Hands-on: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer
Joystiq has a page up that has tons of info about MW2, hands-on info compared to those who are just spewing out info without actually having played the game. So definitely read and check out all of the stuff on their page here, and you can read a snippet below:
Warning: There is some "over-hype IW fanboyism" somewhat on this page. It does not seem to be completely unbiased, but still, it keeps pretty much all of the info we have heard in one location along with some extra info also. We will soon find out if this game lives up to the hype or to the hope of their fanboys. I would like it to be good so that I could enjoy another CoD, but for PC players, they may want to wait for a patch or at least until dedicated servers are released before buying this game, or plan on playing the singleplayer to tide you over.
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Almost all of the weapons in the Campaign mode will be available in the Multiplayer modes, and all of your favorites are back (yes, that includes your beloved M4 Carbine). There's a new Launchers category, which includes rocket launchers and the "Thumper" grenade launcher (others were locked), and tons of new weapons like Machine Pistols. With the Akimbo perk, you can dual-wield these and a few other smaller weapons. We asked how many guns were in this game, and we were answered with a very definitive "lots," which we think translates to "more than Modern Warfare 1, thanks for asking."
There's a lot more customization with attachments and paints as well. All of the camo skins are back, with some additions, and attachments, including an under-slung shotgun and a heartbeat sensor for the assault rifle, so you can reenact those creepy moments from Aliens. You can also select a Riot Shield as your main weapon, which protects you from most primary fire. It's wise to crouch while using it though, so you don't get your feet blown off. You can melee attack with the shield (two hits for a kill), although you'll have to switch to a secondary to shoot.
There's also an equipment slot now, which can house a lot more than your normal grenades. You'll now be able to choose things like Semtex, a throwing knife, tactical insertion (a flare that lets you choose where to spawn), or even a Blast Shield, which protects you from explosives and should cut down on the x3 Perk-enabled 'nade fests. The Throwing Knife is a nice addition, giving you a ranged one-hit kill if thrown properly. The good news is that if you miss, you can run over and snag it off the ground and use it again.
There's a lot more customization with attachments and paints as well. All of the camo skins are back, with some additions, and attachments, including an under-slung shotgun and a heartbeat sensor for the assault rifle, so you can reenact those creepy moments from Aliens. You can also select a Riot Shield as your main weapon, which protects you from most primary fire. It's wise to crouch while using it though, so you don't get your feet blown off. You can melee attack with the shield (two hits for a kill), although you'll have to switch to a secondary to shoot.
There's also an equipment slot now, which can house a lot more than your normal grenades. You'll now be able to choose things like Semtex, a throwing knife, tactical insertion (a flare that lets you choose where to spawn), or even a Blast Shield, which protects you from explosives and should cut down on the x3 Perk-enabled 'nade fests. The Throwing Knife is a nice addition, giving you a ranged one-hit kill if thrown properly. The good news is that if you miss, you can run over and snag it off the ground and use it again.
Warning: There is some "over-hype IW fanboyism" somewhat on this page. It does not seem to be completely unbiased, but still, it keeps pretty much all of the info we have heard in one location along with some extra info also. We will soon find out if this game lives up to the hype or to the hope of their fanboys. I would like it to be good so that I could enjoy another CoD, but for PC players, they may want to wait for a patch or at least until dedicated servers are released before buying this game, or plan on playing the singleplayer to tide you over.
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