User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   Its as everyone has said. The PC version is not worthy of your money, your parents money or the guy you robbed money.
   
   Do you remember FEAR 2's multi? of course not because they decided in their grand wisdom the PC community didn't need dedicated servers and look what happened...nothing. FEAR 2's multi is non existent. FEAR 1 had some incredible multi...go figure it did have dedicated servers.
   
   Without dedicated servers the PC multi will die a slow death till MW3 which will probably have them. Try 100+ pings (often 200+) small matches, no choice which map you want to get on, no cheater banning and so on.
   
   What I found most aggravating is the graphic display of pings in the PC version as they are the same in the console versions. Just little bars like a damn cell phone. Why? I wouldn't be surprised if its because peoples actual pings that are full green bars can still be at 150+ ping. Truly, there is a "hack" that removes the ping bars and replaces them with traditional millisecond ping displays and once in a server with a guy who was using the hack told me my ping was averaging around 250!!! and I had 3 "green bars." This is not FPS capable pings and any FPS gamer worth his salt WILL feel the lag and notice how clunky and unresponsive multiplayer game play is.
   
   Congrats Infinity Ward. The largest title release of the year and its nothing more than a crappy console port with a shiny finish.
   
   Save your money for Bad Company 2.
   
   
   
   
   User: Metacom
   Rating:
   Summary: This time user reviews are correct...
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   The game overall had the potentional to be outstanding. The lack of dedicated servers has run the game into the ground. As a PC gamer this has been standard for a long time, and this is come to be expected from FPS games.
   
   Also, the lack of hosting/tell who is hosting is a huge let down. The game makes you enable UPNP on your firewall to be able to "host" games, which you may never do.
   
   The graphics and game play itself it outstanding when you can find a stable "server", and if your lucky that server won't leave in the middle of the match too.
   
   I wish I would have saved my money and headaches with this game, but this is the last Infinity Ward game I buy.
   
   User: GhoStalker
   Rating:
   Summary: A great game turned bad
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   This game isn't horrible by any means. The single player is fun, but short and the graphics are good. If it were $30 i'd have given it 3 or 4 stars. But its $60, $10 more than the standard PC game price. For that price I almost expect a collectors edition or similar. And what do we get for this extra money? NOTHING. We get a poor console port that fails to take advantage of the potential of the PC platform. No dedicated server, and less people allowed on each map.
   
   Just to put into perspective how big a rip off this is: I recently purchased a game that took me 80 hours to complete, had multiplayer, AND a toolset all of which this lacks. It cost me $50.
   With MW2 you get the maybe 6 hour long single player, no deditcated server and only 16 players per map and it costs MORE than any other PC game.
   
   I urge everyone to wait until the price drops to buy this. Don't let them increase the cost of gaming. Show them they won't make more money doing so. It's expensive enough buying the PC needed to play modern games.
   
   User: Jon R
   Rating:
   Summary: What a rip-off
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   I have not read all the reviews for this game because there are just too many, but most of the ones I have read complain a lot about 2 things, 1) multiplayer and 2) shortness of campaign. Well, I do not buy video games for multiplayer so I will ignore that aspect of the game. The campaign is pretty short though. I am not at all an expert gamer, and I finished it in about 10 hours. But at the same time, for me there is plenty of replayability. I played it on the lowest difficulty setting, meaning I can still try it again at the higher levels later on, and I know I will.
   
   All in all I think it is a really good game. The graphics are awesome, it runs nice and smooth on my computer, the story, while short is pretty intense. I wont do any spoiling but many aspects of the story I did not see coming and I was very pleased with how it all unfolded. The only thing I will say is that I am sure there will be a Modern Warfare 3 and I will await that eagerly. So, if you are a top notch expert gamer, then maybe this is not enough for you, but for someone like me, this is a good addition to the overall series and I can see myself replaying many times. I got it right away and paid the $60 but you know it will be coming down in cost soon and you may just want to wait and get it then.
   
   User: M. Richardson
   Rating:
   Summary: Seems I disagree with most about this game.
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-24

   They killed this game by taking away the most important part of the game, the multiplayer or dedicated servers.
   
   COD will never be the same. Ever.
   
   Shame on you.
   
   User: E. Figueroa
   Rating:
   Summary: poor multiplayer system
   Helpful Votes: 3
   Total Votes: 3
   

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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.