Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Hearts of Iron III
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Hearts of Iron III — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison | Hearts of Iron III Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2009 | August 6, 2009 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Infinity Ward | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publisher | Activison | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ | http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/hearts-of-iron-iii |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter | Strategy |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op |
| 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, GOG |
| 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. | Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista Processor: Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ Memory: 2 GB of RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900 videocard Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card DirectX®: Direct X 9.0 |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 77 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) | 3.5 / 5 (60 ratings) |