Gamepro Germany: Modern Warefare 2 Review

GamePro Germany Reviews Modern Warefare 2: "Finally! We've played Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in our test and explain why he can easily keep up with his predecessor, despite some flaws."

[GR8 1]

Why is every bad point listed here and when you go to the actual site it's in german, how the hell are you meant to know the good points. This site is BS!!!

[PirateThom]

I dunno, those "bad points" seem pretty major in a game that's scored 9.3/10.

Let this be a indication of how much the game will be overrated.

[komp]

And that is why I knew cancelling my pre order was the right choice to make.

-Short solo campaign
-Weak AI
-Average opening
-Linear levels
-Nothing new in missiondesign
-Long loading times
-Occasional graphic glitches (clipping)
-FPS drops in splitscreen

Shame.

[Double07]

Rofl, it lists all those negatives and the score is still a 9.3? Good lord.

[Greywulf]

EX

FING

ZACKTLY

[zootang]

Wow! 9.3 with all them negatives they must be scared of there user base

[Saaking]

Wow and it's still a 9.3?

remember Gametrailers gave UC2 a 9.3 becuase "you couldn't leave tracks in the snow"

[soulzero]

How can you cancel a preorder for that?
I mean the game isnt exactly about Sp you know.

[YoungKiller25]

exactly overrated online fps

[Trebius]

That you're actually SURPRISED at this score? lol...

This game was going to receive 9+ regardless of how short or unoriginal it was.

I cancelled my preorder yesterday after I saw my friend playing it.

It doesnt interest me, especially after the bad PR.

I'd ignore all the reviews and give it a rent.

[Darkeyes]

Lol.... Nearly 8 bad points and a 9.3!!!!!! I bet if this were a PS3 exclusive, each of those 8 points would deduct at least 0.5 marks/point of the score...

I can't believe this seriously!!!! A 9.3 and you state nearly everything I prayed God to change in MW2!!!! Talk about appeasing the fanboys.

[Blaze929]

I wonder how the game is on Veteran. Just hoping for neither of the two:

- World at War's Grenada Throwing Festival
- CoD4's infinite respawning until you move further system

[komp]

@soulzero

I have been concerned about it for a while now but left the pre order in place however after watching the justintv streaming with the nukes and stuff I just thought it looked bland.

Also with the Game Engine being the same as COD4 I can see no reason to actually by this. The few weapons I would never use is not bringing me to the table. I have said before this whole game could have been done in DLC as it is only new maps and a few new guns/nuke bolted on to the same auto aiming, gun on a skateboard game engine from yonks ago.

Its just not worth the money. If you have COD4 buy the DLC if you have not already and it will be just as exciting.

The 5hr SP also makes the SP pointless to me and that leaves online... It will become glitch city all over again and patches will come.

IW and Activision have shown they dont care with regard to the PC owners and now they are shown to be just mugging the gamer for the unjustified price of MW2.

Look at all the companies who put the XBOX360 first as a dev platform compared to those that use PS3 as the main platform. They have all released sup par multi's and that includes Rockstar. It proves they dont care about pushing their own limits and are happy to rest on their laurels and just take the cash. If HALO ODST can be sold as a full product for insane prices then the other MS deciples will also be doing the same.

DLC as full game? Not for me. I hope that small rant clears it up for you soulzero.

[Mindboggle]

Can someone please tell me with proper replys not stupid disagrees why people on here hate MW2 so much ????

I really want to know..

[firelogic]

@1.4

But drake did leave tracks in the snow...

[Greywulf]

A game with all these flaws doesn't get nailed for having them, simple as that. Where as other titles are. Everyone watched this years early FPS reviews and negativity, which is why its going to prove the point that MW2 will get the cons, but no points will be deducted for them. Why 2 products that are generally both generic FPS's aren't scored equally is the issue here. Which you can't understand right?

Lack of innovation & bad A.I is ALWAYS a death sentence for titles, and don't let it have graphical problems(see snow footsteps), but not for this one. It highlights the fact that all MW2 has to do is be released to get a 9, which means a 9 no longer means anything as a score representative or relation of a product, if the products problems(which you score based on) are ignored. It means that at the end of the day, the reviewing community isn't looking out to inform consumers of a products quality, but just giving a score based on I'd have to say...fear of a backlash from either community or developer? Or just general "fun" which is fine, but don't mask it with having identical cons, and subtracting 1 game for it, while ignoring it in another. You should also review the other one on its just fun factor, and get rid of the pro's cons nonsense, as well as score all together.

Activisions attitude towards PCgaming (which made the franchise popular in the first place) Also plays a factor in this, raising the price of a product while --REMOVING-- features isn't anything to complain about right mindboggle?

Gaming is a tight industry, especially with the community. MW2 was always on the radar to watch the amazing double standard be highlighted, underlined, italicized, and bolded.

Things like "Linear" gameplay are used to strike down other titles, you and I both know this. To pretend otherwise is a joke.

MW2 will be scored higher than the first im sure, and get GOTY nods based on the same standards which are negatives for other titles. Everyone loves to pretend to be oblivious to the clear double standards in gaming, but Its going to be fun to list pro's cons of the game compared to other fps entries to see the same issues, but different grades.

[Double07]

Didnt Gamepro Germany or one branch of GamePro at least give Uncharted 2 an 8/10 or am I thinking of a different website?

Edit: great post above.

+ Bubbles.

[Mindboggle]

I can totally agree with some points that you make. The way they have handled the PC version is disgraceful but shouldnt even be brought into the console versions discussion. But I dont think any game should be downgraded due to graphical quality, especially when its petty things like snow.

You also point out that is has tons of flaws. Like what ?? Noone has played the game yet, and there is still an embargo on, so we dont really know what the game is yet.

And lastly innovation, i dont want to turn this into a flamebait but i have uncharted 2 and i love it, but it was exactly the same as Uncharted 1. The gameplay was identical, and it didnt really innovate, but i loved it because uncharted 1 was awesome and didnt need to change. Just like how MW2 will be alot like COD4, but i will like it because COD4 was so good.

[hakeem0996]

i HAVE THE GAME

-Short solo campaign(what were they expecting it's a FPS.it's short but so freaking SWEET)

-Weak AI(only on NORMAL .I'm playing it on VETERAN and i can tell you the AI is on POINT .thye don't FRAG the HELL out of you like they use too.The MISSION in Brazil will test you.)

-Average opening(the whole game plays out like a BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE)

-Linear levels(it's a FPS not an adventure game or an opened world game .All FPS are linear)

-Nothing new in mission design(COD is about great ACTION and o SH!T moments)

-Long loading times(what loading times all loading happens doing mission briefings)

-Occasional graphic glitches (clipping)(didnt see tht)

-FPS drops in splitscreen(Don't care much for tht)

I WAS LUCKY EMOUGH TO GET THIS GAME EARLY AND ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT IT'S FREAKING AWESOME.
IW didn't reinvent there formula but only tweaked it for maximum impact.IF you like COD4 .MW2 is a welcome upgrade

see me on live starting tomorrow nite

hakeem 09966

single player 9.0
multiplayer 9.7
spec-ops to be determined

[Greywulf]

Yet, Its a negative mark for other titles, which you know is true. Most other reviews ask "well we've played this before, so whats new?"(Ratchet & Clanks recent reviews). Other games have the "Same classic gameplay that we've all come to love!"(Any non ps3 game).

Which is what I was saying. You claiming UC1 was the same as UC2 is what people tried to grasp at straws as a negative for it, get it? Luckily people were able to see that adding an entire co-op version of the game as well as never before seen levels/dynamics was unique to this generation of gaming. The discussion doesn't even come up for other games. I dont think you realize it, but you're proving my point.

And yes, UC2 was highlighted for having problems like snow particles that disappeared, and UC1 was negated for having oh-so terrible unplayable screen tearing, as was Resistance 2 for having graphical problems and fps drops, and killzone2's oh-so-bad game killing textures. Despite you not thinking it happens, it does. People pull out the electron microscope for some games. Just not for others.

Look at the list of Cons, which are what im directly speaking about. No one of course has played MW2, but Im sure everyone already knows its not going to be a gigantic upgrade with 60 players and visual Juggernaut. I mean, there aren't any surprises here. The same cons were there for MW. And the games been thoroughly covered.

Pretending that me playing MW2 is going to make it less linear is a joke. Theres nothing wrong with linear games, unless there is something wrong with linear games.

[Ravage27]

it wouldn't have scored anything above a 9.0 with all those flaws....ESPECIALLY when there are words like 'linear', 'short campaign' and 'nothing new'.

[MiloGarret]

If you CLICK THE LINK and go to the last page (summary) you'd notice that there are 20 + and 5 -, one of those - is only applicable to the ps3 version and it's a minor detail. Fück sake fanboys, chill out.

Obviously, whoever posted this knows what appeals to the dumbass fanboys that inhabit this site and chose to list every single negative remark thay made in their 4-page review, conveniently forgetting the avalanche of praises. Genesis just took advantage of the fact that it is in german to start a flame war, good going!

Despite making some negative remarks through the review, the reviewers obviously found their impact to be minor since they aren't even listed in the summary of main points. It should be noted that neither are ALL of the positive remarks made throughout the review. The negative:

- Occasionally muddy textures.
- Washed out colours (ps3 only - both versions actually scored the same, despite this)
- Raw story. Clichés.
- Rather short campaign.

THAT'S it.

The positive:

+ animations
+ character models
+ level of detail
+ great 5.1 soundeffects
+ weapons sound great
+ good, varied music
+ german voice-actors (lol, ignore)
+ perfect controls
+ good HUD
+ weapons are switched quickly
+ several difficulty levels
+ tactical action
+ never unfair
+ good pacing
+ battlefield atmosphere
+ scripted events
+ AI comments
+ alot of diversity
+ extensive Spec Ops mode (replayability)

But whatever, who cares about that!??! The occasionally muddy textures makes this score a disgrace!!!!!!!! And the bland clours on the ps3 version are because they don't have super white on, or full rgb, or they're playing on an SDTV, or they just don't know how to set TV's.... Or... aha obviously, they were paid by the devil! I mean M$!

this game kicks ass, get over it.

[Feral Gamer]

I agree completely! I was writing the same thing during the time you posted your comment. This submission is a fail. Only 5 negatives on the review but the submitter lists 8? Plus there are 20 positive things in the review. This guy shouldn't be allowed to submit articles. It's edited for hits.

[HolyOrangeCows]

SP: Garbage
MP: ZOMG, we luv to use teh n00b tube!
9.3/10!

lol

[raztad]

Interesting, very interesting.

I'm playing a not that popular game called R&C:ACiT. Said game has been criticized cause its "lack of innovation" and "the same gameplay", yet the game manage to introduce several gameplay tweaks that make the experience extremely fun for fans and newcomers. Something similar is happening with this one but instead a 8, game is getting 9.3. Is MW2 fun? probably it's incredibly fun for its fans BUT then why R&C get points discounted?

I hate double standards. Eagerly looking forward to see more reviews.

[LynyrdSkynyrd]

Well you only listed the bad parts

Im getting it cus basically everyone I know is getting it.

[badz149]

so? are you guys trying to say that games like uncharted 2 don't have pros as well? and how many games out there have been reviewed by its footprint?

[BWS1982]

@ Mindboggle...you can't tell me you missed Kotick shooting his mouth off and talking smack about the PS3 and Sony, and then pouring salt on the wounds by coming up with an overpriced Tony Hawk Wii-style skateboard, then the PC issues, then raising the prices (subject to territory on how much or if), then saying he wishes all games could cost even more...he's douche-primero and many people are speaking w/ their wallets. Not to mention that IW practically carried over a duplicate engine for MW2 instead of really beefing it up. THEY HAD 2 YEARS. And this is what they came up with?

I can easily wait for a price drop on this one.

[Mindboggle]

Kodick doesnt make the game, infinity ward does. Activison are just a publisher who helps them get the game on the shelf. So any comments by kotick doesnt remotely translate into infinity ward talking crap about the PS3 does it...

[BWS1982]

some people are hurting Activision by not buying the game, they are getting a major cut after all, being the publisher. So yes, it has to do with the game quite a bit. IW may be hurt in the process, and that may or may not be sad, only because as I said, they're riding a 2 year old engine into this new release without major changes or upgrades, as if they're not worried about raising the bar, like they're riding their successes of the last game with minimal effort. That is how many people feel, I'm just trying to help you see "the other side" to understand the perspective and anger towards the game.

The fact is, Kotick can only be hurt one way, by not buying his games, and that means boycotting MW2. IMO, I used to have HIGH respect for IW and their work, but have lost some only because of the recent PC version issues. I still have respect for their past work, and the potential talent must still be there, but the point is to get to Kotick, you don't buy his product.

A publisher doesn't just get the game on the shelf, they help with marketing, PR, production, advertising, packaging, manufacturing, funding, scheduling and a plethora of other duties, it's like an agent or a lawyer representing a client, they get a cut.

[thewolf5]

if everyone wants to know why it's rated a 9.3, it's not because of the hype or for the soul purpose of pleasing "fanboys" it's rated a 9.3 because even with some flaws, this game is ten times better than leisure suit larry's box office bust. :P

[GR8 1]

Naa it won't be overrated because millions of people will still play it online and this site is just stupid, i've got the game and the framerate never drops, the opening is great, theres no graphical glitches what so ever, and the AI is great much better then the first MW. Overall the game is much better the the first and thats saying alot.

[WildArmed]

doubt the game can be overrated.
Its getting solid 9-10s..
and we all know why people are buying Mw2
*hint* its not the campaign

[zack61]

What about the good points ?

[Saaking]

Exactly. This game is unfortunately gonna be rated based on the extreme hype it has behind it. Hopefully, they'll be some real honest reviews, but still. Use reviews to form an opinion, watch gameplay, and read customers reviews. That should help you decide whether or not the game is worth 60 bucks.

[zack61]

Thanks for the tip saaking.

[evrfighter]

Ign or Gamespot have imo not been review sites for a few years now. They are simply another way to advertise games for publishers as long as they are willing to "sponsor" ads on their site.

[Ps_alm3k]

it's the same.........

[slipkoRn]

no,there's a 2 in the end.

[Obama]

Despite the glitches, bad AI, average opening and etc, it still gets 9.3. It's GTA4 all over again I tell ya.

[Mindboggle]

Yh but GTAIV was good and totally deserved the scores in my opinion...

[akaFullMetal]

gta4 in my opinion was a total step backwards. There wasn't an incentive to get money, since all you could do was buy guns, and also the same missions over and over again. I only got as far as 29 percent and was bored to death that I didn't finish it.

In my opinion it should of got more 8's and 8.5's than all those 10's.

[QuackPot]

So MW2 is better than UC2.

When pigs fly.

idiots.

[ps360master]

blasse farben (ps3) = pale color
cod4 ps3 / 360 were identical...what went wrong

[DaTruth]

They always throw that in to flog the PS3, whether it's true or not. Everyone knows the original was the same on both and they are reusing the same engine.

[silverchode]

lot of cons but still has a 9.3 score 0_0

[colonel179]

-Short solo campaign

80/100

-Short solo campaign
-Weak AI
-Linear levels
-Long loading times
-Occasional graphic glitches (clipping)

60/100

[testerg35]

Man.. the game is probably really fun and that's why it got a 9.3. Its funny that PS3 fans always have to complain and then use UC2. You hear the same thing over and over.. biased, double standards, ... but yet somehow UC2 and other PS3 games are some of the highest rated games ever. Not sure how you can get such high ratings from "all" the sites if they are so biased against Sony.

[DaTruth]

"You hear the same thing over and over again"

Because the same thing keeps happening over and over again!

[Nitrowolf2]

were all those a bad point?
I mean when saw that list then i was expecting between 8-9 not over a 9
lol i mean all of those neg and it still got a 9.3.

[DigitalAnalog]

-Short solo campaign
-Weak AI
-Average opening
-Linear levels
-Nothing new in missiondesign
-Long loading times
-Occasional graphic glitches (clipping)
-FPS drops in splitscreen

+ IT'S FRICKIN MODERN WARFARE 2

9.3/10

[Digitaldude]

Hahahahaha.
Pretty much, i can see ign giving it a 10 cause they've turned into Tools.

[N4PS3G]

lol what a bunch of losers

the review has 20 positive points and 5 negative points *one of those 5 it's only for the ps3 version-Blasse Farben= Pale color* so the 360 version only has 4.

http://images.idgentertainm...

and no one can look beyond those 4-5 points and look at the 20 positive ones?

[slipkoRn]

the thing is that those points are important to have in the game.

[DaTruth]

That is like a 20-25% reduction. Score 7.5-8.0.

I don't know why you think that helps your argument!

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

All those bad points and it still gets a 9.3/10??? WTF!!! ;-D

For £45 it should be PERFECT!!!

[spongeboob]

So all those negatives and still a 9.3. WOW! Talk about BS. If it where a PS3 exclusive it would have received a 7/10.

[Anti-Fanboyer]

just for credibility.

"Oh its MW2, I have to give a higher score "

I can't wait to see the rating for the unbiased reviewers who don't who fall for hypes. O wait...

[Kakihara]

I have no interest in this game either way but c'mon, there's a ton of positive points there too. The bias of the person who submitted this is too obvious.

[neonlight45]

Such a shame IW, I thought you were better than this.

[criticalkare]

Short campaign as COD4 short?

[Inferno]

I'll be waiting BF:BC 2

[WildArmed]

thats quite a wait. You can always sell Mw2. Gamestop usually has a high buy-back value for games like MW2

[Inferno]

Demon's Souls alone will keep me busy for weeks.
And I have yet to Platinum NGS2 (gonna take forever) and Uncharted 2
not to mention Dragon Age, AC II and GoW Collection.
In other words, I totally have no time for MW2.

[WildArmed]

oh man i envy you :)
so many games.
I've been playing DS from launch date (and still loving it!)
Got my plat and still gaming strong. DS probably will last me to December. Then I'll be picking up U2AT (yes i know im sad)

College is killing my gaming budget. Hopefuly i'll pick up MW2 in the bargain bin... or might as well preorder Bad company 2 for that beta! 5 bucks = multiplayer sounds like a good deal!
btw, Does Gamestop offer the beta for that?

[Cryptech]

BFBC2 will come out right when everyone is getting tired of MW2. It will be the fresh, mean beeotch on the block and will knock us all out putting MW2 to shame.

[NotoriousWarrior]

@ ps360master and N4PS3G - that one point doesn't seem to be a that different as they gave everything the same score.

The game will be excellent, i don't care about the story mode and will play online only. EVERYONE knows this game will get better scores than the game deserves but that doesn't mean that its only because of the hype. i would give this games online a high rating alone from what i have seen and knowing that it plays the same or better than MW is something that should not change.

[ps360master]

oooooo i find 9.3 to be a excellent score. ill be playing it online nonstop

[rukia_chan]

Short solo campaign
-Weak AI
-Average opening
-Linear levels
-Nothing new in missiondesign
-Long loading times
-Occasional graphic glitches (clipping)
-FPS drops in splitscreen
-----------------------

confirmed this game is sh*t!!

[WildArmed]

correction: this game is THE sh1t

[Ghostflight]

It's still going to sell s**tloads due to the Hype.

[divideby0]

whoa....guess I keep playing MAG and the upcoming BC2 beta

[ablecain]

How in the world can a review basically trash the single player campaign and still give the game a 9.3? What a joke

[AliTheBrit19]

-Short solo campaign

:(

AGAIN!?

[komp]

If it is on the XBOX and the PS3 then it will be gimped to fit the XBOX. Its standard these days. Shameful as it is.

[AliTheBrit19]

^^ Oh please

You actually think that MW2 short campaign is down to it being "gimped" for the 360?

Holy crap you're stupid

[WildArmed]

360 or not.
IW's concentration was on the Multiplayer.. because God knows that CoD4 wouldnt be anything w/o it.
And the people that are buying mw2 isnt for the compaign.
IW chose to allocate its resources more to MP.. and i respect that.. Coz i have always hated COD campaigns :) (and honestly i dont see that changing)
but i do always love the epic endings!

I prefer more controlled battles where you know what the fuk is going on.. like ME, Uncharted, GeOW, MGS4.. i can keep going. I dont like battles where half the time i dont know where the fuk I'm being shot from lol

[Chnswdchldrn]

Pro's: LOL ITS A NEW CALL OF DUTY AUTO 10

Con's are each like .1 subtracted from that auto 10, this is how all reviewers are gonna do it, unfortunately. oh and when the IGN review comes, will anyone else help me create a $hit storm if the score on graphics is above a 9?

[WildArmed]

excuse: we compare graphics its franchise now.. not to EVERYTHING thing in the gaming library =/

I'm more keen to find out what L4D2 gets 4 graphics.
I love that game, but its not pretty on the eyes.

[peeps]

lmao how can they give that list which is only negatives and give it a 9.3??

also lame article lol shouldn't someone have translated it before posting...

[meetajhu]

OMG how much is activision paying reviewers for giving good score! People i'll tell ya this game sucks to the core man! A word from a FPS soul. This game will make PC gaming die. Pls don't support... And it has nothing new from the COD 4. Same old game,dumb A.I,short campaign,1.2% improvement in gfx(snow,radar) and worst part is your going to face the same old enemies nothing new,higher the difficulty more accurate enemies become(WOW not intelligent? My CS bots are way better). I can keep complaining about this. People trust me on this one!This game is the Joke of this generation. Over-hyped piece of sh**

[crazyturkey]

is not gone still?................sigh.... .....I'm leaning more towards passing on this game. Does the game look a lot better than the first MW at least? Is the multiplayer more balanced with the kill streek awards?

[WildArmed]

I'd try out the MP b4 passing up Mw2.
It the strongest aspect of mw2.
Um.. i bet there isnt gonna be a demo =/ so.. try renting it?

[retrofly]

Whoever posted this review is a bias r'tard. If you actually click he link, the review gives +'s and -'s for every aspect of the game.

I wonder why all the positive marks weren't put in the title?

[Feral Gamer]

Attn: Genesis2oo9, submitting an article which lists all the negative things about a game in the preview is an epic fail. You're only doing it for hits. Also, directing everyone to the last page of an article is also a fail. They should be directed to the first page.

Also, on the last page of your submission, there are 20 positive things listed in the review and only 5 negative things listed. Where'd you get the list in the preview of the article? You list 8 things wrong

Also submissions should be in English

[Barragan]

kudos

[Barragan]

is a magnet for ps3 fanboy attacks, they have more agrees on their fanboy attacks against the game on its own article than defenders of the game on its own subject, modern warfare 2 article=free invitation for ps3 fanboy attacks games of massive success always drag in this much hate, thats why no ps3 games dont get this much hate, cause it wasnt nearly as sucessful as mw2

[Digitaldude]

Lol Wow, at least the identified the issues but dditn reflect that in its score.

[tatotiburon]

did you even watch the magazine scan?...or maybe german is a little hard for you

[XDF]

Thanks for pointing out the 4 negatives, I will be looking for them when I play the game this Tuesday. :)

[gman7722]

I also have the game early and could not agree less with this pessimistic review. All the negative points that they state are so insignificant, the game is freakin amazing! I'm not COD lover or anything, I just consider myself a gamer who trys to play the best games and this one is up there for me. Please try the game for yourself, you will be very happy you did. Great job IW.

[fatstarr]

well reviews aside the game is great

it plays just like 4

some minor graphics upgrade like the cars from part 4 were ps2 like now they are ps2 like with a nice shine over it to give it a next gen look.

the story mode even tho its like short is epic iw really has good imaginations

Also Agree with ^^^ hes totally right even tho iw fckd pc gamers over and such the game is a masterpiece and the story draws you in man!

and the ending is bummy! but it plays just like 4 and multiplayer is worth it.

all the guns have nice customizations. so the multiplayer if it isnt screwed will be great. and co op seems on railey but fun.

[kevinberger]

You damn babies. crying about how if it was a PS3 exclusive it would score low. What the Hell is wrong with you? UC/UC2, both Ratchets, DSouls, Infamous, KZ2, MGS4, LBP, R1 and 2 all received 8 through 10s. So shut up and quit your crying there is no bias, you are all like Cleveland Brown fans saying the world is against you and yet your team just sucks. Seriously get therapy

[EdFry]

No one is looking for innovation, they just want an excuse to get off of Call of Duty 4; In comes Modern Warfare 2. They don't care about everything it is lacking, that's not why they are buying it.

I'll admit I know this game isn't worth the 9's or $60 but IW and Activision sure know how to market for their targeted demographic. Can't wait for Zero Punctuation to get their hands on this.

[caffman]

Guess what. Noone has a gun to your head. Don't buy it. Spend your £50 on another game.

[Ghostflight]

FPS are overrated.