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Modern Warfare 2 Reviews

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As you can imagine, the launch of a game as big as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 creates a bit of a storm. With the game now “officially” available in the stores, websites are climbing over themselves to publish reviews of the shooter. Well we are going to save you the trouble of finding all those reviews and post the links right here.

  • Gamespy – Highly entertaining single-player; intense, memorable action; new Spec Ops mode lots of fun; multiplayer improved quite a bit.
  • IGN – Visually, it’s also stunning, with a few caveats. The sheer scale of this Michael Bay-huge canvas is never less than awe-inspiring, dishing out a scale of missions that few developers would even consider sticking on the drawing board, and delivering them with style and aplomb.
  • Telegraph – All told, 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.
  • Gamesradar – 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.
  • 1up – Though still a blast, the single-player campaign isn’t the reason thousands of people still play the original MW on a daily basis. Create-a-class, new perks, and fresh customization options add an element seemingly more at home with a MMORPG than a console shooter.
  • GiantBomb – Since it’s building on such a strong framework, it might be hard to go completely nuts over the release of Modern Warfare 2. But if you’ve played a significant amount of Infinity Ward’s last game, the improvements are numerous and they are supremely satisfying.
  • KotakuLike Infinity Ward’s previous Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 is an explosive roller coaster ride of an action game. It peaks with frenetic chases and bottoms out with slow, steady sniper mission and, with a campaign length on par with Call of Duty 4, never overstays its welcome.
  • G4TV – Infinity Ward has delivered a follow-up that feels pleasantly familiar yes, still surprises, delights and innovates in ways that few sequels to best-selling entertainment properties have dared to in the past.
  • Gamespot – Environments are well-designed and detailed, though many textures don’t look particularly good upon close inspection. Modern Warfare 2 isn’t a beautiful game, but it looks great in action. The diverse levels not only provide varied sights, but they are cleverly designed to allow the action to flow at an exciting pace.
  • Joystiq – Graphically, Infinity Ward hasn’t reinvented the wheel here … but it has made that wheel look a heck of a lot better. From the photo-realistic bloodsplatter on the screen to indicate you’ve been hit (no more red haze), to the textures and colors that pop off the screen, the imagery of Modern Warfare 2 is dazzling.
  • Destructoid – If the campaign’s story was shaped better and made more sensible, and if the online Perks were just a tiny bit more balanced, this would be a near-perfect game, no shadow of a doubt. As it stands, however, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is an utterly stellar achievement that knows exactly what its audience wants, and delivers in abundance. Truly, this is the biggest game of 2009.

Comments FTW! – What are your impressions of Modern Warfare 2? Here’s the chance for you, the Modern Warfare 2 fans, to post a review. Use the comments section below.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/6514124/Call-Of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2-video-game-review.html

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22 Comments

  1. mw2noob says:

    once i get my hands on this game ill have no life…

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  2. Jack MeHoff says:

    Too late.

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  3. Spryo says:

    This game is beast… i have never played it thou…. just watched some gameplay on the internet….

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  4. Eric says:

    Everything feels tighter and snappier. The multiplayer levels open up flanking routes like no previous COD and the maps have a lot more terrain to traverse. The new perk and weapon attachment system adds a mind-boggling array of countering options. In all, A+.

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  5. WarJunkie says:

    Eric I could not agree any further with you, this game has all the makings of a Sunday afternoon stroll in Tikrit, bagdad.. hell a fun check out great deal on this game for you who have not had the chance to play, or purchase this citigadgets.com

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  6. chris says:

    greatest game ever. period

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  7. TF141BravoSix says:

    My take on it: It’s Modern Warfare on steroids!

    If you’re a fan of the franchise you’ll be in for a treat. Modern Warfare 2 feels like a natural progression from Modern Warfare that continues with the same great gameplay and presentation.

    Story wise, I felt that the plotline was a little thin and rushed at times with events unfolding at an alarming rate. However, the gunplay is furious, the combat intense and the action abundant. The missions are varied and cinematic in style. Scripted events flow nicely with plenty of outstanding moments.

    The graphics seem to have had a modest overhaul with some very nice lighting and texture effects. The PS3 version (which I am running) looks absolutely fantastic in HD and always appears to be running at a consistent and solid frame-rate – this is especially noticeable when the on-screen action gets really heavy.

    I’ve not yet tried the Spec Ops co-op mode, but the multiplayer component seems to embellish and expand upon the same great formulas used in the previous installment. Infinity Ward will steal my life (again).

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  8. unkn0wn says:

    Found another review over here: http://www.360-blog.net/2009/11/modern-warfare-2/
    I am really anticipating that game … looks seriously great! :D

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  9. Ghost says:

    Just played the game for 2 hours at a friends house, hands on the best FPS until now. The killstreaks might be a bit overpowered, I got 17 kills with a chopper gunner. People have to adopt to this, and start using anti-air weapons, if not it’s your own fault that you are getting owned.

    The new M16 = Famas, but that’s nothing to be worried about cause it seems like all the weapons kills fast.

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  10. akira says:

    great game period. One complaint way to many camping spots. Stealing the enemy drops is fun though.

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  11. ok im wondering is the pc version as people predicted it to be?? if so id buy it for ps3, if not for pc thanks!

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    • Kjartan says:

      @ThePhotographer, it´s AWESOME ! i love IW NET becouse it is always even games and its perfect numbers of players … it´s much more like real war !

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  12. Bat Boy says:

    Colors look a little washed out when compared to the 4th.. same as WAW

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  13. Otacon says:

    GAMESPOT MODAf**kERS !!! 9.0 in 10 racist review they only see the games they want

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  14. Jake s says:

    The spawning on this game is absolutely terrrribble

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  15. Freqman Russell says:

    I just finished the game WICKED HOT! now to go through at the next skill level

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