Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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  1. DarkPacMan77Pacman77
    Nov 19, 2009
    8
    -*- Please Read If you Want the Honest Truth -*- *** This is a long, accurate review, in my opinion*** *** Please read my "Overall" section for a summary*** I've played other COD games and wasn't into them. They were good pick-up fun but didn't keep me hooked like they seemed to do for others. I think that is because I played those games on the console systems as opposed to -*- Please Read If you Want the Honest Truth -*- *** This is a long, accurate review, in my opinion*** *** Please read my "Overall" section for a summary*** I've played other COD games and wasn't into them. They were good pick-up fun but didn't keep me hooked like they seemed to do for others. I think that is because I played those games on the console systems as opposed to the PC. This new COD MW2 keeps me hooked, and it keeps me hooked for most of the reasons that people hate this game. I'll explain. Big Issue Number One: The biggest gripe, and part of the reason for rating an 8 is that the game doesn't have dedicated servers. However, even if it did, I would still find myself playing the official ones hosted individually most of the time because people who moderate ded. servers are usually strung-out over caffeinated children that ban people for no good reason... like if they are killed too much by you. That gets old extremely fast, but I would definitely want the option to have them. Big Issue Number Two: There's no leaning or cover system, and guess what, I like it this way. This game is still a competition of multiplayer prowess and I find it hard to play, yet challenging, which is good. I can't imagine this game with people hiding behind stuff... never moving... and leaning with belt-fed machine guns. Sorry, I've played a lot of a game called War Rock and I've had enough of that jazz. Big Issue Number Three: 9 versus 9 limitation as opposed to 16v16, I believe, for the console versions. Gaming enthusiasts as well as the modern preteen out there are bringing up the fact that there aren't as many people per match and that this game suffers from a gameplay value because of this. I say, wrong. The console offerings have more players, yes, but they are also more chaotic. There are "too many" people in those "small" levels. That's how I look at it. Sure, the levels aren't "small", but compared to other shooter games, they can seem small. I mention this because every 1 in 5 deaths on the console is because you got spawned directly within 15 feet of an enemy and as soon as you began to run... they'd spot you and down you like the little campers that they are. They were able to do that so easily because of the fact that if you have even one DECENT team full of people, that side will DOMINATE the other team to the point where "mercy" doesn't even begin to apply. I think it's a good idea to curb lag on the PC by offering 9v9. I think it's quite fair and helps ensure that you aren't just dying for the sake of dying. You have more chances to walk 10 or more steps and fire a gun a few times than the console counterparts. From here, I'll rate the typical gameplay, sound, graphics, tilt, and overall score. * - Gameplay - * I don't play the single player - most people don't. There's a ton of people, especially through steam, that need to double their medication in this regard because there are people that have only heard that this game is short... and so they say the story is garbage and "over-played" and "no fun". It's short, yes, so are most shooting games. Longest I've seen in a long time is the newest Wolfenstein, oddly enough, but you don't see people raving how amazing the game is simply because it had a great single player mode, do you? Multiplayer is where it's at, and yes, while you sometimes have lag issues, that's expected on the PC platform. There are so many different types of networking equipment that differ from each and every single person playing that it doesn't matter what server, equipment, hardware or software you are using, the latency that you connect to whatever server/ host will ALWAYS be different for each and every player no matter what, even on PS3/ Xbox360 and yes, they lag there too... apparently people have forgotten this?... or at least choose to. * - Sound - * The sound effects could be better, but they aren't bad at all. The gun sounds are still pretty solid even though they could use a little more work. The biggest issue regarding sound is the amount of simultaneous noises going on at once. I have a sound card that can output 128 noises in CMSS3D technology and it's still kind of hard to find the enemy sometimes. You can take this as a pro or a con, however, since utilizing enough sounds on a battlefield to not be able to instantly find your opponents, even while using a superiors sound card, does tend to make you think that Infinity Ward put forward the effort to dilute many of the "dead give away" type moments which can help shield both the noob and the pro while still capturing that "in-the-moment" feeling that keeps you pumped up while playing the game. * - Graphics - * Can they be better? Yes. And that's all that should maybe be said, in short. Going into detail, it's easy to understand why they didn't completely super-power this title. It runs on the same game engine as the other COD games, which helps with frame rates, but if you're using a graphics card from about 2 years prior to this game's release date then you may not have the power, graphically speaking, to run the game at great resolutions with "appropriate eye candy" anyways. I personally have a top of the line (IMO) gaming computer and I find that the game performs very well. I rarely find outright "flaws" in the game mechanics regarding graphics or sloppy textures unless I specifically go looking for them. I was also happily surprised to find that there are many, many more objects that cast shadows or can be blown away by bullets, explosions, or other debris. Throwing a grenade into an office building feels pretty appropriate. About the only thing that doesn't happen is the cubicle walls aren't hurt... but that's more about preserving fairness as well. Graphics are certainly not an issue that you should be concerned with. They are great, albeit revised from CODMW1, and help provide a more seamless gameplay. * - Tilt - * The game offers various different ways to level up your arsenal, which is fantastic for me. The traditional system of the other COD games of leveling up your perks was something that I found particularly interesting... but felt there was something missing. Now, with this game, perks themselves can be leveled up by themselves as well as your weapons and other equipment. This is viewed as tedious and negative by the nay-sayers, but I'll tell you why I think it's a good thing. It's a good thing, in my opinion, because you won't have one person excel at every particular aspect of the game just because their level is higher and they have more guns/ experience. The first game I was dropped into I did a respectable 11-5, not bad for my first time at all. The perks/ weapon setups are only overpowered in "certain ways", in the sense that many perks can stomp out others. Marathon, a perk which makes you able to run an unlimited amount and at a faster rate, is a good one to have against people that don't have the "Stopping Power" perk, whose weapons deal more damage, because it's harder for them to put enough effective shots down range to defeat you, and vice versa. And this is across the board for all of the perks no matter what level they are. Some are annoying, true... but that's war. * - Overall - * There are lots of things that make me a little bit mad about this game, but none really hurt the overall game to me TOO badly. If it does, I shut down the game, like any other ADULT would do, and find something actually worthwhile with my time than playing video games all day. It's not that bad to have a hacker kill you - it's on the PC - it's going to happen... sadly, but true. To think otherwise would be to lie to yourself. Also, the community, particularly the PC community, is whining for so many reasons and they don't realize how badly their ideas contradict one another. I find it funny that people complain about lag or constantly having to find new hosts for games... yet want more players in the game at once at the same time. Guess what? In the older COD games that these guys will say to play instead of this one, if the host leaves, the game entirely ends. At least the game doesn't just flipping END prematurely. In fact, it hasn't even ENTIRELY DROPPED for me on my cable connection one single time yet, so I don't know what all these people are talking about, although I could understand people outside the USA having ping-related mishaps until better servers are setup for people or better match-making is added in a patch. The biggest things people complain about with the PC CODMW2 is that it doesn't have dedicated servers, only has 9v9 players, doesn't have a "command" key (using the ` key to alter game options), and doesn't have additional "filters" for the PC version that make "less debris" or "less objects" on the screen. Well guess what? For all of those losers trying to gain a SLIGHT competitive edge just by deleting the floating stuff in the air or removing miscellaneous bricks on the ground and stuff... or by altering your viewing angle/ position to something someone at default doesn't have... for all of you guys, all I can say is "grow up and learn to play the game as it was intended to be played". It's pretty clear that this is more or less a direct port of a game made on the console, yes. But it's not a "bad game" at all just because of this. It is seriously hilarious how many people say "this game is washed out, over played, has nothing greatly new, uses the same old junkie game engine" etc. and so on... but then say, "Don't play this game, play the old one". I find that so hilarious, personally, because those people sit here and bash this game partly for being similar to the previous modern warfare and then they suggest to play that one instead... you know, the one that they can adjust their viewing angles, use dedicated servers with their buddies without anti-cheat protection to pretend that they are good at the game while kicking every good player off of the server... yeah, that game. The bottom line is that if you pick this up and like first person shooters, especially rushing combat and lots of customization options and leveling abilities, then this game is going to keep you entertained for a long time. At the end of the day, I buy games to have fun, and I'm having a lot of fun. I'd say this is money well-spent even despite not having the option for dedicated servers or larger game rooms, but overall, I'm personally glad that there aren't dedicated servers and larger game rooms by default. This game rocks. If you liked my review or want to discuss anything regarding questions or comments, please feel free to add me on AIM @ DarkPacMan77. Thanks for reading and happy fragging!… Expand
  2. DavidK
    Nov 19, 2009
    2
    Modern Warfare 2 has a very unique and daring, though short, single-player campaign. It manages to refine its multiplayer experience with numerous tweaks and additions, including the much-appreciated reducion of the infamous Martyrdom perk. That said, a lack of dedicated servers makes the game extraordinarily unplayable due to lag, easily hacked, and doesn't even protect them against Modern Warfare 2 has a very unique and daring, though short, single-player campaign. It manages to refine its multiplayer experience with numerous tweaks and additions, including the much-appreciated reducion of the infamous Martyrdom perk. That said, a lack of dedicated servers makes the game extraordinarily unplayable due to lag, easily hacked, and doesn't even protect them against piracy. GG Bye bye.… Expand
  3. LeeH
    Nov 19, 2009
    9
    Alot of the thing that people say about this game isnt as bad as they say considering there is no dedicated servers yeah thats one bad thing but that isnt ruining the game look how many people play xbox and they dont complain about it. The lag issues are either from a terrible host or your internet is terrible. every thing is easier join just pick a game to play and you wait in que Alot of the thing that people say about this game isnt as bad as they say considering there is no dedicated servers yeah thats one bad thing but that isnt ruining the game look how many people play xbox and they dont complain about it. The lag issues are either from a terrible host or your internet is terrible. every thing is easier join just pick a game to play and you wait in que instead of searching forever to find a server you would like to play on. The only issues i really see in the game right now is some times when you match make in a part it some times glitches and kicks you out of a group but this could be fixed in up coming patches the game just came out you cannot expect it to be at its fullest. Other things they should fix that you cannot change your prestige through your files in cod6 folders, last they could get rid of vac or help improve vac people have already found how to hack and the sort every game has been like that for years complaining about it wont help you at all. There are videos on youtube showing people hacking but i am already level 52 and i have been playing along time and i haven't faced agenst one single person that has cheated. people thats have cheated there prestige yes but aim bots or spin bots or speed hacks what every you can think of. this game really is not as bad as people think i suggest buying it and enjoying the game and watch as it improves its really a good game. the single player yes isn't the longest but the story line i see is pretty well made in my opinion. great game buy it as simple as that.… Expand
  4. CB
    Nov 19, 2009
    1
    If you like Michael Bay films you'll probably like MW2. If you're an adult you'll probably think MW2 is a dire excuse for a sequel with poor direction, linear single player and an absoloutely shocking lack of thought put into the multiplayer aspect. This isn't worth the retail price and should have been released as an expansion / DLC for the first game.
  5. AgentDark
    Nov 19, 2009
    0
    Single Player: 3-4 hours worth? What's the point of that? This game costs $90 USD to buy it in Australia. By comparison, Dragon Age Origins, which came out around the same time, costs $50 USD in Aus and that has given me at least 2weeks for a single playthrough. I'll let you decide which is value for money Multiplayer: A joke. Quake, a 13 year old game, has a more technically Single Player: 3-4 hours worth? What's the point of that? This game costs $90 USD to buy it in Australia. By comparison, Dragon Age Origins, which came out around the same time, costs $50 USD in Aus and that has given me at least 2weeks for a single playthrough. I'll let you decide which is value for money Multiplayer: A joke. Quake, a 13 year old game, has a more technically advanced multiplayer component. It's clear what Activision's agenda is here - with no pesky dedicated server or mod support around to keep the game alive (see Halflife for example), it's easy to see that in 1.5-2 years time they will release the next Call of $$$ and everyone will be 'forced' to go buy that. In the meantime, they can charge people for new maps/gameplay modes (Some of which is actually already in the game, just hidden. Go google the developer console hack which lets you enable hidden features). Extremely poor offering from Activision/Infinity Ward. Highly Recommend you save your money and stick to CoD4. It's literally superior in every single way.… Expand
  6. Brumbek
    Nov 19, 2009
    9
    Here's an honest review. The SP gameplay is very polished and enjoyable however the levels aren
  7. JoeB
    Nov 19, 2009
    0
    I love Call of Duty. I really do. I have bought all of them that have come out for PC. I always have. But Infinity Ward needs to feel the burn of gamer dissatisfaction on the issue of Dedicated Servers. This is a downright idiotic move. This is unproductive. This is a step backwards. If I wanted to match-make, I'd make friends and use XFire. To force us into this rediculous system is I love Call of Duty. I really do. I have bought all of them that have come out for PC. I always have. But Infinity Ward needs to feel the burn of gamer dissatisfaction on the issue of Dedicated Servers. This is a downright idiotic move. This is unproductive. This is a step backwards. If I wanted to match-make, I'd make friends and use XFire. To force us into this rediculous system is downright foolish on thier part. For gamers, don't buy this game if you play it for the multiplayer. If Infinity Ward wants to stiffle our creativity for dedicated servers with our own rules and mods, then we'll return the favour and stiffle thier cashflow. Boycott baby.… Expand
  8. ZsomborB
    Nov 19, 2009
    5
    First of all, I'm a huge fan of the CoD series. I loved every game, and opposed to a lot of people, I think the singleplayer of these games is important, and very interesting. This latest game is no different, the storyline is exciting, plays like an action movie, the multiplayer is fun, but there is one sole solid reason why I bring down this game. Activision. Activision, with Mr. First of all, I'm a huge fan of the CoD series. I loved every game, and opposed to a lot of people, I think the singleplayer of these games is important, and very interesting. This latest game is no different, the storyline is exciting, plays like an action movie, the multiplayer is fun, but there is one sole solid reason why I bring down this game. Activision. Activision, with Mr. Kotick and his jew gang is the cancer that is killing the industry, with their cheap franchises, and their cheap moves, ripping of gamers for the same retarded things, and giving less and less for more money is something I can't agree with, and with this, I'm withdrawing all my support (Not like it counts anyway with the millions of retards who actually fell for this shitty viral marketing).… Expand
  9. JonT
    Nov 19, 2009
    2
    SP is too short, MP is fun but full of childish swearing idiots. When you can even get a game that isnt rubber banding all over the place or not seem to connect and other random excuses. Annoying because this game couldve been one of the best MP games ever.
  10. JulianY.
    Nov 19, 2009
    0
    - The single player campaign is 5 hours long. - The multiplayer is both uninteresting and hardly playable. - The game is extremely expensive (60 euros). I'm sorry, but it's not a question of being "butthurt" or not ; most reviews here speak the truth. This game is an horrible quick cash-in for Activision. The reviews in most PC magazines were obviously paid, and one can wonder - The single player campaign is 5 hours long. - The multiplayer is both uninteresting and hardly playable. - The game is extremely expensive (60 euros). I'm sorry, but it's not a question of being "butthurt" or not ; most reviews here speak the truth. This game is an horrible quick cash-in for Activision. The reviews in most PC magazines were obviously paid, and one can wonder about the objectivity of the 10s you see around here. Even without any prior multiplayer FPS gaming experience, this game can't score higher than 7 because of its massive flaws (and its price, if you work for a living).… Expand
  11. AndrewT.
    Nov 19, 2009
    1
    It's a really good game. Single-player is really similar to Call of Duty 4's. That's not a bad thing but I wish they could have made it a little better. The online multiplayer is extremely enjoyable. There's so many unlockables and the maps are fun to play.
  12. KyleC
    Nov 19, 2009
    1
    IW clearly lost its soul with this installment... its not about gameplay or fun anymore... just about making as much money as possible... it seems they looked for the most retarded person and then designed the game for that person. the cut of ded. servers because it was to "difficult" to navigate... the created a storymode that is full of follow that guy and protect this one... youre IW clearly lost its soul with this installment... its not about gameplay or fun anymore... just about making as much money as possible... it seems they looked for the most retarded person and then designed the game for that person. the cut of ded. servers because it was to "difficult" to navigate... the created a storymode that is full of follow that guy and protect this one... youre constantly getting thought what exactly u have to do. if you run to far away from your objectiv you'll get an instant death penalty... i guess the next step for IW is to build a railshooter with autoaim, so also youre pets can buy and play a copy of the next cod… Expand
  13. SergeR
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    The multiplayer experience is horrific with no dedicated server. After a couple of hours of the game constantly "trying to find new host", I gave up. I will be completely honest and say that I did not play the single player, which was praised by many. The multiplayer though deserves a SOLID 0. IW screwd this one up bad!
  14. Prom3th3an
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    Firstly, I didnt buy this game because I wanted to see what it would be like first, so I played a mates copy...in short im glad I didnt buy it. The single player campaign (if thats what you want to call it) is excessivly short. This coupled with a poorly engineered multiplayer system has effectivly killed this game and tarnished the Call of Duty name forever and reflects extremely poorly Firstly, I didnt buy this game because I wanted to see what it would be like first, so I played a mates copy...in short im glad I didnt buy it. The single player campaign (if thats what you want to call it) is excessivly short. This coupled with a poorly engineered multiplayer system has effectivly killed this game and tarnished the Call of Duty name forever and reflects extremely poorly on Infinity Ward. The lack of modding support that would normally make a game like this last for a long time is of course a real slap in the face to the PC gamers who made the CoD name what it is today. The lack of dedicated servers is also a killer, putting to much ownes on P2P hosters. Most home conections have less that 64k of uploading bandwidth which is not enough to sustain the numbers that made CoD 4 an excellent multiplay enviroment. The matchmaing system is at best flawed, last night I connected to a game in america, the lag was unbearable. Overall Infinity Ward have basically given the loyal PC gamers the finger and its about time they sit down and think about how they are going to fix this and fast, for I wont be investing in any further CoD games untill they get thier act together.… Expand
  15. EnD
    Nov 18, 2009
    2
    OMG WTF happened to the Multiplayer? 18 players only, WTF are they doing? What happened to 32 v 32 on a 64 player map? 18 players only. FFS. No dedicated servers, WTF? You can NOT choose which server you want to play on, you just get added to the BACK OF THE QUEUE. LMAO. I WAS going to spend my money on this but I am not because I have heard just how shite the multiplayer is. I have OMG WTF happened to the Multiplayer? 18 players only, WTF are they doing? What happened to 32 v 32 on a 64 player map? 18 players only. FFS. No dedicated servers, WTF? You can NOT choose which server you want to play on, you just get added to the BACK OF THE QUEUE. LMAO. I WAS going to spend my money on this but I am not because I have heard just how shite the multiplayer is. I have Battlefield 2 and Special Forces, Call Of Duty several versions, Frontlines - Fuel of War multiplayer FPS, Counter Strike Source multiplayer FPS, going back to the first Operation Flashpoint, DOOM, Special Forces, etc. I love FPS multiplayer games (First Person Shooter = FPS). But I have heard such bad player reviews that I'm keeping my money in my pocket this time around. Seriously OMFG. I an over 30 years old, been playing PC games for over 15 years, and I am so dissappointed because I was really looking forward to this. Metacritic - Stop fcuking about with the ratings, owners of the game are panning it. You need to start including this. Have both ratings beside each other. Ahhhh, feel better now, but massively annoyed that they have FUBAR'd multiplayer. Pricks.… Expand
  16. greinkez
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    For a game whose main appeal is mp, IW sure put it in the back of the PC community without KY. The multiplayer is a joke. The matchmaking system is a joke. The lack of dedicated servers is a joke. Taking out things like lean because pc users have the 'advantage' of using mouse and keyboard and graphics is ridiculous. It's very obvious that this a very sloppy port of the For a game whose main appeal is mp, IW sure put it in the back of the PC community without KY. The multiplayer is a joke. The matchmaking system is a joke. The lack of dedicated servers is a joke. Taking out things like lean because pc users have the 'advantage' of using mouse and keyboard and graphics is ridiculous. It's very obvious that this a very sloppy port of the xbox version and IW doesn't care about the pc community. Infinity Ward/ Activision really need to set their stuff straight.… Expand
  17. BenT
    Nov 18, 2009
    7
    The single player campaign is brilliant, both the story and gameplay are really internse and interesting. The graphics look as you'd expect and the uniqueness of each level keeps you facing new challenges over and over rather than your typical lone 1 man army push forward. Spec Ops is very challenging but equally rewarding, and doesn't suffer with the lack of dedicated servers The single player campaign is brilliant, both the story and gameplay are really internse and interesting. The graphics look as you'd expect and the uniqueness of each level keeps you facing new challenges over and over rather than your typical lone 1 man army push forward. Spec Ops is very challenging but equally rewarding, and doesn't suffer with the lack of dedicated servers issue that the multiplayer does. That being said the multiplayer is not BAD bad, but its nowhere near the league of COD4. Mainly MW2 loses major points for basically porting the 360 version on to PC rather than make a proper PC game. No dedicated servers, no lean buttons, no spectate, and a poor matchmaking system when trying to get games going with your friends just makes MW2 a total waste for competative multiplayers.… Expand
  18. pauls
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    Unfinished, buggy as anything i have played in recent memory and designed by committee it appears. Treyarch have managed to become the A team by comparison would say IW wont be making so much cash on next one this is a complete mess feel like i have been conned into buying this rubbish. Want my money back. Don't believe the hype this is very poor avoid like the plague.
  19. JoshA
    Nov 18, 2009
    10
    People are giving this game a lot of grief. FOR NO REASON. The single player campaign is epic, never before have i felt such a rush playing a video game. Yes some moments are scripted but they are awesome. The spec ops mode is diverse and the missions are challenging but fun. the multiplayer is in another league all is own. I like the IWnet service for it makes it easy to get a good People are giving this game a lot of grief. FOR NO REASON. The single player campaign is epic, never before have i felt such a rush playing a video game. Yes some moments are scripted but they are awesome. The spec ops mode is diverse and the missions are challenging but fun. the multiplayer is in another league all is own. I like the IWnet service for it makes it easy to get a good server. some are mad that there is no dedicated server support, but i imagine that IW will fix that soon. The size of the games is also un overlooked bonus. People aruge why can't we have 32v32 games? Maybe because the game looks and runs like crap on those servers? And also a 12 person free for all game is much more entertaining and competitive than a 32 person spawn camp fest. I think IW also made the unlocks, perks, and, challenges much more efficient and streamlined. BOO to you that give this a 1 just because its not COD4+ its a new BETTER game. I rate a game on how fun it is not on what you wanted it to be.… Expand
  20. ANtonioA
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    The worst lag in Multiplayer that I have experienced in many, many years. The decision to get rid of Dedicated servers is the worst decision that Infinity Ward could have made during the creation process of this game. This game will die very quickly if the multiplayer is not fixed soon, and if there will never be custom mod support. Although, the single-player experience is definitely one The worst lag in Multiplayer that I have experienced in many, many years. The decision to get rid of Dedicated servers is the worst decision that Infinity Ward could have made during the creation process of this game. This game will die very quickly if the multiplayer is not fixed soon, and if there will never be custom mod support. Although, the single-player experience is definitely one of the greatest SP FPS experiences I have ever had (Next to the Half-Life series).… Expand
  21. JeremyS
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    The one positive side of the Metacritic reviews of COD6MW2 is that we see who's dipping into Big Game Developement's pockets and boost those game's scores... on the other hand MW2 is lackluster and pretty much shy of any real substance... I mean FFS a multiplayer game without the multiplayer portion is fucking rediculous any review above 5/10 or 50% is overrated the game is The one positive side of the Metacritic reviews of COD6MW2 is that we see who's dipping into Big Game Developement's pockets and boost those game's scores... on the other hand MW2 is lackluster and pretty much shy of any real substance... I mean FFS a multiplayer game without the multiplayer portion is fucking rediculous any review above 5/10 or 50% is overrated the game is half finished and crappy the servers.. oops sorry I mean Hosted games lag so much that I cant take 5 steps around a corner and appear in the kill cam back 5 steps being shot before i turned the corner...… Expand
  22. XFM
    Nov 18, 2009
    10
    The online play is so much better than COD4. Pings are consistently low, no one maintains host advantage for more than one round, and the huge numbers of cheaters/hackers in COD4 are no where to be seen. Also there are no stupid rule sets (no grenades wtf) or overloaded maps (32 players in Backlot is just dumb). These low scoring users are just slandering nerds with an entitlement The online play is so much better than COD4. Pings are consistently low, no one maintains host advantage for more than one round, and the huge numbers of cheaters/hackers in COD4 are no where to be seen. Also there are no stupid rule sets (no grenades wtf) or overloaded maps (32 players in Backlot is just dumb). These low scoring users are just slandering nerds with an entitlement complex....little do they know they are missing out on something better.… Expand
  23. ThiagoB
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    We can't choose maps, the match time is short, they didn't put autobalance.. you spen more time trying to find a game with a descent ping as playing, we don't have an Admin, so we can't kick anoying players. They put 16 maps on game but apears to be half of this.. If they dind't fix those stuffs will be my last Call of Duty. I'm talking for all brazilian people.
  24. JamesG.
    Nov 18, 2009
    0
    This is a horrible excuse for a sequel to Call Of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare. The campaign seems more catered to sub 15 year olds, lots of flashy explosions and mindless shooting. Now don't get me started on the multiplayer. Being part of the glorious PC gaming master race, I can describe it in a single word. Shambles. IW.net is the worst thing to happen to PC Multiplayer shooters in This is a horrible excuse for a sequel to Call Of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare. The campaign seems more catered to sub 15 year olds, lots of flashy explosions and mindless shooting. Now don't get me started on the multiplayer. Being part of the glorious PC gaming master race, I can describe it in a single word. Shambles. IW.net is the worst thing to happen to PC Multiplayer shooters in gaming history. Why? Because it paves the way to paid DLC for PC and eventually Pay to Play subscription FPS gaming. This on top of the fact that we must now rely on IW.nets matchmaking due to the absence of the tried and true dedicated server method of supplying a multiplayer experience. The abysmal listen server technique used in Modern Warfare 2 may work on consoles due to the identical hardware and controllers with aim assist, but this is not so for PC. We actually notice the banana bullets as our control method of Mouse + Keyboard is far superior, supplying a much better span of control not to mention the huge leap in game speed. Matchmaking was not made for PC, I do not want to take steps backwards when I play videogames. To me this is like releasing a brand new AAA game running off Microsoft DirectX 8.0. I will not stand for this. Insanity Ward, I hope with all my being that Call Of Duty 7 never goes into development. I hope you crash and burn.… Expand
  25. randallf.
    Nov 18, 2009
    1
    most PC gamers buy games like this for the multiplayer experience. i was gonna buy it tonight, glad i read the reviews. if IW and activision get their sheet together and put a respectable PC multiplayer system in-place for this game, i will gladly pay $60. i enjoyed CoD:MW on the PS3 which says a lot because i almost always hate playing FPS games on consoles. i've been rocking the most PC gamers buy games like this for the multiplayer experience. i was gonna buy it tonight, glad i read the reviews. if IW and activision get their sheet together and put a respectable PC multiplayer system in-place for this game, i will gladly pay $60. i enjoyed CoD:MW on the PS3 which says a lot because i almost always hate playing FPS games on consoles. i've been rocking the keyboard/mouse combo for my shooters since the days of Quake II and Half-Life (mostly DoD), and having recently mastered the Source games i'm ready to play something new. guess i'll keep looking.… Expand
  26. KelseaL
    Nov 17, 2009
    10
    The fact that this game has a user rating of 1.8 is absolutely tragic. Did most people here even play this game?--I don't think so. Reading through the user reviews a week ago, I almost decided not to buy this game as a result of all the bitter hate PC gamers were spewing; but I should have known better. I'm glad I went with my gut and bought this, because it was absolutely The fact that this game has a user rating of 1.8 is absolutely tragic. Did most people here even play this game?--I don't think so. Reading through the user reviews a week ago, I almost decided not to buy this game as a result of all the bitter hate PC gamers were spewing; but I should have known better. I'm glad I went with my gut and bought this, because it was absolutely epic. I know people are peeved about the changes made to multiplayer--and perhaps rightly so. I'm not sure what IW was thinking (it does come off as traitorous), and I can't say I agree with the changes they've made, but that does not change the fact that this game is amazing. The campaign grips you and doesn't let go, moving through at lightning speed from beginning to end. A lot of people are commenting on and complaining about length--but when's the last time there was a campaign mode this jam-packed for 6 hours, without any filler? Are we looking for quality or quantity? If you're looking for quanity you can have it; I'll take quality and stick with MW2. It's only 6 hours long, but it's 6 hours of intense, meaningful gameplay--not to mention spec ops mode. Yes, there's lots of stuff blowing up, and perhaps some of the smarts have been sacrificed for spectacle--but that's not always a bad thing. The Hans Zimmer score is electrifying and there are more mind blowing twists and turns in this than you'd ever expect--most of them completely unpredictable. The sound is also improved upon, and the graphics were even better than I was expecting. This game is beautiful--don't let anyone tell you any different. As for multiplayer, I've only played a few games, but it's enough to have formulated an opinion. The action does seem a little bit slower, but much more balanced, and thus in a way more fun. My connection is super crappy, but even I have been able to get 3 bars in games where all the other players seemed to have 4. Maybe if you're from another part of the world (I'm from Canada, 2 hours NE of Toronto) you might have problems, but I havn't experienced any so far. The other aspects from MW1 multiplayer that we know and love have been amped up, built up, improved upon, and even replayability appears to have been extended. It's like MW1 multiplayer x 3, if you're able to get past the negativity surrounding the dedicated server issue. If you would rather focus on the negative (no dedicated servers, lean, mod support) instead of the positive (absolutely everything else) then don't buy this game. Otherwise, this is the shooter you've been waiting for. If you're on the edge like I was, think hard about it, consider the bitter "DOA" reviews by many of the upset fans here, and make an informed decision. I'm not saying the game is perfect (I would have given it a 9.5 given the option) but the reviews here are simply not legitimate. Might IW have screwed up partially on the multiplayer? Perhaps, but t's still great and they've crafted a near masterpiece of a game. I have to end by saying that if you are a shooter fan, this really should unquestionably be a part of your collection--you won't regret it. I'm not saying the game is perfect (I would have given it a 9.5 given the option) but the reviews here are simply not legitimate. Might IW have screwed up partially on the multiplayer? Perhaps, but t's still great and they've crafted a near masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  27. BJones
    Nov 17, 2009
    1
    I give it a one simply for the fact its a game. They took away our Dedicated Servers. They took away our ability to LEAN when the enemy and your comrades can lean. The lack of Video/Graphic Options was a minus. The Audio Options...what options?....Speaker Option and a Volume Bar....are you serious? I dont know what happened at the office but some folks need to be smacked around a bit. I I give it a one simply for the fact its a game. They took away our Dedicated Servers. They took away our ability to LEAN when the enemy and your comrades can lean. The lack of Video/Graphic Options was a minus. The Audio Options...what options?....Speaker Option and a Volume Bar....are you serious? I dont know what happened at the office but some folks need to be smacked around a bit. I am stuck with a copy of this game and can only hope they patch the crap out of this. If they dont then it sits on the game shelf and collects dust while I play Modern Warfare 1 or whatever else comes to mind.… Expand
  28. LeoF.
    Nov 17, 2009
    1
    I have played the singleplayer and multiplayer, but I haven't bought the game. Although my experience on PC multiplayer wasn't terrible, it is still, lag-wise, downgrade from CoD 4, there is no doubt of that. I can sense the lag, it can be fairly obvious sometimes. It's a real shame, as I would really like to buy and play the game. All we need is a simple patch that makes I have played the singleplayer and multiplayer, but I haven't bought the game. Although my experience on PC multiplayer wasn't terrible, it is still, lag-wise, downgrade from CoD 4, there is no doubt of that. I can sense the lag, it can be fairly obvious sometimes. It's a real shame, as I would really like to buy and play the game. All we need is a simple patch that makes it like Left 4 Dead, we can even keep the matchmaking, but have decent servers host the game. It's like they hardly played the PC version when developing it, because it's really quite obvious that we NEED faster servers because we use a MOUSE which is much more responsive than a console controller.… Expand
  29. NateS
    Nov 17, 2009
    6
    Short and sweet singleplayer, unforgivably horrid implementation of multiplayer. CoD as a franchise is not known for being awesome in the latter respect, fair enough, but c'mon! It's a bald faced port with a +$10 price tag. CoD is what it is, a console centric franchise. With that in mind, I wish I had not paid the premium for the privilege of playing this game; I would have Short and sweet singleplayer, unforgivably horrid implementation of multiplayer. CoD as a franchise is not known for being awesome in the latter respect, fair enough, but c'mon! It's a bald faced port with a +$10 price tag. CoD is what it is, a console centric franchise. With that in mind, I wish I had not paid the premium for the privilege of playing this game; I would have waited to pick it up from the $20 bargain bin. 10 for doing what CoD does best(besides royally screwing PC gamers), 4 off for the lim n->0+ n^-1 level of fail at delivering the promised multiplayer game play.… Expand
  30. OlegK
    Nov 17, 2009
    0
    Fine single player mode with crap story, keeps player busy for 8 hours or so. When you go to multyplayer you get horrible ping, no NORMAL hardcore modes choice (12 man team deathmatch with 10 sec cooldown to spawn makes me sick). I want my f-n 30 man hardcore FFA with no cooldowns, no killcams, normal ping, no lag, no host migrating every 5 minutes and other crap you made this game with. Fine single player mode with crap story, keeps player busy for 8 hours or so. When you go to multyplayer you get horrible ping, no NORMAL hardcore modes choice (12 man team deathmatch with 10 sec cooldown to spawn makes me sick). I want my f-n 30 man hardcore FFA with no cooldowns, no killcams, normal ping, no lag, no host migrating every 5 minutes and other crap you made this game with. IW you got a middle finger at your face from all PC community. And btw, a lot of us actually GOT xbox360, we just want a normal multiplayer gaming with mouse and keyboard.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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