Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. jamest
    Nov 16, 2009
    9
    #Singleplayer Pros&Cons: +Good Story +Good Graphics +Good Audio +Good Gameplay -only around 7 hours of gameplay even on veteran(probably alot more for inexperienced players) #Multiplayer Co-op&Spec Ops Pros&Cons: +fun +quite Challenging -only 2 player max #Multiplayer deathmatch etc. Pros&Cons: +fun +very challenging +good variety +lots of unlockables leaves you with huge replayability #Singleplayer Pros&Cons: +Good Story +Good Graphics +Good Audio +Good Gameplay -only around 7 hours of gameplay even on veteran(probably alot more for inexperienced players) #Multiplayer Co-op&Spec Ops Pros&Cons: +fun +quite Challenging -only 2 player max #Multiplayer deathmatch etc. Pros&Cons: +fun +very challenging +good variety +lots of unlockables leaves you with huge replayability +good for casuals... -..bad for competitive gamers -no dedicated servers What's left to say is that i had 10 minutes of lag out of 6 hours of playing online. Also ignore those 0-1 ratings, with all the trash on the market, this is the best game i've played this year. Also it's the first time since 2000 ,when i started with counter-strike, that i've been hooked up with a FPS and played it for more than 30 minutes. I would pay 60$(around 48… Expand
  2. SebastianG
    Jan 13, 2010
    9
    Is very addicting, variety of weapons and combinations that make you get into the game to try out your own playstyle and see if it works.
  3. DanielN
    Jan 14, 2010
    9
    Great game, expecially like the special ops and online!
  4. powerm
    Jan 17, 2010
    9
    The game is in one word awesome! I have only little problems with joining, but i dont care, because it's an honour to play this fantastic game. grz from Holland!
  5. YourMum
    Jan 17, 2010
    9
    Very good game. Looks like they have no need for patches in this MW. And for some people it is not possible to find a "lagless game" 'cause you probally have a rubbish PC.
  6. JpP.
    Jan 27, 2010
    9
    Besides the campers and the short, confusing campaign, this game is amazing. The graphics are awesome, the game play is incredible, and everything. My girlfriend actually thought it was an HD movie! Amazing game. They need to fix some bugs (like when you can't connect to the host when you're trying to find a game, you don't have to click find a game again). Great game, though.
  7. Tom
    Jan 31, 2010
    9
    This game is incredible. The engine is polished extremely well and nearly flawless. It is a powerhouse of an engine. Single player is sporadically fantastic with occasional moments of frustration. Multi-player is mindblowingly awesome, incredible detail in the achievements, the weapons are balanced so everyone in the match can have a different weapon yet still be equally matched. I love This game is incredible. The engine is polished extremely well and nearly flawless. It is a powerhouse of an engine. Single player is sporadically fantastic with occasional moments of frustration. Multi-player is mindblowingly awesome, incredible detail in the achievements, the weapons are balanced so everyone in the match can have a different weapon yet still be equally matched. I love Steam it makes all games better.… Expand
  8. DesumD
    Jan 3, 2010
    9
    I dont kmow why people are so harsh on MW2 because of no dedicated servers. MW2 is a great game,even without dedicated servers. I had plenty of fun with MW2 and it's worth 60 bucks.
  9. JacobS.
    Jan 8, 2010
    9
    First off, it seems to me that all the PC gamers are just pissed off about the lack of dedi servers. Well, I don't view it as much of a problem. The multiplayer is fun, the new guns are cool, and I especially liked the changes they made in the loadout choices, like having to choose between frags, semtex, claymores, C4, and other equipment. I also like that grips and grenade launchers First off, it seems to me that all the PC gamers are just pissed off about the lack of dedi servers. Well, I don't view it as much of a problem. The multiplayer is fun, the new guns are cool, and I especially liked the changes they made in the loadout choices, like having to choose between frags, semtex, claymores, C4, and other equipment. I also like that grips and grenade launchers no longer take up a perk slot. However, there are some annoyances, like lag (which is a rather large problem for me) and hackers. Hackers aren't actually a huge problem, but they're more noticeable, and a lot more annoying. I haven't yet beaten the singleplayer campaign yet, so I can't comment much on it. But so far, it seems to (like the original Modern Warfare) be entertaining, with many twists, epic moments, GREAT scenery and scripted events (Washington D.C. anyone?), and good characters. A few problems still remain, though; the ally AI can be fairly horrible, and some of the characters just aren't believable. Also, I'm still not happy with IW's standard to make it so your character never speaks, ever. To sum it all up: a good game, despite its flaws. It truly is more than the sum of its parts.… Expand
  10. GornMoody
    Feb 14, 2010
    9
    Compared to COD4, I think the single player campaign is somewhat longer and it was made to look like a movie. The multilayer, other than the annoying problem with overpowered knife users and shotgunners and the addition of akimbo, an attachment too much overused by some, is well crafted and keeps you playing from dawn to dusk.
  11. GerryD
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    This game is really good! It is better than the old MW but I think it was extremely short. Overall it was well worth it and Hans Zimmer's music touched it up nicely! I've not really tried the online feature yet so I hope it's good too!
  12. AlexB.
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    The SinglePlayer Storyline of this game was great, the Atmosphere was great, a little bit short, ok. The Multiplayer and when you say something I won't believe you, is the best I ever had, only the matchmaking system and the hackers suck. All in all a game to enjoy months with playing, when you love Multiplayersessions.
  13. m2
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats a quality I like to see in my games. >For multiplayer lovers: If you go this route then be prepared to be dissappointed... maybe. I could care less for dedicated servers right now as long as they delievered an intuitive and fast game style where your never doing nothing for a long time. The bad stuff is you can't bend around corners, no dedicated servers, at times bad lag, and a game picking style similar to consol games like Halo 2. Conclusion: Great singleplayer if your looking for quality over quantity, mediocer multiplayer if you enjoy playing with friends for kicks and giggles but definitely not a clan game. I gave it a 9 because singleplayer for me comes first since multiplayer is pretty vanilla for the FPS genre. Don't like MW2 multiplayer? Then go get something else.… Expand
  14. ThomasA
    Mar 23, 2010
    9
    This game was excellent. It had a good storyline in single player. It was a bit complicated to understand so I had to play the game again which I didn't really mind as I usually play the COD single players again. Spec Ops was a very good introduction as a friend of yours on Steam would be able to play with you. I was extremely happy that it came on Steam as if you lost your CD for This game was excellent. It had a good storyline in single player. It was a bit complicated to understand so I had to play the game again which I didn't really mind as I usually play the COD single players again. Spec Ops was a very good introduction as a friend of yours on Steam would be able to play with you. I was extremely happy that it came on Steam as if you lost your CD for example it wouldn't be THAT much of a big deal. Online was excellent. The new perks, Kill streaks in particular and the new weapons. The only problem was the Sniper rifle selection. There just wasn't enough. The Akimbos were great. The problems were that it wasn't dedicated. Also the hardcore time respawn was a bit disappointing for me but that made up as people were easier to kill. The very last problem were the hackers. Although i rarely ran into them (usually during Ground War) they were still a bit of a pain. All in all the game was great and was the best game I waited for that whole year (2009) Thanks IW and keep up the good work.… Expand
  15. TomV.
    Apr 5, 2010
    9
    I agree that the missing dedicated servers are a malus to the game experience, but the Multiplayer is absolutely insane. The gameplay's just rockin and the graphics are good too. Many many weapons, perks and Kilstreaks. Its still fun after 100h of Ingametime. funfactor is a 10, gameplay a 10 graphics a 10 what sucks are the many many hackers on the onlineservers , the I agree that the missing dedicated servers are a malus to the game experience, but the Multiplayer is absolutely insane. The gameplay's just rockin and the graphics are good too. Many many weapons, perks and Kilstreaks. Its still fun after 100h of Ingametime. funfactor is a 10, gameplay a 10 graphics a 10 what sucks are the many many hackers on the onlineservers , the player=host-idea and the noob-tubers. But to me its the first good online-multiplayer-shooter after CS. In some ways better, because of its new ideas like killstreakrewards and perks.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. W.
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    I play it for the single player,not for the multiplayer.The campaign is still great as COD4(though a little bit short). Still a EPIC game. Without dedicated server doesn't influence my mood. I can still play multi with joy .And for those who is disappointed about IWnet,I think there are some solution in the future,try to be happy with this game!
  18. lordolunch
    Nov 14, 2009
    9
    These people are a bunch of retards fo real. None of them even talk about the actual game. WAH! No dedicated servers. WAH! It uses a matching system. WAH WAH WAH. The actual GAME is a lot of fun. It has tons of action, and looks great if you have a rig to run it. The single player is a blast, and multiplayer actually worked great for me, although I do hope they make dedicated servers for These people are a bunch of retards fo real. None of them even talk about the actual game. WAH! No dedicated servers. WAH! It uses a matching system. WAH WAH WAH. The actual GAME is a lot of fun. It has tons of action, and looks great if you have a rig to run it. The single player is a blast, and multiplayer actually worked great for me, although I do hope they make dedicated servers for it, I can survive with the matching system for now as it works fine. Great game buy it.… Expand
  19. ErikM
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    Great game, despite the higher than usual price tag. Campaign is great, Very immersive and exciting. Granted, I'm running this thing on a High-end gaming PC, so I'm not sure how it'll perform on an average desktop, but I was very pleased with my frame rate and graphic detail (which was at Max). As to the Dedicated server issue, while it would be nice to have dedicated Great game, despite the higher than usual price tag. Campaign is great, Very immersive and exciting. Granted, I'm running this thing on a High-end gaming PC, so I'm not sure how it'll perform on an average desktop, but I was very pleased with my frame rate and graphic detail (which was at Max). As to the Dedicated server issue, while it would be nice to have dedicated servers, I noticed no lag or wierd host favors, so It's a moot issue to me. 9/10 -- Get it if you haven't yet.… Expand
  20. WilsonGarrett
    Nov 16, 2009
    9
    I love this game, and I can't stop playing it. The single is phenomenal, and the multiplayer is everything call of duty 4 should have been. All the people that are giving it 1's and 0's probably haven't even bought the game, no dedicated servers does suck but its the gameplay that matters .
  21. OSD
    Nov 16, 2009
    9
    After putting 30+ hours into multiplayer (PC) and playing through campaign / spec-ops on console, I must say that I'm simply baffled by the sheer amount of ridiculously low user scores. To all those who are still on the fence about this game and trying to make up their mind, rest assured that these user comments you are reading here are just the "vocal minority" that follows every After putting 30+ hours into multiplayer (PC) and playing through campaign / spec-ops on console, I must say that I'm simply baffled by the sheer amount of ridiculously low user scores. To all those who are still on the fence about this game and trying to make up their mind, rest assured that these user comments you are reading here are just the "vocal minority" that follows every major game release (the satisfied millions of users are probably too busy playing the game to come and comment here). I think the vast majority of them simply cannot see beyond the "They changed it so now it sucks" whining and therefore don't hesitate to rate this fine game with 0s and 1s. As for the game itself, the single player is a blast (although a rather short one, yes) if you like Hollywood-esque action. The campaign is packed with it and has some truly breath taking moments of pure adrenaline. The co-op Spec Ops mode is a very good addition and provides hours and hours of additional fun before you hit the online multiplayer. Now, the multiplayer. I seriously think that those who experience game-breaking lag should blame their Internet service providers before MW2. Out of dozens of matches I have so far played I have encountered noticable lag only a couple of times, and although I must admit that I have a 100mbps fiber-optic Internet connection at my home my friends playing on a regular DSL fared no worse. The matchmaking system can use a little tweaking for level-balancing and such (which is pretty easy to do and will surely come with future patches) but otherwise is very quick and efficient in finding matches. In CoD 4 (where I played to Prestige 3) I have never ever deviated from servers running anything but the original, official game ruleset so as far as all the fuss about the lack of dedicated server and player-modding support is concerned, I really fail to see the meaning of it. Someone mentioned something about better anti-cheat protection because dedicated hosts can ban people from their servers, but I will take the new system where cheaters will get banned from ALL servers simultaneously over the old one any time, thank you very much. So overall, a great game even if you are just going to blast through the campaign and then burn several days with a buddy playing Spec Ops. But if you are also into online multiplayer, getting MW2 is a no-brainer. Have fun!… Expand
  22. rtruuerrg
    Nov 16, 2009
    9
    Having no dedicated server should not give the game a 0. It was announced months before the game released that there's no dedicated server. Why did you buy it then? The game is perfect, singleplayer has a great plot, keeping me entertained for hours and multiplayer is just amazing. Once, I agree more what the critics said than the people. Half of you don't even own the game nor Having no dedicated server should not give the game a 0. It was announced months before the game released that there's no dedicated server. Why did you buy it then? The game is perfect, singleplayer has a great plot, keeping me entertained for hours and multiplayer is just amazing. Once, I agree more what the critics said than the people. Half of you don't even own the game nor do you know how to rate a game.… Expand
  23. JustinL
    Nov 20, 2009
    9
    I don't see what everyone is complaining about. Yes, the game doesn't have dedicated servers, but SO WHAT. It still offers one of the best multiplayer shooter experiences I've had the privilege to play. Most of the maps offer just enough space for 6-9 players, anymore and it would be overcrowded. It is still every bit as fast paced as it's predecessor (meaning CoD4). I don't see what everyone is complaining about. Yes, the game doesn't have dedicated servers, but SO WHAT. It still offers one of the best multiplayer shooter experiences I've had the privilege to play. Most of the maps offer just enough space for 6-9 players, anymore and it would be overcrowded. It is still every bit as fast paced as it's predecessor (meaning CoD4). Perks have been vastly improved upon, and customizable killstreaks, I mean, COME ON. So while the rest of you are crying about no dedicated servers, the rest of us will be playing what will be one of the best online multiplayer experiences you can get.… Expand
  24. DanielP
    Nov 20, 2009
    9
    People need to grow up and stop throwing tantrums about such trivial things. This is an excellent game! The single player campaign does fly by, but there is a lot packed into it, and it is in no way boring to play through. The amount of detail packed in is immense! There is also Spec Ops mode to keep you happy once the single player story has finished. The multiplayer is excellent, and People need to grow up and stop throwing tantrums about such trivial things. This is an excellent game! The single player campaign does fly by, but there is a lot packed into it, and it is in no way boring to play through. The amount of detail packed in is immense! There is also Spec Ops mode to keep you happy once the single player story has finished. The multiplayer is excellent, and despite what everyone on here is saying, I've experienced no problems. Only once have I had the host leave a game, and the only delay was about 10 seconds while a new host was found. Then the game continued from exactly where it left off. It wasn't much of an issue. The matchmaking has been fine as well, and you can still play with friends without a problem. I haven't experienced any of this extreme lag that people keep writing about either. Honestly, there's nothing to worry about! Don't let the negative user reviews put you off this game. The multiplayer is a lot of fun and will keep you coming back for a long time after you finish the single player portions.… Expand
  25. EarthwormJ
    Nov 23, 2009
    9
    Contrary to all the haters, I really like this game. Single player rocks, and the story is nicely confusing on the surface but holds up if you think about it, and Spec Ops is a blast. Multiplayer is actually good, at least for me. This is probably because I've always had to deal with 100-150 ping, seeing as I have a really crappy internet connection. And i thought I'd be unhappy Contrary to all the haters, I really like this game. Single player rocks, and the story is nicely confusing on the surface but holds up if you think about it, and Spec Ops is a blast. Multiplayer is actually good, at least for me. This is probably because I've always had to deal with 100-150 ping, seeing as I have a really crappy internet connection. And i thought I'd be unhappy with small matches, seeing as I always gravitated to the big ones in Mod1, but it's actually extremely fun, mainly because the maps are small enough to fit the number of players, there's less random death from explosives/snipers (though people still do abuse the grenade launcher, which pushes my buttons), and you can actually hold a grudge and get some satisfaction out of backstabbing the guy who just blew your head off, making MP in Mod2 more satisfying, for me, than the legions of random players I had to contend with in Mod1. But again, this just might be me. The lack of dedicated servers is annoying, and VAC is not nearly as good at policing non-Valve games, but hackers actually, in a certain perverse sense, make the game more fun, because, as I said, it's much more satisfying to kill a hacker when there's only eight players total. Further, seeing as I have crappy ping, I don't really like the matchmaking, because I always liked to find the lowest ping game available, and the matchmaking has some weird protocol that excludes me from those matches because I have high ping. Also, the claim that matchmaking will put you with people close to your own rank is mostly for naught, so don't get your hopes up. But, all in all, this game is actually excellent, with the exception of a few minor gripes. Buy it, though, chances are, you already have, seeing as the game's already sold at least ten million copies. Take that boycotters.… Expand
  26. Stevenh
    Dec 10, 2009
    9
    To be Honest all the people that likes the game is playing it right now all the people that dislikes it comments here.
  27. Dennis
    Dec 21, 2009
    9
    I was never a big fan of Call of Duty multiplayer, so I mostly bought this game for the single-player and cooperative spec ops feature (and because I was really starved for a new game). I can say I like it slightly better than the original Modern Warfare. The story is a little hard to swallow, moves a little too fast for the player to understand all the necessary information, and I was never a big fan of Call of Duty multiplayer, so I mostly bought this game for the single-player and cooperative spec ops feature (and because I was really starved for a new game). I can say I like it slightly better than the original Modern Warfare. The story is a little hard to swallow, moves a little too fast for the player to understand all the necessary information, and doesn't seem to provide enough background information on who you are fighting, but it proved far more intriguing than that of its predecessor (and far less generic). The gameplay feels slightly deeper with the addition of civilians, riot-sheilds, guille-suited enemies, heart-beat sensors and the like. The campaign still does a good job with shocking the player, and genuinely keeping him on his toes, and the increased variety in enemies and locations, while superficial, is nice. The campaign may be short, but it's so meaty and non-reptitive, and its story progresses so quickly, that it FEELS longer than it truly is.… Expand
  28. AweSome
    Dec 6, 2009
    9
    The campaign is stunning. All the action sequences are amazing and make you want to keep playing, and the plot isn't that bad for a shooter game. The multiplayer has a few bugs, but these are getting patched, and are completely outweighed by the amazing customizing options.
  29. Dustin
    Jan 12, 2010
    9
    The game is simply wonderful. The campaign is a quick 6-8 hours but every there isn't a boring moment throughtout the entire story. Multiplayer is a blast with an incredible amount of class customization, loads of challenges, and some of the best multiplayer maps I've ever played. Several gamers seem to be upset over the lack of dedicated server support, I personally think The game is simply wonderful. The campaign is a quick 6-8 hours but every there isn't a boring moment throughtout the entire story. Multiplayer is a blast with an incredible amount of class customization, loads of challenges, and some of the best multiplayer maps I've ever played. Several gamers seem to be upset over the lack of dedicated server support, I personally think it's wonderful. The Infinity Ward matchmaking system ensures that all players are competing on an even playing field and keeps players from gaining a homefield advantage so to speak. If that's not enough, Spec Ops is there to keep you entertained and can even be played with friends online. Infinity Ward has really outdone themselves with this game.… Expand
  30. ChrisH
    Jan 14, 2010
    9
    Great single player and multi player, I don't see why people hate IWNet. It isn't bugged and gives you the best game for your ping. I have only been In 2 games with lag and that's because the hoast was dloading something. But I gave it a 9 beause of no user made maps, but other than that. Great Game and worth every cent.
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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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