Modern Warfare 2
is a first-person tactical shooter and the sixth entry in the popular Call of
Duty series. True to its name and following the lead of its predecessor, Call
of Duty: Modern Warfare, it places players in modern combat settings, as
opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of Duty games. This modern
approach brings with it new weapons, action and options. Coupled with a variety
of gameplay modes including single player, multiplayer and the co-op Special
Ops Mode, it is destined to be one of the most popular games of 2009 and a
worthy addition to the Call of Duty series.
Story
The storyline of
Modern Warfare 2 picks up where the events of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
left off. The ultranationalist Russian leader Zakhaev has been eliminated, but
it seems that his lieutenant, Vladimir Makarov, is an even bigger danger.
Having made a successful play for power, Intel indicates that he is extending
the reach of his influence well beyond the borders of Mother Russia, causing a
stir in the international community and prompting the involvement of Task Force
141. Task Force 141 is an elite multinational unit made up of Navy Seals, Delta
Force operatives, British SAS and CIA. In the single player campaign you are
Sergeant Gary "Roach" Sanderson, with the hero of Call of Duty 4,
"Soap" MacTavish, promoted to Captain, making an appearance as an NPC
(non-player character) and your commanding officer. The elimination of Makarov
and his underlings at any cost is your number one priority, regardless where
the fight occurs.
Gameplay
The latest
release in arguably the most successful tactical first-person shooter franchise
of all-time, gameplay in Modern Warfare 2 follows the same winning and
time-tested structure of earlier games in the series. In the single player
campaign players are aided by AI squad members as they take on a series of
missions aimed at eliminating Ultranationalist forces. Each mission is built
around a particular objective, with players utilizing some level of guidance
from NPC characters, including "Soap" MacTavish, and aided in
navigation by the game's heads up display (HUD). Along the way players will be
able to utilize a wide variety of weaponry and and vehicles, as well as be able
to customize weapons with gadgets attached to them.
Also, just as in
previous games in the series, Modern Warfare 2 is heavily focused on
multiplayer gameplay. The different multiplayer modes, available both in local
play and online, contain plenty of customization options and revolve around
different strategies ranging from the every man for himself action of
"Free-for All," the classic team-based fun of "Capture the Flag
and the tactical, team-oriented action of "Search and Destroy," just
to name a few. Multiplayer modes also feature the "Perk" System that
players may be familiar with from earlier in the franchise. Through this system
players gain additional abilities, weapons and benefits as they gain experience
in combat. This can be done by leveling up, but another important way way is
through "kill streaks," the number of enemies eliminated in
succession. These are available beginning with three kills and include the
ability to call for supply drops, predator missile strikes, helicopter gunships
and many more. Players have the ability to customize in advance which perks
will be available at each number and can even gauge their progress towards each
at the touch of a button. With an eye towards not making the game too hard for
new players the game also features help to players experiencing "death streaks,"
multiple consecutive deaths in multiplayer matches.
Special Ops Co-op Mode
Along with a
single player mode and multiple multiplayer modes, Modern Warfare 2 also
features an unique third main play option, Special Ops Mode. Available both
online and in local play, Special Ops Mode is designed to provide a distinct
time-based play option, featuring special scenarios not found in other modes in
the game and lots of enemies to take on. This mode can be played either alone
or with a friend, again either locally or online, with local co-op play
including split-screen functionality.
Features:
Challenging
Multiplayer Modes Modern Warfare 2 will contain a wealth of multiplayer modes
including: the every man for himself action of "Free-for All," the
classic team-based fun of "Capture the Flag and the tactical,
team-oriented action of "Search and Destroy."
Improved AI
Enemies Improved artificial intelligence now allows enemies to attack from
virtually any direction as players respawn into the game adding additional
challenges.
An All-new Call
of Duty Adventure - Modern Warfare 2 features an all new Call of Duty storyline
revolving around the continuing struggles against the Russian rebel group the
Ultranationalists, who have found a new and more dangerous leader.
The 'Special Ops'
Optional Co-op Mode "Special Ops" Mode allows two players, either
alone or with a friend, to engage in unique mission play and features
split-screen functionality.
Diverse In-game
Environments - Battlegrounds traversed in the game range from the lonely,
snow-clad mountains of Kazakhstan, to dark tunnels in the Afghanistan and the crowded slums of Rio.
Nonstop Action -
Modern Warfare 2 contains no cutscenes, so players are always engaged in the
action, no matter where they are in the game.
New Breach
Gameplay Mechanic - Players can now blaze their own paths through the game by
"Breaching" formerly impregnable obstacles like walls and doors with
explosives.
New Gadgets,
Weapons and Weapons System Modern Warfare 2 contains many new and updated
weapons, new weapons attachments, as well as a variant of the multiplayer
weapons customization system from Call of Duty 4, now available in the single
player campaign.
New Perks and
Increased Customization - Multiplayer modes feature new perks for leveling up,
and for killstreaks and deathstreaks. Those awarded for streaks can customized
in advance according to when they become available.
PAL format
This game comes
in a retail pack
