Brian Warmoth of MTV Multiplayer writes:
"If you've ever considered yourself to be one of the great innovators of gameplay in first-person shooters, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" appears to have integrated a status system meant to reward you. Whether your strategy involves only killing your enemies with one specific weapon or sticking to getting your kills through a personally crafted routine, the team at Infinity Ward has implemented a new way to turn your eccentricities into badges of honor."