Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs L.A. Noire
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs L.A. Noire — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison | L.A. Noire Rockstar Games |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2009 | May 17, 2011 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Infinity Ward | Team Bondi |
| Publisher | Activison | Rockstar Games |
| Official Site | http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ | https://www.rockstargames.com/lanoire/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter | Action, Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 22 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox 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 7 / Windows Vista Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Service Pack 3 Intel CPUs: Core 2.2 GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz AMD CPUs: Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2Ghz RAM: 2GB to 8GB Hard Disk Space: 16GB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB or Radeon HD3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MB Sound: 100% DirectX 9 Compatible Additional: Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and http://www.rockstargames.com/support for current compatibility information. Some system components such as integrated graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher. Additional: Initial activation requires internet connection and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installation required including GameShield IronWrap & Patcher; DirectX, and Microsoft's Windows .NET Framework, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86). |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) | 4.2 / 5 (2,072 ratings) |