Assassin’s Creed III vs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Assassin’s Creed III vs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Assassin’s Creed III Ubisoft Entertainment | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 30, 2012 | November 10, 2009 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Ubisoft Montreal | Infinity Ward |
| Publisher | Ubisoft Entertainment | Activison |
| Official Site | http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/ac3/ | http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action | Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 22 hours | 22 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, Xbox 360 Store | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 Processor: 2.60 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E8200 or 2.60 GHz AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 Memory: 2 GB Graphics: 512 MB DirectX® 10—compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)* DirectX®: 10 Hard Drive: 17 GB Sound: DirectX 10—compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended) Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website. Requires a Uplay Account | OS: Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported) Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c Hard Drive: 12GB of free hard drive space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Internet: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation. Co-op/Multiplayer Hosting: To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended. |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 Memory: 4 GB Graphics: 1024 MB DirectX® 10—compliant with Shader Model 5.0 or higher (see supported list)* DirectX®: 10 Hard Drive: 17 GB Sound: DirectX 10–compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended) Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website. Requires a Uplay Account | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 80 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.8 / 5 (2,190 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) |