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. BillE.
    Jan 26, 2010
    10
    Nothing but INCREDIBLE love the game.
  2. joshuaK
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    best linear shooter ever. astounding graphics, innumerable weapon choices, fantastic combat, superior stability, and best mp yet. just a ton of fun.
  3. gandhilol
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    i give the game 10 points because it is funny and there are different multiplayer.i cant stop to play it.
  4. SamS
    Jan 9, 2010
    10
    Amazing game - gets too much shit. Although servers are annoying as shit, its made up for ten fold. Weapons, gameplay and graphics are insane. Rpg element is awesome. Must buy.
  5. JamesC
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    This game is truly fantastic. The campaign kept me on the edge of my seat, it was NOTHING like COD4. The graphics are fantastic as well. The multi-player is fast paced and intense! Sure there are no ded servers but that doesn't effect it as much and I'm certain that IW will release the support for ded servers in a couple of months. So for those of you poopin your pants over the This game is truly fantastic. The campaign kept me on the edge of my seat, it was NOTHING like COD4. The graphics are fantastic as well. The multi-player is fast paced and intense! Sure there are no ded servers but that doesn't effect it as much and I'm certain that IW will release the support for ded servers in a couple of months. So for those of you poopin your pants over the lack of ded servers, not that it effects anything since after 91 games I have had no lag at all. It appears to me that every 1 and 0 this game has received is due entirely to the lack of ded servers which is really stupid. I would hope for better from the PC community considering IW will release the support soon. You all wonder why devs take their time with PC games? Well here you have it, it is reviewers like all of you people that give us PC gamers a bad name. Go back to playing CSS if you want a perfect online game, because NO games are perfect at their launch date, ESPECIALLY not PC games.… Expand
  6. MattC
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Based simply on merit, this is a great game. I was deeply saddened by the loss of Dedicated Servers, and was really questioning whether to buy this. In the end I made the right choice. IW Net isn't perfect, I've had one or two laggy games. But in reality, it serves it's purpose. It gets me playing with a full server of people interested in the same game type I am. I was Based simply on merit, this is a great game. I was deeply saddened by the loss of Dedicated Servers, and was really questioning whether to buy this. In the end I made the right choice. IW Net isn't perfect, I've had one or two laggy games. But in reality, it serves it's purpose. It gets me playing with a full server of people interested in the same game type I am. I was surprised to find that I didn't miss browsing servers for ping and player count and game type and rules I liked. Then you'd get into a game and they'd be all "no n00b tubes." I wasted more time on servers I didn't like than I will ever waste with host migration and the like on IW Net. It's not an improvement. I'm not overly happy about it. But it works, and it works well. On top of that, this game is better than MW1 in almost every regard. BETTER.… Expand
  7. JoshuaF
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    Gave this a 10 just to counterbalance all the idiots voting 0. Great game, although it has a few issues. Single player had almost no story - I bounced from character to character and didn't really care when a lead was killed and burned. Spec Ops was great - I've played each mission numerous times and gotten all 69 stars twice because I accidentally wiped my single player file. Gave this a 10 just to counterbalance all the idiots voting 0. Great game, although it has a few issues. Single player had almost no story - I bounced from character to character and didn't really care when a lead was killed and burned. Spec Ops was great - I've played each mission numerous times and gotten all 69 stars twice because I accidentally wiped my single player file. Multiplayer game play is great. While people complain about there being no dedicated servers, it's countered by the fact that you're in a full game almost all the time. And because games are small, they actually require skill to play in and aren't the 32 man war zones of grenade spam and noob tubing that made up every other CoD. While it sucks that there are cheaters and you're unable to kick them, I haven't seen one in days. Aside from that, host reconnects aren't that often and they're usually short. IW has been fixing issues, albeit slowly, with OP weapons like the 1887s, care package glitch, and even (arguably) the G18s.… Expand
  8. ScottB
    Jan 14, 2010
    10
    Absolutely Awesome! Breathtaking. Just a truly amazing game. Yes it is a different concept as far as Multiplayer goes, (the way there hosted, but all in all, a brilliant package that leaves me wanting more and more and more. :P
  9. ChrisFire
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    Onces you start playing, you can't stop till you cleared all maps. And then there is the Multiplayer!
  10. JiriB
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    The best in the CoD series. Only the multiplayer matchmaking could be faster and more reliable. The idea of binding the license for the game to Steam account and making it downloadable and playable on multiple computers is great!
  11. CliffDog
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Just on the graphics alone...top notch...Gameplay is superb! This is now my fav game stepping over Halo on top. I was in awe at some campaigns. Whiskey Hotel? AWESOME! One part I didn't like was at the airport, but that added to the emotion of the game...remember...it is ONLY a game. 1 million thumbs up!
  12. TomG
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Great single player ! Very interesting multiplayer! Best graphics engine on this day!
  13. CameonB
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    No other game like this, its fun and kinda hard but every time you play its totally different definitely a must have game well worth the price.
  14. darekg
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    single player is awsome multiplayer is amazing dont listen to the 0 comment ppl trust me its fun i play 6 hours a day just quik scoping with intentervention my nuke count is 46 everygame i get 35 kill 1 death its amazing game
  15. Dannzak...
    Jan 23, 2010
    10
    Love this game. Never played cod4 so don't know what to say about the servers. Nice campaign, cool graphics and the best multiplayer i've ever seen.
  16. SamCohen
    Jan 28, 2010
    10
    This game is great currently the best FPS out there. I know some PC users are crying and rating the game crap although they likely haven't played it or do play it and enjoy it but because of it being an unpopular decision to give it a good rating due to some users feeling they were screwed.
  17. NothingXD
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    I don't know what all these people who rated this game one out of ten are on about. This is possibly the greatest game I have ever played. Doesn't the difference between critic and users scores say anything? People are giving it zero because they sulking in the corner about no dedicated servers. So what? Sure the matchmaking tool is a pain in the arse, but once you are in game, I don't know what all these people who rated this game one out of ten are on about. This is possibly the greatest game I have ever played. Doesn't the difference between critic and users scores say anything? People are giving it zero because they sulking in the corner about no dedicated servers. So what? Sure the matchmaking tool is a pain in the arse, but once you are in game, by god, it's fantastic! Hackers? Get stuffed, it's got VAC enabled, you can't hack it. And if there are hackers get over it, they're in every game. So to all you people rating it 1 or 0 due to the matchmaking, go have a cry to your mum, because MW2 has the greatest campaign and multiplayer I have ever played in a game, that is why it is worthy of 10 out of 10.… Expand
  18. MarkS
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    MW2 is an exceptionally polished game. The single player story is very compelling, especially if you enjoyed the first one. The returning cast of characters created moments where I felt like I was walking amongst celebrity. The multiplayer is a similar formula to their previous, with improvements. There is something to be desired with hosts/finding servers but the single player alone is MW2 is an exceptionally polished game. The single player story is very compelling, especially if you enjoyed the first one. The returning cast of characters created moments where I felt like I was walking amongst celebrity. The multiplayer is a similar formula to their previous, with improvements. There is something to be desired with hosts/finding servers but the single player alone is so well done I am glad I shelled out 60 bucks for this on PC. It's toppled HL2 as the finest quality FPS I have played and is my number 1 favorite game of all time.… Expand
  19. Paul.S
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    I really like this game, good weapons, good music and the history is good. The people says ''multiplayer is bad'' because are noobs and cryes because they don't know how to play.
  20. AlgernonC
    Feb 4, 2010
    10
    Ive had this game since it came out..I gave it a ten because this is the best game of the year, hell , my wife gets mad at me every night, and dont let it be on on a weekend when i dont have to work, omfg, its crazy, so I give a ten, job well done.... p.s I wish I could add more gun attachments like, heartbeat sensor,holographic sight, FMJ, attn mags
  21. JaceW
    Feb 9, 2010
    10
    Modern Warfare 2 was a masterpiece. It has incredible graphics, the storyline was gripping, making me play until the very end, my heart racing every time I turn a corner. The multiplayer is by far the best part of the game. You can never get bored as you never face the same person with the same guns every time. This game involves massive amounts of teamwork and coordination, and makes Modern Warfare 2 was a masterpiece. It has incredible graphics, the storyline was gripping, making me play until the very end, my heart racing every time I turn a corner. The multiplayer is by far the best part of the game. You can never get bored as you never face the same person with the same guns every time. This game involves massive amounts of teamwork and coordination, and makes playing it a better experience than any other game I've played before. Infinity Ward has really shown that they can make a FPS equally appealing to anything Bungie, or Valve has.… Expand
  22. CharlieC
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Everyone here is just bad at criticizing. You are just crying cause you didnt get what you like. Don't criticize for 9v9. That is what MW2 is. A small skirmish battle game. it is meant for small team vs small team. If you are looking for a larger size battle, go to a different game. They didn't want to make it large fights, so that's what they did. I for one enjoy small Everyone here is just bad at criticizing. You are just crying cause you didnt get what you like. Don't criticize for 9v9. That is what MW2 is. A small skirmish battle game. it is meant for small team vs small team. If you are looking for a larger size battle, go to a different game. They didn't want to make it large fights, so that's what they did. I for one enjoy small strategic fights. It is great for teamwork. Also, the multiplayer is a lot better now. It is so much more smooth and enjoyable. If you are crying over the loss of dedicated servers, ah well, it does suck. However, atleast they released it on PC so you can use your mouse and keyboard. Once you get in the game, even if its matchmaking, once you get inside, its amazing! Awesome gameplay!… Expand
  23. PyroKens
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    This is excellent game, the reason i gave 10 is becouse the game is made without dedicated server, now you my wonder why i say its excelent and it has no dedicated reason i that most people dont enjoy the game that have 20 vs 20 players as maps get overflooded with grenades and you dont know who to kill, on the other side game has really improved graphic and gamplay and adding new content This is excellent game, the reason i gave 10 is becouse the game is made without dedicated server, now you my wonder why i say its excelent and it has no dedicated reason i that most people dont enjoy the game that have 20 vs 20 players as maps get overflooded with grenades and you dont know who to kill, on the other side game has really improved graphic and gamplay and adding new content to the game that really amaze me and i cant wait to play it on steam as they keep us on a straw till 12th November. I give 10 Overall for best game (game of the year imo)!… Expand
  24. F1reBladex
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Best game ever. Normally CoD was all about shooting, shooting and shooting, but this time its different. Its more action packed. I loved the singleplayer. Multiplayer also improved alot with deathstreaks and more points received if u died many times in a row. So it keeps things balanced. Way to go Infinity ward.
  25. nuku
    Nov 14, 2009
    10
    People giving this game 0/10 just for the lack of DS are definitely exaggerating or taking gaming too serious. This is a great game by all means. The singleplayer is really intense and damn fun, and I'll play the whole SP once more as soon as i've got the time. multiplayer is as fun as it ever was, and really, more than 9v9 players on these maps would make it really crowded. I People giving this game 0/10 just for the lack of DS are definitely exaggerating or taking gaming too serious. This is a great game by all means. The singleplayer is really intense and damn fun, and I'll play the whole SP once more as soon as i've got the time. multiplayer is as fun as it ever was, and really, more than 9v9 players on these maps would make it really crowded. I don't miss DS either right now, as those you get via the automated system have nothing to complain about. Really, this game is just great.… Expand
  26. ConR.
    Nov 14, 2009
    10
    Awesome game, The single player is short but so exhilarating, some excellent actions scenes and the story line is believable enough. Multiplayer is very good too(never had lag). I'm not sure if you're aware or not but there was a atttempted boycott of this game by mostly the clans and modders. If you look at the user ratings for l4d there is still only 1.5k user reviews for it, Awesome game, The single player is short but so exhilarating, some excellent actions scenes and the story line is believable enough. Multiplayer is very good too(never had lag). I'm not sure if you're aware or not but there was a atttempted boycott of this game by mostly the clans and modders. If you look at the user ratings for l4d there is still only 1.5k user reviews for it, within a day this page had 2k. All the people who have rated it 0 are the guys who are trying to stop other people from buying it. I think ign should put up a little note saying "Some of the reviews may be part of an attempted boycott by pc gamers" It's not fair on everyone else that just cause they can't have their clan wars or mod the gravity lvl. People might miss out on a brilliant game because of the selfish actions of these boo-boys! Buy it!… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. jackp
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    its one of the best games in the world nothing can beat this game at all
  29. stevem
    Jan 12, 2010
    10
    Best game i have ever played. Not laggy as long as you meet system requirements. if u dont it would be laggy but thats not the games fault. The campaign is short but amazing. So amazing thats its just as fun the second time you play it on hard. And the campaign is only hard to follow if you are dumb. Multiplayer is like nothing i have ever played before, its so addicting and so fun! Worth Best game i have ever played. Not laggy as long as you meet system requirements. if u dont it would be laggy but thats not the games fault. The campaign is short but amazing. So amazing thats its just as fun the second time you play it on hard. And the campaign is only hard to follow if you are dumb. Multiplayer is like nothing i have ever played before, its so addicting and so fun! Worth any money you could possibly spend on it!… Expand
  30. MarcusS
    Jan 12, 2010
    10
    This have kept me entertained, and will for a long time. Stop whining.
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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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