Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
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  1. Ron
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No Dedicated server requires you to use steam and binds you to the internet even if you want to play single player only. In today
  2. MattR
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    It's an amazing and fantastic game, but the 0 must be given for the sake of alerting Infinitiy Ward of their blatant lack of patronage to their dedicated PC gamers since Call of Duty 1. I hope they're happy by shoving a console exclusive multiplayer element into the ultimate open-source platform: PC. All that being said, I will still play the game, but Infinity Wards MUST It's an amazing and fantastic game, but the 0 must be given for the sake of alerting Infinitiy Ward of their blatant lack of patronage to their dedicated PC gamers since Call of Duty 1. I hope they're happy by shoving a console exclusive multiplayer element into the ultimate open-source platform: PC. All that being said, I will still play the game, but Infinity Wards MUST implement a dedicated server element. Don't ignore the requests of hundreds of thousands of your fans Infinity Ward.… Expand
  3. AshleyP
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Infinity Ward have destroyed online PC gaming as we know it removing such a big key feature such as dedicated server support from a game which should be trying to build up a big competitive community. Me and my four friends all cancelled our pre-orders as soon as we heard the news we currently have no plans on purchasing this game in-till dedicated servers are added back into the game.
  4. Gungrave
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    I only played the single part so far, never care for multi, since even COD4 was inferior to CS speaking for competitive gaming, and no dedicated servers in MW2 just deleted MP from my list. So, single player.. bug letdown. The game is more like Serious Sam then COD. Endless waves of enemies, coming from every side, in very boring and poorly designed levels. Either you are on big square I only played the single part so far, never care for multi, since even COD4 was inferior to CS speaking for competitive gaming, and no dedicated servers in MW2 just deleted MP from my list. So, single player.. bug letdown. The game is more like Serious Sam then COD. Endless waves of enemies, coming from every side, in very boring and poorly designed levels. Either you are on big square shooting at waves of enemies, or you are at narrow corridor with ZERO interactive movement options, and you have ZERO opportunity for more tactical aproach in combat. You just press and hold mouse 1 untill you get mission complete.. Well i guess im too spoilt from games like Vegas 2, but hell, COD4 single mode was VASTLY SUPERIOR to MW2.. and at least you got a bit different gameplay style with the 2 characters, the SAS guy and the marine. in MW2 you just change the skins of your team every mission, the gameplay stay the same.. Call of Duty: Serious Sam mode.… Expand
  5. JaredF
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Absolutely Horrid! People not only had to pay $60 for this, for zero reason, they also get cheated out of a community. This game shows nothing that a pc game should, no modding, no servers, ect. The games MP is even more unbalanced than the first, shotguns are essentially the god-gun of the game now. Truly the largest PC gaming disappointment of 2009.
  6. AlexB
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I was looking forward to purchasing this game with a new computer but after finding out that I cannot choose a server to play in with my friends whats the point? If I wanted match making and the casual gamer experience I would have gone out and purchased a Nintendo Wii. Infinitiy Ward has landed in that list of companies I don't buy games from anymore like EA until someone can I was looking forward to purchasing this game with a new computer but after finding out that I cannot choose a server to play in with my friends whats the point? If I wanted match making and the casual gamer experience I would have gone out and purchased a Nintendo Wii. Infinitiy Ward has landed in that list of companies I don't buy games from anymore like EA until someone can surgically remove Robert Bowlings' head from his ass.… Expand
  7. RobbyG
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, + 3rd person, no mod support, no server ip join, no customizations.. and the rest is the sam call-of-duty-map-pack. All this shit for $60?!? Are u crazy activision? Don't tell me that is for cracked servers and cheaters, because there are cracked servers and cheaters still now for mw2.. 0! Don't buy this crap! Boycott it!
  8. RusselA
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    $60 and five hours of single player campaigning later, I'm left with a pretty useless game. Can you play Multiplayer on the PC? Of course! Is it any fun? No. Is it worth the hassle of terrible pings/server lag/small player caps/ Not having the freedom to join regular, customized servers that cater to specific players and actually make the game enjoably? Nope. Save your money, keep $60 and five hours of single player campaigning later, I'm left with a pretty useless game. Can you play Multiplayer on the PC? Of course! Is it any fun? No. Is it worth the hassle of terrible pings/server lag/small player caps/ Not having the freedom to join regular, customized servers that cater to specific players and actually make the game enjoably? Nope. Save your money, keep playing COD4, and wait until IW gets their Sht together for the next one.… Expand
  9. joes
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated, no console, and 9vs.9? seriusly? are you trying to lose palyers IW? single player was great but once you move on to multi you realize that this game was $60 for single player and a frustrating multiplayer where you have to really just grit your teeth and survive until dedicated comes servers come in. i wish i could rate this lower.
  10. DanielJ.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    18 player max, 2 day digital release waiting period, no dedicated servers, and forced Steam support (even though I love Steam, forcing me to use it is lame). Even though the game might be great (I won't know until I've actually got it, thanks to the digital release crap), I have to tell you guys that you are going the wrong way with the series, and it scares me to think that 18 player max, 2 day digital release waiting period, no dedicated servers, and forced Steam support (even though I love Steam, forcing me to use it is lame). Even though the game might be great (I won't know until I've actually got it, thanks to the digital release crap), I have to tell you guys that you are going the wrong way with the series, and it scares me to think that other developers might follow suit since MW2 will still sell amazingly.… Expand
  11. TylerC
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Beat the single player is 4 hrs. I didnt know IW was taking out dedicated servers before i bought. This was a huge surprise disappointment. Multiplayers maps can only hold 18 players, i wont be able to get on the clan servers with the rules i enjoy (like no bunny hoping, spawn killing or wall spamming) as well as the people i know, HardCore only lets you play with max 12 players and non Beat the single player is 4 hrs. I didnt know IW was taking out dedicated servers before i bought. This was a huge surprise disappointment. Multiplayers maps can only hold 18 players, i wont be able to get on the clan servers with the rules i enjoy (like no bunny hoping, spawn killing or wall spamming) as well as the people i know, HardCore only lets you play with max 12 players and non HC 18, mp games are set up with people of your same skill level. I dont like, i want to play people that are beter so i can get better. Cant choose what map i want to play, you can vote on it like in the 360 version. But what if i want to play on a server that stays on the same map or certain maps.. i cant! l guess the biggest issue is i cant casually get on the server i like and play the rules or mods i like... It really sucks cause i dont have time to play much and when i do i want to play certain maps, people, or mods. What if i want to play with certain people? I have to add them to my friends list... Okay, thats no problem but i still cant get on the one server i want to play on with the large group of people that are not clan members but there for the server. Look at it this was, dedicated servers are like bars/pubs. You know the people there, you know whos going to show up or type of people, you enjoy it and you dont have to organize a group before you go. You just go into the room but now you go into a random room with random people. Iw took a lot of control away from the pc world, its set up so the PC user has less controll over what server they choose and might have to pay for new maps later on. It just feels... generic. I bought PC for PC playing not PC playing like console. Whoever did this seems like they play more console. The single player story could have been a lot better. Its does not flow and has a jagged story that is hard to follow and gives you no reason why the events are happening. Seems like they had ideas/ enviroments and situations they wanted to show then built a story around that. If there was a writer he should be tard and featherd. I payed for a good story and multiplayer. Multiplayer would be great if concerns stated above were fixed, and story... atleast the game looks great.… Expand
  12. JoeM
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    A most amazing game, far superior to even CoD4. The online multiplayer runs great, and matchmaking is way better than a server browser. If they actually keep this game from being ruined by hackers (like COD4 was/is) then it is definitely worth not having dedicated servers. The Spec Ops (co-op) mode alone makes this game worth the price of admission. I almost feel bad for all the blind A most amazing game, far superior to even CoD4. The online multiplayer runs great, and matchmaking is way better than a server browser. If they actually keep this game from being ruined by hackers (like COD4 was/is) then it is definitely worth not having dedicated servers. The Spec Ops (co-op) mode alone makes this game worth the price of admission. I almost feel bad for all the blind haters voting the game down, as it is a super strong contender for game of the year. Not only that, the PC version is WAY better than the console versions.… Expand
  13. ScottL
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    My honest opinion of the game is this, I like many other pc gamers were disopointed by the news of the things that were taken away from the game, mostly dedicated servers, yes I am in a clan and was sad I would be playing any type of matches, but I got the game anyways, why, I like cod and this game is REALLY good, they added so many perks to the online mode it makes it alot of fun, some My honest opinion of the game is this, I like many other pc gamers were disopointed by the news of the things that were taken away from the game, mostly dedicated servers, yes I am in a clan and was sad I would be playing any type of matches, but I got the game anyways, why, I like cod and this game is REALLY good, they added so many perks to the online mode it makes it alot of fun, some of the negatives to online play are limit of 12 players, but to be honest the maps are kinda small so if they added to many it would be a definate spawn and die all the time and thats boring. The single player to this game is top notch , it been alot of fun but I have stopped playing it to get myself up in rank on the online mode, do yourselfs a favor and just buy the game. Oh one more thing, you can still play with your freinds on this, I know that was a concern to alot of gamers but theres a add a freind option.… Expand
  14. CodyS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    With the lack of dedicated servers the experience we all love is gone. For Infinity Ward to take it into their own hands and make a decision against millions of loyal fans is a stab in the back.
  15. TeejG
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Horrible game. Dont waste your money. Instead of using the overly priced $65 on the game, use it to wipe your ass. Atleast you could get some use out of it. Do not support this horrible company
  16. AidanB
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    Infinity I have played Call of Duty competitively since COD1 was released, and only stopped playing COD4 to complete my secondary school studies and gain entry into a good college. I was waiting for this game to re enter the competitive scene. I will surely not be buying this game until you support dedicated servers. There are many better options for my class of gamers and generally PC Infinity I have played Call of Duty competitively since COD1 was released, and only stopped playing COD4 to complete my secondary school studies and gain entry into a good college. I was waiting for this game to re enter the competitive scene. I will surely not be buying this game until you support dedicated servers. There are many better options for my class of gamers and generally PC gamers alike, and competitors will only profit from your lazy business ethics. You could have made records in the gaming Industry that rival the likes of Starcraft and World of Warcraft, which if you may actually recall from the slumbers of your minds where the pc lies... THEY ARE PC TITLES DOOCHEBAGS. Blizzard is going to laugh at you when they release Starcraft 2, laugh and then roll in there bigger piles of money, while their investors perform sexual favors in gratitude. (perhaps an exaggeration, but one needs a sense of humor when corporate entities (things that don't actually exist) wins over what 'people' actually want)… Expand
  17. MyGoodChum
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Full Points for Single Player and SpecOps, Zero Points for Multiplayer. I love the options, I love how the class customization and gamer banners have been expanded from COD4, but all that means nothing when you play with epic lag and can't have clan wars. PC is PC, console is console, please don't confuse the two.
  18. DamonM
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Single player = great but way too short. think the fun of Uncharted 2 but about the tenth of its length. Multiplayer - Brilliant.......if your used to console games. If your used to PC gaming, and especially CoD mp you will feel severely butt-hurt by what IW has done. Its amazing they bothered taking out the Xbox 360 logo on the splash screen, such is the utter laziness of this port - and Single player = great but way too short. think the fun of Uncharted 2 but about the tenth of its length. Multiplayer - Brilliant.......if your used to console games. If your used to PC gaming, and especially CoD mp you will feel severely butt-hurt by what IW has done. Its amazing they bothered taking out the Xbox 360 logo on the splash screen, such is the utter laziness of this port - and it truly feels like a port. To be fair, the game is well optimized, runs great, looks the part, and while the sp lasts, is a real blast. But these positives cannot hide the fact it is short short short! 5 hours max to get thru the sp game. And then you are left with matchmaking, no console, 65 degree FoV, NO LEAN!, no dedicated servers, no chance of mods, a bunch of cheats (see youtube videos) which noone can kick, no serious potential for clan gaming, and soon no community. This game will die on its arse in a very short space of time imo. Considering I still, to this day play Cod 2 mp regularly, this is major fail, on an epic fail scale. GOTY? TOTY (Turkey Of The Year) more like. If your a console gamer, go ahead, you will have a blast and wont have any idea why the pain is so deep. If your a pc gamer, avoid like the plague, wait for BF:BC2 and play a real PC game, developed for PC gamers, by people who still care about the PC scene. IW have made it obvious they dont give a toss. Oh and you know those extra maps and such we've always had as product support? Its now called DLC, better get the wallet ready folks! Oh and dont get me started on the Retail installation which took me 2 hours to complete. Why, when I have a physical disc, I have to then download a bunch of files, and wait for a server to respond so I can play a SINGLE PLAYER GAME I have no idea. I also have no idea why I supported, with my hard earned cash, companies which (right now) are laughing their asses at me, and YOU Mr PC Gamer. As the Sex Pistols once said "Ever feel like youve been cheated?" I do. Activision, Valve and especially Infinity Ward can suck my monkey balls for this utter disgrace to PC gaming.… Expand
  19. JohnB
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Lack of online play with PC/XBox Live and lack of dedicated servers makes this game a complete piece of crap. Thank you for coming out with another FPS like we needed 10,000 more. Wouldn't it be so nice if a game company would come up with an original thought for once?
  20. JoshuaT
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Congratulations IW, you tricked me into buying your shit-tastic game for PC. I was willing to forgive the increase price-tag and lack of Dedicated Servers, but limiting multiplayer to 9v9 is ridiculously retarded. I refuse to encourage my friends to buy this game.
  21. BuyerBeware
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Same engine, less features, costs more, and obviously just a console port due to lazy developers. IW should either switch to solely developing for consoles or admit to and fix their mistakes, the latter not being likely. No point buying this game for PC, seeing as how they stripped most of the features that normally make PC games appealing (dedicated servers, developer console, modding, Same engine, less features, costs more, and obviously just a console port due to lazy developers. IW should either switch to solely developing for consoles or admit to and fix their mistakes, the latter not being likely. No point buying this game for PC, seeing as how they stripped most of the features that normally make PC games appealing (dedicated servers, developer console, modding, etc.) If you're going to buy it, get it for a console. If you're a PC gamer, avoid it like the plague unless you'd like more of the same treatment. Infinity Ward should be ashamed, as should any gamer who claims that the PC gaming community should just "deal with it/that it's not a big deal" and fund a company that apparently has nothing but scorn for their community. This would be a bit like if the console versions had their online multiplayer removed completely, and only had splitscreen support, and having the developer and a raving, loyal-to-the-death PC fanbase who got a product with multiplayer that would be considered complete on PC claim "it's no biggie" or that the upset players are a nitpicking "vocal minority" despite taking console gaming back to the stone age.… Expand
  22. AndrewT
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I have all the COD versions, MW2 I'm skipping. Shame on you IW. You have forgotten it was us PC gamers that got you to where you are now. Don't forget we are your customers. Unless you changes your ways you lost my buisness along with all of the millions of other pc users. tsk tsk
  23. MaxP
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Modern Warfare 2 Is a complete bastardization of what was once a promising title. The main storyline is shorter than most hollywood movies, and about as linear as walking down a corridor shooting random people left and right. The multiplayer aspect is completely broken due to the fact that there are no dedicated servers, as well as countless other problems. All in all, a massive letdown Modern Warfare 2 Is a complete bastardization of what was once a promising title. The main storyline is shorter than most hollywood movies, and about as linear as walking down a corridor shooting random people left and right. The multiplayer aspect is completely broken due to the fact that there are no dedicated servers, as well as countless other problems. All in all, a massive letdown and a festering pile of shit is what we have been dealt with. Fuck you infinity ward, now you're just all about the money, you simply don't give a shit about quality because you know this piece of garbage will sell regardless.… Expand
  24. TimK
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The series seems to be more of a diluted remake of the same game, and at most a mediocre console port. The PC version of this game failed to include features present in its predecessor(s) as well as not improving on the foundations of the previous Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in terms of the campaign. Being obvious that the game is still closed and linear with numerous scripted events The series seems to be more of a diluted remake of the same game, and at most a mediocre console port. The PC version of this game failed to include features present in its predecessor(s) as well as not improving on the foundations of the previous Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in terms of the campaign. Being obvious that the game is still closed and linear with numerous scripted events making replay of the single player discouraging.… Expand
  25. DanielW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated server support was one of the stupidest decisions ever for an FPS that is so multiplayer oriented. The host player has zero lag while all other players that connect feel like they are on dial-up unless they happen to live nextdoor to the host. Also, no-one can ban other players except Infinity Ward, and they are being very slow to do so. Goodbye lag-free multiplayer. The lack of dedicated server support was one of the stupidest decisions ever for an FPS that is so multiplayer oriented. The host player has zero lag while all other players that connect feel like they are on dial-up unless they happen to live nextdoor to the host. Also, no-one can ban other players except Infinity Ward, and they are being very slow to do so. Goodbye lag-free multiplayer. Goodbye servers that ban the idiots so the rest of us can play. We wanted a great follow-up to the CoD4 multiplayer experience, and instead we get an even shorter singleplayer campaign, and multiplayer that is a lag-fest and a cheater's playground.… Expand
  26. BrentW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Disappointing IW, very disappointing. You have ruined your reputation as a company, by not investing a little extra (or less) in the ability to have dedicated server support. I no longer hold IW above treyarch when it comes to game quality. You have lost the support from PC gamers and Competitive community, which no-doubt determines whether a game shall be successful (in the eyes of the Disappointing IW, very disappointing. You have ruined your reputation as a company, by not investing a little extra (or less) in the ability to have dedicated server support. I no longer hold IW above treyarch when it comes to game quality. You have lost the support from PC gamers and Competitive community, which no-doubt determines whether a game shall be successful (in the eyes of the community) or not. Sure IW I have no doubts you will make a killing off this game, but I hope you learn from your mistakes.… Expand
  27. GeoffW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    IW clearly turned their back on PC gamers, the video game community that made them what they are today. No dedicated server support, only 18 players max in online play, among the myriad of other "features" this game boasts to cater to the console crowd. No sale. I hope you're happy with your new friends IW, because you've certainly lost us. And we don't forget.
  28. TC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Matchmaking system is for the weak.... can't believe console players put up with this. I'm surprised you don't sell them time on dedicated servers. I am as disappointed in this as CoD2... which wasn't balanced for "sprinting"... now they removed "lean". Whoever did your game balancing over the last few years... is not good at their job. Fire them. Don't try to Matchmaking system is for the weak.... can't believe console players put up with this. I'm surprised you don't sell them time on dedicated servers. I am as disappointed in this as CoD2... which wasn't balanced for "sprinting"... now they removed "lean". Whoever did your game balancing over the last few years... is not good at their job. Fire them. Don't try to tell me this is for my own good.… Expand
  29. TrevorM
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    I'm seeing a lot of people insisting that it MUST suck, people shouldn't buy it, all that. I disagree with them. While the removal of dedicated servers is a problem, the game is still incredibly fun, and that's the singleplayer alone. I assure you that the game is worth every penny of the "Overpriced" Price. The story is strong, Multiplayer in fact ISN'T "Incredibly I'm seeing a lot of people insisting that it MUST suck, people shouldn't buy it, all that. I disagree with them. While the removal of dedicated servers is a problem, the game is still incredibly fun, and that's the singleplayer alone. I assure you that the game is worth every penny of the "Overpriced" Price. The story is strong, Multiplayer in fact ISN'T "Incredibly Laggy", and Spec Ops is a blast. The new killstreaks and Death Streaks are well balanced, and you will find yourself helping your team much more than in the original Modern Warfare. To all of you still skeptical, I say this: Give it a chance, you morons.… Expand
  30. BdoFantino
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Yeah if this thing is just an Fin port off console, I refuse to pay anywhere over $40 for it. COD4 on my PC made the console versions look and play like a joke. You cant take away high quality features that were all so used to. And to whoever is saying this only affects 10% of people and to get over it, WTF are you talking about, 90% of people are pissed. You are the 10% with low Yeah if this thing is just an Fin port off console, I refuse to pay anywhere over $40 for it. COD4 on my PC made the console versions look and play like a joke. You cant take away high quality features that were all so used to. And to whoever is saying this only affects 10% of people and to get over it, WTF are you talking about, 90% of people are pissed. You are the 10% with low standards, so kiss ass all you want.… Expand
  31. DavidH
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    IW is stripping long-standing consumer benefits with its PC game. Purchasing the game is nothing less than a declaration of your willingness to loss those benefits, and you're communicating that fact not just to IW, but to all of the publishers who are watching closely to see just how much they can get away with offering gamers a lesser exchange for their money. And don't IW is stripping long-standing consumer benefits with its PC game. Purchasing the game is nothing less than a declaration of your willingness to loss those benefits, and you're communicating that fact not just to IW, but to all of the publishers who are watching closely to see just how much they can get away with offering gamers a lesser exchange for their money. And don't pretend for a moment that this is just about PC gaming. The trend in all of gaming is away from game ownership and towards gaming as a rented service. The publishers' utopian wetdream is a market where the gamer owns nothing. They pay explicitly for every hour of gameplay they experience, and even then are only allowed to play within the strict and permanent boundaries erected by the publisher. And when the publisher decides you should stop playing an old game because it is no longer profitable enough, they terminate it and offer you the 'choice' of buying a new game, or to not play at all. I've read a lot of commentary that is dismissive if not outright disparaging of the passionate furor exhibited by a select few over the MW2 issue, saying things like, "what's the problem, just let the market decide." Yes, absolutely, the market should decide, but don't "let" it happen. Realize that you, as a game-purchasing consumer, *ARE* the market. The market is nothing but the cumulative purchasing choices of all consumers. The only power you have as a consumer is to accept or reject the exchange offered by publishers. If you choose to purchase MW2, you are personally endorsing the continued erosion of value that gamers receive in their exchange with publishers. A lot of people think that they can complain about issues like this, but then buy the product anyway, and somehow that influences publishers to react to their complaints. The only thing that influences them is WHETHER OR NOT YOU BUY THE GAME! Bitching about something and buying the game is equivalent to buying the game and saying nothing -- it's equivalent even to buying the game and saying "Great job guys, keep up the good work and be sure to strip away more of my consumer benefits next time." Because the only thing they hear is the sound of you purchasing the game - registering yet another gamer tacitly accepting reduced benefits, lowering the standard by which all publishers measure the market for all games. There are more games than I could play in a lifetime, and no single one of them is great enough that it's worth trading away the freedoms that I want to enjoy as a gamer. The only way I can compel publishers to respect and uphold those freedoms is by using my own incremental market vote to communicate the value of those freedoms, and to hope that others do the same in sufficient volume to convince publishers in no uncertain terms that it's more profitable to provide them than it is to take them away.… Expand
  32. TonyL.
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I don't have to say much because ever body already knows the terrible things Infinity Ward has done to the PC experience. On top of that, Call of Duty started on the PC and now IW betrays us long-time fans. IW/Activision are too greedy. You SOBs would have made more money if you had not changed anything from CoD4. Go to hell Infinity Ward. It's funny to see all the console I don't have to say much because ever body already knows the terrible things Infinity Ward has done to the PC experience. On top of that, Call of Duty started on the PC and now IW betrays us long-time fans. IW/Activision are too greedy. You SOBs would have made more money if you had not changed anything from CoD4. Go to hell Infinity Ward. It's funny to see all the console fanboys praising IW like Gods. Bring on Treyarch CoD Nov. 2010!… Expand
  33. GeorgeL
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers? Well i guess Infinity Ward can go eat themselves. If i wanted consoletard level matchmaking id have bought the xbox version but i dont and i didnt. Its lazy and pathetic, especially with all things given. I hope this backlash stays and haunts them for a good long while.
  34. JacobF
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    A fantastic game in every regard, especially the single player experience. Infinity Ward really made the game feel and play like an action movie. Spec ops also is a great option for seasoned Call of Duty veterans looking for a good amount of challenge.. For those who have these ridiculus multiplayer issues with the game really need to rethink why Infinity Ward actually decided to change A fantastic game in every regard, especially the single player experience. Infinity Ward really made the game feel and play like an action movie. Spec ops also is a great option for seasoned Call of Duty veterans looking for a good amount of challenge.. For those who have these ridiculus multiplayer issues with the game really need to rethink why Infinity Ward actually decided to change the player amount. Maybe it's just me, but 32 on 32 or ever 16 on 16 were extremely frantic and not much fun to play. Nine on nine feels just right if you actually play it. A lack in dedicated servers is a bit of a dissapointment, but if you have such a big deal with it, shut up and play somthing else so we don't have to listen to you all whine about things that arn't such a big deal.… Expand
  35. MelkorL
    Nov 12, 2009
    3
    I must say I am quite disappointed at the moment! The game have a few bugs that can crash in the mist of intense fights (MP). The single player is intense and fun, but way too short. The story is original, but somewhat awkward (and totally unrealistic, unlike COD4 which was kind of believable). The lack of DS support is also irritating. That being said MP is as cool as ever when I must say I am quite disappointed at the moment! The game have a few bugs that can crash in the mist of intense fights (MP). The single player is intense and fun, but way too short. The story is original, but somewhat awkward (and totally unrealistic, unlike COD4 which was kind of believable). The lack of DS support is also irritating. That being said MP is as cool as ever when everything works. Generally this feel more like an expansion package for COD4 than a whole new stand alone game.… Expand
  36. SheilaT
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    This is the game if the year for me. The old Call of Duty formula is here, but like in the first Modern Warfare, it's been refined to perfection. Surprises abound, and the game packs in an impossible amount of memorable moments. Online play has improved, making it easier to get in and play against people at your level. Most gamers can ignore the backlash against this game. If these This is the game if the year for me. The old Call of Duty formula is here, but like in the first Modern Warfare, it's been refined to perfection. Surprises abound, and the game packs in an impossible amount of memorable moments. Online play has improved, making it easier to get in and play against people at your level. Most gamers can ignore the backlash against this game. If these people weren't whining about the lack of dedicated servers, they would be complaining about how hard it is to find a vanilla server. It happens in every game. Anyway, buy this game. You won't be disappointed.… Expand
  37. ThomasP
    Nov 12, 2009
    7
    The single player campaign was really great in my opinion. It was a little short, but I honestly don't think I've seen a good AND long campaign in a while. One thing that I feel truly lacks is the ability to lean, but I can deal with that. As for multiplayer, I like some of the new additions they added, but I also do not like the idea of copying the console version. Maybe they The single player campaign was really great in my opinion. It was a little short, but I honestly don't think I've seen a good AND long campaign in a while. One thing that I feel truly lacks is the ability to lean, but I can deal with that. As for multiplayer, I like some of the new additions they added, but I also do not like the idea of copying the console version. Maybe they should add in a server browser and keep the matchmaking, then we would get a better experience and less people complaining. IW needs to split from Activision so things like this don't happen again, but the problem is who owns the CoD and MW name. Overall, a good game, but wait a while for the price to drop, if it ever does, or for a new multiplayer system.… Expand
  38. ErikN
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Apparently the people here that are complaining about Cod:MW2 haven't played it, or take gaming way too seriously. I myself take gaming pretty seriously, Ive done 3 seasons of Cal and a year of cevo, But honestly, this game is incredible. Ive been playing for 8 solid hours and I must say, this is by far, one of the greatest games of all time. I expected the lack of dedicated servers Apparently the people here that are complaining about Cod:MW2 haven't played it, or take gaming way too seriously. I myself take gaming pretty seriously, Ive done 3 seasons of Cal and a year of cevo, But honestly, this game is incredible. Ive been playing for 8 solid hours and I must say, this is by far, one of the greatest games of all time. I expected the lack of dedicated servers to be a serious problem, but I have yet to play a multiplayer match with ANY less then perfect registry. If you are still unsure about this game, and can't help but feel swamped by this excess of anti-IW butthurts,I FULLY recommend this game. The singleplayer alone is worth $60.… Expand
  39. b00tsyC
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I agree with every single bit "Shawn M" said. Modern warfare 1 sucked already pretty bad, part 2 is even worse. If you want tactics, skills, nonlinear single player levels and cheating filled bunny hopping teens in multi player that cheat then DO NOT buy this game. don't get fooled by the marketing around the game, you are getting ripped off if you buy it.
  40. DG
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    The one thing that this games does well is show the fullblown arrogance and ego of IW. Thank you for creating an arcadey shooter that feels like it was directed and produced by Bay/Bruckheimer (it's even scored by Hans Zimmer!!) and thank you for giving the PC community the big ol' Finger! /sarcasm. I'm glad I have Gamefly so I could finish the 6 hour game and return it as The one thing that this games does well is show the fullblown arrogance and ego of IW. Thank you for creating an arcadey shooter that feels like it was directed and produced by Bay/Bruckheimer (it's even scored by Hans Zimmer!!) and thank you for giving the PC community the big ol' Finger! /sarcasm. I'm glad I have Gamefly so I could finish the 6 hour game and return it as quickly as possible as I wait until I boot up Battlefield BC 2!!… Expand
  41. KarriV
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I bought this game and just realised that I have wasted $60 :( so sad that my friends did the same. There is no Dedicated servers to play online... I like COD4 playing online once Singleplayer is done. People who host the game, if 10+ Players then the game goes crazy Lag. Can't able to shoot properly while playing online. My friends said the same.
  42. JakeB
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    As a fellow Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 player i find myself questioning the leadership of Inifnity Ward. The new so called player "Matching" system is a joke. This morning i got "matched" with a listening server in Amercia (a host with DSL, whos upload is barely enough to support one client), when i am connecting through an exchange in Perth, Western Australia, the other side of the As a fellow Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 player i find myself questioning the leadership of Inifnity Ward. The new so called player "Matching" system is a joke. This morning i got "matched" with a listening server in Amercia (a host with DSL, whos upload is barely enough to support one client), when i am connecting through an exchange in Perth, Western Australia, the other side of the world. Now Infinity Ward if that is your idea of a match you seriously have failed the whole community. Bring back dedicated servers! Something that is reliable and does not lag!… Expand
  43. Spook75
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    No dedicated server, thus no means to widely and decisively police the game for cheaters, griefers, and hackers. If we had the dedicated server people may be less inclined to hack if they knew that there were consequences, getting banned from your favorite server is one of them. I could go on about the minutia, but I will not, but focus on the most important part for me; PC Multiplayer. No dedicated server, thus no means to widely and decisively police the game for cheaters, griefers, and hackers. If we had the dedicated server people may be less inclined to hack if they knew that there were consequences, getting banned from your favorite server is one of them. I could go on about the minutia, but I will not, but focus on the most important part for me; PC Multiplayer. No more money will be spent on any further Modern Warfare products. I'm done with it unless they release a PC patch giving this game the same fundamental gameplay the first Modern Warfare had.… Expand
  44. TCon
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    CoD:MW2 for PC is an abysmal failure. First of all, there is no lean, something that all CoD games before, and even the Medal of Honor games on Wii have. This is of course because it's a bad port of the console version. The fact that you can't have dedicated servers means that playing online is tedious, and laggy. Not only that, but IW decided to give the host of the match near CoD:MW2 for PC is an abysmal failure. First of all, there is no lean, something that all CoD games before, and even the Medal of Honor games on Wii have. This is of course because it's a bad port of the console version. The fact that you can't have dedicated servers means that playing online is tedious, and laggy. Not only that, but IW decided to give the host of the match near to 0ms ping time, meaning they will most likely always kill you. The single player is too short and not even that original. It deals with enemies invading the US (Turning Point: Fall of Liberty), some sort of government conspiracy (HL2, The Conduit, and countless other FPSes). Not to mention there's no mods or user generated content, and all DLC will have to be paid for, which is a strange idea in PC gaming. If you're gonna get this game, get it on consoles, the PC version is not worth it AT ALL and is the same price as the 360/PS3 version.… Expand
  45. BenH
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    I think I know why they are charging 60 dollars for this game--It is a DIRECT PORT of the console version! What a fucking joke. Infinity Ward clearly has no respect for PC gamers with this pathetic excuse of a game (in many respects--the added features are literally pointless, but that's a whole different topic). If you don't think lack of dedicated servers won't effect you I think I know why they are charging 60 dollars for this game--It is a DIRECT PORT of the console version! What a fucking joke. Infinity Ward clearly has no respect for PC gamers with this pathetic excuse of a game (in many respects--the added features are literally pointless, but that's a whole different topic). If you don't think lack of dedicated servers won't effect you (as I wrongfully did), think again. If you are AT ALL serious about your gaming experience, turn away now. You cannot play online with under 100 latency. Most everyone hovers 100-300 ping (well you can't really tell because it's just 4 bars). It's a lot of fun dying to the host because he's at 4 bars and you're at 2. TL;DR version: save 60 dollars--go have a nice meal, see a movie, whatever. don't waste ur money unless you REALLY don't care about multiplayer, or you simply love console gaming.… Expand
  46. FluffyS
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Bottom line, there's no excuse for an FPS these days which effectively doesn't have multiplayer, especially on the PC. IW is trying to turn the PC experience into the worst parts of the console experience. It's a mistake, and for a competitive gamer, it is a show stopper.
  47. ChrisC
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    I too was someone who was against MW2 PC because of the lack of dedicated servers. I was wrong. This game is a ton of fun and in 9 hours of playing it online on PC I've had a total of two laggy games. I immediately left and found a new game within a few seconds. The matchmaking works. The maps are pretty much perfect for the player count. I even prefer 6v6 vs the 9v9 in ground War. I too was someone who was against MW2 PC because of the lack of dedicated servers. I was wrong. This game is a ton of fun and in 9 hours of playing it online on PC I've had a total of two laggy games. I immediately left and found a new game within a few seconds. The matchmaking works. The maps are pretty much perfect for the player count. I even prefer 6v6 vs the 9v9 in ground War. So if you're on the fence do not be fooled by all these kids with aspergers freaking out about no dedicated servers, the game is fun.… Expand
  48. Julien
    Nov 12, 2009
    2
    Could be a fun game, but the whole IW.net experience is a joke (even in a country where everyboy has 20Mbit Dsl lines and usually pings below 50). I had a better experience 10 years ago on Team Fortress Classic with my dialup connection ! 60
  49. JarydF
    Nov 13, 2009
    9
    Great fun game. Looks great, sounds great. Single player has an immersive movie feel. It is shorter than the last one and does feel a bit rail shooter in places but has some good variety in things to do, over the top story and emotion. Special Ops missions also give you more solo game play options if that is what you want. Multiplayer has been good so far. Lag issues have been few and far Great fun game. Looks great, sounds great. Single player has an immersive movie feel. It is shorter than the last one and does feel a bit rail shooter in places but has some good variety in things to do, over the top story and emotion. Special Ops missions also give you more solo game play options if that is what you want. Multiplayer has been good so far. Lag issues have been few and far between. Games have felt balanced and enjoyable. Personally I hate unlock mechanisms etc - I am time poor and want to go in have a laugh, try different things out and get on with life. I do not need to collect badges for self worth and a sense of achievement. As for the no dedi servers, mods etc currently - give it time. I am sure those types of things will work themselves out. It feels to me that IW have made a decision to put the needs of the majority to have a fun, simple, fairly level, engaging multiplayer experience before the needs of clanners, modders, enthausiasts. I would not be surprised if they release some addon for that community once they have finished getting lots of money keeping the rest of us "casual joes" happy.… Expand
  50. LB
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    The removal of dedicated servers and pathetically short campaign really screwed this one up. Killing off dedicated servers not only kills the PC community, but is essentially a power play to get gamers to buy Modern Warfare 3 when they turn off IWNet for MW2 due to obsolescence. This is just another example of the publishers and developers trying to screw the customer. I'm done with The removal of dedicated servers and pathetically short campaign really screwed this one up. Killing off dedicated servers not only kills the PC community, but is essentially a power play to get gamers to buy Modern Warfare 3 when they turn off IWNet for MW2 due to obsolescence. This is just another example of the publishers and developers trying to screw the customer. I'm done with Activision and their crummy console ports. I'd like to see more critical reviews that aren't written by reviewers who lay in bed with the game developers. I'm looking at you, IGN.… Expand
  51. Subsonic7
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    Too short single player experience that lacks the depth of games like Borderlands and Bioshock. Just not enough value for money for any gamer looking for some quality single player game time. The story is horrible as well. Its essentially ideas thrown in at random just as an excuse to set a level in a particular setting. That
  52. ScottD
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    If I wanted a console game,I would a bought one!No dedicated servers,no clan based game play,etc..Nothing more than a ps3, 360 game repackaged as a pc game.Game has so much potential if it would just have dedicated server's,doesn't seem to much to ask.People such as myself pay several grand for a high-end gaming rig,and all we get is another console based game that I could use a If I wanted a console game,I would a bought one!No dedicated servers,no clan based game play,etc..Nothing more than a ps3, 360 game repackaged as a pc game.Game has so much potential if it would just have dedicated server's,doesn't seem to much to ask.People such as myself pay several grand for a high-end gaming rig,and all we get is another console based game that I could use a $200 ps3,or xbox to play.… Expand
  53. TravisW
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    Too many features missing compared to past versions of the series, and shooters available on PC in general. This is a mockery of PC gamers and they have the audacity to charge sixty dollars - ten more than the MSRP of any other game on the market. That's twenty percent more expensive, for seventy five percent of a game.
  54. WillY
    Nov 13, 2009
    5
    Before anyone gets pissy at me, I have neither bought nor played this game for anything, which is why its a 5 instead of any extreme. Based on what I have read, the Single player is amazing, and tons of new guns, kill-streaks, etc. adds more to the game than CoD4 ever brought to the table. However, especially the PC multi-player, seems to be rather hit-or-miss, mostly on the "miss" side. Before anyone gets pissy at me, I have neither bought nor played this game for anything, which is why its a 5 instead of any extreme. Based on what I have read, the Single player is amazing, and tons of new guns, kill-streaks, etc. adds more to the game than CoD4 ever brought to the table. However, especially the PC multi-player, seems to be rather hit-or-miss, mostly on the "miss" side. I more often than not see people complaining about the horrendous lag than praising the new system of choosing games. On the note of choosing games, WTF. The users and BUYERS of the game cannot control ANYTHING, not even which "server" they play on?!? I have Borderlands, and while that is a rather obvious port, this takes the cake; at least Borderlands had the ability to choose a host, even if you had to f*** with your router just to do it. All those complaining about VAC: its called VALVE anti cheat for a reason (it really only works on VALVE games). Why IW chose a different dev company's own anti-hacking system instead of using a third party is beyond me. Console version seems to be fine, so if you are really dead-set on playing this game and enjoying it, buy an xbox.… Expand
  55. JonahP
    Nov 13, 2009
    10
    Sorry but you guys are a bunch of whiney asses. So the hell what if it doesn't have dedicated servers? Just play the damn game. Xbox and PS3 users don't have dedicated servers (?) and it's not that big of a deal. Just play the damn game or shut the hell up. The single player is the most impressive and polished piece of work I have ever seen in the video game industry, and I Sorry but you guys are a bunch of whiney asses. So the hell what if it doesn't have dedicated servers? Just play the damn game. Xbox and PS3 users don't have dedicated servers (?) and it's not that big of a deal. Just play the damn game or shut the hell up. The single player is the most impressive and polished piece of work I have ever seen in the video game industry, and I have not yet tried multiplayer because Microsoft are greedy dicks and I have to wait a bit to renew my subscription.… Expand
  56. SuneL
    Nov 14, 2009
    0
    This game is unplayable on multiplayer. This is what you will get for
  57. PeterM
    Nov 14, 2009
    0
    The game is horrible: bad DirectX 9 console graphics (by 2009 standards), the world appears totally unreal. Everything is pre-scripted, no freedom at all. It's a terrible console port that does not deserve any of the publicity it is getting. YOU CANNOT EVEN SELL YOUR COPY of the game after it has been activated (via Steam). It is a ripoff and I wonder when the first people sue The game is horrible: bad DirectX 9 console graphics (by 2009 standards), the world appears totally unreal. Everything is pre-scripted, no freedom at all. It's a terrible console port that does not deserve any of the publicity it is getting. YOU CANNOT EVEN SELL YOUR COPY of the game after it has been activated (via Steam). It is a ripoff and I wonder when the first people sue Activision/Steam for not being able to sell this bad piece of software.… Expand
  58. EthanB
    Nov 14, 2009
    5
    I could drone on about the fact that the PC version of this game is a pathetic port attempt as others have mentioned, but I
  59. GlenA
    Nov 14, 2009
    1
    Easily the biggest let down I ever experienced from a game. The single player was fun but saddly lacking compared to the first game but thats ok cause its a sequel and i never honestly expected much out of it. The worst part is the multiplayer the compy version feels nothing like the original modern warfare which was a nice change and why I liked it at first but saddly the lack of Easily the biggest let down I ever experienced from a game. The single player was fun but saddly lacking compared to the first game but thats ok cause its a sequel and i never honestly expected much out of it. The worst part is the multiplayer the compy version feels nothing like the original modern warfare which was a nice change and why I liked it at first but saddly the lack of community servers and the conplete lack of the larger game sizes that made the original stand out from the consuls has been lost and replaced with a multiplayer set up the feels like a a total bitch slap from IW. The compy version is now exacly like the consul version which just gets obnixious since the whole reason I got it for the computer was for the larger game sizes (i.e. 32 people hardcore team deathmatch, now that was fun.) and useing WADS. They also dropped the lean controls which isnt that big of a deal but it just gets annoying everytime you want to take cover that you cant lean out of it. The one thing I do give it credit for is a solid perk and custom class system which is extreamely differnet than the original but in my oppinion better. The only issue is the complete uneveness of weapons now the game is geared twords assualt rifles unlike before where there was a more even spread of weapons to choose from (basicly the total like of a internal box sniper rifle just gets me agitated).… Expand
  60. CravczecM
    Nov 14, 2009
    8
    Visuals are spectacular. The game play is fairly frantic and the missions are short and so far not very complicated. It's a great addition to the series and I hope they make a more involving story line next time around. Multiplayer is just frenetic spawn and die with not much cerebrum required. No strategy, no cover and a friggin AC130 blowing up everything is sight. Kind of stupid Visuals are spectacular. The game play is fairly frantic and the missions are short and so far not very complicated. It's a great addition to the series and I hope they make a more involving story line next time around. Multiplayer is just frenetic spawn and die with not much cerebrum required. No strategy, no cover and a friggin AC130 blowing up everything is sight. Kind of stupid waste of time unless you're a teenager wacked out on Mountain Dew.… Expand
  61. TomS
    Nov 14, 2009
    5
    The gameplay, graphics and core gameplay mechanics are generally great, aside from the removal of lean. Unfortunately, the storyline is terrible and completely forgettable - if you can even understand it in the first place. If COD4 was The Bourne Identity, MW2 is Transformers 2 - overblown in every way imaginable, without letting plot get in the way. But, I suppose that a Michael Bay-ish The gameplay, graphics and core gameplay mechanics are generally great, aside from the removal of lean. Unfortunately, the storyline is terrible and completely forgettable - if you can even understand it in the first place. If COD4 was The Bourne Identity, MW2 is Transformers 2 - overblown in every way imaginable, without letting plot get in the way. But, I suppose that a Michael Bay-ish approach is to be expected given the dev team's obvious influence by The Rock. Multiplayer - for PC - is truly a let down. As I said before, the core gameplay is great and largely unchanged from COD4. In short, casual bursts, it's fun - which was the purported aim of IWnet. But the vastly limited options wax apparent the more you play. Despite the addition of a plethora of level ups, achievements, challenges, weapons and equipment, this game will not have the same life span COD4 did on PC. Many who are used to playing games on PC will grow tired of the shackles it places on gameplay before they finish unlocking everything. No choosing maps, number of players, hardcore for any game type, ping, etc. - only much simplified and generic playlists. After you pick the playlist, IWnet controls everything except for the part where you shoot things. Don't like "Afghan"? Tough luck - you can only start a vote that likely won't pass. Quit the server to find a new one and IWnet will very likely throw you back into the same one. It did this to me 3 consecutive times for one server (read: host player). Finally I relented and just put up with it, which is sort of allegorical of the IWnet experience as a whole. It reminds me of the old Ford Model T slogan: you can get any color you want, as long as it's black." Well, here "you can play MW2 any way you like, as long as it's the way Vince Zampella intended it." Latency is often not terrible - until you notice its at-first subtle disadvantages. Get ready to watch plenty of killcam videos where you don't appear to have fired any of those final shots that you were sure hit the other guy between the eyes before he killed you. For me, this happens a lot and on even the "fastest" servers. P2P latency also introduces new controls. For example, the sprint key must be held down for at least a full second. Otherwise, you will start-stop sprint. These issues arrive because what you do on your PC takes a lot longer to get back to the host. What happens on their PC is the "reality" of the game, while you get a delayed version of that. So what kind of game type is P2P matchmaking just fine for? Two-player coop. Is matchmaking available in Special Ops mode? No. Invite only. If you don't have anyone on your friends list to invite (which isn't too unlikely given boycotts, jilted players, and the fact that the PC is much less populated to begin with), you can't play any of it two player, and the coolest missions require it. The reason I gave it a 5 is because the core game is great, and that's half the battle. But the implementation, the storytelling, the lack of a well-oiled multiplayer, etc. etc., is the other half. What good is a great game if playing it to your liking is such a headache? This is not an elitist thing. These features are a necessity on consoles, not a luxury. And things like P2P servers simply do not work as well on PCs. Without open source games, an open source platform is worthless. At some point in the last several months, IW decided to put MW2 in the back of the fridge and hand PC players MW2 Lite. I really hope my take on this is a "to be continued ..." and that IW at least throws PC a bone. They got a taste of console profits and now they want to either replicate that for PC (not possible) or edge the platform out altogether. We're the ones complaining now, but more and more, others will see. Talk of subscription fee models and additional for-pay content are starting to rise to the surface. Activision and IW are riding their power trip for every penny they can. Console players may have a higher tolerance for this, but it will eventually get to be too much - probably sooner than later.… Expand
  62. TatLoo
    Nov 14, 2009
    2
    A great single player game but very short (less than 6 hours on med settings if you are an experienced FPS player). The problem comes from the way that IW and Activision have gimped the multiplayer aspects of the game, taking out options and features which PC gamers have used for years. In exchange we get a waterd-down lag-rich console gaming P2P experience. This has shortened the A great single player game but very short (less than 6 hours on med settings if you are an experienced FPS player). The problem comes from the way that IW and Activision have gimped the multiplayer aspects of the game, taking out options and features which PC gamers have used for years. In exchange we get a waterd-down lag-rich console gaming P2P experience. This has shortened the lifespan of this game, all for a higher price than almost any other new release PC game on the market. An obvious attempt by the publishers to try and control every bit of content associated with this game and set PC gamers up for paying for DLC's. Modern WarFAIL 2.… Expand
  63. pudgypawH
    Nov 14, 2009
    2
    The Good: Graphics, Efficiency of Code, Single Play, Co-OP, Steam The Bad: No Dedicated Server System, Can't Mod, Can't be used in E-Sports Analysis: Infinity Ward had a good reputation. Scenarios in single play had IMPACT. From the WWI Russian assault (COD1) to D-Day (COD2). MW2 SP on Veteran level is a challenge even for a CS1.6/CS:S veteran like me. For MultiPlay there is The Good: Graphics, Efficiency of Code, Single Play, Co-OP, Steam The Bad: No Dedicated Server System, Can't Mod, Can't be used in E-Sports Analysis: Infinity Ward had a good reputation. Scenarios in single play had IMPACT. From the WWI Russian assault (COD1) to D-Day (COD2). MW2 SP on Veteran level is a challenge even for a CS1.6/CS:S veteran like me. For MultiPlay there is replayability and a great system, building a community, the single most important element to preserving a game/system online. Look at the Facebook community. Look at CounterStrike servers. Look at COD4.1 Servers. We return to those sites/games because of the people. I think Steam is going to save MW2 from utter annihilation with the buddy system. But multiplay feels as fragmented as Left4Dead. You can't see the community. It must be built via the buddy system. Those who enjoy simple competition (clear skies, no gimmicks, your reflex time vs mine/1.6style) will no doubt return to COD4.1 and CS:S/1.6. I simply think MW2 indicates a shift in direction of the company, away from competitive e-sports toward the casual. Perhaps IW will go back, perhaps not. I DO regret, however, the role Microsoft played in this. Microsoft even timed the xBox ban with MW2 release. Microsoft is clearly using IW, milking/destroying the precious reputation IW spent over a decade to build. All within one game project. I just hope IW will wake up and return to it's senses. Microsoft seeks to dominate OS, consoles, now individual PC/Internet titles. They will monopolize everything. Even if we don't have nuclear war, Microsoft conglomerate/domination is my next biggest concern and fear. IW please return to us, your trust in this community will NOT be misplaced!… Expand
  64. SusieT
    Nov 14, 2009
    0
    Honestly, this deserves a 3 for effort, and a 0 for the final product. As many others have said, no dedicated servers (Aka, no community, in a sense, and lag), no console (Pretty much no messing around, can honestly be forgiven) and well, 9v9 (Alot less then most of our games.) Single player is short, too short to make up for the multiplayer, and is very easy. I'd suggest that you Honestly, this deserves a 3 for effort, and a 0 for the final product. As many others have said, no dedicated servers (Aka, no community, in a sense, and lag), no console (Pretty much no messing around, can honestly be forgiven) and well, 9v9 (Alot less then most of our games.) Single player is short, too short to make up for the multiplayer, and is very easy. I'd suggest that you stay away until it is patched, or just stick with COD4.… Expand
  65. JaeQ
    Nov 15, 2009
    0
    The Modern Warfare series itself was nothing innovative or special just Counter Strike: 2007. The unlock system was part of BF2 which came out long before MW1. The weapons themselves are just as generic as you get.. you know m16, ak47. Now I would give the first MF a 6 or so, but I've seen much more new content in small mods for games let alone sequels.. Top that off with The Modern Warfare series itself was nothing innovative or special just Counter Strike: 2007. The unlock system was part of BF2 which came out long before MW1. The weapons themselves are just as generic as you get.. you know m16, ak47. Now I would give the first MF a 6 or so, but I've seen much more new content in small mods for games let alone sequels.. Top that off with disgustingly short, linear, faux-cinematic sp and the lack of dedicated servers in Mp as well as the worst choice of anticheat tool and you have a game just as bad as the latest Wolfenstein. It's not worth buying at all, so it deserves nothing more than a 0. PS. Love the fanbois giving this shit 10's. You're either 12 or just have subpar IQ and sheep along with what's mainstream.… Expand
  66. Erik
    Nov 15, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, Steam crashing and locking up, D/Cing all the time. It took me 2 evenings to get the game installed because of the crappy installation procedures. The singleplayer missions are great, but this game seriously needs to get its multiplayer part fixed, or people will loose interest and leave.
  67. onotixanonymous
    Nov 15, 2009
    6
    It's ok. they completely fucked up the game play though. Dual wielding? wtf is this halo? i mean maybe pistols are ok but when some dude comes running down a hall 2 p90s in his hand blasting 120 rounds my way it though that was kinda messed up and unbalanced. The shields messed things up too. places were gripping multilayer battles in close quarters should have been were suddenly It's ok. they completely fucked up the game play though. Dual wielding? wtf is this halo? i mean maybe pistols are ok but when some dude comes running down a hall 2 p90s in his hand blasting 120 rounds my way it though that was kinda messed up and unbalanced. The shields messed things up too. places were gripping multilayer battles in close quarters should have been were suddenly replaced by a stand off with you and an almost invisible noob. and that fnj or what ever its called attachment. i dont fancy getting shot through a car.… Expand
  68. gammab
    Nov 15, 2009
    0
    Ok no dedi servers wtf? your match setup is a joke i lag with ever host. this dual wielding crap is so stupid. this isn't halo IW only 1 ump should be held at a time. i also feel like you just brushed off the pc players as if they were a spec of dust on your suit. Ive been playing this game since cod2 and loved every one but this. game play sucks, lag is crazy, and your Nazi zombie Ok no dedi servers wtf? your match setup is a joke i lag with ever host. this dual wielding crap is so stupid. this isn't halo IW only 1 ump should be held at a time. i also feel like you just brushed off the pc players as if they were a spec of dust on your suit. Ive been playing this game since cod2 and loved every one but this. game play sucks, lag is crazy, and your Nazi zombie replacement sucked. ill never be able to get back the 60 bucks i spent on this shit but since i already did i hope your guys pull this game out of the toilet and clean it up.… Expand
  69. HarveyD
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    In all honesty I would have given this game a 2, but I'm trying to balance off all the jerks giving the game a 0. It's been said time and time again, no dedicated server support? Oh silly, silly Activision. No console either? And the number of players is limited to 9v9? Not being creative enough to implement new features is one thing, but to actually think that taking away In all honesty I would have given this game a 2, but I'm trying to balance off all the jerks giving the game a 0. It's been said time and time again, no dedicated server support? Oh silly, silly Activision. No console either? And the number of players is limited to 9v9? Not being creative enough to implement new features is one thing, but to actually think that taking away features would somehow make your game better is, for lack of a better word, just stupid.… Expand
  70. JohnJ
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    Great single player campaign and co-op mode is surprisingly fun to play with your best friend with teamwork. Cmapaign mode was really short but it was very nice. and now to the VERY bad part; remember that this is PC version not console and yet Activision made a choice to NOT have dedicated server which is one of greatest advantage that player has over console players. such function not Great single player campaign and co-op mode is surprisingly fun to play with your best friend with teamwork. Cmapaign mode was really short but it was very nice. and now to the VERY bad part; remember that this is PC version not console and yet Activision made a choice to NOT have dedicated server which is one of greatest advantage that player has over console players. such function not existing at all is a huge, huge minus to this game. Do NOT buy this game with PC version; Activision really should have lowered it's PC version price already by now. They have simply converted the console version to PC without adding anything else. If you have Xbox360 go buy this game and play there; there is no Xbox360 exclusive game that can beat this multiplatform game. If you have PS3 then I wouldn't really recommend it unless you are a huge fan of FPS game; otherwise enjoy other exlucisve games like Uncharted 2 I am very diasspointed in MW2 PC ver. It's sad to see such great game got ruined because Infinity Ward somehow missed the most basic, and simplest advantage that PC player should have gotten; Dedicated servers… Expand
  71. DarrenC
    Nov 16, 2009
    4
    The Single Player, despite what many people are saying, is really damn good, and it's not bewildering or barely understandable. However, Call of Duty games will NEVER be judged solely on the single player. The Matchmaking system does work, Albeit not very well. You can easily spend up to 10 minutes trying to successfully get into a game, opposed to the 10 seconds it takes to join a The Single Player, despite what many people are saying, is really damn good, and it's not bewildering or barely understandable. However, Call of Duty games will NEVER be judged solely on the single player. The Matchmaking system does work, Albeit not very well. You can easily spend up to 10 minutes trying to successfully get into a game, opposed to the 10 seconds it takes to join a dedicated server. The Lag isn't as frequent as other users put it, but when it DOES lag, it lags badly, VERY badly. A Patch released for the game apparently "Improved" the IWnet Matchmaking, whereas infact it did the complete opposite, making it take even longer to join games and consistently choosing hosts that cant really take the strain of other players. Its not a BAD game, unfortunately for the PC, its a Huge step in the wrong direction, whoever thought up removing dedicated servers and the use of VAC needs to find a tall building and go to the roof, and think to themselves "Will you forgive me god?"… Expand
  72. DanC
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    Slow, choppy game play due to the terrible 'host it yourself' setup. IW gave a big 'F U' to the gaming community but now allowing dedicated server support. No way to kick hackers or griefers. No way to get 10v10 of your favorite friends together without jumping through tiny, tiny hoops. Overall my expectations were huge, but I want my money back. Additionally, I really Slow, choppy game play due to the terrible 'host it yourself' setup. IW gave a big 'F U' to the gaming community but now allowing dedicated server support. No way to kick hackers or griefers. No way to get 10v10 of your favorite friends together without jumping through tiny, tiny hoops. Overall my expectations were huge, but I want my money back. Additionally, I really think Metacritic reviews should be required to play the game for a week after launch before reviewing it. It sounds like some reviewers are either a) Console-only gamers, or b) getting paid to do these reviews. Unacceptable. Ps. The hackers are ridiculous, there's no way to do anything about them. IW just proved that they are money grubbing game developers, just like EA.… Expand
  73. E.O
    Nov 16, 2009
    6
    It took me two months to explain to my boss how Myspace works... I think that decisions with Steam really frustrate the few casual players that the PC has left. I think that Steam is a piece of hypocritical bullshit with no intend to get up for the consumer rights. Right now, all versions in Russia are patched so you can't play certain 'offensive' missions. It's a It took me two months to explain to my boss how Myspace works... I think that decisions with Steam really frustrate the few casual players that the PC has left. I think that Steam is a piece of hypocritical bullshit with no intend to get up for the consumer rights. Right now, all versions in Russia are patched so you can't play certain 'offensive' missions. It's a outrage that a fair buyer, has no control over his own game. Steam does this shit too in Germany, where you instantly get the censored version, even if you imported it... I will never buy a game for steam. Singleplayer is still cool. And if it were an expansion, I would buy it. It's sometimes a little too scripted, but generally, it's all you will ask for. Multiplayer on the other hand has ruined a lot by making those support powers so overpowered. Once you get a killstreak, you will get an other killstreak, and especially when one team has the advantage, you can't break this cycle while your enemy is blowing you to bits. This game is best on Concole. Although it's perfectly 'oke' for PC players, Call of Duty is not about being 'oke'.... it has to be awesome!… Expand
  74. ANonymous
    Nov 16, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers is ridiculous. Thanks for taking a step back in gaming, IW. Why is this game priced at $60 instead of $50? The reason console games are more is for the console license that PC gamers don't pay for. The single player is graphically beautiful, but the game is horribly stupid. 5 hours is pitiful. The plot is pitiful. Good job, you appeased a bunch of knuckle No dedicated servers is ridiculous. Thanks for taking a step back in gaming, IW. Why is this game priced at $60 instead of $50? The reason console games are more is for the console license that PC gamers don't pay for. The single player is graphically beautiful, but the game is horribly stupid. 5 hours is pitiful. The plot is pitiful. Good job, you appeased a bunch of knuckle dragging idiot console jockeys and spit in the faces of PC gamers.… Expand
  75. Maciej
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    Several good ideas, I like the concept of some 20 or so cooperative missions. But unfortunately, first problem was the fact there was no LEAN functionality. This is a solid thing that I expected the game to have, especially that I saw a video where one of the dev's said everything in the sence of control of the character was exactly the same as in COD4. Additionally no dedicated Several good ideas, I like the concept of some 20 or so cooperative missions. But unfortunately, first problem was the fact there was no LEAN functionality. This is a solid thing that I expected the game to have, especially that I saw a video where one of the dev's said everything in the sence of control of the character was exactly the same as in COD4. Additionally no dedicated servers feature / multiplayer is very dissapoining with random lag spikes, and unreliable conectivity. Additionaly there is no feature to disable the HUD during signle player... and I would like to play SP "hardcore like" .... I just hate the target crosshair ... is it so hard to remove this? Sorry but I'm dissapointed I spent my $.… Expand
  76. ZillaM
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    This game is broken on the PC, the single player is good but the way too short. The multiplayer is a console port made from console to the PC. IWnet is a joke, you can't play your favourite maps, always laggy (even the ping time in ms is taken out and replaced with a cellphone coverage bar system hiding how bad the lag is), full of cheaters and no server admins to control it, spend This game is broken on the PC, the single player is good but the way too short. The multiplayer is a console port made from console to the PC. IWnet is a joke, you can't play your favourite maps, always laggy (even the ping time in ms is taken out and replaced with a cellphone coverage bar system hiding how bad the lag is), full of cheaters and no server admins to control it, spend more time waiting for matchmaking to complete than playing, no chance to meet regulars to play with which is something youve always had on PC. I havent even mentioned the install from DISC took 6 hours to complete...the whole game has to be considered a fail in my book on the PC.… Expand
  77. NickJ
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    The biggest FPS, and an outright insult to PC gamers. The deplorable practice of demanding more money for less substance, the arrogant and condescending attitude towards PC gamers, and the utterly miserable online multiplayer experience all sends a very clear message to gamers and other companies that it is perfectly okay to scam and rip-off consumers if they can get away with it. Save The biggest FPS, and an outright insult to PC gamers. The deplorable practice of demanding more money for less substance, the arrogant and condescending attitude towards PC gamers, and the utterly miserable online multiplayer experience all sends a very clear message to gamers and other companies that it is perfectly okay to scam and rip-off consumers if they can get away with it. Save your money and wait for Battlefield: Bad Company 2.… Expand
  78. CaptTrek
    Nov 16, 2009
    2
    No dedicated server. Without a dedicated server you cannot control what is happening on the server. There are already cheats out there and of course bunny hoppers.I tried playing this new way and it sucks. Plus single player is way toooooooooooooo short. Should never have wasted my money.
  79. JonathanJ
    Nov 16, 2009
    5
    I give it a 5 because the epic story enveloped around the campaign is just insane (read: amazing, 10 / 10) but the fact that there is no lan support and the online portion of the game feels like a console-to-pc port with it's matchmaking-only multiplayer is rather uncool (read: 0.5 / 10). The fact that it works at all (read: lagg grenade) is the only reason I give is a half a point. I give it a 5 because the epic story enveloped around the campaign is just insane (read: amazing, 10 / 10) but the fact that there is no lan support and the online portion of the game feels like a console-to-pc port with it's matchmaking-only multiplayer is rather uncool (read: 0.5 / 10). The fact that it works at all (read: lagg grenade) is the only reason I give is a half a point. IW earned the buzzkillington of buzzkills with this one in my book, and that makes me sad.… Expand
  80. SteveM
    Nov 17, 2009
    1
    Having been a long time COD fan, and a COD4 clanner, I was truely looking forward to this game. The single player was short but good, 6hours of fun. No story, but what can you expect? The problem here is the multiplayer. It is woeful, and impossible to find a non-laggy host here in Melbourne Australia. I seem to be constantly connecting to US hosts, and they drop out mid-match. The menu Having been a long time COD fan, and a COD4 clanner, I was truely looking forward to this game. The single player was short but good, 6hours of fun. No story, but what can you expect? The problem here is the multiplayer. It is woeful, and impossible to find a non-laggy host here in Melbourne Australia. I seem to be constantly connecting to US hosts, and they drop out mid-match. The menu and controll settings look like a console screen i.e. no settings. I am selling this game on ebay and buying L4D2. This game is a giant f-you to the PC gaming community. I have probably spent 200+ hours playing COD4 multiplayer, and 8hours finishing the singleplayer. I can have barely played 3 hours multiplayer in MW2 and I am sick on this. Wait till the price drops to something reasonable and buy it for singleplayer, not the multiplayer. The game is $120.00 in Australia, and $99 on steam. L4D2 is $49 on steam. Go figure.… Expand
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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!
  88. 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
  89. Brumbek
    Nov 19, 2009
    9
    Here's an honest review. The SP gameplay is very polished and enjoyable however the levels aren
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. JensT..
    Nov 21, 2009
    10
    this game is great, the campiagn is awesome, and multiplayer is much better than MW1 ofcourse it would be nice with dedicated servers but matchmaking works great aswell very few problems on that part, and it's very rare that you get trouble with the connection, don't listen to all thouse flamers my guess is they just found out that there was no dedicated and then decided to make this game is great, the campiagn is awesome, and multiplayer is much better than MW1 ofcourse it would be nice with dedicated servers but matchmaking works great aswell very few problems on that part, and it's very rare that you get trouble with the connection, don't listen to all thouse flamers my guess is they just found out that there was no dedicated and then decided to make the world think that it's a crap game. IT'S NOT i would rate it 20/10 but i can't so it just get's a 10/10.… Expand
  94. GeorgeD
    Nov 21, 2009
    0
    The lack of solid, standard features common to almost all PC games in a title of this magnitude is unforgivable. Had the single player experience been sizable enough to off set some of the inequalities in the multiplayer (IE Bioshock had NO multiplayer, but it's singleplayer experience made up for it) I would have considered a higher rating. As it stands I have played the single The lack of solid, standard features common to almost all PC games in a title of this magnitude is unforgivable. Had the single player experience been sizable enough to off set some of the inequalities in the multiplayer (IE Bioshock had NO multiplayer, but it's singleplayer experience made up for it) I would have considered a higher rating. As it stands I have played the single player and multiplayer component of the game on a friends computer and am unimpressed. While I find the singleplayer experience very enjoyable, it's length is simply to short to justify the cost of the title. The multiplayer as best as I can describe is 'functionally retarded'. While I generally disagree with giving a game a rating so low, I feel an example must be made by scoring it ZERO.… Expand
  95. BrandonG
    Nov 22, 2009
    1
    Lets see - Game looks exactly the same no matter what resolution you run it at, due to the console type FOV. No dedicated servers. No LAN support. None of the guns have any recoil. Lots of screen tearing and terrible graphics. None of the realism from COD 4 prevails. The PC version literally feels like your playing on a console. Even has the big, ugly banners of a console game too. Some Lets see - Game looks exactly the same no matter what resolution you run it at, due to the console type FOV. No dedicated servers. No LAN support. None of the guns have any recoil. Lots of screen tearing and terrible graphics. None of the realism from COD 4 prevails. The PC version literally feels like your playing on a console. Even has the big, ugly banners of a console game too. Some of the achievements are stupid, such as one where if you change to the same class as the person who last killed you, you get an achievement award. Game is really really terrible. I quit the single player after about an hour. The multiplayer I played through 3 maps and haven't touched it again since the game came out. Its unfortunate that this game sold so many copies.… Expand
  96. ANGELF
    Nov 22, 2009
    0
    Besides having no dedicated server to play on, the fact that IW desided to go through STEAM for this game is incredulous. I am trying to play a game that I spent 60 bucks on IN STORE and I cant play because steam is going through routine maintenence. I payed for a DVD game. Not a downloadable game and I have to wait to play this game. Are you kidding me. Thanks for the bannana in the Tail Besides having no dedicated server to play on, the fact that IW desided to go through STEAM for this game is incredulous. I am trying to play a game that I spent 60 bucks on IN STORE and I cant play because steam is going through routine maintenence. I payed for a DVD game. Not a downloadable game and I have to wait to play this game. Are you kidding me. Thanks for the bannana in the Tail pipe IW.… Expand
  97. TonyW
    Nov 22, 2009
    1
    Single player is good but very short (Just over a day to finish). Multiplayer is terrible, no servers, bunny hoppers everywhere, no rules and no admins that enforce the rules that I've been a fan of....No blind nades, no bunny hopping and so on. So I am done with this game and IW/EA. If you really don't like your games show it by sending them to IW in Encino, Ca with a nice note Single player is good but very short (Just over a day to finish). Multiplayer is terrible, no servers, bunny hoppers everywhere, no rules and no admins that enforce the rules that I've been a fan of....No blind nades, no bunny hopping and so on. So I am done with this game and IW/EA. If you really don't like your games show it by sending them to IW in Encino, Ca with a nice note telling them where to put it.… Expand
  98. LaneM
    Nov 22, 2009
    2
    When I heard rumor of the game I was excited but that drastically changed when I heard of the changes to the product. Changes that affects PC gamers. The apparent move from IW is to abandon the real development of the game and settling for a crippled version for all platforms. This in turn lines their pockets and slaps us PC guys in the face as without us and our devotion to the game they When I heard rumor of the game I was excited but that drastically changed when I heard of the changes to the product. Changes that affects PC gamers. The apparent move from IW is to abandon the real development of the game and settling for a crippled version for all platforms. This in turn lines their pockets and slaps us PC guys in the face as without us and our devotion to the game they would not have been able to go on. All this aside, the game plays easily. Deciding to take the single player out for a walk was no big thing. Fairly straight forward test yourself and it tells you a level to play or you can choose one. For me out of the box and running the test I was set to regular. As I knew I could do it over and over (I did it a few times to see what would happen) all results were the same. I was new to the controls and the weapons but the feel was still very much like COD4. I started at 11:00pm last night and finished at 5:30am I can tell you that it was very easy to go through the game and sis not present too many difficulties. Controls were comfortable and again were still COD4 at heart. With this in mind I wanted to see what else it could do. The good part for those that are excited about the game, Console or PC? What do you get that is different? From what I can tell it is all the same. There was no real difference and this was displeasing. The video and resolution on the pc was no different than on PS3. Well for my modest gaming rig, there were really no glitches of skipping. This I think is the thing that sets this game apart from others. However, the whole experience with a PC is that I should be able to get better performance at different settings. Did not fit or change much. This is the only thing that made me change the setting to a 3. I could not believe how easy it was to complete at regular. In the end there are no changes in the outcome. I thought that it was comical that the single player was so easy to win. The downside with MP (noob hell) is just that. Join any server and you get in the throes of a noob fest and are essentially Thermaled or Heartbeat Sensored down to nothingness. While these are great if you have them to use you are not able to use them at the beginning. I am not going to get into the PIMA feelings I have about all the new merit system. I was in for a bit and was totally missing the dedicated servers that were sitting across the globe. Writing this is making me want to change my review from a 3 to a 2 to prove a point to IW that their essential lust for a quick buck has driven me to return my game and plead for my money back. If that does not work I know that there is something I can do to trade for it. Thank you all who read this and those that don't well I am sure you do not need the experience.… Expand
  99. JamesN
    Nov 22, 2009
    9
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is absolutely amazing. Campaign is short, but wow... it's bloody intense. This game is better than any other fps in every way. Yeah, there aren't any dedicated servers, it's not that bad. All yous who only complain about dedicated servers and give it a 1 probably havn't even played the game. I was originally part of the boycott, then i Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is absolutely amazing. Campaign is short, but wow... it's bloody intense. This game is better than any other fps in every way. Yeah, there aren't any dedicated servers, it's not that bad. All yous who only complain about dedicated servers and give it a 1 probably havn't even played the game. I was originally part of the boycott, then i decided to give this game a chance and now i LOVE IT. The matchmaking system is very good.. you join and you click find match.. then you just wait. What's so hard about that? Every match i've played in i had a 4 green bar connection. Just stop complaining. Get used to change, it's not even a big change. CoDMW2 is absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.… Expand
  100. TrevorR
    Nov 23, 2009
    10
    Come on really guys? Zeroes? You people whine and complain about the smallest aspects of the game. This is the best game of the decade, yet all of your comments should be directed towards your own internet provider. I have never experienced large volumes of lag, nor have I seen anybody cheat. The multiplayer is extremely fair and balenced. There are hundreds of weapon configurations you Come on really guys? Zeroes? You people whine and complain about the smallest aspects of the game. This is the best game of the decade, yet all of your comments should be directed towards your own internet provider. I have never experienced large volumes of lag, nor have I seen anybody cheat. The multiplayer is extremely fair and balenced. There are hundreds of weapon configurations you can tailor to your specific playing style. PC users need to stop whining and get over "how I would have done it" and see this game for what it is: a masterpeice. Buy this game.… Expand
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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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