Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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.

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

With a robust variety of playlists in which to ply your deadly trade, Modern Warfare 2's competitive multiplayer is the best in the series and one of the best available on consoles. 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. The cooperative missions provide a uniquely fun angle on the action that rounds out the package superbly, making Modern Warfare 2 thoroughly entertaining, thoroughly rewarding, and thoroughly worth the wait.

There’s not a lot to complain about here. I still disagree with gaining quantitative advantages via perk upgrades in multiplayer, the AI missteps in the single-player are irritating, and the controversy over the lack of PC dedicated servers is a shame. They’re not anywhere near enough to make more than superficial dents in the game’s overall brilliance, though. 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.

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.

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.

This game has so many standout moments of such immersive power, there really is no other experience out there to touch Modern Warfare 2's controlled and entertaining pandemonium. Infinty Ward has skill, panache and big, hanging balls that clang as loud as Big Ben, so much so a the bar has been raised with Modern Warfare 2. Let us all salute it like the good soldiers we are.

Modern Warfare 2 balances the spectacle and silliness of its single-player campaign with a deep, enduring multiplayer core, carefully covering its bases for players of all persuasions. But there is no denying it seeks merely to build upon the successes of its forebear while doing very little to expand its scope or redefine them. Don't be fooled by the airport scene, which reveals a developer trying its hand at something else, without coming close to fully committing to it.

As a sequel, Modern Warfare 2 is more than a worthy successor to its critically acclaimed predecessor. Viewed as a standalone effort, it’s probably one of the most accomplished video games we’ve dissected in years, and one of the most beautiful to boot. Whether it’s the gripping campaign, pulse-pounding multiplayer or immensely rewarding Special Ops, Modern Warfare 2 is an essential purchase regardless of your affiliation with the Call of Duty brand.

El factor sorpresa del primer Modern Warfare ha desaparecido, pero eso no debe distraernos de que su segunda parte es incluso superior a su sobresaliente predecesor. Infinity Ward refina la fórmula del Call of Duty moderno hasta extremos que comienzan a rozar lo insuperable, y establece unos estándares de calidad altísimos para los shooters del futuro.

Modern Warfare 2 es un ganador. Uno de los tres juegos de este año. Así lo calificábamos al principio del texto y 6 extensas páginas después aún lo reafirmamos con más motivo. Infinity Ward ha conseguido un producto que, pese a no diferir mucho del primer Modern Warfare, resulta más pulido, corrigiendo defectos como los puntos de entrada de los enemigos, añadiendo nuevas situaciones, un guión extremo y dando pequeños pasos hacia una excelencia aún mayor.

Vous avez aimé le premier Modern Warfare ? Vous allez adorer cette suite. Cet opus donne dans la surenchère, poussant le genre du FPS-spectacle dans ses derniers retranchements. Avec une mise en scène parfaitement maîtrisée soutenue par une réalisation technique sans faille, Modern Warfare 2 place la barre très haut. En dépit de faiblesses narratives et de quelques mécanismes éculés, le titre constitue bien le blockbuster incontournable de cette fin d'année.

Visualmente arrebatador, MW2 é um jogo de gun porn incessante e excitante nos termos da execução, vingando com determinação no género dos FPS. Não só a Infinity Ward foi capaz de ombrear na comparação com o original como acrescentou um Spec Ops competitivo, aberto ao trabalho de equipa com outro companheiro, ainda que esta partilha de tarefas pudesse ter sido alargada à campanha; outros jogos o fazem. Enquanto experiência multiplayer há material de sobra para pôr a render ao mesmo tempo que se reforçam as habilidades bem ao gosto dos veteranos.

Modern Warfare 2 è quindi un vero e proprio capolavoro per chi è alla ricerca di un'esperienza online da leccarsi i baffi, ma rappresenta un acquisto meno automatico per tutti coloro che non siano interessati al multiplayer e che cerchino un single player che tenga loro compagnia per più tempo. Certo è che per la durata della campagna principale, resterete incollati al monitor, senza dimenticare il plus in termini di longevità rappresentato dalle Operazioni Speciali.

Wat dat betreft biedt MW2 ons meer, betere en mooiere momenten dan Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Maar laatstgenoemde was de game die echte vernieuwing bracht en MW2 nu niet. De campaign is helaas nog steeds aan de korte kant, maar gelukkig is er nu de Spec-Ops modus waaraan je co-op heel wat uurtjes kunt slijten. De multiplayer is uiteraard ook weer van de partij en hier zul je maanden mee aan de slag kunnen. MW2 biedt je dat wat je nog niet beleefd had in het vorige deel. Houd er wel rekening mee dat hier sprake is van een evolutie, en dus geen revolutie.