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. Subsonic7
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    Too short single player experience that lacks the depth of games like Borderlands and Bioshock. Just not enough value for money for any gamer looking for some quality single player game time. The story is horrible as well. Its essentially ideas thrown in at random just as an excuse to set a level in a particular setting. That
  2. ScottD
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    If I wanted a console game,I would a bought one!No dedicated servers,no clan based game play,etc..Nothing more than a ps3, 360 game repackaged as a pc game.Game has so much potential if it would just have dedicated server's,doesn't seem to much to ask.People such as myself pay several grand for a high-end gaming rig,and all we get is another console based game that I could use a If I wanted a console game,I would a bought one!No dedicated servers,no clan based game play,etc..Nothing more than a ps3, 360 game repackaged as a pc game.Game has so much potential if it would just have dedicated server's,doesn't seem to much to ask.People such as myself pay several grand for a high-end gaming rig,and all we get is another console based game that I could use a $200 ps3,or xbox to play.… Expand
  3. TravisW
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    Too many features missing compared to past versions of the series, and shooters available on PC in general. This is a mockery of PC gamers and they have the audacity to charge sixty dollars - ten more than the MSRP of any other game on the market. That's twenty percent more expensive, for seventy five percent of a game.
  4. SuneL
    Nov 14, 2009
    0
    This game is unplayable on multiplayer. This is what you will get for
  5. PeterM
    Nov 14, 2009
    0
    The game is horrible: bad DirectX 9 console graphics (by 2009 standards), the world appears totally unreal. Everything is pre-scripted, no freedom at all. It's a terrible console port that does not deserve any of the publicity it is getting. YOU CANNOT EVEN SELL YOUR COPY of the game after it has been activated (via Steam). It is a ripoff and I wonder when the first people sue The game is horrible: bad DirectX 9 console graphics (by 2009 standards), the world appears totally unreal. Everything is pre-scripted, no freedom at all. It's a terrible console port that does not deserve any of the publicity it is getting. YOU CANNOT EVEN SELL YOUR COPY of the game after it has been activated (via Steam). It is a ripoff and I wonder when the first people sue Activision/Steam for not being able to sell this bad piece of software.… Expand
  6. SusieT
    Nov 14, 2009
    0
    Honestly, this deserves a 3 for effort, and a 0 for the final product. As many others have said, no dedicated servers (Aka, no community, in a sense, and lag), no console (Pretty much no messing around, can honestly be forgiven) and well, 9v9 (Alot less then most of our games.) Single player is short, too short to make up for the multiplayer, and is very easy. I'd suggest that you Honestly, this deserves a 3 for effort, and a 0 for the final product. As many others have said, no dedicated servers (Aka, no community, in a sense, and lag), no console (Pretty much no messing around, can honestly be forgiven) and well, 9v9 (Alot less then most of our games.) Single player is short, too short to make up for the multiplayer, and is very easy. I'd suggest that you stay away until it is patched, or just stick with COD4.… Expand
  7. JaeQ
    Nov 15, 2009
    0
    The Modern Warfare series itself was nothing innovative or special just Counter Strike: 2007. The unlock system was part of BF2 which came out long before MW1. The weapons themselves are just as generic as you get.. you know m16, ak47. Now I would give the first MF a 6 or so, but I've seen much more new content in small mods for games let alone sequels.. Top that off with The Modern Warfare series itself was nothing innovative or special just Counter Strike: 2007. The unlock system was part of BF2 which came out long before MW1. The weapons themselves are just as generic as you get.. you know m16, ak47. Now I would give the first MF a 6 or so, but I've seen much more new content in small mods for games let alone sequels.. Top that off with disgustingly short, linear, faux-cinematic sp and the lack of dedicated servers in Mp as well as the worst choice of anticheat tool and you have a game just as bad as the latest Wolfenstein. It's not worth buying at all, so it deserves nothing more than a 0. PS. Love the fanbois giving this shit 10's. You're either 12 or just have subpar IQ and sheep along with what's mainstream.… Expand
  8. Erik
    Nov 15, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, Steam crashing and locking up, D/Cing all the time. It took me 2 evenings to get the game installed because of the crappy installation procedures. The singleplayer missions are great, but this game seriously needs to get its multiplayer part fixed, or people will loose interest and leave.
  9. gammab
    Nov 15, 2009
    0
    Ok no dedi servers wtf? your match setup is a joke i lag with ever host. this dual wielding crap is so stupid. this isn't halo IW only 1 ump should be held at a time. i also feel like you just brushed off the pc players as if they were a spec of dust on your suit. Ive been playing this game since cod2 and loved every one but this. game play sucks, lag is crazy, and your Nazi zombie Ok no dedi servers wtf? your match setup is a joke i lag with ever host. this dual wielding crap is so stupid. this isn't halo IW only 1 ump should be held at a time. i also feel like you just brushed off the pc players as if they were a spec of dust on your suit. Ive been playing this game since cod2 and loved every one but this. game play sucks, lag is crazy, and your Nazi zombie replacement sucked. ill never be able to get back the 60 bucks i spent on this shit but since i already did i hope your guys pull this game out of the toilet and clean it up.… Expand
  10. DanC
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    Slow, choppy game play due to the terrible 'host it yourself' setup. IW gave a big 'F U' to the gaming community but now allowing dedicated server support. No way to kick hackers or griefers. No way to get 10v10 of your favorite friends together without jumping through tiny, tiny hoops. Overall my expectations were huge, but I want my money back. Additionally, I really Slow, choppy game play due to the terrible 'host it yourself' setup. IW gave a big 'F U' to the gaming community but now allowing dedicated server support. No way to kick hackers or griefers. No way to get 10v10 of your favorite friends together without jumping through tiny, tiny hoops. Overall my expectations were huge, but I want my money back. Additionally, I really think Metacritic reviews should be required to play the game for a week after launch before reviewing it. It sounds like some reviewers are either a) Console-only gamers, or b) getting paid to do these reviews. Unacceptable. Ps. The hackers are ridiculous, there's no way to do anything about them. IW just proved that they are money grubbing game developers, just like EA.… Expand
  11. Maciej
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    Several good ideas, I like the concept of some 20 or so cooperative missions. But unfortunately, first problem was the fact there was no LEAN functionality. This is a solid thing that I expected the game to have, especially that I saw a video where one of the dev's said everything in the sence of control of the character was exactly the same as in COD4. Additionally no dedicated Several good ideas, I like the concept of some 20 or so cooperative missions. But unfortunately, first problem was the fact there was no LEAN functionality. This is a solid thing that I expected the game to have, especially that I saw a video where one of the dev's said everything in the sence of control of the character was exactly the same as in COD4. Additionally no dedicated servers feature / multiplayer is very dissapoining with random lag spikes, and unreliable conectivity. Additionaly there is no feature to disable the HUD during signle player... and I would like to play SP "hardcore like" .... I just hate the target crosshair ... is it so hard to remove this? Sorry but I'm dissapointed I spent my $.… Expand
  12. ZillaM
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    This game is broken on the PC, the single player is good but the way too short. The multiplayer is a console port made from console to the PC. IWnet is a joke, you can't play your favourite maps, always laggy (even the ping time in ms is taken out and replaced with a cellphone coverage bar system hiding how bad the lag is), full of cheaters and no server admins to control it, spend This game is broken on the PC, the single player is good but the way too short. The multiplayer is a console port made from console to the PC. IWnet is a joke, you can't play your favourite maps, always laggy (even the ping time in ms is taken out and replaced with a cellphone coverage bar system hiding how bad the lag is), full of cheaters and no server admins to control it, spend more time waiting for matchmaking to complete than playing, no chance to meet regulars to play with which is something youve always had on PC. I havent even mentioned the install from DISC took 6 hours to complete...the whole game has to be considered a fail in my book on the PC.… Expand
  13. NickJ
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    The biggest FPS, and an outright insult to PC gamers. The deplorable practice of demanding more money for less substance, the arrogant and condescending attitude towards PC gamers, and the utterly miserable online multiplayer experience all sends a very clear message to gamers and other companies that it is perfectly okay to scam and rip-off consumers if they can get away with it. Save The biggest FPS, and an outright insult to PC gamers. The deplorable practice of demanding more money for less substance, the arrogant and condescending attitude towards PC gamers, and the utterly miserable online multiplayer experience all sends a very clear message to gamers and other companies that it is perfectly okay to scam and rip-off consumers if they can get away with it. Save your money and wait for Battlefield: Bad Company 2.… Expand
  14. JeremyS
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    The one positive side of the Metacritic reviews of COD6MW2 is that we see who's dipping into Big Game Developement's pockets and boost those game's scores... on the other hand MW2 is lackluster and pretty much shy of any real substance... I mean FFS a multiplayer game without the multiplayer portion is fucking rediculous any review above 5/10 or 50% is overrated the game is The one positive side of the Metacritic reviews of COD6MW2 is that we see who's dipping into Big Game Developement's pockets and boost those game's scores... on the other hand MW2 is lackluster and pretty much shy of any real substance... I mean FFS a multiplayer game without the multiplayer portion is fucking rediculous any review above 5/10 or 50% is overrated the game is half finished and crappy the servers.. oops sorry I mean Hosted games lag so much that I cant take 5 steps around a corner and appear in the kill cam back 5 steps being shot before i turned the corner...… Expand
  15. SergeR
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    The multiplayer experience is horrific with no dedicated server. After a couple of hours of the game constantly "trying to find new host", I gave up. I will be completely honest and say that I did not play the single player, which was praised by many. The multiplayer though deserves a SOLID 0. IW screwd this one up bad!
  16. JoeB
    Nov 19, 2009
    0
    I love Call of Duty. I really do. I have bought all of them that have come out for PC. I always have. But Infinity Ward needs to feel the burn of gamer dissatisfaction on the issue of Dedicated Servers. This is a downright idiotic move. This is unproductive. This is a step backwards. If I wanted to match-make, I'd make friends and use XFire. To force us into this rediculous system is I love Call of Duty. I really do. I have bought all of them that have come out for PC. I always have. But Infinity Ward needs to feel the burn of gamer dissatisfaction on the issue of Dedicated Servers. This is a downright idiotic move. This is unproductive. This is a step backwards. If I wanted to match-make, I'd make friends and use XFire. To force us into this rediculous system is downright foolish on thier part. For gamers, don't buy this game if you play it for the multiplayer. If Infinity Ward wants to stiffle our creativity for dedicated servers with our own rules and mods, then we'll return the favour and stiffle thier cashflow. Boycott baby.… Expand
  17. AgentDark
    Nov 19, 2009
    0
    Single Player: 3-4 hours worth? What's the point of that? This game costs $90 USD to buy it in Australia. By comparison, Dragon Age Origins, which came out around the same time, costs $50 USD in Aus and that has given me at least 2weeks for a single playthrough. I'll let you decide which is value for money Multiplayer: A joke. Quake, a 13 year old game, has a more technically Single Player: 3-4 hours worth? What's the point of that? This game costs $90 USD to buy it in Australia. By comparison, Dragon Age Origins, which came out around the same time, costs $50 USD in Aus and that has given me at least 2weeks for a single playthrough. I'll let you decide which is value for money Multiplayer: A joke. Quake, a 13 year old game, has a more technically advanced multiplayer component. It's clear what Activision's agenda is here - with no pesky dedicated server or mod support around to keep the game alive (see Halflife for example), it's easy to see that in 1.5-2 years time they will release the next Call of $$$ and everyone will be 'forced' to go buy that. In the meantime, they can charge people for new maps/gameplay modes (Some of which is actually already in the game, just hidden. Go google the developer console hack which lets you enable hidden features). Extremely poor offering from Activision/Infinity Ward. Highly Recommend you save your money and stick to CoD4. It's literally superior in every single way.… Expand
  18. GeorgeD
    Nov 21, 2009
    0
    The lack of solid, standard features common to almost all PC games in a title of this magnitude is unforgivable. Had the single player experience been sizable enough to off set some of the inequalities in the multiplayer (IE Bioshock had NO multiplayer, but it's singleplayer experience made up for it) I would have considered a higher rating. As it stands I have played the single The lack of solid, standard features common to almost all PC games in a title of this magnitude is unforgivable. Had the single player experience been sizable enough to off set some of the inequalities in the multiplayer (IE Bioshock had NO multiplayer, but it's singleplayer experience made up for it) I would have considered a higher rating. As it stands I have played the single player and multiplayer component of the game on a friends computer and am unimpressed. While I find the singleplayer experience very enjoyable, it's length is simply to short to justify the cost of the title. The multiplayer as best as I can describe is 'functionally retarded'. While I generally disagree with giving a game a rating so low, I feel an example must be made by scoring it ZERO.… Expand
  19. ANGELF
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    Besides having no dedicated server to play on, the fact that IW desided to go through STEAM for this game is incredulous. I am trying to play a game that I spent 60 bucks on IN STORE and I cant play because steam is going through routine maintenence. I payed for a DVD game. Not a downloadable game and I have to wait to play this game. Are you kidding me. Thanks for the bannana in the Tail Besides having no dedicated server to play on, the fact that IW desided to go through STEAM for this game is incredulous. I am trying to play a game that I spent 60 bucks on IN STORE and I cant play because steam is going through routine maintenence. I payed for a DVD game. Not a downloadable game and I have to wait to play this game. Are you kidding me. Thanks for the bannana in the Tail pipe IW.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. [anonymous]
    Dec 23, 2009
    0
    Going from CoD4 to this was a serious downgrade. No dedicated servers, lots of glitches, bad single player, and many other issues.
  27. 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
  28. ChartaxS
    Dec 27, 2009
    0
    Single Player campaign lasts 5 hours. Four of these hours are spent dead, watching some terrible, cliché'd cinematic thing, or prone in a corner hiding while you wait for your blood to get off the screen. Multiplayer is just horrific. Do not buy this game. EVIL SUCCEEDS WHEN GOOD MEN STAND BY AND DO NOTHING.
  29. JonB
    Dec 29, 2009
    0
    Glad to see people giving MW2 what it deserves. MW2 brought mainstream-America to video games, and that's not okay. Hope you go out of business, Infinity Ward. You guys are horrible people.
  30. EdBread
    Dec 31, 2009
    0
    Terrible game. It's more or less the same as the first Modern Warfare. Single player is short, REALLY short. Only a few hours of it. And multiplayer, oh boy, don't get me started on that. It's laggy, no dedicated servers, tons of crashes, at times you'll skip to another end of the map for crying out loud. This game is incomplete, there's a reason why people work Terrible game. It's more or less the same as the first Modern Warfare. Single player is short, REALLY short. Only a few hours of it. And multiplayer, oh boy, don't get me started on that. It's laggy, no dedicated servers, tons of crashes, at times you'll skip to another end of the map for crying out loud. This game is incomplete, there's a reason why people work as beta testers. Get your crap tested before mass advertising and paying reviewers to give high scores,IW.… 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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