Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Activison The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Bethesda Softworks
Overview
Release Date November 10, 2009 June 16, 2009
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature Mature
Developer Infinity Ward Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher Activison Bethesda Softworks
Official Site http://modernwarfare2.infinityward.com/ http://www.elderscrolls.com
Gameplay
Genre Shooter RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op Single-player
Perspective First-person First-person, Third-person
Average Playtime 22 hours 5 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store GOG, 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. OS: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64-Bit Processor: 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent Memory: 512 MB Graphics: 128 MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 4.6 GB Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 86 / 100 94 / 100
Community Rating 4.3 / 5 (2,085 ratings) 4.3 / 5 (681 ratings)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 vs The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition: which should you buy?

For Filipino buyers, the choice between Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) depends on your preferred genre and play style. Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter with a 22-hour average playtime, offering single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op modes. It has a Metacritic score of 86 and a community rating of 4.3/5. It requires a broadband connection for multiplayer and activation, and its minimum specs include a 3.2 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and 12 GB storage. Oblivion GOTY is an RPG with a shorter average playtime of 5 hours, single-player only, with first- and third-person perspectives. It boasts a higher Metacritic score of 94 and a community rating of 4.3/5. Its minimum requirements are lower: a 2 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, and 4.6 GB storage. Both are rated Mature and available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, but Oblivion is available on GOG and Steam, while Modern Warfare 2 is on PlayStation Store, Steam, and Xbox stores. For Filipino gamers, if you prefer fast-paced action and online multiplayer, choose Modern Warfare 2. If you enjoy deep RPG exploration and a critically acclaimed single-player experience, choose Oblivion GOTY. Price data is not provided, but both are older titles likely affordable in the Philippines.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has a longer average playtime?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has an average playtime of 22 hours, while The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY has only 5 hours.

Which game has higher Metacritic score?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY has a Metacritic score of 94, higher than Modern Warfare 2's 86.

Which game requires a more powerful PC?

Modern Warfare 2 requires a 3.2 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and 12 GB storage, while Oblivion needs only a 2 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, and 4.6 GB storage.

Which game offers multiplayer modes?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 includes multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op, while Oblivion is single-player only.