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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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