Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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  1. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The best game in all of Call of Duty. The campaign is just so so good, and nothing beats No Russian, it is just brutal. The full out warfare that goes on in Virginia when the Russians attack is shown SO well in this game. Not to mention that the game has THE BEST Call of Duty Multiplayer ever made. It is so grindy, so much to do and everything. Spec Ops is so addicting, and everythingThe best game in all of Call of Duty. The campaign is just so so good, and nothing beats No Russian, it is just brutal. The full out warfare that goes on in Virginia when the Russians attack is shown SO well in this game. Not to mention that the game has THE BEST Call of Duty Multiplayer ever made. It is so grindy, so much to do and everything. Spec Ops is so addicting, and everything about this game was just made to be addicting. This game places itself in Gaming History!!!… Expand
  2. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 9
    Plot & Characters - 8
    Storytelling - 8
    Pacing - 9
    Music & Sound - 9
    Replayability - 9
    Performance - 10
  3. XboxPro
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    cool story and multiplayer. spec ops is alright for me. but a pretty fun game even with that!
  4. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Peak of the franchise. Fun but forgettable single player campaign matched with addicting and chaotic multiplayer.
  5. BigManReviewer
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    I prefer mw1's campaign but the campaign on this game is still great and the multiplayer is improved in every way.
  6. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    89/100 .
  7. goodgriff33
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
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  8. SpillzYT
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    I had so many good times on this game and I honestly wish I could relive the year 2013 it was so fun.
  9. Kostas_Spirou
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    A great sequel to the first Modern Warfare game.

    Slight improvements over the shooting and the graphics

    The story is more intense, there's way more action and it has nice set-pieces.

    But the multiplayer is messy and chaotic, many guns are broken but it's still fun nonetheless.

    Lastly, the Spec Ops mode is a welcome addition.

    Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.
  10. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  11. DausenMoore
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Modern Warfare 2 is still one of the best FPS and easily better than most if not all CoD released since, including MW22.
  12. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Basically Modern Warfare on cocaine with improved gameplay and more action sequences. What more could you ask for?
  13. ehtaco
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite story modes in an FPS game, a stupidly complete & fun online mode, this is just prime COD.
  14. ModestCritic1
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Content rich game. One of the best maps in the franchise. Spec Ops is very fun in co-op but the very last missions are just cheap in veteran.
  15. pricecaptain104
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a great example of how to mesh Hollywood's over the top action scenes and military realism into one. The campaign is one of the greatest first person shooter campaigns of all time. The multiplayer, as unbalanced as it was, was so fun and so remarkable.
  16. Kio22
    Jun 25, 2022
    9
    Amazing game that improves slightly upon the story and game play of Call of Duty 4 but is also very similar still. Only disappointing thing is how short it is compared to older games like Call of Duty 2. The gameplay feels great and smoother than the previous title and the story is a fun quick explosive experience that feel like an action movie. Honestly surprised this game has mixed reviews >.>
  17. realjaytheboom
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remastered: 2009 is when this revolutionary FPS came out and it got a remaster yesterday does it still hold up obviously. You play as different solders still trying to take down the main big bad from the last game. What hasn’t been said about this game it’s a masterpiece of a shooter, firing a AK has never looked it felt so good. Price is back and he still isCall of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remastered: 2009 is when this revolutionary FPS came out and it got a remaster yesterday does it still hold up obviously. You play as different solders still trying to take down the main big bad from the last game. What hasn’t been said about this game it’s a masterpiece of a shooter, firing a AK has never looked it felt so good. Price is back and he still is a badass. I don’t want to drag this so if your going to play this game play the remaster of it on PS4 because it’s out a whole month before the other systems get it.… Expand
  18. Netherghul
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Greatest CoD of all time. Simply untouchable. The only problem was 'one man army'. For that I cant give it more than a 9. Once in a lifetime multiplayer experience that will probably never be duplicated for CoD ever again.
  19. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Nostalgia carried most of this game in my mind. It is simply too unbalanced to be a 10/10. Still my favorite of the series by far. Please remaster it already.
  20. spatchos
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    best game ever made, really made me a true gaymer best game ever made, really made me a true gaymer best game ever made, really made me a true gaymer best game ever made, really made me a true gaymer best game ever made, really made me a true gaymer best game ever made, really made me a true gaymer
  21. lesiuML
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Mw2 combined with mw1 is absolutely best call of duty experience. Vivid characters engaging sory and so many epic locations. Campaign of 2 is not better than first mw but multiplayer in mw2 is brilliant and spec ops are awesome as well. Must play! After mw1 of course.
  22. notbradyn_YT
    Nov 2, 2021
    8
    Oh baby a triple!! Sorry about that. This game's campaign is phenomenal just like it's prequel. The multiplayer started the dude bro thing and trickshotting. Spec Ops was ok I guess.
  23. Kostas101
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    A Great Sequel to the first Modern Warfare game, with a better story, way more action, and an unbalanced yet chaotic Multiplayer experience.
  24. Zingoed
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    my favorite call of duty campaign everything about it is so amazing the graphics, writing, characters and gameplay

    just everything about this game is amazing a must buy for gamers! and museum was such a nice treat for beating the game this game has great replay value i beat the game on almost every difficulty except veteran its such a nice challenging game and the    my favorite call of duty campaign everything about it is so amazing the graphics, writing, characters and gameplay

    just everything about this game is amazing

    a must buy for gamers!

    and museum was such a nice treat for beating the game

    this game has great replay value

    i beat the game on almost every difficulty except veteran

    its such a nice challenging game and the multiplayer is nice too

    the only problem is that all the maps feel the same

    but still its enjoyable enough

    best game of 2009 and of all time    … Expand
  25. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    COD: MW2 has some memorable moments and missions, including a controversial one, but the game over all did it's job. Only rating this based off of the single player campaign as I do not play multiplayer.
  26. mlnsn
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 7/10
    Story : 7/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  27. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    This game's campaign is absolutely amazing, and the multiplayer is still fun even today.
  28. AndresML219
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Leaving the multiplayer mode completely aside, the story is one of the best the COD series has, with an interesting character development, a realistic villain, a bittersweet ending and sets up as the best one of the trilogy
  29. Atecno
    May 24, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sequel to the Soap and Price Campaign!! I did not like betrayal :(
    **** SHEPERED    … Expand
  30. Banglol
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    Modern Warfare 2 was IMO the high points of the series.

    It had the best COD multiplayer I've played to this day and was just insanely fun. Even the campaign was great. Ghost, Soap, Price, Shepherd and Makarov were some really great characters. Unlike the more modern games of COD which are just forgettable. Only thing missing is a zombies mode, but you have black ops for that!    Modern Warfare 2 was IMO the high points of the series.

    It had the best COD multiplayer I've played to this day and was just insanely fun.

    Even the campaign was great. Ghost, Soap, Price, Shepherd and Makarov were some really great characters. Unlike the more modern games of COD which are just forgettable.

    Only thing missing is a zombies mode, but you have black ops for that!

    Multiplayer (back in the day): 10/10
    Campaign: 9/10    … Expand
  31. drcoomer
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    To put it simply, this is the pinnacle of FPS online gaming. It will be hard to CoD to top this one, much less any other video game.
  32. Rt1
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Incredible game. Amazing campaign with very memorable characters. Spec ops is ok (MW3 is better in terms of spec ops.) Multiplayer is very fun.
  33. ChunkDump
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    if there was any type of Oscar award thats beyond the game awards award, this game deserves just that. the story its self was such a masterpiece. the voice acting was on par with the intensity of the plot. guns felt just right at the time. it started an era of online gaming. multiplayer started youtube careers and ended a few too. clans, crews and toxic lobbies galore. this is a staple in gaming.
  34. PartII
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    The best game ever, it was perfectly done, campaign godtier, multiplayer was god like, and spec ops was great, truly the best cod ever.
  35. Bad_Reviewer
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Seeing what Call of Duty has become in the future I have to come back to this game and say this game is a relic from the golden age of Call of Duty. this is now one of my favorite games of all time.
  36. Patocampo34
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Este es el mejor titulo de Call of Duty por lejos, la secuela del original modern warfare realmente es digna de admiración y, me pongo de pie para aplaudir una obra de arte. La campaña es excepcional, memorable, asombrosa y maravillosa, no lo sentí denso al juego. Los controles son casi similares al 1 (atacas cuerpo a cuerpo con circulo, y con R3 te agachas), las misiones sonEste es el mejor titulo de Call of Duty por lejos, la secuela del original modern warfare realmente es digna de admiración y, me pongo de pie para aplaudir una obra de arte. La campaña es excepcional, memorable, asombrosa y maravillosa, no lo sentí denso al juego. Los controles son casi similares al 1 (atacas cuerpo a cuerpo con circulo, y con R3 te agachas), las misiones son espectaculares y divertidas, el desarrollo de personajes está bien, no profundizaron lo cual tampoco hacía falta.
    Hay momentos emocionantes y tristes durante el juego, mas por el hecho de que los personajes hacen lo necesario para ser recordados. Recomiendo al 100% este juego, no tan solo por la jugabilidad y las misiones, sino por el valor sentimental y afectivo que tiene. Por ultimo y, no deja de ser importante, la banda sonora es magnifica realizada por el mismísimo Hans Zimmer, lo cual no hace falta describir sus habilidades por lo buenas que son.    … Expand
  37. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely one of the best first-person shooter games and the best trilogy ever. All three games are a must-play for a complete experience.
  38. h3xify
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    This game is very good. The Multiplayer is very amazing. The Campaign is good but has a CANCEROUS mission... "Takedown" god I hate that god damn ****
  39. Yaboihasataco
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    The campaign in this game was great. Maybe not the best, but good nonetheless. The twist was good and it had a good story. The multiplayer is the best in the series. The maps are amazing, the customization in depth, the gameplay fast paced and interesting. The spec ops was also a hoot and a half. The missions are fun and the Arcady style worked well for it. Just an awesome experience.
  40. Lukey12
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Love, love, love this game. Easily the best call of duty ever. Absolute best multiplayer and campaign.
  41. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    The pinnacle of what a modern Call of Duty campaign could be. Aside from CoD4, MW2 has the best campaign for my money.
  42. Htank2518
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    an amazing game the multiplayer but even more so the campaign, by far the best call of duty story ever
  43. EA_sports
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, I don’t have much else to say besides mw3 is absolute garbage.
  44. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  45. trunks_parallel
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of the greatest video games of all time. Absolutely biblical. The killstreaks are amazing, the killstreak system is amazing. The game ending nuke is absolutely amazing. By far the greatest first person shooter game of all time. Thank you Vince Zampella, Jason West and the original infinity ward for this masterpiece. The Hit detection on the game is amazing and the timeThis is by far one of the greatest video games of all time. Absolutely biblical. The killstreaks are amazing, the killstreak system is amazing. The game ending nuke is absolutely amazing. By far the greatest first person shooter game of all time. Thank you Vince Zampella, Jason West and the original infinity ward for this masterpiece. The Hit detection on the game is amazing and the time to kill is fast, but not too fast as to promote camping. Running and gunning is great in this game. The only problem is the one man army noobtubes and the quickscoping. Ground war domination is the most fun you can have in a video game. If you want to get the nuke, run the 7-11-25 killstreaks (6-10-24 with the hardline perk). The perks are amazing and provide a huge difference to the game. All in all, a masterpiece. Again , a big Thank you to Vince Zampella and the original infinity ward team :) .… Expand
  46. eva3si0n
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    The best part in the Call of Duty series, the apogee of her development (Black Ops 2 was still not that breakthrough). After MW2, the series clearly went down. Excellent gameplay, which is still relevant in 2020, 11 years later. Again, the plot simply blasts with its blunt, but everything is served factually and beautifully. A multiplayer who 's still alive on the Xbox360. Just a greatThe best part in the Call of Duty series, the apogee of her development (Black Ops 2 was still not that breakthrough). After MW2, the series clearly went down. Excellent gameplay, which is still relevant in 2020, 11 years later. Again, the plot simply blasts with its blunt, but everything is served factually and beautifully. A multiplayer who 's still alive on the Xbox360. Just a great game, it 's a pity that after it Infinity Ward fell apart.… Expand
  47. eggmanjames
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Now then, 2020 review, i played this game when i was younger in 2013, it was by far nothing that had ever hit the market in terms of multiplayer, the customisation, the maps, every aspect of it, in terms of campaign, i'm sorry but COD 4 MW beat it, but there's nothing that will EVER beat that, this game is a necessity to have, you have NOT received a true gaming experience until you haveNow then, 2020 review, i played this game when i was younger in 2013, it was by far nothing that had ever hit the market in terms of multiplayer, the customisation, the maps, every aspect of it, in terms of campaign, i'm sorry but COD 4 MW beat it, but there's nothing that will EVER beat that, this game is a necessity to have, you have NOT received a true gaming experience until you have played this game.… Expand
  48. SleepNot
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a second part of a best directed action game ever! Very recommended!
  49. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    A great addition to the franchise and a solid campaign. Strong gunplay and an overall entertaining experience.
  50. Pachuli1981
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Un excelente shooter,adelantado a su tiempo y con una campaña espectacular que te quitara el hipo.Chapeau Infinity Ward.
  51. LatinCritic13
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    The second long awaited installment of Modern Warfare is back and packs a bigger punch than ever. Safe to say that the campaign, muiliplayer, and the special ops of this game is an excellent all-in-one complimentary package that could remember days to come. Remember No Russian.
  52. AlesioBako
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's FANTASTIC. The soundtrack is awesome and now you can enjoy it on XBOX ONE by Xbox backward compatible game... THE BEST COD I EVER PLAYED… Expand
  53. Allawi22112
    May 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game jdjdjssjsjjdjsjsshhsshshshshsshshshshنبننبنبترترتتررتتررترتjjdj… Expand
  54. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    8
    The story is surprisingly really, really good. The multiplayer is pretty great too.
  55. why_listen_tome
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    Amazing single player campaign. Multiplayer is still good just it's really laggy and depending on were you live it can take a while to find games but, if you live in/near a big city in America it will be fine.
  56. Drskrub
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    The story to modern warfare 2 is amazing, not perfect, but still really good. the story is must play. the spec ops can be plenty of fun with a friend, except when u get to the later missions. The multiplayer can really fun if u don't get into a hacked lobby, or with a bunch of campers. overall the game is really good. the only things that are bad can be the enemy placement on veteran. someThe story to modern warfare 2 is amazing, not perfect, but still really good. the story is must play. the spec ops can be plenty of fun with a friend, except when u get to the later missions. The multiplayer can really fun if u don't get into a hacked lobby, or with a bunch of campers. overall the game is really good. the only things that are bad can be the enemy placement on veteran. some spots infinity ward didn't think about veteran, there are spots where would run into a big open area and be getting hit from behind and from the front by 30 enemy's on each side and is almost impossible on veteran, some spots on veteran are pure luck. overall the game gets a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  57. dislexicpotato
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    Modern Warfare 2 took everything that made Call of Duty 4 great and expanded on it with excellent maps, guns that were iconic and satisfying to use as well as bringing new game modes and having a very memorable campaign. It is probably the most fun I have ever had with a video game despite its flaws such as the overpowered grenade launcher, knife lunging, one man army pro etc
  58. Dragonfly44
    Oct 18, 2018
    8
    The campaign is fantastic. The multiplayer has unfortunately not aged very well at all, but for what it was at its time, it’s amazing.

    Rating - 79%
  59. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    "Modern Warfare 2" is the best "Call of Duty" ever made. A bigger and better game than the first MW, it is the pinnacle of the series. Highly influenced by Michael Bay's "The Rock" and featuring music composed by Hans Zimmer, it resembles a Hollywood action blockbuster. The first time I played the campaign, I was blown away. It possesses the look and testosterone-fueled bombast of Jerry"Modern Warfare 2" is the best "Call of Duty" ever made. A bigger and better game than the first MW, it is the pinnacle of the series. Highly influenced by Michael Bay's "The Rock" and featuring music composed by Hans Zimmer, it resembles a Hollywood action blockbuster. The first time I played the campaign, I was blown away. It possesses the look and testosterone-fueled bombast of Jerry Bruckheimer movies. Of course, the competitive multiplayer is terrific and the new co-op based Spec Ops missions are fantastic. Overall, "Modern Warfare 2" is one of the greatest shooters ever conceived . I would rate it with a 9.5 out of 10.… Expand
  60. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    Номер один в моем топе игр из серии Call of Duty.
  61. Uncleswiggle
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    This is everything a Call of Duty game should be. The Single player is rather short but very enjoyable.
    As for multiplayer, its the best I've seen in any of the call of duty games. This is easily the most memorable game on Xbox for me.
  62. CarltonBanxx
    May 14, 2017
    10
    Oh. My. God. If a game better than this ever exists, pinch me because I am definitely dreaming. If you haven't played Modern Warfare 2, then get onto gumtree, eBay, whatever and buy yourself a PS3 or an Xbox 360 because even just to play this classic it would be worth it.
  63. AstralAssassin3
    Dec 6, 2016
    8
    The sixth shooter in this long series, infinity ward delivers a competent shooter with good gameplay:

    Pros: -Good written story with a intense campaign -Voice acting and characters are excellent -Good graphics and sound design -Multiplayer is intense and fun -Spec ops mode is enjoyable Cons: -While good, the campaign is short. I completed it in about 5 hours on normal mode and    The sixth shooter in this long series, infinity ward delivers a competent shooter with good gameplay:

    Pros:
    -Good written story with a intense campaign
    -Voice acting and characters are excellent
    -Good graphics and sound design
    -Multiplayer is intense and fun
    -Spec ops mode is enjoyable

    Cons:
    -While good, the campaign is short. I completed it in about 5 hours on normal mode and I'm not the best FPS player ever.
    -While fun, multiplayer is very unbalanced with many OP kill streaks and guns.
    -Spec ops can be dull if you are by yourself

    In the end:
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 7.5/10
    Multiplayer: 7/10
    Graphics/sound design 8/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  64. PDNexus
    Nov 21, 2016
    8
    Two things come to mind here. I think I'm always going to look at Modern Warfare 2 as the title that launched the now strictly enforced theatrical design of the COD campaign and the first time I felt the military shooter had finally caught its stride on current-gen consoles. I remember seeing MW2 in motion for the first time and thinking "no way that's running on Xbox 360!" and sureTwo things come to mind here. I think I'm always going to look at Modern Warfare 2 as the title that launched the now strictly enforced theatrical design of the COD campaign and the first time I felt the military shooter had finally caught its stride on current-gen consoles. I remember seeing MW2 in motion for the first time and thinking "no way that's running on Xbox 360!" and sure enough, it was. Still images just didn't do it justice though, and when you zoom in on things you can see the right through the smoke and mirrors but during regular game-play, up to that point, I had never seen an FPS look so pretty. It was the 60fps and beautiful lighting and physics engines that made this game the one you used to show off what the 360 could do. Besides a few controversial moments and a cliffhanger ending, this game is going to be remembered for its multiplayer and popularity above all else.… Expand
  65. rayslater11
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    The greatest game ever made. Thrilling fast paced campaign, top notch multiplayer and excellent Spec Ops mode. I love this game so much. Soundtrack by Hanz Zimmer is amazing. A must buy.
  66. Shadow1
    Apr 14, 2016
    8
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Wolfenstein are best shooters of 2009 in my opinion . Modern Warfare 2 has got good graphics , one of best storyline of Call of Duty and Modern Warfare 2 best game of the series with Call of Duty , Call of Duty 3 , Call of Duty World at War and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 . Modern Warfare 2 is a good game and best shooter of 2009 with Wolfenstein . 8/10 .
  67. WackoDaSniper
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    The best CoD of all time. The people who disagree are either bad at the game or never played it to begin with. Great campaign and glorious multiplayer.
  68. J0e
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    I never really got the all the hype for this game but playing it again it is really fun but again it is the same thing the story, spec ops, and multiplayer is fun but it is so glitch and has a lot of hackers and flaw. But overall it is a fun game and despite all its flaws can be enjoyed by gamers and non gamers.
  69. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best COD to date. The guns were good and made multiplayer, specifically the competitive scene, very fun and exciting. The addition of more killstreaks was a bit much for me but didn't take away from the online experience. The best part of this game was the maps. Only a few of the maps were either annoying or unbalanced but most were good. There was no "ugh" moment whenHands down the best COD to date. The guns were good and made multiplayer, specifically the competitive scene, very fun and exciting. The addition of more killstreaks was a bit much for me but didn't take away from the online experience. The best part of this game was the maps. Only a few of the maps were either annoying or unbalanced but most were good. There was no "ugh" moment when a map was selected because I liked all of the maps.… Expand
  70. TrueGameOpinion
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    TrueGamerOpinion here bringing you the truest opinion a man can count on! Aside from the aftermath of 10th prestige lobbies and hackers galore when the games population went down ... MW2 was a shooting game masterpiece, Almost borrowing everything from the original and implementing some exciting new changes, this is considered by many to be the best COD game to date. The story was dramaticTrueGamerOpinion here bringing you the truest opinion a man can count on! Aside from the aftermath of 10th prestige lobbies and hackers galore when the games population went down ... MW2 was a shooting game masterpiece, Almost borrowing everything from the original and implementing some exciting new changes, this is considered by many to be the best COD game to date. The story was dramatic and believable as well as the multiplayer being extremely addicting and having a very high replay value, this was the perfect recipe to creating a FPS masterpiece. As for balancing goes well that is the beauty of MW2 you're either good at the game or you're not! Plain and simple ... Complaining about high level weapons killing you? Well that's too bad for the skill gap in this game was present immaculately separating the bad from the good, thus the main reason why the online was so ingenious. Mix this with some amazing maps that had areas of outsmarting enemies as if it were real life and you got yourself a well made game indeed!
    Long gone are the days where skill mattered in COD for now we have recycled trash made by the dozen of garbage employees and money hungry corps. that make up the new generation of COD's. A toast to a slice of FPS gaming heaven! This ... Is Call Of Duty:Modern Warfare 2.    … Expand
  71. Epik_Ninnja
    May 24, 2015
    8
    MW2 is what some claim to be the last good CoD game (even though Black Ops, the very next game, is better than it). The campaign is full of intense battles and cinematic moments (which weren't as impactful because I've never played CoD4MW). The multiplayer felt imbalanced or something but it's still fun to play. I've almost capped off leveling but haven't presitged (whereas I've presitgedMW2 is what some claim to be the last good CoD game (even though Black Ops, the very next game, is better than it). The campaign is full of intense battles and cinematic moments (which weren't as impactful because I've never played CoD4MW). The multiplayer felt imbalanced or something but it's still fun to play. I've almost capped off leveling but haven't presitged (whereas I've presitged 3 times in Black Ops and played enough to have done so five times). The co-op consists of numerous 1 or 2-player missions (some only 2-player) that range from stealth to massive shootouts (mostly the latter). It's a great shooter; it's not the masterpiece that some claim it is but it's much farther form the dog **** that others claim it is.… Expand
  72. Termin8ter
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Call of duty: Modern warfare 2 is actually one my favorite Call of duty games. The singleplayer campaign has some of the funnest missions in any Call of duty game, maybe not as fun as Call of duty 4: Modern warfare but still worth playing. The story continued very well from the last Modern warfare game. The multiplayer is the most addictive and fun out of the whole series, you will spendCall of duty: Modern warfare 2 is actually one my favorite Call of duty games. The singleplayer campaign has some of the funnest missions in any Call of duty game, maybe not as fun as Call of duty 4: Modern warfare but still worth playing. The story continued very well from the last Modern warfare game. The multiplayer is the most addictive and fun out of the whole series, you will spend hours playing this. The spec ops mode has some very fun missions you will play with your friends over and over trying to get the best score. If you are a fan of Call of duty, then buy this.… Expand
  73. oDjento
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    This is - in my opinion - where the franchise peaked. The campaign was pretty solid, and although it may not have been as good as MW1 it was still executed well. I didn't even mind the ending was a QTE pretty much, it did what it needed to and it was satisfying. Then, we go to multiplayer. Oh wow. One of the best multiplayer experiences i've ever had. I enjoyed so many of these maps, thereThis is - in my opinion - where the franchise peaked. The campaign was pretty solid, and although it may not have been as good as MW1 it was still executed well. I didn't even mind the ending was a QTE pretty much, it did what it needed to and it was satisfying. Then, we go to multiplayer. Oh wow. One of the best multiplayer experiences i've ever had. I enjoyed so many of these maps, there were so many brilliant maps to play on, a few of my favourite being; Karachi, Favela, Rust, Underpass, afghan, skidrow, quarry, highrise, invasion, estate, scrapyard, sub base, terminal and fuel. Now how many games have the majority of their maps being brilliant. And to those who complain about the multiplayer beinf overpowered with its weapons and killstreaks, you guys speak so much rubbish. The multiplayer was addictively fun, the funnest multiplayer experience i've ever had. It didn't have to be balanced, it just had to be fun, that's what video games are made for. Then additionally there was spec ops which was a bit of extra fun but not too much could be said about that. Overall, easily one of the best fps's ever. It just beats MW1 (not story wise) due to it's extremely addictinf multiplayer that i lost months in playing. I wish cod could come back to making games like this. Every game after this i have not enjoyed. However, i have found advanced warfare going in the right direction, being a little bit more fresh. Great game this.… Expand
  74. Vyrotix
    Jan 12, 2015
    9
    While some people may say that this game was overrated and mostly used by children, this game is still my favorite.

    This improved off of CoD4, and made gamers across the world fall in love.

    9.8/10
  75. iamsparky1001
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Amazing game. The last game made by the old IW, before they were fired. Truly an excellent game. The best Call of Duty, bar none, and the last truly amazing game. Rediculous fun can be had. Noobtubes can be a problem, but they don't damper the experience enough. If it was released for next gen, I'd by it in a heartbeat.
  76. EzioA88
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10).

    When did Call of Duty become the ultimate cash cow franchise? Many claim it was with the original Modern Warfare, but the dud that came in the next year, World At War, proved that the series may have just been a one hit wonder. Then came MW2. This series wasn't going to hold back just because it hadn't made it as big on one entry. Modern Warfare 2 is    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10).

    When did Call of Duty become the ultimate cash cow franchise? Many claim it was with the original Modern Warfare, but the dud that came in the next year, World At War, proved that the series may have just been a one hit wonder. Then came MW2. This series wasn't going to hold back just because it hadn't made it as big on one entry. Modern Warfare 2 is the ideal sequel. It has better graphics, a better story, better set pieces, better gunplay and of course, better multiplayer. While it isn't a massive step forward for the series and is content to rest on its laurels in some spots, this is simply because it was so far ahead of any competition at the time.

    The thing that makes Call of Duty so popular is its accessibility. At almost any time, you can just pick up a controller and start playing. The gunplay is easy to get the hang of, but incredibly difficult to master. No two guns feel the same and no matter if you're hip firing or looking through a sight, it just reacts quickly and plays smoothly. The movement handles in the right way and while there isn't a sticky cover system like in Gears of War, crouching and returning fire is just as satisfying. Melee an enemy and while the impact is unrealistic, the quick stab is perfect if you want to end things quickly. COD may be lacklustre nowadays, but its gameplay is still as smooth and polished as possible.

    But while we can talk all we want about the controls and the shooting, what about the actual content? The campaign itself is no longer than that of the original and while it may not have the complexity or originality of the first game, it certainly ratchets up the tension with shocking twists, crazy set pieces and cool new characters. It continues directly on from the original game, except now a new enemy has arisen. Makarov is undoubtedly one of the scariest villains in all of gaming and the lengths he will go to to attain what he wants makes this as much a thriller as it is a shooter. One oof the first few levels in this game firmly makes that point stick in your mind, as you are forced to watch hundreds of innocent civilians get mowed down. The infamous "No Russian" level still holds up and is still difficult to get through. While you may have played GTA, that series is based around the point of going out and killing plenty of people in crazy ways. The realistic terrorism themes at the heart of COD make this more controversial than it needs to be. That level aside, the game is truly amazing and the story is blistering and action-packed. While no level may ever reach the heights of "All Ghillied Up", a certain few come close here and the set pieces range from an attack on the white house, to a stealth level in the snow to a final showdown on jet skis. This is action at its absolute best and not many series do explosions and shootouts better than Call of Duty.

    There is certainly a large amount of replayability to the game, what with the multiple collectibles, the many difficulty levels and the Epilogue level in a Call of Duty museum, but one mode takes replayability to its extremes. Spec Ops consists of a series of mini objectives that have a score and ranking system. Every challenge can be completed in co-op and a select few make teaming up with a buddy essential. There are even a few Spec Ops missions that recall the original game's sniper level and this is even better when played with a buddy. You can easily put as much, if not more time, into this mode as you do in the single player campaign. It's a bonus that most of these are really fun and endlessly enjoyable.

    But I can't put it off any longer- it's time to talk about multiplayer. The best part of COD gets even better in MW2, with a range of new modes, unlockables and maps, including some instant classics such as the rather large "Terminal". In all, the new features aren't a massive step forward, but the Create A Class system is a large enhancement and the range of perks and scorestreaks is impressive. Sniping is one of the strengths online and learning how to handle a scoped rifle may be key to your success. However, you really do have multiple options when it comes to fighting. You can run and gun, pick off enemies at long range or (if you're a really annoying player) camp. The options open are vast and while you may run into some fairly rage worthy situations, the game is consistently entertaining. The RPG like levelling system is still well handles and the offline levelling means that you can enjoy your split screen even more.

    Modern Warfare 2 is fantastic and is easily the second best COD. It could be said that the series fell into a monotonous rut here, but back in 2009 it was incredibly impressive. In all fairness, it still is and deserves a large amount of recognition.    … Expand
  77. Swatriotcntrl
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Great story, relatable characters, incredible voice acting feels like you are actually there it like cod 4 but with everything done better visually and smoother movement
  78. HolyHand6renade
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    A great single player campaign as well a great sequel to the modern warfare storyline. MW2's multiplayer has the most bulls**t of any CoD I've played. The most prominent problem I've with this game is the noobtubing that just makes me angry. Despite the flaws in this game, it's still a fun and great experience in multiplayer. The spec ops mode is dull and doesn't have much replay value.
  79. EpicFaceMan09
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    THIS GAME IS EPIC AS BALLS I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!! The ONLY downside is its a short game... BUT BUY NOW BECAUSE THIS GAME IS THE REASON I PLAY SHOOTERS BUY NOWWWWWWWWW
  80. darkspirezx
    Jul 14, 2014
    8
    Mw2 is better but not as good as the first mw. I liked the campaign alot better in the first mw. The multiplayer in mw2 is decent but I still loved the first one better. Spec Ops is a great addition to the game for it would keep players hooked on it.
  81. th0us3
    Jul 7, 2014
    8
    This game is actually good compared to the cods that are out today. Maybe not as good as Cod4 or WAW but definitely in my top 3.. Quicking scoping was the best in this game, way better than BO and MW3, killstreaks where OP and lots of 12 yr old nuke boosters but still, if you think about it now it is better than BO2 and Ghosts which SUCK ASS
  82. ThePotnoodleBoy
    Jun 21, 2014
    8
    Suspense, action, nukes and EMPs. A recipe for complete chaos, and chaos plus FPS is amazing. Sometimes chaos cannot be controlled (much like the controls), and that's were the game falls; the ending... The lousy ending to a fantastic game. 8/10
  83. bradtheman123
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    A lot of people gave this a bad score, but they, ohh boy those people need to turn there Xbox back on and play it again. I know it wasn't futuristic but the gamplay was amazing (by far the best call of duty ever). I know most of these guys that hated on it were literally COD haters but still an amazing game. The newer call of duties look like absolute crap. Especially the new upcomingA lot of people gave this a bad score, but they, ohh boy those people need to turn there Xbox back on and play it again. I know it wasn't futuristic but the gamplay was amazing (by far the best call of duty ever). I know most of these guys that hated on it were literally COD haters but still an amazing game. The newer call of duties look like absolute crap. Especially the new upcoming advanced warfare. But MW2 was something special.… Expand
  84. joaopontesvaz
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 9.2 Gameplay: 9.2 Fun/Story: 9.1

    A awesome FPS, it´s good, fast, pretty and funny. I really enjoyed to play it through the end without stopping.
  85. GregTheGr8gamr
    Mar 30, 2014
    10
    I just got this game and I will admit I am VERY impressed. but there are some bad things if you are a semi good gamer like me you should not play online the players there are EXCELLENT. unless you are an awesome gamer do not play Xbox live. But campaign is fantastic: snowmobile chases, ice climbing. turret manning. sniper missions. It will never get old I think MW 2 is the best COD gameI just got this game and I will admit I am VERY impressed. but there are some bad things if you are a semi good gamer like me you should not play online the players there are EXCELLENT. unless you are an awesome gamer do not play Xbox live. But campaign is fantastic: snowmobile chases, ice climbing. turret manning. sniper missions. It will never get old I think MW 2 is the best COD game ever beside BO2… Expand
  86. EzzOmen
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    Nothing short of an FPS Wonder, MW2 Truely delivers a unique sense that only its predecessor (Modern Warfare) can match. With heart stopping, adrenaline pumping single player, A new and unique Co-Op Spec Ops mode, and an online mode fit for the king of modern FPS, with a wealth of ranks, unlockables and experiences. MW2 is a wonder of video games, and is sure to sit there for a long time.
  87. GTArocks
    Jan 31, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good single player. A bit short but good. Despite the airport massacre mission. Spec Ops has lots of nice missions. Graphics are very good for 2009 but acceptable as of today. Multiplayer is as addictive as other games. Forget about the negative reviews and Ghosts! Go and buy this!… Expand
  88. twos
    Jan 27, 2014
    8
    Game is more visually gratifying than it's predecessor with special ops inclusion being a real plus, I am playing the game almost 5 years after release and still managed to rustle up multiplayer games with ease.
    I found the campaign more compelling than the first game probably simply for the fact that the story-line progresses on from there in a much more interesting and less cliche way    Game is more visually gratifying than it's predecessor with special ops inclusion being a real plus, I am playing the game almost 5 years after release and still managed to rustle up multiplayer games with ease.
    I found the campaign more compelling than the first game probably simply for the fact that the story-line progresses on from there in a much more interesting and less cliche way blurring the lines between the heroes and the villains. Thoroughly enjoyed this game.    … Expand
  89. CoDMw2
    Jan 17, 2014
    10
    Cannot criticise this game at all, completely enjoy all the game modes and guns. Really easy to understand how to customise classes and I enjoyed the campaign even though it was a bit short. The multiplayer is absolutely outstanding and I bloody love it. Best Call of Duty game so far!
  90. SchroederRock
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    MW2 continues the great story telling experience of CoD4, but greatly expands the multiplayer landscape, making Modern Warfare 2 perhaps the best FPS experience of its time. Levels are a bit bigger, more playlists are available, tons of cool killstreaks are available and the level designs are some of the best & most interesting to launch with a game. It's hard to imagine how good thisMW2 continues the great story telling experience of CoD4, but greatly expands the multiplayer landscape, making Modern Warfare 2 perhaps the best FPS experience of its time. Levels are a bit bigger, more playlists are available, tons of cool killstreaks are available and the level designs are some of the best & most interesting to launch with a game. It's hard to imagine how good this game would be if it were "perfect", but the good news is it doesn't have to be. I could warrant a "10" on this game if it carried dedicated servers and could push the graphics envelope a bit more, but in the end these would only push the experience a bit further. Sans dedicated servers, this game plays well online almost all of the time, and I can only think of Halo 2 when considering a game I've put this much online time in, ever. Like CoD4, MW2 is a must-play for fans of the series and fans of the FPS genre as a whole.… Expand
  91. 15CharactersMax
    Nov 13, 2013
    10
    COD designers have said they think a lot of players didn't like the choke points of the map and it made it hard for players to adapt to the style of play they gave, however unlike previous installments of the series the maps followed a formula of choke points on most (not all) maps. The major downfall of the online experience was initially boosting where players boost their stats or forCOD designers have said they think a lot of players didn't like the choke points of the map and it made it hard for players to adapt to the style of play they gave, however unlike previous installments of the series the maps followed a formula of choke points on most (not all) maps. The major downfall of the online experience was initially boosting where players boost their stats or for titles, and not everyone was able to catch on to common hiding spots. However, the multiplayer experience gave players a wide range of unique ways to play the game through its perks and weapons. Campaign was on the edge of good but is still mediocre. The main focus of this game is its online play, the ability to have kill streaks count toward another and level up and complete challenges that gave you tags and boards that showed publicly between games in lobbies was fun. From a personal standpoint playing search and destroy on a map with choke points was very fun because you had to strategize with your team on how to capture/defend the objectives. This in combination with choosing different styles of playing the game (yes.. including noobtubes w/ D close) forced players to have to use a competitive mind set to be aware of their position while occasionally rewarded skilled players who could beat the enemy to the trigger made for hours of fresh play.… Expand
  92. RamboDash
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    Looking back, this was most likely the most well thought out COD to date. It successfully built on an already great game, while expanding the series to its full potential. As it only the second of its kind, it's hard to categorize it as the "same old annual COD" that the franchise has become today.

    This game provided countless hours of enjoyment, and since the series was far from its    Looking back, this was most likely the most well thought out COD to date. It successfully built on an already great game, while expanding the series to its full potential. As it only the second of its kind, it's hard to categorize it as the "same old annual COD" that the franchise has become today.

    This game provided countless hours of enjoyment, and since the series was far from its current popularity, it benefited from a lack of immature children and a-holes, at least during the earlier half of its life. As such, I am also reviewing this game by its audience at the time; it wouldn't matter if a better Call of Duty was released in this generation, as the infuriating, disrespectful and childish audience of today would strongly deteriorate the enjoyment for the old dogs (I mean OLD dogs, as in COD2 & COD3 old). A game is only as good as the experience it delivers, and if this means that a 10/10 games is thrown to the wolves due to the unpleasant experience delivered by whining, excessively aggressive and confrontational players, then that is the rating it will receive.

    Frankly, the end of this game's life cycle marked the beginning of the end for COD in the eyes of many players, despite its gaining popularity, which mostly came from the younger generation.

    The campaign was a masterpiece, this coming from a gamer who has quite honestly despised every COD installment following WaW. The addition of Hans Zimmer for the soundtrack brought the game up many notches, and the Hollywood-style cinematics was somewhat of a first for video games (one which has, at this point, worn out its welcome).

    To wrap things up, this is one Call of Duty that certainly deserves higher than the 6.1 user rating, at least for its time. The 9/10 rating I give it is only contextual to the 2007-2008 time period, and if I were to review it as a new game today (one which follows the crank-out-another-every-year formula) it would snag closer to a 4/10.    … Expand
  93. Ebelon
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Don't know how this game could get a 6.1 but Modern warfare 2 is easily the best call of duty game of all time. Til this day I still prefer playing MW2 than any other CoD game. CoD Ghosts has nothing on MW2. Infinity should have kept west and zampella. Titanfall will be CoD's downfall.
  94. Esqord
    Sep 7, 2013
    8
    Second best title in the franchise, and the last true CoD to date. I understand the complaints of most reviewers, they thing the game is a copy of CoD 4. Yes, the game looks outdated as it's the copy of MW1, but even some of these critics notice, that despite the game's flaws, it's incredibly addicting. The campaign was in original MW's best traditions: bad russians, sripts and everythingSecond best title in the franchise, and the last true CoD to date. I understand the complaints of most reviewers, they thing the game is a copy of CoD 4. Yes, the game looks outdated as it's the copy of MW1, but even some of these critics notice, that despite the game's flaws, it's incredibly addicting. The campaign was in original MW's best traditions: bad russians, sripts and everything else. And I didn't expect much from it. But the missions still looked diversified, there are some good scripted scenes, and the Zimmer's soundtrack is just a masterpiece. Spec Ops introduced some good and challenging missions for you and your friend. Multiplayer introduced even more variety in every way, but the mechanics (back then) worked great. Best way to discribe this game: it smells like CoD 4, but the MW1's expiration date was in the future (back then, again). And, unlike the old CoD, it's still playable and there are some good games on all the platforms. More than … Expand
  95. Condor
    Sep 2, 2013
    8
    I simply have too many fond memories of this game to give it anything lower than an 8.4, even though the quality of the game is significantly lower than that.

    The multiplayer was straight up standard FPS which was quite fun to play with friends, and I have fueled a ridiculous amount of hours into it. The single player also had a nice story, and the spec ops missions were a lot of fun to    I simply have too many fond memories of this game to give it anything lower than an 8.4, even though the quality of the game is significantly lower than that.

    The multiplayer was straight up standard FPS which was quite fun to play with friends, and I have fueled a ridiculous amount of hours into it. The single player also had a nice story, and the spec ops missions were a lot of fun to do with a friend. Overall, the multiplayer aspect of this game is what makes it good, but over the years, I have grown tired of its standard, strict FPS feel. As my friends got bored of it, I ran out of things to do and I eventually shelved it.    … Expand
  96. kubathereviewer
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    This game is simply world class. In my opinion it's the best call of duty game ever. The campaign may be short but is still great and the multiplayer is also fantastic, simply the best.
  97. sergiomach5
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    My personal favourite Call of Duty title. A step up from Call of Duty 4 in most ways, but that also means its relative simplicity is lost in the process. Singleplayer is short but full of action and set pieces, before everyone got bored to death of them. Special ops is a simple timesplitters esque challenge mode for coop play. Multiplayer is still buggy to this day, but my oh my, when itsMy personal favourite Call of Duty title. A step up from Call of Duty 4 in most ways, but that also means its relative simplicity is lost in the process. Singleplayer is short but full of action and set pieces, before everyone got bored to death of them. Special ops is a simple timesplitters esque challenge mode for coop play. Multiplayer is still buggy to this day, but my oh my, when its played as it should there will never be an experience as fun or action packed as this. Highly doubt that Ghosts will surpass the game… Expand
  98. shoebox1984
    Aug 10, 2013
    9
    The standard by which all other FPS games should be judged. Infinity Ward nails it as compared to the awful Treyarch COD games. The single player campaign is a little brief, but it's very, very good. The multi-player is awesome. Great maps, great weapons, great graphics, great shot recognition, etc... Awesome!
  99. zachpesto
    Aug 7, 2013
    10
    Almost as good as cod 4. The campaign was amazing and this was by far the best multiplayer. The maps were great and guns were great. No complaints about this game whatsoever. Idfk what this 6.1 bs is about
  100. crackshot36
    Aug 5, 2013
    9
    My review for the last good call of duty game.

    SINGLE PLAYER: 9/10. carries on from COD 4, great moments with a lot of twists and turns. but it is short GRAPHICS: 8.5/10. improved graphics from COD 4, but no significant differences. still not bad looking, though SOUND: 8/10. good quality, but nothing outstanding MULTIPLAYER: 9.25/10. take COD 4, and improve it in every way.    My review for the last good call of duty game.

    SINGLE PLAYER: 9/10. carries on from COD 4, great moments with a lot of twists and turns. but it is short
    GRAPHICS: 8.5/10. improved graphics from COD 4, but no significant differences. still not bad looking, though
    SOUND: 8/10. good quality, but nothing outstanding
    MULTIPLAYER: 9.25/10. take COD 4, and improve it in every way. brilliant. didn't work so well for MW2-3
    GAMEPLAY: 9/10. 60 FPS, tight controls, few glitches, and good maps. what else could you ask for?
    FUN FACTOR: 8.75/10. fun game, but won't change haters minds
    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
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  1. Telegraph
    100
    Modern Warfare 2 crosses into the must-have category of video games effortlessly. It offers an unmatched shooter experience, a compelling story mode, a slick package of mini missions and a multiplayer which is pretty much unparalleled in depth.
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  2. Cynamite
    100
    Modern Warfare 2 offers epic gameplay, a stunning Spec-Ops mode and a huge amount of adrenaline.
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  3. GamesRadar+
    100
    Anyone who already has issues with the single-player ‘style’ of IW’s games will still find fault with the scripted, linear experience, but in terms of sheer drama and show-stopping set-pieces accompanied by laser sharp FPS controls, Modern Warfare 2 is your daddy. And that’s without Spec Ops and Multiplayer.
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