Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,958 out of 7455
  2. Mixed: 790 out of 7455
  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
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  1. T
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I recently joined the CoD community with the last edition (WaW). However, I've found that while the single player mode is entertaining, replay value really is somewhat limited. I have been playing multi-player mods since that time and have not loaded up the single player version in months. Given the treatment that IW has given this version of COD, with the lack of dedicated online I recently joined the CoD community with the last edition (WaW). However, I've found that while the single player mode is entertaining, replay value really is somewhat limited. I have been playing multi-player mods since that time and have not loaded up the single player version in months. Given the treatment that IW has given this version of COD, with the lack of dedicated online servers and all of the other critcisms previously mentioned I see no reason to ever buy this game and will be staying with COD5.… Expand
  2. AlanU
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Having enjoyed the latest games like COD4 and CODWaW, the MW2 is just a muckery to the PC gamers. With no dedicated servers, P2P, no modding possibility, no way to actually look up and play with your friends - IW has kissed the PC gamers a certain farewell. I tip my hat to you IW for being so rediculously dumb.
  3. CJcoyo7e
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    This is a great game, and the PC community will come around to the fact that it is a great game, just not one that'll appeal to all aspects of the PC gaming community. Some people want to be able to turn off brush or tweak gravity, and you won't be able to do that in MW2. It's very worth playing and you'd do yourself a disservice to skip this gem of a console FPS.
  4. sebas
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    This game is all about the MP experience but unfortunately it was gutted and coming from cod4 its a huge downgrade, using a p2p connection and rotating the server on a persons computer laggs and forces at least a 150ms ping but also limits the game to 9v9, removes user generated maps and has no mod kit. this is unacceptable for a game that's purchased for MP only.
  5. RobertK
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Yawn! The funeral dirge for this franchise has finally come a knockin'. Which is sad really, considering all the great cinematic moments of Call of Duty series past. Played the first 4 missions, fell asleep, uninstalled, put up for sale on Ebay. I'm not one to join into the console versus pc battle, but sadly, COD MW 2 has dumbed down console experience written all over it. An Yawn! The funeral dirge for this franchise has finally come a knockin'. Which is sad really, considering all the great cinematic moments of Call of Duty series past. Played the first 4 missions, fell asleep, uninstalled, put up for sale on Ebay. I'm not one to join into the console versus pc battle, but sadly, COD MW 2 has dumbed down console experience written all over it. An uninspired story line (which believes me makes no sense), short ten minute missions that involve no tactical decision making (ie press "w" to move forward, aim gun, press mouse button to spray bullets). Multiplayer, which I remember spending many an enjoyable hour on with COD 4 MW and it's WW II counterparts, is horrible thanks to the lack of dedi's and IW.net which implements a broken console style matchmaking system. Want to choose your own server? Forget it, you can't - IW.net will pick it for you and more than likely stick you on a server half way around the world. The pings are atrocious, and it's an absolute lag fest. IW has sold us out, after years of supporting this company (and they supporting the PC community) - they've inexplicably and without warning stabbed us in the back. More money with the console kiddies, eh IW? Well, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice....whatev, Infinity Ward - we won't be fooled again. You'd be better served eating your money than dropping it on this game. Spend it on Borderlands or Dragon Age - far better games that are at least worth a 60 dollar price tag. Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare 2 is a cash grab and it shows. Shame on you Infinity Ward.… Expand
  6. MAKAROVS
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    I've just entered the mission with the boat then i had to exit because i dind't have time to finish that one too....next time i opened the game i said mysemlf "let's see how much moire missions i have left"...i clicked SELECT MISSION and i ws stunned to see that there was already one mission left Yes, it is tru this game is short and the campaign is a little bit shallow, I've just entered the mission with the boat then i had to exit because i dind't have time to finish that one too....next time i opened the game i said mysemlf "let's see how much moire missions i have left"...i clicked SELECT MISSION and i ws stunned to see that there was already one mission left Yes, it is tru this game is short and the campaign is a little bit shallow, with many missions having generic fights, nothing really special about them.. on the other hand the co-op and the multiplayer are a blast and this is why you should buy the game.… Expand
  7. MikeC
    Nov 12, 2009
    5
    The lack of features COD4 on the PC had in this sequel is rather disappointing. Dedicated servers have been dropped, VAC is rather lax in its hacker catching, no in game console and a lack of MOD development has taken this from a must buy day one to might pick it up for $20. IW just shows how much they don't care for their PC crowd even more with this port from console. If I want to The lack of features COD4 on the PC had in this sequel is rather disappointing. Dedicated servers have been dropped, VAC is rather lax in its hacker catching, no in game console and a lack of MOD development has taken this from a must buy day one to might pick it up for $20. IW just shows how much they don't care for their PC crowd even more with this port from console. If I want to play a port I'll play it on the system is was made for, which seems to be the xbox. Not to mention they are asking for an extra $10 from the PC and forcing them to play a watered downed version of COD4. I'm sure this game is still great but, but with its lack of features and higher price tag I am going to have to pass on this one. It's a shame because I was really looking forward to it.… Expand
  8. klemensad
    Nov 12, 2009
    3
    Em.. game is not worth 60$ its a rental single player game play is boring and a grind i only played it because the story is great and the movie like scenes are awesome the ending is awesome 2 but other than that its a boring gring shooting enemies all the time and dieing a lot so rent it or but it for 20$ just to see the story but mw1 was way better in story and in gameplay so reather buy that.
  9. LeoB.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I'm not going to waste my time or 60 bucks for a xbox 360 ported game...what a dissapointment. i have been playing the cod series since it first started on the pc. slap in the face!! money hungry industry.
  10. MarkD
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Epic Fail. This game sucks (PC-wise) so bad it's ridiculous. It's a direct console port with the same stupid achievement and requirements to even obtain hardcore mode and such. No dedicated servers, stupid IWNet, blah blah the list goes on. Don't buy. Save your money for a real PC game, or just pick this up on a console where it belongs.
  11. Kauffman
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    After waiting for this game since I finished the first MW I can say that the wait was worth it. The game plays very well and story line though it´s short is amazing. For me the MP works great and I have had a blast. I give this game 9 becase the single player is short but everyting else is perfect.
  12. Enigma
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I find it amazing that such a hyped game could be this terrible. I mean, you have to disregaurd hype, but this is just above and beyond all reasoning. In an effort to stop "hackers" (read pirating) they've fucked the game up beyond reason. Hell it's not even worth pirating with the near portal length play time. Simply terrible. GG IW, GG.
  13. JulesL
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Listen this game is bloody terrific. There is no denying it. Sure it would have been better with dedicated servers and mods etc. but there is not taking away from the fact that this game is amazing. Superb Job Infinity Ward. Thumbs Up!
  14. ChrisN
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Horrible.....no dedicated servers, no console, no mods, no lean. Complete lack of respect for the community that put IW on the map. IW sold out, plain and simple. Of course they are a company out to make money. But I guarantee that they would have made more money in the long run had they not alienated such a big user base as the PC. Sure they point to piracy as being the reason for the Horrible.....no dedicated servers, no console, no mods, no lean. Complete lack of respect for the community that put IW on the map. IW sold out, plain and simple. Of course they are a company out to make money. But I guarantee that they would have made more money in the long run had they not alienated such a big user base as the PC. Sure they point to piracy as being the reason for the changes but the 360 version will have more copies pirated than the PC ever would. What about forcing us to use steam....I effing hate steam, besides loosing 3-5 fps just from having steam opened in the background, why should we be forced to run proprietary 3rd party software for a game that gives us less of what we had come to expect at a higher price point? IW should just make console games from now on, they don't give a shit about PC gamers.....even though they wouldn't be around without us. Ass-holes.… Expand
  15. ASDASD
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    I bet all the guys who gave the game 0 or 1 haven't even tried and are just happy to whine over everything. Please get brainz!! No point in shittin' on IW just 'cause they changed a few things. They have the right and they can if they want, in this case they did want to change something! Get over it you whiny noobs, play the game or shut up!
  16. JohnS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    These "professional" reviewers absolutely must have been paid off to give some of the reviews they did. They butchered the MP and considering the MP is the majority of the game, they butchered the game itself.
  17. LueD
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Giving the game a 0 is rather harsh seeing as it had terrific singleplayer(altho fairly short) and clearly deserves a thumbs up for the singleplayer, however singleplayer is a very very small fraction of CoD and has always been, no difference with the latest game.. That said however with the latest "improvements" to the multiplayer they have successfully killed of the PC communities that Giving the game a 0 is rather harsh seeing as it had terrific singleplayer(altho fairly short) and clearly deserves a thumbs up for the singleplayer, however singleplayer is a very very small fraction of CoD and has always been, no difference with the latest game.. That said however with the latest "improvements" to the multiplayer they have successfully killed of the PC communities that were planning to move over to Modern Warfare 2, yes, they do have a Party system allowing us to play on the same team etc etc, but what we lost is abit greater than that, we lost our communities wich we had invested plenty of time in and where we actually had found alot of people we enjoyed playing both with and against, that however is no longer possible thanks to "IW.net", this game had definitly all the options of bringing down Counterstrike as the #1 game when it comes to FPS e-sports, however that is no longer the case. The lag in multiplayer is terrible, you more often than not encounter servers with only 1 person having less than 3 bars on the brand new and "improved" lag-o-meter, and that person is ofcourse, the host. This game hardly deserves more than a 2 in rating with the current state it is in.. heck, only thing that speaks "CoD" about this game is the singleplayer, and that, is a 8 hour bliss but after that I'm afraid you're out of luck.… Expand
  18. ReggieF
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    If this score was for the Xbox it would be higher. But this score is for the PC. No dedicated servers, No Mods, Short Single Player story. I don't see any reason to pay more than COD4 when COD4 has much more to offer. Player Matching? This isn't the console.
  19. DavidR
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    While I have nothing against matchmaking (It is great when you don't feel like endlessly searching servers) I think that any PC game needs dedicated servers. Without Mods, a comand Console, or any community support I really feel let down. Also: I don't understand why they removed lean. Plus the campain is nowhere near as good as CoD:4. The story is bad, the weapons feel While I have nothing against matchmaking (It is great when you don't feel like endlessly searching servers) I think that any PC game needs dedicated servers. Without Mods, a comand Console, or any community support I really feel let down. Also: I don't understand why they removed lean. Plus the campain is nowhere near as good as CoD:4. The story is bad, the weapons feel unrealistic and, generally it feels unpolished. I don't lnow why IW has abondoned their PC community, but I feel personally hurt. … Expand
  20. ChristopherP
    Nov 12, 2009
    4
    Always been a massive fan of the COD series. Singleplayer in this game is fantastic, much better than COD4. It's a little short but makes it up with huge amounts of action and jaw dropping moments. Unfortunatly MultiPlayer is crippled for me personally. Too much latency and unreliable connections. As of 13/11/09 multiplayer is what i'd consider 'almost unplayable' Always been a massive fan of the COD series. Singleplayer in this game is fantastic, much better than COD4. It's a little short but makes it up with huge amounts of action and jaw dropping moments. Unfortunatly MultiPlayer is crippled for me personally. Too much latency and unreliable connections. As of 13/11/09 multiplayer is what i'd consider 'almost unplayable' 15-20 minutes at a time is fun but then the network problems get on my nerves too much. I didn't panic when IW told us that they'd be using peer-to-peer connections. I trusted that whatever they changed to would work. Very disappointing. I'll probably sell this game shortly.… Expand
  21. JoshG
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    You can try your hardest to like this game, but in the end you feel short changed and cheated by IW. Don't plan on playing this game in an form that resembles competitive gaming. If your simply satisfied with finding a few friends and playing on IW.net system go for it, anything beyond that is non-existent. Also have to mention, the single player while pretty great, but paying $60 You can try your hardest to like this game, but in the end you feel short changed and cheated by IW. Don't plan on playing this game in an form that resembles competitive gaming. If your simply satisfied with finding a few friends and playing on IW.net system go for it, anything beyond that is non-existent. Also have to mention, the single player while pretty great, but paying $60 for what pretty much is overglorified single player game is not worth it. Maybe if everyone waits off a bit to buy the game, IW will find it in their hearts to implement a dedicated server.… Expand
  22. PhilH
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    One night's worth of entertaining single player shooter and that's basically your lot. Probably quite good by console standards but on the PC the crippled multiplayer kills any long term entertainment value.
  23. kevins
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    I was one to be upset about the news (no dedicated servers, shot SP (not true), no lean support). but after being realy happy with the coop and the single player aspects of the game. Then entering in to the multilayer and exerting a bad MP experience but I actually was very happy with the match-making system and the ability to play with your buddies. There is nothing wrong with this game I was one to be upset about the news (no dedicated servers, shot SP (not true), no lean support). but after being realy happy with the coop and the single player aspects of the game. Then entering in to the multilayer and exerting a bad MP experience but I actually was very happy with the match-making system and the ability to play with your buddies. There is nothing wrong with this game I would like them to try and fix some of the lag issues lag is rare but annoying and if they want to replace PC users dedicated servers they need to match their performance.… Expand
  24. MattM.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    PC Multiplayer is horribly done. It killed all chances of competitive play, it lags, it ruins the ability to mod the game, it basically kills everything about PC gaming. How did they go from CoD4 to this?
  25. MitchR
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    The single player may be good but the removal of dedicated servers and the simple console port fov makes this a game not worth getting till the price is cut in half. Or just wait till Battlefield BC 2 comes out and see if that might satisfy the PC community that has been soo terribly negected by IW. So many features that have been taken for granted in recent fps games has been almost The single player may be good but the removal of dedicated servers and the simple console port fov makes this a game not worth getting till the price is cut in half. Or just wait till Battlefield BC 2 comes out and see if that might satisfy the PC community that has been soo terribly negected by IW. So many features that have been taken for granted in recent fps games has been almost purposly removed too make this game almost feel like it does not want you to play it on PC. IW.net is a joke. Players have terrible ping and 1 lucky player always has an advantage over everyone else. And if that person ragequites then everyone on the server must suffer up to 15 seconds for IW.net to pick a new host. AS for keeping this game ballences and fair, the first time I played on a server the teams were soo unbelievably stacked that at the end one team had a score 3X that of the other. Noone was suprised of this due to one team being almost entirly built of level 20+ players. Just a few examples why this game deserves a terrible score for PC.… Expand
  26. WickidC
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Total abandonment to the PC community that made the game what it is today. Look for the multiplayer to be dead in a few months just ask its brother Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising. What a joke to try and say that this was made for PC. It's a broken console port with a $10 price hike.
  27. ToddS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Game has a solid singleplayer aspect, great storyline and exciting. Multiplayer is probably one the worst experiences for a game of this stature I have ever had. Activision and IW should be absolutely red-faced about this release. It doesn't deserve the Call of Duty name.
  28. BR
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    A great singleplayer experience, heavily let down by the PC support, and the shunning of Community feedback by the developer. In comparison to some developers, the mouthpiece for IW at the time, originally said that the PC Multiplayer was going to be "Same as it ever was," then three weeks before release answers that there will be no dedicated server support and no customisation like PC A great singleplayer experience, heavily let down by the PC support, and the shunning of Community feedback by the developer. In comparison to some developers, the mouthpiece for IW at the time, originally said that the PC Multiplayer was going to be "Same as it ever was," then three weeks before release answers that there will be no dedicated server support and no customisation like PC gamers have been used to. They claimed that it was the hackers and the pirates that made them take a regressive step: And while the P2P technology used in the MP can hold up for 12 or 18 people matches with some latency (varies per host) gone are the days where 24 to 64 players could be in the middle of a heavy firefight. Modern Warfare 2's only improvement on it's predecessor is the story telling and action in the single player, while the MP aspect and Infinity Ward not listening to their angry customers means that it does not warrant as of release state anything over half marks.… Expand
  29. JohnA
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    I can't give a ZERO to the game because the game don't have dedicated server, the game isn't multiplayer only, I know lot's of people bought the game to play online, but the single player is awesome too, great story, great graphics, some missions were soo cool that I wanted to play them one more time before continuing the game. So I giving it a 8 since the single I can't give a ZERO to the game because the game don't have dedicated server, the game isn't multiplayer only, I know lot's of people bought the game to play online, but the single player is awesome too, great story, great graphics, some missions were soo cool that I wanted to play them one more time before continuing the game. So I giving it a 8 since the single player was a 10 to me, and I agree that multiplayer should have dedicated servers, and you should be able to choose the server, and not just be thrown in any server, BUT IT IS NOT AN EXCUSE TO GIVE THE GAME A 0!… Expand
  30. JamesW
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    At first glance the game seems very mediocre, but after traveling through the very poorly made main menu, and starting the campaign, if you liked COD4, you will be amazed. Only now though, after starting the campaign could I ESC out and find some options to change my GFX settings (screen res, level
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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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