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1UP - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Review

Mixing real-world locations with bombastic set-pieces MW2 continues the guided, thrill-ride experiences of its predecessor, and adds even more depth to its multiplayer offerings. It might not have fixed all the problems from the first game, but there's just so much quality content packed into this game that it will almost certainly be one of the most-played games in your library for a long time to come.

Megaton5273d ago

Heh, Metacritic marked this as a 100. Wonder what A+/A+ gets. 105?

Microsoft Xbox 3605273d ago

No points deducted for lack of innovation?

kraze075273d ago

Why would a game lose points for lack of innovation? Most games nowadays aren't innovative at all.

Rock Bottom5273d ago

Most ps3 exclusive lose points over innovation, KZ2 did, so does Uncharted 2.

Microsoft Xbox 3605273d ago (Edited 5273d ago )

Thank you. I guess some people just don't see the double standards in today's media.

Feral Gamer5273d ago

I believe you mean Ratchet & Clank Crack in Time. Eurogamer said it offered nothing new and docked points for that. I haven't heard of KZ2 or UC2 getting docked for unoriginality.

Qui-Gon Jim5273d ago

The only common criticism i recall seeing about UC2 is lack of innovation, but I don't think anyone docked points for it. KZ2, though, i remember a lot of places talking about its lack of innovation and its short campaign (actually not short for an fps), and docking points from it for those.

TheTeam065273d ago

Check out the Gametrailers review for Uncharted 2.

Feral Gamer5273d ago

Well I admit I don't read/watch every review, so I could be wrong.

Sevir045273d ago

This game isn't a break through in any way for the genre, not graphics, certainly not game play and physics, not anything. yet, this will surely receive outstanding scores. it's mega short 4 hour campiegn will be praised while games that give you total value as a single player experience while introducing plenty to genre while moving it forward will always be in the shadows. when the industry has fanboys the faults are always over looked for a game.

I'm not saying MW2 will be bad. but I know it sure as hell aint this good either. it's more a step in the rare than a step in the right. nothings changed. but oh well, infinityWard needs to do better. I'll still go out and get this game though because It's simply COD4.

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360CommunityAbovePS35273d ago

GOTY

Nothing this Year Come Close to this game

SL1M DADDY5273d ago

Really? Oh wait, I just noticed your user name...

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colonel1795273d ago

fanboy aside, that was a good one

LOL

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TheSmoothCriminal5273d ago

AAA that's funny, I just hope they give us expansion. Cause I'm already halfway through.

cronaldo75273d ago

MW2 is a dream come true for shooter fans.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: New Season 6 MP Map Gameplay Videos

Here is a look at the first two maps of Season 6 for Multiplayer.
La Casa involves intense action in a Vill and Koro Village is a battle in the streets where enemies lurk at all angles and shadows.

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MW3 shouldn’t leave Modern Warfare 2’s overlooked playlist behind

Modern Warfare 3 is set to be one of the biggest COD games yet features-wise, but it shouldn't leave out one of the best MW2 game modes in the rear view mirror.

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Modern Warfare 2 Adds Pay-to-Win Items With Thermal Scope and Merlin the Dog, Here's How They Work

Some alleged Modern Warfare 2 pay-to-win elements were recently added, see what they are here and how they work.

PunksOnN4G251d ago

The DOG is legit Broken if ur hiding in a room or grass he turns his head even if ur behind a closed door he turns his head and barks letting them know where u at thats PAY TO WIN!!!!!

LucasRuinedChildhood251d ago

I hope all the assholes who buy these get stuck in lobbies with each other. I skipped new COD games for a long time and a short time with MW2 convinced me to go back to on a hiatus.

With the skill-based matchmaking (engagement-based would be more accurate), I imagine this will make the game even more miserable for most players when the matchmaking has decided it's time for a tough lobby.

I played the OG MW2 recently on the Series X and it's disheartening how much more fun it is. I don't even care about the balance issues anymore. lol

PunksOnN4G251d ago

My friends dont play with me anymore i am former pro player and i even streamed on MLG for RX gaming the team i played for... My KD is always high 5-6kd my friends who i went to school with are not good wht so ever so with SBMM kicking in its always putting us in TOP TIER lobbys and they cant hang now they dont even tell me when they getting on LOL

ManMarmalade250d ago

I recently started playing OG MW2 again and I'm having a blast. Feels like I'm in high school again.

fr0sty251d ago (Edited 251d ago )

Welcome to COD under MS. It's all downhill from here, they're going to be looking to make that $68B back as fast as possible, at any expense to the player.

StarkR3ality251d ago

The deal hasn't even closed yet you pleb. CoD has been doing stuff like this since the loot boxes in WWII.

Nice try though pal.

TheColbertinator250d ago

Activision has never needed Microsoft or anybody for that matter to act like greedy bastards

PunksOnN4G250d ago

why did my 2nd comment about SBMM get downvited LOL?? Do we have people who Enjoy trash SBMM tbh make sense it caters to LOW KD players and u will never get better playing with the same trahs everyday LOL

andy85251d ago

Probably gonna see more of this BS once the deal is fully done..Gotta recoup that 70B.

Jin_Sakai251d ago (Edited 251d ago )

Look at Minecraft. The game hasn’t went anywhere since Microsoft bought them. No 4K, no 120fps, no graphics pack, and no Ray Tracing. Just some new biomes, mobs, and more skins as usual.

Same could be said about Rare. Who knows what will happen to Activision once they’re under Microsoft’s roof. We can all take a good guess though.

PunksOnN4G251d ago

TBH they did update it by accident then they pulled the update down on xsx and xss i remeber the XSX version having ray tracing but the S did not. Then after people seen that it was updated it was removed that same day

peppeaccardo251d ago

No way !!! Nobody wouild think they would monetize on items that weak asses will use to get advantage during multiplayer action !!! I would never think they would do that ... I mean is a free to play game after all ! /S
Wait once M$ will put their greasy hands all over Activizion and you will see what awaits the "lucky" ones who will play this slot machine of a game. Sooooo Lame !

jznrpg251d ago

They way it works is you give them money and more money and more money.

anast250d ago

It's a true phenomenon that people haven't figured this out yet.

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