Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,958 out of 7455
  2. Mixed: 790 out of 7455
  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
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  1. Dereka
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    payed for a full game and got half, what on earth were they thinking? just don't release a pc version if you aren't going to put the work in. I pray no one else makes my mistake and pays for this, just go pirate it please.
  2. JamesT.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game isnt worth any points since they took out the fundamental aspects of PC gaming and just ported over the bare minimum from the console version. Learn to make games for the PC, then port them to console. The console players will enjoy the game either way, when you go from console to PC you get pissed off people.
  3. Jim
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The big issue with this game was always going to be the multiplayer, so I was hoping that they'd at least be able to produce a mind blowing single player to resurrect something. Sadly, it's far too short to warrant any kind of good rating, and if anything seemed tired in comparison to MW which was a breath of fresh air. When people are expected to pay ridiculous amounts of money The big issue with this game was always going to be the multiplayer, so I was hoping that they'd at least be able to produce a mind blowing single player to resurrect something. Sadly, it's far too short to warrant any kind of good rating, and if anything seemed tired in comparison to MW which was a breath of fresh air. When people are expected to pay ridiculous amounts of money for this game, they expect in return to get a ridiculous amount of gameplay time out of it. As things stand there's a few hours in SP and about 2 hours in MP, before you realise that it sucks, cut-off and do something more worthwhile with your time. Shoddy effort, IW.… Expand
  4. hamtid
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    For all, who say, dedicated servers are useless for multiplayer i have 2 questions: what a bandwith has ur connection and how many players do u think u can host with ur upload? I say, if i wanna play with 64 players like in bf2 there is no other way than using dedis...with my connection i can host barely 4vs4 players...what a crap... and why the limitation of 18 players?? in which century For all, who say, dedicated servers are useless for multiplayer i have 2 questions: what a bandwith has ur connection and how many players do u think u can host with ur upload? I say, if i wanna play with 64 players like in bf2 there is no other way than using dedis...with my connection i can host barely 4vs4 players...what a crap... and why the limitation of 18 players?? in which century we are living? no leaning?? wtf...and to say something about cheating...what has this to do with dedicated servers....never heard of punkbuster?? this game has nice graphics but there is no way to beat up the mp-pc-communty at all....wait for battlefield bad company 2 and u will see how it´s ment to be played.… Expand
  5. MattS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Decent, but SHORT single player campaign. Horrible, butchered online multiplayer experiance. Missing many key features PC gamers typically expect to find as the norm. No dedicated servers, no lean, no console, no /record, max size of 9v9 but myself and most others are capping at 6v6. Should have been an expansion pack onto COD4 for what was offered.
  6. PatrickM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Too expensive. No dedicated servers. No LAN play. No mod kit. No point in buying this game. What is this a fucking xbox game? Sure, it has a story but it's short and not worth the 65$ price tag. And matchmaking will never a good alternative to dedicated servers. Ever.
  7. zanzabar
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    This game is all about the MP experience but unfortunately it was gutted and coming from cod4 its a huge downgrade, using a p2p connection and rotating the server on a persons computer laggs and forces at least a 150ms ping but also limits the game to 9v9, removes user generated maps and has no mod kit. this is unaceptable for a game thats purchased for MP only.
  8. AlexA
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Absolute and utter crap. No dedicated servers? What's the point of even having multiplayer for this game if there is no dedicated servers? Will NOT be buying it, and anything else from Infinity Ward again.
  9. RobertM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    With lack of dedicated server support, limited players per match and pared down features (such as inability to lean), this game lacks any reason for an PC player to purchase it.
  10. DannyT
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    With so many great custom stuffs like mouse control, text chat in game, and graphics settings(and as a bonus, I even saw some sound settings up there, amazing), laggy matchmaking system that seems very chaotic, 9v9 combat, this beautiful console port deserves a big 1.
  11. sam
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    While MW2 includes lots of great things. what it excludes is larger. a max of 9V9 pvp, no dedicated serves, have to use and install Steam, no real strong map creating/mod creating support. really hurts this game, it would definitely be an 8-9 star with those. i say wait till this is in bargin bin, or till those notes are changed.
  12. Pro5
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Most awaited game of the decade? Only according to the people who made it, it's actually the most over HYPED game of the decade and is frankly very very poor (on all systems but especially what they have done to the PC version). Aside from a very short SP game, the graphics engine is barely upgraded from the already dated on release COD4 engine. The reason the scoring is so low for Most awaited game of the decade? Only according to the people who made it, it's actually the most over HYPED game of the decade and is frankly very very poor (on all systems but especially what they have done to the PC version). Aside from a very short SP game, the graphics engine is barely upgraded from the already dated on release COD4 engine. The reason the scoring is so low for this one, is it's time the REAL GAMERS stood up and voted for the end of this kind of 'marketing over excellence' thing that goes on in the games industry. A collusion between websites/reviewers and game makers with these mega-hyped titles, because it's THESE games that keep the industry going and thus reviewers in jobs. Look at USER reviews from now on and ignore ALL review sites that take money from games companies (for advertising etc) it's a massive scam and the joke is on the gamers. MUCH BETTER GAMES OUT THERE THIS SEASON!… Expand
  13. PsyA
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Wth the removing of dedicated servers and an avaliable SDK this game is a waste of time and money. Also at Ben H. you have no idea what you are talking about, gaming is not meant to be oh my god look at these graphics, it is the gameplay, and the gameplay has been ruined, if you want a terrible game then go play on xbox or ps3. On dedicated servers you have your own server wide ranks, not Wth the removing of dedicated servers and an avaliable SDK this game is a waste of time and money. Also at Ben H. you have no idea what you are talking about, gaming is not meant to be oh my god look at these graphics, it is the gameplay, and the gameplay has been ruined, if you want a terrible game then go play on xbox or ps3. On dedicated servers you have your own server wide ranks, not world wide ranks so learn what you're talking about before you open your mouth. If it effects worldwide rank (which there are non) who cares. With current FPS's with dedi servers you don't see people "cheating to raise their rank" like you claim. And finally they're aren't any rumors, only truths, there are no dedicated servers or modding. You are a fool and I condemn you.… Expand
  14. Shan-TaH
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Remove of dedicated server and mods is making this game completely worthless. IWNet lag pretty bad, and hitbox are completely off. There is no competitve gameplay to begin with. Matchmaking doesn't even find host to play. There are plenty of problem for this game, not recommend for any of the casual gamers. This game is basically 60 dollars for 4 hours of campaign.
  15. DanB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game is vulgar, the developers are homphobes, or at least condone the homophobia within their community. There's a level where you kill civilians, they crawl away, blood leaking from their stomachs. This game is grotesque and the company is just looking for money through shock value.
  16. PeteH
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just for kicks, i can't. I could rant all day, but Activision sure don't give a shit, so I won't care about this title.… Expand
  17. DumbIWDUMB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    So buggy it's not even funny. IW did a massive Middle finger to the PC community, COD series started on PC not console. When is IW gonna get this through thier thick skulls. No dedis, 6v6 max. Yes 6v6. Only 9v9 on 1 gamemode.
  18. GarryG
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no mods. Points are given away like candy on Halloween.… Expand
  19. DavidC
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Great single player, but the multiplayer on the PC version is lacking severely. There is no excuse for choosing P2P matchmaking over dedicated servers. Most of my matches have suffered from lag, and other matches have ended due to the host leaving; the migration didn't work in this case. Matchmaking is a huge step backwards, and I cannot give it a higher rating due to the fact Great single player, but the multiplayer on the PC version is lacking severely. There is no excuse for choosing P2P matchmaking over dedicated servers. Most of my matches have suffered from lag, and other matches have ended due to the host leaving; the migration didn't work in this case. Matchmaking is a huge step backwards, and I cannot give it a higher rating due to the fact multiplayer is a huge component of this game. Matchmaking would work great in a perfect world, but unfortunately many people do not have the internet connection necessary to host games. The lack of dedicated servers also cuts back on the modding and customability of the game itself, which cuts back on it's re-playability. I also do not like the fact that you cannot create multiple profiles for different users. This is easy to do on the xbox version but completely ignored on the PC version. Overall, if you're looking for a smooth stable online, longterm game this one isn't for you. If you're interested in the single player game, like I was, borrow it from a friend, it's only 5 hours longs.… Expand
  20. SamH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    What can I say that hasn't already been said? Was a huge fan of CoD4, spent many hours playing. Honestly, I haven't even bought the game and don't plan on buying the game unless it all the multiplayer issues get fixed. Bobby Kotick, "We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to What can I say that hasn't already been said? Was a huge fan of CoD4, spent many hours playing. Honestly, I haven't even bought the game and don't plan on buying the game unless it all the multiplayer issues get fixed. Bobby Kotick, "We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games." Kotick later stated he tries to promote an atmosphere of "skepticism, pessimism, and fear" in his company and, "We are very good at keeping people focused on the deep depression."… Expand
  21. AlanB.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated server support, along with the 18-player multiplayer cap are a HUGE step BACKWARDS for multiplayer gaming as a whole. They could have done MUCH better.
  22. JayW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an insult to those who have invested in their PC for it's advantages.… Expand
  23. PhillipG
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Aim down sights, hold the trigger. That is the depth this game offers. Even CoD4 had basic level design. There's no gameplay value, and as a movie the plot is unintelligent rubbish. MP doesn't work at all on this platform so I didn't take it into account.
  24. GL
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Removing content from a game is foolish, and doing this while only including a short, shovelware-worthy campaign and a multi-player game worse than the original is simply foolish. Why would a developer do that?
  25. FDreban
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    The only reviewers scoring this one highly are sites that write one review for cross platform games, and substitute a few words where needed. As a pc fps the game is a real step backwards in every respect and doesn't deserve your time, or your money.
  26. DougW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    no dedicated servers, no mods, the lack of console commands, the inability to have a say in who hosts the game, a lengthy pause while the game migrates to a new host if the currently selected host quits, no leaning, no option to record matches, and no way to kick or block trouble players, hackers, or cheaters. This game fails in the realm of the online FPS gamer.
  27. michaelm
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    IW butchered their own PC verision of the game. Its a direct console port PC gamers have much higher expectection when it comes to multiplayer THey just spat PC commmunity in the face and sad its just a rain, they stoped giving shit about PC fans. before i would at least pirate COD4 and play it online and contribute to fucking player base but now i won't even pirate this piss of IW butchered their own PC verision of the game. Its a direct console port PC gamers have much higher expectection when it comes to multiplayer THey just spat PC commmunity in the face and sad its just a rain, they stoped giving shit about PC fans. before i would at least pirate COD4 and play it online and contribute to fucking player base but now i won't even pirate this piss of consolised shit, just a waste of 11 gigs of space.… Expand
  28. RevR
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Nerfed the PC version. No dedicated servers. 9V9 Muyltiplayer? Feels like the 'Hollywood'izing of gaming! Game will appeal to most of its target audience 14 year old boys becuase it doesnt require any intelligence.
  29. harr
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Game is great. Single Player is such an amazing epic story. Graphics were tweak and more intense. There are more features into the game.. we are all upset about the dedicated server.. but IW net had did a great job. I been playing games with no lag and was VERY smooth. The matchmaking system is user friendly and easy and quick! Most of these people who rates 0 are kids with no life, who Game is great. Single Player is such an amazing epic story. Graphics were tweak and more intense. There are more features into the game.. we are all upset about the dedicated server.. but IW net had did a great job. I been playing games with no lag and was VERY smooth. The matchmaking system is user friendly and easy and quick! Most of these people who rates 0 are kids with no life, who can't afford the game, who never even have the game installed or even touched it.. and is just RAGED cause they can't get what they want and most likely got to steal their own PARENTS money to pay the extra $10 increase on this game. this game won't let you down, but it seems all of these useless fags boycotters are pissing me off and crying like little girls. atleast buy the game before you rate something holy sh*t.… Expand
  30. BontaK
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    MW2 is a dowgrade of MW1. MW2 should be callde MW1, and MW1 should be called MW2. The game is nothing more than a lazy port of xbox360. The lack of dedi is such a killer, dedi's are what makes a online game a great online game. To be able to admin, mod and customize, this game lacks it all. Medicore options and lack of console command only hurts it more. It is even more medicore to MW2 is a dowgrade of MW1. MW2 should be callde MW1, and MW1 should be called MW2. The game is nothing more than a lazy port of xbox360. The lack of dedi is such a killer, dedi's are what makes a online game a great online game. To be able to admin, mod and customize, this game lacks it all. Medicore options and lack of console command only hurts it more. It is even more medicore to listen to the lame reasons IW is giving to justify spading the PC version into a console version with mouse support. For people who say that making the PC version more like console version to stem cheating, then they know nothing and are foolish. If I could return the game, I would do it in a heart beat.… 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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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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