Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Presentation: 8.0
The team at DICE went for a more cinematic and epic feel with Bad Company 2 and almost nailed it.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Presentation: 8.5
The graphical presentation is great, but campaign’s storytelling needs work. Single player is short, and doesn’t entirely live up to the Call of Duty standard.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Graphics: 9.0
Those backdrops sure are gorgeous. The destructible environments add to the chaos quite nicely.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Graphics: 10
What was already an impressive graphical engine has only improved over the last two years. More effects, grander environments, and a truly spectacular overall visual offering.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Sound: 9.0
Some fantastic audio samples and above average voice acting.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Sound: 10
Along with graphical design, Modern Warfare 2’s audio is upped substantially. Authentic weapon sounds and more in-game chatter mix with a beautiful adaptive score by Hans Zimmer.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Gameplay: 9.0
Solid shooting mechanics and an excellent approach to multiplayer combat.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Gameplay: 9.0
There’s no single AC-130 “wow” moment in single player, but it’s fun throughout. Special Ops mode and multiplayer are must-play, and completely make the package.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Lasting Appeal: 9.0
This is the kind of multiplayer game you can go back to for months and months without getting bored.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Lasting Appeal: 10
While campaign is short, Spec Ops mode is an awesome addition to the package. Multiplayer is stronger than ever, and truly limitless in replay value.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Overall: A 'Great' 8.9/10
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Overall: An 'Incredible' 9.5/10