Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Hardened Edition Review

Modern Warfare 2 was released in four different retail versions across the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms: Standard, Hardened, Veteran, and Prestige. The standard version consists of the game and instructional manual, and is the only version available for the Microsoft Windows platform. The Hardened Edition consists of the game and manual (which are packaged in a steel book case), an art book, and a token that allows one to download the original Call of Duty from the Xbox Live Arcade or the PlayStation Store. The Prestige Edition contains all of the elements of the Hardened Edition, but will also include fully-functioning night vision goggles, imprinted with the Modern Warfare 2 logo and a stand modeled after the head of the character "Soap" MacTavish. The goggles are powered by five AA batteries and can see up to 50 feet in absolute darkness

Similar to previous installments within the Call of Duty series, the player assumes the role of various characters during the single-player campaign, changing perspectives throughout the progression of the story.

Each mission features a series of objectives that are displayed on the HUD, which marks the direction of and distance from said objectives. Tasks vary in their requirements, having the player arrive at a particular checkpoint, eliminate enemies in a specified location, stand his/her ground to defend an objective, or plant explosive charges on an enemy installation. The player is accompanied by friendly troops who cannot be issued orders. Laptop computers that contain enemy intelligence appear throughout the campaign and may be collected to unlock several game bonuses.

Mission settings in the game include Afghanistan, Rio de Janeiro, Siberia, and Washington D.C.


The online multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare 2 retains the same experience points and unlockable reward system as that of Call of Duty 4, with game modes that include Free-For-All, Search & Destroy, Demolition, Domination, Team Deathmatch, and Capture The Flag. However, Modern Warfare 2 introduces several new features. Aside from new weapons, equipment, and perks that are now able to be upgraded to "pro versions", 15 different kill streak rewards can be unlocked and selected by the player. Among these is the ability to receive a supply drop after achieving four kills in a row, order a Predator missile strike after five kills, and call in an AC-130 gunship to strike from the sky after 11 kills. Another new feature is the in-game host migration. If a match host leaves the game, the current game no longer ends (as in Call of Duty 4), as a 'host migration delay' allows a new host to be selected and the game to continue on. There is also the addition of an optional third person mode which can be used in certain game types for multiplayer.

In the Xbox 360 version of the game, the party chat system is disabled while the player is playing online in certain playlist types.

The offline (splitscreen and LAN) multiplayer mode still retains the experience and rewards system found online, a first for the series since the system was introduced. However, the rewards are separate from those earned while playing online.

For the PC version, Infinity Ward has decided to implement a new matchmaking service: IWNET working through Steam. This system is nearly identical to the console version of IWNET. Dedicated server support is removed, eliminating the ability for mods or user-created maps to be incorporated. Because the multiplayer aspect runs within Steamworks, the PunkBuster anti-cheat system utilized in previous titles has been replaced by VAC. In addition, the PC version shares the same 18-player cap as the console versions (max. 9 vs. 9 matches). Such decisions have created some controversy amongst the PC community.

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[godzillajrp805]

Should I get the regular edition or the hardened edition? Please reply

[MilargoCorp]

@godzillajrp805 If you're a fan of the series (Or just getting into it as it contains Call of Duty Classic) I suggest you obtain the hardend edition, you can see the contents included in the hardend edition in the video.

[idontcaremovies]

i got this for 20 bucks at my retailer and it was new! :D i was so exited

[Fireaspider]

WTF COD BO & COD MW3 HARDENED EDITION COAST 100 $

but MW2 COAST ONLY 80 $ !!!????

[gamerspartans]

@FabyeZz  no

[FabyeZz]

I herad in the hardened edition is only multiplayer is that true ? 0_o

[poool157]

So COD Classic was later released as DLC on the store, so do you think the same will happen with Black Ops Waw classic zombie maps??

[playerwinner1]

@godzillajrp805 get both if u have the money

[NotGoinDown]

@4plytoiletguy LOL you got ripped hard, have you ever looked at ebay or Amazon? Brand new for 30-35.

[TehBuddaChris]

What if my uncle bought it off of eBay for $19 and the game doesn't include the free download and the booklet

[4plytoiletguy]

Ha! I got it new for 55 dollars