Modern Warfare 2 was...alright actually

[Iron Mal]

I'm aware that MW2 threads have been done to death lately but most of them have been angry PC gamers speculating over how this one game represents the ruin of their ways (not literally but you get my point, most of said threads have been centred around people's nit picking of what's been left out rather than the game itself).

I bought it earlier today (for the Xbox) and have played it for a few hours (both single player and online).

My initial thoughts? I'm impressed.

So far it's been a pretty good game, I've shot people, I've been shot at by people, I've been reminded that British SAS members are by far the most dangerous badasses the world has ever known and I've had a good time doing it.

The infinately respawning enemies did get annoying (along with their unhealthy obsession with chucking grenades at me) and multiplayer is still plagued with campers and balance issues like it's predacessor, these things keep it from being a masterful example of how a game should be but weren't big enough concerns to keep me from liking the game overall.

By no means am I expectimg many people to agree with my view but I would like to say one thing, PC gamers have placed this game under scrutny for missing out a few of their favorite things (which essentially makes it a direct twin of the console version in effect) and yet I (on the allegedly 'stripped down' version of the game) still managed to have a great time playing, what's keeping everyone else from doing the same?

 

[irishdude]

I'm aware that MW2 threads have been done to death lately but most of them have been angry PC gamers speculating over how this one game represents the ruin of their ways (not literally but you get my point, most of said threads have been centred around people's nit picking of what's been left out rather than the game itself).

I bought it earlier today (for the Xbox) and have played it for a few hours (both single player and online).

My initial thoughts? I'm impressed.

So far it's been a pretty good game, I've shot people, I've been shot at by people, I've been reminded that British SAS members are by far the most dangerous badasses the world has ever known and I've had a good time doing it.

The infinately respawning enemies did get annoying (along with their unhealthy obsession with chucking grenades at me) and multiplayer is still plagued with campers and balance issues like it's predacessor, these things keep it from being a masterful example of how a game should be but weren't big enough concerns to keep me from liking the game overall.

By no means am I expectimg many people to agree with my view but I would like to say one thing, PC gamers have placed this game under scrutny for missing out a few of their favorite things (which essentially makes it a direct twin of the console version in effect) and yet I (on the allegedly 'stripped down' version of the game) still managed to have a great time playing, what's keeping everyone else from doing the same?[/quote

infinately respawning enemies? did'nt notice that in the ps3/360 versions. IMO they removed that and they dont use grenades as much.

 

[p3t3r]

hey as someone who played the game could you say anything about the winchester 1887 i flipping loved that gun in zombie land

 

[Lowbreed]

Just played about 40mins on PC. NO LAG AT ALL. I was, surprised to say the least. Already hit level 10 though, "Killjoy" "Revenge" "Rescuer". It's kinda ridiculous (I already knew because I played xbox ver, but quite frankly I can own much harder on PC :x)
There is always some starting lag but I don't really mind.
WHAT REALLY GRINDS MY GEARS IS:
The ages between the games, and the short games themselves.

 

[Sassafrass]

infinately respawning enemies? did'nt notice that in the ps3/360 versions. IMO they removed that and they dont use grenades as much.

Nor did I. I mean, I had a couple of grenades decided to roll towards me and killed me but at least they didn't land at my feet like the first MW.
My thoughts: Impressed. Campaign was a bit short but I've got Spec. Ops to play through yet.

 

[dududf]

Just played about 40mins on PC. NO LAG AT ALL.

Uh huh, post a speed test result for some one who'm is 250 miles away, I need to see this before I can believe what you say.

 

[irishdude]

infinately respawning enemies? did'nt notice that in the ps3/360 versions. IMO they removed that and they dont use grenades as much.

Nor did I. I mean, I had a couple of grenades decided to roll towards me and killed me but at least they didn't land at my feet like the first MW.
My thoughts: Impressed. Campaign was a bit short but I've got Spec. Ops to play through yet.

ya i just play most COD games on normal, but finished MW2 on the hardest setting in 6 hours(360)

 

[L33tsauce_Marty]

Just played about 40mins on PC. NO LAG AT ALL.

Uh huh, post a speed test result for some one who'm is 250 miles away, I need to see this before I can believe what you say.

Does it still show ping or that silly bar thing consoles have?

 

[Lowbreed]

Just played about 40mins on PC. NO LAG AT ALL.

Uh huh, post a speed test result for some one who'm is 250 miles away, I need to see this before I can believe what you say.

Does it still show ping or that silly bar thing consoles have?

The bar thing, really don't see the point in it. Hey look guys, we have readily available technology we even implemented in past versions of this franchise. Let's not give it to them.
And to the other guy who quoted me, I don't really have a specific mile range the people I was playing with were in, but its 12:48 (am) so maybe I just got lucky.

No steam achievements yet either it seems. Oh and installing is a ***** 2 (!) dvds. Took my PC about 40 - 50 minutes.

Oh and don't you get the feeling I'm defending them. Fuck them and their choice of taking away dedis, way to ruin a franchise.

EDIT: One more thing: the default keybinding is the most ridiculous shit ever: CTRL for prone, C for crouch, E for knife, Q for special nade (might have E and Q switched around) and 4 for kill streak stuff (kept mashing around on 6 for my god damn UAV).

AND: I didn't like the maps when I played 2v2 last friday (hurr) but now in full 6v6 or whatnot they are really fun.

 

[Serenegoose]

So, is the campaign even shorter than MW1? I'm not interested in the multiplayer.

 

[Infinatex]

I bought it for the multiplayer, so i was pretty impressed when I played a bit of the campaign and it actually held my interest! I may even finish it! Online is a dream come true, every aspect has been improved on, runs smooth, visuals are stunning and throwing knives!!! Time to take a week off work and unlock that AK!

 

[lostclause]

Shouldn't this be in the review section? Anyway, would you say it was worth getting without if I don't use online?

 

[Sassafrass]

So, is the campaign even shorter than MW1? I'm not interested in the multiplayer.

It seems to vary. It took me 4 1/2 hours on Normal bit I've heard 9 hours on Normal too.
But it's more action packed then MW campaign.

 

[Poomanchu745]

This thread is pretty pointless. You bought the game for xbox which never had any issues and everyone knew the game would be good on the consoles. The problem is with the PC version and all the horse shitting around they did with the Multi-player.

 

[You_have_a_name]

Ive not done much on the story, ill complete that on veteran some time next week

but from what ive played of multilayer its the best on-line fps out by ALOT

 

[Undercover]

So far it's been a pretty good game, I've shot people, I've been shot at by people, I've been reminded that British SAS members are by far the most dangerous badasses the world has ever known and I've had a good time doing it.

You've obviously never heard of Canada's JTF2. And that's just the way they like it. I get a chuckle when other countries brag about their elite soldiers like they're the only ones in the world. There's a reason why nobody knows about Joint Task Force 2, they don't want you to.

These guys are so secretive about their training, weapons and operations even Canadian Regular Forces soldiers couldn't tell you much about them and by other countries standards, Canadian soldiers are all special forces. Now imagine what it takes to be in the JTF2... Canada has some of the, if not the best overall trained soldiers in the world and have been named the number 2 most feared army worldwide next to the Israelis.

I know that's gonna piss off some Americans, but the truth hurts. Among our accomplishments we have the best snipers in the world, but its the Canadian's humble nature that prevents us from the bragging and self-aggrandization that other countries exhibit, but I digress. (And yes I'm former military)

I'm really looking forward to playing this game as soon as I can find the time to go get it and play it. So roughly around 2016 I'm guessing...

 

[The_Reviewist_v1legacy]

I think regardless of it just coming out playing it tomorrow is in bad taste as it's Armistice day. (That's Veteran's Day or Remembrance Day to those who may be confused)
I wrote up an editorial about it over at Square Go - http://bit.ly/2WPC5Q

 

[Liverandbacon]

So far it's been a pretty good game, I've shot people, I've been shot at by people, I've been reminded that British SAS members are by far the most dangerous badasses the world has ever known and I've had a good time doing it.

You've obviously never heard of Canada's JTF2. And that's just the way they like it. I get a chuckle when other countries brag about their elite soldiers like they're the only ones in the world. There's a reason why nobody knows about Joint Task Force 2, they don't want you to.

These guys are so secretive about their training, weapons and operations even Canadian Regular Forces soldiers couldn't tell you much about them and by other countries standards, Canadian soldiers are all special forces. Now imagine what it takes to be in the JTF2... Canada has some of the, if not the best overall trained soldiers in the world and have been named the number 2 most feared army worldwide next to the Israelis.

I know that's gonna piss off some Americans, but the truth hurts. Among our accomplishments we have the best snipers in the world, but its the Canadian's humble nature that prevents us from the bragging and self-aggrandization that other countries exhibit, but I digress. (And yes I'm former military)

I'm really looking forward to playing this game as soon as I can find the time to go get it and play it. So roughly around 2016 I'm guessing...

You can't compare Special Operations Forces. Ask any member of any one, and they will say that it's worse than comparing apples and oranges. SOF units have different roles: some are Unconventional Warfare-centric, some Direct Action, some Hostage rescue, etc. Even those that fill the same role can't really be compared, as it varies on a soldier to soldier basis, and all these groups train together anyway. Source: Friends in SOF groups from >1 country. (No bias here).

Edit- Also that post brings to mind the quote "It's hard to be humble when you're as completely amazing as I am, but I always am." Humble nature indeed.