I bought it today and have played it for 3 hours or so. I think it is great, better in every way than COD4 (only thing that is a "negative" is if you prefer the modern setting). The Online maps are great, better in everyway than COD4, much easier to steak around because there is more stuff to hide behind. There seems to be more maps, and I dont even think there is a Map Pack yet.
Funny thing is, reviewers. It has a very repspectible 85 or 6 on gameranking, but how can a game that improved upon the awsome COD4 not get a 90+? I know I ign gave it a 92 (exactly what I would give it). I think it suffers from not be an EXCLUSIVE. A PS3 writer most likely likes the PS3, and want to make its exlcusive lineup look better. Same goes for 360. Wii just gets screwed all around. : )
Basically there are more guns, more perks, more lvls, more everything. Also although it does use the same engine as COD4 it does NOT feel like rehash. Different guns, and setting completely. Also the as I have also mentioned the maps are 3x better.... And I thought that COD4s maps were sick nasty.
Well basically my advice would be, if you like COD4 go out and buy this. The difference in the 2 games allows you to keep playing both at the same time.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut
