In the ever-evolving landscape of first-person shooter games, one constant remains: the presence of beloved maps that define the multiplayer experience. Yet, amidst the vast array of meticulously crafted battlegrounds, there inevitably emerges a selection that garners widespread disdain. Among the esteemed series of Call of Duty titles, the latest installment, Modern Warfare 2, boasts an illustrious collection of maps that have captivated players worldwide. However, within this stellar lineup, one map, in particular, has managed to secure its place among the most hated. It’s time to delve into the realm of Call of Duty to explore the top 5 worst maps in Modern Warfare 2 that have elicited a resounding chorus of frustration and disappointment. Additionally, we uncover the ultimate contender that, has managed to etch its name as the universally loathed battleground across the franchise.
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Modern Warfare 2 Top 5 Worst Maps
5. Black Gold | Modern Warfare 2
Black Gold accommodates various playstyles with its combination of long sightlines for sniper battles and a close-quarters indoor area. The Garages, characterized by open and uncluttered spaces, facilitate smooth and instinctive engagements while providing high vantage points for snipers.
It could have been one of the higher-rating maps among the list of maps Modern Warfare 2 provides, however, the major downside to this map is the lighting – or the lack thereof.
The experience of playing on this map becomes extremely frustrating because of the night vision feature that all players have to play with unless they chose to play in the dark. The night vision goggles allow enemies to spot players from across the map because of the lasers attached to every weapon when aiming.
Gameplay becomes unpredictable, as adversaries can not only focus on the sounds of footsteps but see a direct line, leading the enemy directly to players, adding to the overall challenge and frustration of the game.
4. Pelayo’s Lighthouse | Modern Warfare 2
Amidst the praises bestowed upon Pelayo’s Lighthouse by MW2 players for its atmospheric rain and nighttime setting, a recurring complaint emerged within the Call of Duty community discussing the map: its size.
“I like it, just hate the running around for 2 minutes trying to find where the enemies are at and then getting shot from my own spawn,” the top comment on a Reddit post, commenting on the map and players’ issue with it.
Drawing inspiration from the Estate map in the original Modern Warfare 2, Pelayo’s Lighthouse is perceived to have magnified the size-related issues of its predecessor, according to the sentiments shared by MW2 players.
In general, players express contentment with Pelayo’s Lighthouse. However, their primary grievance lies in the difficulty encountered when traversing the map, wishing for a more seamless navigation experience.
3. Taraq | Modern Warfare 2
Taraq is a uniquely designed map that constrains players to make a choice between adopting a sniper approach along the outskirts or opting for a closer-ranged weapon while remaining confined to the center. There is no middle ground available, forcing a polarized playstyle.
Should one manage to reach the ruins situated in the map’s center without succumbing to long-range gunfire, they are likely to encounter opponents camping at vantage points such as the top of the stairs in the Laundry Shop or within other rooms.
Playing on this map becomes exasperatingly infuriating, as enemies blend seamlessly within the cluttered field of half walls and sand dunes. Gameplay becomes highly unpredictable, with every wall or building potentially concealing an adversary.
2. Shipment | Modern Warfare 2
Shipment stands out as a distinctly terrible map in its own right, deserving a category of its own.
Numerous Modern Warfare 2 players have expressed their weariness with Shipment, asserting that it “spoils Call of Duty” and fails to deliver an enjoyable experience due to its perceived lack of strategic depth.
The frustrations primarily stem from the map’s fast-paced and confined design, with fans bemoaning its suitability solely for grinding purposes.
Players emphasize the map’s tendency to devolve into a cycle of continuous spawning and rapid deaths, as players who enter with the intention of leveling up their weapons find themselves trapped and witnessing a significant decline in their kill-death ratio.
1. Santa Sena Border Crossing | Modern Warfare 2
The topmost hated map in all of Call of Duty is none other than the one map that possesses an amusingly dreadful quality that ironically lends itself to a peculiar form of enjoyment, offering mindless experience.
Scattered with the remnants of vehicles, such as cars, buses, and trucks, its cluttered expanse of gray and brown renders it an exhausting task to discern the whereabouts of fellow combatants.
The frustration only continues to grow when meeting an untimely demise without even glimpsing one’s assailant, as they lie in a prone position beneath a car, effortlessly dispatching unsuspecting victims by targeting their feet. The thrill intensifies further with the presence of spontaneously exploding vehicles, adding an element of whimsy to an otherwise exasperating situation.
With a single path forward and no alternative directions to explore, the most reasonable course of action is to boldly charge ahead until an encounter with an opposing player inevitably occurs.
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