Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Grand Theft Auto IV
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Grand Theft Auto IV — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison | Grand Theft Auto IV Capcom, Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2009 | April 29, 2008 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Infinity Ward | Rockstar North |
| Publisher | Activison | Capcom, Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive |
| Official Site | http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ | http://www.rockstargames.com/iv |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter | Action, Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Perspective | First-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 22 hours | 10 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store |
| 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. | OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz Memory: 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista Graphics: 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card Hard Drive: 16GB of Hard Disc Space Sound Card: 5.1 Channel Audio Card Other Requirements: Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installations required including Adobe Flash, DirectX, Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.0, Games For Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer. |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) | 4.3 / 5 (3,109 ratings) |