CoD:MW2 Impressions

Let's hear what you think of the game now that it's out?

I went to a local Best Buy at midnight and bought it. Put an hour and a half into the campaign, and then played some multiplayer.

Most will probably want to hear how the multiplayer experience is. For me, it is phenomenal. I don't care what my ping is or isn't. If you've got green bars in game, it is smooth as butter. Shots register perfectly, and character movement is solid.

Games do NOT take long to find, and the game even sees my router as having "Strict NAT" settings... I tried to tweak it but haven't solved it yet, even though UPnP is enabled. The connection system gets better when you loosen up the NAT settings.

I never played CoD4 on PC, but I put a LOT of hours into it on Xbox 360. The 6v6 matches of MW2 feel much more intense so far than CoD4 games did. The map layouts are better suited for a "chaotic" feel. It really is a blast.

And the campaign is just awesome. You just need to play it.

As for performance on my FX, I have all details maxed, no AA, and I'm playing on my 42" 1080p HDTV. It's plays amazingly well, with only a few scenes in campaign slowing down for a few seconds. Multiplayer was perfect. I'll try it on my laptop screen later, but I'm assuming that at 1440x900 I will be able to have at least 2xAA, maybe 4xAA.

 

I'm hearing mixed opinions about the game. Obviously all the review sites got paid $$$ to give it a 9.0+ score. I guess I will find out this afternoon when I buy my copy.

 

are you a 12 year old halo player or you re just high today?

 

You asking him or me

 

I also heard from my two hardcore COD fan friends, who got the game already, that is is VERY good....and yes...I did NOT get paid to make this statement....

 

Disclaimer: This review was written by a Xbox360 gamer and his comments should not be taken to any serious merit on how it compares to the un-nerfed COD4 for the PC.

 

Yeah, I'd prefer a review base on the PC version of the game, most console reviews got over 9.0 or 90%:

http://kotaku.com/5400558/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-review-this-means-war

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Video Games | Modern Warfare 2 | Review

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

 

I'm confused!? You were the Rebel Leader, now you're buying it?

lmao,

Reviews put the SP around 5 hours.... which is ridiculous for $60. I'm waiting to hear more about PC multiplayer, looks like all the maps but one are 6v6 lol. It's not sounding too good so far....

 

Maybe we should save some room in here for other people to share their thoughts on the game after they've played it? As for my CoD4 experience, I was merely trying to compare the feel between the two based on the size of the match, nothing else. I've been playing PC game avidly since 2000. My Xbox was a toy used mostly for Netflix streaming,

If you haven't played it yet, please don't crowd the thread. There are plenty of other places where you can go to complain.

 

I think of the campaign like a movie. Tickets to a theater are damn near 10 bucks. Go see 5 movies, that'll cost ya about $60 with gas. All for about 5-8 hours of entertainment.

So I think $60 isn't bad for a game that gives you a solid 5-7 hours of single player gaming.

Let alone the hours upon hours spent in multiplayer...

 

Um.. I paid $35 for Borderlands, and I have spent over 40 hours in SP and 20+ in multiplayer, and I'm still playing.


Anyways... Back on topic.

 

I'm probably going to go pick it up sometime this weekend after all my exams. That'll keep me busy till Thanksgiving!

Some people need to go easy on Tobuk... He's just sharing his experiences with the game, there's no need to say that his statements are worthless just because he owns a console. Come on.

 

I cancelled my Amazon.com preorder when I read the SP was in the 4.5-5 hour range. I don't play online so SP mode or it's length is important to me

What I'd like to know is what is Spec Ops mode? It sort of sounds like SP based missions but then I read you play it in MP so i'm a little confused by this. Any clarifications?

 

problem is that the SP campaign absolutely SUCKS!!! its just stupid!! Area 51 or whatever that game was called was better!!! Muliplayer sucks as the game changes hosts every time the main host leaves or his pc crashes.

So for $60 your getting no SP and no MP - this game shouldn't have been released in the first place!! its just pointless. I can give it 5/10 max for some nice rendered cut/game scenes, but thats not it. it took me 2h 50min to complete the WHOLE sp campain and probably 30min out of that was cut/games scenes where you have to sit and do nothing.

 

why would even post his console comments here. go to like xbox forum or sth. I personally think he s a troll. the game sucks and its just a matter of hours before the rest of the world finds out about this. Its just inevitable. I wish it wasn't true but the game really isn't that good, especially for $60!! without tax!!

EDIT:
sry everyone, i might be a bit grumpy. I m still a bit mad as this game is simply a joke. its not just slightly bad - its pointless!! Personally i think its the biggest joke in the video game history yet. Even l4d2 feels like a completely new game comparing to this.

 

I would like to know about Spec Ops mode? Also has anyone played Medal of Honor Airborne? It's dropped in price to $14.99 at Amazon.com

 

So far loving it.
Great SP, Fun MP, p2p is fine w/ no lag. Graphics seem better, smooth gameplay, interesting story.... MP is still intense even with 9v9.

No complaints thus far.

 

spec ops is an online coop, you and a friend play through special campaign like missions. i wouldn't be too turned off by a 5 hr single player, put it on veteran and game time will probably double. But you really need to get into the multiplayer scene. Took me a full year before i stopped playing cod 4 online.

 

I am gonna guess that people who were having trouble hosting games like Borderlands and Demigod would have trouble hosting games on MW2 as well?

 

Way too many rude people on XBL have ruined it for me.

 

thanks for the info ignore all the idiots here. they have good reason for not liking the game but they shouldnt be jerks to you for stating how you felt after actually playing the game when they havent.

 

He didn't get MW2 for his console, he said he played MW (CoD4) on console. And let's be reasonable here: even if he did buy it for the console, he's not a troll for sharing his impression of the game - afterall, it is a game that's for both PC and console (both of which are very similar thanks to some changes to the PC version multiplayer).

If you have played the game, then talk about it, explain it, share your own experience and make your own opinions on the game itself; after all, people read this thread because they want to know what players think of the game (after having played it, not after having read some articles about it), not what players think of Tobuk's comments.

 

I think the point about the OP is that he cannot offer a valid point of view regarding MW2 vs MW on PC because he didn't played MW for PC in the first place... So his review, although interesting for guys like him who played the console version and feel they're not being "cheated" with a undergraded version, is not valid for us PC users who want to know if the MP in MW2 su.cks big time vs MP in MW.... And since this is a PC FORUM, i think Deathwinger and WankelRotor have a valid point, even when there's no need to bash the OP...

 

I'm right here with you. Since the multiplayer in the Call of Duty series doesn't do anything for me I can't justify the full price for such a short game. What happened to the days of Quake, or hell even Half-Life. That was a long game and still kept it fresh around every corner.

 

Don't forget the good old UT, get got tired of it.

 

Well I don't see why I need to be "discredited." My only point in comparing COD4 with MW2 was to say that in normal size matches, like 6v6, MW2 is a much more active and intense experience.

I understand that COD4 for PC was different in many ways from the console version, but I'm not trying to make any other comparisons am I? I'm still giving my impressions of the PC version on this PC FORUM. Do you think I'm lost or something? I'm just sharing my impressions, and asking others to do the same. SHEESH, why do people who like this game get the same SH** from people.

So to reiterate, in MW2, matches are exciting. Connections speeds have been perfect for the several hours I played. Matches started quickly, and there was no host swapping. That is not to say that there never will be some issues or annoyances... but overall my session went very smoothly.

 

The review sites aren't getting paid to review the game . . . don't be ridiculous. Your recent comments on this game have been sensational and say 'troll' to me.

That said, leave this thread for MW2 impressions discussion and go to the dedicated server thread if you want to talk about other things. Regardless of what this game is or how it was created, these guys have a right to enjoy it and talk about it without being hounded. Thank you.

 

Bought my pre-ordered copy 2 hours ago and steam is not responding when i am trying to login...I think they were not prepared for the high volume of users coming to install and play COD: MW2! It making me extremely IRATE!

 

Don't worry, the game will taste better once it runs after such long frustration : D

 

I played it for about 4 hours last night. A few things:

1. I never waited more than, well 2 seconds to join a game, it was basically instantaneous.

2. I played 30 games at least, one had a bad host, but other than that I had perfect connection with no lag what-so-ever the whole time I played. I do have a 10mbit line, but I saw no one else complaining about any lag.

3. There are so many attachments for each weapon, so many accomplishments, it would take easily 3-4 times as long to obtain everything as COD4, maybe even longer.

4. It still pretty intense, while I admit adding maybe two or three more players to each team would make it better, but its still a really fun game.

This is all in regards to PC multi-player.

 

The physical copies work via Steam, it's just the D/L's that aren't active until Thursday, right?

 

I just got the game a few hours and I like it slot so far. The graphics look better and the gameplay is great. I really like the campaign so far. It has been very action packed and not too easy.
Now onto the multiplayer. I liked playing small matches in the first one so it's not a big deal for me to have the smaller games. So far I have played 5 or so games and had to migrate hosts once and it was a pain in the . Other than that online has been awesome, I really like the maps. Also finding games is almost instant so that is pretty cool.
Overall I think the game is really good.

 

To anyone who is looking for multi demo :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWmwb0f_iX4

It's from xbox 360, but still shows the gameplay as it is

 

Um, yes please, may I have another. Wow! Can't wait to get my hands on this game.

 

heres my review as it got deleted form the other thread. damn mods!!!.

ok, just got my copy today and wait for it .... the game absolutely sucks!!! I mean properly sucks!!! there are no differences at all between this and COD4. It feels and looks exactly like COD4 but runs even worse since there is a lot of crap on the screen. I say crap as none of the effects look good. COD4 uses effects from COD2 and COD6 uses effects from COD4. So basically the game feels exactly like a 4 year old COD2. same smoke effects and shiet. the new refresh are weapons!!! Also ... the big thing .... SP!! it sucks and is ultra short and just stupid. I have just finished the game on normal settings in 2h;50min from the start of the playing!!! I have a copy of my receipt to prove when I picked it up!!! 3h SP campaign!!? is that!?? and it wasnt even good!!! COD4 sp was miles ahead!! I haven't checked mp yet but it has to be better than Godly to make up for that $60!!! I have never been more pissed in my life. The game is completely rubbish.


ok heres the quick review of the multiplayer .... wait for it!!! it SUCKS !!!!everything you though about how awful it will be, well all those thoughts are true!! the pings arent an issue but the whole p2p system is. When the dude that creates a lobby and then his pc crashed or his connection is interrupted the whole game freezes!!! I will post videos of this tomorrow!! you will get the message: "host migration, plz wait 30sec" until the new host is found. You will be in the middle of shooting and then BOOM!! the whole game stops without your control!! it absolutely sucks my gentleman's area!!! then the whole match making is just stupid. I am never able to find the game I want to!!! this wouldn't be an issue as l4d matchmaking sucks and we still can play it but the p2p host connection will p.i.s.s off 99.99% of people who play multiplyaer on PC. ohhhh man, I m just waiting for someone else to play this so am not the only here complaining for now.lol. Prepare to be ULTRA pissed away by this. I mean to the point you want to use violence on people who created this game. lol. I ve only played like 4 maps for now but they seem fine. Pings are ok-ish. Well you never really know what your ping is - you only get three bars (red, yellow and green - you know which one means what) So its always gonna be the red team vs the green team scenario!! What else can I say!? post your questions and i ll answer. I will have multiple videos coming soon so you ll see for yourself. But ya the multiplayer is killed by IW. Its only a matter of time before everyone of you will get this game and be pissed away. I mean, EVERYTHING what you ve read about, how much this MP sucks - ITS TRUE!! the game play is fine, but the p2p is unacceptable.


EDIT1:
omg, omg, omg!!! I found a vid on youtube!! this is exactly what MP on pc looks like!! except I was getting like 30sec waits cause other people connection sucked.!!! but anyway, THIS IS EXACTLY what the MP looks like on PC!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vym1zdml_4

 

Well that settles it. I'll be enjoying my COD4 for a bit longer.

 

Haha he lies, I have had no such issues on multiplayer. I will upload a video later this week to prove it.

 

I lie? wow, I ll post my videos and then you have to come here to me and beg on your knees for forgiveness!!!

 

Well I remember Farcry 2 had issues like that for a little while and then it went away.

 

Any guys from outside the States can tell us how the MP goes for them? I'm interested in knowing if there's any lag if you're outside NA...

 

What was so bad about that? It's not like the match started over. Obviously it's not as nice as having a dedicated server, but it's not a "OMFG WORLD IS ENDING OMGBBQ!" situation.

 

Just because your having issues doesnt mean everyone else is, like I said I have not had any problems. The game is not complete garbage for that reason.

Anyways, ill just be enjoying my copy over here..

 

I'll be with you after my copy arrives post x-mas. We can start team Cookie Wookie.

 

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=/ specops sounds nice, but I don't think just playing with one friends is all the fun. Now if you could do it with a few people and play as a squad that would be sweet. Be nice if they combined l4d multiplayer with COD.

 

There is no voice chat, correct? I'm still kind of on the fence on this game.

I find that kind of strange to play a fps and to only have access to text chat.

 

There is voice chat, if you have a mic of course.

 

So the PC version is already realesed? why is steams release date NOV 11

 

I don't know about how it works on PC version, but on ps3 you can play spec ops online with a friend, or you can play 2 player split screen. It's got lots of spec ops missions. I've only played about 5 so far but they seem pretty cool.

My favorite so far is one where 1 player is flying the ac130 or whatever it's called and the other player is on the ground. The one in the plane is providing air support cover for the one on the ground. VERY FUN!!

The main problems i have with this game though.. Is the trophies on the ps3 aren't working worth a $hit. This really pi$$es me off. I know good and well that the 360's achievements aren't having any issues.

I know you pc players feel like you guys got the royal shaft on this game, but you guys aren't alone. Us ps3 gamers get it like this on every multi platform too.

The campaign is ok. It's nothing compared to Uncharted 2 or even killzone 2 IMO. It's basically just like COD4 with a few new gameplay features.

The online is fun, it's basically COD4 with many new perks, guns, maps, and customizable features. It also let's you put more than 1 attachment on guns. And you can also put silencers on sniper rifles. Which is pretty cool.

Graphics though just dissapointed me severely. I mean after playing killzone 2 and Uncharted 2 mw2 graphics are just boring and old looking. I really don't even know if they're as good as COD4.

edit*
And voice proximity and a ingame clan system like killzone 2 would have really seemed like a no-brainer. I mean this is a primarily online game.

 

so if the game is bad on PC, is it at all decent on xbox? if not then i'll ditch it completely. i want a new FPS to play since 1.6 seems to have grown too old for me, and i wouldn't mind a console game so my girlfriend could perhaps play as well.