Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. AndreasE.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Pure shite on PC, 100% port, all multiplayer futures removed(server support). Happy matchmaking, no admins and cheaters whom cant be banned. They have RIPPED OFF MODDERS from COD 4 and then on top of that prevented any modding to MW2. No stay away from this piece of garbage.
  2. dwp
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    IW has taken a step backwards with this game. The matchmaking service and lack of non-dedicated servers has killed the experience for me. If IW wants to cater to the 12 year-olds and thier consoles, then they're going to loose me as a customer. Unless they will eat some crow and listen to thier customers, I'm never buying a game from them again.
  3. jamesc.
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers = no buy for FPS on the PC. IW messed this game all up, people talked crap about OSDT being short, I don't hear them talking crap regarding this game, and it's just the same rehashed BS.
  4. DougS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    alright, let me put this in terms anyone can understand. Me and my friends like to party. We aren't professional party-goers like Paris Hilton, but we party alot. I mean alot. So we go to this bar nearby and have fun and play our party games and everybody is pretty damn happy with this setup. You always know there would be someone from our group at the bar plus the usual assortment alright, let me put this in terms anyone can understand. Me and my friends like to party. We aren't professional party-goers like Paris Hilton, but we party alot. I mean alot. So we go to this bar nearby and have fun and play our party games and everybody is pretty damn happy with this setup. You always know there would be someone from our group at the bar plus the usual assortment of regulars, many of them are good friends too. In fact, the bar stays open pretty much thanks to my friends and me. Now we hear that this new version of a party game we like to play cannot be played at our bar. Instead we have to go to one of our guy's pads and party there. This is bad because: 1) the places we live at are too small to have a big party. And we like BIG parties, mkay? 2) you need to organize beforehand and all arrive at the same time instead of just showing up whenevr. 3) all kinds of random douchebags crash-in and there's no way to kick them out. 4) If cops show up and shut the party down everyone needs to go to a new place and that takes time and kills good vibes. Need I say more? This new party game is a non-starter for our group. We are gonna skip this BS altogether and stick to other stuff.… Expand
  5. KevinB
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    The game has been ruined, Infinity Ward tried to shove a console shaped peg in a PC shaped hole. Lack of dedicated servers and overall respect for the traditions and fundamental values of PC gaming makes CODMW2 a very sad loss to the gaming community. What we all hoped would have been a knight in shining armor turned out to be a gross demonstration of commercialism and disregard for the The game has been ruined, Infinity Ward tried to shove a console shaped peg in a PC shaped hole. Lack of dedicated servers and overall respect for the traditions and fundamental values of PC gaming makes CODMW2 a very sad loss to the gaming community. What we all hoped would have been a knight in shining armor turned out to be a gross demonstration of commercialism and disregard for the original consumer.… Expand
  6. AkagiS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game is a direct console port with nothing added. In fact, everything that made CoD4 so great was deliberately taken from the game. There is no modding, no dedicated servers, no console, no lean, no real LAn play, and on top of that they charge an extra 20% over normal retail price. Completely ridiculous.
  7. JohnN
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game just is not what it was supposed to be, which is a better game than the first one. It's completely ruined by the lack of dedicated servers, the lack of CONSOLE and the lack of modding. The single player is too short and way too hectic and you don't get to enjoy the nice sceneries available because there really is no pause from the gunfights. Add to that the multiplayer This game just is not what it was supposed to be, which is a better game than the first one. It's completely ruined by the lack of dedicated servers, the lack of CONSOLE and the lack of modding. The single player is too short and way too hectic and you don't get to enjoy the nice sceneries available because there really is no pause from the gunfights. Add to that the multiplayer being only 9vs9 and most probably DLC on the PC which will not be free and you get a big failure of a game, which will sadly still sell too many copies for Infinity Ward/Activision to actually realize or learn anything.… Expand
  8. TimG
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    If you want MW2, buy the console version, this is stripped of everything a call of duty game once was for PC. No custom maps, no mods, no 32+ player multiplayer. They want total control over this product, in order to finally charge money on the PC version for DLC. For people coming from console versions this might not seem like anything, but to people true to Call of Duty series from the If you want MW2, buy the console version, this is stripped of everything a call of duty game once was for PC. No custom maps, no mods, no 32+ player multiplayer. They want total control over this product, in order to finally charge money on the PC version for DLC. For people coming from console versions this might not seem like anything, but to people true to Call of Duty series from the first on PC this is a spit in the face to all of their fans.… Expand
  9. Sceptic
    Nov 11, 2009
    7
    Please dont blame the consoles and their users guys.The user ratings for all platforms clearly show that we are all mostly disappointed with this average effort.Its sad to see that the reviewers seem a little out of touch with gamers if they rate this above 95 across the board.As for the Pc users;Hint to developers,dont piss them off.
  10. MichaelN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    They've removed just about every staple of PC gaming from this, save for mouse and keyboard control and text chat. Not only that, but they're charging $10 MORE(NONE of which will reach developers, as they were paid during development and when the game went gold) than ANY other PC game.
  11. ArtyA
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I'm not sure what IW was thinking when they released this. I understand that quality doesnt always go up but how did they make a sequel thats entirely based on its previous title and manages to be this bad.
  12. GabeR
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    I knew about the multiplayer change when i bought it, but i really wanted to try it still. There are alot of cool new features but nothing that couldnt have been patched into an older version. The multiplayer experience is OK about 60% of the time. There is a long lobby wait time, no way to ban cheaters, and flakey lag issues. When i shoot, see the other player run a bit then die, its I knew about the multiplayer change when i bought it, but i really wanted to try it still. There are alot of cool new features but nothing that couldnt have been patched into an older version. The multiplayer experience is OK about 60% of the time. There is a long lobby wait time, no way to ban cheaters, and flakey lag issues. When i shoot, see the other player run a bit then die, its clearly network lag. Also when i shoot at nothing and kill someone who runs by a second later its also bad. I honestly have never experiences that on random clan run servers. also clan run servers had admins that would toss cheaters in a heartbeat. Im really not happy with this.… Expand
  13. AlexW
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This title is a mockery, the multiplayer host system provided are an absolute discrace and everyone in the sessions i join have awful latency where as the host of the game has fantastic latency, well that is when we can get into game sessions as on most occaisions we get disconnected upon entering the game session due to host migration issues. The single player is faulty too as i crashed This title is a mockery, the multiplayer host system provided are an absolute discrace and everyone in the sessions i join have awful latency where as the host of the game has fantastic latency, well that is when we can get into game sessions as on most occaisions we get disconnected upon entering the game session due to host migration issues. The single player is faulty too as i crashed on the second mission and my save became corrupted and un-useable, now this is not my machine as many other people are experiencing the same thing. Thanks infinity ward for such a shambles of a game. No lean No dedicated servers No clan support No modding support Stolen ideas without crediting the correct modders Thanks but no thanks i will be retiring this game early and will return to Modern warfare 1... well that is until Battlefield 2 bad company is released.… Expand
  14. AlexG
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Single player and co op are to "straight" yet again although it is still ok. The main part of call of duty is the online MP however in a couple of months I would expect people to get fed up with the matchmaking which according to Activision is the way forward. They state it improves the multiplayer experience but how does mid game pauses (due to host problems), lag in most games, lower Single player and co op are to "straight" yet again although it is still ok. The main part of call of duty is the online MP however in a couple of months I would expect people to get fed up with the matchmaking which according to Activision is the way forward. They state it improves the multiplayer experience but how does mid game pauses (due to host problems), lag in most games, lower player matches (due to no dedicated servers), no mods, bad and less customisable games and a all around bad experience. I personally love all the other call of duty series but this is a step in the wrong direction. Most of the ideas in there game were originally done by modders.… Expand
  15. BobM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Was heartbroken at the loss of Dedicated Servers, Mod Tools, and ~Console. Forced Steam Usage, IW.net, and the 3hr storyline killed the game for me. Anyone who said that this is the GOTY only played the console version. A great leap backwards for the PC version. After playing it at a friends house, I was throughly convinced not to buy the game. A terrible disappointment if you ask me.
  16. KyleB
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Aside from the non-dedicated servers (Which isn't the reason for the low rating) This game is a rip off. $60 for a short and stout campaign and an inexcusably faulty multiplayer lead this game to it's demise. Killing enemies just seem so fake, they seem like they are weightless upon the world. Guns often feel underpowered and grenades are okay. AI sometimes just stand there Aside from the non-dedicated servers (Which isn't the reason for the low rating) This game is a rip off. $60 for a short and stout campaign and an inexcusably faulty multiplayer lead this game to it's demise. Killing enemies just seem so fake, they seem like they are weightless upon the world. Guns often feel underpowered and grenades are okay. AI sometimes just stand there (allies mostly). Story telling is too boring to care about. Dragon Age is worth $200 compared to this. L4D2 is worth $160 compared to this, I think you understand.… Expand
  17. JamesF
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The removal of dedicated servers and the console (the user of the ` key) is truly a shame. Custom maps, mods and gaming communities is part of what sets PC gaming apart from the consoles, makes PC games special. All of that is stripped in MW2. I hope the "dumbing down" of PC games stops with this title.
  18. BrunoP
    Nov 11, 2009
    8
    The game is pretty good in my point of view. I think limiting the number of players in a match to 18 is the best because in the first MW it seemed that i was entering in a slaughter house, some people dont't like to make strategic decisions they only want to shoot everything it moves. The only complain i have is the lack of multiple profiles in this game, i have a little brother that The game is pretty good in my point of view. I think limiting the number of players in a match to 18 is the best because in the first MW it seemed that i was entering in a slaughter house, some people dont't like to make strategic decisions they only want to shoot everything it moves. The only complain i have is the lack of multiple profiles in this game, i have a little brother that like to play online but now if he want to play he must play with my account, or in alternative i must by another game and associate it to another steam account. I think the decision to integrate the retail version into steam isn´t the best one.… Expand
  19. RobertL
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The game was absolutely horrible, no dedicated servers whatsoever, just crappy matchmaking like the consoles. The MP is completely unbalanced and plays like TF2, COD5 and COD4 all mashed together in one horribly stitched together nonsense. Already took both my xbox 360 version and PC version back to the store and complained.
  20. crovax
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Played/bought on both PC and PS3. PC version is superior to the PS3 version in every way from graphics to mouse and keyboard control which was what I expected and I needed both to play with friends who only had either a PC or PS3. Single player campaign is really short(applies to both versions). Spec ops is okay and fun on both versions. But who cares? My main concern is really the Played/bought on both PC and PS3. PC version is superior to the PS3 version in every way from graphics to mouse and keyboard control which was what I expected and I needed both to play with friends who only had either a PC or PS3. Single player campaign is really short(applies to both versions). Spec ops is okay and fun on both versions. But who cares? My main concern is really the multiplayer (3 or more people) and well...online multiplayer sucks in both PC and PS3 version. No dedicated servers. The latency advantage automatically goes to the host. When I am the host, multiplayer is pretty awesome. Otherwise its crap when someone else is hosting on their crappy dsl/cable (exception is when someone is hosting from their college/work internet connection like a T1 or OC3, lag seems fine then). Giving it a 1 because 0 is super harsh and I did enjoy what little there was of the single player and whenever I was the host in multiplayer. I really regret the 80+$ spent on both versions as well as not researching the game more since I didn't find out about the 'NO DEDICATED SERVERS" until after I had tried out multiplayer on the PC version and realized it used matchmaking. I already knew the PS3 wouldnt have dedicated servers because what console game has such a thing? But I was totally expecting dedicated servers from the PC version since Modern Warfare 1 for the PC had it. Never buying any more products from this company again unless they straighten out the multiplayer components for the PC version and I wont be buying any more of their games for my PS3 and future consoles just from principle.… Expand
  21. RyanC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The single player is incredibly restrictive, linear, and completely rediculous... not to mention is lasts an amazing 4hrs. Email 402, the idiot behind all this mess that has no idea whats going on, to go by a number as a nickname should give you a hint twords his inteligence. - robert.bowling@hotmail.com - multiplayer is as bad as feared, unbalanced, and a complete lag fest. anyone saying The single player is incredibly restrictive, linear, and completely rediculous... not to mention is lasts an amazing 4hrs. Email 402, the idiot behind all this mess that has no idea whats going on, to go by a number as a nickname should give you a hint twords his inteligence. - robert.bowling@hotmail.com - multiplayer is as bad as feared, unbalanced, and a complete lag fest. anyone saying they have no problem with it, is because they are only 10 people playing, and there probably the one hosting the game, so they have the 0 ping advantage. I'll go spend my time else where with Dragon Age, an actual game that is worthy of its price even without multiplayer, and has a lasting, strong single player. Hope IW goes backrupt. Bad Company 2, prepare for some good sales.… Expand
  22. Gregs
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    From a multiplayer view this game is years behind all current PC titles, it's a huge let down that such a well respected franchise could sink to this level and produce this peice of unplayable multiplayer garbage.
  23. super6
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    single player campaign is tough, suspenseful, good graphics, good sound. is it a huge improvement over mw1, no. but mw1 was also a great game and ahead of its time. the campaign and solo mission are VERY well done and i've already got my money's worth in the 2 full days of gaming. i didn't like mw1 multiplayer but this one seems better than the previous. dedicated servers single player campaign is tough, suspenseful, good graphics, good sound. is it a huge improvement over mw1, no. but mw1 was also a great game and ahead of its time. the campaign and solo mission are VERY well done and i've already got my money's worth in the 2 full days of gaming. i didn't like mw1 multiplayer but this one seems better than the previous. dedicated servers may be added at some point, but most games seem to be going away from this for whatever reason.… Expand
  24. NathanP
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I concur with all the low user scores on here, and they've put it better than I ever could. The single player's far too short for the money and the multiplayer sends a clear signal, that IW is far too successful to care about the most passionate and loyal group of gamers out there.
  25. JamesH
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    whatever people may say about it, as a game it is techincally amazing. Everything from the graphics to the stunning set piece gameplay. Some may not like it compared to Modern Warfare, but if you give the game a chance it is one of the best of it's generation.
  26. worst3W
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    To increase the price and take out all the best parts and make it a worse then a console game is just an insult and the way IW talked to there customers that felt that way, the game deserves a 0 even of it has a great single player. sad to see such a great game be ruined.
  27. DestinyB
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    This game Rocks, Who cares no dedicated servers and no mods. I hope it squashes the hackers, who are probably the ones complaining the most. The SP is an epic experience and the Multiplayer is fun especially the Co-Op Mode. I recommend this game to any intelligent adult who likes and appreciates a good gaming experience. As for the complainers, Get a Life.
  28. TobyG
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    SP is good fun.... for 3 hours. WTF for $120 NZD and I can finish the game in 3 hours... wtf is with that?!?! and don't even start me on the P2P mp, its rediculous. i send more time trying to find a server thats playable on than actually playing.... I might go back to playing Dragon Age: Origins, more value for money there.
  29. DaveM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This is a horrible game. Not only did it install Steam on my PC, but it failed to activate multiple times. After contacting Steam, I managed to solve that issue. I quickly jumped in and tried the single player game, only to beat it 5 hours later... The story was somewhat good, but it ended in 5 hours? I didn
  30. FraserD
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Oh god, what have they done... turned a potentially fantastic PC FPS game into a XBOX360 kiddy console rip-off. Being honest IW couldn't give a damn about your game qualityexperience. All this stuff about IW-net "enchancing" your gameplay is a load of rubbish. The ONLY reasons they have implemented IW-net is to stop piracy (which i agree with) and for the downloadable content. But i Oh god, what have they done... turned a potentially fantastic PC FPS game into a XBOX360 kiddy console rip-off. Being honest IW couldn't give a damn about your game qualityexperience. All this stuff about IW-net "enchancing" your gameplay is a load of rubbish. The ONLY reasons they have implemented IW-net is to stop piracy (which i agree with) and for the downloadable content. But i tell you what, i laughed myself to sleep which i read an announcment by EA regarding their stance on dedicated servers. It pains me to say this but EA have got it right. People using consoles and IW themselves don't honestly realise how much dedicated servers enchance gameplay, 0 lag, good pings, able to kick cheaters and greifers off. If i were an FPS console gamer i would cut my left nut off to have the option fordedicated servers on a console but what i can't understand is why they just done implement BOTH systems... Matchmaking for people who just "wanna frag" and dedicated servers for people who run communities, clan etc. IW REALLY need to wake up and smell the coffee. We spend 1000's on our machines for the ability to play with more than 18 people and have NO lag, we spend 1000's on our machines so we can mod our servers and police them ourselves, we spend 1000's on our machines so we can run our communties not have them run for us, we spend 1000's on our machines so we can dictate OUR OWN gameplay. I hope to god that the PC version of this falls flat on it back, i really do.… 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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