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User Rating: 9 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 PS3
By seaward12 | Review Date:
When you look at the total package, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is hands-down one of the best first-person shooters out there, and a truly amazing offering across any system. With that being said, our score comes with a disclaimer. For those planning to check out everything Modern Warefare 2 has to offer – online competition, full co-op Spec Ops mode, as well as the campaign – you're looking at a no-brainer purchase. For the strictly single player crowd, however, Modern Warfare 2 is surprisingly short, and doesn't live up to the standard set by previous Call of Duty games. The campaign can be completed in as little as four and a half hours, and the missions make better scenarios and moment-to-moment adrenaline rushes than they do a cohesive, well-told story. If you're going solo, you've officially been warned. Look at the complete Modern Warfare 2 experience though, and there's no denying its rightful place at the top.

Presentation: The graphical presentation is great, but campaign's storytelling needs work. Single player is short, and doesn't entirely live up to the Call of Duty standard 8/10

Graphics: What was already an impressive graphical engine has only improved over the last two years. More effects, grander environments, and a truly spectacular overall visual offering. 9.5/10

Sound: Along with graphical design, Modern Warfare 2's audio is upped substantially. Authentic weapon sounds and more in-game chatter mix with a beautiful adaptive score by Hans Zimmer. 10/10

Gameplay: There's no single AC-130 "wow" moment in single player, but it's fun throughout. Special Ops mode and multiplayer are must-play, and completely make the package. 8.5/10

Lasting Appeal: While campaign is short, Spec Ops mode is an awesome addition to the package. Multiplayer is stronger than ever, and truly limitless in replay value 9.5/10

Overall: 9/10

My Verdict: Buy It

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