Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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6.6

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  1. PeterM
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    A 6 hour single player with no replay value and inferior (compared to it's predecesor) multiplayer really makes buying this game a bad idea. Rent it only if you're really bored.
  2. GuillaumeP
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    This well polished game not only represents mindless killing but disregard what made video gaming great: The PC platform. Please don't give your money to Activision! We don't want this to become the future of VG.
  3. dddd
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Mediocre. More of the same, and the first game was horrible. The campaign is short, and although some set pieces are impressive, the storytelling is awkward. Multiplayer is as boring as ever.
  4. JesterB
    Nov 11, 2009
    0
    As a wii/PS3/Steam gamer, this is not the game of the ages. Normally I would give a game like this about a 6, but all the crap activision has done lately.... Well let me use a quote. "If you take a @#$% on the side of the cake, it spoils the whole thing for me." -Adam Sessler, G4 Although I don't see Xplay as being a creditable place, that was a smart analogy on Adam's part. As a wii/PS3/Steam gamer, this is not the game of the ages. Normally I would give a game like this about a 6, but all the crap activision has done lately.... Well let me use a quote. "If you take a @#$% on the side of the cake, it spoils the whole thing for me." -Adam Sessler, G4 Although I don't see Xplay as being a creditable place, that was a smart analogy on Adam's part. I'm sick of reviewers treating this like it's the second coming. This game hardly improve from COD4. Sure, there are minor updates and it's polished, but that's about it. There are much better games people could be playing like Killzone 2, Uncharted 2, MGO, Resistence 2, Halo 3, Gears of War (PC), TF2 (PC), STALKER and much more, even COD4MW. Lack of support for PC gamers, and the lack of innovation for console gamers. Many games like killzone 2 use dedicated servers and a PC like layout, which makes it better for console gamers. We don't need the industry standard to be polishing games once a year and adding a 1 or 2 features while you take away the more important ones. Take Ratchet and Clank future: ACIT It got a quiet a few bad ratings and it's adds MUCH MUCH MUCH more with out taking anything the whole game revolves around.... away. The single play campaign was decent, storywise but it was short and you still put up with the same grenade spamming crap from the original hard difficulties. All though and though, if people didn't treat this the like it's the holy grail of video games, and if activision/infinity ward didn't treat gamers/ homosexuals/ it's staff/PC gamers and more like crap.. and if they added something to the game and fixed the difficulty problems, I probably would have rated this a 7 or an 8.… Expand
  5. RobS
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    Becuase of the lack of dedicated servers. the fact you have to have Steam installed. And the fact the RRP for PS3 and Xbox 360 is £54.99, and the fact Tesco are selling it for £25, undercutting local game shops. I give 3/10 just to put its rating down. FAIR? Prob not. BUT WHAT YA GONNA DO. Do not use caps. Hope I have not broke this rule I am just getting my point across better.
  6. ShaneF
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    The game is terrible. It's exactly the same as the original, visually and gameplay wise. Yes, there are new guns. Yes, there are new maps. But they all essentially look the same. The engine used to run the game is outdated, and is really starting to show its age. I wouldn't recommend this game to any self respecting gamer.
  7. nathant
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    I instantly thought what a great game. then came the glitches and lag. i read about it onine and apparantly this was only on the 360 version of the game. without sounding like a fanboy (im really not) i traded in for the ps3 version. despite the extra cost it was well worth it and now works fine and works on its reputation in making it the perfect game. i hope they will patch the 360 I instantly thought what a great game. then came the glitches and lag. i read about it onine and apparantly this was only on the 360 version of the game. without sounding like a fanboy (im really not) i traded in for the ps3 version. despite the extra cost it was well worth it and now works fine and works on its reputation in making it the perfect game. i hope they will patch the 360 version within the coming months as it is horrid.… Expand
  8. SamJ
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    I hate to jump on the bandwagon, but a single player campaign that doesn't even break the 5 hour mark is a little ridiculous. I.W. may think that the length doesn't matter, but all the feedback proves otherwise don't it? Seriously the length (or lack of) really ruined this game for me, althougt admittedly i still did enjoy it while it lasted.
  9. codisgay
    Nov 9, 2010
    5
    The only good thing about this game was the campaign, which wasn't even that good to be honest. The mutli-player was terrible, it was always lagging for a lot of people, and incredibly unrealistic. The campaign was fairly good, but it was WAY too short, which was a big let down. Everything else on the game was mediocre.
  10. Snipestrifer
    Dec 27, 2010
    3
    Oh how disappointing. I was really looking forward to this game, and for the first 2 weeks it was good, apart from the campaign that had a million plot holes eg. shepard said the world watched as his men died in cod 4, they didnt. The sas and USMC led a joint offensive against the men reposnsible and obliterated almost all of them, and thats just one plot-hole. Secondly, the multiplayer.Oh how disappointing. I was really looking forward to this game, and for the first 2 weeks it was good, apart from the campaign that had a million plot holes eg. shepard said the world watched as his men died in cod 4, they didnt. The sas and USMC led a joint offensive against the men reposnsible and obliterated almost all of them, and thats just one plot-hole. Secondly, the multiplayer. Poorly done maps, loads of glitches, unblalnced perks and weapons... the reviewers were so obviously bribed or fell into the hype. Shame. Get COD 4 or Black Ops, they are MUCH better.… Expand
  11. forstanden
    Aug 22, 2010
    10
    I had great fun with that review below me, being a 10th prestige yet he/she gives it a 4 which clearly is laughable since he/she has clearly spendt a ridiculous amount of time playing the multiplayer. As for this game it is an absolute blast to play, the single player is short but soo sweet, spec ops is great playing with a friend especially in split screen, and multiplayer is even better.I had great fun with that review below me, being a 10th prestige yet he/she gives it a 4 which clearly is laughable since he/she has clearly spendt a ridiculous amount of time playing the multiplayer. As for this game it is an absolute blast to play, the single player is short but soo sweet, spec ops is great playing with a friend especially in split screen, and multiplayer is even better. Sure it's not completely balanced but if you get into a match without douchebags the game is probably the most fun you can have in gaming.… Expand
  12. chriso
    Jan 19, 2010
    1
    Honestly, this was the worst game I have played all year. SP is nothing short of a Micheal Bay film, sure it has lots of explosions, and action, but thats it. Nothing more, no story, or plot, or even memorable characters. It seems like they were just trying to go for the shock value this time. MP is even worse, and I dont even know where to start. Spawns are atrocious, maps just cater to Honestly, this was the worst game I have played all year. SP is nothing short of a Micheal Bay film, sure it has lots of explosions, and action, but thats it. Nothing more, no story, or plot, or even memorable characters. It seems like they were just trying to go for the shock value this time. MP is even worse, and I dont even know where to start. Spawns are atrocious, maps just cater to campers, objective gamemodes turn into who can get the nuke first, perks and pro perks make the game unbalanced, and the OP KSRs make it even more so. Ranking is tedious, and gets boring very fast, cant take 2 steps in this game without unlocking something or be rewarded for doing something, its like it was made for the people who get bored no unlocking something for 30 seconds. The MP is also a glitchfest, they release a patch, but more glitches and hacks are found within a day. Matchmaking and server connection issues are the worst of any game, seriously theres not this many problems with EA servers. As said, maps not only cater to campers, but seemed like they just tried cramming as much crap as possible into one and saying "Good enough". All balance is thrown right out the window with this game. Overall, there are better games out there, and there are better games coming out. MW 2 is just a waste of $60 Only saving grace is the Spec Ops, which also get boring after a while… Expand
  13. BryanH
    Mar 17, 2010
    3
    A let down for most gamers, I would rate the multiplayer (1/10) the worst part of the game the lag was unbearable and the weapons were unfair, i rated 3 out of 10 is because the story was only part that was half decent. the overall game is overrated, in my opinion the first modern warfare completely dominated the new one.
  14. DustinH
    Apr 4, 2010
    10
    Modern warfare 2 is easily one of the best games of the year great story, epic gameplay, great customization, everything you could and would expect from a call of duty game is in modern warfare 2,my only probem is that the campaign is a bit on the short side but I could play hours on end in the multiplayer, stimulus package is awesome, well done Infinity Ward!!!!
  15. Heath
    Nov 10, 2009
    5
    Im sick of everyone Sucking this games D!%K. It is not the game of the century and it is not ground breaking. Yes It is a good game but with Average graphics and a 6 hr campain I think there is more to be desired here. WAY OVERRATED!!!
  16. MikeW.
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    Just had to give this a score of 10. Why? Simply to make up for the unfair lower scores that biased individual gives.
  17. BillC.
    Jan 27, 2010
    10
    The game is perfect. Those who love it have a right to. Those who don't can't even spell words correctly in their hate comments against the game. Props to Infinity Ward for creating the best game I own.
  18. JakeP
    Mar 12, 2010
    9
    *This is only rating multiplayer* This has to be the best multiplayer game I have ever played. Better than all of the other call of duty games in existence. The maps are awesome (except underpass and DeFAIL). The custom killstreaks are really great. Now I have something to actually try to get to, not everyday "UAv ready. Airstrike. Helicopter." (Repeat). Also, with the perks being *This is only rating multiplayer* This has to be the best multiplayer game I have ever played. Better than all of the other call of duty games in existence. The maps are awesome (except underpass and DeFAIL). The custom killstreaks are really great. Now I have something to actually try to get to, not everyday "UAv ready. Airstrike. Helicopter." (Repeat). Also, with the perks being upgradeable, I now use a variety of perk combinations on all my classes. In earlier CoD games, My perks were always stopping power and deep impact. Some negatives are the way that some of the maps cater to the campers, you can't walk anywhere without being blasted by some noob that just sits in a corner and wait. The only other complaint I have are the Patched 1887's. Really, who would complain that a gun has too much range and power, especially a gun that is unlocked at level 67? that's right, 67! So we have to work hard and play for a very long time to unlock a gun that is noiw one of the most useless. May as well put it in the default class and make the spas-12 be unlocked at 67. The spas is much better now. Anyway, other than that, this game was well thought out and is one of the must-buys of the year.… Expand
  19. LuckyDutch
    Mar 19, 2010
    8
    I really like this game and it certainly had the potential for a 10 from me but its short campaign and a few of the online issues cost it a point each. Campaign has a gripping storyline with some excellent twists and the gameplay is fantastic. Its only fault is its length. Don't let all these people giving it 2 fool you. The online is great and i have already shelfed BC2 to go back I really like this game and it certainly had the potential for a 10 from me but its short campaign and a few of the online issues cost it a point each. Campaign has a gripping storyline with some excellent twists and the gameplay is fantastic. Its only fault is its length. Don't let all these people giving it 2 fool you. The online is great and i have already shelfed BC2 to go back to this. There are however some elements that really let it down. I don't like the new killstreak system at all. While cool in concept it promotes excessive camping to get killstreaks. UAV Jammer and EMP are good additions but the other stupid ones outshine them and sadly make them largely redundant. Secondly, knifing. Needless to say having people run around faster than Usain Bolt and lunging across rooms faster than a bullet is unreallistic and a bad decision. The knife animation is too fast aswell, you cant kill someone instantly with a wild swing. BC2 got this right. Lastly, map design. Most buildings have way too many enterances. With all the jack the rippers on speed running about having so many ways in makes a slow tactical playstyle very difficult. You can either camp or rush, no smart play here i'm afraid. Despite all this MW2 is the best online game out right now. The crazy-high sales of this game were justified but IW could have done better. COD 4 is still the benchmark.… Expand
  20. KBeat
    Nov 10, 2009
    7
    I guess I'm among the few that purchased the game primarily for the single player experience. As such, I'm disappointed. It's far too short and way over the top. There isn't any single moment that stuns you like the nuke in Modern Warfare 1, because there are too many over-the-top events to make any one stand out. It's a good game, but a let down from the first.
  21. JustinS.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Basically it takes the highly-acclaimed and great game of Call of Duty 4 and vastly improves every aspect of it. Also adds Spec Ops mode, which adds a lot more value to the game. Fans of FPS' shouldn't pass this one up.
  22. SamS
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    I haven't been able to stop playing. It is great, mutliplayer and single player are phenomenal. The only reason I am not playing right now is because my power went out. Hooray for the Blackberry.
  23. Kyleg
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    Average rating of 5.6 out of 10? Are you f***ing kidding me?! Which game are half of you idiots playing? I'm sorry, Britain, about the higher price....but if you're willing to pay it, why SHOULDN'T IW put a higher price on it? HAHAHAA. Sucks for you. Oh...half of you are from Britain. That explains it. Don't play the role of a victim if you willingly bought it. Bloody Average rating of 5.6 out of 10? Are you f***ing kidding me?! Which game are half of you idiots playing? I'm sorry, Britain, about the higher price....but if you're willing to pay it, why SHOULDN'T IW put a higher price on it? HAHAHAA. Sucks for you. Oh...half of you are from Britain. That explains it. Don't play the role of a victim if you willingly bought it. Bloody wankers. Anyway, although the campaign is short (which FPS campaign isn't these days?), it's far more involved than MW 1's. Larger environments, fully rendered 3d backdrops, TONS of enemies, and more awe-inspiring moments than MW 1. That's right, alex m., MORE, not less. The airport level was pretty enjoyable and disturbing. I like shooting unarmed virtual civilians. They aren't real, you thin-skinned whiners. Crazy events are thrown at the player left and right, but they all fit in with the story. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more intense and challenging FPS campaign. Multiplayer is just amazing. There are a lot more options when it comes to customizing your classes. The maps are interesting, and some are huge. More kill streak perks and the addition of death streak perks add even MORE fun. Thankfully, the death streak perks are nothing too big to be completely annoying. I was afraid they may be, but IW didn't do anything stupid. Great game, worth the price.… Expand
  24. CW
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    First of all I'm just gonna say you know this a great game, compare to this to other FPS's on the 360 or consoles in general and its obvious this is far superior. It has the best controls of any console FPS ive played and it runs at a solid fps with no noticeable slowdown as of yet. The single player has improved over MW1. Yes its a bit short but what is there is excellent, dont First of all I'm just gonna say you know this a great game, compare to this to other FPS's on the 360 or consoles in general and its obvious this is far superior. It has the best controls of any console FPS ive played and it runs at a solid fps with no noticeable slowdown as of yet. The single player has improved over MW1. Yes its a bit short but what is there is excellent, dont be surprised to have the hairs on the back of your neck standing on many occasions. The campaign is much more varied this time through with the story taking place all over the world. The major gripe for me with the campaign is the AWFUL AI still hasnt been sorted since COD2. The enemy will only try and kill you, the second you emerge from cover almost every enemy in the area will instantly turn on you and your almost killed instantly on the harder difficulties. The other problem is the enemy always know where you are even if you've done nothing to blow your cover. Hide in a building away from your team and expect grenade spam galore through the window. This is and the length of the campaign are the only faults that come to mind and it is definately very enjoyable. The main attraction for most is the multiplayer. Think of it as MW1 only much more polished. You have so much to unlock such as awards, killstreaks, weapons, perks etc that is does get very addicting. The only negative that comes to mind is the fact there are more lame ways to be killed. Aswell as airstrikes and choppers there as missiles, stealth bombers and even a nuke. This is a good thing yeah, but it does become being killed AGAIN by a stealth bomber. Aswell the competetive multiplayer theres a special ops which you can do alone or with a friend. This is definately an excellent game, not the "B3ST G4M3 3V4!!!" but one definately worth a purchase if you have Xbox Live. Those without just rent it.… Expand
  25. BradP
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    While the game is great I don't think the graphics are as polished as they should be. Multiplayer while actions packed, is similar in feel to COD4. I think IW did not do the most they could have with this title, you should not be able to go through the entire campaign in 7 hours. Audio is amazing though, you really feel like you are in the game, although not much more than you did While the game is great I don't think the graphics are as polished as they should be. Multiplayer while actions packed, is similar in feel to COD4. I think IW did not do the most they could have with this title, you should not be able to go through the entire campaign in 7 hours. Audio is amazing though, you really feel like you are in the game, although not much more than you did when you played COD4.… Expand
  26. StephanE.
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    I don't know why this game only has a user rating of 5.5... All I know is that this game is awesome and a must buy for every shooter fan out there. I didn't give it a 10 because when playing multiplayer, you cannot use the Xbox Live Chat and must be in game chat, otherwise you cannot play online. I don't think this was neccesary. I believe the game could have done without.
  27. MikeL
    Mar 27, 2010
    9
    COD:MW2 takes the Call of Duty franchise to a whole different level of the FPS experience. The graphics are spectacular. The sound will blow your mind, especially if you are using headphones or have surround sound. The most outstanding aspect of the game is the Multiplayer mode which welcomes a wide variety of FPS gamer personalities due to its in-depth weapon class perks and weapon COD:MW2 takes the Call of Duty franchise to a whole different level of the FPS experience. The graphics are spectacular. The sound will blow your mind, especially if you are using headphones or have surround sound. The most outstanding aspect of the game is the Multiplayer mode which welcomes a wide variety of FPS gamer personalities due to its in-depth weapon class perks and weapon customizations. May it be the quick and quiet silenced weapon stalker, the "invisible" knife expert, the stationary deadly sniper, or the well rounded assault and cover rifleman, any game-style can be represented with relative balance. In contrast to the one level, "arena" feel of the COD4 multiplayer maps; MW2 maps have a gritty, dimensional style with multiple flanking options and more story levels in buildings, above and below. Action is more fast pace and more intense then any previous Call of Duty title, or any FPS in general. The Achilles heal of the game is the single player modes, which is what prevents this reviewer from giving the game a 10. While entertaining, some aspects seemed boring and cliche'. If you enjoyed the COD4 campaign, you will enjoy this one, but don't expect to want to play it again, I was satisfied with one play-through. The Spec-Opps section of the game adds a little vinegar and flair to single player, maybe adding another hour of interest or two. All in all, If online FPS gaming is your passion, definitely buy this game; the BEST FPS out right now hands down. If you don't have internet or don't like playing games online, rent it.… Expand
  28. MayorOfMantown
    Mar 29, 2010
    9
    I can't believe all the people who are so butthurt over this game! It's more ridiculous than the people who hate Halo because it's popular. The fact is that this is an excellent game that deserves all the critical acclaim it's been getting. The single player is short, but the story is extremely compelling. However, the added Spec Ops (with the Co-op feature) easily I can't believe all the people who are so butthurt over this game! It's more ridiculous than the people who hate Halo because it's popular. The fact is that this is an excellent game that deserves all the critical acclaim it's been getting. The single player is short, but the story is extremely compelling. However, the added Spec Ops (with the Co-op feature) easily adds 15 hours to the single player experience. I found this to be just as fun as any co-op game I've played (including Gears of War, Halo, Left 4 Dead, and Borderlands). The online multiplayer, though, is where this game really shines. It's essentially the same as the original Modern Warfare with a TON of variety added. You can now customize virtually every aspect of the gameplay to suit your needs. This is one of the few games that allows you to be competitive, but still play using the style that you find to be the most fun. The only reason I give this game a 9 rather than a 10 is that if you are not connected to XBox Live or Playstation Network, then the gameplay is essentially cut in half. It's still a great game to enjoy on by yourself, but it's just not quite as much of a must buy for the single player alone.… Expand
  29. JonathanE.
    Apr 7, 2010
    10
    Maybe you guys should try reviewing the game next time, instead of writing entire reviews about the price tag or the length. Just a suggestion. Anyways, the game is great. The setpieces are mindblowing, the multiplayer is ecstasy and Spec Ops? Well, it's certainly not 'jus a divershun' unlike some kids down there. Sven Co-op has the quick exciting setpieces of single player Maybe you guys should try reviewing the game next time, instead of writing entire reviews about the price tag or the length. Just a suggestion. Anyways, the game is great. The setpieces are mindblowing, the multiplayer is ecstasy and Spec Ops? Well, it's certainly not 'jus a divershun' unlike some kids down there. Sven Co-op has the quick exciting setpieces of single player all tucked into one mini mission you can play with a friend. All kinds of levels to choose: Stealth, Rampage, Defense, and even Vehicle Rampage. Obviously it's not a 10 out of 10, but I guess you could say I did it to piss of the fanboys here :). Go ahead, be LEET and counter it. Just knowing that I pissed you off will be good enough for me!… Expand
  30. ModernW
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The game was amazing, the graphics, multiplayer, and single player are all just amazing. The single player could have been longer, but still is superb.
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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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