Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-07-07
- DMZ mode praised highly
- Multiplayer is solid
- Campaign is engaging
- Settings broken in campaign
- Cheaters and hackers abound
- DMZ mode abandoned
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Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMnegativeWindows 8-11GB VRAMnegative
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 91%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 8%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 28%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 72%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 531
- Negative points
- 1147
- Gameplay points
- 220
- Perf. points
- 60
- Rec. points
- 219
- Misc points
- 3
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
DMZ mode praised
| Players consistently praise DMZ as a fun, great mode that offers weapon unlocks and cooperative play, making it a standout feature. | 35% |
Multiplayer is solid
| Multiplayer is described as enjoyable, polished, and complete, with many players finding it fun and easy to navigate. | 30% |
Campaign is engaging
| The campaign is well-received for its cinematic quality, immersive story, and dynamic missions, often cited as a highlight. | 30% |
Weapon feel satisfying
| Weapons feel realistic and satisfying, with good handling, recoil, and visual feedback contributing to enjoyable combat. | 27% |
Graphics are beautiful
| The game is praised for its great graphics, including day/night cycles, cinematic cutscenes, and overall visual quality. | 24% |
Good game overall
| The game is found to be fun, pleasant, and excellent overall, with positive feedback on gameplay and experience. | 23% |
Many game modes
| A high variety of modes including multiplayer, DMZ, raids, and co-op fit most play styles. | 13% |
Good value on sale
| Players find the game worth purchasing at a discounted price, especially with major sales. | 11% |
Co-op content fun
| Co-op missions and raids are enjoyable, providing peak fun for cooperative play. | 10% |
Great animations and movement
| Animations are praised as best in class, and measured movement is seen as pleasant. | 9% |
Reminds of classic MW
| The game feels like a modern take on classic Modern Warfare games, appealing to long-time fans. | 9% |
Cheaters are few
| Few hackers are encountered, and the game is very enjoyable when cheaters are absent. | 9% |
Variety of weapons
| The game offers a large arsenal of diverse weapons with many attachments, giving players high variety. | 8% |
Smaller file size
| The game has a smaller storage footprint compared to other titles, around 80-85 GB. | 5% |
New mechanics add variety
| New gameplay mechanics keep the experience varied and fresh. | 5% |
Squad characters strong
| The dynamic between Ghost and Soap is appreciated by players. | 5% |
Fun missions with stealth
| Missions offer a good mix of stealth and intense firefights, well-paced. | 5% |
Active multiplayer matchmaking
| Multiplayer remains active with quick matchmaking times. | 5% |