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. Dereka
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    payed for a full game and got half, what on earth were they thinking? just don't release a pc version if you aren't going to put the work in. I pray no one else makes my mistake and pays for this, just go pirate it please.
  2. JamesT.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game isnt worth any points since they took out the fundamental aspects of PC gaming and just ported over the bare minimum from the console version. Learn to make games for the PC, then port them to console. The console players will enjoy the game either way, when you go from console to PC you get pissed off people.
  3. Jim
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The big issue with this game was always going to be the multiplayer, so I was hoping that they'd at least be able to produce a mind blowing single player to resurrect something. Sadly, it's far too short to warrant any kind of good rating, and if anything seemed tired in comparison to MW which was a breath of fresh air. When people are expected to pay ridiculous amounts of money The big issue with this game was always going to be the multiplayer, so I was hoping that they'd at least be able to produce a mind blowing single player to resurrect something. Sadly, it's far too short to warrant any kind of good rating, and if anything seemed tired in comparison to MW which was a breath of fresh air. When people are expected to pay ridiculous amounts of money for this game, they expect in return to get a ridiculous amount of gameplay time out of it. As things stand there's a few hours in SP and about 2 hours in MP, before you realise that it sucks, cut-off and do something more worthwhile with your time. Shoddy effort, IW.… Expand
  4. hamtid
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    For all, who say, dedicated servers are useless for multiplayer i have 2 questions: what a bandwith has ur connection and how many players do u think u can host with ur upload? I say, if i wanna play with 64 players like in bf2 there is no other way than using dedis...with my connection i can host barely 4vs4 players...what a crap... and why the limitation of 18 players?? in which century For all, who say, dedicated servers are useless for multiplayer i have 2 questions: what a bandwith has ur connection and how many players do u think u can host with ur upload? I say, if i wanna play with 64 players like in bf2 there is no other way than using dedis...with my connection i can host barely 4vs4 players...what a crap... and why the limitation of 18 players?? in which century we are living? no leaning?? wtf...and to say something about cheating...what has this to do with dedicated servers....never heard of punkbuster?? this game has nice graphics but there is no way to beat up the mp-pc-communty at all....wait for battlefield bad company 2 and u will see how it´s ment to be played.… Expand
  5. MattS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Decent, but SHORT single player campaign. Horrible, butchered online multiplayer experiance. Missing many key features PC gamers typically expect to find as the norm. No dedicated servers, no lean, no console, no /record, max size of 9v9 but myself and most others are capping at 6v6. Should have been an expansion pack onto COD4 for what was offered.
  6. PatrickM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Too expensive. No dedicated servers. No LAN play. No mod kit. No point in buying this game. What is this a fucking xbox game? Sure, it has a story but it's short and not worth the 65$ price tag. And matchmaking will never a good alternative to dedicated servers. Ever.
  7. zanzabar
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    This game is all about the MP experience but unfortunately it was gutted and coming from cod4 its a huge downgrade, using a p2p connection and rotating the server on a persons computer laggs and forces at least a 150ms ping but also limits the game to 9v9, removes user generated maps and has no mod kit. this is unaceptable for a game thats purchased for MP only.
  8. AlexA
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Absolute and utter crap. No dedicated servers? What's the point of even having multiplayer for this game if there is no dedicated servers? Will NOT be buying it, and anything else from Infinity Ward again.
  9. RobertM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    With lack of dedicated server support, limited players per match and pared down features (such as inability to lean), this game lacks any reason for an PC player to purchase it.
  10. DannyT
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    With so many great custom stuffs like mouse control, text chat in game, and graphics settings(and as a bonus, I even saw some sound settings up there, amazing), laggy matchmaking system that seems very chaotic, 9v9 combat, this beautiful console port deserves a big 1.
  11. sam
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    While MW2 includes lots of great things. what it excludes is larger. a max of 9V9 pvp, no dedicated serves, have to use and install Steam, no real strong map creating/mod creating support. really hurts this game, it would definitely be an 8-9 star with those. i say wait till this is in bargin bin, or till those notes are changed.
  12. Pro5
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Most awaited game of the decade? Only according to the people who made it, it's actually the most over HYPED game of the decade and is frankly very very poor (on all systems but especially what they have done to the PC version). Aside from a very short SP game, the graphics engine is barely upgraded from the already dated on release COD4 engine. The reason the scoring is so low for Most awaited game of the decade? Only according to the people who made it, it's actually the most over HYPED game of the decade and is frankly very very poor (on all systems but especially what they have done to the PC version). Aside from a very short SP game, the graphics engine is barely upgraded from the already dated on release COD4 engine. The reason the scoring is so low for this one, is it's time the REAL GAMERS stood up and voted for the end of this kind of 'marketing over excellence' thing that goes on in the games industry. A collusion between websites/reviewers and game makers with these mega-hyped titles, because it's THESE games that keep the industry going and thus reviewers in jobs. Look at USER reviews from now on and ignore ALL review sites that take money from games companies (for advertising etc) it's a massive scam and the joke is on the gamers. MUCH BETTER GAMES OUT THERE THIS SEASON!… Expand
  13. PsyA
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Wth the removing of dedicated servers and an avaliable SDK this game is a waste of time and money. Also at Ben H. you have no idea what you are talking about, gaming is not meant to be oh my god look at these graphics, it is the gameplay, and the gameplay has been ruined, if you want a terrible game then go play on xbox or ps3. On dedicated servers you have your own server wide ranks, not Wth the removing of dedicated servers and an avaliable SDK this game is a waste of time and money. Also at Ben H. you have no idea what you are talking about, gaming is not meant to be oh my god look at these graphics, it is the gameplay, and the gameplay has been ruined, if you want a terrible game then go play on xbox or ps3. On dedicated servers you have your own server wide ranks, not world wide ranks so learn what you're talking about before you open your mouth. If it effects worldwide rank (which there are non) who cares. With current FPS's with dedi servers you don't see people "cheating to raise their rank" like you claim. And finally they're aren't any rumors, only truths, there are no dedicated servers or modding. You are a fool and I condemn you.… Expand
  14. Shan-TaH
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Remove of dedicated server and mods is making this game completely worthless. IWNet lag pretty bad, and hitbox are completely off. There is no competitve gameplay to begin with. Matchmaking doesn't even find host to play. There are plenty of problem for this game, not recommend for any of the casual gamers. This game is basically 60 dollars for 4 hours of campaign.
  15. DanB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game is vulgar, the developers are homphobes, or at least condone the homophobia within their community. There's a level where you kill civilians, they crawl away, blood leaking from their stomachs. This game is grotesque and the company is just looking for money through shock value.
  16. PeteH
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just I'm quite sure that this will be an awesome single player game, but I will never find out because i'm never going to buy it!! I will not be dictated to by companies telling me how i can use my PC games. If 12 of my friends and I want to play a clan match together on COD: MW2, we can't because 3 of us will have to wait in line. If i want to have a shotguns only server, just for kicks, i can't. I could rant all day, but Activision sure don't give a shit, so I won't care about this title.… Expand
  17. DumbIWDUMB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    So buggy it's not even funny. IW did a massive Middle finger to the PC community, COD series started on PC not console. When is IW gonna get this through thier thick skulls. No dedis, 6v6 max. Yes 6v6. Only 9v9 on 1 gamemode.
  18. GarryG
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no Subpar story as opposed to previous in the cod series. Singleplayer lasts for barely a week playing one hour a day, and even then spending time dawdling. Graphics didn't have the same awe-inspiring look about them as COD 4 did. Multiplayer is a mixed bag - you either get a decent game or a lag-filled host. There's no way to kick or ban players in a ranked match. There are no mods. Points are given away like candy on Halloween.… Expand
  19. DavidC
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Great single player, but the multiplayer on the PC version is lacking severely. There is no excuse for choosing P2P matchmaking over dedicated servers. Most of my matches have suffered from lag, and other matches have ended due to the host leaving; the migration didn't work in this case. Matchmaking is a huge step backwards, and I cannot give it a higher rating due to the fact Great single player, but the multiplayer on the PC version is lacking severely. There is no excuse for choosing P2P matchmaking over dedicated servers. Most of my matches have suffered from lag, and other matches have ended due to the host leaving; the migration didn't work in this case. Matchmaking is a huge step backwards, and I cannot give it a higher rating due to the fact multiplayer is a huge component of this game. Matchmaking would work great in a perfect world, but unfortunately many people do not have the internet connection necessary to host games. The lack of dedicated servers also cuts back on the modding and customability of the game itself, which cuts back on it's re-playability. I also do not like the fact that you cannot create multiple profiles for different users. This is easy to do on the xbox version but completely ignored on the PC version. Overall, if you're looking for a smooth stable online, longterm game this one isn't for you. If you're interested in the single player game, like I was, borrow it from a friend, it's only 5 hours longs.… Expand
  20. SamH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    What can I say that hasn't already been said? Was a huge fan of CoD4, spent many hours playing. Honestly, I haven't even bought the game and don't plan on buying the game unless it all the multiplayer issues get fixed. Bobby Kotick, "We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to What can I say that hasn't already been said? Was a huge fan of CoD4, spent many hours playing. Honestly, I haven't even bought the game and don't plan on buying the game unless it all the multiplayer issues get fixed. Bobby Kotick, "We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games." Kotick later stated he tries to promote an atmosphere of "skepticism, pessimism, and fear" in his company and, "We are very good at keeping people focused on the deep depression."… Expand
  21. AlanB.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated server support, along with the 18-player multiplayer cap are a HUGE step BACKWARDS for multiplayer gaming as a whole. They could have done MUCH better.
  22. JayW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an Regardless of the content of this game, I cannot in good mind purchase this game given the absurd removal of everything that sets PC games apart from their console brethren. A significant amount of value of any PC game is in the ability for the players to create and modify the content. Restricting the ability to do so and then charging $10 above the standard rate for less content is an insult to those who have invested in their PC for it's advantages.… Expand
  23. PhillipG
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Aim down sights, hold the trigger. That is the depth this game offers. Even CoD4 had basic level design. There's no gameplay value, and as a movie the plot is unintelligent rubbish. MP doesn't work at all on this platform so I didn't take it into account.
  24. GL
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Removing content from a game is foolish, and doing this while only including a short, shovelware-worthy campaign and a multi-player game worse than the original is simply foolish. Why would a developer do that?
  25. FDreban
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    The only reviewers scoring this one highly are sites that write one review for cross platform games, and substitute a few words where needed. As a pc fps the game is a real step backwards in every respect and doesn't deserve your time, or your money.
  26. DougW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    no dedicated servers, no mods, the lack of console commands, the inability to have a say in who hosts the game, a lengthy pause while the game migrates to a new host if the currently selected host quits, no leaning, no option to record matches, and no way to kick or block trouble players, hackers, or cheaters. This game fails in the realm of the online FPS gamer.
  27. michaelm
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    IW butchered their own PC verision of the game. Its a direct console port PC gamers have much higher expectection when it comes to multiplayer THey just spat PC commmunity in the face and sad its just a rain, they stoped giving shit about PC fans. before i would at least pirate COD4 and play it online and contribute to fucking player base but now i won't even pirate this piss of IW butchered their own PC verision of the game. Its a direct console port PC gamers have much higher expectection when it comes to multiplayer THey just spat PC commmunity in the face and sad its just a rain, they stoped giving shit about PC fans. before i would at least pirate COD4 and play it online and contribute to fucking player base but now i won't even pirate this piss of consolised shit, just a waste of 11 gigs of space.… Expand
  28. RevR
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Nerfed the PC version. No dedicated servers. 9V9 Muyltiplayer? Feels like the 'Hollywood'izing of gaming! Game will appeal to most of its target audience 14 year old boys becuase it doesnt require any intelligence.
  29. harr
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Game is great. Single Player is such an amazing epic story. Graphics were tweak and more intense. There are more features into the game.. we are all upset about the dedicated server.. but IW net had did a great job. I been playing games with no lag and was VERY smooth. The matchmaking system is user friendly and easy and quick! Most of these people who rates 0 are kids with no life, who Game is great. Single Player is such an amazing epic story. Graphics were tweak and more intense. There are more features into the game.. we are all upset about the dedicated server.. but IW net had did a great job. I been playing games with no lag and was VERY smooth. The matchmaking system is user friendly and easy and quick! Most of these people who rates 0 are kids with no life, who can't afford the game, who never even have the game installed or even touched it.. and is just RAGED cause they can't get what they want and most likely got to steal their own PARENTS money to pay the extra $10 increase on this game. this game won't let you down, but it seems all of these useless fags boycotters are pissing me off and crying like little girls. atleast buy the game before you rate something holy sh*t.… Expand
  30. BontaK
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    MW2 is a dowgrade of MW1. MW2 should be callde MW1, and MW1 should be called MW2. The game is nothing more than a lazy port of xbox360. The lack of dedi is such a killer, dedi's are what makes a online game a great online game. To be able to admin, mod and customize, this game lacks it all. Medicore options and lack of console command only hurts it more. It is even more medicore to MW2 is a dowgrade of MW1. MW2 should be callde MW1, and MW1 should be called MW2. The game is nothing more than a lazy port of xbox360. The lack of dedi is such a killer, dedi's are what makes a online game a great online game. To be able to admin, mod and customize, this game lacks it all. Medicore options and lack of console command only hurts it more. It is even more medicore to listen to the lame reasons IW is giving to justify spading the PC version into a console version with mouse support. For people who say that making the PC version more like console version to stem cheating, then they know nothing and are foolish. If I could return the game, I would do it in a heart beat.… Expand
  31. Joe
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game plays like an uninspired console port. With no dedicated servers, no lean, and a higher price than the console versions, this is one title that you should stay away from.
  32. AdamO
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedi servers just killed the game, and IW & ActivisionBlizzard don't give a shit about us - pc players !!! No prestige, no mods, Its just CoD 4 with new maps & weapons but it's worse ! so it's boring too !!!
  33. AUSC
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    Singleplayer is intense but too short and just spam your weapons to get hundreds of kills, multiplayer is BROKEN, out of 30 online games i have had 7 non-lag the rest i can bearly move and then when the host gets kicked the game freaks outs and i get migration errors. PATHETIC.
  34. MN
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I absolutely refuse to purchase a game of this caliber when the developer has so clearly chosen to inconvenience me for no reason. This game is a clear step down from the previous rendition, and one that seems to simply be pandering to the lowest common denominator, both in terms of story and in terms of acceptable multiplayer. Long story short, I wouldn't be paid to play this game, I absolutely refuse to purchase a game of this caliber when the developer has so clearly chosen to inconvenience me for no reason. This game is a clear step down from the previous rendition, and one that seems to simply be pandering to the lowest common denominator, both in terms of story and in terms of acceptable multiplayer. Long story short, I wouldn't be paid to play this game, especially considering it is a direct and blatant step down from COD4.… Expand
  35. W.
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    I play it for the single player,not for the multiplayer.The campaign is still great as COD4(though a little bit short). Still a EPIC game. Without dedicated server doesn't influence my mood. I can still play multi with joy .And for those who is disappointed about IWnet,I think there are some solution in the future,try to be happy with this game!
  36. MikeW
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I own this game. It is a great looking game. It is really nothing more than an expansion however. The story mode is SHORT. The multiplayer is almost exactly like MW1. The lack of dedicated servers is a huge issue. Not being able to choose your ping is ridiculous. In team fortress 2, the home team almost always wins when there is a ping disparity, therefore ping affects performance. Since I own this game. It is a great looking game. It is really nothing more than an expansion however. The story mode is SHORT. The multiplayer is almost exactly like MW1. The lack of dedicated servers is a huge issue. Not being able to choose your ping is ridiculous. In team fortress 2, the home team almost always wins when there is a ping disparity, therefore ping affects performance. Since you cannot choose your ping, this will adversely affect performance. Moreover, what about modding weapon skins, sprays and things of that nature? TF2 has all of these things but Valve doesn't have piracy or cheating problems. I play TF2 40 hours per week and almost never see somebody that is cheating. Why has IW turned this game into trash?… Expand
  37. AaronH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The lack of dedicated servers, leaning, modding community, multi-player functionality, and short storyline made me really wish I hadn't spent the money on this. The graphics were OK, but they hardly did anything to make the game enjoyable. This game is the epitome of poor developer decision, and was not worth my money at all.
  38. DoomGuy
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    -only 5 hour long campaign -no dedicated servers -they gave everything a brown colour to hide bad graphics -generic shooting game with no new aspects what so ever The fact that these "official revieuwers" all gave it such a high score obviously shows that SOME PEOPLE were given some money when nobody was watching. I mean, seriously? 60 dollarsfor a 5 hour campaign?do the math, people. -only 5 hour long campaign -no dedicated servers -they gave everything a brown colour to hide bad graphics -generic shooting game with no new aspects what so ever The fact that these "official revieuwers" all gave it such a high score obviously shows that SOME PEOPLE were given some money when nobody was watching. I mean, seriously? 60 dollarsfor a 5 hour campaign?do the math, people. This means you're paying more than 10 dollars per hour of gameplay. Sure, there's also online, but when they try to get away with stuff like NO DEDICATED SERVERS, it's just ridiculous. They made this game with as only purpose making money and had no regard for the quality of the game itself. The sad part is that there's still thousands of people who will buy it anyway, no matter what people tell them.… Expand
  39. Daniel
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't even try the multiplayer yet.… Expand
  40. MisterPI
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Big sh*t. No dedicated server, 9x9 player max, 100ping, no serious international war clan (cause if you are italian and if you have to play VS Swedish, i explain, if italians host the game they will have 0 (for the host) -> 40-60ping (for italian players) and swedish players will have something like 100-150 ping. What is cool for a multiplayer game wich havent a fucking dedicated server Big sh*t. No dedicated server, 9x9 player max, 100ping, no serious international war clan (cause if you are italian and if you have to play VS Swedish, i explain, if italians host the game they will have 0 (for the host) -> 40-60ping (for italian players) and swedish players will have something like 100-150 ping. What is cool for a multiplayer game wich havent a fucking dedicated server support ... nothing ... take your game IW and put it yourself in your proper ass, THIEVES !! … Expand
  41. AnonAnon
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Lol At Ben H.'s review. I shall try to deconstruct your main argument. >Most of these votes are becuase of some people wanted more than 18 players, so they can cheat there way in the ranks and spawn kill That's not cheating. That's just complaining that you can't get a kill just because everyone else is killing everyone else so either cry more or actually try to be Lol At Ben H.'s review. I shall try to deconstruct your main argument. >Most of these votes are becuase of some people wanted more than 18 players, so they can cheat there way in the ranks and spawn kill That's not cheating. That's just complaining that you can't get a kill just because everyone else is killing everyone else so either cry more or actually try to be more skillful. There are numerous guides and tips on how to handle this so I will not give you any as you can search it yourself. And it should be difficult to spawn kill as there isn't a specific point where everyone spawns as it always changes. Dedicated servers are a necessity to pc gaming as it is precisely what makes it different, multiplayer wise, from consoles. Without this, the game is pretty much a console port and if I wanted a console port, I would have bought a console game. Singleplayer is short and as awesome as the previous game but it still gets 0/10 from me because the multiplayer was what I was looking forward to, not the campaign missions. In short, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME ON PC IF YOU SUPPORT PC GAMING.… Expand
  42. VarunN
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Very unsatisfactory game. Extremely short campaign (less than 5 hours, which makes it shorter than most expansion packs) yet it costs $60, which is $10 more than a full game which typically has 15+ hours of gameplay. Also, very, very poor multiplayer experience because you cannot select which server to join, but are instead connected to a random player's computer. Very high lag on Very unsatisfactory game. Extremely short campaign (less than 5 hours, which makes it shorter than most expansion packs) yet it costs $60, which is $10 more than a full game which typically has 15+ hours of gameplay. Also, very, very poor multiplayer experience because you cannot select which server to join, but are instead connected to a random player's computer. Very high lag on all matches, and only 9 players per team max. I cannot emphasise how bad multiplayer is, it's a complete deal-breaker. So ultimately you have a game with horrible, unplayable multiplayer and an extremely short single player campaign. Do not waste your money on this game.… Expand
  43. BAlexander
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This is a major failure from top to bottom. This is a straight console port with little to no enhancement what so ever. The high setting doesn't look any different than the console versions! Matchmaking on IWnet screws over anyone outside of the USA and dooms them to lag hell. This does NOT live up to the standards of the PC platform. Shame on Infinity Ward and Activision for this travesty.
  44. ChronicAdam
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Activision has totally ruined the game experience for the pc community. They thought they knew what the pc gamers wanted when for all these years they've only ever concentrated on console gamers. Call of Duty was basically created by pc gamers, its sad to see them forgetting that. They went to a mental disability institute to get their facts and said they were making it better for Activision has totally ruined the game experience for the pc community. They thought they knew what the pc gamers wanted when for all these years they've only ever concentrated on console gamers. Call of Duty was basically created by pc gamers, its sad to see them forgetting that. They went to a mental disability institute to get their facts and said they were making it better for us. They only did all this to make more money although it seems to have worked the other way around and more and more people will go and buy Bfbc2 and other games coming out soon.… Expand
  45. BobJ
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    COD4 MW all over again but even more ADHD this time. And no dedicated servers for the sequel to one of the most successful online shooters of all time? This game is a joke.
  46. MarkD
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Epic Fail. This game sucks (PC-wise) so bad it's ridiculous. It's a direct console port with the same stupid achievement and requirements to even obtain hardcore mode and such. No dedicated servers, stupid IWNet, blah blah the list goes on. Don't buy. Save your money for a real PC game, or just pick this up on a console where it belongs.
  47. Hauser
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    Unlike PC COD4, PC MW2 is a shooter for casual gamers only. The game forces you to spend way too much time finding decent 4 bar games and then the host disconnects, and suddenly you're in an unplayable 2 bar mess. Buy this for XBox if you like playing shooters sitting on your couch drinking a beer with the game on in split screen while Skyping your girlfriend, but by no means for PC Unlike PC COD4, PC MW2 is a shooter for casual gamers only. The game forces you to spend way too much time finding decent 4 bar games and then the host disconnects, and suddenly you're in an unplayable 2 bar mess. Buy this for XBox if you like playing shooters sitting on your couch drinking a beer with the game on in split screen while Skyping your girlfriend, but by no means for PC if you're a hardcore online shooter fan.… Expand
  48. MattW
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    COD is all about multiplayer. The ability to play with regular players on a server - to specific rules you like. Instead you getting spoonfed a generic anonymous MP experience. Really bizarre decision IW to remove stable professional servers and run everything on p2p from users home computers....If you're new to COD buy COD4. The multiplayer on this latest game will be dead quite COD is all about multiplayer. The ability to play with regular players on a server - to specific rules you like. Instead you getting spoonfed a generic anonymous MP experience. Really bizarre decision IW to remove stable professional servers and run everything on p2p from users home computers....If you're new to COD buy COD4. The multiplayer on this latest game will be dead quite quickly as you can't play internationally with the same players - COD4 and COD WAW will still going due the community they created and the ability to play however suits YOU the player (the customer - remember!).… Expand
  49. AlexW.
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    Multiplayer is wildly inconsistent; sometimes you'll find a host in your region, sometimes you won't. The times that you do are generally good, although some of the maps are cluttered and wasted with excessive rain (reminiscent of the rubbish Treyarch put in their maps). When you're unlucky, and you end up connecting to a host in America or the other side of Europe (if Multiplayer is wildly inconsistent; sometimes you'll find a host in your region, sometimes you won't. The times that you do are generally good, although some of the maps are cluttered and wasted with excessive rain (reminiscent of the rubbish Treyarch put in their maps). When you're unlucky, and you end up connecting to a host in America or the other side of Europe (if you're not in those regions) the game is completely unplayable and a total waste of time. SP is worth playing through, and the special-ops mode is fun too, but MP is what COD lives or dies on - and the PC version is terribly hit and miss. A total shame, especially since the option to filter out hosts by region would have made this so much better.… Expand
  50. PatrickB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Rehash of MW1 and nothing new at all. Internet revews were obviously payed by Activision / Bobby Kotick (Satan) to give this game a high score. Everything is exactly as it was in MW1 except a few things were left out like lean, etc. Dumbed down and for the same price. Disgraceful.
  51. WolfeP.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Horrid game, What the heck IW? No dedicated servers? No lean? No modding support? We need all this stuff for people to even be fun. No browser just laggy matchmaking? No taking ahold of the pc? No console? This is a PC, we need these to survive. Don't buy this on the PC you will be disappointed.
  52. MikeO
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Lets see, where to begin: Lag - Unbelievably horrendous at times. Last night, there were 12 players playing, and 6 of those twelve had yellow bars. It was like something out of Star Trek - people warping around the map, skipping, emptying clips into someone and not getting hit blips, etc. At one point a player actually JUMPED over 2 bullets from my .50 Cal. Yessiree bob. IW.NET sure Lets see, where to begin: Lag - Unbelievably horrendous at times. Last night, there were 12 players playing, and 6 of those twelve had yellow bars. It was like something out of Star Trek - people warping around the map, skipping, emptying clips into someone and not getting hit blips, etc. At one point a player actually JUMPED over 2 bullets from my .50 Cal. Yessiree bob. IW.NET sure leveled the playing field. Matchmaking: OH yeah! I love this matchmaking! Not being able to kick jackasses who like using words like "spic", "nigger" and/or "kike" because the person isn't playing the way they want to play. Not being able to go spectate in the middle of a match if something needs your attention around the house. The only option is to leave, which affects your score - you get docked if you leave a match early. The only recourse you have is to file a "report" (which, I have yet to find out how) which after you do, it'll probably take Valve/IW/Activision 2+ weeks to take action, if they decide to take action at all. Don't bother buying it. There are a ton of good alternatives coming out within the next 6-7 months: BF:BC2 & APB are two that immediately come to mind.… Expand
  53. MikeK
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I have yet to even buy this game, but I already give it a 0. See i was considering going and buying the game, despite THE ANGER i feel after I knew they removed dedicated servers, and all the other mess, plus jakcing up the price. But when I learned that also the game for Pc is reduced to 9 v 9 I RAGED SO HARD. Please people, do not support these jackasses for making such a horrible pile I have yet to even buy this game, but I already give it a 0. See i was considering going and buying the game, despite THE ANGER i feel after I knew they removed dedicated servers, and all the other mess, plus jakcing up the price. But when I learned that also the game for Pc is reduced to 9 v 9 I RAGED SO HARD. Please people, do not support these jackasses for making such a horrible pile of trash. Instead of using those 65$ to buy this garbage, use the money to blow your nose or wipe your ass. You would atleast get some use out of the money that way. I wish i could punch the VP in the face right now.… Expand
  54. ChrisS
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    I'm sure it is a great single player game. However, all the planning and preparation that my clan has done was for naught. Infinity Ward cares more about soft core gamers than the hard core. Lets see how long the soft core's interest holds. Me and Mine will be keeping our money, waiting for the next developer that listens.
  55. TerryS
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Has the potential to be a good game, however lack of the following things basically tie the hands of the competitive online multiplayer scene; No console Record function Dedicated servers Mod tools.... It's time IW listened to their supporters and financers.
  56. KentH
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The PC version of the game is a poor port of it's console cousin. Everything besides graphics has been dumbed down from it's predecessors. Online matches are p2p based: your gaming experience will depend on how good (or bad) the host's connection is. And the 9v9 limit is less than the smallest games we used to play online.
  57. Alex
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    It is very unfortunate that PC is now equated to the basic world of consoles. Not only do we pay the same ridiclous price, we also have to make do with no dedicated servers, outdated graphics, and a game which hasnt been changed all that much. I want my money back.
  58. FrancoisS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The gaming industry has become a breeding ground for Greedy corporates. First they make Console games almost double the price of pc games, then remove the father of Gaming (pc) by demoting it to console level and charging the same price. The greed continues in milking the industry for lack lustre DLC which should be either included in the game, and or editors made available so the The gaming industry has become a breeding ground for Greedy corporates. First they make Console games almost double the price of pc games, then remove the father of Gaming (pc) by demoting it to console level and charging the same price. The greed continues in milking the industry for lack lustre DLC which should be either included in the game, and or editors made available so the community can make their own content. Oh and dedicated servers have been available on all platforms, but only provided by Companies who care about the game and the industry more than their pockets.… Expand
  59. SeiferA
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This was probably the most horrible game I have seen in some time. No dedicated servers and no support for competitive gaming at all. Good job making this disaster. Worst game in years.
  60. BarryK
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Almost identical to the last game, I'm not too happy with paying $100+ AU for a game that is the same as one that I already own. If anything, this version has less features on the PC. My ping is through the roof due to no dedicated servers and controls like lean no longer work. The single player campaign lasted around 5 hours, and since the multiplayer is useless to me because of the Almost identical to the last game, I'm not too happy with paying $100+ AU for a game that is the same as one that I already own. If anything, this version has less features on the PC. My ping is through the roof due to no dedicated servers and controls like lean no longer work. The single player campaign lasted around 5 hours, and since the multiplayer is useless to me because of the horrible lag (I cannot connect to any games close enough not to be 200+ MS behind everyone else) I think I need to take this back to the store for a refund. If someone can patch in dedicated servers then this game may be a 6 or a 7 (its still just a rehash of an old game) but until then, its just 5 hours of play before its useless.… Expand
  61. B
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Way to completely cripple this game for PC users, IW. The price got raised up on the game and stripped of features like dedicated servers. I don't get why they'd cater to the PC crowd for CoD4 then completely backstab them with MW2.
  62. C
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Oh boy. 90% of the user reviewers here are ragetyping, consoleplaying small kids who can't appreciate a balanced FPS that doesn't have a 64 man orgy-fest in a small town, or amateur server hosters that restricts 90% of the game's content to suit themselves and their friends. Go back crying to your MW1 martyrdom orgy. We quality players prefer a game with balancement, Thanks.
  63. JoshuaD
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I won't even be buying this game because of the lame multiplayer for the PC. I was kinda excited to jump on board with a new shooter, but once I heard there would be no dedicated server support, no mods, and an 18 player limit. I decided to pass. If i want a controlled, non-customizable, game with just a few people I would buy an xbox and Halo. I play games on my pc for all the I won't even be buying this game because of the lame multiplayer for the PC. I was kinda excited to jump on board with a new shooter, but once I heard there would be no dedicated server support, no mods, and an 18 player limit. I decided to pass. If i want a controlled, non-customizable, game with just a few people I would buy an xbox and Halo. I play games on my pc for all the reasons that have been removed from this game. Thanks for saving my 60 bucks Infinity ward!… Expand
  64. PirateIt
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, no mod support, 9v9 dm, laggy online mode.... defeats the purpose of playing on the PC. Im giving the FU to IW and Activision by pirating the game. Very sad since I bought the PC and console versions of the first MW.
  65. JoaoR
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    "It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't "It's impossible to describe MW2, it's impossible to explain why it's a must-have game for everyone. I just call it EPIC. Yes, the story is short, but holy shit, it's intense. Take your favorite movie, add about 5 twists to the plot, and imagine you're controlling 3 or 4 of the major characters throughout the story. That's Modern Warfare 2. And I didn't even try the multiplayer yet." Yes Daniel, had you tried multiplayerd you woud have given it a 5.… Expand
  66. MarkH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    A true destruction of what was once a 21st century PC gaming classic. No leaning, no innovation, no dedicated servers, and an inflated pricetag. The purest slap in the face to the PC gaming community. Keep matchmaking on the consoles, developers. PC gamers don't need it and DEFINATELY don't WANT it.
  67. ZackB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, max player count 9v9, default and LOCKED FOV of 65, leaning around corners removed, shitty matchmaking service, no mods possible..... Why has Infinity Ward alienated the PC Gamers who are responsible for CoD being a successful franchise in the first place? Take everything logical and great about CoD 4 and throw it out the window.... thanks to consolized bs, this is No dedicated servers, max player count 9v9, default and LOCKED FOV of 65, leaning around corners removed, shitty matchmaking service, no mods possible..... Why has Infinity Ward alienated the PC Gamers who are responsible for CoD being a successful franchise in the first place? Take everything logical and great about CoD 4 and throw it out the window.... thanks to consolized bs, this is essentially a crappy console port. I want to love this game, I really do, in fact have been looking forward to it since it's announcement.... but how could they DESTROY the PC community like this, they obviously don't care and want to cater to the hordes of 360 halo nubs that don't know what a real FPS is.… Expand
  68. JonathanF
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Terrible plot, high production values. Mutliplayer on PC is terrible. Makes me wish for the days of Counter-Strike 1.3, back when games were good and not filled with random acts of console madness (ie everything explodes).
  69. AeviaA
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Lack of dedis, lack of modding, lack of games larger than 9v9, lack of a long lasting single player, lack of dev console, price increase, mandatory steam install, same engine as cod4.. not even worth a punchline.
  70. VinnieM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    They really screwed up the PC version. Don't trust the magazines and online sites that just slop up and repackage whatever their advertising department tells them to. With this game, Inifinity Wards sent one message to the PC community: "f**k you" I, for one, am going to send the same message back and not buy this piece of garbage.
  71. Karacan
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    With the multiplayer being a horrible experience for anyone outside the US (because you WILL get paired with US players all the time thanks to their automatic matchmaking), I honestly can't condone the game (the Single Player's length is a joke I hoped to never see again since that Unreal game where the main char kills himself at the end... failing to remember the name!) . With the multiplayer being a horrible experience for anyone outside the US (because you WILL get paired with US players all the time thanks to their automatic matchmaking), I honestly can't condone the game (the Single Player's length is a joke I hoped to never see again since that Unreal game where the main char kills himself at the end... failing to remember the name!) . It's quite clear that ActiVision paid their way into the high ranks. Disappointing for the integrity of the gaming industry.… Expand
  72. JackS
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Wow. Just wow. The single player is great don't get me wrong but the main thing that kept me playing COD4 was the fantastic multiplayer and IW just ****ed that up for this one. If I wanted a console online experience I would have bought this for my 360. 9v9, peer to peer, no mods and no dedicated severs is pathetic. I don't know how they could have made such a huge downgrade Wow. Just wow. The single player is great don't get me wrong but the main thing that kept me playing COD4 was the fantastic multiplayer and IW just ****ed that up for this one. If I wanted a console online experience I would have bought this for my 360. 9v9, peer to peer, no mods and no dedicated severs is pathetic. I don't know how they could have made such a huge downgrade from COD4. I hope the inevitable MW3 doesn't lower the bar again.… Expand
  73. caic
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    I myself have not played the game yet which explains the 5, a neutral score. That being said, how many of you people that gave this a score of 0 or 1 or 2 actually PLAYED the game? I'm not saying that all of you haven't played it yet, but seriously. Guys, stop jumping on the bandwagon; if you have absolutely no justification to rate this game, then don't rate it. Sure the I myself have not played the game yet which explains the 5, a neutral score. That being said, how many of you people that gave this a score of 0 or 1 or 2 actually PLAYED the game? I'm not saying that all of you haven't played it yet, but seriously. Guys, stop jumping on the bandwagon; if you have absolutely no justification to rate this game, then don't rate it. Sure the dedicated servers (or lack thereof) are a problem. In the end a game should stand up on its own merits. The only way to ascertain those merits is to actually PLAY the game first. So quit ranting and whining unless you actually have the right to. Meaning try the game before you bitch about it.… Expand
  74. StevenA
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    This is a brilliant game. I am all aware of the great problems about multiplayer, like no dedicated servers and only up to 18 players per map, but the singleplayer/Co-op is the best i have ever seen. The story is filled with little things, made in a fantastic way, it contains lots of levels, like the iceclimber, that makes you think the game is more than just FPS. And the speciel-orbs, This is a brilliant game. I am all aware of the great problems about multiplayer, like no dedicated servers and only up to 18 players per map, but the singleplayer/Co-op is the best i have ever seen. The story is filled with little things, made in a fantastic way, it contains lots of levels, like the iceclimber, that makes you think the game is more than just FPS. And the speciel-orbs, are brilliant work, giving lots of challenges, to even the best CoD gamer, and if you play with a friend, you can make spectacular teamwork. So if you are a fan of singleplayer, but this game.… Expand
  75. StuD
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Worthless MP...9v9...seriously? P2P networking?? Glad to see the dumbing down of the world has extended itself to the PC community. It's like the developers watched the movie Idiocracy and decided it would be a good idea to emulate that philosophy in this game. If ever there was a failboat it is IW and Activision.
  76. AllisonM
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    This rating is completely based on PC multiplayer only. IW has insulted the PC community, the ones who have made the COD series a hit. I'd like to see some real critic reviews here, not ones that completely avoid all talk of multiplayer. This is pathetic, but it deserves a zero in my books.
  77. DerikS
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers, a cap of 9v9, a mandatory download of Steam, and overall standard FPS gameplay makes this game not worth buying on either console or PC. The single play is less than 5 hours long and the "co-op" is only mission based. Since there's no mod/custom map support the re-playability of this game is next to none and so $60 for a game that's only going to give me No dedicated servers, a cap of 9v9, a mandatory download of Steam, and overall standard FPS gameplay makes this game not worth buying on either console or PC. The single play is less than 5 hours long and the "co-op" is only mission based. Since there's no mod/custom map support the re-playability of this game is next to none and so $60 for a game that's only going to give me about 8 hours of mediocre enjoyment is absurd! By far one of the biggest let downs of the year.… Expand
  78. KossakKossak
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Greedy IW disabled mods/maps made by community to charge us PC players for their DLC. No way - they won't get any money from me. Besides the game doesn't have much new content in comparison to cod4, for me it's not worth buying.
  79. IanH
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Single player is fun, I really enjoyed the maps, great for a blast through in an evening. The only problem is that once you run out of single player, you will be tempted to play online and then you get to discover what everyone is upset about. Multiplayer is awful.
  80. thorlord
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I bought this garbage to find that online play was disgustingly laggy, had fewer players per map, and no real customizations of gametypes provided by either me or the server (or lack of one) what baffles me is why a stripped down version of a potentially amazing game, costs $10 more than other games on the PC. patches wont save this garbage, the structure of its online play is flawed and I bought this garbage to find that online play was disgustingly laggy, had fewer players per map, and no real customizations of gametypes provided by either me or the server (or lack of one) what baffles me is why a stripped down version of a potentially amazing game, costs $10 more than other games on the PC. patches wont save this garbage, the structure of its online play is flawed and will soon drive gamers wanting an engaging, captivating experience to other FPS games offered. the single player is fun yes, but the CoD games used to be known for their amazing multiplayer games. its sad to see something so great fall so hard.… Expand
  81. Mike
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Infinity Ward treats the PC version and community like garbage. This is by far worse than any EA DRM such as Spore. What they did was gut all features that made the PC version of any game special, such as Dedicated Servers, Mod tools, Modifications period, and the graphic tooling a PC version gets. Instead they locked down everything in the name of IWnet so they can sell you DLC or map Infinity Ward treats the PC version and community like garbage. This is by far worse than any EA DRM such as Spore. What they did was gut all features that made the PC version of any game special, such as Dedicated Servers, Mod tools, Modifications period, and the graphic tooling a PC version gets. Instead they locked down everything in the name of IWnet so they can sell you DLC or map packs, and force you into DRM, controlling everything you do. Oh and they raised the price, did I mention that? Do not pick this up on PC!… Expand
  82. ChrisP
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    I don't know why this game is getting good reviews. but here are the main points you need to consider before buying this game - single player is fun i guess BUT IT ONLY LASTS 5 HOURS. if single player means that much to you then by all means spend $90 usd - MP is s*** 6v6 is not good (seriously 6v6 at least give us the choice to player in big servers). maps feel empty. terrible lag. I don't know why this game is getting good reviews. but here are the main points you need to consider before buying this game - single player is fun i guess BUT IT ONLY LASTS 5 HOURS. if single player means that much to you then by all means spend $90 usd - MP is s*** 6v6 is not good (seriously 6v6 at least give us the choice to player in big servers). maps feel empty. terrible lag. HUGE hitboxes. this is such a downgrade from modern warfare in every respect. - iw.net is a fail. no choice for host or game options. no future mods this game will be dead in a couple of weeks. THIS IS A BLATANT CONSOLE PORT and a terrible game to boot. I'm seriously happy i didn't buy this game (birthday gift) don't buy into all the reviewers hype the game just isn't worth 90 bucks. If this is what pc games are turning into then god help us.… Expand
  83. SamM
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    It's not that bad of a game. No really, it's not that bad if you put on goggles that make you think a piece of crap is a piece of candy. The Single Player makes no sense at all. Everything happens to fast with no explanation, it's just ridiculous. The multiplayer is flawed on the PC and the PS3, who didn't see that coming? even after that deleted post by an Infinity It's not that bad of a game. No really, it's not that bad if you put on goggles that make you think a piece of crap is a piece of candy. The Single Player makes no sense at all. Everything happens to fast with no explanation, it's just ridiculous. The multiplayer is flawed on the PC and the PS3, who didn't see that coming? even after that deleted post by an Infinity Ward developer saying the PS3 is a turd? This game was simply made to give IW and Activision big bucks so they can ruin the industry even more than it already is.… Expand
  84. BobS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    Even though the lack of dedicated servers and modding capabilites mw2 is still a good game. The single player is a bit short but its awsome. And also from what i see you cant make maps either. Come on IW, havent you learned?
  85. WunH.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    I was up in arms when i heard about the changes IW was making. But rather than bitch and whine and act like a little spoiled kid- i walked into BEst Buy and bought a copy to see for myself what all the fuss was. I dove into the single player campaign for about an hour and it was amazing. With DX10 At 1920 x 1080 with max settings it looks insanely good and was very playable- so its not I was up in arms when i heard about the changes IW was making. But rather than bitch and whine and act like a little spoiled kid- i walked into BEst Buy and bought a copy to see for myself what all the fuss was. I dove into the single player campaign for about an hour and it was amazing. With DX10 At 1920 x 1080 with max settings it looks insanely good and was very playable- so its not 100 hours long like dragon age - waah - so what it is still an amazing experience. Then i tried the multi-player and it was smooth and able to get me into TDM and FFA games quickly without me having to find the lowest ping - then look for a populated server- then find one that has punkbuster, etc. That crap is gone and in its place is a system that gets you in the game with a click. I got into a TDM game that was 12 vs 12 and i had no lag and the map was the perfect size for the teams. Its actually so much better than i thought it was going to be- no more random lagged out 32 player spawn and die frustration. This game actually throws you a bone if u are getting spawn killed over and over by giving you a 10 second massive health boost to get you out of the danger areas and back into the fight making it more fun and less frustrating. Then there are the new weapons and perks and the cool special ops campaigns- i had a blast playing thru those and can see alot of replayability there. The whiners will always whine but as a hard-core PC gamer i say "more PEW PEW and less QQ" this game is my new favorite game this year - next to Dragon Age Origins, and RE5, and NFS Shift. I approached it with an open mind and tried to empty my cup to see what they were going for with this new COD and I for one appreciate what they have done. Nice Job IW- i thought it was gonna be kinda shitty with the smaller team size and the IWnet and i was wrong. I am having a hard time stopping playing but i gotta be up for work in 5 hours. Do yourself a favor and dont listen to the whiners who dont want innovation or change- hell i bet they still are running Windows XP and an old Nvidia 6600 which would make me grumpy and whiney too. Great frackin game- nuff said. Peace out.… Expand
  86. ShoneL
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    60 bucks for 4 hour SP and unusable MP. And once again holly and God given US Army is saving world form evil and satanistic russians or whoever is not with USA. How much money did IW get for this propaganda...I wish them very short carrier after this.
  87. TimB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Their is no raisin to play this game at all. it doesnt have servers and the only thing it has over 360 version is mouse control. if i wanted to control a mouse id just go to an animal testing lab with an anal mind probe or something. 360 version is better but still sucks. most fps suck ass except halo so thats not surprising. call of duty has always been a casual game played by only kids Their is no raisin to play this game at all. it doesnt have servers and the only thing it has over 360 version is mouse control. if i wanted to control a mouse id just go to an animal testing lab with an anal mind probe or something. 360 version is better but still sucks. most fps suck ass except halo so thats not surprising. call of duty has always been a casual game played by only kids and useless old fart world war 2 veterans.… Expand
  88. MC
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Short derivative singleplayer campaign and multiplayer features that have gone backwards since MW1 for more than a full price game? This is barely an expansion pack. This isn't MW2, it's MW1.2. No, wait, multiplayer's been downgraded so it's MW0.8. Save yourself some money and stick with MW1, you won't regret buying MW1.
  89. OshiZ.
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    SP is great but MP was fail, alot of great features has been throw away. when host leave game stop 5 sec to restart, 9v9 cap, when change host sometime lag sometime not, no lean, no mod. If you enjoy large battle like me in CoD4 I suggest you to find other game or stick with CoD4.
  90. JohnL
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Pros - ummm.... Cons - Very short campaign (pay more get less?) no lean in multiplayer (pay more get less?) no dedi servers for mp (pay more get less?) no mod tools (pay more get less?) realistically, they raised the price cause they knew it would be a "hit" game, and completely skewed the pc community over. Yes, there are the select few who are completely oblivious to the drawbacks of Pros - ummm.... Cons - Very short campaign (pay more get less?) no lean in multiplayer (pay more get less?) no dedi servers for mp (pay more get less?) no mod tools (pay more get less?) realistically, they raised the price cause they knew it would be a "hit" game, and completely skewed the pc community over. Yes, there are the select few who are completely oblivious to the drawbacks of not having dedicated servers or very basic features in games, those are the people that try to ruin it for the rest of us. We as a pc gaming community deserve better than this hogwash. It dosent matter how good a game is in theory, take all the good things out of it and your left with a bucket full of fish... official reviews rank this game as 94 overall, the user score is 1.3 after 866 votes, that says it all in my opinion.… Expand
  91. IWSucks
    Nov 12, 2009
    3
    I got this game for free, Dont ask. I had previously cancelled my pre order but free is free so I gave it a try. Single player is great alot of fun, visually one of the best games out there and it runs flawlessy on a one year old system. Now Multiplayer, while it is fun and you could see the potential of what this game could have been. I love team death match but come on capped at 6 vs 6 I got this game for free, Dont ask. I had previously cancelled my pre order but free is free so I gave it a try. Single player is great alot of fun, visually one of the best games out there and it runs flawlessy on a one year old system. Now Multiplayer, while it is fun and you could see the potential of what this game could have been. I love team death match but come on capped at 6 vs 6 the maps are clearly large enough to support double that. This will offer some fun but that will wain pretty quickly with no mods, no console, no servers no CONTROL over anything. I had to go to the bathroom during a match but couldnt, I am still waiting for a email from IW for permission to wipe. Another thing is that the game is already hacked, there are videos out there showing it, I have already experienced as because of the match making service I am playing with the same 20 people all the time and just have to tolerate the hacker its quite annoying. For free this is not that bad of a game, If is was my money I was spending it would have been placed on Bad Company 2. Dice still embraces the PC community.… Expand
  92. Azakiel
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Terrible plot, high production values. Mutliplayer on PC is terrible. Makes me wish for the days of Counter-Strike 1.3, back when games were good and not filled with random acts of console madness (ie everything explodes). VAC - its joke (wallhack working).
  93. ToddL
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    I purchased this game hoping it would be a successor to earlier versions. However, the campaign was quite short and the multi-player is so ill equipped it made for no replay value. If you get in a game, it's usually very laggy, you jerk around the screen. If you manage to get a host, you can't really kill him much or he'll just quit, then you're back to square one I purchased this game hoping it would be a successor to earlier versions. However, the campaign was quite short and the multi-player is so ill equipped it made for no replay value. If you get in a game, it's usually very laggy, you jerk around the screen. If you manage to get a host, you can't really kill him much or he'll just quit, then you're back to square one finding a new game. Infinity Ward forgot to make anti-cheat protection and there's rampant 'wall hacking' and 'aimbotting' going around. It's not worth it. I would suggest trying Modern Warfare 1, it's of higher quality than this.… Expand
  94. VincentC
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    Singleplayer is pretty, and the shortest damn thing you will every play, multiplauer is choppy, does not feel like a PC shooter, with out leaning those who are experienced CS or CoD players will feel an entire level of your strategy is missing, there is absolutely server lag, so the entire purpose of IWnet is obviously not to best serve the gamer, but IW.
  95. ThomasR
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    To be honest, I love this game. I was a big fan of COD4, and am now an even bigger one of MW2. It's SP is incredibly well made, and it's MP is better than ever. I am a PC gamer at heart, and I was slightly disappointed when they removed dedicated servers. However, due to where I live, it is often hard for me to find a server offering me a decent ping. Now, with matchmaking, I am To be honest, I love this game. I was a big fan of COD4, and am now an even bigger one of MW2. It's SP is incredibly well made, and it's MP is better than ever. I am a PC gamer at heart, and I was slightly disappointed when they removed dedicated servers. However, due to where I live, it is often hard for me to find a server offering me a decent ping. Now, with matchmaking, I am almost always getting 3 or 4 (4 = best) bars for my latency. It never lags. The weapons, attachments, perks, maps, everything make up an awesome MP experience. Despite the lack of dedicated servers and other MP limitations, I'm having more fun in MW2 than I did in COD4 for all those years. Definitely recommend a purchase if you can see past the bias reviews from people hurt by the removal of dedicated servers.… Expand
  96. DavidA
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    Wow, for a moment there... I almost considered paying $59 for a PC game. If I was to base my decision on critic reviews only, I would have made a huge mistake. Thankfully, I was able to rely on the reviews of those who unfortunately were blindsided by Infinity Ward. I own both COD4 and COD5 (COD4 being the best) with both games being purchased for the sole purpose of playing online Wow, for a moment there... I almost considered paying $59 for a PC game. If I was to base my decision on critic reviews only, I would have made a huge mistake. Thankfully, I was able to rely on the reviews of those who unfortunately were blindsided by Infinity Ward. I own both COD4 and COD5 (COD4 being the best) with both games being purchased for the sole purpose of playing online matches. I would have purchased this game as well; if, the online component was at least comparable. Seriously, no dedicated servers? Mods? 18 player limit? Perhaps those who pre-purchased on Steam can request a refund and buy a good game such as L4D2... and save $15 in the process.… Expand
  97. IWFails
    Nov 13, 2009
    0
    IW is now subject to bean counters and stuffy execs who don't give a damn about actual gaming but only how they can milk every penny out of you. Now they just have a bunch of angry customers who have a choice to go elsewhere and are doing that. EPIC FAIL IW. I hope IW doesn't keep making PC games, until they can deliver what the PC market is asking for loud and clear. These IW is now subject to bean counters and stuffy execs who don't give a damn about actual gaming but only how they can milk every penny out of you. Now they just have a bunch of angry customers who have a choice to go elsewhere and are doing that. EPIC FAIL IW. I hope IW doesn't keep making PC games, until they can deliver what the PC market is asking for loud and clear. These include.. Dedicated servers, anti cheat, advanced server console with banning/kicking/voting, mod support, demo recording and remote TV, good server browser, etc etc.. IW treats us like 3rd class citizens. Just don't buy MW2 unless you only care for the adolescent single player on rails with lots of fake-looking explosions. Note, it's rather obvious a lot of the review sites are shills for IW and the rest of the gaming industry. I am not angry at review sites for trying to make a living and selling their review score but just don't trust their reviews and obviously biased statements which gloss over the very flawed MP parts of this game. I really hope this trend of consolifying PC games does not continue. I won't buy this game and I insist that IW correct their mistakes.… Expand
  98. ReneV
    Nov 13, 2009
    1
    Played multiplayer 2 hours straight and completed the campaign in 7 hours on the 'Veteran' difficulty (the hardest). Multiplayer is utter shite. Automatically chooses to connect to random people around the world within decent ping range (100+/-ms). You get no choice, no dedicated servers, nothing. It's always random whom you end up playing with. Seriously, give us back the Played multiplayer 2 hours straight and completed the campaign in 7 hours on the 'Veteran' difficulty (the hardest). Multiplayer is utter shite. Automatically chooses to connect to random people around the world within decent ping range (100+/-ms). You get no choice, no dedicated servers, nothing. It's always random whom you end up playing with. Seriously, give us back the standard SERVER BROWSER for shite sake! It is such a common standard to include a server browser in ANY type of PC game with online multiplayer. If steam gave refunds, I'd take it for this game and buy Modern Warfare 1 instead. I am seriously dissappointed in Infinity Ward and Modern Warfare 2. The campaign was decent though with lots of good moments - but it's WAAAAAY too short! Should have been a cheap expansion for the original Modern Warfare instead of a 'full' 60 dollar game... Not impressed.… Expand
  99. AkihiroK
    Nov 13, 2009
    4
    The tenth comes around the corner and gleefully I await the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. I don't go online to see what people are saying about it. I don't read the petitions about not buying the game. I usually do, so why don't I this time. Well, it's simple, I trusted Infinity Ward. Notice I said trusted, not trust. That would be long in the past. The The tenth comes around the corner and gleefully I await the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. I don't go online to see what people are saying about it. I don't read the petitions about not buying the game. I usually do, so why don't I this time. Well, it's simple, I trusted Infinity Ward. Notice I said trusted, not trust. That would be long in the past. The single player campaign was an interesting experience, drawing you into the story in the beginning. It seems to start off where its predecessor left off. Terrorist, check, secret military organization, check, lots of violence, double check. The story starts to make no sense about half way through, falling into chaos by the end. You beat one of two majorly bad men, but that leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. You only get to kill one of the two, seemingly leaving it open for a sequel. How long does this campaign take? For me around three hours at the default difficulty. If one only bought the game for the single player experience, they would be very disappointed with the bang they got for the buck. But that isn't the case for the cod series. I know I bought them for the multiplayer. At least since COD4. All in all id rate the single player experience at a 5 out of ten. I was not overly impressed, but it's not as bad as it could have been. Now for the multiplayer review. I would have to say, I am not impressed. For now let us set aside all of the debates about dedicated servers, and all of the controversy over the decision to cut it. I began my first match of multiplayer fairly fast. The matchmaking removed the ability to search for the best server, instead it "automated" this. Fine, i'd prefer to search for one, but I am willing to give this a shot. I sit an the lobby for about a minute and I am in my first Free-For-All game of COD:MW2. The pace seemed slow, but I attributed that to my lack of playtime. Somehow, I ended up first in score, I win the match. Great, no. Not really. I wasn't excited, but again I blamed this on my lack of play time. Two days later, I write this review. I see all of the negative comments being made, and if you haven't, I recommend going to the Infinity Ward forums and seeing what the people are saying in the pc section. It's amazing how slighted alot of PC Gamers feel. Admittedly IW said there would be dedicated servers. They didn't deliver this, instead you're hosting off of one of the people you're playing with. This causes issues of course, especially lag. Hopefully when your playing, the host doesn't leave. If they do you have in my experience a fifty fifty chance of the game ending. Not so good. I also noticed some issues with host migration, in fact when you see this error. It will direct you towards an Infinity Ward web page, explaining that your router may be the cause. What they aren't saying on there is, that it may have selected a host other than yourself who hasn't left their computer completely open to the wilds of the internet. Now, for all of the anger and hatred being directed at Infinity Ward. I understand some feel mistreated, especially since IW got it's start and popularity from the PC Gaming community. But don't forget, they are a business first and foremost. This means that alot of people got together and made this decision before launch. That being said, removing the ability for the community to create content is, in my humble opinion, a mistake, and one that you will see with future releases. I won't take the time to argue why or why not dedicated servers are important. I will just say that they are a better idea than peer-to-peer, and client hosting. I wait and hope that like left for dead, they patch and allow us to have dedicated servers that we may pick from. I will also say, that since I purchased this game and have played it online, I am very disappointed with the community I have played with. While there are a few people that understand teamwork, they are few and far between. When I play any of the First Person Shooters that I own, which is alot, I have the ability to play one specific servers, and take part in many communities. I have the choice, I am not lumped in with people I don't know, I am allowed my choice of map, settings, ect. This is a blow to the PC Gaming community, in an epic way. I suppose I will finish this thought with laughter at the quote I recently read from an interview with IW staff. While I won't post the quote here, you must be crazy to think that gamers want to play a game exactly how YOU think they should, not how they want to. We don't live in a communist dictatorship. We can choose a different company's game. Overall I would give the multiplayer portion of COD:MW2 a very low 3.5 out of 10. This brings the average and overall score for the game to a 4.25.… Expand
  100. NhoyB
    Nov 13, 2009
    4
    I bought the game; I had the previous COD4:MW title, and I'm really dissapointed. For $59.99 and a 5hour campaign in Normal, that would have been fair enough for me, considering the Multiplayer experience on the previous one; now all that FUN is now replaced by frustration and connection problems on IWnet. In my experience, always had this high ping which is represented by short red I bought the game; I had the previous COD4:MW title, and I'm really dissapointed. For $59.99 and a 5hour campaign in Normal, that would have been fair enough for me, considering the Multiplayer experience on the previous one; now all that FUN is now replaced by frustration and connection problems on IWnet. In my experience, always had this high ping which is represented by short red bar, and I'm always being redirected to a new Host; like for every 10mins which is very annoying. It really takes the FUN out. For 59.99 with a short campaign and no dedicated server support. It's too much. In my eyes the Graphics and Sound isn't that much of a change from the previous one. The campaign is kinda exciting though, and you will surely be wanting more.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PC Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. 1UP
    91
    The PC version of Modern Warfare 2 is identical to the console versions in almost every way, and that's actually the problem. PC gamers have a certain expectation for online shooters. Removing dedicated server and user mod support from a game that's already $10 more than its predecessor seriously hinders the long term appeal for me.
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  2. Thunderbolt
    90
    Modern Warfare 2 will leave you breathless.
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  3. GamingExcellence
    92
    It looks better, it plays better, the story is more intense and the multiplayer is more inviting. And with the inclusion of SpecOps, the longevity of this game is sure to have increased as well.
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