From: Activision Inc.Category: PC & Video Games
List Price: $59.99
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Rating:
Sales Rank: 7
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Genre: Shooter Action Games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 – 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 6.7 x 0.6
Publication Date: November 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Features:
Epic single-player campaign picks up immediately following the thrilling events from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The definitive multiplayer experience returns, with a host of new perks and enhancements
New cooperative SpecOps mode, the perfect combination of Modern Warfare’s single player intensity and the addictive replayability of its multiplayer
Special Ops Mode allows two players, either alone or with a friend, to engage in unique mission play and features split-screen functionality.
`Modern Warfare 2¿ contains new and updated weapons, new weapons attachments, and a variant of the multiplayer weapons customization system from `Call of Duty 4¿, now available in the single player campaign.
Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Modern 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.
Game Features:
Amazon.com Product Description
Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person tactical shooter and the sixth entry in the popular Call of Duty series. True to its name and following the lead of its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, it places players in modern combat settings, as opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of Duty games. This modern approach brings with it new weapons, action and options. Coupled with a variety of gameplay modes including single player, multiplayer and the co-op Special Ops Mode, it is destined to be one of the most popular games of 2009 and a worthy addition to the Call of Duty series. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }
Classic tactical FPS action.
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Customizable multiplayer perk system.
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Diverse in-game environments.
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New weapons and gadgets.
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Story
The storyline of Modern Warfare 2 picks up where the events of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare left off. The ultranationalist Russian leader Zakhaev has been eliminated, but it seems that his lieutenant, Vladimir Makarov, is an even bigger danger. Having made a successful play for power, Intel indicates that he is extending the reach of his influence well beyond the borders of Mother Russia, causing a stir in the international community and prompting the involvement of Task Force 141. Task Force 141 is an elite multinational unit made up of Navy Seals, Delta Force operatives, British SAS and CIA. In the single player campaign you are Sergeant Gary “Roach” Sanderson, with the hero of Call of Duty 4, “Soap” MacTavish, promoted to Captain, making an appearance as an NPC (non-player character) and your commanding officer. The elimination of Makarov and his underlings at any cost is your number one priority, regardless where the fight occurs.
Gameplay
The latest release in arguably the most successful tactical first-person shooter franchise of all-time, gameplay in Modern Warfare 2 follows the same winning and time-tested structure of earlier games in the series. In the single player campaign players are aided by AI squad members as they take on a series of missions aimed at eliminating Ultranationalist forces. Each mission is built around a particular objective, with players utilizing some level of guidance from NPC characters, including “Soap” MacTavish, and aided in navigation by the game’s heads up display (HUD). Along the way players will be able to utilize a wide variety of weaponry and and vehicles, as well as be able to customize weapons with gadgets attached to them.
Also, just as in previous games in the series, Modern Warfare 2 is heavily focused on multiplayer gameplay. The different multiplayer modes, available both in local play and online, contain plenty of customization options and revolve around different strategies ranging from the every man for himself action of “Free-for All,” the classic team-based fun of “Capture the Flag and the tactical, team-oriented action of “Search and Destroy,” just to name a few. Multiplayer modes also feature the “Perk” System that players may be familiar with from earlier in the franchise. Through this system players gain additional abilities, weapons and benefits as they gain experience in combat. This can be done by leveling up, but another important way way is through “kill streaks,” the number of enemies eliminated in succession. These are available beginning with three kills and include the ability to call for supply drops, predator missile strikes, helicopter gunships and many more. Players have the ability to customize in advance which perks will be available at each number and can even gauge their progress towards each at the touch of a button. With an eye towards not making the game too hard for new players the game also features help to players experiencing “death streaks,” multiple consecutive deaths in multiplayer matches.
Special Ops Co-op Mode
Along with a single player mode and multiple multiplayer modes, Modern Warfare 2 also features an unique third main play option, Special Ops Mode. Available both online and in local play, Special Ops Mode is designed to provide a distinct time-based play option, featuring special scenarios not found in other modes in the game and lots of enemies to take on. This mode can be played either alone or with a friend, again either locally or online, with local co-op play including split-screen functionality.
Key Game Features
- Challenging Multiplayer Modes – Modern Warfare 2 will contain a wealth of multiplayer modes including: the every man for himself action of “Free-for All,” the classic team-based fun of “Capture the Flag and the tactical, team-oriented action of “Search and Destroy.”
- Improved AI Enemies – Improved artificial intelligence now allows enemies to attack from virtually any direction as players respawn into the game adding additional challenges.
- An All-new Call of Duty Adventure – Modern Warfare 2 features an all new Call of Duty storyline revolving around the continuing struggles against the Russian rebel group the Ultranationalists, who have found a new and more dangerous leader.
- The ‘Special Ops’ Optional Co-op Mode – “Special Ops” Mode allows two players, either alone or with a friend, to engage in unique mission play and features split-screen functionality.
- Diverse In-game Environments – Battlegrounds traversed in the game range from the lonely, snow-clad mountains of Kazakhstan, to dark tunnels in the Afghanistan and the crowded slums of Rio.
- Nonstop Action – Modern Warfare 2 contains no cutscenes, so players are always engaged in the action, no matter where they are in the game.
- New Breach Gameplay Mechanic – Players can now blaze their own paths through the game by “Breaching” formerly impregnable obstacles like walls and doors with explosives.
- New Gadgets, Weapons and Weapons System Modern Warfare 2 contains many new and updated weapons, new weapons attachments, as well as a variant of the multiplayer weapons customization system from Call of Duty 4, now available in the single player campaign.
- New Perks and Increased Customization – Multiplayer modes feature new perks for leveling up, and for killstreaks and deathstreaks. Those awarded for streaks can customized in advance according to when they become available.
Customer Reviews:
Steven C Isaac (Parts Unknown)
I got this game a few days ago and after almost 20+ hours of play, simply put: I’d like my money back. Lemme’ break this one down for you:
The Campaign: Why even bother including this. If you have any interest in the campaign mode (as i did), dont waste your time. Same short run and gun, all over the place plot as any other COD game. However, this one really has no substance to it at all. I play on what most would consider to be top of line equipment andd as large and clear as my tv is, half the time I had no idea who was friendly and who wasn’t. There are some pretty cool locations and missions but you wont be in them long enough to really enjoy them. Cover system really sucks as you are safe no where. Seriously, I’ve pulled more spin moves to avoid getting hit than Adrian Peterson.
Multiplayer (online): Fun for a few minutes. I get bored with these frag-fest shooter games but hey, millions of fan boys can’t be wrong right… LIterally, I ran around for 10 minutes and either got stabbed or found a grenade wizzing by my head and never even got a chance to pull the trigger. Then i just randomly hurled grenades in the air and like magic got 15 kills. YAWN!!!! I had way more fun with the offline multiplayer at home with some friends.
Sound: Sounds actually not bad. Guns are a little off from the real stuff but thats not such a big thing to me.
Graphics: OK..at most. Choppy looking trees and such and everything still has the “wet shiny” look. Fan boys will say that it looks amazing, I invite them to play Uncharted 2 and truly be amazed.
Bottom Line: I had really high hopes being a big fan of the series but this one just didn’t do it for me. Because of the lack of realism here and crazy all over the place run and gun style, I’ll take Rainbow Six Vegas or Flash Point any day.
Robert K (Wine Country, CA)
Where else can $60 buy you hours, maybe days of addictive entertainment? You have to watch yourself or risk spending too much time at this game. I have no complaints, only accolades. The game gets better each time especially the multi-player mode.
A. Jabbar (Laurel, MD)
This game was assume as the one before it, I played call of duty 4 Modern Warfare and to say the graphics in this game was just as great as the previous one, the story mode was very nice with a spin on the ending which I wasn’t expecting. As always there’s the different levels of difficulty to play the game which wasn’t so bad. You also have special ops you can play with a friend at one, online or you can go at it solo. And last but not lest the multi player is the best part of the game as always but they added call signs and emblems to unlock as you complete the challenges, you also have the kill streak rewards. This game is great and I recommend you get it.
J. Moorhead (Camp Pendleton, CA USA)
They added more weapons, new technology, and a lot more close air support assets from modern warfare 1. Both are great games, but this one keeps all that was good about modern warfare 1 and adds to it! 5 stars without hesitation.
Mrfreeze (MO)
New guns, new customization options for online play, good maps, and a coop mode that’s pretty sweet too! The only thing I would’ve liked was a longer single-player campaign mode, it took 6 or 7 hours to finish, but I guess that’s typical of shooters. Played through on veteran the second time, and liked it a little better.
Overall, the game is excellent – buy it!
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