Platforms
- PCNov 10, 20098.1playscore8.616 Critics7.732.4K Players
- PlayStation 3Nov 10, 20098.6playscore8.918 Critics8.520.5K Players
- Xbox 360Nov 10, 20098.8playscore9.017 Critics9.0877K Players
28 critic reviews · 68 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a top-notch shooter with a fun campaign and solid multiplayer offering. The shootouts are sublime and it feels great to play. If you’re going to pick up one multiplayer game this year, there’s a good argument that it should be this one. The reworked perks system and changes to the gunsmith mode show that Infinity Ward and the other developers working on Modern Warfare 2 still understand what makes Call of Duty tick, and it’s a pleasure to watch them work.
Jake Tucker · Nov 01, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Thank goodness for all of its memorable, Michael Bay-style blockbuster moments, because in 2020 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is competing for our attention with its own very impressive reboot. In that light, the generic shooting-gallery gameplay of Modern Warfare 2’s campaign feels dated – after so many games we’re onto the magician’s trick now.
Ryan McCaffrey · Apr 03, 2020 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - Modern Warfare 2's 'story' is just one of a trilogy of game options alongside Spec Ops and Multiplayer (more later). Compared to the original, it's even more far-fetched to the point of being downright preposterous. Not just in the sense that it deals with an apocalyptic vision of the US mainland under siege but also in the twists and turns that afflict the fate of its cast.
George1 · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - In trying to outdo Call Of Duty 4's monstrous set pieces, Modern Warfare 2's narrative becomes cluttered. Despite that though, Modern Warfare 2 is a prime showcase of Infinity Ward's ability to create tight shooting and interesting mission design. It does nothing to drive the genre forward, and it'll fail to surprise you like Call of Duty 4, but it's still absolutely worth playing.
Sammy Barker · Nov 08, 2010 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Modern Warfare 2's competitive multiplayer is still limited compared to modern standards and will likely disappoint many hardcore shooter fans. The high price point sharpens the sting of these restrictions, but the core multiplayer action is still very addictive and very rewarding. The inelegant campaign plot may make you feel like you're just along for the ride, but it is such an intense, roaringly great ride that you will be glad just to have played it. And the cooperative missions provide a uniquely fun angle on the action that rounds out the package superbly, making Modern Warfare 2 thoroughly entertaining and thoroughly rewarding.
Chris Watters · Nov 12, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a game that truly lives up to the title of "Game of the year." It carries itself with the style and swagger of a blockbuster action movie, it remains fully committed to making the player feel exhilarated and satisfied every step of the way, and not once, not ever, does it ever slow down. It's one of the most superbly paced games ever developed, and is packed so full of content and awe-inspiring gameplay that only somebody with standards higher than human comprehension could feel cheated.
Jim Sterling · Nov 12, 2009 Reviewed on X360Read full review - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 takes everything that was great about CoD4 and ramps it up to the next level. With the best multiplayer shooting that money can buy, an incredibly action-packed campaign and plenty of superb two-player co-op levels, this is without a doubt a real contender for game of the year.
Tom Orry · Nov 11, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - With the runaway success of the original MW, much was expected from its sequel. Fortunately, MW2 is a fantastic follow up that doesn't muddle too much with the mixture of success found in the original, but instead just adds some more depth and a much higher level of polish. Whether you're a fan of the original MW or a newcomer to the series, this is easily one of the must-play titles this year.
Adam Brown · Nov 11, 2009 Reviewed on PCRead full review - When you look at the total package, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is hands-down one of the best first-person shooters out there, and a truly amazing offering across any system. With that being said, our score comes with a disclaimer. For those planning to check out everything Modern Warefare 2 has to offer; online competition, full co-op Spec Ops mode, as well as the campaign; you're looking at a no-brainer purchase.
Mark Bozon · Nov 10, 2009 Reviewed on PCRead full review - 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. If you've ever been interested in a first-person shooter, buy this game.
Jeff Gerstmann · Nov 10, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Playing as as Sgt. Gary "Roach" Sanderson, your international squad of elite soldiers battle through harrowing combat scenarios that range from snowy mountaintops in Siberia to the crowded streets of Rio de Janiero, Brazil and beyond, facing a terrorist force hellbent on redefining the boundary lines of today's modern warfare. Players can face the threat alone or with other players in cooperative SpecOps mode. For even more intense combat, take up arms against online foes in enhanced deathmatch warfare on a host of Modern Warfare 2 maps.
Developer: Infinity Ward