Bowling Thinks Stimulus Is Good Value

Rob Bowling has told CVG that he thinks the Stimulus Pack for Modern Warfare 2 is fantastic value, despite it being priced at 1250 MS points (£10.50).

Speaking to the site, the Infinity Ward man said,

These are two of our most popular maps. There’s some of the original ones that you played during the Call Of Duty 4 beta – they were our most popular maps all through the lifespan of Modern Warfare 1. So there’s no question over the mileage our hardcore gamers are going to get out of these maps now that they’re bringing them back into Modern Warfare 2. You get to experience them in a completely unique new way.

Now you get them to play CTF on Crash or Demolition on Overgrown and come up with all these new tactics based on not only the new game types but the new perks, the new equipment and the new kill streaks that you have to take into account when you’re playing now.

When asked about the price he continued,

There’s definitely no doubt in my mind that these maps packs – and [Stimulus'] five maps – are definitely worth the investment. Anybody who buys them and then plays Modern Warfare 2 hardcore online is going to get their money’s worth out of these maps.

I mean, five new locations to Modern Warfare 2, with three of those brand new to the series and each of them offering their own unique kind of gameplay – no matter what kind of play style you have, you’re going to get something out of these maps. I mean, whether you love the objective game based types, you’re going to love Storm. It’s a huge map great for objective-based, big team games.

If you’re a free-for-all kind of guy it’s just all about the basics, you want to put guys down and you don’t want to worry about campers and all that stuff, you’re going to love Salvage – because it’s geared to that type of player. We’re adding a lot of variety and a lot of mileage to multiplayer with this map pack and anyone who buys it is going to see that investment is worthwhile.

We will bring you our impressions of the new maps soon. But what do you think? Have you bought them and do you agree with Mr Bowling that they are worth the cost?

Let us know.