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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.
Modern Warfare 2 offers epic gameplay, a stunning Spec-Ops mode and a huge amount of adrenaline.
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. And that’s without Spec Ops and Multiplayer.
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artstylegoat
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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gtastan_09239
This game even sells now. it has the goat take on ww3 & its mp is incredible. new fans should buy it for its mp & the campaign remaster for its campaign
10
dbxeno3isreal
My favorite videogame of all time. Most fun multiplayer of all time. GOAT campaign as well

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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Nov 10, 2009
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the defining first person shooter of the current generation and it’s hard to imagine that anyone will better it anytime soon.
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Game Informer
Modern Warfare 2 is a masterpiece of careful iteration, with an unmatched presentation and a well of content that will take months to run dry.
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artstylegoat
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Apr 24, 2026
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gtastan_09239
This game even sells now. it has the goat take on ww3 & its mp is incredible. new fans should buy it for its mp & the campaign remaster for its campaign
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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.
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Digital Chumps
The previous installment was great, but this installment of Call of Duty puts the previous to respectful shame. Packed with the best visuals you've seen on the 360 and fantastic gameplay, you'll have a resonating experience like no other.
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Gamers.at
At first, it may seem as MW2 is not able to surpass or even match its predecessor, but thanks to a mindblowing second half of the singleplayer-part and a solid multiplayer, it’s nevertheless an amazing experience and a definite "must-have" for every shooter fan.
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Everyeye.it
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is must buy game. Infinity Ward, despite innovating the game, had listened to the players, taking the best features of the prequel and adding something new.
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My Gamer
The single player stages are much too linear, the co-op missions are reused from the single player campaign, and the main multiplayer deathmatch style modes are very unbalanced, especially for new players. But like Uncharted 2, MW2 is like an insane action packed movie that you can participate in… too bad the game’s heavy use of scripted events make the player feel like they have do not have any control regarding the out come of the final experience.
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Apr 22, 2026
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dbxeno3isreal
My favorite videogame of all time. Most fun multiplayer of all time. GOAT campaign as well
Oct 20, 2023
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CthylIa
Cool of duty. Historia legazona ein. Só isso mesmo. Cool
Nov 26, 2022
7
21Park
A bit overrated but it's okay in the multiplayer the Campaign is mediocre
Sep 29, 2023
4
Thatonekiller1
Good campaign **** multiplayer it's not fun when everyone is camping and using noob toobs every **** game
Mar 19, 2013
4
guitarmaniac005
I had fun while playing this game with friends, it is undoubtedly exciting and fun to play. I mean who doesn't want to get to the highest level to get the highest selection of guns and demolish your friends? However there were many many many many more downsides than upsides. The online multiplayer was full of prepubescent little boys claiming each one of them has f**ked my mom. They also threaten to hack your account and get you banned, because they all seem to be hacking geniuses...*sarcasm*. The campaign was not as bad as those little **** but I can tell you it was close! You spend the whole campaign trying to chase after this makarov guy, and when you get close.... WOOPS INTERUPTING SHEPARD COMING BY! This guy comes out of nowhere and kills you! and why you may ask? oh yeah... so they can make another game! so in the end you throw a knife in this shepards eye, and you know what you achieve? nothing! the whole campaign was a complete setup for the next game! well done activision!
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SummaryModern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. An entirely new gameplay mode which supports 2-player co-operative play online that is unique from the single player story campaign. Special Ops pits players into a gauntlet of... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
  • PC
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox 360
Nov 10, 2009
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