Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2667 Ratings

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  1. JustinK
    Dec 27, 2009
    10
    This game is pretty good! Most people probably don't agree with this statement because they haven't played the other Cod's! Playing Cal of Duty 4: MW keeps you grasping the edge of your seat when playing MW2! It just keeps the excitement going, and going!
  2. CamT
    Dec 29, 2009
    1
    This game looks beautiful. Thats were the 1 point came from. It looks really good, but its gameplay is horrible. When it comes to online gameplay, it will take 5-10 minutes to get into a game, matches last around 5-7 minutes, if a player leaves, or begins to lag it stops the game and you go into a screen that "finds the best host" which basically means that a new player will have 100% hit This game looks beautiful. Thats were the 1 point came from. It looks really good, but its gameplay is horrible. When it comes to online gameplay, it will take 5-10 minutes to get into a game, matches last around 5-7 minutes, if a player leaves, or begins to lag it stops the game and you go into a screen that "finds the best host" which basically means that a new player will have 100% hit registry. If your that person, its great - everyone dies really easy.. if your not, you HAVE to use your knife. Its not an uncommon occurance to have 30 rounds strike your enemy and him still be alive. A close range shotgun blast (kills in one hit in split screen) can kill in one hit, or 3 at the same range. Hit registry is god awfull online. The players that useually get 1st place use explosives, like 203s and thumpers with an increase damage/ sacavanger perk so they never run out of ammo. Then use kill streaks, which is basicly free kills by calling in helicopters and bombers.. untill they get the Nuke and end the match. COD one was a tactical shooter (not really, but this one makes it took like it) this one is more of a battle-feild heroes spoof, where you grab guns with a lot of bullets and run around each other spraying down the walls. When you go into hardcore mode, one hit kills, but you might have to shoot someone 10 times to get the hit to register (unless you are the host). Lag kills this game, and the fact that you can't browse through a sever list and pick what map you want to play is stupid. Half the time you'll get a bad map, vote to skip it, then you'll get another bad map and everyone will leave. The selling point of this game was supposed to be the online, and it needs a lot of help. Matchmaking is stupid, let us pick our maps, give us dedicated servers, and give us a latency numerical value.… Expand
  3. Peter
    Aug 11, 2010
    3
    ill admit that i liked the levels where i could kill the people we are actually at war with, then when it shifted to the russia and an american as bad guys, i hated it. do we really want to start a real war with russia!!!!!! the single player wasnt even close to as amazing as uncharted 2! well, the part where D C was under attack was also cool, but it was ruined by the fact that theill admit that i liked the levels where i could kill the people we are actually at war with, then when it shifted to the russia and an american as bad guys, i hated it. do we really want to start a real war with russia!!!!!! the single player wasnt even close to as amazing as uncharted 2! well, the part where D C was under attack was also cool, but it was ruined by the fact that the russians were attacking and not the the tuscan raiders we are actually fighting. as for the multiplayer, it was fun but got boring really quickly. plus you dont even make multiplayer trophies like you do in uncharted 2. im still waiting for a military game to satisfy my warrior spirit, maybe medal of honor will. hell yea!!!!!… Expand
  4. Rob274
    Aug 18, 2010
    9
    After Modern Warfare awesome release, this game is the best! The graphics are excellent, the story is great, and the weapons are cool! But, after playing the missions over and over again..it kinda gets boring. But when you play online, it is entertaining!!! But I liked the game alot!
  5. RedHairedGuy
    Oct 18, 2010
    2
    You better read this you monkey
    Multiplayer is what everybody playes now.
    I was expecting a Great game with balance and teamwork. My First disapointment was you couldn't choose which map you wanna play, You can only choose with Mode you wanna play and this was for the PC, No mods, No Custom maps, No dedicated Servers, No updates at all. IW doesn't even listen to the players, they are just    You better read this you monkey
    Multiplayer is what everybody playes now.
    I was expecting a Great game with balance and teamwork.
    My First disapointment was you couldn't choose which map you wanna play, You can only choose with Mode you wanna play and this was for the PC, No mods, No Custom maps, No dedicated Servers, No updates at all.
    IW doesn't even listen to the players, they are just releasning Map packs for 15$.
    Noobtube is a Big thing now with commando and Danger Close which is just like the Sonic boom perk from CoD4.
    G18 is a Major Problem they need to fix and the Killstreaks are too easy to get, 7 kills for Harrier Strike which is just like air strike + Helicopter.
    I didn't Enjoyed the singleplayer at all, Lame reharsh story, Tries to be epic but fails.
    Speciel Ops is only fun with a Freind    … Expand
  6. DeadChaos
    Oct 2, 2010
    9
    Very good game. Campaign was pretty good, enjoyable specials ops but you can solo most of them. Multiplayer is good, except for some overpowered guns, dual wielding and perks BUT there are ways to counter these sort of problems as a silenced weapon to mention one. I suspect that the most people who gave this game a bad rating is getting whipped, go into a rage and turn the console off.Very good game. Campaign was pretty good, enjoyable specials ops but you can solo most of them. Multiplayer is good, except for some overpowered guns, dual wielding and perks BUT there are ways to counter these sort of problems as a silenced weapon to mention one. I suspect that the most people who gave this game a bad rating is getting whipped, go into a rage and turn the console off. Yes, multiplayer gets frustrating but once you know the maps, gun combinations, etc this game is very good. Recently new modes was introduced like Barebones Pro where killstreaks are disabled!! So if you have any complaints about overpowered killstreaks just jump into this mode.… Expand
  7. NoBS
    Dec 28, 2010
    9
    This game is really great and there is no denying this. The campaign was solid, really exciting, adrenaline pumped, had a good plot, good scenes and cut scenes, and of course connectable bad ass characters. The sound is great and realistic, and the musical score really adds to make the scene. Specs mode is lots of fun, there are TONS of missions that will keep you busy for awhile which youThis game is really great and there is no denying this. The campaign was solid, really exciting, adrenaline pumped, had a good plot, good scenes and cut scenes, and of course connectable bad ass characters. The sound is great and realistic, and the musical score really adds to make the scene. Specs mode is lots of fun, there are TONS of missions that will keep you busy for awhile which you can do with your friends at different difficulties. All of them are unique in their own way and so much fun. Now lets get to the MP. It seems that now that it seems to be the "cool" thing to hate on mw2 ridiculously. I find this completely stupid and hypocritical. People the complain about the game continue to play it, which means IW must of done something right to make it that fun and addicting to make you continue playing. People don't give the game enough credit and fail to realize what it's done. It has awesome killstreaks, awesome tight guns, graphically beautiful and original maps. I have never had so much fun with an FPS before in my life. COD4 is more balanced, but as fun or as packed as MW2. Yes, the nuke boosting and noob tubes can sometimes be a nuisance but it's not the end of the world as hardcore gamers claim. It's liveable. I love using the AC130 and love going for the nuke as a challenge. And you know what? The flaws of the game make the game more interesting and provide for rants and a "booster justice" game mode. MW2 is by far a much better game than Black Ops. Anyone who says different, is obviously in denial and is a stupid hypocrite.… Expand
  8. C4M3L
    Dec 26, 2010
    9
    The sequel to COD4 I'd give 90 out of 100 compared to the 94 out of 100 I gave COD4. This game added a few "tweaks" to the multiplayer making it even more fun. After all, the perks and leveling is what makes the game addictive and the "options" you have for kill streak bonuses are even greater. But, the single player was hard to follow. It again had some great moments but I'm sure manyThe sequel to COD4 I'd give 90 out of 100 compared to the 94 out of 100 I gave COD4. This game added a few "tweaks" to the multiplayer making it even more fun. After all, the perks and leveling is what makes the game addictive and the "options" you have for kill streak bonuses are even greater. But, the single player was hard to follow. It again had some great moments but I'm sure many felt it was more of the same but with much less plot or any direction. While SP was fun I didn't really understand what the story was all about because it seemed to jump around a bit with very little tying it all together. So, even though this game was great and equally addictive as COD4 there are definitely some irritations such as the knuckleheads that run around with marathon, lightweight, and commando perks. Imagine some teenage punk running around twice the speed as humanly possible, unlimited sprint, stabbing you from clear across the room before you can even put a single round into him with a sub machine gun... not very realistic. If they took away just a couple of these annoying perks the game would be more fun and probably the only reason I can't give this game a 10.

    I will be looking to Battlefield Bad Company 2 next to see what this is all about. It claims to be a more realistic MP experience and it might be a good change of pace for this genre. I will give my thoughts on that in a little bit after I've played it for a while.    … Expand
  9. aSsh0le
    Dec 22, 2010
    4
    I got this game only because I have some cousins who play it all the time and I thought it would be nice to play online with them, but after a few online matches getting my butt kicked I decided I needed to play single player campaign to get the hang of it faster without too much humiliation but even when I finished the campaign (it was really short by the way, took me 2 days) I keptI got this game only because I have some cousins who play it all the time and I thought it would be nice to play online with them, but after a few online matches getting my butt kicked I decided I needed to play single player campaign to get the hang of it faster without too much humiliation but even when I finished the campaign (it was really short by the way, took me 2 days) I kept sucking at mp, so I stopped playing this game and got killzone 2, I liked kz2 multiplayer more than mw2 even when I hated the stupid campaign (I hate science fiction that involves alien invasions) and I wasn't getting my butt kicked too badly so i asked myself wtf was wrong with me when I played mw2? and after a while I figured it was the unbalanced difficulty specially with the freaking perks and killstreaks. so after two months I sold it and never regretted.… Expand
  10. aadms
    Mar 24, 2011
    8
    More improved on graphics and sound makes it even more impressive than the one that was released two years ago. The problem I had was that the plotline was so over the top that it would have been better served if they added more background depth with cutscences, conversations, news reports. Sort of makes the story hollow when it's barely touched upon. Still, these are extremely fun games.
  11. Psienkow
    Apr 17, 2011
    10
    This game has it all in my opinion. Great single player, the Special Operations games are fantastic and the Online Multiplayer is terrific. I don't understand the lows scores, since I would highly recommend this game as one of the best shooter experiences I've played. The whole package...
  12. gredi
    Jun 20, 2011
    10
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  13. Masterix
    Jun 16, 2011
    10
    I think this is the best game in the world! I really like the single player and the spec ops are very funny.
  14. davenbettridge
    Aug 2, 2011
    7
    The Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with something half good and not a masterpiece. Call of Duty MW2 has its production values, its popular, it has high quality models, shooting animations and sounds which do provides players some immediate satisfying gameplay (for a short time). But theThe Call of Duty creators must be criticized for having the greatest opportunity in the industry with unlimited resources to only coming up with something half good and not a masterpiece. Call of Duty MW2 has its production values, its popular, it has high quality models, shooting animations and sounds which do provides players some immediate satisfying gameplay (for a short time). But the overall 'game' of MW2 is a mixed bag and fails to be something really special, not just a 'fun' or 'popular' game. The single player story is a bad joke, the themes and meanings the story portrays are a contradictory muddled mess. The special Op missions do offer some well designed gameplay but why the story mode is not intertwined is confusing, I would have preferred the entire story dropped for more Special Ops. The multiplayer can be fun for short periods of time but does lack depth which is why it has not resonated as a competitive Esport title. I do recommend MW2 due its surface fun and value for money but it lacks to what should have been something much much more.… Expand
  15. egomagnet
    Aug 23, 2011
    0
    my god u people r jaded . as of aug 2011 this still one of the best games they have made for the ps3. maybe pc gamers should lay off of the elitism a bit and have fun playing. servers? thats just one less thing the average guy doesn't have to deal with. it is the norm now. plenty of people r still crankin it on xbox too . black ops has now carried it on and im sure many of u have beenmy god u people r jaded . as of aug 2011 this still one of the best games they have made for the ps3. maybe pc gamers should lay off of the elitism a bit and have fun playing. servers? thats just one less thing the average guy doesn't have to deal with. it is the norm now. plenty of people r still crankin it on xbox too . black ops has now carried it on and im sure many of u have been **** about it the very same way. what u want is something that doesn't exist yet. perfection from human error.… Expand
  16. actionpckd
    Oct 29, 2011
    2
    a very linear storyline disguised by over the top dramatic sequences that is somewhat a copy of COD4.
    spec ops are mission that are derived from the story mostly. multiplayer has a very unbalanced weapons
  17. coldcalculated
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Really good game that sets the bar, graphically, for first person shooters. Alot of fun in the quick campaign. Spec ops is a blast. Mulitplayer is great, improves everything from the first entry in the series. The game feels like its following too closely in its predecessors footsteps and suffers slightly for it.
  18. Coreyod386
    Jan 7, 2012
    8
    First let me get this out of the way: there is LOADS of **** in this game the most out of any cod including commando, one man army and the ump45, but other than that, fantastic game. great campaign and multiplayer buy this game if you don't have it.
  19. Angelus_72
    Sep 5, 2012
    2
    If you can get this for free, a lot of fun can be fished out of Special Ops if you have a friend to play with you. If not, good luck playing because that aspect of the game lacks a matchmaking feature. The campaign is far too easy, with a generally boring plot with predictable twists. The Multiplayer seems to attract a lot of people, but to anyone who has play CoD before, it's just veryIf you can get this for free, a lot of fun can be fished out of Special Ops if you have a friend to play with you. If not, good luck playing because that aspect of the game lacks a matchmaking feature. The campaign is far too easy, with a generally boring plot with predictable twists. The Multiplayer seems to attract a lot of people, but to anyone who has play CoD before, it's just very very familiar.… Expand
  20. lpfan2000
    Dec 3, 2012
    1
    Debated making it a 0 but its graphics are very good, so I have to give it something. The graphics is the only compliment I will give this game. It is terrible, the biggest let down of a game ever. The game developers could of just reskinned COD4 (which they wisely did it seems in Black Ops 2) and focused on a cool campaign and have taken the easy way out, which is underwhelming but atDebated making it a 0 but its graphics are very good, so I have to give it something. The graphics is the only compliment I will give this game. It is terrible, the biggest let down of a game ever. The game developers could of just reskinned COD4 (which they wisely did it seems in Black Ops 2) and focused on a cool campaign and have taken the easy way out, which is underwhelming but at least you won't pull your hair out playing it. But no, they decided to do a whole new physics engine and campaign which were cheaper in quality than a Michael Bay film. The multiplayer just feels clunky and wacky. The knifing in this game is a whole 90 degrees off it seems, campers rule over half the map, and bullets seem like they were shot out of a paintball gun, not a m16. They added all these new killstreaks which emphasized the problem that the only way you can get a kill in this game is through childish tricks, maybe thats why so many 5 year olds play this. Oh, but what really gets this game all the **** its thrown at it is the terrible community that has infected this franchise ever since nazi zombies came out (not knocking nazi zombies in any way, it just was a clever analogy, zombie outbreak to COD fanboy outbreak) which do nothing but sit in a corner in a video game and take pot shots at you. Do not hope to find any teamwork, because there is none, this game revolves around you running around and hoping that the other guy isn't facing you. Nobody cares about the campaign so there is no reason to go over it.… Expand
  21. baole58
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    Modern Warfare 2 is an improvement on Call of Duty 4. Campaign is short but compelling, Special Ops is a slick package of a variety of mini missions but it's the multiplayer that keeps you hooked on Call of Duty.

    It has a lot of depth, killstreaks allow you to do more than just shoot. It's very rewarding and awesome to use. In Call of Duty 4, you only had 3. In Modern Warfare 2, you can    Modern Warfare 2 is an improvement on Call of Duty 4. Campaign is short but compelling, Special Ops is a slick package of a variety of mini missions but it's the multiplayer that keeps you hooked on Call of Duty.

    It has a lot of depth, killstreaks allow you to do more than just shoot. It's very rewarding and awesome to use. In Call of Duty 4, you only had 3. In Modern Warfare 2, you can only use three but you have 15 killstreaks to choose from.

    Modern Warfare 2 introduces several new features, not seen in Call of Duty, aside from new weapons, equipment and perks that upgrade to "pro versions" after meeting utilization requirements. If you're really good, you can get a nuke (25 killstreak) and the person who use it will win for the player, him or herself, or the team no matter who's winning.

    Host migration is a bit annoying, since the host likes to rage quit, but it lets you continue on with the game instead of going back to the lobby, where you would lose your victory points and extra exp if you were about to win.

    Third person is an option in selected game types and there are new game types as well as the return of Team Deathmatch, Search & Destroy etc. Trophies/achievements is very easy so this game is a good collection for you trophy/achievement whores as there are no multiplayer achievements, though you would need two players for some.

    Special Ops has a variety of mini missions from snowmobile race to eliminating enemies. Special Ops is great if you need a change from multiplayer. Graphics isn't the best but it runs consistently at 60 FPS on console. Consistent frame rate is required for competitive play rather than graphics that makes you go "wow" and there are loads of better looking games out there, such as Uncharted as well as Final Fantasy.

    People like to annoy you online, doesn't make the game itself bad. If you run into some annoying c**t, just mute him. Simple! People b***hing about trickshotters. So what? They get killed more than they kill anyway. Again, doesn't make the game bad. It's how the player chooses to play. Killstreaks isn't consistent but it's how the franchise evolves. It's one of the best shooters out today so if you haven't played it, you're missing out.    … Expand
  22. cryat
    Jun 19, 2013
    0
    This is one of the worst games I`ve ever played. Don`t buy it!
    Singleplayer: The story isn`t good.
    Multiplayer: One Map was blocked so you only can play it on a hacked server. That`s the second problem, in this game are many hacker and hacked lobby`s/server.. The weapons are not balanced just like the match-making-system. You have to play mean to get bonus experience so many players are    This is one of the worst games I`ve ever played. Don`t buy it!
    Singleplayer: The story isn`t good.
    Multiplayer: One Map was blocked so you only can play it on a hacked server. That`s the second problem, in this game are many hacker and hacked lobby`s/server.. The weapons are not balanced just like the match-making-system. You have to play mean to get bonus experience so many players are camping, noob-tubing or rush with overpowered weapons. In this game are some mean kill-streak-rewards like the AC-130. The enemy players dies non-stop so you get no kills too. That means no one is happy (only the player with the AC-130).
    Sometimes it`s very funny but the bad and aggressive making moments are so much more...
    The developers stopped the support so the game will not get updates.

    If I could I would give minus points for this game. Please IW update this game or don`t do mistakes like this again.    … Expand
  23. PotaetoSak
    Feb 21, 2013
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Althought it haves a lot of innovation, MW2's innovation is negative. You can be winning 199-0 in a Domination game but if someone in the other team kills 25 dudes without dying, is an instant loss. Perks like Commando (getting knifed from a 10-feet distance really freaks me out), terrible spawns, people that shoot their's grenade launchers throught the map and kill the entire team and the fact that you get rewards for dying makes this game a really broken one, and in my opinion does NOT live up the hype of the incredible prequel it has.… Expand
  24. sJagstang
    Mar 15, 2013
    5
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is pretty average across the board, It's single player campaign is decent and action packed but it's way too short and it's story is not very interesting at all. Obviously multiplayer is what the Call of Duty series it known for, but unfortunately Modern Warfare 2 is just as much a mixed bag here as well, the guns in the game control well but are not veryCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is pretty average across the board, It's single player campaign is decent and action packed but it's way too short and it's story is not very interesting at all. Obviously multiplayer is what the Call of Duty series it known for, but unfortunately Modern Warfare 2 is just as much a mixed bag here as well, the guns in the game control well but are not very balanced and the kill streaks are what kill the game with people just destroying with some of the later kill streaks which makes the game not fun and all you end up doing is sitting in a building waiting for the kill streaks to end. There are better multiplayer shooters out there, save your money and get a shooter that is more balanced, If you really want a Call of Duty game then there are also betters ones out there.… Expand
  25. GlennM10
    Mar 19, 2013
    8
    Modern Warfare 2 is judged too rashly on its online mode. The storyline continues on from Modern Warfare and, with the help of Price, you'll undoubtedly be begging for more come the end. If there was no online mode, MW2 would no doubt be pushing on that 10/10 mark. But there is unfortunately an online mode, and as it happens, it's the most frustrating online game out there, with a seriesModern Warfare 2 is judged too rashly on its online mode. The storyline continues on from Modern Warfare and, with the help of Price, you'll undoubtedly be begging for more come the end. If there was no online mode, MW2 would no doubt be pushing on that 10/10 mark. But there is unfortunately an online mode, and as it happens, it's the most frustrating online game out there, with a series of bumbling errors, glitches and general annoyances that can really make you more irate than a game should. However, you can't argue with the fact that MW2 is one of the most played, most commercially successful, and most anticipated games, ever. While one can scream the house down while playing it, it will take your pride and self-respect away, but I promise you you'll go back for more. Such is the nature of the Call Of Duty series.… Expand
  26. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Sep 27, 2013
    5
    My brother told me to buy this game, he said it was amazing. Boy was he wrong, this games story mode made no sense to me, it was really boring and it seemed like explosions would happen just so you can see how good the graphics are. The spec ops mode was really boring and uninspired. The only use i have for this game is to play split screen with my nephew. Overall this game is trash and isMy brother told me to buy this game, he said it was amazing. Boy was he wrong, this games story mode made no sense to me, it was really boring and it seemed like explosions would happen just so you can see how good the graphics are. The spec ops mode was really boring and uninspired. The only use i have for this game is to play split screen with my nephew. Overall this game is trash and is probably the worst Call of Duty.… Expand
  27. Turbodowg
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    MW2 is the epitome of Multiplayer. The most genius and addictive online experience you will ever play. Even years after its release I still compare every modern online shooter to MW2 and not one has come close. It is sad that the franchise has now died and only the memory of this wonderful masterpiece lingers, but if you were lucky enough to play this at the time of its popularity, like meMW2 is the epitome of Multiplayer. The most genius and addictive online experience you will ever play. Even years after its release I still compare every modern online shooter to MW2 and not one has come close. It is sad that the franchise has now died and only the memory of this wonderful masterpiece lingers, but if you were lucky enough to play this at the time of its popularity, like me you will never forget the joyful experience.

    RIP COD. And thanks MW2 for the great memories.    … Expand
  28. egoBorder
    Aug 14, 2020
    0
    This game is and always has been trash. Mission and level design is awful, the story sucks, and it's cliched as hell.
  29. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    Yes, the story is okay, and that's what it is, normal FPS story. But what stands out in this game is the multiplayer. Probably some of the best Call of Duty multiplayer out there, losing maybe to Black Ops, for instance. If you played this on PS3, you know how addicted you can be to this game, with its good maps, weapons, different and fun options of gameplay. But, as always, Call of Duty:Yes, the story is okay, and that's what it is, normal FPS story. But what stands out in this game is the multiplayer. Probably some of the best Call of Duty multiplayer out there, losing maybe to Black Ops, for instance. If you played this on PS3, you know how addicted you can be to this game, with its good maps, weapons, different and fun options of gameplay. But, as always, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 had some serious issues with balance points, but that does not take the fun of it, as you will be more happy than mad playing it. My score was based on story and multiplayer, and as I do not enjoy FPS stories, I could not give score 8 or above.… Expand
  30. 1inchGangster
    Aug 23, 2020
    0
    ok **** listen up

    this games is for horny ass white ass crackers who wanna stickan m14 up their ass. its so bad. almost as bad as gigi. playing this made me wish i was jewish, nobody wants to be jewish. overall, **** this game, literally kill urself if u think its good
  31. Slimpicckens
    Dec 7, 2020
    6
    This is the 69 best rated game on metacritic. Nice Nice Nice Nice Nice Nice
  32. GODvaria
    Feb 1, 2021
    6
    В принципе,самая слабая часть из модры,сиквел вышел хуже 1ой части.Но кампания неплохая,графон чуть лучше сделали,не ремастер конечно,но дышать можно.Сюжетка не особо сильная,хз.
  33. JrDouble
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    Pretty good game overall, held back by some frustrating gameplay in the campaign.
  34. philipc
    Jan 20, 2010
    7
    sp although the story was short and the start was slightly rushed they managed pull it back with several brilliant twist that kept me interested. game play was similar to the first modern warfare. spec-ops spec-ops was like little challenges that made a brilliant new addition to the game and ads more play time to the game. online as fun and enjoyable as ever. however although there has sp although the story was short and the start was slightly rushed they managed pull it back with several brilliant twist that kept me interested. game play was similar to the first modern warfare. spec-ops spec-ops was like little challenges that made a brilliant new addition to the game and ads more play time to the game. online as fun and enjoyable as ever. however although there has been upgrades to features and the addition of death streaks I do not see anything creatively new in this part of the game and I just hope they can come up with something new for there next game.… Expand
  35. michaelk
    Jan 8, 2010
    10
    i really struggle to understand all the negative feedback this game is getting its easily one of the best games i've ever played yes the story makes little sense but this doesn't detract from the fun of shooting my way through so many fantasticly built levels, spec-ops is amazing fun even more so when played with a friend and the multiplayer is so good i probably will still be i really struggle to understand all the negative feedback this game is getting its easily one of the best games i've ever played yes the story makes little sense but this doesn't detract from the fun of shooting my way through so many fantasticly built levels, spec-ops is amazing fun even more so when played with a friend and the multiplayer is so good i probably will still be playing it in 2 years when the sequel comes out… Expand
  36. ChrizH
    Feb 18, 2010
    8
    Ill give it a fair 8. modern warfare 2 was a great game for me. i loved the single player mode. and the multiplayer was also great. there is some flaws of course as ive seen many others on this site write about the game. alot hasnt really changed. people camps their butts out of the game. alot uses the grenade launcher attachment alittle too far (also called noobtubers for some people) Ill give it a fair 8. modern warfare 2 was a great game for me. i loved the single player mode. and the multiplayer was also great. there is some flaws of course as ive seen many others on this site write about the game. alot hasnt really changed. people camps their butts out of the game. alot uses the grenade launcher attachment alittle too far (also called noobtubers for some people) and that can be VERY annoying in some eyes. i myself havent tried spec ops. i dont really know why i just didnt find it very important to try challenge myself further. the game is great i love playing it. although it sucks to the pc (i realised that cause i started with buying it to pc and then later on ps3) cause of the non dedicated servers. ill give it a 8 for a very fun single player story. and a great (with some flaws) multiplayer.… Expand
  37. EricD
    Dec 12, 2009
    9
    i'm amazed at the blatant attempt by the users to bring down the score of this game. I mean really....you're going to rate it zero based off the notion that you're pissed that you can't kick another player from the game? the user scores being lowered like this is an obvious outright manipulation of the true value assessment of this game. get a life. - this game is i'm amazed at the blatant attempt by the users to bring down the score of this game. I mean really....you're going to rate it zero based off the notion that you're pissed that you can't kick another player from the game? the user scores being lowered like this is an obvious outright manipulation of the true value assessment of this game. get a life. - this game is great, -maps are more complex, the weapons perks are more rewarding, there are a multitude of different options to customize, -gameplay is solid as always, - if there are any problems, it's nothing that can't be reconciled with a good patch. -- 2 thumbs way up.… Expand
  38. BrentA
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    Simply put this game is incredible. You people out there that rate this a 1-6 are morons who haven't actually played the game.
  39. RichardM
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    Not as groundbreaking as cod4. But underneath its new slick, perhaps camper ridden exterior lies a game of depth and versaitility. Okay the one player a spec ops are decent. But its the multiplayer that sets it aside from games like killzone and even its predecessor. It has a plethora of game modes, guns, equipment and perks. The scope ( pardon the pun) for improving and developing your Not as groundbreaking as cod4. But underneath its new slick, perhaps camper ridden exterior lies a game of depth and versaitility. Okay the one player a spec ops are decent. But its the multiplayer that sets it aside from games like killzone and even its predecessor. It has a plethora of game modes, guns, equipment and perks. The scope ( pardon the pun) for improving and developing your own skills and styles in the game are endless. This game is a joy to behold and will keep even the most casual of gamers hooked online for many many months, and in my case years.… Expand
  40. JamesA
    Jan 12, 2010
    9
    This is one of the best PS3 games I've been on, better than CoD4 for sure but I agree with most of the other reviews, there are way too many campers.
  41. GáborN
    Jan 22, 2010
    5
    The single player campaging is god but short. the multi player it was fun, untill some hackars ruin. You can't play a match without you encounter some cheater. The Infinity ward nothing do aninthing. It's passed 2 moth. The IW is do only the money, and the dont do anithing for fee. Pathetic, it was my last call of duty game.... fuck activison
  42. JerryG
    Jan 23, 2010
    9
    For the most part I enjoy a game for the fun factor and don't get into all the complicated crap a lot of people say on here. This game this game is fun and after a few months is still fun. After spending a year in Iraq that is all I am looking for......fun!
  43. JosephK
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Its absolutly ridiculous the internet backlash this game is gettn, sure it got a ton of hype and fer some sad reason people feel like its cool to go against the hype(its clear that some people just dont like the game who give it 6's and 7's. thats fine )Everything has been ramped up from the original, the graphics are some of the best on ps3, definetly better than cod4's Its absolutly ridiculous the internet backlash this game is gettn, sure it got a ton of hype and fer some sad reason people feel like its cool to go against the hype(its clear that some people just dont like the game who give it 6's and 7's. thats fine )Everything has been ramped up from the original, the graphics are some of the best on ps3, definetly better than cod4's and although the story is very short and not as cohesive as cod4's it really is a thrillride where amazingly every single mission is a joy to play through so overall short but very sweet. Spec ops is pretty damn fun with a mate and they have definetly made some changes to the multiplayer but overall im still as hooked on it as i was on cod4's. Sure sometimes i feel like throwing the game out the window with the lag and campers but the highs far outweigh the lows. look its obvious this is one of the best games ever made and I respect people who think this just isnt their thing, but I feel sorry for all the biased sad people who give this a 0 or a 2 cus they're missing out on a real gem.… Expand
  44. SachinT
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    Why the hell r people givin this game such low scores? n sayin that nothin has been improved?! The single player while short, offers alot more cinematic moments, the music is epic, gameplay is again very sharp , the spec ops mode is a nice add, even the visuals on multiplayer llook superior to cod4's sp visuals. The multiplayer is the best online xperience you can ever have in a Why the hell r people givin this game such low scores? n sayin that nothin has been improved?! The single player while short, offers alot more cinematic moments, the music is epic, gameplay is again very sharp , the spec ops mode is a nice add, even the visuals on multiplayer llook superior to cod4's sp visuals. The multiplayer is the best online xperience you can ever have in a game! Tonnes of new attachments, perks, n kill streak rewards r included. So bascally IW improved on every aspect of the 1st MW. This game is the GOTY for sure!! So if you're planning on buyin this game n r a bit skeptical after reading these negative comments, ignore!! because these people either suck at it or are bitcin about the lack of dedicated servers for pc. Just buy the game n enjoy!!… Expand
  45. AndyE
    Feb 28, 2010
    6
    Excellent single player but the multiplayer is the first one in my life... that makes me want to throw the disc and case into a snowdrift outside (Feb '10). Terribly imbalanced perks and weapons, very regularly there's a major glitch that, while not gamebreaking, is incredibly frustrating. While Infinity Ward is indeed patching the glitches, they're not doing it in a timely Excellent single player but the multiplayer is the first one in my life... that makes me want to throw the disc and case into a snowdrift outside (Feb '10). Terribly imbalanced perks and weapons, very regularly there's a major glitch that, while not gamebreaking, is incredibly frustrating. While Infinity Ward is indeed patching the glitches, they're not doing it in a timely manner and it feels like a mod for Call of Duty 4. I vastly preferred Call of Duty: World at War's broken multiplayer over Modern Warfare 2's and Call of Duty 4 had easily the best multiplayer out of those three games.… Expand
  46. ChrisP
    Nov 11, 2009
    7
    Like many people, when I heard Infinity Ward was planning on making a sequel to Modern Warfare as the next installment in the series I got very excited. Unfortunately, my child-like excitement got the better of me and I spent the last year or so thinking this game would be the best game ever released. Infinity Ward has given us a very streamlined and much fancier version of CoD 4, but Like many people, when I heard Infinity Ward was planning on making a sequel to Modern Warfare as the next installment in the series I got very excited. Unfortunately, my child-like excitement got the better of me and I spent the last year or so thinking this game would be the best game ever released. Infinity Ward has given us a very streamlined and much fancier version of CoD 4, but nothing new in the singleplayer and an outrageous amount of accomplishments in the multiplayer. While I am aware that many game publications base the majority of their rating on the single player, I cannot understand this for a game with a 5-6 hour story that many users will play 20 times that online. That being said, I find that the singleplayer experience is almost identical to the first game (which I very much enjoyed despite it's brevity) with almost identical plot twists and wild stories. I was disappointed with the lack of originality but still pleased enough to continue the story. The multiplayer is a beast that is tough to capture with just one rating. While it is vastly expanded in terms of goals and objectives from the first installment, this can make it a bit too busy at times. One of the best parts of the first Modern Warfare was the balance that you felt between the weapons. While there were some weaker weapons, on the whole you didn't feel a serious imbalance. This is not the case in Modern Warfare 2. Many of the guns feel inaccurate or too weak without certain perks. The maps feel too cluttered and non-linear to be multiplayer maps (although this does make for a much more interested single-player experience). I personally play on PS3 and have found that once again, the game grinds to a halt online. The first installment had a handful of glitches that made online play frustrating at times but were usually patched quickly. So far, this game has already had massive flaws on the PSNetwork and it seems like Infinity Ward didn't even bother to test the game on our network. All in all, the multiplayer has been pretty fun, but nothing I would invest the kind of time in that I did with the series' previous installment. If you own a PS3 & an Xbox 360, I would strongly urge you to buy the Xbox version, as Infinity Ward seems to have FAR fewer issues with Xbox online. Further, at the game's release there were issues for PS3 trophies and partymaking that Xbox is not having. This game is worth the price of admission, but will fall far short of expectations and the longevity that the previous version had/enjoyed.… Expand
  47. CodyB
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Lives up to the hype. One of the best games this generation among the original Call of Duty 4, Metal Gear Solid 4, Left 4 Dead, & Uncharted 2.
  48. JakeL
    Jan 11, 2010
    5
    Well Modern Warfare 2 says it all, its exactly the same as CoD4 , with a few minor details changed...
  49. HansS
    Jan 12, 2010
    10
    the Best game Ever Good Story unbeatable multiplayer good gameplay this is killing me
  50. RichardM
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    Not as groundbreaking as cod4. But underneath its new slick, perhaps camper ridden exterior lies a game of depth and versaitility. Okay the one player a spec ops are decent. But its the multiplayer that sets it aside from games like killzone and even its predecessor. It has a plethora of game modes, guns, equipment and perks. The scope ( pardon the pun) for improving and developing your Not as groundbreaking as cod4. But underneath its new slick, perhaps camper ridden exterior lies a game of depth and versaitility. Okay the one player a spec ops are decent. But its the multiplayer that sets it aside from games like killzone and even its predecessor. It has a plethora of game modes, guns, equipment and perks. The scope ( pardon the pun) for improving and developing your own skills and styles in the game are endless. This game is a joy to behold and will keep even the most casual of gamers hooked online for many many months, and in my case years.… Expand
  51. RobC
    Jan 18, 2010
    6
    This game is okay, I mean I really didn't like it that much at all in the beginning but when I played it a bit more it started getting a bit better, but only a BIT better. I never touched the campaign and spec ops mode, so cant comment on that. The online is mediocre at best. I agree with the reviewers that said it's hard to go on a big killstreak because there are so many This game is okay, I mean I really didn't like it that much at all in the beginning but when I played it a bit more it started getting a bit better, but only a BIT better. I never touched the campaign and spec ops mode, so cant comment on that. The online is mediocre at best. I agree with the reviewers that said it's hard to go on a big killstreak because there are so many campers, and it is, even though I am some what of a seasoned player. I do not criticize the servers much contrary to what some people on here think, only because I think the servers are better then they are on COD 4. I have a 5 bar connection about 95% of the time, but then again thats just me. It seems to me that IW just came up with a big list of what to put in in the multiplayer mode instead of actually making it balanced and appealing. The maps are also average at best, cod 4 maps are much better. I don't like how big the maps are on MW2 because I feel like they make the smg's such as the ump45 and mp5k useless. IDK about you but i love to run in and spray with an smg any day of the week. Final points: Pretty good game, worth buying I suppose, online can be frusterating at times but it just needs time getting used to, not very innovative/groundbreaking, not as fun to play as COD 4, graphics are solid and is probably the best feature of the game....One final note: I think that IW lost its momentum with this game, had they released this game one year after COD 4 (over WAW) i think mw2 would have been better, but instead they went back to ww2 and then went back to MW, I think that is the key in understanding why this game is the way it is.… Expand
  52. jt
    Jan 27, 2010
    9
    hahaha i love all the bad reviews for this game. I hate the way the critcs give this such high remarks feels like the critics are in infinity ward/activisions purse. This game is good, a 9 out of 10. the first game was better. This game is all non stop crazy fast pace scared to reload action, But does that warrant a great game?? No it does not, a balanced blend of stealth action and fast hahaha i love all the bad reviews for this game. I hate the way the critcs give this such high remarks feels like the critics are in infinity ward/activisions purse. This game is good, a 9 out of 10. the first game was better. This game is all non stop crazy fast pace scared to reload action, But does that warrant a great game?? No it does not, a balanced blend of stealth action and fast paced action makes a balanced game like the 1st game great. Should not get all these great scores just because online is fun. 50% online and 50% single player equals true score… Expand
  53. NicholasH.
    Jan 28, 2010
    6
    The game is fun. Special Ops is an intense co-op mode that's really enjoyable with your friends. Multiplayer is exciting and fun at times, but can get VERY frustrating because there are lots of exploits and unbalanced weapons/perk setups. If Infinity Ward was faster at patching/fixing these problems the game would be top notch, but they haven't done much to the game since The game is fun. Special Ops is an intense co-op mode that's really enjoyable with your friends. Multiplayer is exciting and fun at times, but can get VERY frustrating because there are lots of exploits and unbalanced weapons/perk setups. If Infinity Ward was faster at patching/fixing these problems the game would be top notch, but they haven't done much to the game since it's release sadly.… Expand
  54. JulianG.
    Jan 30, 2010
    6
    The most ridiculously hyped, over rated FPS to date. There is nothing here that has changed from COD4, save for the insanely hard spec ops. Otherwise, same five hour story which is incredibly confusing and very hard, especially without a cover system, the multiplayer is unbalanced, the killstreaks ruin everything, campers and cheaters run rampant, the unfair advantage over everything and The most ridiculously hyped, over rated FPS to date. There is nothing here that has changed from COD4, save for the insanely hard spec ops. Otherwise, same five hour story which is incredibly confusing and very hard, especially without a cover system, the multiplayer is unbalanced, the killstreaks ruin everything, campers and cheaters run rampant, the unfair advantage over everything and the fact that it takes reaction instead of actual skill in order to kill someone. We've seen all the online modes before, and if it wasnt for 3rd person mode, this game would have been an utter fail of a score of four. The graphics look good from afar, but up close they're pretty crappy. The gameplay is very repetitive theres no variation save for some five second turret sections. Overall, its COD4.5.… Expand
  55. seanj
    Jan 4, 2010
    3
    im am truely disapointe din this title. i am baffled by all the of the 100 reveiws by big magazines and such but the true game is revealed in the user reveiws. after falling in love with the first modern warfare i was expecting an epic title with more addicting multiplayer and a realistic but cinematic single player campaign. infinityward met my expectations with the oposite. i cant stand im am truely disapointe din this title. i am baffled by all the of the 100 reveiws by big magazines and such but the true game is revealed in the user reveiws. after falling in love with the first modern warfare i was expecting an epic title with more addicting multiplayer and a realistic but cinematic single player campaign. infinityward met my expectations with the oposite. i cant stand the multiplayers random maps with no "front line" of sorts so i aimlessly wander around being shot from everyside. there is no point whatso ever in "moving up" and they simply took on more they could handle to create such an epic campaign. it was not possible as shown in the unbeleivable storyline and drag on gameplay.… Expand
  56. NikkoC
    Jan 4, 2010
    10
    Awesome. Servers fixed (no preference for territories which SHOULDNT get them)... albeit that the online racism and ignorance of the american players has been replaced by the same from the aussies. I am amazed at how lame and inbred so many of them are - seriously. The Losers. Here is a classic e.g. "Oh duuude, I don't speak Scottish duuude" LOL. Nice one yank, firstly the scottish Awesome. Servers fixed (no preference for territories which SHOULDNT get them)... albeit that the online racism and ignorance of the american players has been replaced by the same from the aussies. I am amazed at how lame and inbred so many of them are - seriously. The Losers. Here is a classic e.g. "Oh duuude, I don't speak Scottish duuude" LOL. Nice one yank, firstly the scottish are a people, they speak ENGLISH. Secondly I am a kiwi, so I'm only half a world away you LOSERS. Aside from he low IQ and "run n gun" or you are a cheat attitude of gamist, retarded morons who don't know a thing about WAR... where death is permanent - This game mimics war, so 'camping' cleverly etc IS the proper way U play you complete wastes of server and physical space. From the graphics, to the sound, to the many little touches and adrenalin-soaked moments, and even despite the online MORONS in abundance, this is one of the ALL-TIME greats. And run n gunners.... I LOVE U GUYS!! I put bullets in your f****** head. 8-)… Expand
  57. Aegis
    Jan 4, 2010
    3
    First of all, I'm trying to be generous here, and I'm only writing this in hopes that other people who enjoy FPS games like I do won't make the same mistake I did in buying this. I really don't know how this game scored so high with how many flaws it's riddled with. First of all let's start with campaign mode... It's a mess. If maybe IW decided to just First of all, I'm trying to be generous here, and I'm only writing this in hopes that other people who enjoy FPS games like I do won't make the same mistake I did in buying this. I really don't know how this game scored so high with how many flaws it's riddled with. First of all let's start with campaign mode... It's a mess. If maybe IW decided to just turn me loose into a level by myself, it would have been fine. And yes, I firmly believe I could take on the entire opposing army myself. Mainly because that's what it usually comes down to anyway... Your NPC mates are useless to the point of absurdity. They'll "clear" a room by running in, soaking up bullets like there's no tomorrow, shooting maybe 75% of the enemy units in a non-lethal fashion, then move on. Leaving the enemies with just enough health to ruin you when you try to make it through. Also, in the missions where you have to "follow" someone; don't... Just don't. It WILL get you killed. Assuming you still play it after reading this and all the other low reviews, just hang back and take enemies out from behind cover, from a distance. Like a sane person would. The "follow" target cannot die -nor run out of ammo- so let them dig themselves out of the messes they run headlong into. There are a couple places you'll be forced to run, but you'll know when that happens. The only exception to this rule is when you're with Pierce. It's almost as though IW specifically programed him to be the only intelligent ally. But that's just my opinion from playing. Poor ally AI normally wouldn't be a killing blow, and after all these years of developers coming off like they're diametrically opposed to the idea of you having a helpful teammate, I'm actually used to compensating for it. But in the final couple missions, particularly when you have to protect a computer while it transfers data at a lower downstream speed than a dial-up connection (Seriously? From 1.2mbps, to 0.04, to 30mbps... Ever hear of USB 2.0? Heck, ever hear of USB? At least then it's consistent...) you rely so heavily on the actions of your NPC squad that it is almost impossible even on normal difficulties. I'm a veteran of FPS games and I died 15 times. 15. Even setting traps and following the warnings I was getting over the com, I was still getting my head popped left and right. Or I would hang back a bit to recover or watch the door I was told to watch while some enemy materialized in front of my target and took it out with a couple shots. All the while my backup sat in some back room staring out the window. Even after I flushed him out with a flashbang once and he killed three enemies, he ran right back into that room to look out the window more... I don't even want to get into anything past that. That point is exactly when I realized the campaign was damaged beyond repair. I finished it anyway, but it was just a chore from then on... I'd also like to throw in that while other call of duty games made me feel like I was part of an actual military unit (even up to the original Modern Warfare), this entire campaign felt like any other mindless shooter. It didn't feel like any strategy was involved at all... Just hide while my team stirred up a hornet nets due to their complete lack of stealth, then clean up the mess after they move on. I could go on about Campaign mode's faults all day, but there real draw to any CoD game is the multiplayer right? Well, it's almost non-existent here. I'm sorry if that offends, but it just isn't any fun. The perks and "streaks" are both just so overpowered that they rob online play of any and all fun when playing with random/new people. Like to camp and snipe? Pick coldblooded and become invisible to UAV, air support, sentries, and thermal. Go pro and having a crosshair over you won't show your name nor turn red. Put the icing on the cake with Ninja and move silently too. Just want to run around like a lunatic and wipe the floor with people using only a shotgun? Use marathon and get unlimited sprint. Then pick lightweight to move even faster. Rack up 25 kills without dying and you even get a tactical nuke.... I wish I was making this all up. The worst part is that if you have the PS3 version, you don't have access to XBL's matchmaker ability to set you up with people around your skill level. Meaning that if you aren't playing with friends people are generally either Godlike and will annihilate you, or are so poor at the game you start to feel bad for earning that tactical nuke within ten minutes of match start. Overall: It's a decent game to play online with friends, but it certainly isn't the end-all be-all of shooters most critics are hailing it as.… Expand
  58. ReneN
    Feb 15, 2010
    9
    I am very tired of seeing all of the reviews that either say this game was made out of gold or that it was made from hell. This game is a collaboration of both and I will tell you why. First the good: There is a large selection of guns going from the P90 of COD4 to the ACR assault rifle used by many people in the online multiplayer. The maps are phenomenal including Terminal and my I am very tired of seeing all of the reviews that either say this game was made out of gold or that it was made from hell. This game is a collaboration of both and I will tell you why. First the good: There is a large selection of guns going from the P90 of COD4 to the ACR assault rifle used by many people in the online multiplayer. The maps are phenomenal including Terminal and my personal favorite Sub Base. The online play is never stale and always leaves a fresh taste in your mouth.This a much better multiplayer than COD4 in my opinion. Now I will talk about the bad: First of all when you get a big map such as Karachi and Estate you will have what are known as campers who have enough time to just sit in one spot the entire time and sometimes will ruin the fun for other people. Then there are problems with spawning where you can spawn behind a person and get a kill or you can spawn in front of a person and be killed. The biggest problem in the entire game though is the lag which ranges from about 100 different problems but I will only talk about 2 more common problems. The problems can be that you have a person directly in front of you and he doesn't know and he somehow disappears from your line of sight. But the worst problem of all is the close combat where you can have a lag spike where it can either show you firing at a person but they manage to kill you and when the kill camera ( which shows it from the killers point if view) it can show that you didn't even hoot a single bullet or you can try to knife and it doesn't come out. So overall this game is very fun and will satisfy you with the online multiplayer for months until the next very anticipated game comes out but out of everything the game is a wonderful experience and will be played for a long time which reminds me that I need to play this game right now. Good bye!… Expand
  59. GregM
    Feb 17, 2010
    9
    Decent multiplayer, decent co-op, insane multiplayer. This game hasn't been faring too well when you look at the user scores and I think that's got to do with the fact that a lot of ppeople who use meta-critic are fairly hardcore gamers, yet all my mates are fairly casual and they love it. If you want deep online gameplay try something else this is pure run and gun action at its best.
  60. TomL
    Feb 18, 2010
    9
    The graphics are stellar, the plot is engaging. Spec-Ops adds instant fun by dropping you directly into the action. The multiplayer experience, however, depends on patience. When you first start, you will be undoubtedly hammered and destroyed. It will take many weeks to discover tactics and combination of perks to overcome the enemy. I think the reason most people gave the game bad The graphics are stellar, the plot is engaging. Spec-Ops adds instant fun by dropping you directly into the action. The multiplayer experience, however, depends on patience. When you first start, you will be undoubtedly hammered and destroyed. It will take many weeks to discover tactics and combination of perks to overcome the enemy. I think the reason most people gave the game bad reviews is because they haven't been very patient with the game and rage-quitted like newbies. The reason it isnt 10 is because of the ridiculous hype. It would never of lived up to the expectations, which deflated many players just a bit.… Expand
  61. markn
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    amazing! I wish all those PC whiners would shut up about their dedicated servers. If I hear one more loser mention that IW is "forgetting their roots" or that IW owes everything to PC gamers I'm going to vomit. All the PC copies of previous versions were pirated anyways so IW's not losing any money by doing this, AND they are right - playing online PC sucked because half the amazing! I wish all those PC whiners would shut up about their dedicated servers. If I hear one more loser mention that IW is "forgetting their roots" or that IW owes everything to PC gamers I'm going to vomit. All the PC copies of previous versions were pirated anyways so IW's not losing any money by doing this, AND they are right - playing online PC sucked because half the gamers their using hacks and crap anyways. Bottom line: this game rocks and PC owners are babies. Want some cheese with that whine?… Expand
  62. SteveJ.
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    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
  63. Elwenil
    Nov 10, 2009
    7
    Overall this game feels more like it should have been a $39 expansion to CoD4 rather than a full $60 game. It is certainly not up to the standard of the current generation of AA titles, in my opinion. The singleplayer is very short and the plot is more than a little ridiculous and completely illogical. The story is wandering and feels incomplete with very little to "fill it out". The Overall this game feels more like it should have been a $39 expansion to CoD4 rather than a full $60 game. It is certainly not up to the standard of the current generation of AA titles, in my opinion. The singleplayer is very short and the plot is more than a little ridiculous and completely illogical. The story is wandering and feels incomplete with very little to "fill it out". The multiplayer is as expected by anyone who played CoD4. Not much has changed overall in this game from the earlier title and I really feel that Infinity Ward could have done better. I don't feel disappointed that I bought the game, but I do feel disappointed that I paid $60 for what is basically an expansion.… Expand
  64. HannesN
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Why does this game have such a bad mark on user score? i bet its all those ppl saying like how much hype this game is getting that give it low points, they should first play the game online, and then they'll understand!
  65. JamesC
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    ***MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS*** CoD:MW2 single player campaign is a great game. But it's a short game. At just around 6 hours to complete on Hardened difficulty with some 20 Intels found, I was somewhat disappointed in how quick I completed the game. But during those 6 hours, I had a blast. The single player is solid FPS play with great gun controls, good death physics, and tons and tons ***MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS*** CoD:MW2 single player campaign is a great game. But it's a short game. At just around 6 hours to complete on Hardened difficulty with some 20 Intels found, I was somewhat disappointed in how quick I completed the game. But during those 6 hours, I had a blast. The single player is solid FPS play with great gun controls, good death physics, and tons and tons of action. However, the graphic engine is the same as CoD:MW. It may even be a step down. The textures on buildings and cars are pretty bad and some interiors are just horrific, especially in South America. Enemy is AI is decent, but pretty predictable. They hide behind a wall, poke out their head, shoot few times, duck down, toss a grenade, poke their head up, shoot a few times, etc. etc. Some AI are even compelled to bumrush you and shoot you point blank in the face. Something a highly trained Russian soldier wouldn't likely do. The story is amazing, though. You'll see an old face or two and by the end, feel betrayed, exhausted, and somewhat in shock at what all just transpired. I was very happy with the story and I hope they make a third to continue on what they've created. As far as the multiplayer, there's really nothing new. But that's not entirely a bad thing. They leveling system is more robust with a handful of new weapons, perks, and Death Streak abilities (where if you die a certain amount of times, you get a perk until you use it). The maps are larger and more open with fewer choke points and a lot more houses perched up high for you to be shot from. Movement and aiming seems more fluid in CoD:MW2 for some reason, but that may just be me. I didn't really notice it too much in SP but in MP I definately got that feeling that it was slightly improved. Overall, I give it an 8 because I was let down by the short SP and subpar graphics but the MP is still the king of FPS games. That is no doubt.… Expand
  66. moto
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Considering it has the same gameplay, the PS3 version offers the best online side of it for the simple reason that all the screaming kids are on xbox live and the PC version has been bitch slapped to only play on official servers with a reduced player count.
  67. ChrisA
    Dec 10, 2009
    10
    This is a refined version of the first Modern Warfare, thats by no means meant to be a critical statement. Its FPS par excellence! Lots of depth and very rewarding if you learn how to play it properly. Infinity Ward releases are the only ones you should consider in the COD franchise and this is the evidence! My only criticism is that with all the money raked in from Modern Warfare 2 This is a refined version of the first Modern Warfare, thats by no means meant to be a critical statement. Its FPS par excellence! Lots of depth and very rewarding if you learn how to play it properly. Infinity Ward releases are the only ones you should consider in the COD franchise and this is the evidence! My only criticism is that with all the money raked in from Modern Warfare 2 setting up servers for centrally hosting multiplayer games should have been a priority, instead Activision decided that profit should come before quality of the online experience, but in fairness I have very few complaints about the reliability of the multiplayer games, and considering that this will be its busiest period, then things can only get better.… Expand
  68. JimH
    Dec 25, 2009
    5
    Critics have really overhyphed Modern Wafare 2. It may be a sequel to one of the best games of this generation, but it is flawed in many different aspects. For starts, the single player campaign, apart from a few instances, is apalling and will only last just after four hours. The online is just as you would expect, but it's an aging formula, with the lobbies now ridden with infants, Critics have really overhyphed Modern Wafare 2. It may be a sequel to one of the best games of this generation, but it is flawed in many different aspects. For starts, the single player campaign, apart from a few instances, is apalling and will only last just after four hours. The online is just as you would expect, but it's an aging formula, with the lobbies now ridden with infants, draining the fun and community from Call of Duty. Graphically, the game is garish, especially compared to shooters such as Killzone 2. If you're a COD fan, you will have already made the purchase, but to other gamers, save yourself and settle for another game.… Expand
  69. Mark
    Dec 29, 2009
    6
    This is coming from a hardcore fan of COD4, which I played just about every day online for over a year. This game seemed great at first yet quickly became the most annoying, frustrating and pointless game there is. I played the campaign first which is enjoyable and well made, although the story is very poor and its very short that you could not buy this game for the single player alone. This is coming from a hardcore fan of COD4, which I played just about every day online for over a year. This game seemed great at first yet quickly became the most annoying, frustrating and pointless game there is. I played the campaign first which is enjoyable and well made, although the story is very poor and its very short that you could not buy this game for the single player alone. While enjoyable I felt COD4 campaign was better with the excellent sniper mission. I also think COD4 graphics were realistic and MW2 graphics are kind of arcade like and not that great tbh. So single player is fairly good overall. I think the multiplayer is horrible. I loved COD4 online, it had great maps and the perfect balanced gameplay. It could be frustrating but compared to this you realise how perfect it was. MW2 is simply a camping noob friendly game. Im not saying this because I suck, I got my kd to 1.70 by camping - its the only way to play this game. So while I got good it was no fun at all. On COD4 you could do well bursting in with the MP5, being a Sniper, picking off those snipers with the M16. It was well balanced. MW2 has no balance to it, the assault rifles are the best by far. The streaks are annoying, the maps suck and every one is camping. Like I said this game is for noobs and its totally lost the realism and enjoyment of COD4. Luckily I managed to get this for £26 so after finishing the campaign and playing online a while I sold it on. It really is the most frustrating, annoying game in existence. Its enough to put you off online games for ever. This game is nothing on COD4, if you were a hardcore fan of COD4 then I am sure many people will agree. They have probably appealed to the wider audience making the game more arcade like but its isolated the hardcore COD4 fans who wanted realism.… Expand
  70. pc
    Dec 5, 2009
    8
    It's a very solid game.I'm very confused how people are giving it 0 saying its only a small improvement on the original?! They must have a very unusual rating system the score must ultimately come down to enjoyment, which I've to say I experienced. Sure there are faults, the rediculous favela level, but on the whole it's a general improvement on the original in every It's a very solid game.I'm very confused how people are giving it 0 saying its only a small improvement on the original?! They must have a very unusual rating system the score must ultimately come down to enjoyment, which I've to say I experienced. Sure there are faults, the rediculous favela level, but on the whole it's a general improvement on the original in every area. The muliplayer can fustrate at time but thats why I have the option to leave a match full of campers and idiots, I don't have to stay and complain. Plus the constant tweeking of the classes add to the fun. And if this game is given such low ratings i really think people haven't tried some of the really rubbish out there.… Expand
  71. RajivM
    Dec 6, 2009
    9
    The massive hype up to this game and it is here at last! You get immersed into the campaign which is a gripping storyline. There is also special ops so you can play parts of missions with your mates which is always a laugh! Online can be frustrating connecting to a game but once your playing it is a load of fun killing other people. The only reason it dropped a perfect ten is due to the The massive hype up to this game and it is here at last! You get immersed into the campaign which is a gripping storyline. There is also special ops so you can play parts of missions with your mates which is always a laugh! Online can be frustrating connecting to a game but once your playing it is a load of fun killing other people. The only reason it dropped a perfect ten is due to the problems online and the fact that the maps aren't as good as Call of Duty 4. I know people are complaining that it's too similar to COD4 but it is 'Modern Warfare 2' aka. the sequel to COD4 so it's supposed to be similar. And as for missing speech out during the game, this is a good thing as it is as if you are actually in war as explosions and gunfire are going off everywhere and your trying to listen to your superior. Well worth getting and a brilliant war game.… Expand
  72. anonymous
    Dec 7, 2009
    9
    Awesome Game. All these noob users who give a low rating should be shot on sight. Hold O to go prone. Learn to play the game and then you'll love it.
  73. ChaseL
    Jan 11, 2010
    7
    First off, i am a massive cod4 fan. when i got this i was pumped, which lasted 4 hours then that was gone. part 2, spec ops, fun, but not a $70 quality fun. Finally everyones new drug the multiplayer, very fun but it doesnt make a game, neither do graphics infinity ward made a lot of mistakes but overall a good game to get if you got $70, but most of us dont.
  74. AlexC
    Jan 16, 2010
    10
    This game has a great varaity of levels including an oil rig Afgan etc. The multiplayer is amazing as you unlock guns,titles,emblems,kill streak rewards and camo for your gun. The new spec ops is a good idea seeing as you can play online or single player!
  75. ShaneD
    Jan 18, 2010
    10
    I dont understand people who give this game low ratings. Its a imporoved versoin of the series and honestly the funnest game out right now. The multiplayer actoin is better then call of duty 4. I dont think anyone can find something that needs to be improved on.
  76. NathanielT
    Jan 23, 2010
    4
    If you loved CoD4 then you`re in luck, this is an automatic 10 for you. For everyone else, you should just rent it first. Single player is short and you`ll be done with it quickly. Spec-ops is designed for two players but the only way to play co-op is splitscreen or inviting someone to join you. There is no matchmaking. Multiplayer makes this the most unbalanced game in existence. If you loved CoD4 then you`re in luck, this is an automatic 10 for you. For everyone else, you should just rent it first. Single player is short and you`ll be done with it quickly. Spec-ops is designed for two players but the only way to play co-op is splitscreen or inviting someone to join you. There is no matchmaking. Multiplayer makes this the most unbalanced game in existence. Matchmaking does not match you with similar skilled players, so starting from level 1 you will regularly be forced forced into games dominated by clans made up of lv40+ players, which in terms of equipment and perks, have an unfair advantage over you. Last, but not least, there are the killstreak rewards, and they take the meaning of unbalance to a whole new level. A player with 7 kills in a row without dieing has the ability to call in a helicopter that spawn camps the enemy for about 30 to 60 seconds, for example. And when matches last no longer than five minutes, that's a lot of time!… Expand
  77. AndrewE
    Jan 25, 2010
    3
    never before have i played a game with sooooooo many problems. first of all the all of the call of duty games i have played have an insane amount of glitches in them and the developers do nothing to fix. it got so bad tha i had to stop playing call of duth 4 because every game had some cheater in a place on the map that was impossible to get to by normal means. this game is not as bad BUT never before have i played a game with sooooooo many problems. first of all the all of the call of duty games i have played have an insane amount of glitches in them and the developers do nothing to fix. it got so bad tha i had to stop playing call of duth 4 because every game had some cheater in a place on the map that was impossible to get to by normal means. this game is not as bad BUT it still happens and one time is too much. the connection quality when playing this game online is horrible. there is so much lag. i cannot play for an hour without getting disconnected from the host or the game ending due to poor connection. it is not my internet because every other game i play online is just fine, it's just this one that gives me problems. the spawning system in this game is by far the worst i have ever experienced. in most game you respawn in your team base or away from all the other players in the game, but this one is way too random. you can spawn in the middle of a gun fight and i have been killed instantly. sometimes the hit detection system is off. i die from a head shot and when i watch the kill cam the preson didnt shoot any where near my head, and i have shot players with controlled bursts in the head who are standing perfectly still and i dont get a head shot. killstreaks can be overpowered. the match making doesnt even put you with people of a similar level. i have played as a level 20 and i get mached with some people who are level 70 and im at a huge disadvantage with weapons and perks.… Expand
  78. MikeD.
    Jan 27, 2010
    6
    This game is disappointing, I have tried to defend it time and time again thinking i was at fault, maybe it was just me who just couldnt find the right spots or have perfect accuracy or get out of the way in time. Then i tarted noticing my clan of about 100 people has the same problems as me. Strategy in this game is out the window for camping. Try playing a GB match and that is all you This game is disappointing, I have tried to defend it time and time again thinking i was at fault, maybe it was just me who just couldnt find the right spots or have perfect accuracy or get out of the way in time. Then i tarted noticing my clan of about 100 people has the same problems as me. Strategy in this game is out the window for camping. Try playing a GB match and that is all you see. It seems that they took everything i loved about CoD4 stripped it and left in the over powered stuff hell they even once again had the P90 and M16, although there are even MORE oped guns in this game that made me forget about my hate for those guns. Levels do not have the same charm as CoD4 and seem extremely unbalanced causing me a headache to come up with strats for them. the spawn system is broken, the matchmaking is broken, it seemed to me that there was little to n o glitched in CoD4, but its the opposite in MW2. WaW is better then this and for some reason i miss it, can Treyarch do a better job at making a CoD then IW? Seems to be so for me since i have concluded that IW has sold out and now just cares about money and not trying to please there loyal fan base. I think we can all agree that CoD4 will be missed and i wish i didnt sell it to get this game.… Expand
  79. PaulM
    Feb 23, 2010
    7
    Cash in. Same old , same old. Uninspiring story which fails to immerse you in the action, more like a James Bond game than a war game. Poor multi player suffers due to lack of beta testing. Amazing amount of glitches and generally poor programming. Laughable spawning, poor matchmaking and noticeable shot lag, coupled with poorly balanced weaponry and no encouragement to work as a team Cash in. Same old , same old. Uninspiring story which fails to immerse you in the action, more like a James Bond game than a war game. Poor multi player suffers due to lack of beta testing. Amazing amount of glitches and generally poor programming. Laughable spawning, poor matchmaking and noticeable shot lag, coupled with poorly balanced weaponry and no encouragement to work as a team meaning every game type is a free for all, making it more annoying than fun. Overall this was about sales and appealing to the masses and has been done better elsewhere , primarily in Infinity wards last effort.… Expand
  80. AnthonyD.
    Apr 17, 2010
    5
    This game was very overrated and "over-hyped" and I was very disappointed with the campaign with my friends jumping off the walls about the game. I did feel immersed in the campaign just felt like a lot of running around aimlessly and not even having to aim with the no-skill scoping. But in saying I didn't feel very immersed I haven't played the original modern warfare. The This game was very overrated and "over-hyped" and I was very disappointed with the campaign with my friends jumping off the walls about the game. I did feel immersed in the campaign just felt like a lot of running around aimlessly and not even having to aim with the no-skill scoping. But in saying I didn't feel very immersed I haven't played the original modern warfare. The multiplayer is the most annoying thing in the world at first with the campers and all. But After ranking up a few times, unlocking new guns and perks and playing for a few hours, it became sort of addictive until you got some no life 10X prestige coming along with his guns'n'stuff gunning the shit out of you and all your team with his ac-130 gunship every 3 secs. Spec Ops did give it more replayability but some of the "fun" parts required two players. All this makes my friends like idiots (no offense) by ranting on about it. Back to the campaign I lost track of what was happening sometimes due to the constant swtiching of characters. The story didn't mean f*** all to me because I didn't play the first and they required people to have played it to understand the story which I found slack, They could have given us something to pick up the story, not that hard. The graphics could do with a bit of an improvment but they are still pretty good. CodMw2 has its moments of awesomeness (e.g. abseiling down above enemies and stealthily knifing them) but is over-rated and disappoints better maps woulb be nice and map selection in multiplayer. Just rent it buy something else.… Expand
  81. JeffZ
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    I honestly don't understand why the gaming sites gave this such high reviews. I have no issues over the lack of dedicated servers. What I HAVE issues over is the fact that this game is by no means a great improvement over MW1. This single player campaign is short, makes no sense, (I've played through twice and still have no clue wtf the plot is) and is completely linear. Crytek I honestly don't understand why the gaming sites gave this such high reviews. I have no issues over the lack of dedicated servers. What I HAVE issues over is the fact that this game is by no means a great improvement over MW1. This single player campaign is short, makes no sense, (I've played through twice and still have no clue wtf the plot is) and is completely linear. Crytek revolutionized the genre with its open ended play and it seems that every other developer is still intent on giving us guided by rails FPS. Even ignoring the linear nature, the graphics are not noticeably improved over MW1 and the new multiplayer modes and killstreak points buys are basiclly the same as MW1. Honestly, this game feels like they took MW1, added 3 hrs of campaign and tweaked MP a little. Hardly revolutionary, and maybe worth the money if it was a $20 expansion to MW1. Feels like EA and IW are going the way of the Command and Conquer series with MW2, simply milking as much money out of the name as they can before it dies.… Expand
  82. Doozer
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    Terrible game, terrible even more so for what crap like this is doing to the games industry. The devs are get so high and mighty in their ivory towers, kinda like governments.. think everything they do/say MUST be right and MUST be the best for all. Wrong, this is a disgrace to all gamers on all formats. It *IS* slightly better on the consoles than the PC (and I have a PS3 and a fast PC) Terrible game, terrible even more so for what crap like this is doing to the games industry. The devs are get so high and mighty in their ivory towers, kinda like governments.. think everything they do/say MUST be right and MUST be the best for all. Wrong, this is a disgrace to all gamers on all formats. It *IS* slightly better on the consoles than the PC (and I have a PS3 and a fast PC) other than the fact I personaly always prefer FPS games with a mouse on PC. Even so, all the lies and PC/Trophy issues aside - the game underneath is still a very bad game masked by loud bangs and 'hollywood esque' derivitive action that does nothing for gaming but everything for critics of gaming. Avoid, Return to store, or just hang your head in shame if you buy this... vote with your wallets and buy a game that is WORTHY of your support not the one that gets the 'biggest advertising budget'. As for the professional reviews, well it's been obvious that gaming sites/mags have been taking backhanders for many years now, or are so linked to their sponsors/advertisers that they dare not speak evil of them (esp the massive titles that 'save' the industry each year with a giant cash influx from the brain washed masses).. games like NFS, COD, Madden etc. Please stop buying that crap and think about all our futures as gamers and how you can help change by using your brains and standing up for what you want and ignoring/not buying this kind of thing just because they have adverts everywhere saying 'the most anticipated game of the decade' - that shows such arrogance that I knew the moment I saw that this would be a re-hash of an already not that great COD4 original.… Expand
  83. jasonw
    Nov 12, 2009
    6
    And that's after getting it for £26. Best comment I read about this that sums the game up is "Michael Bay". Its a dumb shooter. Really dumb. On the PS3 It feels and looks dated (if you've played something like crysis or unreal3 that is). It offers nothing new to the FPS genre and BARELY does what's been seen a hundred times before that well. Its more of aAnd that's after getting it for £26. Best comment I read about this that sums the game up is "Michael Bay". Its a dumb shooter. Really dumb. On the PS3 It feels and looks dated (if you've played something like crysis or unreal3 that is). It offers nothing new to the FPS genre and BARELY does what's been seen a hundred times before that well. Its more of a shooting gallery than a depiction modern warfare. None of what makes modern warfare a good subject for a game is in this. Its just another dumb Hollywood blockbuster. It IS overhyped. It deserves almost none of the praise that's been lavished on it. Combat is ugly. There's no grace, no adrenalin rush. No thrill of combat. No inching forward behind cover during street fire fights. Just chaos and dying all the time. Level design is a mess and suffers from not being linear enough. The flitting about all over the world as different characters kills, almost completely, any immersion that might have been present . AI is obviously bad because half the time enemies stand up and invite to be shot. And in the snowbound level 2 it avoids buddy-AI altogether by lamely having you walk into the enemy camp alone while your "buddy" takes pot shots from afar. There are far better depictions of modern warfare than the COD series (in any guise). Stealth is poorly implemented with an Aliens-style motion sensor and a lot of snow. Amateurish at best. No squad buddies? No camaraderie? No TEAMWORK. No quiet spots where characters could have been developed. Just bang bang bang, everyone for themselves. CODMW2 is a prime example why designers need to chuck ideas about "fun" and "imitating Hollywood" into the bin and pick up "entertaining" and "engaging" as their watchwords. They need stop pandering to juvenile idiots and start making games for adults. An airport massacre with no build-up whatsoever doesn't make the game "adult", it just makes it crass. Stop thinking every moment has to be in your face and that all that matters is shooting stuff, even in war. So why did I buy it? I ask myself. I think I woke up feeling dumber than usual on Tuesday. This is a pinnacle of money-making, not gaming.… Expand
  84. AdamJ
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Wow! If I have to stumble through one more poorly spelled rant that nails simple grammar to a cross about what a "bad" game this is, I'm going to go nuts. People complain about the number of people allowed in multiplayer matches. You can have 512 and 1024 people matches and it could still be a mess if it's not balanced correctly. MW2 multiplayer has a brilliant balance and the Wow! If I have to stumble through one more poorly spelled rant that nails simple grammar to a cross about what a "bad" game this is, I'm going to go nuts. People complain about the number of people allowed in multiplayer matches. You can have 512 and 1024 people matches and it could still be a mess if it's not balanced correctly. MW2 multiplayer has a brilliant balance and the number of people playing is more than enough to keep battle chaotic, fast and fun. The single player is short, but it is a very well-conceived single player. The airport scene will be talked about and debated for a while to come and experiencing that was unlike anything I have experienced in 20 years of dedicated gaming. Sure, they don't tell the most realistic story ever, but it is entertaining. That's what interactive entertainment is all about, right? And what is with the knock of saying, "this is just like Call of Duty 4.5" and then giving a review score of zero? COD4 was a brilliant game that won multiple game of the year awards. If a game builds on that and you say so in your review, how can you give it a zero? Sheesh. Truth is, this game is a 9. Giving a 10 to try to balance out the ridiculous scores. The campaign could have been longer, but everything else is well done. Enough tweeks were made to multiplayer to make it interesting all over again and the game is very...very pretty. While Uncharted 2 is still better, don't miss out on this! It's one of the year's best games.… Expand
  85. HannesN
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    Why does this game have such a bad mark on user score? i bet its all those ppl saying like how much hype this game is getting that give it low points, they should first play the game online, and then they'll understand!
  86. AndrejM
    Nov 13, 2009
    10
    No custom maps No mods No tweaking No dedicated servers No playing higher then 9v9 Higher pings Harsh DRM(Steam) No community Shorter single player from CoD4 No competitive play Forced hosting $10 extra price Don't even waste your time, critic reviews are paid.
  87. JosephA
    Nov 13, 2009
    8
    Most people here are giving it bad scores because they hate how games get so hyped so they try to bring it down for no reason. Truth be told, Modern Warfare 2 is a good game. Not the best but it deserves more than what the haters are giving it. Single player is a lot shorter than the first but the story is more interesting (and confusing at times). Multiplayer is way better AND BALANCED Most people here are giving it bad scores because they hate how games get so hyped so they try to bring it down for no reason. Truth be told, Modern Warfare 2 is a good game. Not the best but it deserves more than what the haters are giving it. Single player is a lot shorter than the first but the story is more interesting (and confusing at times). Multiplayer is way better AND BALANCED (don't listen to those other angry users) The game does not deliver in campaign but anyone buying this game is buying it for the multiplayer, and anyone who is a fan from the original will love it. Everyone who probably gave it a score of 8 or lower is playing it right now (hypocrites) or they are all so angry that they are boycotting the game. The game does feel like an expansion at times with all the new guns and perks but the same gameplay remains. But why destroy whats already good? Don't expect a brand new game please when it is Modern Warfare 2! There's a 2 there for a reason. If your a fan of the multiplayer get it. Yet Overall...this game is an 8.5, nothing big and new here just a lot of cool add-ons, more guns, more perks, more attachments, same gameplay....period. This is a rating for the ps3 version. Anyone dissing the PC version should go the the PC version page...not here..duh.… Expand
  88. GeoffT
    Nov 13, 2009
    7
    Impressive visuals but dated game play with no cover system and no ability to go prone and no way to interact with or control your AI team mates. Essentially this is a rail shooter where you are led to a confined area for a firefight. It is tense and visceral to be sure, but make no mistake, it is just a shooting gallery. Rainbow Six Vegas is more realistic as an example, with strategy Impressive visuals but dated game play with no cover system and no ability to go prone and no way to interact with or control your AI team mates. Essentially this is a rail shooter where you are led to a confined area for a firefight. It is tense and visceral to be sure, but make no mistake, it is just a shooting gallery. Rainbow Six Vegas is more realistic as an example, with strategy elements, a cover system and more realistic weapons in terms of sound effects and the damage that they do. Firing a shotgun in Rainbow Six is a violent experience. In this game it is like shooting a ping pong ball out of a cardboard tube. This game also tends to be too over the top, with enemies sometimes flying around like weightless rag dolls when they are shot. The single player campaign is very, very brief (I can't stress that enough), very easy and represents a poor value. The snowmobile level is particularly childish and ridiculous with the vehicles traveling at what would be in real life hundreds of miles an hour. Yes there is multiplayer, but in many ways SOCOM Confrontation does it better with more ways to control your character and larger, more open maps. Take away the upgraded visuals and this Call of Duty is the same as the previous game. Its wide appeal is probably due to it's simplicity, but you will want to rent it first as it is a disappointing buy.… Expand
  89. PatrickC
    Nov 15, 2009
    6
    Mediocre. The single player game is short, but Modern Warfare 1's wasn't very long either. The difference was that Modern Warfare 1 was engaging in a way that the sequel is not. The story line is incoherent. Oh, spoiler alert. Read on if you enjoy laughter. Having played it to completion, I still don't know what half of the game was supposed to be about. The terrorist from Mediocre. The single player game is short, but Modern Warfare 1's wasn't very long either. The difference was that Modern Warfare 1 was engaging in a way that the sequel is not. The story line is incoherent. Oh, spoiler alert. Read on if you enjoy laughter. Having played it to completion, I still don't know what half of the game was supposed to be about. The terrorist from the first game is now revered like a god (huh?) and now all the Russians hate Americans, so another terrorist comes along and does some terrorizing. You go in as an undercover operative (okay) and, instead of shooting the guy in the head, you slaughter civilians (do what?!?). You get shot and killed by terrorist man. So now the Russians clamor for war with the U.S. and they invade. There is even a nuke. (Getting dumber by the sentence, isn't it?) Then there is some rescue thing on the other side of the planet. Betrayal! Why? No clue. I saw something about Shadow Company or something. Maybe that's it. I don't know. Then you go after the betrayer guy. He was going to conquer the world or invent a better mouse trap or something. So he had to be stopped. Apparently. The game plays much like its predecessor except that this time it is not much fun. There will be levels when you will die after playing for seconds. This will happen repeatedly. Over and over. Redundantly. Interminably. Did I mention having to repeat the same bit over and over again? I did? Because you really will have to replay the same bits countless times. I mean it. Really. (Notice how utterly repetitive this paragraph this? The game is just like that.) There is even one part which the game itself makes you play over again; the second time through is after a lengthy cutscene, then you play for 10 seconds, then it loads another cutscene. That is not even an attempt at humor. It actually does this. Graphics are good. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Nothing special.… Expand
  90. DanB
    Nov 28, 2009
    7
    I have the PS3 version. Overall this is a solid game, but as a few others have said it does feel like more of an expansion of COD4. I'm a big fan of the first game as it offered so much in terms of new gameplay and story, as well as and addictive multiplayer! By the time I finished the Single Player campaign (around 5 hours) I felt a little disappointed. The story was rubbish, and as I have the PS3 version. Overall this is a solid game, but as a few others have said it does feel like more of an expansion of COD4. I'm a big fan of the first game as it offered so much in terms of new gameplay and story, as well as and addictive multiplayer! By the time I finished the Single Player campaign (around 5 hours) I felt a little disappointed. The story was rubbish, and as I am not american *spoilers* shooting my way though suburban america and the White House just felt, well dumb. And the Airport scene just felt out of place. It also lacked any truly memorable moments. COD4 had some truely memorable moments; flying around in the AC130, the sniper mission in Chernobyl offered something unique, new, fun and memorable. However there is nothing that rivals these in MW2 (except for the infamous airport mission). And the story, well that's a bit of a mess. What I found annoying is that important parts of the story are being told in game, yet there is no option to change the in game speech volume so you can miss important information if there is stuff exploding, gunfire and music also playing at the same time. The multiplayer is the true heart of MW2. There are some need new addition here including new perks, guns, customizations and more! Pretty much the same as MW1 but with a few new bells and whistles. However MP also has it's issues, the teams can be unbalanced at times; eg the other night it played TDM and on my team were players ranked level 20's-30's, yet on the other team it was all level 40+. However it is still early days and I'm sure these issues will be sorted by the way of future patches etc. The graphics are solid, and an improvement over COD4, and run smoothly at 1080p! I have no complaints for the sound, apart from what i mentioned above. Overall a fun game, but not enough of a leap over the original, and so feel's somewhat disappointing, epically as Activision is putting a higher than normal price tag on it. A short messy story tries to tug at the heart strings of Americans, however as I am not American it didn't really work for me and came off as a cheesy B-grade movie script. The multiplayer is still alot of fun and you can still invest a huge amount of time in it, but again isn't the leap forward COd4 was.… Expand
  91. W.
    Nov 30, 2009
    6
    I have played the COD series since the pc releases and I have purchased the latest 2 titles on XBOX 360. I admit, I did find some enjoyment with the mw1, but I really hoped the second chapter would break away from all the faults of the first chapter, but the game AI still behaves the same way the original AI back to the original COD. Maybe I am too critical, but beyond the changes in time I have played the COD series since the pc releases and I have purchased the latest 2 titles on XBOX 360. I admit, I did find some enjoyment with the mw1, but I really hoped the second chapter would break away from all the faults of the first chapter, but the game AI still behaves the same way the original AI back to the original COD. Maybe I am too critical, but beyond the changes in time and atmosphere the game play I am left with is, "been there, done that". AND what is with the, "bubbles" on the screen when I get shot? Did the enemy shoot me in the face on every shot? I realize we are not looking for realism here, but the, "bubbles" are just STUPID! I find myself waiting for the enemy to walk up and blow more bubbles.....sigh.… Expand
  92. StephenW
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    There is nothing wrong with this game. It plays exactly like the first but it's better overall in quality. You have no reason for not having this game collect dust with the rest of your PS3 games.
  93. JP
    Dec 15, 2009
    10
    This game is awesome. graphics are super, the online multiplayer is really fun and the campaign is great even though its a little short i still love this game. this game is a must buy!! definetly in my top 5 also!!!!
  94. yesaig
    Dec 22, 2009
    10
    this game is awesome infinityward pulled a 10 the graphic with this game sound effect, history is something shorter than the previous one but certainly worth buying
  95. OskarK
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    The Campaign is very intense and action packed, the Spec Ops is surprisingly varied and challenging, and the Multiplayer is just divine! I find MW2 the best game since GTA 4.
  96. JM
    Dec 31, 2009
    8
    First of all let me start by saying special ops and campaign are absolutely brilliant however campaign is a little short. Then we get to multiplayer. Now i dont think the game is too bad here. However it's not the game being bad its the people making it bad. I mean the insane amount of campers that just wait till you walk past to kill you with an MP5K is just pointless and the amount First of all let me start by saying special ops and campaign are absolutely brilliant however campaign is a little short. Then we get to multiplayer. Now i dont think the game is too bad here. However it's not the game being bad its the people making it bad. I mean the insane amount of campers that just wait till you walk past to kill you with an MP5K is just pointless and the amount of clips you can get with frag grenades is pointless. I thought it was me. So I went on COD4 and I ended up getting 63 kills about 20 of those being frags. Also the lobbies do annoy me and the games are too short. Why is headquarters only 200. Damn when i got my chopper gunner yesterday the game ended. And overpowered grenade launchers. WTF! Only the spec ops and campaign have saved this game.… Expand
  97. pixel_geist
    Dec 3, 2009
    6
    The MP side has a few issues like the lack of dedicated player-made servers, no freedom in the choice of maps, poor team balancing, ping and latency issues between xbox and PS3 consoles, w/ xbox getting a 30 ms ping over the PS3, which gets a slower 100ms ping, not enough visual customizations, no options for female characters. I found the spec- ops mode enjoyable, as well as the story The MP side has a few issues like the lack of dedicated player-made servers, no freedom in the choice of maps, poor team balancing, ping and latency issues between xbox and PS3 consoles, w/ xbox getting a 30 ms ping over the PS3, which gets a slower 100ms ping, not enough visual customizations, no options for female characters. I found the spec- ops mode enjoyable, as well as the story mode, although a solid game, I just don't think it stands out from the crowd, and the overall gameplay shars too many similarities w/ other titles.… Expand
  98. BrentonM
    Dec 3, 2009
    6
    This game is way overrated. The single player is worth playing however I wish I would of rented it rather than buy the PS3 version. The mult-player has the worst community I have yet to see in a mmo of any kind. If I wanted to hear kids yell at each other and drop F-bombs and racial slurs every 15 mins I would be a school teacher. The mult-player also promotes the use of unfare teams with This game is way overrated. The single player is worth playing however I wish I would of rented it rather than buy the PS3 version. The mult-player has the worst community I have yet to see in a mmo of any kind. If I wanted to hear kids yell at each other and drop F-bombs and racial slurs every 15 mins I would be a school teacher. The mult-player also promotes the use of unfare teams with only 1 death match game mode avaliable where you may not find yourself with a group of average players vs. a full clan of vets. This happens to me at least 25% of the games I join. Modern Warfare2 promotes camping, and occasionally one person that has more xp with the maps will hide to get 25 kills and the nuke killstreak reward to end your game with a loss. If he has his clan covering him the odds of this are more likely. After you enter prestige mode the game just becomes a grind. I have been playing for about 3 weeks now and I am ready to move on to something more fun b4 the PS Network tries to get me to pay $10 for add-on content.… Expand
  99. TylerH
    Dec 3, 2009
    3
    Let me quote Meristations review from Roguewarrior - "overall, it's just an average game, with nothing we hadn't seen before, and it's extremely short". There MW2 review - "Infinity Ward raises the bar again with Modern Warfare 2. Its new campaign keeps delivering a cinematic, inmersive, and visually spectacular experience, while polishing AI and respawn issues, and Let me quote Meristations review from Roguewarrior - "overall, it's just an average game, with nothing we hadn't seen before, and it's extremely short". There MW2 review - "Infinity Ward raises the bar again with Modern Warfare 2. Its new campaign keeps delivering a cinematic, inmersive, and visually spectacular experience, while polishing AI and respawn issues, and offering a minimum of 8 hours of gameplay". Really? Do you see the hypocracy in the gaming world from the critics... laughable double standards. MW2 does not take 8hrs, closer to 4-5... and even if it did, thats ok? But Rogue Warrior is too short? Wow... did I miss something? Why does the Call of Duty series get free passes for unoriginality/short/linear/copy and paste work by so many Critics and 13 year olds who have never played any other games to know whats good/bad? My actual review now - Extremely average gameplay, over the top in every way, obviously Michael Bay inspired (so if you complained about Transformers 2, you better hate this game too, otherwise, again... more hypocracy.), plot makes little sense, and all the while you wonder what the point of single player was, same with the 'airport' level. The level serves 0 purpose. I actually laughed. The characters you shoot just fall to the ground, zero body/blood damage. The bodies clip into each other on the floor. Graphics are simply not that good for a 'next gen' title, or something billed to what this was. All they did was turn up the bloom and brightness. Characters and guns looks nice, but the environments are static and do not move, look dull, and add no immersion. Reused textures, sounds, voices, and text from previous cod titles. The background music (which you can't turn off, because options and customization dont exsist with Infinity Ward) is overbearing and completely annoying... I dont need dramatic, life altering music playing non-stop, while im doing nothing or while im walking in a straight line, waiting for the enemies to begin there inevitable respawn (something that they have not fixed, simply improved 'slightly'). A millitary game that leaves realism at the door; probably being used as a recruiting trial. Guns have zero recoil, and your character can take 37 bullets to what i assume the face and be fine, the splatter screen is rediculous, even if you get shot in the foot, its everywhere, and you continuously have it occuring. Killzone 2 did a much better job in that reguard. Punishes teamwork or any real strategy in Multiplayer; it simply feels dated, while being horribly unbalanced and the capital sin of gaming = not fun or rewarding. A game that does not innovate, instead is stuck in 2006. Other games are more realistic and have done many things better. Supposidly took 2 years to make, yet Left 4 Dead 2 was made in less than 1; contains a lot more content than MW2 could ever wish, and beats its own predecessor in almost everyway. The marketing campain, and critic reviews should be all the evidence you need to dismiss them entirely. Truely a disappointing purchase, I have already sold it. The local gamestops around here are getting flooded with copies, mostly 360, but a good amount of ps3's too, so I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this was a waste. Just because something sells alot, doesnt mean its good. Use your own judgement, not a friend who plays nothing else, or rabid cod fans who have never played another game, or the critics who are either paid off; or scared to upset Infinity Ward or break from the status quo. This has to be the most overrated game of all time. Rent first or get used... now you can all wait for the inevitably overpriced while lacking-content DLC...… Expand
  100. fabp
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    this truly is the best game in the history of gaming not for the only line play, and not for the the fact that they made this one more fair compaired to mw1. the reson why this game is so good is because of the story line no matter where you are from you need to respect the courage of the creators who made an invation of the states a mission in the game. no matter where you are from this truly is the best game in the history of gaming not for the only line play, and not for the the fact that they made this one more fair compaired to mw1. the reson why this game is so good is because of the story line no matter where you are from you need to respect the courage of the creators who made an invation of the states a mission in the game. no matter where you are from people see the u.s.a as an invinsable force and this game really did humble the U.S. Also i find this to be a history lesson because this situation really shows the stress between the former U.S.S.R. and the U.S. during the cold war this very well could have happened, or worst then. they had computors calculating then what the casualties would be, what the fallout would be, how long humanity would be forced underground because radiation. this game truly is the game to end all games. Once agin it seems the COD serise has produced an even greater game that forces us to think and reflect on what we would do.… Expand
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#2 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#3 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#4 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 67
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  1. Telegraph
    100
    Modern Warfare 2 crosses into the must-have category of video games effortlessly. It offers an unmatched shooter experience, a compelling story mode, a slick package of mini missions and a multiplayer which is pretty much unparalleled in depth.
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  2. Cynamite
    100
    Modern Warfare 2 offers epic gameplay, a stunning Spec-Ops mode and a huge amount of adrenaline.
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  3. MEGamers
    99
    Despite certain controversial elements, this game is an FPS fan’s dream. Game of the Year? Hell, yeah!
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