Modern Warfare 2 Review (Xbox Series S)

by Jim Smale · November 8, 2022

For our Modern Warfare 2 Review, we enter a world that is an unprecedented global conflict that brings the return of the iconic Operators of Task Force 141. From small-scale, high-stakes infiltration tactical ops to highly classified missions, players will deploy alongside friends in a truly immersive experience.

Modern Warfare 2 Review Pros:

Incredible graphics.
113.8GB download size with a 22.5GB reserved space requirement.
1000 Gamerscore.
First-person shooter gameplay.
Tutorial pop-ups for all the menus.
The new menu system going for a Netflix/Amazon style with big boxes and swipes.
Much faster loading times.
Controller settings – supports a mouse for aiming, 15 button layouts including custom, flip bumpers, stick layout presets, Invert axis, and sensitivity sliders for everything from mounted turrets to guns to ads and vehicles.
Set up a quick settings menu.
Graphics settings – on-demand texture streaming, world motion blur, weapon motion blur, film grain slider, depth of field, fidelity CAS, fidelity CAS strength slider, a field of view slider for both first and third-person views, and set the safe area of the screen.
17 missions in the campaign.
Mission and difficulty selection.
The cooperative mode has three missions each with a three-star ranking for performance.
Your perks in multiplayer are awarded over time in the game instead of always on.
The campaign story is a really good action flick that is predictable but still a blast.
The story takes in many types of set pieces from the sniper, and vehicle driving to nighttime and breakouts.
As you finish missions in the campaign, you unlock banners, XP boosters, and weapons for multiplayer.
No multiplayer achievements.
Powerful hard-hitting soundtrack and sound effects.