Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 3152 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,842 out of 3152
  2. Mixed: 448 out of 3152
  3. Negative: 862 out of 3152
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  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. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! cod
  3. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 9
    Plot & Characters - 8
    Storytelling - 8
    Pacing - 9
    Music & Sound - 9
    Replayability - 9
    Performance - 10
  4. XboxPro
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    cool story and multiplayer. spec ops is alright for me. but a pretty fun game even with that!
  5. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Peak of the franchise. Fun but forgettable single player campaign matched with addicting and chaotic multiplayer.
  6. 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.
  7. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    89/100 .
  8. goodgriff33
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  9. AlexF1
    Mar 4, 2023
    0
    0 score for NATO propaganda,

    why Russians are always bad, why Anglo-Saxons are always good.
    when in real life it's the other way around..so sad
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  13. 21Park
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    A bit overrated but it's okay in the multiplayer

    the Campaign is mediocre
  14. 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.
  15. AmadouIraklidis
    Oct 28, 2022
    7
    Really good game, I had a lot of fun playing this when it came out. It's one of few games that is a generational defining video game. It brought millions together to play through the exciting gameplay, co op missions, SnD, team deathmatch, and much more.
  16. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Basically Modern Warfare on cocaine with improved gameplay and more action sequences. What more could you ask for?
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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 >.>
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. sniper-expert69
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    the best cod ever in years this and bo2 unbalance and fun mp spec ops is doe snot compete with z
  30. 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.
  31. mlnsn
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 7/10
    Story : 7/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  32. frederik1478
    Jul 13, 2021
    6
    A game that has lost its cells in the sequel , dat kind of sequel way they make everything More Explosions more action more set pieces more more more , It has lost so much of The Originals charm and play style I had to take it down to Ranger Because hard there are just so many enemies and just not fun , original Modern Warfare 4 I could complete it on hard and had fun, The game is justA game that has lost its cells in the sequel , dat kind of sequel way they make everything More Explosions more action more set pieces more more more , It has lost so much of The Originals charm and play style I had to take it down to Ranger Because hard there are just so many enemies and just not fun , original Modern Warfare 4 I could complete it on hard and had fun, The game is just a disappointment compared to Modern Warfare 1… Expand
  33. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    This game's campaign is absolutely amazing, and the multiplayer is still fun even today.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. Nebraska619
    Feb 28, 2021
    5
    This game is average at best. This game doesn't hold as many stones as the first but that doesn't mean its not good. Modern Warfare 2 is not terrible but it is not great. It feels like just a repeat of the last game, a lot of the missions i could compare to the older games which makes me wonder why i bought this game when i could of just replayed the last title. Another thing i don't likeThis game is average at best. This game doesn't hold as many stones as the first but that doesn't mean its not good. Modern Warfare 2 is not terrible but it is not great. It feels like just a repeat of the last game, a lot of the missions i could compare to the older games which makes me wonder why i bought this game when i could of just replayed the last title. Another thing i don't like about this game is that just like the last one, the American soldier in the game Private James Ramirez of the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion/75th Ranger Regiment still has no personality. What is it with infinity ward at the time and giving Americans no personality? What's the point of making me play someone who's just a mute the entire time, i wouldn't of cared if he was mute if it was apart of the story but no Infinity Ward is just lazy. But i did enjoy the story a bit but i feel as if it did nothing but just wipe out some random boss that nobody really cared about and is just milking the series. The multiplayer was ok i guess, multiplayer doesn't sell me games so i have no opinion. the Spec Ops game mode was pretty fun but it got boring really quickly. Overall this game is just painfully average and i don't want to replay it nor would i recommend it. I recommend instead just playing COD 4 or 2. You'd be more entertained… Expand
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. Akidoma
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    Graphiquement, c'était beau pour son époque. La durée de vie du solo n'est pas très longue, ok,mais fun à suivre.
    il y a aussi le coop et le multi pour rattraper ça. Le multi est addictif, il y a beaucoup d'armes à notre disposition, de quoi satisfaire tout le monde.
    De plus, on peut apprécier le travail d'Hans Zimmer sur la BO de la campagne
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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 ****
  47. 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.
  48. Lukey12
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Love, love, love this game. Easily the best call of duty ever. Absolute best multiplayer and campaign.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. EA_sports
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, I don’t have much else to say besides mw3 is absolute garbage.
  52. Rubiales
    Apr 18, 2020
    7
    A very complete game, one of the best Call of Duty's ever with a good story and excellent multiplayer.
  53. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GOOD.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. SleepNot
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a second part of a best directed action game ever! Very recommended!
  58. Shimmeywill
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    A great addition to the franchise and a solid campaign. Strong gunplay and an overall entertaining experience.
  59. 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.
  60. BoB33
    Oct 30, 2019
    0
    Terrible disgusting russophobian game. I want my money back. Trash. Gameplay is weak and unimaginative.
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. Allawi22112
    May 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game jdjdjssjsjjdjsjsshhsshshshshsshshshshنبننبنبترترتتررتتررترتjjdj… Expand
  64. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    8
    The story is surprisingly really, really good. The multiplayer is pretty great too.
  65. 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.
  66. PanzerStrike100
    Feb 2, 2019
    7
    I liked this game. The campaign was good so was the special ops. The multiplayer was kind of good but it is very flawed. There are a lot of hackers in the lobby. Some hacker in the lobby maxed out my rank and prestige for some reason. And for that reason I get put in with the really good people who got their ranks by playing so I do really bad against them. Overall it is a good game. B+
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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%
  70. Andremax
    Sep 10, 2018
    7
    Absolutely funny multiplayer that can be played for hours as Online as offline splitscreen. Story is not of special. This standard A-lot-of-fun-and-caress-of-story has been stayed until nowadays not evolving even after years.
  71. 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
  72. iddqd4
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    Номер один в моем топе игр из серии Call of Duty.
  73. 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.
  74. WhiskeyStories
    Dec 3, 2017
    6
    Enjoyably over the top single-player and a great adrenaline rush of a multiplayer, both local and online. Me and my friends used to play the splits-creen co-op all the time so I have fun memories of Modern Warfare 2.
  75. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 27, 2017
    3
    This game was just souless. It had such a dumbed down tone from the first one. While the first game had a huge variety of levels and a compelling story, this one opted for more streamlined generic action. At the end of the day pointing and shooting just got so boring. Not a fan
  76. gdmatt
    Oct 2, 2017
    6
    A good single player combined with an OK multiplayer, makes this game an OK sequel to the brilliant Call of Duty 4. A lack of post-game support is deplorable and effectively kills the replayability.
  77. BlakDak666
    May 31, 2017
    7
    I seem to have been caught up in the massive explosion of the Call of Duty series when Modern Warfare 2 was released in 2009 and I was only a teen. I first saw MW2 by a friend on their PS3, and was immediately sold. The fanbase and popularity of Call of Duty from there on exploded into one of the most popular gaming franchises in history. Now that I am much older and look at games in aI seem to have been caught up in the massive explosion of the Call of Duty series when Modern Warfare 2 was released in 2009 and I was only a teen. I first saw MW2 by a friend on their PS3, and was immediately sold. The fanbase and popularity of Call of Duty from there on exploded into one of the most popular gaming franchises in history. Now that I am much older and look at games in a more articulate way, I can say that MW2 is perhaps the most overrated COD game ever made.

    Let's start with the campaign, which is definitely a good campaign despite character motives and development being very little in regards. I enjoyed the snow mobile ride even if it was railroaded, the pulling of the knife out of Mactavish and throwing it into Shepard's eye, and a few other moments, but unfortunately the game tries to hard to hold your hand in terms of freedom and playing. To hear your soldiers constantly asking you over to objectives and give you devices and gadgets, it was like I was just being prepped more for the multiplayer instead of enjoying a great campaign that COD4 achieved and WAW had not-as great but still well done regardless. Makarov's involvement was just so one-off, yet you could skip the mission of being in the Russian airport massacre and then have no idea who he was (since he never shows himself again until MW3). The inclusion of Soap MacTavish and Captain Price was not necessary, so it made me a bit confused on why a new group wasn't included. COD4's Marine Sgt. Jackson and his team dies in a nuclear explosion while the two SAS soldiers sustained wounds from a ultranationalist Russian organization. It was suppose to be a story of their's and nothing more should have been become of it. In short, the campaign had good moments, but was lost alot of its charm and brilliance that made the previous unique.

    The spec op missions were a brilliant inclusion to the game, probably the best the game had. Splitscreening with a friend or playing over a mic and chat was really fun and the challenge the missions held were commendable. The Juggernauts were tough foes not found in the campaign and was great to fight overall. I can't help but feel thought something was missing. Maybe it was the fact it was the campaign maps recycled that made the missions not as good, but something else too. Regardless, it was a neat little side activity that proved to be the better arm of the entire game as far as I was concern.

    Of course you have to talk about the multiplayer, which (in the context of ONLY looking at COD4 and WAW for comparison) almost took an entire nosedive in quality. Perk imbalance was still in full swing, and with the new pro effects stacked onto them, the idea of war went out the window. It now became an arcade-like firefight that included goofy camos, scorecards and overload of scorestreaks that it made it feel so dam lame. Was it fun? Yes. But was it carrying on the tradition of its predecessors? I would say no in 100% confidence. With the inclusion of quickscoping, influx of kids and younger adults (like myself at the time) and such at the time aside, it just didn't feel like war now. With the community exploding and releasing a whole slew of hatred and acidity on a whole other level, it's no wonder why so many can see this being the first COD to suck so much.

    I mean overall I can MW2 is a good game, but grossly overrated for the departures it makes that made its previous so good and interesting. It felt like it was more commercialized and safe rather than trying to innovate itself again and prove to be a strong arm for shooters of its time.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. Broyax
    Apr 14, 2017
    3
    Il a bien vieilli : c'est très convenable graphiquement et super fluide, aucun reproche à faire à la maniabilité. La VF est d'excellente qualité. Quant au reste, c'est de l'infâme Call of Duty plus scripté qu'une telenovela brésilienne, décousu et sans queue ni tête. Souvent confus pour en mettre "plein la vue" et puis, cette gloriole de l'armée américaine, cette propagande à deux ballesIl a bien vieilli : c'est très convenable graphiquement et super fluide, aucun reproche à faire à la maniabilité. La VF est d'excellente qualité. Quant au reste, c'est de l'infâme Call of Duty plus scripté qu'une telenovela brésilienne, décousu et sans queue ni tête. Souvent confus pour en mettre "plein la vue" et puis, cette gloriole de l'armée américaine, cette propagande à deux balles est particulièrement détestable. Un jeu pop-corn très vite oublié.… Expand
  80. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 3, 2017
    7
    7.5 - Really good campaign and multiplayer maps as well. The issue was the weapons and perks on multiplayer were not balanced at all, and became frustrating to play at times. Campaign and Spec Ops were done really well, especially Spec Ops since it allowed for coop and made it very memorable.
  81. iamevilhomer
    Mar 27, 2017
    5
    It's cod. Mediocre shooter material at your service folks...

    What's that? Meta critic requires my review to be 150 characters? Please... It's cod lol
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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 .
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. callumjsouth
    Dec 6, 2014
    7
    Call of Duty continues to set the standard in the first person shooter genre. Modern Warfare 2 has a solid story but yet again it's all about the multiplayer which is just as addictive. Modern Warfare 2's failure to be ground breaking means it is just beaten by it's predecessor though.
  95. 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.
  96. Beermonger7
    Nov 20, 2014
    6
    I never once played single player. Multiplayer was amazing until everyone figured out that you can non stop noob tube and other unbalanced craziness that I cant quite remember. What I do remember is that the game was never patched, things were never fixed. They just waited for the next COD. 6/10
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. 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
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
1
#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
3
#3 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  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.
    Read full review
  2. Cynamite
    100
    Modern Warfare 2 offers epic gameplay, a stunning Spec-Ops mode and a huge amount of adrenaline.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »