User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   Solid game. Better than most first-person-shooters. People like to complain, but they are still playing the game. If you are unsure whether or not to buy it, wait a month or so and borrow it from a friend or get it used.
   
   User: R. Hunt
   Rating:
   Summary: It's Call of Duty, except instead of WWII, it's set in the near future, and this is the second one
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   I've played all CoD games (without the 5th) but this games is the worst of all
   
   - the dumbest story in the history of computer- and video games
   - the airport scene is perverse
   - Achievement points for the killing of chickens in the cage
   - bad AI
   - briefly single player modus
   - only an add-on to CoD 4 and not a full price game
   
   User: viper2048
   Rating:
   Summary: The disappointment of the year
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 2
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   I would have more fun if I had changed my $60 into 60 $1 bills and threw them out the car window 2 at a time while on my way to work.
   
   There are 3 modes to the game:
   -Single player campaign
   -Spec Ops
   -Multiplayer
   
   
   Let's start with the single player game play. It's fun....interesting story line, drive a snow mobile and shoot enemies. The major flaw of the single player is when the game puts you into a scenario where you are watching events unfold and your controller doesn't work, then the game decides to make your controller work (unbeknown to you) and then kills you off saying you should have moved....how the hell would I have known to move?
   
   Next you have spec ops mode. The spec ops mode is full of really lame goal oriented missions that are only completed if you play each of them so many times that you finally unlock enough stars to move onto the next ops mission. This section of the game is so frustrating you want to rip out your console, take it and the plugged in toaster in the shower, and turn on the water.
   
   Finally the multiplayer, online speaking it is complete garbage. A bazillion dollar company like Microsoft and Infinity Ward can't possibly spare enough servers to properly run the game; they have your $60 and don't care. Even with the highest connection displayed on your connection bar there is no telling what your actual connection speed is doing. Every time it comes down to a shoot out between you and the enemy the person with the best connection at the moment will always win. I have been just as amazed at shooting someone 4 times with no result as I am about knifing a whole team while I knew they were shooting at me....skill doesn't matter in this game like it did in COD 4, it's all about button mashing, rank, unbalanced perks, and connection.
   
   Infinity Ward really screwed the pooch this time by making a game that is good for button mashing-snot-faced kids at the expense of those with actual skill...it's like watching both the winner and loser win a trophy. That's life, it's unbalanced, it's supposed to be unbalanced, Infinity Ward is allowing the wolf to eat the rabbit but then giving the wolf a tummy ache because the rabbit had a pocket full of pop rocks.
   
   If you really don't think I have hit the nail on the head then go buy yourself a copy of COD: Modern Rip off 2, you've always wanted a $60 wedge to level out your unbalanced kitchen table haven't you?
   
   
   User: J. Atkinson
   Rating:
   Summary: The real modern warfare 2
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 4
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   This was the only game I've ever purchased at full price and I am so happy I did. The game play, graphics, and player interactions are amazing. I enjoyed the first modern warfare but this game surpasses the original in every way possible. You can customize everything from the outfits to the weapons and kill streaks. The multiplayer maps are amazing fun and lend themselves to various game play styles. Buy this game, you won't regret it and do yourself a favor get a bigger tv, it's worth it.
   
   User: Sherif M. Latif
   Rating:
   Summary: Amazing
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 1
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   This game has some cool graphics and game play. However it does not allow split-screen online play. So it just doesn't get played around my house. We just end up playing Halo3 every time because of the awesome split-screen online play.
   
   
   User: J. Redding
   Rating:
   Summary: Disapointed. No spilt-screen online play
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 6
   

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Editorial Reviews

Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person tactical shooter and the sixth entry in the popular Call of Duty series. True to its name and following the lead of its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, it places players in modern combat settings, as opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of Duty games. This modern approach brings with it new weapons, action and options. Coupled with a variety of gameplay modes including single player, multiplayer and the co-op Special Ops Mode, it is destined to be one of the most popular games of 2009 and a worthy addition to the Call of Duty series. Classic tactical FPS action. View larger. Customizable multiplayer perk system. View larger. Diverse in-game environments. View larger. New weapons and gadgets. View larger. Story The storyline of Modern Warfare 2 picks up where the events of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare left off. The ultranationalist Russian leader Zakhaev has been eliminated, but it seems that his lieutenant, Vladimir Makarov, is an even bigger danger. Having made a successful play for power, Intel indicates that he is extending the reach of his influence well beyond the borders of Mother Russia, causing a stir in the international community and prompting the involvement of Task Force 141. Task Force 141 is an elite multinational unit made up of Navy Seals, Delta Force operatives, British SAS and CIA. In the single player campaign you are Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson, with the hero of Call of Duty 4, "Soap" MacTavish, promoted to Captain, making an appearance as an NPC (non-player character) and your commanding officer. The elimination of Makarov and his underlings at any cost is your number one priority, regardless where the fight occurs. Gameplay The latest release in arguably the most successful tactical first-person shooter franchise of all-time, gameplay in Modern Warfare 2 follows the same winning and time-tested structure of earlier games in the series. In the single player campaign players are aided by AI squad members as they take on a series of missions aimed at eliminating Ultranationalist forces. Each mission is built around a particular objective, with players utilizing some level of guidance from NPC characters, including "Soap" MacTavish, and aided in navigation by the game's heads up display (HUD). Along the way players will be able to utilize a wide variety of weaponry and and vehicles, as well as be able to customize weapons with gadgets attached to them. Also, just as in previous games in the series, Modern Warfare 2 is heavily focused on multiplayer gameplay. The different multiplayer modes, available both in local play and online, contain plenty of customization options and revolve around different strategies ranging from the every man for himself action of "Free-for All," the classic team-based fun of "Capture the Flag and the tactical, team-oriented action of "Search and Destroy," just to name a few. Multiplayer modes also feature the "Perk" System that players may be familiar with from earlier in the franchise. Through this system players gain additional abilities, weapons and benefits as they gain experience in combat. This can be done by leveling up, but another important way way is through "kill streaks," the number of enemies eliminated in succession. These are available beginning with three kills and include the ability to call for supply drops, predator missile strikes, helicopter gunships and many more. Players have the ability to customize in advance which perks will be available at each number and can even gauge their progress towards each at the touch of a button. With an eye towards not making the game too hard for new players the game also features help to players experiencing "death streaks," multiple consecutive deaths in multiplayer matches. Special Ops Co-op Mode Along with a single player mode and multiple multiplayer modes, Modern Warfare 2 also features an unique third main play option, Special Ops Mode. Available both online and in local play, Special Ops Mode is designed to provide a distinct time-based play option, featuring special scenarios not found in other modes in the game and lots of enemies to take on. This mode can be played either alone or with a friend, again either locally or online, with local co-op play including split-screen functionality. Key Game Features Challenging Multiplayer Modes – Modern Warfare 2 will contain a wealth of multiplayer modes including: the every man for himself action of "Free-for All," the classic team-based fun of "Capture the Flag and the tactical, team-oriented action of "Search and Destroy." Improved AI Enemies – Improved artificial intelligence now allows enemies to attack from virtually any direction as players respawn into the game adding additional challenges. An All-new Call of Duty Adventure - Modern Warfare 2 features an all new Call of Duty storyline revolving around the continuing struggles against the Russian rebel group the Ultranationalists, who have found a new and more dangerous leader. The 'Special Ops' Optional Co-op Mode – "Special Ops" Mode allows two players, either alone or with a friend, to engage in unique mission play and features split-screen functionality. Diverse In-game Environments - Battlegrounds traversed in the game range from the lonely, snow-clad mountains of Kazakhstan, to dark tunnels in the Afghanistan and the crowded slums of Rio. Nonstop Action - Modern Warfare 2 contains no cutscenes, so players are always engaged in the action, no matter where they are in the game. New Breach Gameplay Mechanic - Players can now blaze their own paths through the game by "Breaching" formerly impregnable obstacles like walls and doors with explosives. New Gadgets, Weapons and Weapons System Modern Warfare 2 contains many new and updated weapons, new weapons attachments, as well as a variant of the multiplayer weapons customization system from Call of Duty 4, now available in the single player campaign. New Perks and Increased Customization - Multiplayer modes feature new perks for leveling up, and for killstreaks and deathstreaks. Those awarded for streaks can customized in advance according to when they become available.

Product Details

1. Epic single-player campaign picks up immediately following the thrilling events from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
2. The definitive multiplayer experience returns, with a host of new perks and enhancements
3. New cooperative SpecOps mode, the perfect combination of Modern Warfare's single player intensity and the addictive replayability of its multiplayer
4. Special Ops Mode allows two players, either alone or with a friend, to engage in unique mission play and features split-screen functionality.
5. `Modern Warfare 2¿ contains new and updated weapons, new weapons attachments, and a variant of the multiplayer weapons customization system from `Call of Duty 4¿, now available in the single player campaign.