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As a parent of a 15, 13 and 11 year old, I was very thankful for the option and warning to avoid the level with disturbing violence. My husband went through the level and because your under cover you are in the midst of a very cruel attack. The sounds and images are definitely disturbing. Whether you choose to act with them or not, the ending is the same. We verified that and choosing to avoid the level altogether does not affect the outcome of the game. We have a blast fighting eachother and love the amazing graphics on the maps. I like being able to upgrade my weapons as I increase my skill. I can't make myself a girl, though. While I listed not being able to climb on everything and anything (as you do on Halo maps - which I love) there are still some fun and unexpected areas you can find to climb up and snipe from (which is the main gist of my gamer strategy considering my boys skills are far beyond my capabilities! lol). My only other complaint/wish is that we could go live and play together, as we do on Halo.
What's great about it: Amazing graphics. Great storyline. Option to avoid level with disturbing violence.
What's not so great: Can't 'climb around' as easily and on everything as I do on Halo.
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from San Diego, CA
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 picks up sometime after Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. If you didn't finish that campaign, you may be a little lost as the brief recap at the start of MW2 does little to fill in the gaps. If you have beaten, and remember, the story from COD4, then you're in for a great story that is made so by the impressive presentation. Infinity Ward has approached each level with great care and attention to detail, providing cinematic flair at almost every turn while maintaining the perspective of the player, which helps to keep the player immersed at all times. The controls are the same as COD4 and are as responsive and pinpoint as ever.
Spec Ops is a blast with a friend.
Multiplayer is improved over COD4 with customizable killstreaks and different perks. The game is extremely balanced. Every weapon and every perk has its counter. Prestige mode returns with the added benefit of allowing the player to gain another Create-a-class slot for every other Prestige level gained, with a total of 10 Create-a-class slots by the 10th Prestige level. The multiplayer alone has legs, with an all around good collection of maps, multiple playlists with different rules, and the assortment of weapons and attachments. Infinity Ward's design of the multiplayer will also keep you coming back as it has micro-unlocks, whether it be rank promotion, new weapons, new weapon attachments, new emblems, new callsigns, new killstreaks, or just challenge unlocks, you'll be coming back just to hear the sound of something getting accomplished. Achievement and trophy buffs will be pleased.
Don't forget, DLC is coming sometime in Spring.
Get the game, it's a lot of bang for your buck.
What's great about it: Great story and presentation, slick and responsive controls, Spec Ops and Multiplayer will give the game great legs
What's not so great: Multiplayer experience is variable depending on dedication and skill level and also if you have friends to jump in with
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from Baltimore, MD
The only peeve I have with this game is the Veteran campaign and the campaign in general. With the characters switching every other mission or so, it was a little hard to follow the storyline, but I made it. Also, the Veteran campaign is noticably easier than in Call of Duty 4, or maybe I've just gotten better :D.
The graphics and sound in MW2 are amazing, as is everything else about the game. As the game says, the Spec Ops missions combines the addictiveness of multiplayer with the story and objectives of single player, leading to a great combo. The single player campaign is great, and multiplayer is amazing.
This is definitely the best game of the century. BUY IT!
What's great about it: Great graphics, excellent game.
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from Fort Wayne, IN
Its like three games in one. It is amazing. Single player campaign is like a movie. You never know what's around the next corner. Coop is fun for you and a friend. Multiplayer is Legen....wait for it....Dary!!!! Legendary!!!
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