Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

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  1. UthersonL
    Apr 8, 2020
    6
    There is certainly a little effort put into the remaster (new models, animations and sounds), but removing the spec ops mode and the multiplayer (the best in the series according to some) is rather unfortunate.
  2. Kamolinapopa
    Apr 8, 2020
    6
    My complaints about the remaster: - An unfinished ragdoll physics, when you shoot at corpses, the corpses do not react in any way, there are no physical movements and their collisions are absent; - The lack of legs and shadow of the protagonist in the gameplay; - The same animations of the death of enemies; - When the character passes through the vegetation or stands on it, theMy complaints about the remaster: - An unfinished ragdoll physics, when you shoot at corpses, the corpses do not react in any way, there are no physical movements and their collisions are absent; - The lack of legs and shadow of the protagonist in the gameplay; - The same animations of the death of enemies; - When the character passes through the vegetation or stands on it, the vegetation does not react in any way to the character; -The same animations of running with weapons, reloading… Expand
  3. LoneWolf62795
    Apr 1, 2020
    6
    Ok so... the big positive is the Graphics are spectacular, there are some have found different compared to the original ones... but the real big negative is the sound Gun firing, some of them are absolutely ridiculous and rubbish sound that doesn't sound like the original, I would love to go 8 but unfortunately the sound gun firing is a huge problem and that's... little disappointed
  4. LatinCritic13
    Apr 1, 2020
    7
    MW2 Remastered is gorgeous in terms of graphical upgrades and hidden gems, but lacks the originality and edginess that MW2 had when it came out. If you guys don't know what I am talking about, I am talking about the reused main menu and sound design from MW Remastered, and of course the lack of spec ops and muiltiplayer. MW2 Remastered is a nice graphical boost especially in terms ofMW2 Remastered is gorgeous in terms of graphical upgrades and hidden gems, but lacks the originality and edginess that MW2 had when it came out. If you guys don't know what I am talking about, I am talking about the reused main menu and sound design from MW Remastered, and of course the lack of spec ops and muiltiplayer. MW2 Remastered is a nice graphical boost especially in terms of replayability of the MW2 campaign, but it feels like a big "eff you" to nostalgic gamers that really loved Jason West's and Vince Zampella's MW2.… Expand
  5. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    7
    Story: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 5
    Gameplay: 7
    Game Time: 5-6 Hours (Main Story)
  6. binky-winkie
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    I think it costs too much ($20 for 5 1/2 hours of entertainment) but it's still a good campaign as it always has been but compared to modern cods feels rough around the edges.(they should have added the combat slide)
  7. Lewis-Angelo
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    buena campaña, aunque el argumento es un poco lioso

    una pena el bajón de calidad del doblaje, la banda sonora desaparece en los shares misteriosamente, y también han tocado los créditos finales el sonido en general no se escucha tan bien como el original no era muy fan del online, pero se lo han dejado fuera, y también se han olvidado de las misiones cooperativas que era lo mejor    buena campaña, aunque el argumento es un poco lioso

    una pena el bajón de calidad del doblaje, la banda sonora desaparece en los shares misteriosamente, y también han tocado los créditos finales
    el sonido en general no se escucha tan bien como el original

    no era muy fan del online, pero se lo han dejado fuera, y también se han olvidado de las misiones cooperativas que era lo mejor del juego

    está lejos del gran remaster de Modern Warfare    … Expand
  8. ANormalOne
    Apr 6, 2020
    7
    Çok güzel bir oyundu fakat eski hali bu oyun biraz daha aşağı çekilmiş gerçek oyunda o kadar çok hareket ediyorduk ki bi dakika bile elimiz boş durmuyordu bu oyun brezilya bölümünü i kadar rahat geçdimki dedim belki ben iyi oynuyorum sonra pcde gerçek versiyona geçdim oyuna girdiğim gibi öldüm çünki her yeri kontrol etmek elim ağrımış ve 1 dakikalık ara vermiştim fakat adamlar durmuyorÇok güzel bir oyundu fakat eski hali bu oyun biraz daha aşağı çekilmiş gerçek oyunda o kadar çok hareket ediyorduk ki bi dakika bile elimiz boş durmuyordu bu oyun brezilya bölümünü i kadar rahat geçdimki dedim belki ben iyi oynuyorum sonra pcde gerçek versiyona geçdim oyuna girdiğim gibi öldüm çünki her yeri kontrol etmek elim ağrımış ve 1 dakikalık ara vermiştim fakat adamlar durmuyor
  9. iddqd4
    Oct 14, 2022
    7
    Местами красиво, но уже довольно скучно по геймплею, и весьма скоротечно, жаль что не добавили мультиплеер, с удовольствием бы освежил впечатления. Пробежал сингл за 2 вечера и забыл. 7/10.
  10. FreedomFighters
    Sep 15, 2020
    6
    Well…this threw me for a loop. I’d been hearing rumors about a remaster of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” for years now, but little did I expect that it would see a surprise release. And little did I expect that the long-awaited remaster would only be roughly half of the game: as the title of this page clearly says, this remaster is, quite literally, just the campaign of the originalWell…this threw me for a loop. I’d been hearing rumors about a remaster of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” for years now, but little did I expect that it would see a surprise release. And little did I expect that the long-awaited remaster would only be roughly half of the game: as the title of this page clearly says, this remaster is, quite literally, just the campaign of the original game for eighth generation platforms. I’ll be honest, though, curiosity got to me with this one: I’m not a huge “Call of Duty” fanatic, but I quite loved the remaster of the first “Modern Warfare” game, and I’ve heard a lot of positive things about “Modern Warfare 2” as well, so I wanted to give the game a shot and see if it was anywhere near the level of the first game. Even if the remaster was just the campaign, that was fine with me, as I’m largely a single-player gamer as it is. After playing it, though, I was left wondering if the hype the game received in 2009 really had anything to do with the campaign.
    Don’t get me wrong, in a lot of ways, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” deserves credit: graphically, the game still looks sharp, and the remaster helps give the visuals a strong-enough facelift that I feel like the game hasn’t aged a day. In terms of the gameplay, it’s still so smooth, and much like the visuals, the controls and general gameplay feel as though they haven’t been touched by time. It still feels good to play, and many of the game’s big moments still do hit hard now. I’m pretty sure everyone remembers the controversial “No Russian” level in the game, and as polarizing as it’s sure to remain, playing the mission myself for the first time did leave me legitimately terrified. It’s a very troubling moment in the game that, like it or not, will most certainly leave an impact that’s hard to forget. Even after so many years, the game is still capable of leaving you tense and surprised around several corners.
    Unfortunately, there’s a lot to this game I find myself disconnected from. As I mentioned above, this new release is simply a remaster of the original game’s campaign, and thus, the multiplayer and Spec Ops modes are excluded. I’ll say that I’m personally not too hurt about that because I don’t have a nostalgic attachment to the modes, and because, at least from a business perspective, I understand that Activision doesn’t want gamers jumping ship from the newest “Call of Duty” game to this game. That said, I do feel like, while $20 might not seem like too steep of an asking price, to me, when given the quality of this campaign, it’s something to think twice about. After all, it is an extremely short game that, to me, is bogged down by several factors. This includes (but is not limited to) some repetitive level design that wears out its welcome too fast, a completely over-the-top story that just feels like the equivalent of a Michael Bay movie (and one that leaves that controversial “No Russian” mission feeling like nothing more than empty edginess and shock value), and gameplay that, while remaining functional so many years later, feels no different than the “Modern Warfare” game that preceded it. And while the experience got a bit more exciting in the second half, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had played this exact game when I played the remaster of the first “Modern Warfare.” Thus, with the campaign itself being a bit underwhelming, the exclusion of the multiplayer and Spec Ops modes does devalue the package a bit. I’ve heard rumors that those are supposedly coming to the game at a later date, and I’m sure it would be a more worthwhile purchase with those features, but right now, it feels empty.
    All in all, I must say that “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” to me, is the gaming equivalent of a fireworks show: it’s pretty to look at for a few minutes, but it lacks in substance and doesn’t leave enough of a lasting impression, and once it’s all over with, you’re left thinking, “man, that was a lot of noise.” It’s certainly not a bad game, but I can’t help but play this and feel like it was the point in the “Call of Duty” series where Activision knew they could coast, and it was around this point that “Call of Duty” started to feel like a lowest common denominator shooter that stands out thanks to its name-brand value, as opposed to it being a truly special shooter. It’s the point where “Call of Duty” cared less about its campaigns, and more about appealing to the most people possible. No, that’s not a bad thing, but this attitude led to the series feeling more standard, and I think “Modern Warfare 2” was the kickoff to that. As I said, it’s decent, but I can’t recommend paying for this remaster unless you have that deep of a nostalgic connection for the campaign. Maybe rose-colored lenses will help you enjoy this more than I did.
    Final rating: 6 out of 10 “Decent”    … Expand
  11. Professorfett
    May 20, 2020
    7
    Modern Warfare 2 is back on the PS4 for $20. To keep this shot and too the point if you like the story of Modern Warfare 2 then you should buy it. It is that simple. The game graphics are a super overall or anything it is basically a $20 port with new trophies to earn. There is no multiplayer which is whatever honestly Call of Duty has that covered in so many different ways. I personallyModern Warfare 2 is back on the PS4 for $20. To keep this shot and too the point if you like the story of Modern Warfare 2 then you should buy it. It is that simple. The game graphics are a super overall or anything it is basically a $20 port with new trophies to earn. There is no multiplayer which is whatever honestly Call of Duty has that covered in so many different ways. I personally think even if you like the campaign mode of the second game still wait for a sale $20 seems a bit much for this 10-15 is way more reasonable.… Expand
  12. svonton
    Aug 11, 2020
    6
    it will be not big surprise if i say that graphic part of the game stay kinda better that original game (yeah "remastered" in tittle probably everyone notice that =D). as i heard many cod fan's say that one of the best part of COD's but i don't know why. seriously i beat this game some thing like in 5 hours and don't got why it called "best part", plot is common for COD run and shot badit will be not big surprise if i say that graphic part of the game stay kinda better that original game (yeah "remastered" in tittle probably everyone notice that =D). as i heard many cod fan's say that one of the best part of COD's but i don't know why. seriously i beat this game some thing like in 5 hours and don't got why it called "best part", plot is common for COD run and shot bad guys in this case bad guy's is Russians. what sad in this game that game play part is boring as hell as i said u just "run and shot bad guys" and that all. another part of franchise mix that game play by giving ability controlling different vehicle or interesting scripted epic scene's in this part nope "run and shot" that all. oh ok was one dump moment when u from international space station watch for nuclear missile that attack USA and what interesting blast wave destroy ISS but people that stay probably in 200 meter from epicenter just got Electromagnetic pulse and that all. so if you literally don't know how to spend 5 hours u can try this game just for add one more game in your list of completed game as i do.… Expand
  13. AbhinavDasiga
    Aug 13, 2020
    7
    Best described as playing a Michael Bay movie, CoD Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered has some great set pieces. The story is doesn't warrant in depth analysis and makes little sense if one thinks about it for too long. But the core gameplay is probably the best CoD has to offer.
  14. Kaangamer
    Jun 9, 2020
    6
    It took activision 11 years to make this game and it’s only the campaign I only recommend this game to people who didn’t play the original now I can deny that this game is only 15 bucks the time I review this it’s cheap but why not get the original for the same price sure the graphics look worse but you whould barely notice it and there’s this no Russian thing and will make you mad ifIt took activision 11 years to make this game and it’s only the campaign I only recommend this game to people who didn’t play the original now I can deny that this game is only 15 bucks the time I review this it’s cheap but why not get the original for the same price sure the graphics look worse but you whould barely notice it and there’s this no Russian thing and will make you mad if you’re Russian but an ok remastered… Expand
  15. tuna20
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    I mean if you already have the normal game there really is no need to buy it unless you want better graphics and stuff. But the bad part is there is no multiplayer. One of the good thing about it is you get a ghost operator in cod mw 2019 and cod warzone which really isnt necessary if you have the season 2 battle pass in which you already get ghost. Buy it if you want to relive theI mean if you already have the normal game there really is no need to buy it unless you want better graphics and stuff. But the bad part is there is no multiplayer. One of the good thing about it is you get a ghost operator in cod mw 2019 and cod warzone which really isnt necessary if you have the season 2 battle pass in which you already get ghost. Buy it if you want to relive the experience in better graphics.… Expand
  16. Nick_Scratch
    Aug 10, 2020
    7
    This old man's first COD experience. I...I finally get it. Bought Modern Warfare 1 today.
  17. Supinejellys
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    The price point was a little high, especially when considering that spec ops was not available.
    Fair enough they didn't remaster multiplayer, that would have been a clustertruck
  18. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    The underwater mission with the attack of the petrol station is one of my favorite videogame missions ever.
  19. Ipsu
    Aug 16, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is with these games? The first Call of Duty I played was Black Ops 3 and the story in it was like nuts. Now I have played this. I notice one giant plot hole and then there was the ISS being destroyed. Umm...there's no blast wave from a nuke in that high of an altitude. Also, why the heck would Russia start world war 3 after finding out that a group of terrorist in a airport had one American and this shopping mall which probably has CCTV (security cameras). Didn't anyone care to check the security footage? Literally no witness survived to tell that Makarov sounded Russian not American? Instead of expecting it to be terrorists Russia in this game starts WW3? WTF? WW3 because one person in a terrorist group was American? Russian airports have no security cameras? Makarov wasn't wearing a mask.… Expand
  20. alank8704
    Apr 27, 2021
    6
    not gonna give it a lower score because of no multiplayer and I never played the original so I am not upset but just based of the campaign its just another cod campaign thats nothing special
  21. TBO_Rum
    Aug 1, 2020
    7
    What can I say about MW2; it’s one of the best Call Of Duty Games. That said it’s obvious that the story is really good, just like it was back in 2009, the enhanced graphics and weapons sound are an appreciated plus in this offer. However there some things that could have been done a lot better.
    First, the controls. My character was unable to run 9 times out of 10 even if I correctly    What can I say about MW2; it’s one of the best Call Of Duty Games. That said it’s obvious that the story is really good, just like it was back in 2009, the enhanced graphics and weapons sound are an appreciated plus in this offer. However there some things that could have been done a lot better.
    First, the controls. My character was unable to run 9 times out of 10 even if I correctly pressed the L3 as the tutorial said. I’ve played every COD since 2008 so I can say I’m able to play and I’ve never had any problems to run. In this game I’m completely unable to run a lot of times I want to. I’m quite convinced that the run in the game is not working properly and this is really annoying on Veteran. To test this I’ve played the original game and I had no problem.
    Second, the hit registration. Maybe it was me but I noticed that a lot of times the games didn’t register the hit on enemies even if I shot them. The problem is not so noticeable if you use an automatic rifle but if you like, like me, to use a semi-auto rifle (I used for the majority of the time the FAL) it becomes really frustrating.
    Third, the flinch. The flinch on this game is too high. When you get hit, your weapon travels to the stars. I know that the original game had this, but reducing it a little bit it would have been a good idea IMO.
    Then I have to point out some things that I didn’t find annoying because the game belongs to the old CODs and at the time they weren’t problems, but that can make the game less enjoyable for a new player:
    1) The slowness of the character
    2)There’s not the slide
    3) The missions have a linear layout and the are very short

    Conclusion:
    MW2 Campaign Remastered brings the great campaign of the original game with an all new graphics and sound making it a wonderful comeback for the Veterans, despite some technical issues that can be annoying. The story itself it amazing but the newcomers might find the game a little old, since some factor are surpassed in the new titles.
    Maybe the price is a lot high if bought at full-price but if you find a good discount it can surely be worth the price
    7.5/10    … Expand
  22. GeekFusion
    Aug 31, 2020
    6
    A good remaster of a great game.

    I never played the original when it released in 2009, so this was my first playthrough of Modern Warfare 2, and it certainly lived up to what I had hoped. First of all, the remaster is beautiful. It is almost as good as the new Modern Warfare that was only released in 2019 on much newer systems. It is a remaster that has clearly had a lot of time and    A good remaster of a great game.

    I never played the original when it released in 2009, so this was my first playthrough of Modern Warfare 2, and it certainly lived up to what I had hoped.

    First of all, the remaster is beautiful. It is almost as good as the new Modern Warfare that was only released in 2019 on much newer systems. It is a remaster that has clearly had a lot of time and effort put into it, which is visible from the outset. The gunplay is fast and frantic just like every Call of Duty I have ever played. The detail on the character models is the best on any remaster I have ever played, and I also think the voice acting is stellar, with Jeff Leach being a particular standout for me, but whether that was remastered is unclear. I do, however have a few issues with this game.

    My first real issue I encountered, and this is a personal preference, was the ridiculously aggressive AutoAim. Having played many shooters since the Xbox 360 days, this was very jarring to try to get accustomed too. It became much more a ‘snapshooter’ rather then having to actually try to aim, effectively making the right stick redundant.

    Another issue I have with this game is that they story, as most Call of Duty’s do, tries to present the American Military as much more in the right then they ever have been. It makes the game seem very tailored to a American audience to try to brainwash impressionable minds into thinking the army is a good thing whilst not showing many of the bad things the Americans do, and even then it is presented as a necessary evil.

    Also, this isn’t a fault of the game but a fault on myself for succumb to the publicity around the level. No Russian isn’t as bad of a level as it was made out to be. As much as committing a terrorist act at a Russian airport sounds bad when put like that, at not one point are you forced to partake. I played the entire level without shooting anyone for the entire thing. While it is bad to see civilians being murdered around you, I was informed you had to partake which I am very thankful was not the case. It also is a very necessary level to move the plot along and show that not many can be trusted in the Modern Warfare world. The thing that did plague the playthrough was almost a repetition of this point. A lot of the moments in the game fell flat for me and didn’t elicit the response that was intended, whether that is my fault for not completely playing every game and understanding significance of parts of the game, may be on me, but I enjoyed it overall.

    This game isn’t spectacular, which is why I never payed the £20 asking price but for a game that comes free with my PS Plus subscription it is definitely worth checking out for PS Plus members.

    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remastered: 6/10    … Expand
  23. Ash1997
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A throwback of an amazing campaign but the one problem. No special ops or multiplayer. The game is £20 for the campaign alone. I would have paid the extra to have multiplayer and special ops at least. Still having the original modern warfare 2 game on Xbox 360 then having the remastered edition on the Xbox one x in 4k the difference is well insanity. But proceed with caution the NO Russian mission where you play as undercover CIA operative is even more messed up than before. With being able to see every fibre on the suit it makes the mission worse in my eyes. It’s exactly the same as the original campaign you remember on the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3 just without the let down with no multiplayer and no special ops missions. I would like to hope activision we will rethink this and bring out a proper remastered MODERN WARFARE 2 like they did call of duty 4 over in 2016 for the 10 year anniversary. I’d like to think 11 years after modern warfare 2 was originally released the could at least give us a multiplayer. But all in all it was an amazing campaign i just think in future they should also bring out the multiplayer map packs and the specials ops they we all came to love during the modern warfare trilogy.… Expand
  24. Elite_Soldier
    Apr 29, 2023
    7
    I played MW2 straight after Far Cry 3 and MW2 was much better. It had better action setpeices and it had shooting mechanics that are the best in the genre. It was really addictive!
  25. FRIST_008
    Sep 13, 2021
    7
    + какой-то ватный шутер
    - стрельба на 8
    - сюжет 6
    - красивый Голливуд 8
    Итого 7.25
  26. vova22379
    May 9, 2022
    6
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  27. Sasafrasto
    Jan 15, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game, good graphics, it is a classic and everything but and where was the multiplayer… Expand
  28. NoobSaibit845
    Apr 22, 2021
    6
    Un juego decente, pero que falta mejorar, como el hecho de no incluir multijugador y operaciones especiales, ademas lo descargue con el Ps Plus y no me dieron el Pack UDT de Ghost en Warzone. 6/10
  29. Johnsonsteed91
    Jul 17, 2023
    7
    For this game i give it a 7/10. Im one of the people who are into COD campaigns and trophy hunting, which seem to be the only reason you would get this game, as it is missing the fun factor - the MP and spec op missions. Being this is a remaster of the campaign only as stated in the title and price of the game, i will say its nostalgic, but if you recently played the original before the RMFor this game i give it a 7/10. Im one of the people who are into COD campaigns and trophy hunting, which seem to be the only reason you would get this game, as it is missing the fun factor - the MP and spec op missions. Being this is a remaster of the campaign only as stated in the title and price of the game, i will say its nostalgic, but if you recently played the original before the RM like i did, the RM almost feels dated worse than the OG. Maybe pass on this one unless like myself you enjoy the retold story and trophies. The graphical improvement is there and nice but not much else.… Expand
  30. KrowKrof
    May 13, 2023
    6
    ........................................................................yes
  31. gaset04
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    It's on of the best COD they have made. The only and big problem it's not a remastered. The game is exactly the same as MW2 in play 3.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 18 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 39
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    60
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is an attempt to earn fast money in a problematic period for the industry, when most of the planet's inhabitants are hiding in their homes and apartments. You can finish the story campaign in just five hours, and there is no multiplayer. In addition, in Russia and Ukraine, the developers managed to spoil the story due to the removal of a mission critical to the plot, which, along with the average graphics and other problems of the project, is disappointing. The original MW2 deserves the same respect as the first Modern Warfare game.
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  2. CD-Action
    May 12, 2020
    70
    It’s a well-made remaster but also one without which we could easily get by. Only for those who didn’t play the original game in the first place. [06/2020, p.58]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    May 4, 2020
    80
    MW2 Campaign Remastered is everything you can expect from a remaster of one of the best CoD campaigns and FPS campaigns in general. It looks better, it feels better, even with its occasional audio issues. Still, it is a bit short, and unless you are a true fan or just nostalgic about those days you played it, it is hard to recommend to anyone else, due to its lack of multiplayer and lack of longevity.
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