Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. JosephB
    Dec 5, 2009
    5
    Modern Warfare 2 single player is a complete joy to play. The action is nonstop from start to finish. The Spec Ops is also pretty cool addition to the game. The Multi player on Steam is another thing. The issue I have is with the lack of security updates to stop the hacking / cheating. Steam and Infinity Ward are not doing near enough to deal with this issue. It completely kills the fun Modern Warfare 2 single player is a complete joy to play. The action is nonstop from start to finish. The Spec Ops is also pretty cool addition to the game. The Multi player on Steam is another thing. The issue I have is with the lack of security updates to stop the hacking / cheating. Steam and Infinity Ward are not doing near enough to deal with this issue. It completely kills the fun in playing the multi player. My rating would be a 10 if they would get the multi player hacking / cheating under control. I don't understand why they are allowing it to happen on such a great game.… Expand
  2. ZackRezowalli
    Dec 5, 2009
    10
    Modern Warfare 2 has taken everything that made the first Modern Warfare so popular and jacked it up. The game is exiting and will keep your heart rate up.
  3. marine0352
    Dec 4, 2009
    3
    It's very meh. The single player was okay, nothing to write home about. Graphics looked nice I suppose. Total lack of flexibility in multiplayer, no dedicated servers, its all been said in other reviews, but still true.
  4. NormRyan
    Dec 4, 2009
    4
    I am only giving this game a 4 based on the spec ops and single player missions. The multiplayer is sad at best. It lags, the iwnet isnt secure and there are many hackers open port hacking players. I found this game to be the most anticipated and over rated game of the year.People bought this game thinking it would rival Modern Warefare 1, over all I believe it is the most disappointing I am only giving this game a 4 based on the spec ops and single player missions. The multiplayer is sad at best. It lags, the iwnet isnt secure and there are many hackers open port hacking players. I found this game to be the most anticipated and over rated game of the year.People bought this game thinking it would rival Modern Warefare 1, over all I believe it is the most disappointing game of the year.… Expand
  5. JamesM
    Dec 4, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers no profit. Forget about this horrible version.
  6. MephistoDelta
    Dec 4, 2009
    2
    I am so dissapointed with this title,the singleplayer is way too short, nice graphics tho....but we all know graphics don't make a game. The muliplayer is terrible, as every one has said no dedicated servers, laggy, no map selection, no leaning, no kicking etc etc. If I had know that the multiplayer had been so badly screwed up I would never have bought the game. Give me dedicated I am so dissapointed with this title,the singleplayer is way too short, nice graphics tho....but we all know graphics don't make a game. The muliplayer is terrible, as every one has said no dedicated servers, laggy, no map selection, no leaning, no kicking etc etc. If I had know that the multiplayer had been so badly screwed up I would never have bought the game. Give me dedicated servers and get rid of the stupid emblem crap...who actually cares that you are a "speed demon" or "Crate companion" In all, if you want to get cod mw2 for multiplayer, save your money, you'll be dissapointed!… Expand
  7. NiklasKnipschild
    Dec 4, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers complete fail.
  8. Alexa
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    This is just another one of those games that all the fags who are too insecure in their own masculinity to buy real video games, much less talk to girls, gets. I think the fact that people "don't care" about the un-dedicated servers issue just proves that they either have no spine, no brain, or no dick. Anyway you put it, they're not worth listening to.
  9. RenewN
    Dec 3, 2009
    4
    The Sp is short but good like a portal game the spec op is good and can give replay value but most people buy the game is for the multiplayer the vac system is alittle bad and hackers are problem but geting rid of dedi got rid of basicly the community sure it made every one go to a some what even playing field but some people want to play better people to get better and some people play The Sp is short but good like a portal game the spec op is good and can give replay value but most people buy the game is for the multiplayer the vac system is alittle bad and hackers are problem but geting rid of dedi got rid of basicly the community sure it made every one go to a some what even playing field but some people want to play better people to get better and some people play to talk to people somtimes i sometimes go to servers and go to spec just to talk and geting rid of lean was bad to me because i like lean and geting rid of the 60 max is bad because some people like the game to be chaotic and want large team battles but other then that they improved the MP they made the perks better customization of kill streak is cool no more martygrom spaming and the knife is not so glitched before so if your a player who like a even game dont like to talk and live in a populated place then go a head buy it if not then dont i gave it a 4 because it is a HUGE change and the negitives outweigh the postitives if you do not reach the requirement said 2 sentances ago then dont buy.… Expand
  10. ShahriarS
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    Modern Warfare 2.. Where to begin? Wooahh, wait I don't have to. Everything has already been said. This game is a port off the console version, and you know what that means right? absolute horse crap. Terrible LAAAAAG, Hackers/Cheaters, no dedicated servers, no community, no competitive clan battles AT ALL (impossible). This is pretty much Call of Duty 4 with polished graphics, and Modern Warfare 2.. Where to begin? Wooahh, wait I don't have to. Everything has already been said. This game is a port off the console version, and you know what that means right? absolute horse crap. Terrible LAAAAAG, Hackers/Cheaters, no dedicated servers, no community, no competitive clan battles AT ALL (impossible). This is pretty much Call of Duty 4 with polished graphics, and everything good about multilayer striped down to it's very core. Don't make the mistake the other 1 million people did buying this game. Wait until FREE DLC is released which gives you dedicated servers. Which by the looks of it, we're not going to get.. 3 weeks since the game has been released, and not even a single patch has been released by IW.… Expand
  11. Anon
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    Anyone who gave this game 8 or higher is obviously an xbox fanboy or a noob to pc gaming. You kiddies shouldn't even be playing an M rated game anyway. The game's single player is just a rail-shooter disguised as an fps. The multiplayer is terrible, it's understandable that console kiddies need a one button procedure for joining games because a server browser is "too Anyone who gave this game 8 or higher is obviously an xbox fanboy or a noob to pc gaming. You kiddies shouldn't even be playing an M rated game anyway. The game's single player is just a rail-shooter disguised as an fps. The multiplayer is terrible, it's understandable that console kiddies need a one button procedure for joining games because a server browser is "too complicated" for them, but why did they bring this failed model to us PC gamers? This game's been totally nerfed and dumbed down for the masses of casuals and retards out there, sadly they don't know any better and have no idea what they're missing out on. Another IW ruined this game is so they could force PC gamers to pay $10 for every new map pack and other lame DLC. I guess game developers are getting greedy after seeing how much money can be made off of xbox kiddies who use mommies credit card to buy DLC, so now they are trying to milk money out of PC gamers too. Sorry IW, your scam isn't going to work, PC gamers know better amd are not as stupid as xbox or ps3 gamers.… Expand
  12. ChrisM
    Dec 3, 2009
    1
    The singleplayer is great but to short. The Special Ops Modus is very cool. But multiplayer is not so great as Call of Duty 4 MP. Lags, host changing , no team balance , no dedicated server (ruins the MP ),high ping and no mods are terrible. I have played to Level 70(no Prestige) on MP. 4 1/2 hours of singleplayer and 90 hours of multiplayer and some hours Spec Op Modus. 1 Point for The singleplayer is great but to short. The Special Ops Modus is very cool. But multiplayer is not so great as Call of Duty 4 MP. Lags, host changing , no team balance , no dedicated server (ruins the MP ),high ping and no mods are terrible. I have played to Level 70(no Prestige) on MP. 4 1/2 hours of singleplayer and 90 hours of multiplayer and some hours Spec Op Modus. 1 Point for Special Ops Modus and Singleplayer and no Point for the Multiplayer(on beginning pure fun but after some hours you see the problems of IWNet and the problems sucks hard. I hope for dedicated servers.… Expand
  13. Russell
    Dec 3, 2009
    6
    This game overall is a good one, but there are many short comings. The SP is decent although short, but you must pay attention and have a good understanding to fill in the blanks. the MP is also decent - it has good game play, all weapons and ranks are mostly balanced (excluding akimo 1887s). Where this game really looses out is the lack of dedicated servers, a console, and SDK. Compared This game overall is a good one, but there are many short comings. The SP is decent although short, but you must pay attention and have a good understanding to fill in the blanks. the MP is also decent - it has good game play, all weapons and ranks are mostly balanced (excluding akimo 1887s). Where this game really looses out is the lack of dedicated servers, a console, and SDK. Compared to other pc games this one is poor. there is sometimes a considerable wait between matches, often the host lags and there is no control over users in the game ( for hacking/foul language). No console and SDK limits the customizations that PC gamesrs love so much. for example one is now limited to a 65deg FOV which on a widescreen monitor is quite uncomfortable. Also there will be no custom maps or mods, these are usualy what keep pc games alive for so long (just lok at CS) overall its a mediocre game - buy it if you want, its not bad.... just not fantastic.… Expand
  14. JonathanA
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    Great Singleplayer storyline that ties in well with COD4. Excelent graphics and visual effects. Multiplayer has plenty of customization, playablility, and also very realistic in my opinion.
  15. FrazerS
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    As Yahtzee said in his review about this game; "it's about 6 hours long but cutting out all my deaths, all the plot points which didn't make sense and all the time hiding behind walls waiting for blood to fall off of my face and it comes to about 15 minutes". For the price it is, it's terrible in value for money and i'm sure i'm not the only one who realises that As Yahtzee said in his review about this game; "it's about 6 hours long but cutting out all my deaths, all the plot points which didn't make sense and all the time hiding behind walls waiting for blood to fall off of my face and it comes to about 15 minutes". For the price it is, it's terrible in value for money and i'm sure i'm not the only one who realises that masking a game in good graphics doesn't make the gameplay any better. The fact that dedicated servers aren't around clearly shows that Robert Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, has finally gone insane and wants to drain as much money out of this dying cash cow as possible while saving as much money as possible such as putting no effort into the PC version and keeping it as a console port. Last time i buy a Call of Duty game, i'm going back to Battlefield.… Expand
  16. PumpkinReaper
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    The 0 is for multiplayer, even if you compare the console version to the previous version there's a lot of problems that hurt the game. For one thing, the spawn points are far more random instead of being vaguely on opposite sides of the map, so now you may end up having someone spawn directly behind you OR you may spawn on a grenade and so on. It just was shoddily done and the The 0 is for multiplayer, even if you compare the console version to the previous version there's a lot of problems that hurt the game. For one thing, the spawn points are far more random instead of being vaguely on opposite sides of the map, so now you may end up having someone spawn directly behind you OR you may spawn on a grenade and so on. It just was shoddily done and the respawn system should of had a lot more work done. Knifing is just ridiculous in this, sure it should be a little viable at least for screwing around, but right now it's pretty much dominating, how is sneaking around stabbing everyone even remotely how modern warfare is carried out? Noob Tubing is still existent in the game, one of the only other real problems in the first modern warfare (the other being martyrdom and how rampant it was) and it isn't entertaining when players will just rush in, use up their grenade launcher shot and then die, usually killing someone else in the process. All of these and more could of been alleviated slightly more if the PC version had dedicated servers (moderators to keep things in check and custom rules, along with people knowing where they can go when they just want to play with a specific ruleset). Also no modding = less replayability for a game after you've gotten all you can get out of it.… Expand
  17. JakeK
    Dec 2, 2009
    6
    jeeze, the game has a user rating of 2.1 at this point. I hope IW has reviewed it's fanbase and buyer's opinions, because introducing P2P for a PC was a mistake. I had my doubts about it when I found out, but I kept a hopeful spirit. Unfortunately...it was as bad as I thought, the inability to customize the server the way PC gamers are used to is just a shot to the foot for IW jeeze, the game has a user rating of 2.1 at this point. I hope IW has reviewed it's fanbase and buyer's opinions, because introducing P2P for a PC was a mistake. I had my doubts about it when I found out, but I kept a hopeful spirit. Unfortunately...it was as bad as I thought, the inability to customize the server the way PC gamers are used to is just a shot to the foot for IW in my opinion. We were all expecting a game that would fill in the lacking polish that WaW had. But we were let down. Console ports will never become a widespread "professional" game that PC users will enjoy, we've been spoiled for too long. Infinity Ward; Please give us our dedicated servers, console, and ability to kick lame people back to us, lest we leave COD6 for dead. The idea was good in theory, but it just doesn't work. I have a limited network and when I'm randomly selected as the host...all I receive are endless Boos and cries of lag from my fellow gamers. We all need our servers to take advantage of PC gamer's superior hardware and networking abilities compared to Consoles. As far as the Single player aspect is concerned, Constant action, the unique and diverse scenarios and Interesting storyline are what raise the score above a 4. The shear cost of this game is staggering, I understand they have to develop both a SP and an MP version of the game...but honestly...their revenue is enough to sail the world's population through space to saturn. 3 times.… Expand
  18. noelc
    Dec 2, 2009
    3
    Played this game a ton. Single player is awesome but way too short for $60. Online play is pretty bad. Servers lag a bunch. Can't kick people easily that I can tell. I wish I hadn't paid $60...its a bad precedent to set that developers think they can get that much for a game that takes about 6 hours to finish.
  19. lolz@IW
    Dec 2, 2009
    3
    so many glitches in MP javelin glitch , care package infinite glitch , Care package sprint glitch. They even posted them all on youtube and linked it to IW forums and the moderators dont even delete the topics so like 1/4 games i get into someone is trying to glitch with those or get under the map... SP is alright i guess its short story is sorta wierd but its a amazing experiance first so many glitches in MP javelin glitch , care package infinite glitch , Care package sprint glitch. They even posted them all on youtube and linked it to IW forums and the moderators dont even delete the topics so like 1/4 games i get into someone is trying to glitch with those or get under the map... SP is alright i guess its short story is sorta wierd but its a amazing experiance first time threw. They need to fix MP and BALANCE it cause atm it feels like Modernwarfare beta 2.0… Expand
  20. StaleNut
    Dec 2, 2009
    1
    If your looking for an engrossing multiplayer experience that will give countless hours of fun look elsewhere. The single player is ok but very short. I would call this game a day rental if PC users had that privledge.
  21. oliverh
    Dec 2, 2009
    0
    multiplayer without dedicated servers and vac instead of punkbuster ...
  22. retu.
    Dec 2, 2009
    7
    The sp mission rates a 8 for eye-candy but the "plot" is bone-headedly stupid. The icing on the cake are the "stirring" quotes from Kennedy, Eisenhower, and ... Dick Cheney?? I literally laughed out loud. This is a $20 mission pack that sells for $60. Life is too busy for mp - sounds like that's just as well from other reviews. But this vote is based on sp only. I'd suggest The sp mission rates a 8 for eye-candy but the "plot" is bone-headedly stupid. The icing on the cake are the "stirring" quotes from Kennedy, Eisenhower, and ... Dick Cheney?? I literally laughed out loud. This is a $20 mission pack that sells for $60. Life is too busy for mp - sounds like that's just as well from other reviews. But this vote is based on sp only. I'd suggest waiting for the price to come down - waaay down.… Expand
  23. DigitzO
    Dec 2, 2009
    2
    Without dedicated servers, I've lost all control of what I wanna play. I have to painfully sit and wait through bad maps that I'm not interested in. I've seen many hackers online and there isn't anything you can do about it. There are a couple maps that I would love to play around the clock...but, I can't. So I've went back to CSS 2 weeks ago and haven't Without dedicated servers, I've lost all control of what I wanna play. I have to painfully sit and wait through bad maps that I'm not interested in. I've seen many hackers online and there isn't anything you can do about it. There are a couple maps that I would love to play around the clock...but, I can't. So I've went back to CSS 2 weeks ago and haven't looked back. But hey, they got my money so what do they care ?… Expand
  24. JamesG
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    This game's SP and MP are amazing experiences. I have never actually experienced many problems with the MP and im not sure why people complain so much. The MP has been improved a lot more with more weapons, improved perk system and just more everything. This is a definite buy for FPS gamers. If you don't buy this you are missing out.
  25. [ANONYMOUS]
    Dec 1, 2009
    1
    The 1 is for the multiplayer. No dedicated servers = no map choice, no kicking/banning hackers, random lag and stability issues as each game is hosted by a player, and did I mention the hacking players that you can't get rid of?
  26. SebastianK.
    Dec 1, 2009
    4
    The game started awesome to me. Always heard good things about CoD4, so I thought I'd give MW2 a try. Single player campaign was fun, though short, but than some friends had me start in the multiplayer part... What a laugh, people shout LAG at each other all the time (which is oh so true), Servers get you kicked out all the time, connection problems all over. Reading some of these The game started awesome to me. Always heard good things about CoD4, so I thought I'd give MW2 a try. Single player campaign was fun, though short, but than some friends had me start in the multiplayer part... What a laugh, people shout LAG at each other all the time (which is oh so true), Servers get you kicked out all the time, connection problems all over. Reading some of these comments I saw some of the console probs with P2P and looking into the MW2 folder there really is stuff about the dreaded P2P. WHY ON EARTH did Infinity Ward turn their backs on PC gamers? We're the ones who made CoD4 a BIG hit! Anyways, don't think about buying it. Enough people already made that mistake. Better wait untill some better features are implented (Free features; not the aweful DLC packs which cost you even more money)… Expand
  27. RoyW.
    Dec 1, 2009
    8
    I think this game is great. I'm gaming for several years and shooters are mostly in my gaming favorites list. Playing CoD 4 (MW1) for a long time and loved it. Downsides are of course the lack of dedicated servers (wars are hard to arrange) and problems connecting with friends in a party (sometimes it takes forever before I can get into a server).
  28. ChrisB.
    Dec 1, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers meaning lag, no mods, having to play with perks, no competetive scene. Not a fan of IWNET and have already lost interest in this game. Back to cod 4.
  29. DaveP
    Nov 30, 2009
    2
    Common SP is great and the story get real guys. What the hell even happened in that game someone plz explain?! The MP is good but mpa recycling and the glitches suck. One time is was in the middle of shooting somebody and it transported me across the map! Not to mention the whole head shot with a sub-machine gun a couple times almost always losses to melee. Even when you watch the Common SP is great and the story get real guys. What the hell even happened in that game someone plz explain?! The MP is good but mpa recycling and the glitches suck. One time is was in the middle of shooting somebody and it transported me across the map! Not to mention the whole head shot with a sub-machine gun a couple times almost always losses to melee. Even when you watch the killscreen it shows them injured then they stab you WTF?… Expand
  30. DaveO
    Nov 30, 2009
    5
    The single player portion of this game was simply epic, however a bit short. It was a good story and, as likely mentioned by others, there was never really a dull moment. The mutli player portion, however, was disappointing. While MW2 still retains the fast paced action of it's predecessor, the higher latencies caused by Peer-2-Peer connections is quite game-breaking for the fast The single player portion of this game was simply epic, however a bit short. It was a good story and, as likely mentioned by others, there was never really a dull moment. The mutli player portion, however, was disappointing. While MW2 still retains the fast paced action of it's predecessor, the higher latencies caused by Peer-2-Peer connections is quite game-breaking for the fast paced action. With dedicated servers on Call of Duty 4 I would average 40-55 milliseconds of delay, but on MW2 via IWnet's P2P networking I never get a ping under 110 milliseconds and average about 180. It's almost as bad as when I used to play on dial-up years ago, although mildly better than dial-up due to "anti-lag" features introduced. Ping and latency issues aside, the game feels much like previous Infinity Ward produced Call of Duty games. However weapon balance is a bit questionable (to whether it even exists) and maps feel a bit cluttered. Balance via IWnet only occurs at the beginning of the round. If players drop from the game mid-match, teams can end up being 7vs2 with no way of evening it out. Rounds average 7-10 minutes, which is a bit short for my tastes. Steam integration is pretty cool. Being able to group up with friends is a plus. However, IWnet often fails and splits the group (whether it be host migration failure, random drop, or extreme lag), making it a bit of a hassle. TL;DR verson: It's a decent title that has/had potential, but it definately could have been better on the MP side.… Expand
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#14 Best 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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