Under Review - M4 Carbine and M16

Next, we have the two very similar Assault Rifles that are extremely popular, and almost symbolic of the Modern Warfare games.

In terms of technicalities, both the M4 and M16 are exactly the same, the only real difference being the 3-round burst fire of the M16 compared to the full automatic firing of the M4.

As with many of the MW2 Assault rifles, the recoil is not really a problem with either of these guns, but burst firing with the M4 will slightly increase your accuracy, and in turn your chances of racking up the kills. This need not be an issue with the M16, as it is burst fire anyway.

These guns are unlocked fairly early on, the M4 from the start, and the M16 later on at Level 40. The one issue that I have with these rifles is the iron sights. They very much impede sight, are ugly, and I personally find them one of the hardest to use without an optical attachment such as the red dot or holographic sight. You may want to try both and see which you prefer. Personally I enjoy using the holographic sight over the RDS, as it feels a bit more comfortable.

In terms of perks, I enjoy using bling, with a RDS/Holographic sight and a silencer attached to the weapon, with the standard stopping power pro and 3rd tier perk of your choice.

If you would prefer using scavenger, that is also a good option, as it provides unlimited longevity without the need to swap weapons. Range on this weapon is as good as any AR in the game, and can be used from close combat to borderline sniping. If you are a defensive minded player, then the ACOG scope attachment or thermal may be a viable option, but I have never felt the need to use these attachments.

All in all, I think it is up to you if you wish to hold a class slot with these guns, but I do not recommend having one for each, as they are essentially the same thing. It is mostly dependant on whether you refer burst or automating firing.

Hope this helps, and may the force be with you.

Under Review - ACR and AK-47

Ok, these two assault rifles are among the most widely used AR choices in the game, and there is a number of reasons as to why this is. We will start with the ACR.

The ACR is an excellent rifle, both for someone who is newish to the game, or even those with experience under their belts. The recoil is negligible, and so is one of the single most accurate AR options that MW2 provides. The only real difficulty with this weapon is its damage is slightly reduced, meaning that stopping power pro is highly recommended, although not necessarily imperative. Another bonus is that the iron sights on this gun are just as good as any optical attachment, so you have room to move when it comes to attachments. If you do not have scavenger set up as your perk 1, extended mags may be a worthwhile option. I always enjoyed using extended mags and FMJ rounds with my ACR set up. This gun should generally be used for mid-long range combat, and will often come off second best against an SMG close range.

So overall, this gun is very much a worthwhile option, and worth keeping a class slot open for most of the time. Try all the attachments, and let us know what ACR set up you think is the best.

Now onto the AK47.
The AK is another fairly common AR to be found around the multiplayer rounds. It is personally one of the most comfortable guns to use in the game, and just feels fun to use. It does have recoil, however this is only visual (the gun comes back to rest before firing the next shot) for the first 3-4 shots, so burst firing this weapon will ensure excellent accuracy, from across all ranges close to long, however I would recommend this one for closer combat than the ACR for example. Often aiming at the chest of the enemy will result in headshots from the bounce of the rifle itself. In terms of attachments, once again I was more than happy to use the iron sights on this gun, and never really felt the need for any optical attachments on this weapon. But again, the choice is up to you. If you have any set ups that you prefer to use, just let us know.

The big restriction on this weapon however, is it is the last weapon unlock at level 70, and so if you intend on entering prestige on reaching level 70, then make sure you make the most of it while you can.

Once again, I highly recommend keeping a class slot for the AK47, and using it correctly can result in a significant amount of pwnage on your part.

Thanks guys, enjoy and may the force be with you

Knifing Guide for Modern Warfare 2

Ok. I will start with the knife.


The knife, in MW2, is one of the most valuable parts of your kit, and learning to use it well can be incredibly advantageous for anyone playing this game.


I went through an entire prestige tier using only a knife and my USP 45 handgun, which just goes to show how powerful it can actually be.


If you are wanting to shy away from focusing on using guns, and use your knife as essentially a primary weapon, I suggest the following setups:


For speed, use this knife build:


Primary:MP5k (or any other SMG/sniper if you want)

Secondary:USP 45 or Magnum

Equipment: Throwing Knife or Semtex

Perk 1: Marathon Pro

Perk 2: Lightweight Pro

Perk 3: Commando Pro

Deathstreak: Your choice (martyrdom probably offers the best option)


For what is called "Ghosting" (aiming to not be seen at all), use this knife build:


Primary:MP5k (or any other SMG/sniper if you want)

Secondary:USP 45 or Magnum

Equipment: Throwing Knife or Semtex

Perk 1: Marathon Pro

Perk 2: Cold Blooded Pro

Perk 3: Ninja Pro

Deathstreak: Your choice (martyrdom probably offers the best option)


Whether you wish to use tactical knife or not also depends on what you want. Using tactical knife allows you to more efficiently kill, which is very important, but I found that if you use the akimbo attachment for the USP's, the the animation is alot quicker anyway, and i tend to just use that.


Your choice out of these two builds (or any mixture of the two), entirely depends on how you want to play, with speed or invisibility. Using a sniper rifle as your primary will give you a ghillie suit if you think it would help. (Not to forget snipers have the mobility of any SMG).


I personally enjoy using a throwing knife, as killing with it is amazingly satisfying.


Hope this helped, and happy knifing

Welcome to the Modern Warfare 2 Guide!

Hi everyone, here I will be giving a range of hints, tips, strategies, gun tips, reviews and general information about this game.

I will review each gun, and its attachments, each map, and provide general strategies to approach each map across a range of gametypes, and other content Modern Warfare 2 related.

I play on a PS3.

If you have anything you wish for me to provide, just leave a comment and I will be sure to give it a go. Thanks guys