, weapons and cool new attachments as well. All in all this is the most realistic looking game I have ever played...in mulitplayer the map "Afghan" looks soo realistic with the sand and the plan...before you jump on the band wagon about how terrible this game is because there aren't dedicated servers try it out for yourself like I did...I was hesitant but I found this was a great game.… Expand
  9. Ryan
    Nov 25, 2009
    0
    This would have been such a good game for pc but they forgot about their fans. Scratch that - they told their fans to go fuck themselves. No dedicated servers is the main issue, with the matchmaking being HORRIBLY laggy, and that's not to mention all the other things that are missing when you can't join a dedicated server of your liking. I beat the campaign in 6 hours on This would have been such a good game for pc but they forgot about their fans. Scratch that - they told their fans to go fuck themselves. No dedicated servers is the main issue, with the matchmaking being HORRIBLY laggy, and that's not to mention all the other things that are missing when you can't join a dedicated server of your liking. I beat the campaign in 6 hours on Veteran, and the new death streaks/perks reward you for getting your ass kicked. They even lowered the player count all the way down from 60 to 18. Call of Duty 4 is a MUCH better game. Please do not waste your money on this shit.… Expand
  10. JoshuaN
    Nov 25, 2009
    9
    This game is a welcome addition to the Call of Duty series. Sure it may have taken out a few things, but honestly the only people really making a fuss out of this game are the ones who play this far too much to notice actual flaws. The gun selection is great, and I RARELY see any hackers. Not only that, it's the fact that also many of the complaints so far on Metacrtic have been This game is a welcome addition to the Call of Duty series. Sure it may have taken out a few things, but honestly the only people really making a fuss out of this game are the ones who play this far too much to notice actual flaws. The gun selection is great, and I RARELY see any hackers. Not only that, it's the fact that also many of the complaints so far on Metacrtic have been about no dedicated servers. With so many people who have actually bought this it's suprising even for the fact that there are people who DON'T just simply create a server. The graphics are a tier up from the original Modern Warfare, as well as the story plot following prior 5 years after the events of the first one as well. It's really where the fact that a lot of the new additions kind of hurt the game, such as some of the new kill streak perks as well as some of the minor lag caused by games. In some ways it's actually better where now only 18 people are accepted on servers. Imagine the lag fest caused by 30 people on each team just shoot left and right. To whom all those that said that the game steps away from realism, that's esentially the point of a video game. Modern Warfare 2 goes back the original roots of video gaming, not any of this one hit one kill bull. In conclusion, great game, so it gets a great review with a few small flaws.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. JeffG.
    Nov 27, 2009
    7
    Way too short for $60.00! The multiplayerseems like it was made for a console first.. .and then for the PC gamer. Which personally, I feel slapped in the face by. Let us not forget that COD was, and should ALWAYS be a PC=Platform first game! PC gamers are the ones who made this franchise the huge success it is today. . . For Infinity ward to drop the dedicated server and go with some B.S. Way too short for $60.00! The multiplayerseems like it was made for a console first.. .and then for the PC gamer. Which personally, I feel slapped in the face by. Let us not forget that COD was, and should ALWAYS be a PC=Platform first game! PC gamers are the ones who made this franchise the huge success it is today. . . For Infinity ward to drop the dedicated server and go with some B.S. "IW NEt" shit just plan sucks! Now. . .those of us who no better are FORCED to play with crybabt 12 year olds. . .internet jackasses and those who seem to only play online to ruin other peoples experience - and we can't even "kick" these punks anymore - SUCK!!! It is sad to say. . .but BF2 and the first Modern Warfare are STILL the only two military-style shooters worth playing online.… Expand
  14. DanielM
    Nov 28, 2009
    6
    Ok, the game itself is very very very good, but the fact that there's no dedicated servers took a bunch of the game fun because you have to wait a lot of time to create a game, not saying about when the host leaves and you have to wait until the game finds another good host (when there's one). If the game producer was Valve and not Infinity Ward, I think that VAC will probably Ok, the game itself is very very very good, but the fact that there's no dedicated servers took a bunch of the game fun because you have to wait a lot of time to create a game, not saying about when the host leaves and you have to wait until the game finds another good host (when there's one). If the game producer was Valve and not Infinity Ward, I think that VAC will probably ban 100% more than it actually does on MW2, because its not a Valve game, and I think Valve dont care much about the games that they don't develop.… Expand
  15. TommyC
    Nov 29, 2009
    5
    I give it a 5. The SP was pretty cool but too short. The MP is fucking ridiculous I cant believe they have no dedicated servers I hope they fix this shit but wish in one hand and shit in the other see which one fills up faster. IW has fucked over this game really bad I choose to play on PC because I hate console P2P and now they bring it to PC. Also I have noticed AIM botters and plus you I give it a 5. The SP was pretty cool but too short. The MP is fucking ridiculous I cant believe they have no dedicated servers I hope they fix this shit but wish in one hand and shit in the other see which one fills up faster. IW has fucked over this game really bad I choose to play on PC because I hate console P2P and now they bring it to PC. Also I have noticed AIM botters and plus you have mic spammers lack of ded. servers means we can get rid of these shit heads thank you IWNet you can suck a fat c0ck.… Expand
  16. JasonR
    Dec 11, 2009
    4
    Single player: Great visuals, interesting if not far fetched story - occasionally difficult to follow, arcade style gameplay, very short. Multiplayer: Fun for a casual blast, but beyond that the game seriously lacks. Matchmaking from a technical sense is not as bad as I thought. VAC's slow response allows cheaters everywhere. No dedicated servers means no community, no server admins Single player: Great visuals, interesting if not far fetched story - occasionally difficult to follow, arcade style gameplay, very short. Multiplayer: Fun for a casual blast, but beyond that the game seriously lacks. Matchmaking from a technical sense is not as bad as I thought. VAC's slow response allows cheaters everywhere. No dedicated servers means no community, no server admins to ban cheats, no custom game settings. Finally, paid DLC is obviously coming for what used to be free (eg, map packs). These aspects combined will be the reason this game will be all but dead in a few months time. Not a terrible game but better value elsewhere. Buy it when it comes down in price.… Expand
  17. MartyD
    Dec 13, 2009
    2
    Unmitigated rip-off... $60 for this load of rubbish. The solo game is too short. with a lame storyline. The multiplayer lag-heavy hack-fest and the "Spec-Ops" stuff is just lame. What were they thinking release this poor game and charging so much for it. And what are the reviewers on? I mean how can there be such a huge disparity between the reviewers score and gamers (who had to pay for Unmitigated rip-off... $60 for this load of rubbish. The solo game is too short. with a lame storyline. The multiplayer lag-heavy hack-fest and the "Spec-Ops" stuff is just lame. What were they thinking release this poor game and charging so much for it. And what are the reviewers on? I mean how can there be such a huge disparity between the reviewers score and gamers (who had to pay for the bloody thing)? What perks did reviewers get for such inaccurate reviews?… Expand
  18. Bill
    Dec 14, 2009
    8
    The only reason that everybody finds this game bad is because they removed dedicated servers, what nobody understands is that if they added dedicated servers it would most likely break the game. With those massive 40 player games like in CoD4, every game would be constantly fought with nothing but killstreaks, AC-130s constantly raining hell, chopper gunners constantly blowing away The only reason that everybody finds this game bad is because they removed dedicated servers, what nobody understands is that if they added dedicated servers it would most likely break the game. With those massive 40 player games like in CoD4, every game would be constantly fought with nothing but killstreaks, AC-130s constantly raining hell, chopper gunners constantly blowing away everybody, and every game ending in a nuke. The only servers worth playing on would be under 20 people and unmodded, kind of like how the game is now. If you want mods, huge spray fests, or nade spam constantly blowing you up, this game is not for you.… Expand
  19. BuddyHeathcock
    Dec 14, 2009
    1
    This game has the capability to be the best I have ever played. However, the HACK of the multiplayer mode leaves the overall package very hollow. I am already back playing COD WAW. This multiplayer mode sucks.
  20. 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 :)
  21. DannyS
    Dec 15, 2009
    0
    A step back from CoD4. Short Single Play and a terrible multiplayer. A terrible spawning system, no dedicated servers, host selection is faulty, and overall bad experience. If you're looking for a competitive FPS, look somewhere else.
  22. ripoff
    Dec 15, 2009
    0
    well lets see 1) no dedicated servers 2)horrible matchmaking service designed to force DLC down our throats 3)and then they charge you an extra $10 ahahahah...oh, you're serious...bahahaha
  23. MaxDestruct
    Dec 17, 2009
    0
    This game although great to play is completely and utterly ruined by the amount of in-game hackers namely aim botters with sniper rifles one shot killing you from miles away. The IWnet (online multiplayer) host is such a peice of trash its not even true, in fact i doubt free servers powered by hamsters could be worse than this rubbish solution infinity ward decided to push upon us PC This game although great to play is completely and utterly ruined by the amount of in-game hackers namely aim botters with sniper rifles one shot killing you from miles away. The IWnet (online multiplayer) host is such a peice of trash its not even true, in fact i doubt free servers powered by hamsters could be worse than this rubbish solution infinity ward decided to push upon us PC gamers. I am totally unimpressed by IWnet and also the level of hackers, my game play experience is completely destroyed by these two things, so even if the game is good, the infrastructure required to play it online (where the game should truly shine and provide longevity for players), is falling down on its face. Final thought: Stop trying to treat PC gamers like console gamers, we would be more than happy to shell out server rental fees, with local admins, due to the fact that you could play the maps you like with people you know -hackers would get IP black listed immedidiately by admins on the game servers. IWnet = Fail Hackers are spreading like zombies through a crowed dance floor!!!… Expand
  24. rootb
    Dec 17, 2009
    0
    This warmed over rehash of the original Modern Warfare is just a shameless scam using the hallowed name of the COD and MW and ripping everyone off. Limited to 9 on 9, without dedicated servers, and with no real improvements to gameplay or any attempt at pushing the technology envelope, its just blatant attempt at stealing peoples money. It should have been released as content expansion This warmed over rehash of the original Modern Warfare is just a shameless scam using the hallowed name of the COD and MW and ripping everyone off. Limited to 9 on 9, without dedicated servers, and with no real improvements to gameplay or any attempt at pushing the technology envelope, its just blatant attempt at stealing peoples money. It should have been released as content expansion pack or sequel to MW and left the mechanics of the game alone, but IW couldn't do that because they wanted to jack up price. What a total ripoff!!!… Expand
  25. sebastiaan
    Dec 22, 2009
    3
    Singleplayer good bit short but realy nice ..on otherhand multiplayer should be nice but TOOOOOO many hackers camper, nubtubers etc etc it ruins multiplayer completly...oyeah did i say hackers there are like 9 of 10 in mp....comon....
  26. JW
    Dec 22, 2009
    8
    Suspenseful story line, with all the much adored well done scenic missions; Modern Warfare 2 expanded to different horizons ranging from the breaching of rooms full of hostages in slow motion, while the door/rubble is flying everywhere to experiencing a high altitude electro magnetic pulse from space. It is very interesting however unfortunately too short. The multiplayer was one of the Suspenseful story line, with all the much adored well done scenic missions; Modern Warfare 2 expanded to different horizons ranging from the breaching of rooms full of hostages in slow motion, while the door/rubble is flying everywhere to experiencing a high altitude electro magnetic pulse from space. It is very interesting however unfortunately too short. The multiplayer was one of the best experiences, despite the much unappreciated "No dedicated servers". Is a must buy, after i have personally had an interest in many FPS's and other genres. Was well worth the money. Recommend buying through steam rather than paying an extra $10 for a box.… Expand
  27. SpectreMan
    Dec 25, 2009
    3
    Single Player was very short, but extremely action packed. The multiplayer "was" pretty good until you find a hacker in every other game you play. No dedicated server's is a big downer though. Spec Ops is fun because it offers an extra challenge. Me and a friend worked on it for at least 5 hours and we still haven't beaten all of it on veteran yet. MW2 overall however, really Single Player was very short, but extremely action packed. The multiplayer "was" pretty good until you find a hacker in every other game you play. No dedicated server's is a big downer though. Spec Ops is fun because it offers an extra challenge. Me and a friend worked on it for at least 5 hours and we still haven't beaten all of it on veteran yet. MW2 overall however, really isn't too much different than the original except for the single player storyline.… Expand
  28. DillonL
    Dec 25, 2009
    0
    I was devastated when they announced that there would be no dedicated servers for pc, but i decided to give the game a shot anyways. I figured the smaller servers would be stable and enjoyable. WOW was I wrong! First, you cannot pick the map you want to play in. Second, you have no say in who hosts the game and 80% of the time everybody is stuck with a crappy host and the fame-play is I was devastated when they announced that there would be no dedicated servers for pc, but i decided to give the game a shot anyways. I figured the smaller servers would be stable and enjoyable. WOW was I wrong! First, you cannot pick the map you want to play in. Second, you have no say in who hosts the game and 80% of the time everybody is stuck with a crappy host and the fame-play is unbearable. Constant lurching and lagging. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Not even for the single player which does not justify paying the high price.… Expand
  29. krist
    Dec 27, 2009
    8
    I can't believe how many people are whining about why there aren't any dedicated servers. If you don't like the game, go cry in your corner while we play actually play the game. The story was great but not worth playing again, special ops is very fun with a friend but it can get repetetive. Multiplayer is a port off of the consoles but infinity ward should've at least I can't believe how many people are whining about why there aren't any dedicated servers. If you don't like the game, go cry in your corner while we play actually play the game. The story was great but not worth playing again, special ops is very fun with a friend but it can get repetetive. Multiplayer is a port off of the consoles but infinity ward should've at least worked a bit harder for the pc. I still play the game because i have been a fan of call of duty since the very first. If your gonna whine about it, go cry in your corner, while the rest of us go play the game.… Expand
  30. OwenB
    Dec 28, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers, period. Wait for Battlefield Bad Company 2.
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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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