Modern Warfare 2 was released in 2009, hot on the heels of its wildly popular predecessor, and took the market by storm. This first person shooter showcases an arsenal of the newest and most destructive weapons of present day and offers a diverse array of challenges that will take months for even the most dedicated of gamers to complete. Similar to the original Modern Warfare, it is the online game play that attracts most players, with a upgraded reward system, customizable weapon classes, and a cyclic leveling up that provides for near infinite progress.
The competition in 2010 is tough with new games emerging such as Mag and Battlefield 2 that are very similar, yet allow many more players to compete within a single match. In these cases, unfortunately, the quality of the graphics is compromised in order to allow so many people to participate within a single match. In contrast, these new games offer new abilities and mission types that have persuaded many gamers to switch to these platforms for their first person shooter experiences.
Personally, as a serious gamer myself, I rarely find myself in a position where I have more than eight friends online at once, all looking to play the same type of match on Modern Warfare 2, so although the prospect of 200+ players per match sounds enticing, the practicality is somewhat lacking, especially if I have to give up the high quality HD graphics. In addition, I believe that the core story mode of Modern Warfare 2 is better developed and more challenging than similar modes on these newer games that almost feel like token additions to games exclusively designed for online play. Therefore, I believe that the makers of Modern Warfare 2 paid more attention to the needs of their target audience by crafting a game that can be thoroughly entertaining even for those without an internet connection.
The competition in 2010 is tough with new games emerging such as Mag and Battlefield 2 that are very similar, yet allow many more players to compete within a single match. In these cases, unfortunately, the quality of the graphics is compromised in order to allow so many people to participate within a single match. In contrast, these new games offer new abilities and mission types that have persuaded many gamers to switch to these platforms for their first person shooter experiences.
Personally, as a serious gamer myself, I rarely find myself in a position where I have more than eight friends online at once, all looking to play the same type of match on Modern Warfare 2, so although the prospect of 200+ players per match sounds enticing, the practicality is somewhat lacking, especially if I have to give up the high quality HD graphics. In addition, I believe that the core story mode of Modern Warfare 2 is better developed and more challenging than similar modes on these newer games that almost feel like token additions to games exclusively designed for online play. Therefore, I believe that the makers of Modern Warfare 2 paid more attention to the needs of their target audience by crafting a game that can be thoroughly entertaining even for those without an internet connection.
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