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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition

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Let me start by saying that most of the time I am one of the suckers that usually buys limited editions of the games I really want (Halo 3, DJ Hero, Rockband Beatles, GOW2 with Lancer toy, etc.), however most of the time the limited editions are let downs and the trinkets just end up going to storage. Not this time, this has to be one of the best packages I have every purchased!

First the Game: This is a fun game with great single player and multi player modes. I always enjoy the multi player more then the single player and this game does not let me down. You will need a good internet connection to really enjoy the multi player, so make sure you have it otherwise you will get frustrated. Their are plenty of maps and games to enjoy for months to come and I am sure new maps will be available by the time you get sick of the current maps. The new weapons are really cool and adds to the wow factor.

Second the NVG toy: Yes this is a toy, but a very cool toy. Do I need NVG's, NO; however does anyone really need them besides the military. They are fun to play with, they feel really solid and not as cheap as the lancer that came with the GOW2 package. They work well in total darkness and look great on the display head that comes with the package.

You will not be disappointed with this package and not get buyers remorse! Enjoy!

This is another installment of what has turned out to be an amazing franchise. If you are reading this, then you must be one of the few who people on the planet who didn't pick this game up from the release date, you should know this is the best selling game of all time. EVER. This game is one of the most visually stunning games in the Xbox 360's stable of games. From the start, you are immersed into the storyline with a nice array of weapons from which to choose. Also, there is a nice set of non-FPS action sequences where you get to have some diversions (mputain climbing and driving various vehicles just to name a few) so that the game won't become tired and monotonous. The controls are nice and intuitive, the is nothing short of what you would expecy from a bame of this caliber, and the storyline once agains hooks you in from the very start and is excellently written.
However, it is in this aspect of the game where the flaw lies. Even though the game has a great storyline, it is WAY too short. Upon completeing the game, which depending on your skill and the difficulty level you choose you should finish this game in absolutely no longer than 8 hours, the game feels incomplete. Like most huge franchises these days, it is no secret that this game was made with the intention of there being a third installment.
So bearing that in mind, this game is still great. A+ on graphics, controls, multiplayer, sound, variety, and storyline. D minus on length.
As far as this particular Presrige Edition is concerned, yes, you get a bonus download of Call of Duty, you get an art book and a "steel-like" game case and a special "making of" DVD, and yes, last, but most certainly not least, you get the infamous night vision goggles. One word on the NVGs. They work and they work semi-decently. You can see perfectly on front of you almost anything within 10 feet. Outside of that, things start to get fuzzy and not so clear, with probably an extreme mazimum limit of about 40 feet. They are constructed more as a kids' toy, like a "my very first set of NVGs" Tonka toy. They are all plastic, and to be honest, not very well-made. The design for them is more suitible for that of a child, which is ironic, because this set is EXTREMELY delicate and if it were to fall into the hands of a child, it would be broken by day's (or night's, as the case may be) end. The switches contained on the set are: on/off, green/black and white, IR booster on/off (an invisible infared "flashlight" so that the goggles can see farther and make an existing area brighter), a rotary dial for focusing, and a rotary dial for adjusting the viewscreen so that both eyes can properly see one image. The headgear is also very poorly designed and anyone with a head larger than an adolecent will have serious truble making them fit, if at all.
My review for this set is thus: The game is wonderful and obviously a must buy. The download of CoD is a really nice added value. The steel case, the bonus DVD and art book are okay, but not worth spending more than $5 extra. Finally, the NVGs are honestly a disappointment and do not justify the purchase of this package. My recommendation is that you save youself some serious coin and just buy the game all by itself. You can download Call of Duty from Xbox Live, if you really want it, for a little more money. The rest of the items do NOT justify the $80 premium, even including the MW1 download.

I will just say that if you are a huge fan of Modern Warfare 2 than the prestige edition is the way to go. It delivers nice fully functional goggles that not only can be used but can be displayed on a statue of a head. The inclusion of a download for Call of Duty is a nice touch. If your not a big fan of the Modern Warfare than I wouldn't recommend it. I think with some it will have a personal touch.

As for the game, the campaign is short. I was able to beat it on veteran in under 6 hours BUT it was a great experience. Its an experience everyone should have. The cinematic gameplay moments are directed so well. The game replicates everything that Modern Warfare done so well. The story is decent and great acting. The graphics are a sight to behold that shines through the campaign and multiplayer.

I can't say enough about the multiplayer and how they spruced it up. Customizable kill streaks that unlock with experience can range from Harriers, Bombers, multiple different helos, and so on. The game is set up in a way where it gives you more customization not just from you weapons but through your perks. Everything is revamped in a better way.

What about the customizable avatars? They are there and done exactly like that of Street Fighter IV. It even lets you add icons and every match will show a slow mo of the last kill in a match. Its a lot of these little things added that just fleshed out an already well done multiplayer into something even more stellar.

Now on top of that, there is special ops that let you jump into objectives that can range from just killing a slew of enemies, race down a mountain, or disarm bombs. It is pretty challenging and addicting. Some of the objectives can be done solo or with another player. it is an exciting addition that rounds out a great game. I highly recommend this game. It might be short on the campaign side but the multiplayer adds so much from the standard modes of headquarters, team deathmatch, search and destroy and up to new modes that are placed in third person.

Short Campaign with a cool cinematic story and gameplay, fun addicting long multiplayer, and great single and two player special ops mode. A must buy for fans of the series, FPS games, and those who love good multiplayer gameplay.

The campaign game play is great by itself but the story falls apart toward the end. Still it is way better than average and does a good job of engaging the player throughout. Spec-Ops is another issue. I was really looking forward to this 2 player mode. I was hoping this would include a zombie mode or separate missions from the campaign but that is not the case. I hope DLC will add some variety and "out of the box" levels like the airplane hijacker scene at end of CoD 4. The multiplayer is awesome and an overall improvement (if possible) from previous CoD titles. But the inability to have party chat during certain match types is inexcusable, and one is left asking themselves, why? If I get party invites while playing I get booted from match and counts as a loss. I hope IW will patch this soon. I like the maps that shipped with the game except 1 or 2. Overall this is a great package well worth your time. I personally will be playing this almost exclusively till Gears of War 3.

There are so many reviews of this one that I'm going to keep this short and sweet-

This is an awesome upgrade from COD4, but is way more arcade than what I was looking for. The campaign was brilliant! The multi-player was fun, but the levels don't measure up to COD4's multi-player levels.

Very pleased with the prestige edition. Hard to fine before CHRISTMAS but amazon had it got it real fast. The night goggles are very nice something great to have. The game is the best ever.The whole set is great. Very well made.

The single player campaign is awesome. New weapons, new actions, breach moments in slow motion, fantastic graphics and extraordinary storyline. I've seen people complaining about the airport level, but come on, it's a game.

Prestige Edition is worth the money, the only downside is that the NVG require 5 AA batteries, and it doesn't have that info written on the box. They do not recommend the use of rechargeable batteries, and there is a screw to access the batteries compartment. Other than that, it's worth every penny.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition

I've always been curious about night vision googles. With the cheapest ones being around $200 this is a great buy. Not only do you get one of the best military fps. You get a nice little concept art book and a head mount for the googles. I cannot get enough of this game. It is very well done. The co-op special forces missions are so fun to play with a buddy!

The only thing I didn't like about this was the story mode is about 8 hours long. The rubber seal on the googles is a bit loose and the concept art book could have more pages. I also enjoy playing co-op missions and wish the story mode could be 2 player like Gears of War. But nothing is perfect in this world and this is pretty close to it. Expecially for the price. So stop reading this and buy it already.

Overall, the game itself meets the hype. As difficult as that may seem, Modern Warfare 2 more than lives up to the heritage its prequels established in the past decade. Graphics and sounds are top notch, and as of the controls are unrivaled in the FPS arena.

The package really consists of two games: single player and multiplayer. The single player experience is fully of exciting sequences and will give the player all that they can handle and some. The single problem is that it is short and can be finished within a 10 hour period, easily.

The multiplayer is where the game truly shines. There is nothing else on the market that can compare in terms of variety of games offered, amount of players on at all times, depth of weapons and almost infinite amount of combinations and skills, etc.

As for the Prestige Edition over the others....it is up to you. I don't regret getting the NV goggles. They work, are fun to play with, and provide a sense of nostalgia for this big game release.

The single player campaign took me about 7 hours to complete on hardened difficulty(one below the hardest). The special ops (Co-op) missions are A LOT of fun if you've got somebody to play it with. Compared to World at War, the multiplayer is 10x better. Being able to call in helicopters for supply drops and carrying around a Stinger missile to shoot down opponents' helicopters is ridiculously fun. The NVG's that come with the Prestige edition are a fun little accessory, but it's basically like having a camera mounted to your head. They don't weigh much at all, but you've got no depth perception and can't see incredibly far, especially with any light around you.