Fight for survival and shoot your way to mission success as the acclaimed Call of Duty franchise makes its triumphant return. Exploding with the realism and intensity that have become the hallmarks of this gripping series, you'll lay waste to your enemies as hails of gunfire erupt. Move out for intense action and make sure you're prepared to answer the Call of Duty.This harrowing sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare thrusts you once more into the haze of battle. Arm yourself with sophisticated tools of destruction and get ready to stare death in the face as you enter a raging conflict. Experience the rigors of battle and struggle against long odds to seize victory. The awesome power of war comes alive in all its grit and glory in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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2007's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare surprised me with its memorable story and set pieces and fantastic multiplayer. For the sequel, Infinity Ward has upped the intensity on the single player, and though the story here is less plausible than that of the first, it's still full of great moments and shocking twists. It's short length is offset by the lack of a single dull moment or sub-par mission. The level of quality and polish on display is second to none.
Not much has to be said about the multiplayer, if you liked Call of Duty 4's multiplayer (and most people did), Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer is bigger and better.
Finally, the addition of the co-op spec ops mode is a lot of fun to play with a friend. Overall, a great package, and one of the best games of the year.
What's great about it: Single player full of memorable moments, great, co-op, best fps multiplayer around
What's not so great: SP is short, but that just means there's no filler here.