Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Left 4 Dead
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs Left 4 Dead — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison | Left 4 Dead Electronic Arts, Valve |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 10, 2009 | November 17, 2008 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Infinity Ward | Valve Software, Turtle Rock Studios |
| Publisher | Activison | Electronic Arts, Valve |
| Official Site | http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ | http://www.l4d.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter | Action, Shooter |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | First-person | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 22 hours | 5 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh | PC, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 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. | Supported OS: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz Memory: 1 GB Graphics: 128 MB, Shader model 2.0, ATI 9600, NVidia 6600 or better Hard Drive: At least 7.5 GB of free space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
| Recommended Requirements | — | Supported OS: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz Memory: 1 GB Graphics: Shader model 3.0, NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 | 89 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) | 4.1 / 5 (1,699 ratings) |