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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Modern Warfare 2 is the upcoming first-person-shooter sequel to the critically-acclaimed Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, in development at Infinity Ward. The story begins several years after the end of the original, as the player takes on the role of a member of an elite multinational commando unit, tasked with countering an ultranationalist organization gaining strength in Russia. Missions will take place in varied locations, including an Afghan desert and Rio de Janeiro. The game is scheduled to be released in November 2009 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

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MSRP $60.00
Release date November, 2009
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Pros & Cons

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70
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mixed
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3 positive
1 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
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great single player storyline and gameplay - continuous variety and intense pacing much like the first game
+4agreedisagree

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top notch graphics and sound design
+4agreedisagree

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movie-level music and cinematic presentation
+4agreedisagree

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secondary weapons don't have to be a pistol
+3agreedisagree

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lighting engine looks very realistic
+3agreedisagree

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highly detailed character models
+3agreedisagree

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tons of action going on with very little slowdown
+3agreedisagree

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extremely fast and responsive menus
+3agreedisagree

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well balanced multiplayer
+2agreedisagree

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new Special Ops single / co-op missions
+2agreedisagree

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a ridiculous amount of people playing so there will always be people to play against
+2agreedisagree

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tons of multiplayer unlockable perks
+1agreedisagree

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new killstreak rewards are awesome
+1agreedisagree

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deathstreak abilities offer more balance when you're getting dominated
+1agreedisagree

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bigger, more varied maps
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runs well and still looks good on lower settings with older hardware
+1agreedisagree

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original end-credits sequence
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no dedicated servers for the PC version - will be controlled by the developers
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maximum number of online players is 9v9 (on PC)
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story doesn't make that much sense and isn't explained very well
+3agreedisagree

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many aspects of the game - including graphics - are merely tweaked, with no major imporvments
+2agreedisagree

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single player still has infinitely respawning enemies
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short single player campaign (can be easily beat under 6 horus)
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new killstreak rewards makes getting dominated that much worse
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veteran difficulty is insanely hard
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Features

  • First-person shooter
  • Special Forces mode with non-story-based missions
  • Two-player cooperative option in Special Forces mode
  • Varied locations
  • Varied, innovative gameplay elements
  • Online multiplayer

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Modern Warfare 2 | Playstation 3 - standard

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Comments

1.  avatar Omar said:

I've been playing COD:MW2 this past weekend, and I have to say its absolutely phenomenal. It's even crazier than the first. Overall the game is essentially a collection of crazy moments and set pieces that are crazier and more "oh no they didn't" than the last. I have to say though that above and beyond the controversial scenes the fundamental game is actually very well constructed. They mix up what you're doing particularly well, and there's so much going on that it really fills - almost overwhelmingly - the senses.

Something that Call of Duty games do well is make it feel like you're part of a larger conflict. Modern Warfare 2 is better and worse than other COD games depending on the level. The levels where you're Ramirez are friggin sweet with the amount of action that's going on and is even more intense than previous COD games. Whereas the Taskforce 141 counter-terrorist levels are more tactical and almost feel like a Rainbow Six game.

It really is a showpiece for where modern games are heading, and it exceeded my expectations immensely. Multiplayer has progressed over the predecessor, but not by as much. Of course it doesn't really need to because COD multiplayer is one of the most popular multiplayer games ever. I can't think of any FPS fan that wouldn't derive some enjoyment out of the title and get their money's worth. And if you have no interest in FPS titles at all, I still think it's worth it to play the single-player just to experience the ride.
Nov 15, 2009 8:58pm
2.  avatar shadowtech said:

Just finished MW2 this afternoon. This game is basically a Hollywood movie in game format, which equates to a ton of fun. That said, there are some very sobering moments, even what I would label as disturbing. The thing that really makes this game great is the social commentary in regards to war. Personally, I found this game to have a subtle anti-war message because of the context in which the events ensued. The quotes shown when you die in the game can be quite thought provoking as well. Also, the end credits are quite amusing and original.
Nov 21, 2009 4:23pm
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Omar

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ProSCORE
70
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16 pros
7 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
  • great single player storyline and gameplay - continuous variety and intense pacing much like the first game
  • top notch graphics and sound design
  • movie-level music and cinematic presentation
  • secondary weapons don't have to be a pistol
  • lighting engine looks very realistic
  • highly detailed character models
  • tons of action going on with very little slowdown
  • extremely fast and responsive menus
  • well balanced multiplayer
  • new Special Ops single / co-op missions
  • a ridiculous amount of people playing so there will always be people to play against
  • tons of multiplayer unlockable perks
  • new killstreak rewards are awesome
  • deathstreak abilities offer more balance when you're getting dominated
  • bigger, more varied maps

Cons

  • no dedicated servers for the PC version - will be controlled by the developers
  • maximum number of online players is 9v9 (on PC)
  • story doesn't make that much sense and isn't explained very well
  • single player still has infinitely respawning enemies
  • short single player campaign (can be easily beat under 6 horus)
  • new killstreak rewards makes getting dominated that much worse
  • veteran difficulty is insanely hard

Comments

"I've been playing COD:MW2 this past weekend, and I have to say its absolutely phenomenal. It's even crazier than the first. Overall the game is essentially a collection of crazy moments and set pieces that are crazier and more "oh no they didn't" than the last. I have to say though that above and beyond the controversial scenes the fundamental game is actually very well constructed. They mix up what you're doing particularly well, and there's so much going on that it really fills - almost overwhelmingly - the senses.

Something that Call of Duty games do well is make it feel like you're part of a larger conflict. Modern Warfare 2 is better and worse than other COD games depending on the level. The levels where you're Ramirez are friggin sweet with the amount of action that's going on and is even more intense than previous COD games. Whereas the Taskforce 141 counter-terrorist levels are more tactical and almost feel like a Rainbow Six game.

It really is a showpiece for where modern games are heading, and it exceeded my expectations immensely. Multiplayer has progressed over the predecessor, but not by as much. Of course it doesn't really need to because COD multiplayer is one of the most popular multiplayer games ever. I can't think of any FPS fan that wouldn't derive some enjoyment out of the title and get their money's worth. And if you have no interest in FPS titles at all, I still think it's worth it to play the single-player just to experience the ride."
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Yale

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Wednesday, 11:02 AM
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ProSCORE
72
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
  • great single player storyline and gameplay - continuous variety and intense pacing much like the first game
  • top notch graphics and sound design
  • movie-level music and cinematic presentation
  • secondary weapons don't have to be a pistol
  • lighting engine looks very realistic
  • highly detailed character models
  • tons of action going on with very little slowdown
  • extremely fast and responsive menus
  • well balanced multiplayer
  • new Special Ops single / co-op missions
  • a ridiculous amount of people playing so there will always be people to play against
  • runs well and still looks good on lower settings with older hardware

Cons

  • no dedicated servers for the PC version - will be controlled by the developers
  • maximum number of online players is 9v9 (on PC)
  • story doesn't make that much sense and isn't explained very well
  • many aspects of the game - including graphics - are merely tweaked, with no major imporvments
  • single player still has infinitely respawning enemies

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shadowtech

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Today, 2:54 PM
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ProSCORE
77
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
  • great single player storyline and gameplay - continuous variety and intense pacing much like the first game
  • top notch graphics and sound design
  • movie-level music and cinematic presentation
  • secondary weapons don't have to be a pistol
  • lighting engine looks very realistic
  • highly detailed character models
  • tons of action going on with very little slowdown
  • extremely fast and responsive menus
  • original end-credits sequence

Cons

  • no dedicated servers for the PC version - will be controlled by the developers
  • story doesn't make that much sense and isn't explained very well
  • short single player campaign (can be easily beat under 6 horus)

Comments

"Just finished MW2 this afternoon. This game is basically a Hollywood movie in game format, which equates to a ton of fun. That said, there are some very sobering moments, even what I would label as disturbing. The thing that really makes this game great is the social commentary in regards to war. Personally, I found this game to have a subtle anti-war message because of the context in which the events ensued. The quotes shown when you die in the game can be quite thought provoking as well. Also, the end credits are quite amusing and original."
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Fugazi

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Sunday, 9:06 AM
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ProSCORE
57
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
3 cons
have ithave it
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Pros

  • available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC
  • great single player storyline and gameplay - continuous variety and intense pacing much like the first game
  • top notch graphics and sound design
  • movie-level music and cinematic presentation

Cons

  • no dedicated servers for the PC version - will be controlled by the developers
  • maximum number of online players is 9v9 (on PC)
  • many aspects of the game - including graphics - are merely tweaked, with no major imporvments

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