Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows XP ou Windows Vista (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 ne sont pas supportés) Processeur : Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz ou AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Processeur ou meilleure Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Carte graphique : NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT comportant 256 Mo de mémoire vidéo ou meilleure ou ATI Radeon 1600XT ou meilleure DirectX® : Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c Disque dur : 12 Go d'espace disque disponible Son : Carte son 100% compatible DirectX 9.0c Internet : Connexion haut débit pour jeu multijoueur et activation. Hébergement Co-op/multijoueur : Pour héberger des match multij
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has captivated players with its engaging gameplay, with 83 positive mentions out of 90, and a strong narrative that has garnered 59 positive mentions out of 61. The game's post-release reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of players leaving positive reviews.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 90 | 83 | 0 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 61 | 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 37 | 17 | 2 | 18 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Performance | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €9.79 (Feb 15, 2018)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,4 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates the praise: 83 positive mentions out of 90
- The story is widely acclaimed: 59 positive mentions out of 61
- Players are heavily invested: 127 players have played for over 25 hours
Weaknesses
- Some players experience bugs: 7 negative mentions out of 8
- Multiplayer mode is divisive: 18 negative mentions out of 37
- Performance issues are reported: 4 negative mentions out of 7
Who is it for?
Fans of first-person shooters and those who enjoy fast-paced action games will likely enjoy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, particularly those who value a strong single-player campaign.
Is Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009) worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 60,649 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
With its engaging gameplay, strong narrative, and high overall player satisfaction, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a standout title in the action genre, despite some minor drawbacks. The game's ability to keep players invested for dozens of hours is a testament to its enduring appeal.
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