This is a full review of the Modern Warfare 2: Stimulus Package map-pack from gaming website PlanetXbox360.com; with a final recommendation of buy or do not buy.

Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer has had quite a number of players hooked for the last couple months, myself included. So the thought of having new maps to freshen up some of the playlists is a certainly a welcome addition for most. The Stimulus Package which includes five new maps for MW2 released earlier this week adds some much needed variety to playlists, but at what cost? A steep cost in fact, weighing in at a lofty 1200 points ($15). So if you are reading this, you are most likely on the fence as to whether or not these maps are worth the asking price while most of the diehards have already dropped the $15 dollars on the maps. So for those of you thinking before pulling the trigger, let me offer my thoughts. There a five new maps to lay waste upon including Bailout, Crash, Overgrown, Salvage and Storm. Bailout, Salvage and Storm are three brand new maps whereas those of you who played MW1 know that Crash and Overgrown were two of the best maps in MW1, and this definitely remains true. However, I have a complaint with the returning maps. While they are great to be able to play in again, they haven’t been updated at all.

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