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. Luke
    Jan 24, 2010
    4
    Well, the singleplay ain't half bad, it's short but pretty hard hitting. That is where the game stops being any good.IWNet is the dumbest idea ever, you should have just called it "Couldn't be bothered to do dedicated servers so we gave you the Xbox's excuse for online game play" No dedicated servers make this game's online no better than Halo's. To be honest Well, the singleplay ain't half bad, it's short but pretty hard hitting. That is where the game stops being any good.IWNet is the dumbest idea ever, you should have just called it "Couldn't be bothered to do dedicated servers so we gave you the Xbox's excuse for online game play" No dedicated servers make this game's online no better than Halo's. To be honest Halo is more realistic... The guns do no damage, I've stopped using them altogether and just use knifes now, people shoot me but thanks to regerating health I don't die. The bullet physics are so wrong it's unbelieveable, and dual weliding shotguns... this game just seems to be a practical joke. Well, that is what it is, a cash cow, a milking machine on the CoD franchise. IW just want money and that's just what they got. Thankfully not all the money is in their pocket from Razor and Skulptura and Skidrow (they even named a map after Skidrow for cracking their game, how thoughtful) because this game certainly isn't worth more than £10.… Expand
  2. ArturR
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    Last time in my live I purchase COD. Short single player and console like multi player without dedicated servers. Sorry guys "0" is my score.
  3. Sgt.Awesomeness
    Jan 24, 2010
    9
    Before discussing the multiplayer, let me just remind everybody about the campaign which I would consider equally as good or even better than COD4's storyline. The DC invasion levels are just epic. And now the multiplayer which to my knowledge is controversial partly because of being assigned to games (much like Xbox Live), rather than choosing which ones to go to which are a Before discussing the multiplayer, let me just remind everybody about the campaign which I would consider equally as good or even better than COD4's storyline. The DC invasion levels are just epic. And now the multiplayer which to my knowledge is controversial partly because of being assigned to games (much like Xbox Live), rather than choosing which ones to go to which are a specialty for the PC. But despite all that stuff, the gameplay is not bad at all. When you get right down to it, the multiplayer feels a lot like COD4 (except the killstreaks are sort of excessive). Behind all the complaints lies a game with a regular COD atmosphere to it. So I would give this game another chance before you whine about how different it is.… Expand
  4. sunnyr1yz
    Jan 24, 2010
    2
    multiplayer sucks 98% of time with lags, server kicking you out, server closing down on it's own because noone's able to host it.... the list goes on.. The sad part is it's actually fun the rest 2% time!
  5. GDTaylor
    Jan 24, 2010
    2
    1)Single player os great. 2) Graphics Great. Omg what a waist of money. lagg isues and hacks. i feel cheated and empty as a i was chaffed by a friend.
  6. ChristopherM
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    The single player is alright but since I'm primarily focused on the multiplayer, it's unbearable. Poor host selection is commonplace and the lag can be unbearable. I find it amusing how they have a "Kick" option in the lobby screen but it's always grayed out. Theres no way to vote kick vote ban vote anything really, the best you can do is mute someones microphone but that The single player is alright but since I'm primarily focused on the multiplayer, it's unbearable. Poor host selection is commonplace and the lag can be unbearable. I find it amusing how they have a "Kick" option in the lobby screen but it's always grayed out. Theres no way to vote kick vote ban vote anything really, the best you can do is mute someones microphone but that doesn't stop racism. As of the last patch the game consistantly crashes and I get booted back to the initial screen. IW literally spit in PC gamers faces when they called the people who signed the petition to implement dedicated servers (250,000 signatures, more than you see online at any time.) If you have a cheater in your game, you might as well leave because your gaming experience will be ruined because there is no way to remove the cheater from your game. Yet at least, I would assume they would give the host the ability to kick players in later patches.… Expand
  7. BertP
    Jan 24, 2010
    1
    Multi player doesn't work! Get disconnected all the time. And I'm not the only one who has that problem, but IW doesn't come with a solution
  8. eRODF
    Jan 24, 2010
    8
    to many game play glitches, server errors! ganeplay is extaordinary, except for the interruptions...
  9. darekg
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    single player is awsome multiplayer is amazing dont listen to the 0 comment ppl trust me its fun i play 6 hours a day just quik scoping with intentervention my nuke count is 46 everygame i get 35 kill 1 death its amazing game
  10. Dannzak...
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    Love this game. Never played cod4 so don't know what to say about the servers. Nice campaign, cool graphics and the best multiplayer i've ever seen.
  11. Micha?G
    Jan 22, 2010
    9
    In my opinion Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of the best FPS games in 2009, but matchmaking is stupid. When I've got 4th level I' ve must play with 60th...
  12. lawrencef
    Jan 22, 2010
    1
    the game play is great but IW net ruins everything, if i wanted a console style game i'd buy a console
  13. StanleyN
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    The people who have given this game below an 8 don't know what they are talking about. I understand that perhaps they went into some laggy servers or encountered some hackers; this doesn't judge the entire game.. I haven't played single player but multi-player is definitely the best experience of any game available today (obviously in my opinion) and it's definitely The people who have given this game below an 8 don't know what they are talking about. I understand that perhaps they went into some laggy servers or encountered some hackers; this doesn't judge the entire game.. I haven't played single player but multi-player is definitely the best experience of any game available today (obviously in my opinion) and it's definitely worth buying. If you don't have enough money then go to Ebay and buy from someone. Whatever the case, if you're basing whether you want this game off of what is written in these comments, I say you should buy it and see just how good it is yourself. NOTE: I hope you have a decent internet connection (NOT dial-up) And as the hacker problem, I see less and less with every update - there are still some hackers though :( well, see you online :) hehe… Expand
  14. jimbo
    Jan 22, 2010
    3
    The game is great except for all the holes in the online play. Hacks hacks hacks, i want to resell my game because infinidy has failed to stop the hacks and cheats.
  15. MarwinR
    Jan 22, 2010
    6
    Nice gameplay and graphics but -iwnet sucks -no stear left or right -no mods so if it wouldnt be call of duty i wouldnt buy it
  16. EmpireErwinRommel
    Jan 22, 2010
    8
    This games is pretty dam good. Single player is fun but very short but action packed. in Multiplayer. The no deicated servers are anooying/ But you don't get laggy conenct allt he time like everyone says. if you get laggy just tell; the host o fucking leave or leave yourself. Simple as that. But this game needs some kind of Anti Cheat. A lot of hackes who use Aim Bots and Wall hacks. This games is pretty dam good. Single player is fun but very short but action packed. in Multiplayer. The no deicated servers are anooying/ But you don't get laggy conenct allt he time like everyone says. if you get laggy just tell; the host o fucking leave or leave yourself. Simple as that. But this game needs some kind of Anti Cheat. A lot of hackes who use Aim Bots and Wall hacks. Just annoying but it's a good game.… Expand
  17. leom
    Jan 22, 2010
    1
    The game blows.The graphics are consolarized,no deciated servers or mods,You have to use steam as well. AIm waiting for bad company 2 which actully has support for the pc,like better grahpics than consoles and decicated servers
  18. CameonB
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    No other game like this, its fun and kinda hard but every time you play its totally different definitely a must have game well worth the price.
  19. Tommy
    Jan 22, 2010
    2
    I think it`s a game that needs much fixing. There is a few things that irritates me about Modern warfare2 multiplayer. One thing is the conection problems. At times it seems almost imposible to join in on a multiplayer online game. (witch kinda sux since that was the reson for me to buy the game). And other times it`s not possible to find your frinds ( that is already online) in game. I think it`s a game that needs much fixing. There is a few things that irritates me about Modern warfare2 multiplayer. One thing is the conection problems. At times it seems almost imposible to join in on a multiplayer online game. (witch kinda sux since that was the reson for me to buy the game). And other times it`s not possible to find your frinds ( that is already online) in game. This are things that should NOT be problems with on a online based game when it goes for sale. Hope they can fix it soon or i imagine they wil loose many buyers. For me it`s not hard to decide what to delete if i ever need any free space on my harddrive as long as the online problems don`t get fixed. Two Thumbs down for Modern warfare2 multiplayer.… Expand
  20. JoeJ
    Jan 21, 2010
    0
    Dont listen to the spammers trying to up the score by posting 10's claiming the best game/graphics ever, they obviously work for Infinity Ward. Play Crysis from 2 YEARS AGO... Better graphics, argument over on that subject. This is down right the most overrated and overexposed game of all time. There is not single player to speak of, its over in 4hrs while it holds your hand the Dont listen to the spammers trying to up the score by posting 10's claiming the best game/graphics ever, they obviously work for Infinity Ward. Play Crysis from 2 YEARS AGO... Better graphics, argument over on that subject. This is down right the most overrated and overexposed game of all time. There is not single player to speak of, its over in 4hrs while it holds your hand the entire time so you dont get lost during your straight lined path from start to finish. I didnt even bother beating it. It was too stupid. Random, nothing makes sense. One minute, your here, next in some snow, 4 seconds later, IN A CASTLE! Spec Ops is boring. Multiplayer is a rehash-copy and paste from cod4... in fact, this entire game is. At least 60% of this game is at least. Reused textures, menus, text, sound, voices, guns, trees, ect... were all spoted by my eye. Thats just lazy. What took 2 years to make when they just copied everything to make an expansion pack? Environments are completely static as I've seen posted before, its true. NOTHING MOVES on screen. No body or limb damange, or dismemberment. Just blood splatters, cause you know, thats realistic. Stupid multiplayer that I spent about 4 hours in. Glitch fest, twitch gameplay at its finest. Takes zero skill to play this game. Just make your fire, grab some smores, and camp... cause thats all this is, a campfest... (actually making a fire would be fun and require thought and design, something Infinity Ward lacks). Maps are poorly designed, game is horribly unbalanced, laughable physics and lag. I've never played a game where I literally hated the menus. Well, this is a first. Advoid this, or if you've been sucked in by corporate greed and propoganda, burn this... I know I am. Support companies pushing the envolope of gaming, who are trying to redefine genres, or are releasing genuine effort sequals (like Bioshock 2 or Assassins Creed 2)... not some bullshit like this - a copy/paste job with nothing new or innovative period, unbalanced, ugly, and stupid. Made for purely profit, and nothing more. They sure had alot of commercials on tv for it tho...Glad I'll never see another.… Expand
  21. LeahP
    Jan 21, 2010
    5
    i luv this game. except for the lag, its HORRIBLE.. and theres a lot of hackers. i think this game was let out to early. it still has many problems that need to be fixed
  22. LukeG
    Jan 21, 2010
    4
    Its fun sometimes but full of hackers the maps arent to good the game is unbalanced. Only thing good is that its fun to get the nuke
  23. alim
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    one of the best games eva played single and online but online servers can be slightly improved by selcting which server to play other then that game play is incredable
  24. DarekDaro151
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    Game is good , but i like maps are there only buldings . there walk only in buldings . But good jobs and good game . I wait next version cod . (call of duty)
  25. KenF
    Jan 21, 2010
    6
    While individual single player missions are cinematic and at times gut-wrenching, if you take a moment and ask yourself "What is going on?" you realize the campaign would be better served WITHOUT any semblence of storyline. Combine this with Halo's "Hide til your health is back" mentality, and you have a game that has all the trappings of a alternate-reality realistic shooter, While individual single player missions are cinematic and at times gut-wrenching, if you take a moment and ask yourself "What is going on?" you realize the campaign would be better served WITHOUT any semblence of storyline. Combine this with Halo's "Hide til your health is back" mentality, and you have a game that has all the trappings of a alternate-reality realistic shooter, without the realism brought through in the game mechanics.… Expand
  26. AlainL
    Jan 21, 2010
    0
    The multiplayer just su**s. The LAG is horrific. There are way too many HACKERS. Weapons are not balanced (in my opinion). The killstreaks are too overpowered ( getting more than 20 kills with 1 reward is overpowered I think).
  27. TomG
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Great single player ! Very interesting multiplayer! Best graphics engine on this day!
  28. AndrewY
    Jan 20, 2010
    0
    Don't buy this game whatever you do, i spent £55 (£100USD) on this game. with the shortest single player ever in a FPS game. As you can tell by the user the reviews, this is the most frustrating purchase ever, bad game matching in multiplayer, millions of hackers (numbers growing day by day), no anticheat support, no dedicated servers = the worst game ever. looks pretty Don't buy this game whatever you do, i spent £55 (£100USD) on this game. with the shortest single player ever in a FPS game. As you can tell by the user the reviews, this is the most frustrating purchase ever, bad game matching in multiplayer, millions of hackers (numbers growing day by day), no anticheat support, no dedicated servers = the worst game ever. looks pretty enjoyable single player for a few hours the most annoying multiplayer experience ever !!! Dont go with any Infinity Ward games !! They Spent Multi Millions, on Re Skinning COD4 !! and taking the best bits out ! a absolute CON !… Expand
  29. JasonH
    Jan 20, 2010
    0
    By far and away the MOST overhyped game of ALL time. Bar none. Unbelievable. COD had very strong appeal to me in the 32 player (bot fillable) multiplayer. I'll go back and play that again before I retry this junk.
  30. RobertoB.
    Jan 20, 2010
    3
    just few words. Single player in my opinion is too short. I've finished it in just 4 hours and the end is so foreseeable. Multiplayer without dedicated server, without anticheat is shit; too much lag and too much hackers. Very good work iW. i think that it's the worst cod that i ever played.
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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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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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