Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 7455 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,958 out of 7455
  2. Mixed: 790 out of 7455
  3. Negative: 3,707 out of 7455
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  1. AndreasE.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Pure shite on PC, 100% port, all multiplayer futures removed(server support). Happy matchmaking, no admins and cheaters whom cant be banned. They have RIPPED OFF MODDERS from COD 4 and then on top of that prevented any modding to MW2. No stay away from this piece of garbage.
  2. dwp
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    IW has taken a step backwards with this game. The matchmaking service and lack of non-dedicated servers has killed the experience for me. If IW wants to cater to the 12 year-olds and thier consoles, then they're going to loose me as a customer. Unless they will eat some crow and listen to thier customers, I'm never buying a game from them again.
  3. jamesc.
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    No dedicated servers = no buy for FPS on the PC. IW messed this game all up, people talked crap about OSDT being short, I don't hear them talking crap regarding this game, and it's just the same rehashed BS.
  4. DougS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    alright, let me put this in terms anyone can understand. Me and my friends like to party. We aren't professional party-goers like Paris Hilton, but we party alot. I mean alot. So we go to this bar nearby and have fun and play our party games and everybody is pretty damn happy with this setup. You always know there would be someone from our group at the bar plus the usual assortment alright, let me put this in terms anyone can understand. Me and my friends like to party. We aren't professional party-goers like Paris Hilton, but we party alot. I mean alot. So we go to this bar nearby and have fun and play our party games and everybody is pretty damn happy with this setup. You always know there would be someone from our group at the bar plus the usual assortment of regulars, many of them are good friends too. In fact, the bar stays open pretty much thanks to my friends and me. Now we hear that this new version of a party game we like to play cannot be played at our bar. Instead we have to go to one of our guy's pads and party there. This is bad because: 1) the places we live at are too small to have a big party. And we like BIG parties, mkay? 2) you need to organize beforehand and all arrive at the same time instead of just showing up whenevr. 3) all kinds of random douchebags crash-in and there's no way to kick them out. 4) If cops show up and shut the party down everyone needs to go to a new place and that takes time and kills good vibes. Need I say more? This new party game is a non-starter for our group. We are gonna skip this BS altogether and stick to other stuff.… Expand
  5. KevinB
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    The game has been ruined, Infinity Ward tried to shove a console shaped peg in a PC shaped hole. Lack of dedicated servers and overall respect for the traditions and fundamental values of PC gaming makes CODMW2 a very sad loss to the gaming community. What we all hoped would have been a knight in shining armor turned out to be a gross demonstration of commercialism and disregard for the The game has been ruined, Infinity Ward tried to shove a console shaped peg in a PC shaped hole. Lack of dedicated servers and overall respect for the traditions and fundamental values of PC gaming makes CODMW2 a very sad loss to the gaming community. What we all hoped would have been a knight in shining armor turned out to be a gross demonstration of commercialism and disregard for the original consumer.… Expand
  6. AkagiS
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game is a direct console port with nothing added. In fact, everything that made CoD4 so great was deliberately taken from the game. There is no modding, no dedicated servers, no console, no lean, no real LAn play, and on top of that they charge an extra 20% over normal retail price. Completely ridiculous.
  7. JohnN
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This game just is not what it was supposed to be, which is a better game than the first one. It's completely ruined by the lack of dedicated servers, the lack of CONSOLE and the lack of modding. The single player is too short and way too hectic and you don't get to enjoy the nice sceneries available because there really is no pause from the gunfights. Add to that the multiplayer This game just is not what it was supposed to be, which is a better game than the first one. It's completely ruined by the lack of dedicated servers, the lack of CONSOLE and the lack of modding. The single player is too short and way too hectic and you don't get to enjoy the nice sceneries available because there really is no pause from the gunfights. Add to that the multiplayer being only 9vs9 and most probably DLC on the PC which will not be free and you get a big failure of a game, which will sadly still sell too many copies for Infinity Ward/Activision to actually realize or learn anything.… Expand
  8. TimG
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    If you want MW2, buy the console version, this is stripped of everything a call of duty game once was for PC. No custom maps, no mods, no 32+ player multiplayer. They want total control over this product, in order to finally charge money on the PC version for DLC. For people coming from console versions this might not seem like anything, but to people true to Call of Duty series from the If you want MW2, buy the console version, this is stripped of everything a call of duty game once was for PC. No custom maps, no mods, no 32+ player multiplayer. They want total control over this product, in order to finally charge money on the PC version for DLC. For people coming from console versions this might not seem like anything, but to people true to Call of Duty series from the first on PC this is a spit in the face to all of their fans.… Expand
  9. Sceptic
    Nov 11, 2009
    7
    Please dont blame the consoles and their users guys.The user ratings for all platforms clearly show that we are all mostly disappointed with this average effort.Its sad to see that the reviewers seem a little out of touch with gamers if they rate this above 95 across the board.As for the Pc users;Hint to developers,dont piss them off.
  10. MichaelN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    They've removed just about every staple of PC gaming from this, save for mouse and keyboard control and text chat. Not only that, but they're charging $10 MORE(NONE of which will reach developers, as they were paid during development and when the game went gold) than ANY other PC game.
  11. ArtyA
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I'm not sure what IW was thinking when they released this. I understand that quality doesnt always go up but how did they make a sequel thats entirely based on its previous title and manages to be this bad.
  12. GabeR
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    I knew about the multiplayer change when i bought it, but i really wanted to try it still. There are alot of cool new features but nothing that couldnt have been patched into an older version. The multiplayer experience is OK about 60% of the time. There is a long lobby wait time, no way to ban cheaters, and flakey lag issues. When i shoot, see the other player run a bit then die, its I knew about the multiplayer change when i bought it, but i really wanted to try it still. There are alot of cool new features but nothing that couldnt have been patched into an older version. The multiplayer experience is OK about 60% of the time. There is a long lobby wait time, no way to ban cheaters, and flakey lag issues. When i shoot, see the other player run a bit then die, its clearly network lag. Also when i shoot at nothing and kill someone who runs by a second later its also bad. I honestly have never experiences that on random clan run servers. also clan run servers had admins that would toss cheaters in a heartbeat. Im really not happy with this.… Expand
  13. AlexW
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This title is a mockery, the multiplayer host system provided are an absolute discrace and everyone in the sessions i join have awful latency where as the host of the game has fantastic latency, well that is when we can get into game sessions as on most occaisions we get disconnected upon entering the game session due to host migration issues. The single player is faulty too as i crashed This title is a mockery, the multiplayer host system provided are an absolute discrace and everyone in the sessions i join have awful latency where as the host of the game has fantastic latency, well that is when we can get into game sessions as on most occaisions we get disconnected upon entering the game session due to host migration issues. The single player is faulty too as i crashed on the second mission and my save became corrupted and un-useable, now this is not my machine as many other people are experiencing the same thing. Thanks infinity ward for such a shambles of a game. No lean No dedicated servers No clan support No modding support Stolen ideas without crediting the correct modders Thanks but no thanks i will be retiring this game early and will return to Modern warfare 1... well that is until Battlefield 2 bad company is released.… Expand
  14. AlexG
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Single player and co op are to "straight" yet again although it is still ok. The main part of call of duty is the online MP however in a couple of months I would expect people to get fed up with the matchmaking which according to Activision is the way forward. They state it improves the multiplayer experience but how does mid game pauses (due to host problems), lag in most games, lower Single player and co op are to "straight" yet again although it is still ok. The main part of call of duty is the online MP however in a couple of months I would expect people to get fed up with the matchmaking which according to Activision is the way forward. They state it improves the multiplayer experience but how does mid game pauses (due to host problems), lag in most games, lower player matches (due to no dedicated servers), no mods, bad and less customisable games and a all around bad experience. I personally love all the other call of duty series but this is a step in the wrong direction. Most of the ideas in there game were originally done by modders.… Expand
  15. BobM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Was heartbroken at the loss of Dedicated Servers, Mod Tools, and ~Console. Forced Steam Usage, IW.net, and the 3hr storyline killed the game for me. Anyone who said that this is the GOTY only played the console version. A great leap backwards for the PC version. After playing it at a friends house, I was throughly convinced not to buy the game. A terrible disappointment if you ask me.
  16. KyleB
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    Aside from the non-dedicated servers (Which isn't the reason for the low rating) This game is a rip off. $60 for a short and stout campaign and an inexcusably faulty multiplayer lead this game to it's demise. Killing enemies just seem so fake, they seem like they are weightless upon the world. Guns often feel underpowered and grenades are okay. AI sometimes just stand there Aside from the non-dedicated servers (Which isn't the reason for the low rating) This game is a rip off. $60 for a short and stout campaign and an inexcusably faulty multiplayer lead this game to it's demise. Killing enemies just seem so fake, they seem like they are weightless upon the world. Guns often feel underpowered and grenades are okay. AI sometimes just stand there (allies mostly). Story telling is too boring to care about. Dragon Age is worth $200 compared to this. L4D2 is worth $160 compared to this, I think you understand.… Expand
  17. JamesF
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The removal of dedicated servers and the console (the user of the ` key) is truly a shame. Custom maps, mods and gaming communities is part of what sets PC gaming apart from the consoles, makes PC games special. All of that is stripped in MW2. I hope the "dumbing down" of PC games stops with this title.
  18. BrunoP
    Nov 11, 2009
    8
    The game is pretty good in my point of view. I think limiting the number of players in a match to 18 is the best because in the first MW it seemed that i was entering in a slaughter house, some people dont't like to make strategic decisions they only want to shoot everything it moves. The only complain i have is the lack of multiple profiles in this game, i have a little brother that The game is pretty good in my point of view. I think limiting the number of players in a match to 18 is the best because in the first MW it seemed that i was entering in a slaughter house, some people dont't like to make strategic decisions they only want to shoot everything it moves. The only complain i have is the lack of multiple profiles in this game, i have a little brother that like to play online but now if he want to play he must play with my account, or in alternative i must by another game and associate it to another steam account. I think the decision to integrate the retail version into steam isn´t the best one.… Expand
  19. RobertL
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The game was absolutely horrible, no dedicated servers whatsoever, just crappy matchmaking like the consoles. The MP is completely unbalanced and plays like TF2, COD5 and COD4 all mashed together in one horribly stitched together nonsense. Already took both my xbox 360 version and PC version back to the store and complained.
  20. crovax
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Played/bought on both PC and PS3. PC version is superior to the PS3 version in every way from graphics to mouse and keyboard control which was what I expected and I needed both to play with friends who only had either a PC or PS3. Single player campaign is really short(applies to both versions). Spec ops is okay and fun on both versions. But who cares? My main concern is really the Played/bought on both PC and PS3. PC version is superior to the PS3 version in every way from graphics to mouse and keyboard control which was what I expected and I needed both to play with friends who only had either a PC or PS3. Single player campaign is really short(applies to both versions). Spec ops is okay and fun on both versions. But who cares? My main concern is really the multiplayer (3 or more people) and well...online multiplayer sucks in both PC and PS3 version. No dedicated servers. The latency advantage automatically goes to the host. When I am the host, multiplayer is pretty awesome. Otherwise its crap when someone else is hosting on their crappy dsl/cable (exception is when someone is hosting from their college/work internet connection like a T1 or OC3, lag seems fine then). Giving it a 1 because 0 is super harsh and I did enjoy what little there was of the single player and whenever I was the host in multiplayer. I really regret the 80+$ spent on both versions as well as not researching the game more since I didn't find out about the 'NO DEDICATED SERVERS" until after I had tried out multiplayer on the PC version and realized it used matchmaking. I already knew the PS3 wouldnt have dedicated servers because what console game has such a thing? But I was totally expecting dedicated servers from the PC version since Modern Warfare 1 for the PC had it. Never buying any more products from this company again unless they straighten out the multiplayer components for the PC version and I wont be buying any more of their games for my PS3 and future consoles just from principle.… Expand
  21. RyanC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The single player is incredibly restrictive, linear, and completely rediculous... not to mention is lasts an amazing 4hrs. Email 402, the idiot behind all this mess that has no idea whats going on, to go by a number as a nickname should give you a hint twords his inteligence. - robert.bowling@hotmail.com - multiplayer is as bad as feared, unbalanced, and a complete lag fest. anyone saying The single player is incredibly restrictive, linear, and completely rediculous... not to mention is lasts an amazing 4hrs. Email 402, the idiot behind all this mess that has no idea whats going on, to go by a number as a nickname should give you a hint twords his inteligence. - robert.bowling@hotmail.com - multiplayer is as bad as feared, unbalanced, and a complete lag fest. anyone saying they have no problem with it, is because they are only 10 people playing, and there probably the one hosting the game, so they have the 0 ping advantage. I'll go spend my time else where with Dragon Age, an actual game that is worthy of its price even without multiplayer, and has a lasting, strong single player. Hope IW goes backrupt. Bad Company 2, prepare for some good sales.… Expand
  22. Gregs
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    From a multiplayer view this game is years behind all current PC titles, it's a huge let down that such a well respected franchise could sink to this level and produce this peice of unplayable multiplayer garbage.
  23. super6
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    single player campaign is tough, suspenseful, good graphics, good sound. is it a huge improvement over mw1, no. but mw1 was also a great game and ahead of its time. the campaign and solo mission are VERY well done and i've already got my money's worth in the 2 full days of gaming. i didn't like mw1 multiplayer but this one seems better than the previous. dedicated servers single player campaign is tough, suspenseful, good graphics, good sound. is it a huge improvement over mw1, no. but mw1 was also a great game and ahead of its time. the campaign and solo mission are VERY well done and i've already got my money's worth in the 2 full days of gaming. i didn't like mw1 multiplayer but this one seems better than the previous. dedicated servers may be added at some point, but most games seem to be going away from this for whatever reason.… Expand
  24. NathanP
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I concur with all the low user scores on here, and they've put it better than I ever could. The single player's far too short for the money and the multiplayer sends a clear signal, that IW is far too successful to care about the most passionate and loyal group of gamers out there.
  25. JamesH
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    whatever people may say about it, as a game it is techincally amazing. Everything from the graphics to the stunning set piece gameplay. Some may not like it compared to Modern Warfare, but if you give the game a chance it is one of the best of it's generation.
  26. worst3W
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    To increase the price and take out all the best parts and make it a worse then a console game is just an insult and the way IW talked to there customers that felt that way, the game deserves a 0 even of it has a great single player. sad to see such a great game be ruined.
  27. DestinyB
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    This game Rocks, Who cares no dedicated servers and no mods. I hope it squashes the hackers, who are probably the ones complaining the most. The SP is an epic experience and the Multiplayer is fun especially the Co-Op Mode. I recommend this game to any intelligent adult who likes and appreciates a good gaming experience. As for the complainers, Get a Life.
  28. TobyG
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    SP is good fun.... for 3 hours. WTF for $120 NZD and I can finish the game in 3 hours... wtf is with that?!?! and don't even start me on the P2P mp, its rediculous. i send more time trying to find a server thats playable on than actually playing.... I might go back to playing Dragon Age: Origins, more value for money there.
  29. DaveM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    This is a horrible game. Not only did it install Steam on my PC, but it failed to activate multiple times. After contacting Steam, I managed to solve that issue. I quickly jumped in and tried the single player game, only to beat it 5 hours later... The story was somewhat good, but it ended in 5 hours? I didn
  30. FraserD
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Oh god, what have they done... turned a potentially fantastic PC FPS game into a XBOX360 kiddy console rip-off. Being honest IW couldn't give a damn about your game qualityexperience. All this stuff about IW-net "enchancing" your gameplay is a load of rubbish. The ONLY reasons they have implemented IW-net is to stop piracy (which i agree with) and for the downloadable content. But i Oh god, what have they done... turned a potentially fantastic PC FPS game into a XBOX360 kiddy console rip-off. Being honest IW couldn't give a damn about your game qualityexperience. All this stuff about IW-net "enchancing" your gameplay is a load of rubbish. The ONLY reasons they have implemented IW-net is to stop piracy (which i agree with) and for the downloadable content. But i tell you what, i laughed myself to sleep which i read an announcment by EA regarding their stance on dedicated servers. It pains me to say this but EA have got it right. People using consoles and IW themselves don't honestly realise how much dedicated servers enchance gameplay, 0 lag, good pings, able to kick cheaters and greifers off. If i were an FPS console gamer i would cut my left nut off to have the option fordedicated servers on a console but what i can't understand is why they just done implement BOTH systems... Matchmaking for people who just "wanna frag" and dedicated servers for people who run communities, clan etc. IW REALLY need to wake up and smell the coffee. We spend 1000's on our machines for the ability to play with more than 18 people and have NO lag, we spend 1000's on our machines so we can mod our servers and police them ourselves, we spend 1000's on our machines so we can run our communties not have them run for us, we spend 1000's on our machines so we can dictate OUR OWN gameplay. I hope to god that the PC version of this falls flat on it back, i really do.… Expand
  31. PeteJ
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    The singleplayer part is short, but ok. Multiplayer is probably the worst experience I have had since... I actually dont remember having a worse experience. Lag, high ping, no server browser, no dedicated server, the list goes on and on and on....Save your money and avoid this game, unless you are only in it for the 5 hour singleplayer.
  32. InsanityWard
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The reason people play pc games is because of the rich multiplayer elements that the community supports itself with. infinity ward is trying to turn the pc into a nickel and dime platform which the consoles have become accustomed to . i look for pc games with a rich mod community (95% of them do) and when a company is trying to make me pay for DLC when the PC community could easily make The reason people play pc games is because of the rich multiplayer elements that the community supports itself with. infinity ward is trying to turn the pc into a nickel and dime platform which the consoles have become accustomed to . i look for pc games with a rich mod community (95% of them do) and when a company is trying to make me pay for DLC when the PC community could easily make them for free, that my friends is crap!… Expand
  33. ShaneB
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Disgusting, Awful, Pathetic. Just a few words I use to describe this garbage attempt at a port. If you use certain parts on a PC, you need to "trick your computer" into letting you play, after Steam spent 15 minutes trying to let me play, It decided to delete the 11gb download I just downloaded and try re-download this piece of garbage. I'll be complaining and getting a full refund Disgusting, Awful, Pathetic. Just a few words I use to describe this garbage attempt at a port. If you use certain parts on a PC, you need to "trick your computer" into letting you play, after Steam spent 15 minutes trying to let me play, It decided to delete the 11gb download I just downloaded and try re-download this piece of garbage. I'll be complaining and getting a full refund the moment i can. Pathetic.… Expand
  34. rEkON
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    So, the singleplayer lasts 6 hours. It's not as epic as the original MW. However, there's some great moments that will leave a lasting impression and add to replayability. The multiplayer is still something to be desired. The frequent lag spikes, host migration, host advantage, and inability to customize/choose your own options is something that will need to be fixed. If you So, the singleplayer lasts 6 hours. It's not as epic as the original MW. However, there's some great moments that will leave a lasting impression and add to replayability. The multiplayer is still something to be desired. The frequent lag spikes, host migration, host advantage, and inability to customize/choose your own options is something that will need to be fixed. If you have the means, go buy it. However, if you already own MW and love the multiplayer, wait until MW2 is fixed.… Expand
  35. NickO
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    They expect us to pay $10 more than the typical MSRP for a ruined multiplayer system, a shorter campaign, and several less important features that almost every game of the past decade has had? Well I'm not buying and I recommend that you don't either. It's not even worth the bandwidth, if that's where your mind is wandering. I almost feel bad for the developers being They expect us to pay $10 more than the typical MSRP for a ruined multiplayer system, a shorter campaign, and several less important features that almost every game of the past decade has had? Well I'm not buying and I recommend that you don't either. It's not even worth the bandwidth, if that's where your mind is wandering. I almost feel bad for the developers being forced by their bosses to pull this BS, because there is no way they couldn't know how wrong this is.… Expand
  36. SteveR
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Second rate console port at best. IW has ruined the COD series with this garbage of a game. Multiplayer lags horribly when you can actually get into a server. This is suppose to be an experience? Its 2009, you need dedicated servers, your IWnet is a seriously flawed system. SAVE YOUR MONEY and spend it elsewhere.
  37. ColeR
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Looking at the reviews, its fairly clear to me who Infinity Ward has payed to review the game. 100 out of 100? Surely you must be kidding!? this Travesty of a joke of a game should be buried with Toxic waste, on top of magnets. I cannot begin to fathom the idiocy involved in taking away dedicated servers. And the hide of them, using Valve Anti Cheat, that excuse for a fair play system. Looking at the reviews, its fairly clear to me who Infinity Ward has payed to review the game. 100 out of 100? Surely you must be kidding!? this Travesty of a joke of a game should be buried with Toxic waste, on top of magnets. I cannot begin to fathom the idiocy involved in taking away dedicated servers. And the hide of them, using Valve Anti Cheat, that excuse for a fair play system. Its the worst possible choice they could have made. There are a few choice words i would like to use to express my feelings towards IW at the moment but I feel these words would be edited out, therefore I leave you with this sentiment. Hardcore gamers are the reason Infinity Ward and COD became popular, and to turn your back on us now is despicable. I hope you all choke.… Expand
  38. ClaytonS.
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    EVERYBODY. Stop complaining about the lack of dedicated servers. What, did the fact that the game doesn't have dedicated servers kill your children? No? Well some of you seem to be acting like it did. Grow up, and get used to it. Because you know what, it ain't changin' anytime soon. Idiots.
  39. alg
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    LIST OF THINGS WRONG: Audio settings only goes up to 5.1 setup. NO FOV change (clausterphobic feeling on big monitor). Some visual settings expected in a game as huge as this falls short(wheres my 16x AA?) No dedicated servers - (BIG error for PC) Person hosting a MP game leaves? Auto-pause game to change local host hands. (kills the experience it's a 5 to 55 second delay!) Pay no LIST OF THINGS WRONG: Audio settings only goes up to 5.1 setup. NO FOV change (clausterphobic feeling on big monitor). Some visual settings expected in a game as huge as this falls short(wheres my 16x AA?) No dedicated servers - (BIG error for PC) Person hosting a MP game leaves? Auto-pause game to change local host hands. (kills the experience it's a 5 to 55 second delay!) Pay no attention to OFFICIAL ratings, PC multiplayer is royally Fudged. Only saving grace is the SP. looks nice, but short story.… Expand
  40. PeterH
    Nov 11, 2009
    3
    Mediacore at best, don't bother to waste $ on this, since MP is a joke on pc and SP campaign takes 3,5h to finish. I'd rather suggest buying something that's actually worth your money.
  41. JamesS
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    I bought MW2 expecting the worst, but as you can see, I've rated it 4 rather than 0. There is some fun to be had with this game. I first jumped into a multiplayer match, if you can call it that, to find out the truth with regards to the alleged hosting and player cap issues. The game is riddled with latency problems, regardless of the quality of the host. In four hours of I bought MW2 expecting the worst, but as you can see, I've rated it 4 rather than 0. There is some fun to be had with this game. I first jumped into a multiplayer match, if you can call it that, to find out the truth with regards to the alleged hosting and player cap issues. The game is riddled with latency problems, regardless of the quality of the host. In four hours of multiplayer, just one match displayed a connection that was comparable to a local dedicated server. Pings were easily 100+ the entire time - atleast quadruple that of my average ping in CSS. It feels like I'm playing Gears of War (1 or 2, they're just as laggy as eachother) on my 360, with a host 10,000 miles away. Console gamers are unlikely to notice the difference - but I'm not playing on a console. The single player, however, is of a much higher standard than the multiplayer component; although to call it above average is perhaps too optimistic. Playing on Normal, the campaign was a forgettable 7 hours. It's not a bad story by any stretch of the imagination, but I kept thinking to myself "when this ends... I'm stuck with the multiplayer." As with CoD4, there's no point that you really want to replay just for the sake of "it's so cool", unlike the Russian campaign of the original CoD. Console gamers have the edge here; the game is worth replaying for them, to get their achievements/trophies for beating it on Veteran - if you care about that sort of thing. Considering the game is running on a (modified) 3 year old engine, it does very well visually. It's certainly not Crysis, but I wasn't expecting it to be. I experienced no glitches/bugs with the game whatsoever. Not much else to say. I hope InfinityWard learn from their mistakes with MW3.… Expand
  42. NickOver
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Short singleplayer and not as epic as the first. IW.net sucks just as we assumed it would. Thanks IW for giving me time to player worthy games. BFBC2 was on the backburner to this but not anymore.
  43. BenS
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    What amazing settings are on the PC version that the console might not have? From IW: The PC version has stuff like mouse support, text chat, and the ability to change graphical settings. I know my mind is blown as well. Its sad to know that IW use to boast stuff like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMfTR8PBrsE when the first one came out but removed almost all of this in the second one. What amazing settings are on the PC version that the console might not have? From IW: The PC version has stuff like mouse support, text chat, and the ability to change graphical settings. I know my mind is blown as well. Its sad to know that IW use to boast stuff like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMfTR8PBrsE when the first one came out but removed almost all of this in the second one. Single player: I enjoyed the first games single player mainly because of the stealth sniper mission and have to say MW2 has some decent single player events again but with a lot shorter gameplay. I know this game is more about the multiplayer but the main reason i enjoyed this game in the first place was the somewhat interesting single player missions. Also its quite sad that they put autoaim in the game and make it so you NEED it in order to beat some missions because it was designed for you to need it. Honestly.. wtf IW. Multiplayer: It basically added some new guns, removed leaning, a lot of new perks, and even worse more annoying kill streak rewards. In the first game i enjoyed the gameplay, perks, and killstreak rewards but after awhile it got on my nerves(can you say martyr) and now with this updated game we have no mods, 9 v 9 only, no dedicated servers. This is basically a direct from console version even with matchmaking included. Overall: i gave this game a 3/10 because the single player was semi decent and they tried to build up on multiplayer but in the process removed a lot of parks of the game people enjoyed making it another bad sequel of a use to be decent game.… Expand
  44. LiamB.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    The game has become a CONSOLE game only. when they developed this game they completely disregarded the PC community. Ever since CoD2 the game has been gradually going downhill for Pc gamers and uphill for console players. Now that Next Gen is all the rage it was obviouse that is where the market was so thats what they aimed for. It annoys me so much that a game that was top notch on PC The game has become a CONSOLE game only. when they developed this game they completely disregarded the PC community. Ever since CoD2 the game has been gradually going downhill for Pc gamers and uphill for console players. Now that Next Gen is all the rage it was obviouse that is where the market was so thats what they aimed for. It annoys me so much that a game that was top notch on PC has become a hollow shell of its formerself, it sickens me. Obviously i will buy the game still for the campaign because that has always been good, except for World at War which was terrible but thats what happens when you lend the game to a third party developer. I think the thing that annoys me the most is no matter how much you say its terrible anyone who owns a console will think its the best game ever. You can tell its all about the console because when they advertis eit on TV it says available on xbox and PS3. It doesn't mention PC at all because they don't care, even on the interview with one of the main game developers talking about why they made the game like they did in the background there was a big xbox symbol. When you listen to what he has to say you can see why the game has become what it is. The developer says (And i Quote) "Perks are awsome, Trust me!" "Leveling your guy is awsome, trust me!". NO ITS NOT! If i wanted to level my character I would go play world of warcraft or something. As soon as you bring in "Leveling" you take the fun out of the game and turn it into one Big Fat Grind. It really is a sad day for PC players everywhere. Its 9v9 max, level grinding, third party software using console fun from here on out..... great (N).… Expand
  45. Max
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I refuse to pay Activision's £10 greed tax for a gimped online multiplayer and 5 hour single player. There are plenty of longer, more original and better value games on the market and that's where I'll be putting my money. If you buy this game be warned you are contributing to a trend of churning out unoriginal, shorter and more expensive games.
  46. AlexK.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    It's a shame to see how one of the year's most hyped up games was shattered for the PC Gaming community. In less than a month, IW basically tore down everything that made the PC version of the game unique and made us pay MORE for LESS. For those who don't know, these are among the features removed: -No Dev Console -No Mods -10$ Price Hike (Never mind the fact that there is It's a shame to see how one of the year's most hyped up games was shattered for the PC Gaming community. In less than a month, IW basically tore down everything that made the PC version of the game unique and made us pay MORE for LESS. For those who don't know, these are among the features removed: -No Dev Console -No Mods -10$ Price Hike (Never mind the fact that there is no mandatory Publishing fee) -No more Dedicated servers (HUGE BLOW) -Among with mandatory DLC To me, as a PC gamer for nearly 10 years. This is disgusting. Instead of pushing the boundaries of PC gaming, IW has done the exact opposite. They didn't just take a step back. They got in a time machine and went back 2 decades. Before all the previously mentioned things (Except the price) existed. Shame on you IW, shame on you and all the reviewers who gave this game a good score. Shame on the reviewers for refusing to stand up to Robert Kotick and say "NO" to the future of PC gaming. Single player? It's what you would expect from a Call of Duty Game. Linear, nearly everything is scripted with an artificial difficulty (ie. Enemies that never stop spawning) with an equally uninspiring Tom Clancy-esque story. To me, as a PC gamer for nearly 10 years. This is disgusting. Instead of pushing the boundaries of PC gaming, IW has done the exact opposite. They didn't just take a step back. They got in a time machine and went back 2 decades. Before all the previously mentioned things (Except the price) existed. Shame on you IW, shame on you and all the reviewers who gave this game a good score. Shame on the reviewers for refusing to stand up to Robert Kotick and say "NO" to the future of PC gaming. Shame on the PC gamers who bought this game Shame on the developers who made this game Shame on the investors who supported this notion Most of all, shame on you Robert.… Expand
  47. kevinp
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Console port thrown together to make some quick cash. do not buy this hastily made console port. not only did they remove features like dedicated servers, mod support, 32 player battles, etc, they dared to raise the price $10 to match the price of the console version. stay far away from this.
  48. PaulB
    Nov 11, 2009
    5
    I am extremely dissappointed that IW has chosen to go the lazy route and make a console port for PC gamers when the COD franchise started on PC. Why? If it's about money then why not make all players of your game happy, then you'll be wiping your rear end with benjamins. I am just hoping they put out a patch that brings back those things that PC gamers count on: Dedicated I am extremely dissappointed that IW has chosen to go the lazy route and make a console port for PC gamers when the COD franchise started on PC. Why? If it's about money then why not make all players of your game happy, then you'll be wiping your rear end with benjamins. I am just hoping they put out a patch that brings back those things that PC gamers count on: Dedicated Servers and Leaning. IW is not completely written off, PC gamers can forgive they just need to show that they are willing to nake it right. Come on IW, do the right thing for your gamers. Don't let greed force you top be a careless developer.… Expand
  49. HaroldT
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    A waste of time releasing this on the PC, it comes with the cancer wart which is Steam which you are forced to install. Then they removed all the features (modding/dds) that the previous game had. 4 steps back, 1 step forward. Get the console version, avoid this like the plague.
  50. DavidN
    Nov 10, 2009
    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!
  51. TurkeyBurgers
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    What a pile of trash. This game is one of the WORST console to PC ports ever made. No servers? No Mods? No Custom Maps? No PC game. Enjoy the XBOX 360 version because we do not want crap games like this on our PC.
  52. AndreiA.
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    While the Single-player campaign si well made and it has an epic storyline, the 60 euros are for multiplayer. Well, specops is only for 2 players, multiplayer is a BIG minus from the previous modern warfare. just 9v9 ? What's that ? Oh it's more balanced you say, well i don't want balanced, i want chaos, i want 32v32, don't decide for me what's best for my While the Single-player campaign si well made and it has an epic storyline, the 60 euros are for multiplayer. Well, specops is only for 2 players, multiplayer is a BIG minus from the previous modern warfare. just 9v9 ? What's that ? Oh it's more balanced you say, well i don't want balanced, i want chaos, i want 32v32, don't decide for me what's best for my playstyle. No dedicated server, no mods, no custom maps, big lags in multiplayer games (confirmed by yours truly) which were non-existent in MW1, overall a bad MP experience. Add to that the fact that from the main menu you can see that this is a straight port from consoles. And with all the ads to xbox in their trailers, i just wonder how much money did microsoft give them. Receives a 9 for SP campaign, a 5 for SpecOPS and a big 0 for multiplayer = 4.65.… Expand
  53. KurtH
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    A true kick in the nuts to PC gamers around the world. I had the same feeling when Rockstar released GTA4 on the PC. A terribly bad PC port. It truly is a shame to see the entire industry shifting away from PC gaming and focusing solely on console gaming. I'm not even sure why they even bothered to release a PC version...oh wait that's right, profits. As others suggested, if you A true kick in the nuts to PC gamers around the world. I had the same feeling when Rockstar released GTA4 on the PC. A terribly bad PC port. It truly is a shame to see the entire industry shifting away from PC gaming and focusing solely on console gaming. I'm not even sure why they even bothered to release a PC version...oh wait that's right, profits. As others suggested, if you truly feel you're missing out on this "experience", rent the game for a console. But stay away from the PC version and definitely don't buy a console version (that would in effect be saying it's ok for IW to screw PC gamers.) Host ping advantage alone is enough for me to never want to play this game again.… Expand
  54. AndyT.
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This game is has good SP but terrible PC Multiplayer. it is a backwards step for PC gaming. in Australia we down have very good upload speeds and it was a nightmare to get good hosts often i was sent to hosts based in the UK/america/France. also i cant understand why metacritic is using Xbox Reviews for this. Very Puzzling.
  55. MikeM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    IW definitely released a dud with this game. Pure console port of a game that was already terrible, the lack of features is astounding. Compared to the first MW, we've reduced multiplayer capacity by 18 players, lost dedicated servers (matchmaking now averages each player to around 150 ping), leaning was removed, among other atrocities. This is an abomination among PC games and is a IW definitely released a dud with this game. Pure console port of a game that was already terrible, the lack of features is astounding. Compared to the first MW, we've reduced multiplayer capacity by 18 players, lost dedicated servers (matchmaking now averages each player to around 150 ping), leaning was removed, among other atrocities. This is an abomination among PC games and is a sad harbinger of things to come in the inevitable fall of PC gaming.… Expand
  56. MasterCHief
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game sucks. its the same as any other call of duty, dont see why i would buy it and not just play cod4.
  57. KasperR
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    A step back - You cant lean anymore.. Why is that? Single player campaign is great(is done in 6 hours), but the mulitiplayer sucks - not because of the maps, but because of the bad gamesetup. Also there is so many colorfull achievements, and that makes it pretty - BattleField Heroes like - And that's a bad thing in my book.
  58. MikeN
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    It's a short, predictable, generic, shadow of an FPS that pales in comparison to it's predecessors. The multiplayer aspect is just as dull as its singleplayer . The lack of dedicated servers, small player capacities, and lack of access to console commands renders the game unenjoyable and almost unplayable. The poorest showing by far from one of my favorite game series.
  59. EugeneL
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    Graphics are way better but for the PC version of this game lacks a lot from the console versions and i really disappointed with the multi-player The another problem is the bugs in the game that had not been fix before the release.
  60. M.
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    Need I say anything? The PC version sucks, I got it this morning, the single player, the graphics, and lets not forget the online. 9v9 is unexciting, I can't find any games because IWNet is f'd up, and no dedicated servers is just disappointing...this game has mad me sad man. CoD4 was so much better than this, especially in terms of the online experience, with mods and everything.
  61. ramanallamilli
    Nov 10, 2009
    2
    Lack of dedi server has destroyed this game for me, the ability to play the game at a high level competevily or in leagues/competitions is impossible. I can understand why for a console but PC gamers have much higher expectations when it comes to multiplayer, I suppose the publishers don't care as most sales come from consoles.
  62. NateY
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Waste of my $60. Modern Warfare 2 is just like a big map pack/expansion to the original Call of Duty:Modern Warfare with similar graphics (you only get wider-angle views with texture streaming) with almost zero improvement graphically-speaking, predictable multiplayer mode, plenty (but ordinary looking, consistent with Modern Warfare 1) of maps in multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 also takes Waste of my $60. Modern Warfare 2 is just like a big map pack/expansion to the original Call of Duty:Modern Warfare with similar graphics (you only get wider-angle views with texture streaming) with almost zero improvement graphically-speaking, predictable multiplayer mode, plenty (but ordinary looking, consistent with Modern Warfare 1) of maps in multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 also takes a big step, no, jump, backwards in terms of multiplayer interface - no server lists or ability to choose your own games, no dedicated server support (so what do I do with my current $8/month server? host Modern Warfare 1 or Left4dead I suppose), limited to 18 players per game and very laggy IWNet. I'm only giving the game 1 because of the just-decent single player mode. I regret my purchase and I am trying to arrange for a return with my local game store.… Expand
  63. BenH.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    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, some people wanted to be able to mod with this game which i never used anyway personal, aprantly this game doesnt have any dedicated servers when this game never lags for me and ive never had any problems what so ever. It has better graphics than the console 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, some people wanted to be able to mod with this game which i never used anyway personal, aprantly this game doesnt have any dedicated servers when this game never lags for me and ive never had any problems what so ever. It has better graphics than the console versions. i dont give a damn what infinity ward siad or activision all i care is that they made an excellent game that will keep me entertained for a very long time and i think all the poeple who put down a game over somthing as silly as this and all the silly romours than to bad for them cuase they are missing out!… Expand
  64. FrancoisM
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I walked into an EB games to get the game yesterday for PC. I got home, eager to install it. Steam said I couldn't play untill thursdays..... There's no reason I shoul;dn't be able to play the game if I buy it in the store.
  65. ShariqQ
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    This game, for Pc is a great disappointment. Single player is good, but multiplayer has been ruined by IW. No dedicated server, small teams (9v9 max) make this game alot less intense then the original (mw1). No leaning, no special features for the PC version, and for 10$ extra. It is a ripoff. It is a direct port from the consoles. In Free for all, most maps are too big and it takes This game, for Pc is a great disappointment. Single player is good, but multiplayer has been ruined by IW. No dedicated server, small teams (9v9 max) make this game alot less intense then the original (mw1). No leaning, no special features for the PC version, and for 10$ extra. It is a ripoff. It is a direct port from the consoles. In Free for all, most maps are too big and it takes forever to find a guy since the MAX PLAYER LIMIT is 8. NOT EVEN 18.… Expand
  66. Anonymous
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Networking: Client/Server Avg Ping: 25-40ms Console Commands: Yes Lean: Yes Custom Maps: Yes Number of Players: up to 64 Competitive Mods: Yes Mod Tools: Yes Ability to Record: Yes Kick/Ban Hackers Immediately: Yes Profiles Saved Online: No Manually Select Server to Join: Yes Control Bad Language: Yes 0 ping Advantage for Host: No Lan Play: Yes Free Demo: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Networking: Client/Server Avg Ping: 25-40ms Console Commands: Yes Lean: Yes Custom Maps: Yes Number of Players: up to 64 Competitive Mods: Yes Mod Tools: Yes Ability to Record: Yes Kick/Ban Hackers Immediately: Yes Profiles Saved Online: No Manually Select Server to Join: Yes Control Bad Language: Yes 0 ping Advantage for Host: No Lan Play: Yes Free Demo: Yes Price: $50 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Networking: Peer 2 Peer (downgrade) Avg Ping: 100ms+ (downgrade) Console Commands: No (downgrade) Lean: No (downgrade) Custom Maps: No (downgrade) Number of Players: up to 18 (downgrade) Competitive Mods: No (downgrade) Mod Tools: No (downgrade) Ability to Record: No (downgrade) Kick/Ban Hackers Immediately: No (downgrade) Profiles Saved Online: Yes Manually Select Server to Join: No (downgrade) Control Bad Language: No (downgrade) 0 ping Advantage for Host: Yes (downgrade) Lan Play: Yes Free Demo: No (downgrade) Price: $60 (downgrade) A game that costs more for hardly any progress, nay, most of it even puts us back a good decade in gaming features. IWnet failed me on numerous occasions. For one attempt the "best server" gave us all one red bar of ping. One host migration later we were up to two yellow. We then asked the question "Where is everyone from?" and the responses were New York and Philadelphia. Yep - it decided the best place for us was to play in the states. Mind you I'm from the Netherlands. I've also ended up in Canada, Brazil and Australia only once actually hitting a western European host. IW and Activision really screwed the pouch on this one.… Expand
  67. KolinsB
    Nov 11, 2009
    1
    Price is too high, there is not mods, there is very high ping, and browsing server.... everything was good in previous version is gone, and everything was bad in previous version there is grrrrrr.
  68. TonE
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This game spits on PC gamers by refusing to put in the game what is now standard in all PC multiplayer. This disturbing trend will likely be copied, leading to the evisceration of online PC gaming.
  69. MattB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Oh god where to start... Im comparing this to the previous game (COD4: Modern warfare) No dedicated server, no lean, no SLI support...game runs like hell, multiplayer is all peer to peer which gives the game host a huge advantage. What the hell was infinity ward thinking? This feels like a super terrible console port. LEARN FROM THE REST OF US AND DO NOT BUY!
  70. SkeeterM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Short single player that is just a rehash (albeit an interesting one) of MW1, multiplayer that is EXTREMELY laggy and buggy (no dedicated servers), and all of this for a 10 dollar premium compared to every other PC game on the market. Get it for the Xbox if you want to play this game and avoid the PC version like the plague - it just isn't worth it.
  71. RichC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    What a disappointment! I find it amazing how PC gamers have been treated by IW. PC gamers are the base. Like politics, if you mess with the base you will lose. IW has messed with the base and will lose. Unbelievable there is not dedicated server. Absolutely mind boggling. I am going to try to return the game. At least get a store credit.
  72. BenN
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    The multiplayer is a huge step backwards over what PC gamers are used to. 9v9 is just not impressive in any way at all. Lack of modding support, graphics that barely look better than a console game and no option to host dedicated servers.
  73. AndreasE
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The comments below me are just lame, all about the multiplayer who says it sucks. Hey guys ffs, they have just released the game, don't you think they will come up with some improvements.??? wait a month and there will be a lot of dedicated servers.
  74. IWsucksHarD
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    Come on, wtf is this game? Its just more expensive and castrated version of MW1. Single is quite good (i mean gameplay, coz story sucks ass) but its the same as it was in MW1, only shorter. And what about multi- the reason why 90% of ppl are buying this game? What multi? Lags, no dedi, high pings. U cant even play hardcore. WTF? Jesus, this is an insult to all pc gamers. It was supposed Come on, wtf is this game? Its just more expensive and castrated version of MW1. Single is quite good (i mean gameplay, coz story sucks ass) but its the same as it was in MW1, only shorter. And what about multi- the reason why 90% of ppl are buying this game? What multi? Lags, no dedi, high pings. U cant even play hardcore. WTF? Jesus, this is an insult to all pc gamers. It was supposed to be the greatest game of this year, but in fact its epic fail and greatest dissapointment. I hope ppl will vote with their wallets and wont buy this shitty console port.… Expand
  75. BillyF
    Nov 11, 2009
    7
    Not happy with no dedicated servers. Not choosing your own means you end up playing on usa servers with all the yanks, not good when you're from the uk asyou get a high ping. If I want a console game I'll buy one next time. Please patch it to go back to look like COD4.
  76. JackS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    All of you that are complaining about the online just shut up. Stop being a bunch of whiners and actually appreciate more than just the dedicated server thing k? It sucks that it's not there but appreciate it more than just that.
  77. MattG
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    - Custom content on PC's; mouse and keyboard support. - Ability to change your graphics settings! - Additional $10 cost. (If it's more it must be good.) - Matchmaking! You can lag just like Xbox360 users! - 18 player limit online. (18+ is so 2002!) - Complicated things like lean removed. - No mod support. (STICK IT TO THOSE EVIL MODDERS!) - Paid DLC! - Exciting SP story that - Custom content on PC's; mouse and keyboard support. - Ability to change your graphics settings! - Additional $10 cost. (If it's more it must be good.) - Matchmaking! You can lag just like Xbox360 users! - 18 player limit online. (18+ is so 2002!) - Complicated things like lean removed. - No mod support. (STICK IT TO THOSE EVIL MODDERS!) - Paid DLC! - Exciting SP story that lasts for a whole 3 hours. Modern Warfare 2 is the Game of the Year, all years.… Expand
  78. TeejG
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Horrible game. Dont waste your money. Instead of using the overly priced $65 on the game, use it to wipe your ass. Atleast you could get some use out of it. Do not support this horrible company
  79. LOLK
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding so you can only play on the stock maps. The game has so much more replay value online now. Speaking of online, have you ever gotten confused looking through the server list? Can't seem to figure out what you're doing? Does it seem like there's too many buttons for your short attentions span? Well, no worries. IW has kept you in mind and they have taken out the server browser. In fact, they've taken out dedicated servers completely! Is your internet too crappy to play on P2P? Does your internet slow down when you download a big file that just so happens to be 11 gigabytes? Have no fear! IW.net will save the day! In fact, it's so amazing, that you have to pay TEN MORE DOLLARS for the game! It must be good! So go out and buy your very own copy of CoD: MW2!… Expand
  80. ConnorH
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    While I do not agree with most of the steps IW has taken, but this game is truly fantastic. Single-player is a blast, while short, and has almost too many plot twists, it gets the job done and more. You'll be plenty entertained. While dedicated server support is crucial to competitive games, the game runs fine on IW.net. The games are optimized for you. The depth is also fantastic, While I do not agree with most of the steps IW has taken, but this game is truly fantastic. Single-player is a blast, while short, and has almost too many plot twists, it gets the job done and more. You'll be plenty entertained. While dedicated server support is crucial to competitive games, the game runs fine on IW.net. The games are optimized for you. The depth is also fantastic, you'll keep coming back. Overall, a truly fantastic game with flaws.… Expand
  81. JesperJ
    Nov 11, 2009
    9
    Most people here is rating this game low because of no dedicated servers. While that may be a issue for some, this is still far the best FPS game in my opinion. The lack of dedicated servers is a non-issue for 99.9% of gamers out there, and a improvement over a serverlist. That said, a dedicated server list as a future optional whould be great, but don't ever let that hold you back Most people here is rating this game low because of no dedicated servers. While that may be a issue for some, this is still far the best FPS game in my opinion. The lack of dedicated servers is a non-issue for 99.9% of gamers out there, and a improvement over a serverlist. That said, a dedicated server list as a future optional whould be great, but don't ever let that hold you back for buying this great game. (unless you are one of the 0.1%)… Expand
  82. MikeS
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Lack of dedicated server disallows MW2 to be taken seriously in the competitive gaming field. This franchise was previously herald for competitive game play but is now restricted to vanilla multiplayer and massive amounts of network lag due to upload and bandwidth caps from consumer Internet access. The removal of lean is a step backwards for the genre as well. From a franchise that Lack of dedicated server disallows MW2 to be taken seriously in the competitive gaming field. This franchise was previously herald for competitive game play but is now restricted to vanilla multiplayer and massive amounts of network lag due to upload and bandwidth caps from consumer Internet access. The removal of lean is a step backwards for the genre as well. From a franchise that perfected realism in war games, players are now being restricted and pushed back into the style of every other FPS ever created. Originality has been released from the franchise. Infinity Ward has effectively gone back in time with this release.… Expand
  83. BrentlyH
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Graphics are good, but the lack of dedicated servers killed the game for me. The story mode was OK at best, but everyone knows the Call of Duty series has always been about the awesome multiplayer, and CoD:MW2 took the great thing the series had going for it and beat it with a stick, burned in with gasoline, and threw it out of a 6 story building into a dumpster in the alley below.
  84. PresidentK
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    COD6 aka OMG6... Anyone with a bad review of this game, is out of their mind. I just brought this came over to my grandpas house, a vet, to see what he thought. During an intense firefight, I looked over to see his jaw dropped. I stopped the game to ask him what he thought, and he asked me "Are you controlling this or is it a movie?" He looked absolutely stunned. I later saw him sitting COD6 aka OMG6... Anyone with a bad review of this game, is out of their mind. I just brought this came over to my grandpas house, a vet, to see what he thought. During an intense firefight, I looked over to see his jaw dropped. I stopped the game to ask him what he thought, and he asked me "Are you controlling this or is it a movie?" He looked absolutely stunned. I later saw him sitting outside with a blank look on his face. I asked him whatsup, and he responded. "I can't stop thinking about that game, I've never seen anything like it." Needless to say, we're both amazed... Gramps said it was better than Spielburg.… Expand
  85. ThomasD
    Nov 11, 2009
    8
    Great game while playing , singleplayer is short , but intense and i will be playing that multiple times , multiplayer however is where the money is at , weapons are balanced , maps are well designed , gamemodes are fun. The disadvantage at the moment is no dedicated servers and no lean ( that i didnt use anyhow, if the game gets both of those , it's an instant 10 for me ) Lots of Great game while playing , singleplayer is short , but intense and i will be playing that multiple times , multiplayer however is where the money is at , weapons are balanced , maps are well designed , gamemodes are fun. The disadvantage at the moment is no dedicated servers and no lean ( that i didnt use anyhow, if the game gets both of those , it's an instant 10 for me ) Lots of weapons to unlock , lots of perks , perk upgrades , weapon upgrades , deathstreak things , customisable killstreaks ( yay ) , and lots of other things that will keep me busy for many more hours. I am not a competitive gamer , i just play games because i think it's fun!… Expand
  86. Hiro
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    I've recieved a nice briliant frisbee just for only $60! Another function such as playing a computer game was disabled here in Japan but who cares? I can't wait playing it with my dog next Sunday! Thanks!
  87. eoL
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    Take a look at the at the user reviews, notice the very few positive Reviews compared to the flood of negative ones. Look at the Critics too. Of course, Critics can be bought but it's not as easy for the personal ones. This game is mostly an disappointment compared to its predecessor. The single-player narrative is overall both rationally stupid and very short. The removal of Take a look at the at the user reviews, notice the very few positive Reviews compared to the flood of negative ones. Look at the Critics too. Of course, Critics can be bought but it's not as easy for the personal ones. This game is mostly an disappointment compared to its predecessor. The single-player narrative is overall both rationally stupid and very short. The removal of dedicated server pretty much scraps the competitive gaming with the high latency p2p connections that the game uses. I'd give it a 5 for being a solid shooter, but I'm rating it even lower than that since there's no enjoyment in playing the single-player with its C-Movie plot nor rather lacking multiplayer.… Expand
  88. JakeN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    I got the game and stormed through the single-player. Its exactly what you'd expect from it (thanks to all the hype about it), and then got to the horrid multiplayer. I'm being completely honest here: this simply BLOWS compared to CoD4's multiplayer. There's no dedicated servers, no custom maps, no mods, no skinning, absolutely no customization, no leaning, its always I got the game and stormed through the single-player. Its exactly what you'd expect from it (thanks to all the hype about it), and then got to the horrid multiplayer. I'm being completely honest here: this simply BLOWS compared to CoD4's multiplayer. There's no dedicated servers, no custom maps, no mods, no skinning, absolutely no customization, no leaning, its always 9v9, host migration takes forever, host always has an advantage (P2P in general is fail) and it costs $10 EXTRA, and we'll be paying for DLC... Its simply not worth it. At all. I gave it a 0 because single-player was good and what I wanted. If it was worse, I'd go for giving it a negative score. Multiplayer is where CoD shone for me in all of its previous installments, and IW just ruined it to hell and beyond. Don't get me wrong here - If you live in a good location and get good connections normally, you'll find games easily and be able to play perfectly. Nothing is 'wrong' with the way the IWnet system works, its just a major slap in the face for hardcore PC gamers; like going back to 1997... You might think its worth it and get it anyway, but trust me, it will lose its 'fun' factor after a month or so because of absolutely no way to enhance the game to your liking/preferences (thanks to IW ruining the PC features).… Expand
  89. SushBag
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    They give us less and have the audacity to charge us MORE for it? The PC version of this game is a massive stain on Infinity Ward's credibility and an unfortunate reminder of the times we live in, with certain publishers doing whatever they want as long as the masses keep buying it. Everything about this game is a step back from CoD4, don't buy it.
  90. Mithan
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    I HATE that it doesn't have Dedicated Servers and that Activision craps on the PC Crowd, but I caved and bought it anyways because at the end of the day, I play games to be entertained and MW2 is a great game. The online play is very well done, even if the Match Making aspect of it does leave a little bit to be desired, still, they did a good job. So yes, Activision deserves to be I HATE that it doesn't have Dedicated Servers and that Activision craps on the PC Crowd, but I caved and bought it anyways because at the end of the day, I play games to be entertained and MW2 is a great game. The online play is very well done, even if the Match Making aspect of it does leave a little bit to be desired, still, they did a good job. So yes, Activision deserves to be hated for the sleaze balls they are, but the game is very well done.… Expand
  91. GGIW
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding Holy crap! This game is awesome on the PC! It's completely the same as the console version, but it has custom things like mouse control, on-screen text, and video options! :O If that isn't custom, then I don't know what is. The best part is the lack mods. Ever gotten tired of playing on new, exciting, out of the ordinary maps? Well no worries because they took out modding so you can only play on the stock maps. The game has so much more replay value online now. Speaking of online, have you ever gotten confused looking through the server list? Can't seem to figure out what you're doing? Does it seem like there's too many buttons for your short attentions span? Well, no worries. IW has kept you in mind and they have taken out the server browser. In fact, they've taken out dedicated servers completely! Is your internet too crappy to play on P2P? Does your internet slow down when you download a big file that just so happens to be 11 gigabytes? Have no fear! IW.net will save the day! In fact, it's so amazing, that you have to pay TEN MORE DOLLARS for the game! It must be good! So go out and purchase your very own copy of CoD: MW2!… Expand
  92. MikeN
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    It's a short, predictable, generic, shadow of an FPS that pales in comparison to it's predecessors. The multiplayer aspect is just as dull as its singleplayer . The lack of dedicated servers, small player capacities, and lack of access to console commands renders the game unenjoyable and almost unplayable. The poorest showing by far from one of my favorite game series.
  93. TesherC
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Infinity Ward sure expressed it's hate toward the PC community with MW2 by stripping it down to console standards for $60. Avoid MW2 at all costs because this game is terrible in all ways especially multiplayer. What was once Cod is now nothing, thanks IW.
  94. SamW
    Nov 11, 2009
    2
    Voted low to compensate for all the bought high reviews by professional reviewers that didn't play the PC version, just copied the review from the console version. Call of Duty was built on PC gamers. It has a very strong competative following. They have been completely devastated by this version, which is a glorified console port. I can't stress how sad I am about this.
  95. AlessioT.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    No dedicated servers, + 3rd person, no mod support, no server ip join, no customizations.. and the rest is the sam call-of-duty-map-pack. All this shit for 60
  96. TomC
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The game is amazing. dont pay attention to the PC user reviews. most people didn't even buy tha games and rated it 1 just because of no dedicated servers. sure its disapointing but IWNet seems fine for me. plus i am sure they will add them as soon as possible. the multiplayer is just as addicting as the firsts. i highly recomend it to anyone who wants a great single player story and The game is amazing. dont pay attention to the PC user reviews. most people didn't even buy tha games and rated it 1 just because of no dedicated servers. sure its disapointing but IWNet seems fine for me. plus i am sure they will add them as soon as possible. the multiplayer is just as addicting as the firsts. i highly recomend it to anyone who wants a great single player story and an extremely fun multiplayer. i will be playing this for years to come.… Expand
  97. Shal
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Wow, am I disappointed with this game. The single player is the shortest yet, lazyness is all I can say. Next, no leaning...how is that improving the game, just plan lazyness again. What is up with this multiplayer conection thing? I has have a crappy ping and connection problems. If I wanted to play a console game, I would have bought the console version. I'd skip on this game.
  98. MattNoneofyourbusiness.
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    By skimming through all the reviews of this game, no matter where you go, it looks as if most people hated the game, but a few really loved it. However, upon closer inspection, all of the good reviews look like they've been written by 10 year olds, riddled with spelling and grammar errors, and generally just not knowing anything about what they're talking about. The reason these By skimming through all the reviews of this game, no matter where you go, it looks as if most people hated the game, but a few really loved it. However, upon closer inspection, all of the good reviews look like they've been written by 10 year olds, riddled with spelling and grammar errors, and generally just not knowing anything about what they're talking about. The reason these people gave Modern Warfare 2 a high rating is because they were to young to play the superior first person shooters and they too idiotic to see what a crap game they have bought. MW2 is a horrible excuse for a PC game, have pretty much destroyed my hopes for Infinity Ward.… Expand
  99. liamC
    Nov 12, 2009
    0
    The sad part is the single player is so much fun, but that not the main reason we buy cod games. I played a few multi games and after the host dropping connection or getting mega lag i uninstalled the game. The worst part is it has so much potential too. Sorry IW you've lost anymore sales from me.
  100. NotTaking
    Nov 12, 2009
    1
    I expect Infinity Ward to come up with an article in a few weeks stating that their fears of piracy on the PC have come true because the sales have been so poor. Well dear Insanity Ward, it might be that PC gamers are not buying this game because it's an insult to the PC gaming community. The developers couldn't care less obviously, even though the PC gaming community has made I expect Infinity Ward to come up with an article in a few weeks stating that their fears of piracy on the PC have come true because the sales have been so poor. Well dear Insanity Ward, it might be that PC gamers are not buying this game because it's an insult to the PC gaming community. The developers couldn't care less obviously, even though the PC gaming community has made them the company they are today, as is evident from a chat on BestBuy with said developers. The following says it all really: Q:Is there a console in the PC version of the game, so we can change our field of view from the xbox's default 65 FOV to 80 also can we tweaks the weapon damage for each gun, removes perks, graphical debris, breathing sway, also thru console like we where able to before or is this all gone? Vince-IW: We would like you to play the game the way we designed and balanced it. Q: Ignoring IW.net, is the PC version a direct port of the console version? Mackey-IW: No, PC has custom stuff like mouse control, text chat in game, and graphics settings. *this answer really says it all. This is how the bloated developers treat the PC community now.* Q: What kinds of pings did you get during your IWNet testing and what do you say is an acceptable ping? Mackey-IW: I've been playing mainly with around 100ms ping and it was great.… 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
32
#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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