Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

 PlayStation 5
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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 687 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 263 out of 687
  2. Mixed: 83 out of 687
  3. Negative: 341 out of 687
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  1. Javimartin_drum
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    The campaign, which is what I only play, is absolutely a masterpiece at all levels, I only wish it was longer and there was some kind of progession system for the characters and the weapons
  2. VladReviews
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    People **** on this Call of Duty game for no good reason, if you dont like fast paced gameplay, this game isnt for you. The campaign is great and no one is denying that, but the multiplayer (strictly the mw2 side of things) is not half bad either, its actually quite decent. Of course there are some balancing issues but mostly all of my deaths have been fair and most of the times my fault,People **** on this Call of Duty game for no good reason, if you dont like fast paced gameplay, this game isnt for you. The campaign is great and no one is denying that, but the multiplayer (strictly the mw2 side of things) is not half bad either, its actually quite decent. Of course there are some balancing issues but mostly all of my deaths have been fair and most of the times my fault, which is something you want in a game. There are maps and gamemodes in which you can comfortably drop a nuke without sweating too hard, however i will agree the battle pass and the camo progression is pretty annoying. With all of that being said i really enjoy this game, much more than other entries in the past few years.… Expand
  3. Erfancafbr
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    Great game i think can be brtter although is amazing i hope change graphics and better gameplay in call of duty 2023
  4. Nyanko1234
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    I purchsed and played CoD since Cod4, only multiplay though. Its fun, I know its frustrating when you get killed all the time but I just enjoy playing this game for some reason. Looking forward on more maps though, night maps needs to be removed or consolidated into different mode where only nightmaps are going to be played.
  5. Lopezvip
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Game started of slow, but they have added a filter which means you can play 10v10 only.. this makes the huge maps for fast pace and fun. Next wish list is of you can vote for maps. Also, I like grind, domination, hardpoint and I hate team death match. If I could choose 10v10 and those good modes that would be perfect. 9/10 until we can vote for maps and combo 10v10 with good modes.
  6. MoBadawy
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Honestly the best most balanced cod. Have variety of small maps and large maps. Dmz is soo good
  7. BARAO555
    Jun 16, 2023
    8
    I love the series and im very sad that the prime is over science 2016... the good part is that without looking at microtransactions and toxic community we still got two very decent CODs.. and this is one of them.
  8. VideoGamerSoul
    Mar 11, 2023
    8
    For so long in the past, the old bugs I saw in other people's single-player videos have not been resolved, and I dare not buy them in the future
  9. Aitclown69
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Modern warfare 2 ofrece un gameplay pulido y mejorado que el de 2019 y tiene un mejor y más capaz motor gráfico.
  10. BigDaddyAstro
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    As the Snip, I hide in In the bushes with my green camo and they neva see me hehehe
  11. byrdski
    Jan 19, 2023
    10
    There is not one single competitor who can even come close to the smoothness COD offers. They are focusing too much on the economics within the game and need to spend time building maps. Call of Duty is simply the best FPS. No question. Was last year. Was 10 years ago. Same old same old.
  12. SomeGuy8292
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Campaign is amazing and the AI has improved a lot (credits to DMZ AI). To the Muslim’s who are complaining it is offensive to them, could say the same thing about Modern Warfare 1, but didn’t hear the Russians complain :)
  13. ErikDimtri
    Jan 5, 2023
    8
    Campaign is really good especially since Vanguard was so mediocre. COOP is better than what we had on previous modern warfare game in 2019 its more fun and less stressful. Multiplayer is the best part of this year's CoD and I definitely see my self playing this game for a full year or more as it is basically MW2019 but better and improved in almost every aspect.
  14. zxjacksterxz
    Jan 1, 2023
    8
    A really solid cod game but also a really solid FPS overall. If I could pick out anything I don’t like it would be the crashing at release, interface, weapon progression and kill streaks in every mode. Other than that it’s a pretty good Call of Duty game. Definitely worth the money!
  15. EXPsharePlus
    Dec 26, 2022
    8
    After Vanguard last year and Cold War in 2020, I was hesitant to pick up another Call of Duty game after the back-to-back disappointment. But the safety blanket of the words Modern Warfare in the title roped me back in – and I’m glad it did.

    STORY Modern Warfare II is a sequel to the Modern Warfare reboot, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019). It’s 2022, and we rejoin SAS Captain    After Vanguard last year and Cold War in 2020, I was hesitant to pick up another Call of Duty game after the back-to-back disappointment. But the safety blanket of the words Modern Warfare in the title roped me back in – and I’m glad it did.

    STORY

    Modern Warfare II is a sequel to the Modern Warfare reboot, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019). It’s 2022, and we rejoin SAS Captain Price, Sergeant Kyle “Gaz” Garrick, Lieutenant Simon “Ghost” Riley, and Sergeant John “Soap” MacTavish AKA Task Force 141 as they hunt down Quds Force Major Hassan Zyani for funding terrorist activity.

    I found the narrative was hard to follow at some points, but the overall experience of the campaign kept me captivated throughout the 17 missions it had to offer. The missions on offer vary from your classic infiltration missions, and then your stealth, sniper and survival missions. Even though these missions had a type of angle intended for completion, the game in most parts allows you to finish them however you like. If being stealthy is not your thing, you can go guns blazing, even if it makes it a little more difficult. The mix-up of missions was great, although there were two air-borne missions in a row followed by a sniper mission which had me itching for a classic run-and-gun infiltration mission.

    GAMEPLAY

    The core gameplay in MWII remains somewhat the same as its predecessor, which isn’t a bad thing. Infinity Ward does what it does best, and that is creating a Call of Duty game any FPS fan would enjoy. While some extra mechanics were added for story fulfillment purposes, there wasn’t anything new or inventive. Mission 13, “Alone”, introduced a crafting system that I thought was a welcome addition to the gameplay. It was probably one of my favourite missions, although one that I found the most challenging.

    The AI during the campaign felt a little inconsistent. The enemies sometimes caught me off guard and my AI squad mate(s) saved me numerous times, whereas other times I would see AI follow questionable tactics. I could just stand at the top of the staircase and have countless enemies run straight into my line of fire. I might be harsh on the AI, but it doesn’t live up to the intellectual and independent AI that I recently loved in The Last of Us Part I.

    VISUALS

    I played this on PlayStation 5 and I could tell that Infinity Ward wanted to push the limits of current-gen consoles. The game’s visuals are breathtaking and the cutscenes look like a live-action movie. Backdrops such as Amsterdam, Chicago, and the Texas/Mexico border are the most stunning and accurately crafted locations which had me in awe.

    MUTLIPLAYER

    I’m going to talk about the multiplayer experience briefly. Call of Duty multiplayer is not for everyone. I prefer games like Apex Legends, which offer a more team-based experience. I occasionally dabble in Call of Duty multiplayer when my friends ask me to, but it has never been my go-to multiplayer game. I have played around 8-10 hours of multiplayer since Modern Warfare II‘s launch and I have to say it caught me off guard. I love it. That said, I can not play it for hours on end, but I am enjoying it despite some of the bugs it had at launch (but that is expected for a large-scale launch like Call of Duty). The maps are fun to play; most don’t feel too big or too small. If you just want to blow off some steam after a hard day at work, then it might be time to jump back into Call of Duty multiplayer.

    THE VERDICT

    Infinity Ward has won me over with its delivery of a captivating Campaign mode and fun multiplayer. While no risks were taken with this iteration of COD, it was a tactical decision made to return the franchise to form.

    8.5/10

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  16. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  17. StepHD
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    PS5 - Platinum.
    [Updated review 29 October 2022]
    Amazing CoD campaign taking inspiration from the greats of CoD4 and MW2(OG) in worldwide locations and iconic characters which some are also new. Graphics overall are breathtaking being cross-gen too. Gameplay is like MW19 but a bit more fast and fluid, a great mixture between the usual arcady gameplay and a more tactical shooter. An    PS5 - Platinum.
    [Updated review 29 October 2022]

    Amazing CoD campaign taking inspiration from the greats of CoD4 and MW2(OG) in worldwide locations and iconic characters which some are also new. Graphics overall are breathtaking being cross-gen too. Gameplay is like MW19 but a bit more fast and fluid, a great mixture between the usual arcady gameplay and a more tactical shooter. An amazing sequel that takes what MW19 did to the next level!     … Expand
  18. iTarnishedShura
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is one of the most fun first-person shooter games of this decade. I can not stop playing it at all of how addictive and fun it is.
  19. Barca1985
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Very enjoyable SP and MP. Must be for COD fans! Would highly recommend buying! BUT too expensive
  20. Morton89
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Best call of duty in a long time very very impressed its alot of fun and absolutely beautiful graphics solid 10 for me has everything the last game had plus more
  21. Skulled
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This game slows down the ADHD movement and makes a much more grounded game. People are upset the game is launching in pieces. The campaign was perfect, and the multiplayer feels solid and punchy. I also found that the new warzone looks and feels just as good. The game does have a few issues on older consoles, but PS5, Xbox Series S, and PC feel great. I have not felt this much fun from CODThis game slows down the ADHD movement and makes a much more grounded game. People are upset the game is launching in pieces. The campaign was perfect, and the multiplayer feels solid and punchy. I also found that the new warzone looks and feels just as good. The game does have a few issues on older consoles, but PS5, Xbox Series S, and PC feel great. I have not felt this much fun from COD since OG MW2.… Expand
  22. Bloodklot
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    The game is a lot of fun. I’ve had some really crazy experiences on DMZ. I was a little upset that it wasn’t like Tarkov but it’s good mode it it’s own right. I like pretty much everything they’ve done from the dead silence as a timed perk to no red dots. To no slide cancelling.
  23. lutheboss
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Hands down. This is the best Call of Duty we had in years. COD is officially back.
  24. sanbroly
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This game is good. Awesome multiplayer. Flawless campaign. Sniping Is great. Ps5 controller feels so immersive. Buy it
  25. SIRBlevin
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    I’ve never been one for call of duty stories, but this one is definitely a step above the rest. not groundbreaking, but good. The multiplayer, however, is better than ever with the inclusion of casual skill-based matchmaking, making it easier than ever to not be as overwhelmed by players better than you. overall, one of the best call of duty games in years
  26. nhughes
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    AMAZING Game. A lot of haters but let's be honest they still all purchased the game.
    You won't get a better multiplayer game than COD MW2. Most PS5 games I buy and play for maybe an hour max. I've already put in 30+ hours into MW2. Great cost per play time from this game.
  27. Chrisbreezy
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    All the 0s-4s are review bombs I think a 5 is fair depending on how your online experience has been going. As for me I’ve had some bugs here and there, no crashes and I’ve put in abt 15-20 hrs and am level 30 in multiplayer. I’ve had a good time so far. Guns are punchy and feel great on dualsense. I gave it an 8 being generous to compensate for the review bombing taking place I think it’sAll the 0s-4s are review bombs I think a 5 is fair depending on how your online experience has been going. As for me I’ve had some bugs here and there, no crashes and I’ve put in abt 15-20 hrs and am level 30 in multiplayer. I’ve had a good time so far. Guns are punchy and feel great on dualsense. I gave it an 8 being generous to compensate for the review bombing taking place I think it’s a solid 7 because of the really poor UI and an unlock system that makes absolutely no sense. U literally have to level like 6 different guns to a certain level just to unlock a damn sight. It’s not only confusing but also frustrating because some of these guns I have no interest in playing with but I’m forced to if I want a particular attachment or gun. Other than that though I think the game is pretty fun and there is a lot of enjoyment to be had at a discounted price. Don’t pay $70+ for this thing… Expand
  28. Thiwat
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    I don't know what everyone thinks of this game....but for me this is awesome,Super cool!!!
  29. sakaiclan
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Very fun and great campaign but its missing important features, **** ui, and it's hard to add friends to lobby
  30. Diego4700
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Ótimo desenvolvimento da Campanha, porem com custos adicionais de personagens da campanha no modo online
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    Let's be honest, there's really no bigger title to compete in the FPS genre at the moment, both in terms of the sometimes mediocre content and this year's very polished graphics. [Issue#324]
  2. Cubed3
    Oct 20, 2023
    50
    A somewhat droll campaign will greet players of Modern Warfare II. It's a short bombastic romp with some fun gunplay moments and fantastic graphics. The multiplayer, however, is a miss as it is no longer a properly combined entity and the lack of replayability is disappointing. A recommendation for CoD fans but for anyone even slightly on the fence perhaps keep shopping or waiting for a sale.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 13, 2022
    70
    CoD MW 2 is a refreshing single-player experience, providing players with some of the best action-packed moments and great characters, but riddled with multiplayer balancing issues and extreme performance and technical problems. It still is CoD and is fun for anyone who finds its casual shooting gameplay compelling, but it plays safely and doesn’t present itself as something revolutionary for the franchise.
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