Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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  1. JasonK
    Dec 20, 2009
    3
    IW supposedly 'balanced' MW2 multiplayer, but the end result was anything but balance. Tactical nukes in less than 1 minute of game play is not balanced. COD4 and COD5 are balanced for the most part and allow 48 player games. I have been playing on the PC and every time I play I see multiple 8th-10th prestige mode players in game. The only game type that has enough players is IW supposedly 'balanced' MW2 multiplayer, but the end result was anything but balance. Tactical nukes in less than 1 minute of game play is not balanced. COD4 and COD5 are balanced for the most part and allow 48 player games. I have been playing on the PC and every time I play I see multiple 8th-10th prestige mode players in game. The only game type that has enough players is Ground War. How can you release a shooter in 2009 that only allows 18 player games?… Expand
  2. TheCapulet
    Dec 20, 2009
    0
    Single player was a string of repetitive cliches with no real story telling element. Your only clue to what's actually happening is the unimportant loading screens. Not only that, the SP lasts only 3.5 to 4 hours for even semi experienced players. Multiplayer resembles something that a game developer went out of their way to destroy before the game was even out of the gates. If Single player was a string of repetitive cliches with no real story telling element. Your only clue to what's actually happening is the unimportant loading screens. Not only that, the SP lasts only 3.5 to 4 hours for even semi experienced players. Multiplayer resembles something that a game developer went out of their way to destroy before the game was even out of the gates. If you're planning on getting this game, don't.… Expand
  3. andrewk
    Dec 29, 2009
    1
    I can't give it a 0 because admittedly I did enjoy the single player regardless of the silly plot. But at the end of the day I bought the game chiefly for the multiplayer, and with no dedicated servers and horrible matchmaking BS, I just can't enjoy it at all. Hardcore players beware. If you enjoyed the MW1 multiplayer, then you're better off just continuing to play that. I can't give it a 0 because admittedly I did enjoy the single player regardless of the silly plot. But at the end of the day I bought the game chiefly for the multiplayer, and with no dedicated servers and horrible matchmaking BS, I just can't enjoy it at all. Hardcore players beware. If you enjoyed the MW1 multiplayer, then you're better off just continuing to play that. This is worse in almost every way. And for $60? It's a pure waste of money.… Expand
  4. JonathanA
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    Great Singleplayer storyline that ties in well with COD4. Excelent graphics and visual effects. Multiplayer has plenty of customization, playablility, and also very realistic in my opinion.
  5. BillV
    Dec 31, 2009
    0
    Mulitplayer is filled with hackers, and neither valve nor VAC nor IWnet do anything to help stop it. The matchmaking system is horrible and can end up playing the same map over and over with random people who never talk. All they need to do is get dedicated servers where you can choose what map you want and where admins can ban the hackers. This, however, is probably not going to happen Mulitplayer is filled with hackers, and neither valve nor VAC nor IWnet do anything to help stop it. The matchmaking system is horrible and can end up playing the same map over and over with random people who never talk. All they need to do is get dedicated servers where you can choose what map you want and where admins can ban the hackers. This, however, is probably not going to happen ever. 2/3 of the time this game is a 10 out of 10, that other 1/3 of the time when hackers are trying to out hack eachother makes this game a 0/10… Expand
  6. BrianV
    Dec 31, 2009
    6
    I'm reviewing the single&mutliplayer parts of MW2 on the PC: The single player was very good, very entertaining and not repetitive. i would give the single player a 9,8 (-0,2 for the short game and the weird blood-effect what looks like paint). However the multiplayer... everything about the 'inside' of it is very good: the perks, weapons maps etc. But wow dit infinity ward I'm reviewing the single&mutliplayer parts of MW2 on the PC: The single player was very good, very entertaining and not repetitive. i would give the single player a 9,8 (-0,2 for the short game and the weird blood-effect what looks like paint). However the multiplayer... everything about the 'inside' of it is very good: the perks, weapons maps etc. But wow dit infinity ward screw the multiplayer up with their IW-network! it just doesn't work, as simple as that! i found myself one time waiting 15 minutes for that damn thing to connect me! also playing with friends often gives me trouble too. And the game itself is kind of ruined by the nerds playing. camp,camp,camp it realy annoys me. i give it a 2 for the maps, weapons etc. but the rest is just ruïned! that makes an average of 6 for the whole game… Expand
  7. Vince
    Dec 31, 2009
    4
    COD6 is way too short. When I played this game on hardened, its so freakin frustrating, no leaning!!!. How could they remove leaning as it helps the player to avoid heavy fire from the enemies on the game. what is activision or IW thinkin bout this? and anyways the story for the SP is good. im shocked when I saw price was still alive. multiplayer content is sooooo horrible! no dedicated COD6 is way too short. When I played this game on hardened, its so freakin frustrating, no leaning!!!. How could they remove leaning as it helps the player to avoid heavy fire from the enemies on the game. what is activision or IW thinkin bout this? and anyways the story for the SP is good. im shocked when I saw price was still alive. multiplayer content is sooooo horrible! no dedicated servers, no good anti cheat systems. and btw why do they sell this in the 60 bucks range?! its darn expensive and we players expected alot from this game. oh my... IW let us down for the first time. its better playing MW1 for multiplayer or SP.… Expand
  8. Anon
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    Anyone who gave this game 8 or higher is obviously an xbox fanboy or a noob to pc gaming. You kiddies shouldn't even be playing an M rated game anyway. The game's single player is just a rail-shooter disguised as an fps. The multiplayer is terrible, it's understandable that console kiddies need a one button procedure for joining games because a server browser is "too Anyone who gave this game 8 or higher is obviously an xbox fanboy or a noob to pc gaming. You kiddies shouldn't even be playing an M rated game anyway. The game's single player is just a rail-shooter disguised as an fps. The multiplayer is terrible, it's understandable that console kiddies need a one button procedure for joining games because a server browser is "too complicated" for them, but why did they bring this failed model to us PC gamers? This game's been totally nerfed and dumbed down for the masses of casuals and retards out there, sadly they don't know any better and have no idea what they're missing out on. Another IW ruined this game is so they could force PC gamers to pay $10 for every new map pack and other lame DLC. I guess game developers are getting greedy after seeing how much money can be made off of xbox kiddies who use mommies credit card to buy DLC, so now they are trying to milk money out of PC gamers too. Sorry IW, your scam isn't going to work, PC gamers know better amd are not as stupid as xbox or ps3 gamers.… Expand
  9. BrianS
    Dec 30, 2009
    0
    MW2 Is nothing but WORTHLESS garbage! Their example of exciting and different from the console version was "KEYBOARD AND MOUSE SUPPORT!!!" for crying out loud games 20 years old had that! I loved COD4:MW because you could host your OWN servers, mod the game (SUCH AS THE STARWARS GALACTIC WARFARE MOD!!) to play how you wanted to play it, make it YOUR game, play with your own friends and MW2 Is nothing but WORTHLESS garbage! Their example of exciting and different from the console version was "KEYBOARD AND MOUSE SUPPORT!!!" for crying out loud games 20 years old had that! I loved COD4:MW because you could host your OWN servers, mod the game (SUCH AS THE STARWARS GALACTIC WARFARE MOD!!) to play how you wanted to play it, make it YOUR game, play with your own friends and have FUN, not some predesigned bullcrap that IW is trying to force on PC users.… Expand
  10. RenewN
    Dec 3, 2009
    4
    The Sp is short but good like a portal game the spec op is good and can give replay value but most people buy the game is for the multiplayer the vac system is alittle bad and hackers are problem but geting rid of dedi got rid of basicly the community sure it made every one go to a some what even playing field but some people want to play better people to get better and some people play The Sp is short but good like a portal game the spec op is good and can give replay value but most people buy the game is for the multiplayer the vac system is alittle bad and hackers are problem but geting rid of dedi got rid of basicly the community sure it made every one go to a some what even playing field but some people want to play better people to get better and some people play to talk to people somtimes i sometimes go to servers and go to spec just to talk and geting rid of lean was bad to me because i like lean and geting rid of the 60 max is bad because some people like the game to be chaotic and want large team battles but other then that they improved the MP they made the perks better customization of kill streak is cool no more martygrom spaming and the knife is not so glitched before so if your a player who like a even game dont like to talk and live in a populated place then go a head buy it if not then dont i gave it a 4 because it is a HUGE change and the negitives outweigh the postitives if you do not reach the requirement said 2 sentances ago then dont buy.… Expand
  11. CorteXPL
    Dec 31, 2009
    5
    Good game, not good for PC
  12. Alexa
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    This is just another one of those games that all the fags who are too insecure in their own masculinity to buy real video games, much less talk to girls, gets. I think the fact that people "don't care" about the un-dedicated servers issue just proves that they either have no spine, no brain, or no dick. Anyway you put it, they're not worth listening to.
  13. Painkiller300
    Dec 30, 2009
    8
    Well if you are able to look past the not having dedicated servers. (-1) and the 60$ price tag for the PC (-1) (and really wtf was with that) This game is great. The single player is fun and full of twist. and the co-op is balanced if you want to play with a friend or try it solo.The Juggernauts are a bit OP but thats why there Juggernauts.
  14. FrazerS
    Dec 3, 2009
    0
    As Yahtzee said in his review about this game; "it's about 6 hours long but cutting out all my deaths, all the plot points which didn't make sense and all the time hiding behind walls waiting for blood to fall off of my face and it comes to about 15 minutes". For the price it is, it's terrible in value for money and i'm sure i'm not the only one who realises that As Yahtzee said in his review about this game; "it's about 6 hours long but cutting out all my deaths, all the plot points which didn't make sense and all the time hiding behind walls waiting for blood to fall off of my face and it comes to about 15 minutes". For the price it is, it's terrible in value for money and i'm sure i'm not the only one who realises that masking a game in good graphics doesn't make the gameplay any better. The fact that dedicated servers aren't around clearly shows that Robert Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, has finally gone insane and wants to drain as much money out of this dying cash cow as possible while saving as much money as possible such as putting no effort into the PC version and keeping it as a console port. Last time i buy a Call of Duty game, i'm going back to Battlefield.… Expand
  15. marine0352
    Dec 4, 2009
    3
    It's very meh. The single player was okay, nothing to write home about. Graphics looked nice I suppose. Total lack of flexibility in multiplayer, no dedicated servers, its all been said in other reviews, but still true.
  16. NiklasKnipschild
    Dec 4, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers complete fail.
  17. JDS
    Dec 5, 2009
    0
    horrible game, visually it looks unfinished, single is way to short less that 4 hours... and the unbalanced play of multiplayer is quite frankly rediculous. IW had a great well balanced game with COD 4 and then they release pile....what were they thinking. I'm sorry i bought this game, and i will definately be thinking twice the next time IW releases a title.
  18. AweSome
    Dec 6, 2009
    9
    The campaign is stunning. All the action sequences are amazing and make you want to keep playing, and the plot isn't that bad for a shooter game. The multiplayer has a few bugs, but these are getting patched, and are completely outweighed by the amazing customizing options.
  19. Anonymousderp
    Dec 6, 2009
    1
    Single player was nice, but multiplayer was devolved console crap. A slap on the face for the PC crowd.
  20. OskarK
    Jan 11, 2010
    0
    Single player: Short, story is a joke, but enjoyable 3/5 Spec-Ops: I'm pretty impressed with it, its cool 5/5 Multiplayer: Worst multiplayer i've ever seen.. Bad map design, this leads to millions of campers, the players are noobish (about 70%) they cant even play on an objective based game with teamwork. Matchmarking FAILS.. akimbo g18, akimbo model 1887 is too overpowered and Single player: Short, story is a joke, but enjoyable 3/5 Spec-Ops: I'm pretty impressed with it, its cool 5/5 Multiplayer: Worst multiplayer i've ever seen.. Bad map design, this leads to millions of campers, the players are noobish (about 70%) they cant even play on an objective based game with teamwork. Matchmarking FAILS.. akimbo g18, akimbo model 1887 is too overpowered and unskilled, spawning system sucks.. when I kill someone, that guy spawns behind me and shoots me... The multiplayer is especially made for noobs... It's really unenjoyable, fustrating, and 0% of fun. Multiplayer mode is a JOKE! + no dedicated servers?.. I'd rather play MW1 then this rubbish.. 0/5 Did IW really thought that PC gamers will be pleased with this?.. Fail… Expand
  21. DavidN
    Jan 11, 2010
    0
    Multiplayer doesn't meet standards of this millenium. MW2 is bad console convertion. How can IGN say it's all about multiplayer and give 94 for game that only has 9vs9 games, no dedicated servers, only p2p horror servers, etc... BOYCOTT!
  22. AlfredE.
    Jan 11, 2010
    0
    failed console port. a bad joke for pc vets. dont buy before it gets fixed. ie. dedicated servers, pb etc
  23. DioNanos
    Jan 12, 2010
    8
    Great game. The only bad thing? The shitty steam! Lags, change host every 2 minutes, problems in finding a game, private games doesn't give xp....... We want dedicated servers!
  24. Dustin
    Jan 12, 2010
    9
    The game is simply wonderful. The campaign is a quick 6-8 hours but every there isn't a boring moment throughtout the entire story. Multiplayer is a blast with an incredible amount of class customization, loads of challenges, and some of the best multiplayer maps I've ever played. Several gamers seem to be upset over the lack of dedicated server support, I personally think The game is simply wonderful. The campaign is a quick 6-8 hours but every there isn't a boring moment throughtout the entire story. Multiplayer is a blast with an incredible amount of class customization, loads of challenges, and some of the best multiplayer maps I've ever played. Several gamers seem to be upset over the lack of dedicated server support, I personally think it's wonderful. The Infinity Ward matchmaking system ensures that all players are competing on an even playing field and keeps players from gaining a homefield advantage so to speak. If that's not enough, Spec Ops is there to keep you entertained and can even be played with friends online. Infinity Ward has really outdone themselves with this game.… Expand
  25. PeterJ
    Jan 12, 2010
    2
    Just another Hollywood game, good graphics, terrible history and gameplay and remembers me of a game like this in 2007. The first one is certainly better, but dont buy it for the multiplayer wou will get really disappointed.
  26. pedrop
    Jan 12, 2010
    5
    exlente to play alone and to play in spec ops but the worst to play online I'm from Portugal and I pick lag very high k influencian monent in shooting if he knew the game had not dedicated servers should have bought left 4 dead 2 was much better served.
  27. NathanM
    Jan 12, 2010
    0
    Absolute crap. Lacks some of the most basic FPS elements that are to be expected in PC gaming. The most notable is obviously, the lack of dedicated servers. Host migration and matchmaking have never worked in the past, and IW didn't make any effort to try to improve upon the software for this. SP campaign is shorter than the average pickup driver's penis. Spec ops was okay at Absolute crap. Lacks some of the most basic FPS elements that are to be expected in PC gaming. The most notable is obviously, the lack of dedicated servers. Host migration and matchmaking have never worked in the past, and IW didn't make any effort to try to improve upon the software for this. SP campaign is shorter than the average pickup driver's penis. Spec ops was okay at best. and when you actually play, it's just a huge noob-toob fest. basically, whoever looks at the other first gets the kill. A teamwork element is basically thrown out the window. Speaking of teams, there is a smaller cap on number of players that can play in a mp game. I'm sure most of you already know that mw2 downgrades CoD4 in almost every way, for a further list see here. http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=91331 But really what is the most infuriating aspect of this game? It's how Infinity Ward released it. How dare they release such a piece of crap and call it so good that they can not only make it 10 bucks more expensive than every other PC game, but make it steam powered so you can't sell it back to anyone. It's like IW was trying to see just how much they could get away with Unless you want to waste 60 bucks, don't get this game, save a few dollars and buy CoD4, or wait for Bad Company 2. But then again I bought L4D2 and thought that it shouldn't be DLC or an Expansion Pack, so apparently I'm a retard!… Expand
  28. JoshH
    Jan 12, 2010
    7
    The single player mode is short, has a weak storyline (Russians manage to surprise the USA and invade DC, riiiiight). The stand out element of the game is the multiplayer, its great, apart from the lack of dedicated servers I can see it becoming this decades CS.
  29. RobJ
    Jan 12, 2010
    2
    There are way too many hackers in the multiplayer! This game could be great if IW just went back to dedicated servers and punk buster.
  30. KarlS
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    i would give it a heartful zero for ruining the most anticipated game i ever wanted with no dedicated servers. then again i bought it, and wish i never had, farewell to lag-free environments.. welcome to money sucking wards
  31. RakuraT
    Jan 13, 2010
    7
    Single player campaign is a blast. However, it will only take you 6 hours to beat everything that includes spec ops if you have a friend for it. Multiplayer is a day to day good or bad play. Hackers are allowed to run rampit and IW doesn't seem to care about its product or its customers. I give the 7 for a combined score. Multiplayer is a 4 for lack of dedicated servers and lack of Single player campaign is a blast. However, it will only take you 6 hours to beat everything that includes spec ops if you have a friend for it. Multiplayer is a day to day good or bad play. Hackers are allowed to run rampit and IW doesn't seem to care about its product or its customers. I give the 7 for a combined score. Multiplayer is a 4 for lack of dedicated servers and lack of responsibility IW has shown to its customers for fixing its product when it is obviously broken in many ways. Single player I give a 10 for original and nonstop story line and the fun that spec ops is if you have a friend to help you.… Expand
  32. Logan
    Jan 13, 2010
    0
    Many glitches and exploits which make the game unfairly played. Also the choice of host must be done by a person with downs syndrome, I've often playd laggy games for 8 minutes till a new host is chosen.
  33. EricC
    Jan 13, 2010
    5
    Well, I play this game for PC and I don't find this game too bad. Sure the multi-player has a little lag, but most of the time I end up in great games. What annoys me is Steam, half the time I can't even play the game.
  34. ChuckF
    Jan 14, 2010
    1
    Graphics are good. Singleplayer storyline is short. Multiplayer is a joke. Hackers roam freely. Often you will enter a game where there are intentional TK'ers, and there is no way to get rid of them because you cannot kick or votekick players. No dedicated servers. No mods. No customized play. If you do find a decent game where there aren't 10 people tubing every 2 seconds, Graphics are good. Singleplayer storyline is short. Multiplayer is a joke. Hackers roam freely. Often you will enter a game where there are intentional TK'ers, and there is no way to get rid of them because you cannot kick or votekick players. No dedicated servers. No mods. No customized play. If you do find a decent game where there aren't 10 people tubing every 2 seconds, intentional TK'ers, hackers, or extreme lag, then usually you will find the game "switching hosts" every 2 minutes, making the game unplayable. Unless you are buying this game soley for the single player option (you must be connected to the internet in order to even access single player), then don't waste your money. Stick with COD4 as it is superior in every aspect. If you already own this game and are dissatisfied you can call your CC company and file a complaint to get your money back. Then go file a BBB complaint.… Expand
  35. Steveb
    Jan 14, 2010
    1
    The single player one is not bad, but story is totally unbelevable. What's more, the most damn thing is the multi-player. just one word, it sucks.
  36. christianh
    Jan 14, 2010
    8
    great all around game you will ever play. just needs more maps and the story should be longer because i finished it in only four hours and i was surpprised to see it end so darn quick! but its good game and if you can play good then try beating me in multiplayer heres my screeen name---snakeeyes16
  37. ChrisH
    Jan 14, 2010
    9
    Great single player and multi player, I don't see why people hate IWNet. It isn't bugged and gives you the best game for your ping. I have only been In 2 games with lag and that's because the hoast was dloading something. But I gave it a 9 beause of no user made maps, but other than that. Great Game and worth every cent.
  38. AaronR
    Jan 14, 2010
    10
    I rate this a ten, only for what the game is. I'm very proud of its outcome, and savor the graphics. There are glitching issues with people that don't think twice, but that matter can be surpassed by gameplay. If you want an action packed, suspense filled game, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is definitely the game you might want to lay your hands on.
  39. Dave
    Jan 15, 2010
    7
    The single player is more an experience than a story and much more fun if you try not to think to hard about the logical flaws and focus more on the quality visuals, entertaining gameplay, and absolutely rock-solid score. The multiplayer aspect really got the shaft, the lag is just the tip of the iceberg, but if you get hooked up with a decent game it's an unparalleled experience.
  40. RobinL
    Jan 15, 2010
    9
    I think it's good. but I don't think MW2 is better than MW1. MW1 is better than MW2 I mean Campaign...
  41. EdH
    Jan 15, 2010
    1
    names went from shit like smith, collins, to "ghost" and "roach", its all "one man army" bullshit for the console faggots. I bought a computer game, not a console, also same generic shit everyone else said, no dedicated, campaign was just a rehash of the same one from mw, TDM has a max of 12? wtf, i remember playing in servers with max of 120 on cod:mw and games prior. Pissed off pc user here.
  42. MarkF
    Jan 17, 2010
    1
    Infinity Ward totally ruined this game. When World at War was released I just thought that was a mess and I really went to bat for Infinity Ward and how much better they implement COD. But this is a total letdown. They have let the people down that made this game what it is. The PC Multiplayer people. This will backfire - Most of the PC people are older and they are the ones purchasing Infinity Ward totally ruined this game. When World at War was released I just thought that was a mess and I really went to bat for Infinity Ward and how much better they implement COD. But this is a total letdown. They have let the people down that made this game what it is. The PC Multiplayer people. This will backfire - Most of the PC people are older and they are the ones purchasing the XBOX and PS3 games for the younger group, one day Infinity Ward will want them back once they realize what they did. It is all money and Hype. Money for Activision and they used the Hype from the previous versions to sell this one - won't happen again. I know I bought a PC version and a PS3 and an XBOX version. Big mistake. The dedicated server issue, no leaning, no Hardcore mode, Cheating is ridiculous, the matchmaking and Steam are just terrible. I have tried to avoid steam for years. Now we are not given a choice. Just think about it - the PC user was used to make the game popular the way it was - now we have been abandoned for the XBOX and PS3 tweeny type games.… Expand
  43. N.Davidson
    Jan 17, 2010
    8
    Infinity Ward will never cease to amaze me. The campaign is amazing. As for the multiplayer, I'm not a huge fan of it. Despite having an epic computer, I still witness the game locking up at random times.
  44. SomeGuy
    Jan 17, 2010
    0
    IWNET is pure fail, lag everywhere. No dedicated servers, LAN or mods has killed the community and to put it simply IW should burn in hell for this dishonour to a franchise that originated on the PC.
  45. ArsenS
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    This is the one BEST game of all times,better than CS,better than DA;O , better than everything,why not 10 starts ?? :D
  46. AxelS
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    Best shooter ever, the single player mode was very intense and it managed to get me in the story again, at no moment i felt tired of the single player mode because of the variety of enviroments, snow, desert, water, forest, etc. And the multiplayer mode is very exciting mode because of the killstreaks, they make you want to stay alive to get better ones.
  47. PiotrH
    Jan 18, 2010
    6
    grat game but to short, and where is the dedicated serwer s , hardcore multi 6 on 6 !!! multi sucks
  48. Spesse
    Jan 18, 2010
    6
    Hmm i liked cod4 and cod5 iw been playing cod for three years now and if i shall compere the games so cod4 will get 8 cod 5=7 and mw2sp 6 mp5, iwnwt sucks and it is to mouth cheeting that will ruing the joy!
  49. DrewS
    Jan 18, 2010
    1
    Single player is the only good thing about this game. Almost impossible to have a good fair game with 1/2 the people using aimbots, wall hacks and lvl hacks. Dont even get me started on the lag. All lag all the time. If there were dedicated servers then this game might be ok. I suggest you look into Battlefield 2.
  50. dw
    Jan 18, 2010
    2
    without experienced HUMAN admins this game is very close to unplayable. too bad, it could have been the best ever but it is just too hard to overcome the mic spamming, aimbotting little kids that seem to fill out most of the servers.
  51. HarrisonC
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    Great game, shame about dedicated servers and steam but its defiantly worth, i LOVE it
  52. BillW
    Jan 19, 2010
    2
    Aside from the usual gripes (no lean, no dedicated servers, IWNet is a joke, etc.) this is an ok game. The single player is great but the crippled multiplayer significantly takes away from what PC gamers expect from a Call of Duty title. It's disappointing, if you want this game buy it for the xbox, because that's where it belongs. Stick to Call of Duty 4 if you enjoy a Aside from the usual gripes (no lean, no dedicated servers, IWNet is a joke, etc.) this is an ok game. The single player is great but the crippled multiplayer significantly takes away from what PC gamers expect from a Call of Duty title. It's disappointing, if you want this game buy it for the xbox, because that's where it belongs. Stick to Call of Duty 4 if you enjoy a customized server with admins who have the ability to kick hackers and disruptive users. The single player is awesome.… Expand
  53. SlavaL
    Jan 19, 2010
    6
    I like this game a lot but: VAC is a joke compare to PB and live admins on servers. Airstrikes and Helicopters are NOT balanced at all. I am seriously tired of number of hacks and hackers. Matchmaking, host migrating and low ping games are annoying as hell. Why should I wait 2 minutes for IWnet trying to find some players and as of result get disconnected. And did I say about hackers? I like this game a lot but: VAC is a joke compare to PB and live admins on servers. Airstrikes and Helicopters are NOT balanced at all. I am seriously tired of number of hacks and hackers. Matchmaking, host migrating and low ping games are annoying as hell. Why should I wait 2 minutes for IWnet trying to find some players and as of result get disconnected. And did I say about hackers? Today I encountered cheaters in 3 games out of 10, and what can I do about it? The WHOLE NOTHING! I really don't care about modding and stuff, but I honestly think that Activision really dropped the ball on IWnet implementation. P.S. I do own this game and I'm on level 52 of 1st Prestige so I do know the subject.… Expand
  54. DarekDaro151
    Jan 21, 2010
    9
    Game is good , but i like maps are there only buldings . there walk only in buldings . But good jobs and good game . I wait next version cod . (call of duty)
  55. alim
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    one of the best games eva played single and online but online servers can be slightly improved by selcting which server to play other then that game play is incredable
  56. LukeG
    Jan 21, 2010
    4
    Its fun sometimes but full of hackers the maps arent to good the game is unbalanced. Only thing good is that its fun to get the nuke
  57. LeahP
    Jan 21, 2010
    5
    i luv this game. except for the lag, its HORRIBLE.. and theres a lot of hackers. i think this game was let out to early. it still has many problems that need to be fixed
  58. JoeJ
    Jan 21, 2010
    0
    Dont listen to the spammers trying to up the score by posting 10's claiming the best game/graphics ever, they obviously work for Infinity Ward. Play Crysis from 2 YEARS AGO... Better graphics, argument over on that subject. This is down right the most overrated and overexposed game of all time. There is not single player to speak of, its over in 4hrs while it holds your hand the Dont listen to the spammers trying to up the score by posting 10's claiming the best game/graphics ever, they obviously work for Infinity Ward. Play Crysis from 2 YEARS AGO... Better graphics, argument over on that subject. This is down right the most overrated and overexposed game of all time. There is not single player to speak of, its over in 4hrs while it holds your hand the entire time so you dont get lost during your straight lined path from start to finish. I didnt even bother beating it. It was too stupid. Random, nothing makes sense. One minute, your here, next in some snow, 4 seconds later, IN A CASTLE! Spec Ops is boring. Multiplayer is a rehash-copy and paste from cod4... in fact, this entire game is. At least 60% of this game is at least. Reused textures, menus, text, sound, voices, guns, trees, ect... were all spoted by my eye. Thats just lazy. What took 2 years to make when they just copied everything to make an expansion pack? Environments are completely static as I've seen posted before, its true. NOTHING MOVES on screen. No body or limb damange, or dismemberment. Just blood splatters, cause you know, thats realistic. Stupid multiplayer that I spent about 4 hours in. Glitch fest, twitch gameplay at its finest. Takes zero skill to play this game. Just make your fire, grab some smores, and camp... cause thats all this is, a campfest... (actually making a fire would be fun and require thought and design, something Infinity Ward lacks). Maps are poorly designed, game is horribly unbalanced, laughable physics and lag. I've never played a game where I literally hated the menus. Well, this is a first. Advoid this, or if you've been sucked in by corporate greed and propoganda, burn this... I know I am. Support companies pushing the envolope of gaming, who are trying to redefine genres, or are releasing genuine effort sequals (like Bioshock 2 or Assassins Creed 2)... not some bullshit like this - a copy/paste job with nothing new or innovative period, unbalanced, ugly, and stupid. Made for purely profit, and nothing more. They sure had alot of commercials on tv for it tho...Glad I'll never see another.… Expand
  59. MarwinR
    Jan 22, 2010
    6
    Nice gameplay and graphics but -iwnet sucks -no stear left or right -no mods so if it wouldnt be call of duty i wouldnt buy it
  60. StanleyN
    Jan 22, 2010
    10
    The people who have given this game below an 8 don't know what they are talking about. I understand that perhaps they went into some laggy servers or encountered some hackers; this doesn't judge the entire game.. I haven't played single player but multi-player is definitely the best experience of any game available today (obviously in my opinion) and it's definitely The people who have given this game below an 8 don't know what they are talking about. I understand that perhaps they went into some laggy servers or encountered some hackers; this doesn't judge the entire game.. I haven't played single player but multi-player is definitely the best experience of any game available today (obviously in my opinion) and it's definitely worth buying. If you don't have enough money then go to Ebay and buy from someone. Whatever the case, if you're basing whether you want this game off of what is written in these comments, I say you should buy it and see just how good it is yourself. NOTE: I hope you have a decent internet connection (NOT dial-up) And as the hacker problem, I see less and less with every update - there are still some hackers though :( well, see you online :) hehe… Expand
  61. Micha?G
    Jan 22, 2010
    9
    In my opinion Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of the best FPS games in 2009, but matchmaking is stupid. When I've got 4th level I' ve must play with 60th...
  62. Sgt.Awesomeness
    Jan 24, 2010
    9
    Before discussing the multiplayer, let me just remind everybody about the campaign which I would consider equally as good or even better than COD4's storyline. The DC invasion levels are just epic. And now the multiplayer which to my knowledge is controversial partly because of being assigned to games (much like Xbox Live), rather than choosing which ones to go to which are a Before discussing the multiplayer, let me just remind everybody about the campaign which I would consider equally as good or even better than COD4's storyline. The DC invasion levels are just epic. And now the multiplayer which to my knowledge is controversial partly because of being assigned to games (much like Xbox Live), rather than choosing which ones to go to which are a specialty for the PC. But despite all that stuff, the gameplay is not bad at all. When you get right down to it, the multiplayer feels a lot like COD4 (except the killstreaks are sort of excessive). Behind all the complaints lies a game with a regular COD atmosphere to it. So I would give this game another chance before you whine about how different it is.… Expand
  63. Luke
    Jan 24, 2010
    4
    Well, the singleplay ain't half bad, it's short but pretty hard hitting. That is where the game stops being any good.IWNet is the dumbest idea ever, you should have just called it "Couldn't be bothered to do dedicated servers so we gave you the Xbox's excuse for online game play" No dedicated servers make this game's online no better than Halo's. To be honest Well, the singleplay ain't half bad, it's short but pretty hard hitting. That is where the game stops being any good.IWNet is the dumbest idea ever, you should have just called it "Couldn't be bothered to do dedicated servers so we gave you the Xbox's excuse for online game play" No dedicated servers make this game's online no better than Halo's. To be honest Halo is more realistic... The guns do no damage, I've stopped using them altogether and just use knifes now, people shoot me but thanks to regerating health I don't die. The bullet physics are so wrong it's unbelieveable, and dual weliding shotguns... this game just seems to be a practical joke. Well, that is what it is, a cash cow, a milking machine on the CoD franchise. IW just want money and that's just what they got. Thankfully not all the money is in their pocket from Razor and Skulptura and Skidrow (they even named a map after Skidrow for cracking their game, how thoughtful) because this game certainly isn't worth more than £10.… Expand
  64. AlexP
    Jan 24, 2010
    0
    This game was utter crap, avoid it at all costs, shortest singleplayer campaign ever, broken multiplayer, and The knife is an instant kill, You would be better off gettig modern warfare 1
  65. RolfErlendW
    Jan 25, 2010
    8
    Great game. What more is there to say? Awesome storyline in Singleplayer and many many hours of gameplay in multiplayer. I can't give it full score, because it has a little to few maps included in multiplayer, and that they removed the possibility to choose maps ourselves is another point down.
  66. DonK
    Jan 25, 2010
    10
    It's nothing short of incredible and ups the standard for FPS! Once again Infinity Ward has a Winner!!! Note: If you don't have this game already, Hurry Up And Go Buy It!!!
  67. MarekLL
    Jan 25, 2010
    2
    Totaly screwed up multiplayer, no dedics, no map choose, no players count choose, no mods, no customs, no ping choose, no voting, bunch of cheaters playing, vac full of holes and many many more. Just an arcade "nintendo" game. Pity.
  68. JS.
    Jan 26, 2010
    8
    Solid, people complain about iwnet but its mostly because they are not forwarding both ports one for mp and one for spec ops. Much better than the first MW, good graphics, solid frame rate, and gameplay is a blast..very good ai.
  69. JamesW.
    Jan 26, 2010
    3
    I foolishly thought that I would be able to play this game online hosted on a fast dedicated server without hackers & people using (built in) speed hacks and have a decent latency whilst doing so. Nah. You've revolutionised the gaming industry by offering one product to all platforms and targeted it casual gamers and aliened your old audience. If you want to release console games do I foolishly thought that I would be able to play this game online hosted on a fast dedicated server without hackers & people using (built in) speed hacks and have a decent latency whilst doing so. Nah. You've revolutionised the gaming industry by offering one product to all platforms and targeted it casual gamers and aliened your old audience. If you want to release console games do it on a console or at least put a warning on it.… Expand
  70. JasonP.
    Jan 26, 2010
    9
    Fantastic, just wish finding personal players was easier.
  71. TomW.
    Jan 28, 2010
    0
    What can i say? the graphics are nothing special, the money they had to make this game was insane but what do they do with it... basicly make CoD 4 again with a expansion pack and got rid of the dedicated servers and put IWNET in which is shite and you cant join half the games even with open nat, camp of duty is getting the 0 it deserves. Next CoD is not on my christmas list.
  72. VincentRoth
    Jan 29, 2010
    6
    Great graphics but te campaign is way 2 short. Multiplayersystem sucks without the dedicated servers...I don't like steam and I want 2 be free 2 choose my favorite map. Online performance is not as good as in MW1. The maps are beautiful, but great 4 campers. I will not buy MW3 if this remains the same.
  73. joep
    Jan 31, 2010
    1
    A great game ruined by hacks, IW complacency, failure to listen to valid criticisms about a lack of dedicated servers, no ability to vote kick, horrible server performance, horrible match making, unbalanced mp maps, horribly placed capture points in some game types, and what seems to be an unfinished multi player.
  74. HariH
    Feb 12, 2010
    2
    The single player mode is a mixed bag for me. I love the cineimatics but the storyline is vague and disjointed. Fun anyway. As someone who has been with the COD series from the start I cant tell you how frustrating I have found MW2 MP. Someone else in this section wrote " A great game ruined by hacks, IW complacency, failure to listen to valid criticisms about a lack of dedicated servers, The single player mode is a mixed bag for me. I love the cineimatics but the storyline is vague and disjointed. Fun anyway. As someone who has been with the COD series from the start I cant tell you how frustrating I have found MW2 MP. Someone else in this section wrote " A great game ruined by hacks, IW complacency, failure to listen to valid criticisms about a lack of dedicated servers, horrible server performance, horrible match making, unbalanced mp maps, horribly placed capture points in some game types" I couldn't agree more with these points. I have invested a large sum of money on my end to get the best gaming equipment andhighest speed internet connection only to get poor perfomance from Steam/IWNET. I doubt that I again will spend money for any COD series game.… Expand
  75. m2
    Feb 13, 2010
    10
    For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats For single player lovers: Amazingly complex storyline, albiet short, that keeps you going through the whole 5 hours of gameplay. It is one of few shooters who can give you amazing graphics at more than playable rates with special gameplay mechanics yet tell a deep story that throws you for a wild ride from the continuation of MW. I prefer the better story over extended play time but thats a quality I like to see in my games. >For multiplayer lovers: If you go this route then be prepared to be dissappointed... maybe. I could care less for dedicated servers right now as long as they delievered an intuitive and fast game style where your never doing nothing for a long time. The bad stuff is you can't bend around corners, no dedicated servers, at times bad lag, and a game picking style similar to consol games like Halo 2. Conclusion: Great singleplayer if your looking for quality over quantity, mediocer multiplayer if you enjoy playing with friends for kicks and giggles but definitely not a clan game. I gave it a 9 because singleplayer for me comes first since multiplayer is pretty vanilla for the FPS genre. Don't like MW2 multiplayer? Then go get something else.… Expand
  76. RogerD
    Feb 14, 2010
    0
    This game has some much potential, but with the amount of lag, getting booted while in games and while waiting to get into a game, it really loses it. Plus with all the hacking and nothing being down about it, it makes this the most frustrating game I've ever played. Well done Infinity Ward for losing a large customer base.
  77. georgew
    Feb 14, 2010
    1
    The single play is AWESOME!!! I finished the single player with hopes that the multi player would be alot like CoD4 but i was wrong. the first thing i see is a blank steam page and than the game never loads due to a steam server connection issue. i have not been able to resolve this problem and feel as though i have wasted my money and i will be less willing to buy another gme from IW ever again.
  78. ColeM
    Feb 17, 2010
    9
    I really love the game, through in and out. there's only one part i didn't really enjoy was the ending were soap has a knife in him n kills sheaperd and doesnt get to kill Mavock or how ever you spell it. I no there's going to be a Call of duty Moderen Warfare 3 coming out someday, i just know it and ill be waiting.
  79. BananaMan
    Mar 15, 2010
    0
    If your looking for the single player aspect of the game you will be disappointed. The single player lasts about 3-4 hours, which is very short for a pc game. The game is too point to point and not as open as the first one. It holds your hand though it all. As for multiplayer, it gets stale quickly. Someone with wireless internet or a P4 computer shouldn't host. But due to the If your looking for the single player aspect of the game you will be disappointed. The single player lasts about 3-4 hours, which is very short for a pc game. The game is too point to point and not as open as the first one. It holds your hand though it all. As for multiplayer, it gets stale quickly. Someone with wireless internet or a P4 computer shouldn't host. But due to the game's auto choose program it happens alot, which means laggy gameplay. Also the auto matchup does a poor job of putting you into a game. It will put you at the ending of a match, rather then finding a new one for you. As someone else mentioned there are a lot of hackers in game. IW has yet to do anything about it. All in all the game is not worth the 60$ pricetag due to the huge step back IW took. 30$ yes 60$ no… Expand
  80. MW2SUX
    Mar 18, 2010
    1
    Single player is awful. I don't mind short games. I love them (i.e. MW1, Portal, the list goes on). This single player campaign was forgettable. In the first MW I was really getting into it, and really wanted to go back and get those intels to get unlimited ammo after i finished because im not good enough to beat it on veteran. That made it fun too. No cheats, awful single player, Single player is awful. I don't mind short games. I love them (i.e. MW1, Portal, the list goes on). This single player campaign was forgettable. In the first MW I was really getting into it, and really wanted to go back and get those intels to get unlimited ammo after i finished because im not good enough to beat it on veteran. That made it fun too. No cheats, awful single player, multiplayer is fun until youre watching killcams track and shoot you through walls. IW fired the top two guys and rightfully so. MW1 was a great, exciting experience with a campaign that left you wanting more. This campaign was painful to play through. I felt like Shepard was a metaphor for infinity ward... a hero the first time around thinks he can get away with anything the second time around... They better make the next COD:MW have good Rights Protection because im telling all my friends to steal it. Campaign FAIL. and multiplayer... thanks for porting an xbox game to pc NOT... Go you know what yourselves IW you $60 PC Game with HORRIBLE CONTENT MONEY GROVELING you know what.… Expand
  81. Nate9mmX2
    Mar 22, 2010
    9
    Yes, IW net is weak sauce. It glitches and there are hackers. It has problems get like anything else. There are times my ping rate is slower than a turtle on morphine. But it does work most of the time. There have only been a few times I have played with hackers 33--0 with instant head shots etc. If you can get past the price and IW net this game rocks. I have prestiged x3 going for Yes, IW net is weak sauce. It glitches and there are hackers. It has problems get like anything else. There are times my ping rate is slower than a turtle on morphine. But it does work most of the time. There have only been a few times I have played with hackers 33--0 with instant head shots etc. If you can get past the price and IW net this game rocks. I have prestiged x3 going for number 4. This keeps the game fresh and the titles and emblems are sweet. The weapons load outs and custom classes are great. If you are a Counter Strike type player Hardcore Team Deathmatch is for you. This game is great besides its flaws. I have been a PC fps player for a while now. Yes, fellas infinity ward switched up some things in this game. But I highly recommed this game. If you are holding off because of the negatives you are missing out.… Expand
  82. DzigbodeK
    Mar 25, 2010
    10
    I honestly do not understand what people's problems are with this game. This game is has a great single player I can play over and over again, with a multiplayer that is more than what I asked for. I do see many people complain about hacking, and the matchmaking system (which is the only thing I say could use some work), but honestly the biggest problem I see online is whiners. I honestly do not understand what people's problems are with this game. This game is has a great single player I can play over and over again, with a multiplayer that is more than what I asked for. I do see many people complain about hacking, and the matchmaking system (which is the only thing I say could use some work), but honestly the biggest problem I see online is whiners. People complaining about different guns and weapons is the only thing that drive me crazy. Sure, I have seen my share of hackers, but it is not what people make it out to be. I myself have been called a hacker more often than me playing with a hacker, which makes me think the only thing wrong with this game is it's players.… Expand
  83. Kylek
    Mar 29, 2010
    3
    Infinity Ward you blow. I have always been a call of duty fan, and a gamer at heart. I loved the fact mw2 came out but then when i got it, it was shit. Every game you go into theirs a hacker aimboting with a rpd and shootin threw the whole map. Single player is to short. No DEDICATED SERVERS!? A perk that can teleport you halfway across the map with a knife? Over powered AA 12. Model 1887 Infinity Ward you blow. I have always been a call of duty fan, and a gamer at heart. I loved the fact mw2 came out but then when i got it, it was shit. Every game you go into theirs a hacker aimboting with a rpd and shootin threw the whole map. Single player is to short. No DEDICATED SERVERS!? A perk that can teleport you halfway across the map with a knife? Over powered AA 12. Model 1887 Range. NOOB TUBES WITH DANGER CLOSE? What was your idea of making this game a fun game or just a game to waste peoples money and have them buy it just to get pissed off and quit. If the single player mode is going to be so short then maybe the price should be cheaper.… Expand
  84. JackofSpades
    Apr 15, 2010
    1
    I gave it a chance, because from what the trailers told me, it'd probably be worth the money... Well, if I only knew better... All I can say is, Single Player is too short and didn't have any replaying value at all, Spec Ops was really easy (except for some few missions, but yeah, overall it was easy, even on highest difficulty) and didn't deliver the replayability that I gave it a chance, because from what the trailers told me, it'd probably be worth the money... Well, if I only knew better... All I can say is, Single Player is too short and didn't have any replaying value at all, Spec Ops was really easy (except for some few missions, but yeah, overall it was easy, even on highest difficulty) and didn't deliver the replayability that they promised. The Multiplayer was cool at first, but the matchmaking system turned out to suck, I was pleased that they included Prestige for the PC on this one, but after some time it became really annoying. In addition to that, There is an increasing number of hacked matches going on, letting players jump to level 70 directly for killing only 1 player (thanks to an XP boost). That's not what the game was meant to be like, and I doubt IW will ever fix that. There were some good ideas that came into the game, but IWNet is far from being an improvement to me at all, I've seen less hackers in COD4, the games can be very laggy if the host sucks (and if that one doesn't want to leave the game for a better host, the game's already ruined for you). Another thing I am seriously angry about is that Akimbo stuff; half of the players in every match run around with an Akimbo G18, dual wielding shotguns, and so on... Was that really necessary? Even today, COD4 is the better option if you'd have to choose between MW1 or MW2.… Expand
  85. TPower
    Apr 25, 2010
    2
    So, I get it; IW wanted this game to be a money maker, but for them to turn their back on all their PC fans that have built and supported their community from CoD1 is a low blow to all of us. Cons: - No dedicated server; personally, it almost always takes longer to find and enter a decent game with IWnet than it ever did with dedicated servers in their previous games - Hosting issues and So, I get it; IW wanted this game to be a money maker, but for them to turn their back on all their PC fans that have built and supported their community from CoD1 is a low blow to all of us. Cons: - No dedicated server; personally, it almost always takes longer to find and enter a decent game with IWnet than it ever did with dedicated servers in their previous games - Hosting issues and abundant lag - I really have no idea how it chooses a "best host", because it seems like we quite often end up with the worst host - No memorable maps - Terrible community - Perks are ridiculously unbalanced - No competitive play ... ever - Bad re-spawn system - Unbalanced team assign system - Run through steam externally ... Why? Pros: - Despite all its problems, multi-player is fun to pick up and play - Relatively few hackers; people will say otherwise, but I've seen maybe 10 tops, in a few months of playing - A few memorable moments and unique ideas in the campaign - Prestige is kind of fun, but loses its novelty quickly In the end though, it's a poor effort towards a game that should have been truly stunning, and not worth the 60$. In fact I find it's barely worth the packaging it came in. It's a console game, sold as a PC game and I sincerely hope that this doesn't turn into a trend amongst gaming companies. Unless there are some big changes underway for CoD series, I for one will not be supporting it any longer. RIP CoD...… Expand
  86. ChrisK
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers. This game is useless to me in multiplayer which the only reason I play games these days. I can't give it a better score if I'm not going to even play. Might as well go play laggy pieces of crap like A.V.A. or Combat Arms and they are free.
  87. PedroN
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    No dedicated server support was the most idiotic move they could pull and they did it. No modding and P2P servers with less people are just not competitive in PC's gaming market. If you're looking for PC standard multiplayer action don't go for it, you'll get half the experience you're used to.
  88. BeerCamelB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The biggest problem with this game is the lack of developer support for the fans. When you take a PC game that was as great as Modern Warfare and make a sequel we as fans want something as good if not better. When you take the player limit and reduce it by 3/4 and you do not allow dedicated server support even with the lower player numbers really slaps your dedicated fans in the face. The biggest problem with this game is the lack of developer support for the fans. When you take a PC game that was as great as Modern Warfare and make a sequel we as fans want something as good if not better. When you take the player limit and reduce it by 3/4 and you do not allow dedicated server support even with the lower player numbers really slaps your dedicated fans in the face. There will be those ignorant ones who buy this game, but I will not. Were it given to me for free I would not play it. There is no command console, no mods; two things which are central to PC gaming. When you take those out, you leave nothing special for which a PC gamer should be excited. Also charging another $10 over the normal price of a PC game is rather pompous. We WILL NOT take this insubordination and persecution. Infinity Ward and Activision has done something to the effect of corporate suicide by trying to force us gamers to take this. By changing a venerable series and turning it into a cash cow they have bitch slapped us. The retail release can play today but the steam edition cannot be played for another few days. If that isn't the biggest crock of shit I don't know what is. Fuck you Activision and Fuck you Infinity Ward, rot in hell.… Expand
  89. GK
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Let's sum up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: 1] Short single player campaign 2] Only 2 player cooperative for Spec-Ops 3] Only 9v9 matches on multiplayer 4] No "lean" 5] No "/record" 6] No "console" 7] Incredibly poor matchmaking 8] Heavy reliance on Steam 9] IWNet causing very laggy games A complete and utter disappointment on nearly every level. The franchise nowonly belongs on Let's sum up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: 1] Short single player campaign 2] Only 2 player cooperative for Spec-Ops 3] Only 9v9 matches on multiplayer 4] No "lean" 5] No "/record" 6] No "console" 7] Incredibly poor matchmaking 8] Heavy reliance on Steam 9] IWNet causing very laggy games A complete and utter disappointment on nearly every level. The franchise nowonly belongs on console and I welcome Infinity Ward to develop only for consoles if this is the sloppy work that they put into PC titles. Laziness coupled with greed has led Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to be a complete disappointment. Infinity Ward should be embarrased with the quality of the game they've turned out.… Expand
  90. Kevin
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    No server browser, dedicated servers, mods, or LAN support... And then they figure it's a good idea to limit the servers to 18 players for a max of 9v9 games? What the heck were Infinity Ward and Activision thinking? We PC gamers have standards way above those of a mere console fratboy, making a PC port that's no better than the console game is insulting!
  91. TylerR
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Single player is ok but this game is all about the multi once the single player is dead and gone. Sad I can only play with limited people and it feels like I'm on Xbox live...sad it could have been epic.
  92. Colinb
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Modern warfare 2 single player campagne is good. Short but very fun. There are somethings I don't like about the game plat. But overall it is good. Now on to the bad. The multiplayer is horrible. The new balanceing stratagies are annoying but I might get used to them however, IWNET is terrible. I am a gaming clan leader and this is totaly bad for us. We have clan members all over the Modern warfare 2 single player campagne is good. Short but very fun. There are somethings I don't like about the game plat. But overall it is good. Now on to the bad. The multiplayer is horrible. The new balanceing stratagies are annoying but I might get used to them however, IWNET is terrible. I am a gaming clan leader and this is totaly bad for us. We have clan members all over the world. The play just fine on our dedicated cod 4 servers. But not iwnet. We can't play anymore at all. This mabey the end to out clan. We are not the crazy compettitive clan. We just play for fun. But not with mw2. Matchmaking is for consoles not PC. Please don't waste your time with this game. Unless you only want the single player. Then it's cool.… Expand
  93. Skate
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    Although this game hasn't got servers where the host can add different mods and so on, i still think this is worthy of a high score. There are more missions than cod4 yet they're shorter so it balances out, with the missions being shorter and the cod4 engine being use optimumly, the graphics and gameplay are incedable. Very well done IW.
  94. ShockLobster
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Not even going to be buying this. Boycotting it due to the absurd decision regarding PC community support, and dedicated servers. The $60 MSRP on the PC copy is ridiculous enough on top of this unnecessary breach of customer care. Should IW/concerned parties change their mind about this, I'll change my mind about not buying the game.
  95. KendallL
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I absolutely hate the multiplayer portion of this game. I am not able to connect with friends, and the small 9v9 games are horrible. I need to play against more people. Single player is ok, but I beat it in one sitting, and won't play it again. Multiplayer is where it is at for me, but I hate the multiplayer.
  96. JoshS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Giving it a two just becuase of a decent single player.. They got rid of dedicated servers, got rid of the console, got rid of mods, got rid of high player size, got rid of lean.. aka they made it an xbox port. This game does not deserve highr then a 2 rating!!!
  97. JustinA
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Awful multiplayer. Tiny boring games, packed full of lag and host swaps, no decent community (anyone that played any FPS ever online will remember having their own community of people on each server, just like a favourite pub / bar / club etc). Probably fine for consoles, but having learned how much FPS games suck on consoles I'll pass thanks. I'd like to add that all of the Awful multiplayer. Tiny boring games, packed full of lag and host swaps, no decent community (anyone that played any FPS ever online will remember having their own community of people on each server, just like a favourite pub / bar / club etc). Probably fine for consoles, but having learned how much FPS games suck on consoles I'll pass thanks. I'd like to add that all of the main reviews are not of the PC version exclusively.… Expand
  98. AnthonyS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    As we all know, in today's internet-age no game will survive without genuine & solid multiplayer gameplay. Sadly, the only life-force that would have held this game above water has sunk to the depths of the ocean. I hope infinity ward drowns in the misery of their money-centered decision making. The choice to remove dedicated servers from this game is the biggest flop since duke As we all know, in today's internet-age no game will survive without genuine & solid multiplayer gameplay. Sadly, the only life-force that would have held this game above water has sunk to the depths of the ocean. I hope infinity ward drowns in the misery of their money-centered decision making. The choice to remove dedicated servers from this game is the biggest flop since duke nukem forever. 0/10 stars, the game is miserable without the multi.… Expand
  99. PPNSteve
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    I, as well, was highly anticipating this release on the PC. The news that dedicated servers was removed was like a blow to the heart. Come to find out a week or so later, the 9v9 cap, no lean NO LEANING for gosh sakes! the lack of 'normal' PC controls, i.e. console, /record or demo, and editable configure files, pushed this one over the top for me. I strongly advise hard core I, as well, was highly anticipating this release on the PC. The news that dedicated servers was removed was like a blow to the heart. Come to find out a week or so later, the 9v9 cap, no lean NO LEANING for gosh sakes! the lack of 'normal' PC controls, i.e. console, /record or demo, and editable configure files, pushed this one over the top for me. I strongly advise hard core gamers NOT to waste their money nor time with this terrible, letdown of a release.… Expand
  100. SteveJ.
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    You can obviously tell Activison and Infinity Ward paid for the reviews there getting. This is no where near a solid game as they all claim. Campain is a meger 3hrs and is completely ridiculous, linear, and you have no options to do anything but what they tell you. Graphics are sub par. Multiplayer is unbalanced, small, and a lack of total players allowed when other games are at least at You can obviously tell Activison and Infinity Ward paid for the reviews there getting. This is no where near a solid game as they all claim. Campain is a meger 3hrs and is completely ridiculous, linear, and you have no options to do anything but what they tell you. Graphics are sub par. Multiplayer is unbalanced, small, and a lack of total players allowed when other games are at least at 32 players, if not more. Total disappointment, im forcing gamestop to give me my money back. Seeing as there all buddy buddy in this whole 'marketing scheme'. This wasn't a game release, they was just a money release, and they probably got alot of peoples $.… 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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