Modern Warfare 2

[Whos_asking99]

Back on topic.

Minimum specs have been released. Dont seem to be much of an improvement over Cod 4, which is good.

OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c
Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space
Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Internet: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation.
Co-op/Multiplayer Hosting: To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended.

However, Infinity Ward seem to have shot themselves in the foot in the past couple of weeks, they've removed Dedicated Servers and instead have peer-to-peer servers like consoles have. Shit loads of people have canceled their pre-orders, but im not, im sure it will work out fine (plus its the campaign im looking forward to the most)

[Trog Star]

no dedicated servers = FAIL

they didnt even bother to modify the networking.
lasy bastards.

prepair for the worst console port ever

[f3raldu+ch]

but they want us to love their ingenious server browser where you cant pick and choose where exactly you want to play.......

[Whos_asking99]

Must say that I feel for developers when it comes to this kind of thing. Why go to the trouble of coding shit loads more for the PC, when chances are that for every person that buys a copy, theres another two that pirate it. I've made the same point on other forums, but what they make off sales for PC is just gonna be a nice little bonus compared to what their gonna make off consoles, especially when you take into account the 2 collectors edition they get, the limited edition Modern Warfare 2 XBox 360 console, AND the specially branded "Monster Energy Drink" cans (no shit on the last one...http://modernwarfare247.com/news/monste ... ergy-drink).

But in saying that, Call Of Duty did start on the PC format, and for those that have been with it since then, it must feel like a kick to the nuts.

However, my orders still there, and im expecting an enjoyable campaign and also enjoyable multiplayer experience.

I'll be sure to post here about how it goes, regarding to MP and SP anyway, I'm sure it's not all that bad, not as bad as FarCry 2 anyway.

before the patch the server browser was a filthy console port that took ages to do anything when it did anything at all.
now it's just a filthy console port.

Well thats my 2C anyway...

[f3raldu+ch]

http://www.gamearena.com.au/news/read.p ... 5?latest=1

[Whos_asking99]

Interesting article Dutchy, thanks for the link.
But...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is actually the biggest investment Infinity Ward has ever made into the PC version of our games. It’s also the most feature-rich PC version we’ve ever made.

I call bullshit!
If it was, then PC would be getting Hardened Edition and Prestige Edition (although the night vision goggles in the prestige edition are just toys, I would have liked the Hardened Edition)

Although that does also hint that there's something extra in store for PC gamers, only time will tell.
I don't doubt that the new system will work well, I just dont understand why they couldn't keep dedicated servers either.

[Whos_asking99]

Well, I got this game yesterday, just finished off the campaign.

Quite simply....it is amazing. Truly amazing story to it. There's more than several shocks along the way (which I wont reveal LOL).

The graphics look great, and also seems to run smoother than the previous one. The weapons system is a treat, with stacks more bang-bang objects to try, plus there's heaps of variations to them, so there's always something new to try out.

The game itself is intense, after several of the missions I found myself walking away for half hour or so to have a breather, this was no truer than after the mission "No Russian", where you play as an undercover CIA agent and participate in a massacre at an airport. While the option is there to skip this, I suggest that people don't as you wont understand how truly evil the main guy is (although its hard to tell just who's more evil towards the end... )

Theres great variety in the missions, although the mission "Cliffhanger" and "endgame" are the standouts for taking this game to a new level.

The ending suggests that there will definatley be a sequel, to tie up even more loose ends at the end of this game (this is a bloody good parody of "Modern Warfare 3: http://kotaku.com/5401281/the-onion-rev ... -warfare-3)

If you like good fast paced action movies and first person shooters, then you will enjoy what this game has.

I haven't played Multiplayer yet, or the new "Special Ops" mode, but will be sure to let you know how they are as well.

[Jase]

Hmmm, the only thing that worries me is how quickly you finished the campaign. I assume that you haven't gone back and beaten it on the harder difficulties yet? Considering how scripted COD games are, I'd expect a fair length of story line for my hard earned cash.

Also, can you let us know about the online experience. Server options, perks, any changes to gameplay etc

Was this on PC? What specs were you running the game smoothly with?

Jase

[Whos_asking99]

Jase, I'd put the campaign length at maybe a bit longer than COD 4, yes, it could be longer, but they've obviously gone for quality and not quantity. However, the levels are more open, so there are several ways to complete the objectives from what I've seen which would increase the re playability. I played the game on the second hardest difficulty (I forget what that is) and it took me a little over 8 hours, though I have seen people on forums saying they've completed the games in 5-6 hours! , (but they dont mention what difficulty)

There is a new mode called "Special Ops" which are basically short missions that are designed for co-op play, you can however play them single player, but there are some that do require 2 players. Unfortunately to play this in co-op you do need a friend on steam

I just had a brief online game, as you may have read that there are no dedicated servers, only peer-to-peer (so just like console's), the majority of people there had a good connection, with only a few which seemed dodgy. I will check it out a bit more later on and will let you know how it is regarding perks, maps etc. But it all seems to be very stable which must be rare for a game straight after release.

You do need steam to install and play, even for singleplayer.

PC I'm running it on is
Intel E7500 Core 2 Duo 2.93GHZ (stock speed)
512mb 8500gt
2gb RAM

I'll post more details on MP and other things hopefully tomorrow sometime once I've had a decent go of it.

Aaron

[Jase]

Sounds good mate, thanks for the details. The server setup will probably be the clincher for a lot of people.

The more open style gameplay sounds great. As you know, with a lot of the COD4 missions there was only one way to get through a level, limiting it's re-playability.

Good to see that it runs well on an 8500GT, too.

Jase

[Whos_asking99]

Yep, the less-linear levels are a good improvement. Although you still have to complete the same objectives, its nice to be able to go about completing them the way you want.

I was surprised that it runs as well as it does on the 8500GT, surprised....but not complaining.

[Whos_asking99]

Wow...Just had several games of Spec-ops with Vsync. That was an absolute blast! Shitloads better playing those co-op than they are by yourself.

After that, we had a MP game with btKiwi, which was insane fun. I've got shitloads of screenshots from the games, so I will go through them tommorw and post the best ones.

C'mon you lot...get the game! JB Hi-Fi have it for $80, well worth it!

[Whos_asking99]

Here are the screenies I promised, unfortunately I only have the ones from Spec-ops as FRAPS must have packed it in during multiplayer



VSyncs handiwork with the predator




VSyncs good work with the AC130




My first attempt behind the guns of the AC130...didn't end well for V

[f3raldu+ch]

hmmmm...hmmm...hmmm! ok might get this eventually!

[zipr]

You've got me convinced who, now I just to get ahead on my bike repayments....

[Whos_asking99]

Good, glad I convinced someone!

[zipr]

Modern warefare 2 review by zero punctuation

[CC2005]

Who's you are consorting with old legends. Vsync and The Butcher The Kiwi aka Kiwi The Butcher