Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison | Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword 2K Games, Aspyr |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2009 | June 24, 2007 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Infinity Ward | Firaxis |
| Publisher | Activison | 2K Games, Aspyr |
| Official Site | http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ | http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/beyondthesword/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter | Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Perspective | First-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 22 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | 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. | Windows 2000 (plus Service Pack 1 or higher), Windows XP Home or Professional (plus Service Pack 1 or higher), or Windows Vista; 1.2GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB video card with hardware T&L (GeForce 2, Radeon 7500 or better), DirectX 7 compatible sound card, 1.7 GB of free hard drive space, DirectX 9.0c (included) Recommended: 1.8GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent (or better), 512 MB RAM, 128 MB video card with DirectX 8 support (pixel and vertex shaders), DirectX 7 compatible sound card, 1.7 GB of free hard drive space, DirectX 9.0c (included) |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) | 3.8 / 5 (162 ratings) |