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
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  1. DieuweB
    Nov 10, 2009
    9
    just can't stop playing! wonderfull game. but there is one very annoying flaw, and that is the matchmaking system. I have to wait about an eternety to find a good game, and my NAT is open, verry annoying! The only way for me to join a game is to join session in progress...
  2. IanW
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Brilliant, took all thats crap out of 4 looked at world at war and said nah, just did the airport level and wow, how was that...multiplayer is brilliant so far, no flaws, and those maps how big are they? the only gripe is in the snow levels...no footprints but hey I'm just picking...brilliant, stuff treyarch.
  3. SteveM
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    As a veteran, this has been the most thrilling and accurate representation of military action to date. Granted, the story was filled with over-the-top Hollywood excitement, I found the lingo, sound and graphics filled with such amazing details that I was having immersive flash-backs in the first five minutes.
  4. SamG
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Brilliant game and very enjoyable developing upon the great areas of the call of duty 4. The only disappointment for me is the length of single player, it took little over 6hours to complete which i don't feel is good enough for a game that charges an extra £10 over normal games rrp.
  5. RachaelB
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    Considering the hype for this game, the fact that Infinity Ward/Activision issued a patch to disable trophies means I can't play the single player. Add to that the friend invite system is broken and you can only play in random online matches means I was sold a bill of goods that doesn't live up to its claims.
  6. MichealS
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Other than learning the maps the entire experience is unreal. I played the multiplayer and some of the campaign and I could not put it down and will not unless I risk losing my job.
  7. MattM
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    Like others, I was eager for this game. It's way too short though. I finished the single player in just over 6 hours on normal difficulty. Given the ridiculous price of this game, the SP is pathetic. If you want to shout at people playing MP, then this is for you. As for me...well the game goes back to the shop as there is zero replay value. So it's basically like the original Like others, I was eager for this game. It's way too short though. I finished the single player in just over 6 hours on normal difficulty. Given the ridiculous price of this game, the SP is pathetic. If you want to shout at people playing MP, then this is for you. As for me...well the game goes back to the shop as there is zero replay value. So it's basically like the original MW, but overpriced.… Expand
  8. ZachS
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    This game is very bad. I have had it for a week, and I must say that this is THE worst first person shooter of all time hands down. Haze? Perfect Dark? They don't even compare to the level of poor graphics and gameplay contained within the game. I give this a 4.0 for poor effort.
  9. NathanielD
    Nov 10, 2009
    4
    An extreme dissapointment, where CoD4 brought great change and new features, This just improves it slightly. With the asking price so high, the 7 hour campaign is utterly insulting. Multiplayer is of course great, if you somehow figure out how to filter out the idoits.
  10. DaveL.
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The single player is short but intense. I would rather have a good short single player with a robust multi-player. The MP aspect of the game is absolutely mind blowing. It takes everything that was good about the first one and adds to it. I'm sure there are balancing issues that people will complain about but I haven't found any at this point. Spec ops is a ton of fun with a The single player is short but intense. I would rather have a good short single player with a robust multi-player. The MP aspect of the game is absolutely mind blowing. It takes everything that was good about the first one and adds to it. I'm sure there are balancing issues that people will complain about but I haven't found any at this point. Spec ops is a ton of fun with a friend. Not too fun single player. This is easily a 10 just based on the value that I will get out of this. Anyone giving lower than an 8 is just a fanboy of Halo, KZ2, UC2, etc. This is a great game that will keep me playing for months and months.… Expand
  11. 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!!!
  12. IMac
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    I dont understand all of the negative ratings. Although the came is extremely similar to COD4, it still expands on the formula perfectly. I think that if the game was any different, it would be worse. It is the perfect shooter.
  13. VdekD
    Nov 10, 2009
    3
    Single Player is alright, but way too short, $60 for a 5 hour single player game is not right... Multiplayer is horrible, well I should say it's horrible for anyone that isn't me since I usually end up being chosen host for games. While other players are pushing 100-200 pings I have a ping of 0, it's not even fair. Like shooting fish in a barrel.
  14. DavidC
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    Not too much new here. Same old FPS stuff. Definitely lots of action and over the top set pieces, but nothing that stands out as the mother of all games, as the hype was making it out to be. Can't wait for Assassins Creed 2 is all I have to say!!
  15. RedB
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    The game's spectacular. Picked it up last night. The production value especially makes the game worth buying, but the controls and gameplay are solid. I can't wait to jump into the multiplayer.
  16. 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.
  17. MattT.
    Nov 10, 2009
    1
    Poor show. The tasteless airport level and a generally childish approach to conflict negate any excitement that may have been had. A real shame given what a triumph COD4 was. There's a lot of noise and a lot of shouting. But sadly, not a lot of fun.
  18. RanaR
    Nov 10, 2009
    6
    Single player campaign too short - very let down again, 'cause I don't give a monkeys about online multiplaying.
  19. AdamK.
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    Unplayable. Homogenizing the PC version down to the console level sets a dangerous precedent that should not be accepted. The amount of good features sacrificed so that users can one-click join games is beyond unreasonable.
  20. JonathanA
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    First off, as of now, with 185 user votes, the game only has a 5.4... What in the heck is up with that? Have you even played the game? It's incredible! No fan boy from me. Multiplayer is just amazing and the campaign, though short, is stunning. Spec Ops is more fun then any other co-op game I've ever played. Better then horde, L4D, Firefight, etc... Best FPS ever maybe.
  21. JohnL
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Ignore the user rating...bunch of PC gamers mad that they took away dedicated servers. This game on the 360 or PS3 is just a beast. It's even better than all the hype.
  22. 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.
  23. NoahS
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Awesome! That is the first word that comes to mind when I think of this game. It is epic all out war and the funnest multiplayer experience I have ever had, the only reason it has such a low score is because the non-haters are still playing CoD online
  24. 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.
  25. CraigB
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    IW missed the mark on this game. Should have been in the bag. Cannot fathom how you screw this series up so badly. Avoid like the plague.
  26. SmilingAssassin
    Nov 10, 2009
    8
    Let me start by saying WOW! That applies to the multiplayer modes in the game. It's early but this my be the best game at it yet(although counterstrike is as addictive as crack still). The campaign my be one of the worst things I've ever seen. An incredible dissapointment after the last Modern Warfare which I though might have been the best campaign I have ever played. Truth be Let me start by saying WOW! That applies to the multiplayer modes in the game. It's early but this my be the best game at it yet(although counterstrike is as addictive as crack still). The campaign my be one of the worst things I've ever seen. An incredible dissapointment after the last Modern Warfare which I though might have been the best campaign I have ever played. Truth be told most people don't spend a lot of time replaying the campaign and the multiplayer is absolutely outstanding. It's strange because I never cared for the last games mp but was a huge fan of the campaign. Still I don't think for the $60 you could buy anything better right now.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. DamienW
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    This game is terrible. The graphics are terrible and the gameplay is dull. If I would recommend a FPS I would defo. buy Halo 3. Or for an evan cheaper price I would buy GRAW 2. Nooby Game
  29. DanJ
    Nov 10, 2009
    10
    Best game I have played this year. I haven't been this addicted to any game since gears of war 2. The Spec Ops mode is amazing, the most fun I have had playing coop on the Xbox360. The multiplayer has been updated and works great. You get rewards for everything, and there are a ton of unlocks. It really feels fair and balanced this time around. The campaign is great, although short. Best game I have played this year. I haven't been this addicted to any game since gears of war 2. The Spec Ops mode is amazing, the most fun I have had playing coop on the Xbox360. The multiplayer has been updated and works great. You get rewards for everything, and there are a ton of unlocks. It really feels fair and balanced this time around. The campaign is great, although short. I have never had so much adrenaline pumping throughout the entirety the game until I played this one. If you own a 360, then you need to buy this game or sell your system to somebody that will buy this game.… Expand
  30. ScottM
    Nov 10, 2009
    0
    They PC port plays like a console game. No adjustments to the FOV and no dedicated server makes this a game to pass on if you are a PC Gamer. Purchase it on the console if you can leave with the dated graphics since this is what the game was built for. To bad Infinity Ward ignored the PC gamers. Pass on this one, try again next year.
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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#3 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
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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.
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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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