Reception
Reception | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Aggregator | Score |
GameRankings | (X360) 93.57% (PS3) 93.42% (PC) 87.84% |
Metacritic | (X360) 94/100 (PS3) 94/100 (PC) 86/100 |
Review scores | |
Publication | Score |
1UP.com | A |
Allgame | |
Computer and Video Games | 9.4/10 |
Famitsu | 39/40 |
G4 | |
Game Informer | 9.75/10 |
GamePro | |
GameSpot | 9.0/10 |
GameSpy | |
GamesRadar | 10/10 |
GameTrailers | 9.5/10 |
IGN | 9.5/10 |
Official Xbox Magazine | 9.5/10 |
Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 10/10 |
PC Gamer (UK) | 80% |
PC Gamer (US) | 80% |
TeamXbox | 9.7/10 |
X-Play | |
Destructoid | 9.5/10 |
Joystiq | |
The Escapist | |
The Daily Telegraph | 10/10 |
The Guardian | |
Modern Warfare 2 received critical acclaim from critics, especially its console versions. Positive reviews cite a "compelling story mode, a slick package of mini missions and a multiplayer which is pretty much unparalleled in depth."
1UP.com stated "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". Game Informer noted "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". IGN commented "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". GameTrailers stated "The air of unpredictability and the care that was paid to each separate element puts it in lofty company. The multiplayer hasn't received an overhaul, but considering most shooters are still playing catch-up with Call of Duty 4, the tweaks and twists make it the best multiplayer shooting experience in the industry. Few games manage to meet such high expectations". Computer and Video Games called the game "Loud, epic and incredibly polished, this year's biggest must-have shooter".
Criticisms of the game are directed towards a variety of aspects, but focus on the short length of the single player campaign. IGN's Mark Bozon remarks that the single-player of "Modern Warfare 2 is surprisingly short, and doesn't live up to the standard set by previous Call of Duty games." In addition, many reviewers have complained about the lack of innovation to the formula of the series.
Famitsu named Modern Warfare 2 as the number one game on the top 10 video games sold in 2009, beating games such as Metal Gear Solid 4, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Halo 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV. It also gave the game a score of 39/40, being one of the few Western games released in Japan to have the same score as Grand Theft Auto IV.
The accolades heaped on the title were not limited to gameplay, either—in June 2010, composers Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe were presented with the ASCAP Top Video Game Award for their work on Modern Warfare 2.
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