Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 687 Ratings

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  1. talha900
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, best campaign till date and multiplayer is great, addicted to third person mosh pit playlist. Graphics in campaign is beautiful and realistic.
  2. beachimpala
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Perfect shooter and amazing gameplay. I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of fps
  3. Jazzfusion11
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of Duty is back! As a fan of the original COD4 and MW2 I was very existed to play as Soap, Ghost and Price once more. Played the campaign on veteran to get full immersion. I love how the story wasn't too over the top crazy and could actually happen. The graphics are better than ever and I loved the slow burn of some missions. Multiplayer is fun!… Expand
  4. Yochai
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Ignore anyone who gave low marks.

    Graphics 10
    gameplay10
    Audio10
    Story 10
    Multiplayer 10.
    And one of the most realistic games ever made and the best game in the series. Simply a masterpiece, a breathtaking gaming experience, in many moments in the game I felt like I was in a movie, just perfect.
    In my opinion first place of all time and the most perfect game ever created
  5. koreaplay
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    cenário melhorado, gostei da campanha nostalgia entre os mapas. Uma experiência boa como sempre cod é cod mano, melhor jogo de fps da última década.
  6. 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
  7. Punisherrl
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Epic!!! Great COD the best since black ops 2. Great graphics great story great online play!!
  8. 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
  9. deathstramding
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Call of Duty has killed the battlefield game with this game. Call of duty becomes a much better quality game than the previous game in every game, it's a great game.
  10. lutheboss
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Hands down. This is the best Call of Duty we had in years. COD is officially back.
  11. MehranKorg
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    The best cod ever . I'm playing on my ps5 . Its Amazing . Thank u Activision
  12. ImVortexGamer
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best COD in years!!, the gameplay is similar and different at the same time, the campaign is insane and 2 years of content is huge!
  13. AxonYT
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In this year Call of Duty is a good think,good game.Graphics,guns,El sin nombre...… Expand
  14. Thiwat
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    I don't know what everyone thinks of this game....but for me this is awesome,Super cool!!!
  15. MoBadawy
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Honestly the best most balanced cod. Have variety of small maps and large maps. Dmz is soo good
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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 :)
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. abdmh
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best cod s ever or the best.Lgenedary game
    10/10 campaign
    10/10 Multiplayer
    10/10 Everything
  22. WaylerHD
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Sehr Gutes Spiel die Grafik ist fabelhaft und das movement ist auch sehr gut es gibt aber leider ein paar camper
  23. Booom_
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best COD's since 2009, very good graphics, shooting feels fun, solid single player campaign. Miles better than Halo Infinite and Battlefail2021.
  24. solidcod
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing, seriously amazing! Feels good to have Call of Duty back at the top of shooting games, where it should be, highly recommended!
  25. IGNishilarious
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
  26. TechnicalArt
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best COD campaigns of all time, ignore all the negative reviews, they are just salty because Battlebug failed.
  27. matthewjvv
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really fun game. Was on cold war before this and its a welcome upgrade. Love the large 64 player map. Really good fun. Just takes time to get use to.… Expand
  28. GameOver6767
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Die Kampagne ist Großartig,
    Nur Multiplayer Time to Kill ist noch etwas niedriger als bei Mw 2019 habe ich das gefühl also viel zu niedrig und SBMM stört das Spiel deswegen eigentlich 1 Punkt abzug aber das wird bestimmt Microsoft nach einem Jahr ändern, weil Blizzard dann denen gehört und die auf die Community hören und es besser machen werden, sonst sind die Maps gut, die Waffen sind    Die Kampagne ist Großartig,
    Nur Multiplayer Time to Kill ist noch etwas niedriger als bei Mw 2019 habe ich das gefühl also viel zu niedrig und SBMM stört das Spiel deswegen eigentlich 1 Punkt abzug aber das wird bestimmt Microsoft nach einem Jahr ändern, weil Blizzard dann denen gehört und die auf die Community hören und es besser machen werden, sonst sind die Maps gut, die Waffen sind großartig und die Tarnungen (vor allem Gold).    … Expand
  29. money707
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Buy it now 2 years of content is huge with wz2.0 and dmz its going to blow.
  30. Timjosh
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Had a lot of fun playing the multiplayer. The Champaign was epic too. I had not issues playing it on Series X. Iy is worth playing this one.
  31. San1
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    It has the best campaign in the cod series, buy it there is going to be so much content until 2024, WZ2 and DMZ are going to be amazing.
  32. EliteDizz
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Needs some patches and bug fixes. My operator is not saving. BUT GREAT GAME I LOVE IT
  33. lakke007
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Fantastic campaign, well acted and a story that is well worth following! Graphics and gunplay are top tier and even the multiplayer is perfectly balanced and really fun even for casual players.

    Without any doubt one of the all time best Call Of Duty games!
  34. gamer123567
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    great game cant weight for cod MW 3 the best game of the year and cant weight for cod MW 3
    remastered
  35. Qs3rty123_
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego,realista con lo que vivimos en México y con un toque de ficción que es disfrutable,10/10
  36. Tuycus
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    After many years, I finally experienced a strong and rich gameplay with advanced systems. It also has excellent design and performance.
  37. Isaac420
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Personally I found it very enjoyable, it was the first COD game I every pre order and am very impressed with the graphics and gameplay overall, good maps and guns, although would have liked to see some old maps return. Best COD game since black ops 3 in my opinion.
  38. OscarMike99
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Honors and stays Loyal to original Modern Warfare Saga, brings back original MW2 Nostalgia… (btw with) improved story, graphics, details and playability.
    Better gun and camos objective in multiplayer… It promisses even more, hope we have an equivalent Warzone and hope it doesnt get destroyed again by The Fortnite Skins Recipe, keep the Game Sober, stick the game to Call of Duty origins and    Honors and stays Loyal to original Modern Warfare Saga, brings back original MW2 Nostalgia… (btw with) improved story, graphics, details and playability.
    Better gun and camos objective in multiplayer… It promisses even more, hope we have an equivalent Warzone and hope it doesnt get destroyed again by The Fortnite Skins Recipe, keep the Game Sober, stick the game to Call of Duty origins and background: Reality centered, War and Bravery!!!!
    Addictive Masterpiece! 10/10
    Best 1st person game ever, best Call of Duty    … Expand
  39. Tk124
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is nice campaign and good multiper . I did not like online as they ask for psn plus .… Expand
  40. sanbroly
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This game is good. Awesome multiplayer. Flawless campaign. Sniping Is great. Ps5 controller feels so immersive. Buy it
  41. 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.
  42. Patatata123
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    If that game was not a Call of Duty, everybody would say it's the best game since a long time, and would give it a 9/10. It's an excellent game. Need some fix for occational crashes, but this game is really a good time. Great campain with great multiplayer modes. Spec ops should be splitscreen offline, hope they add that soon.
  43. maddiplomat
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    This was a nice surprise, as I had cautiously low expectations. Single player is amazing, they obviously invested a lot of money and time into it. I will not spoil anything and just say that it is one of the best CoD campaigns. Multiplayer is not perfect but compared to CoD games of the past few years it's pretty damn good. The new maps are fine overall, they are not too cluttered, and I'mThis was a nice surprise, as I had cautiously low expectations. Single player is amazing, they obviously invested a lot of money and time into it. I will not spoil anything and just say that it is one of the best CoD campaigns. Multiplayer is not perfect but compared to CoD games of the past few years it's pretty damn good. The new maps are fine overall, they are not too cluttered, and I'm looking forward to classic maps reportedly coming in the future. The seem to have pretty much nailed movement and gunplay. Movement seems smooth and pretty tame and I like the new visual recoil. I would also remove bunny hopping but that is just me. The UI is not that good, but the game itself runs very smoothly, which is the important part. Incidentally, people that still play on the PS4 are telling me that MW2 is already way smoother than Cold War ever was. In summary, given that this will be the CoD for the next two years, it could have been a lot, lot worse, so I'm quite satisfied with the result. It's sad that I have come to think like that, but for now I'm just happy to enjoy the game, hopefully the next installment doesn't ruin it.… Expand
  44. Irfanullah86
    Oct 29, 2022
    9
    Best Campaign. I loved playing the campaign. The game felt real and engaging. Though the chase mission seem stretched a bit long. Other than that for me it was near perfect.
  45. Kojirohyuga40
    Nov 3, 2022
    9
    I like the game this time. 78 is too low for this smooth multiplayer game. You should change the point system
  46. Consumemedia2
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    These review bombs are insane. This game is great and packed with content at launch. The fps mechanics are slower than other games but feels good overall. Campaign is excellent and longer than i thought it would be. A little disappointed the museum map was taken away but package overall is excellent
  47. 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
  48. BabaRooga
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    The game is in my opinion very good.

    The campaign was entertaining, although on veteran very exhausting.

    The Multiplayer is good but not the best, I think I will get better with the coming seasons.
  49. Kenkuli
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    in my opinion the campaign is one of the best of CoDs and that was the reason i bought the game
  50. solarcoke
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Growing up playing the Modern Warfare series, I have to say this game fits right in. The campaign is spectacular, I felt as though I was a teenager again. The multiplayer is good, it will get better. What a game this is, I was worried I would have regrets after purchasing this - I have none whatsoever. Fantastic fun. If you are a Modern Warfare fan this game will bring you nostalgia,Growing up playing the Modern Warfare series, I have to say this game fits right in. The campaign is spectacular, I felt as though I was a teenager again. The multiplayer is good, it will get better. What a game this is, I was worried I would have regrets after purchasing this - I have none whatsoever. Fantastic fun. If you are a Modern Warfare fan this game will bring you nostalgia, whilst you drool over the graphics. The campaign is better than the multiplayer. Campaign 10, Multiplayer 8, Overall 9.… Expand
  51. Darkness47
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Nice multiplayer and armament equilibrate in my opinion, but when playing my friends, bug the game and not entry in lobby
  52. reza2000
    Nov 3, 2022
    9
    "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is a continuation of one of the best Call of Duty games in years. Rather than acting as yet another overhaul, Infinity Ward has fine-tuned the standout first-person shooter to provide one of the deepest multiplayer customization options in the space. A campaign packed with highlights boasts a number of missions that spin the formula in exciting ways."Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is a continuation of one of the best Call of Duty games in years. Rather than acting as yet another overhaul, Infinity Ward has fine-tuned the standout first-person shooter to provide one of the deepest multiplayer customization options in the space. A campaign packed with highlights boasts a number of missions that spin the formula in exciting ways. Despite many woes at launch, players are treated to top-notch gameplay and movement that continues to satisfy, especially now that weapon stats can be adjust in granular ways. And nice game to Iran… Expand
  53. Erevouder
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    Hey, this was pretry cool -me
    Good with friends and family haha -also me
    GGs
  54. DavidGv
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    Great Graphic and good story and most important awesome gameplay. This is how call of duty need to be
  55. Amjd1
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    It’s so good man multiplayer, campaign everything is great. Back to cod baby!!
  56. MakeURage
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Great Campaign, graphics are excellent! the menus though are a disaster and confusing.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. SchroederRock
    Nov 6, 2022
    8
    Call of Duty remains consistent as a baseline shooter with above-average controls and gameplay. Visually speaking, Modern Warfare 2's campaign is strong, albeit a little underwhelming in some instances. The variety of locations and lighting is the big standout and makes it feel like you're covering new territory most of the time. That said, the story is just good enough to be mildlyCall of Duty remains consistent as a baseline shooter with above-average controls and gameplay. Visually speaking, Modern Warfare 2's campaign is strong, albeit a little underwhelming in some instances. The variety of locations and lighting is the big standout and makes it feel like you're covering new territory most of the time. That said, the story is just good enough to be mildly enjoyed but not a standout for shooters. Speaking of visuals, the multiplayer barely looks like an upgrade from the previous Modern Warfare entry. 120 Hz refresh rate is nice but I think we've hit that point where the refresh rate push needs to slow down - there's not enough return to warrant a constant emphasis on pushing that boundary. The eye can only see so many frames per second and refreshing the image beyond 60 times per second rapidly loses value. The tradeoff comes with the detail of the game and what you're encountering, whether in the campaign or in a multiplayer match. Granted, it's not like you're constantly checking out the environment when engaged in a firefight but you still like to have the immersion when you enter a game of this caliber.

    Speaking more toward the gameplay and its variety - it's COD as usual. The baseline matchmaking content is there as it has been for decades. That stuff is fine - I'm getting close to being over normal matchmaking games though so while I do spend most of my time in this part of the game it's mostly because my friends are there - not because I feel it's the best experience. What is the best experience? In my opinion, it's in the other gameplay modes. There's a 3rd person combat experience (what a shakeup!) and a Battlefield-esque Ground War - no longer just a slightly larger standard map but rather a larger-scale experience with unique environments where you have a lot more room to move and quadruple the player count - quite a shift in dynamics and options. This is where I think Call of Duty has its most potential to grow. Vehicle play is pretty good, usually tight, but there's not a lot of emphasis on airborne combat - that's mostly left to killstreaks/scorestreaks while you scramble on the ground by foot or by tank/hummer.

    Modern Warfare 2 is welcome simply because shooters are in a tough space. Halo fell apart within a few months of launching, Bethesda's Starfield got delayed, leaving you to play mostly Apex, Warzone 1.0, Destiny for the most polished shooter experiences. Speaking of Warzone, Warzone 2.0 launches a couple weeks after launch. As of this review it hasn't launched but I do look forward to mixing up the COD experience again with a revamped Warzone experience. My biggest complaint against Warzone 1.0 was its sluggish performance, limited framerate, sometimes janky controls. If 2.0 plays just like typical matchmaking I will be impressed and will find more enjoyment out of that kind of step forward. But that's technically not MW2 - that's a separate aspect of COD and just so happens to be releasing near MW2.

    Modern Warfare 2 is pretty good it just doesn't standout well above the competition. It's greatest strength, if we're being honest, is it launched more polished than Battlefield 2042 and is likely set to receive consistent content updates and Battle Pass content every couple months. If you were waiting for Call of Duty to take a giant leap forward, I think it's safe to say that you are still waiting and it's likely that COD won't reshape its formula ever. Expect the studios relating to COD to have to release an entirely new IP that is much different, stands alone from COD. I actually expect that but that's a different conversation.    … Expand
  61. Barca1985
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Very enjoyable SP and MP. Must be for COD fans! Would highly recommend buying! BUT too expensive
  62. LatinCritic13
    Oct 29, 2022
    8
    It’s 2022 and we finally have the sequel to modern warfare labeled as Modern Warfare II not to confuse the original masterpiece from 2009, and as you can expect – it is an improvement, but it is not hard to improve on garbage. Modern Warfare II is pretty in terms of stylistic realism, loud in terms of outstanding sound design, and ferocious in terms of gameplay. To start this off, theIt’s 2022 and we finally have the sequel to modern warfare labeled as Modern Warfare II not to confuse the original masterpiece from 2009, and as you can expect – it is an improvement, but it is not hard to improve on garbage. Modern Warfare II is pretty in terms of stylistic realism, loud in terms of outstanding sound design, and ferocious in terms of gameplay. To start this off, the campaign is a bigger improvement over its predecessor as the story was quite a bit longer than the original. The things I was very impressed with is blending the war on drugs in Mexico inspired by Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario and nuclear warfare theme that made my walkthrough quite engaging where I did not expect this narrative to be so good. The old characters are back and brought back more depth and personality to the sequel and the introduction of the new characters like Alejandro and Valeria are a nice touch that added a unique flare in this installment. Is this the best campaign compared to the original Modern Warfare 2? No, but it is certainly fun in its own way. Level design in general is great, but not perfect compared to clean house from Modern Warfare. The villain in the game is bland and lack motivation just like Barkov. And General Shepherd, well he’s still General Shepherd. If I was honest, it is better than Black Ops Cold War and Vanguard by a mile. Now, there goes the pipebomb, MWII multiplayer is a big chaotic mess in terms of launch day content, ugly eyesore mobile-like UI, gameplay breaking GTA Definitive Edition-like bugs/glitches, and uninspired map design especially Border Crossing became a meme at launch. I honestly had difficulty playing the game as the game felt even more aggressive than the predecessor and less rewarding. And of course, special ops is mediocre at its finest but more aggressive to the point where I lose interest playing the co-op mode as enemies wear armor just like in the campaign. It is honestly a darn shame that most video game developers in the industry right now rely on updating the game monthly instead of completing the entire game before launch following Epic Games’ steps from Fortnite. It is like we offered cheese pizza instead of pepperoni on top without a special aftertaste. I love Call of Duty, but this trend in gaming needs to stop and I really do not think gaming will be fun soon anymore. Modern Warfare II is a great looking and playable sequel but lacks substance to the point where the game felt incomplete aside from a great campaign.… Expand
  63. DrAwesome
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Don't listen to like 90% of the negative stuff cause it's mainly about MP stuff. The story was decent, and the MP could use some work but has potential. But take my review with a grain of salt as it's my own opinion.
  64. manu93
    Nov 3, 2022
    8
    Personally believe it has the third best story mode in CoD (after original MW2 & BO ). It has some technical issues but no that much that bother you. Multiplayer is good and enjoyable especially if you are a MW reboot fan and it could be better if it had less camper. If you are a fan then don't miss it
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. Cringlepringles
    Oct 29, 2022
    8
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is such a fun game to play with friends or yourself. I recently have started playing it and I can't put down the controller to stop. The campaign is way better than Vanguards in my opinion. The multiplayer has also been really really fun but some guns like the M16 need a buff so they can be more usable. I didn't have much to complain about.
  70. Rafia
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Best game of this era ,Can't find another game to compare ,The gunplay is very good, a variety of both stealth and extermination.
  71. 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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  72. kfreeman081
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    Best COD in years! High replay value. Look forward to see what they do with the upcoming seasons
  73. reviewturtle
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    I would rate both the campaign and multiplayer an 8/10.

    Campaign is fun, simple as that. Nothing will top the iconic, yet surprising airport scene of the original. I believe it is unfair to compare the two. Old characters are still badass and new characters are equally as badass. I appreciate the experimental nature of the mission design even if it doesn’t hit every single time. What    I would rate both the campaign and multiplayer an 8/10.

    Campaign is fun, simple as that. Nothing will top the iconic, yet surprising airport scene of the original. I believe it is unfair to compare the two. Old characters are still badass and new characters are equally as badass. I appreciate the experimental nature of the mission design even if it doesn’t hit every single time. What holds it back are the balancing issues. Enemy AI is OP while teammate bot AI is mediocre. It took me out of the realism when I sometimes felt I died unfairly because of occasional weird pacing of the story and enemies flanking me from seemingly out of nowhere.

    Multiplayer is also just a good time. Graphics are obviously great, maps are varied, and there are a solid amount of modes to start the MWII meta that’ll last for approximately the next two years. I don’t have a problem with no hardcore mode at launch, it will come. I don’t have problems with the weapon leveling system as leveling up a different weapon to either unlock a new weapon or its attachments have forced me to try out different weapons and keep things fresh. What holds it back from me giving multiplayer a 9 is something the COD community has been complaining about for a while, SBMM. Good players complain that they don’t want to have to select their best loadout every time to stay competitive. An average player like me who is too good for beginners but not great, is put in lobbies where I’m just frying noobs. I don’t get good practice this way. There is no reason why we can’t have both “ranked” matches and random lobbies. Hardcore and regular modes still don’t do the community justice. A play again feature where you can fight the same team with your buddies also needs to return.

    All in all, a semi-return to form for IW and Activision.    … Expand
  74. Leibo838
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Some rough edges as most games that launch these days have. Overall improvements on all fronts they have a formula and style of gameplay you either enjoy or don't. I've been playing CODs since the very first one and I appreciate the constant improvements every year. However it would be nice in the near future that really shakes up the franchise. Consistency is a good thing in my opinion ISome rough edges as most games that launch these days have. Overall improvements on all fronts they have a formula and style of gameplay you either enjoy or don't. I've been playing CODs since the very first one and I appreciate the constant improvements every year. However it would be nice in the near future that really shakes up the franchise. Consistency is a good thing in my opinion I know what i'm getting into. All in all it will suck me in for many hours over the next few months then i'll be on to the next game.… Expand
  75. theduelxpro
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
    O game é bom , a história da campanha é boa, multiplayer funciona bem e é divertido, alguns problemas de servidor, mas nada que atrapalhe , estou no aguardo do warzone 2
  76. BananaSquared
    Nov 3, 2022
    8
    Not as Special as the 2019 Modern Warfare but still one of the elite shooters out in the market currently
  77. iamkratos
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Great Campaign! Great Multiplayer! Better than 2019 Modern Warfare. One of the best CoD games ever made!
  78. Diego4700
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Ótimo desenvolvimento da Campanha, porem com custos adicionais de personagens da campanha no modo online
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  83. 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!
  84. BigDaddyAstro
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    As the Snip, I hide in In the bushes with my green camo and they neva see me hehehe
  85. 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.
  86. mrwarcriminal
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    I did not buy the game retail. I bought it off eBay for $28 shipping included. I refuse to give Activision my money. Not for their recent pulling of real life peoples operators (because he hinted drags are after kids) but the nickel & dime BS like $5-$20 pay-to-win packages Activision implements. Review is for the story game-play ONLY. As with most COD games the story mode is really good &I did not buy the game retail. I bought it off eBay for $28 shipping included. I refuse to give Activision my money. Not for their recent pulling of real life peoples operators (because he hinted drags are after kids) but the nickel & dime BS like $5-$20 pay-to-win packages Activision implements. Review is for the story game-play ONLY. As with most COD games the story mode is really good & I. enjoying it a lot. I enjoyed the difficulty situations, guns, characters & the continuation of the storyline. I played on PS5 & didn’t notice any glitches, freezing and or crashes. Feels like Veteran is pretty tough too. I’ve yet to play DMZ or BR modes for many reasons. I suppose I’ll eventually play them once regardless. On an odd note I had to buy a larger Back UPS because the tv & ps5 were drawing over the allowed Wattage. Not a big deal though. $60 on eBay & $67 on Amazon for a battery. May be time to upgrade that UPS if you’re using one. I own the APC BE750G 400W & it only alerts with newer PS5 game & my 65’ TLC TV… Expand
  87. Mats2468
    Oct 30, 2022
    7
    It's a solid COD game but not better than MW2019. Graphically looks very good, sound effects are fantastic and the new gunsmith is a welcoming addition. However, maps are plain average (Some of them really bad), pretty much the same weapons, bad perk system and a disappointing campaign. I still recommend MW2 if you enjoyed MW2019.
  88. Baggy11
    Nov 10, 2022
    7
    Really good gameplay but some game breaking bugs on launch. Should be coming out in better condition.
  89. Camman12
    Jan 14, 2023
    7
    This game is way better than Vanguard by a long shot. Campaign had great characters new and returning ones as well with a story that is kinda mediocre in terms of plot. The gameplay for the missions is one of the best and breaks tradition for COD game offering different types of styles and moods to each mission presented making each mission unique.

    Multiplayer is a mix bag in a lot of    This game is way better than Vanguard by a long shot. Campaign had great characters new and returning ones as well with a story that is kinda mediocre in terms of plot. The gameplay for the missions is one of the best and breaks tradition for COD game offering different types of styles and moods to each mission presented making each mission unique.

    Multiplayer is a mix bag in a lot of ways as from what I've played. There are things in the game that have to be addressed such as the awful UI (User Interface) which was made by ex Hulu developers and it clearly shows. These types of menus should not be allowed in any triple A shooter game ever. The progression for weapons is questionable, in the past you'd mainly level up and once you got to say level 25 or something, you'd unlock a weapon. While that is still true here, there are now new ways to unlock not only guns but attachments as well. It will say in order to use this AR you have to level up a Marksman rifle to level 12 in order to use the AR you want. This is also the same for attachments like muzzles, barrels, grips etc. Making it feel like an unnecessary excuse to use guns that players may not want to use whether it's skill with the weapon or personal preference. The value of the game is bigger than any other COD launch with the amount of game modes in MP that if offers new and old ones combined, however the maps seem to be ehh at best and there isn't that many as compared to what Vanguard launched with most times you'll find yourself being bored playing the same map rotations and that can kill the reparability of the game. One of the modes Invasion, is set in the Ground War maps, but has both players and AI fighting in both teams. This is mode is amazing for XP and Weapon XP so if IW ever does a double XP event, go to that mode as you'll get XP for killing AI combined with getting player kills. New features like the firing range which is similar to the gun ranges we saw in both Advanced Warfare and COD WW2, it works the same way. You customize your gun and if you want to test it before going into public matches, you can hit the firing range button and test it out easily defiantly a great addition to bring back to COD and Warzone 2.

    In terms of Spec Ops, it's better than what MW 2019 did but its not something you want to keep playing which just shows how Zombies for COD is a prime PVE mode rather than Spec Ops with only 3 missions and that's it. My take is that it will die out like MW 2019's spec ops did because of Warzone.

    Overall, the game is a better value in terms of what you get for $69.99 across all platforms for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC in both Steam and Battle.net, but the main issues is just not really being casual and with problems that seem so overlooked for a COD game. We may have 2 years of this game, but Activision needs to step up and focus on quality rather than seeing how much money they can get out of our wallets in the store with all the bundles. It has great things and fun things to keep you playing, but not for a long time when SBMM comes in and turns matches into a CDL match. I enjoy this game, but it is nowhere near perfect and most focus already is going into Warzone 2 rather than focusing on the players that spent $70 on a game with missing features, glitches, sever issues and tick rate, horrible footstep audio, less maps, and a questionable weapon progression system makes this game not a look back in the glory days of COD, but trying to make a slower pace, try hard shooter FPS game that is not getting attention months after launch other than seeing what they can sell in the store for a quick buck.    … Expand
  90. yangfanhong
    Nov 2, 2022
    7
    In the story mode, there are levels that make the player remember of the first Modern Warfare game, like the dual sniper level and the ship deck level. And there are also levels that try to innovate, like the car racing level and de crafting survival level. Overall the campaign is like an average quality, not as wonderful as the original Modern Warfare trilogy.
  91. DzmitryBoston
    Jun 17, 2023
    7
    I feel like I enjoyed the previous two installments more. I think there was too much stealth for a COD game. The Multiplayer felt less engaging as well. Still a good game though.
  92. SpiralNexus
    Nov 7, 2022
    7
    This game is solid enough but many things are holding it back really. The campaign is nice and is good and the gun play is fun with an overall good experience. Now besides that the games multiplayer is evolving into battlefield and battlefield is trying to become call of duty. What I mean is that it's slower gameplay as you have check your surroundings because in MW2 has a faster time toThis game is solid enough but many things are holding it back really. The campaign is nice and is good and the gun play is fun with an overall good experience. Now besides that the games multiplayer is evolving into battlefield and battlefield is trying to become call of duty. What I mean is that it's slower gameplay as you have check your surroundings because in MW2 has a faster time to kill. Camping is more prevalent than before as it's a more viable strategy so that is something that will people will have to get used to. The really bad is the dang User Interface quite literally scrolling through the menu like I am scrolling through the menu on Hulu, second is the weapons progression which is a double edge blade as its good but a huge grind fest but it also feels as though attachments makes some of the gun worse than when you run without them, third is the perk system you get 2 base perks and then a level 2 perk unlocks after a certain time and a level 3 perk after even a longer amount of time so when you build a loadout you have to wait for the perk to activate to make gameplay more fun in which it doesn't feel like your class because you can't be fully geared and can counter a specific build until a certain amount of time has passed in which makes the game slower or more frustrating than it has to be.… Expand
  93. Stormcrow82
    Oct 30, 2022
    7
    Campaign is pretty cool, multiplayer gameplay is good but the perk system is kinda wonky and the ui is awful. New modes probably will come with time
  94. MrJose
    Nov 2, 2022
    7
    Bardzo dobra kampania. Multiplayer ma pelno bugów, brak hardcore jak na razie i statystyk.
  95. Thegamesup
    Dec 15, 2022
    7
    القصه اصطوريه بس الملتي بلير طان حلو اللعبه حلو بس لعبة كولد وار احسن تقيمي 7.8
  96. trinovatic
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    Pues nada mal, me gustó más la primera entrega, la campaña no es tan espectacular, los mapas no me encantaron y es muy rápido subir armas, pero aún asi no es mal COD.
  97. MaxieZeus
    May 6, 2023
    7
    Really fun multiplayer, decent campaign and excellent gunplay. Worth picking up.
  98. Catsup
    Nov 3, 2022
    7
    This game is alot of fun but it has a lot of performance issues when playing online and there is a lot of microtransactions. This game is great despite all those problems but 70 dollars is not worth it for this game just wait for a discount or pirate it.
  99. DJ_zakalec
    Mar 8, 2023
    7
    udana kontynuacja wcześniejszej częsci. można wczuc sie w klimat. chociaż masa prostych błędów trochę zniesmacza
  100. TrexEkram
    Oct 30, 2022
    7
    The multiplayer is almost exactly like the modern warfare 2019 multiplayer so do with that what you will ( I personally enjoy them very much). The campaign is pretty good but doesn't live up to my expectations after 2019's campaign. The campaign also has a lot of animations that feel raw and incomplete. The infiltration parts that 2019 was famous for are more dotted around throughout theThe multiplayer is almost exactly like the modern warfare 2019 multiplayer so do with that what you will ( I personally enjoy them very much). The campaign is pretty good but doesn't live up to my expectations after 2019's campaign. The campaign also has a lot of animations that feel raw and incomplete. The infiltration parts that 2019 was famous for are more dotted around throughout the campaign and don't capture the satisfaction as the mission Clean House did in 2019. Character interactions also feel a lot more cartoony and not as realistic as 2019s. The worst part of the entire campaign are armored enemies. Before, you could walk through an entire building shooting once or twice at people making you feel like an actual spec-op. Now, you have to waste an entire half mag to kill enemies really losing that satisfaction. Other than these points, there are some cool bits in the campaign such as the rappel mission or the pick-up truck mission.… Expand
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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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