Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5706 Ratings

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  1. Duoshot
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    They should fire the team who decided it was a good idea to have every second mission in MW3 be a f***ing turret mission. The campaign was storytelling at its worse. It was just as bad if not worse than BF3's campaign, which was put in to show off the Frostbite 2 engine. Even Duke Nukem: Forever had a better story.

    The Multiplayer definitely has the worst maps out of all the Call of    They should fire the team who decided it was a good idea to have every second mission in MW3 be a f***ing turret mission. The campaign was storytelling at its worse. It was just as bad if not worse than BF3's campaign, which was put in to show off the Frostbite 2 engine. Even Duke Nukem: Forever had a better story.

    The Multiplayer definitely has the worst maps out of all the Call of Duties. They are merely the same map but all set in different weather/time zones. The guns are also just as bad. they are all a re-skin of the same gun. All the Assault Rifles have the same fire rate, damage, recoil, etc. Half of them even have the same iron sights for f***s sake, and all of them have the exact sound file for firing. There is no point in unlocking guns, because the first gun is exactly the same as the last unlockable gun. Oh, and what the f*** did they do the ACR. Holy f***.

    Survival mode is fun and a lot better than BO's zombie mode. This is the only redeeming factor for MW3.

    This game looks and sounds like it should've been released in 2007. Or as a DLC. I'm not even comparing it to BF3, because BF3 outshines everything by far, but you need the newest rig to run it. Every single game that's been released in the past 2 years looks and sounds better than this crap.

    If you still plan on buying this game, don't. Either steal it or pirate it, this game is not worth your money.

    0/10. I want my 2 hours of playing this game back.    … Expand
  2. dc42
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    After thinking about the original score I gave this (a zero) I decided to at least be nice and award it a 5. Five because you will have fun (just don't buy it at 60 bucks) but its something we've seen before (and something we'll see in 2012 as Activision ALREADY announced the new one). Some would say, don't fix something that isn't broken but there must be something wrong if people areAfter thinking about the original score I gave this (a zero) I decided to at least be nice and award it a 5. Five because you will have fun (just don't buy it at 60 bucks) but its something we've seen before (and something we'll see in 2012 as Activision ALREADY announced the new one). Some would say, don't fix something that isn't broken but there must be something wrong if people are giving it such a low rating. If you respect the gaming community (by not milking money out of us) we'll respect you, a pretty easy concept to remember… Expand
  3. Nepnep
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    60â
  4. Soini
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Infinity Ward should come up with something new in Call of Duty series and not just pack the old game in the new box and sell it as sequel and sell it for ridiculous high price.
  5. madpistol
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    No ranked dedicated servers, same mechanics as MW2, reused buildings, boring and overused game play, multi-player is stale, engine is dated, graphics are the same as the original Modern Warfare. People are buying into the hype. Not this guy. This game is worth about $20 if that, yet tons of fanboys will continue to buy it. How sad.
  6. DerpyHooves
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    An absolute mess of a game, (using the word 'game' here seems a bit of a stretch). Unbalanced multi-player which is essentially MW2 with slightly different maps, keeping none of MW2's strengths and all it's weaknesses. The single player doesn't fare much better either, it's another 'OH NOEZ MUSLIM TERRORISTS ARE GOINGZ TO BLOW UP AMERICA'. Not thought provoking at all, not different toAn absolute mess of a game, (using the word 'game' here seems a bit of a stretch). Unbalanced multi-player which is essentially MW2 with slightly different maps, keeping none of MW2's strengths and all it's weaknesses. The single player doesn't fare much better either, it's another 'OH NOEZ MUSLIM TERRORISTS ARE GOINGZ TO BLOW UP AMERICA'. Not thought provoking at all, not different to previous games at all.… Expand
  7. vespula
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I live in Russia. you should look at it! Advertizing in russian language, but itself game only in other language. The answer from support: Hello Roman, Thank you for contacting Steam Support. As the storefront shows, the only support languages are: Languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, French
    By the way, Russian words in graffity is all obscene! =) how i can money back??    … Expand
  8. tovrocks
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I've played the 360 and pc version of the game. Its nearly the same, with the difference that you have different controls and better graphics. But the rest is the same:
    It has a short, boring campaign, with some scripted scenes which we already know from the previous games. There is nothing new in this game. No vehicles, no interesting new weapons, no innovative features, it has nearly    I've played the 360 and pc version of the game. Its nearly the same, with the difference that you have different controls and better graphics. But the rest is the same:
    It has a short, boring campaign, with some scripted scenes which we already know from the previous games. There is nothing new in this game. No vehicles, no interesting new weapons, no innovative features, it has nearly the same graphic as the previous games. For such a high price you guess that you are making a good deal. Instead its a update of modern warfare 3 which includes a different title, a new menu and some changes like 2 or 3 new perks, thats all. Most of the maps are recycled from the previous games. It could have been a nice update for 10 bucks but instead it became an overpriced "game". When i played i felt no difference to modern warfare 2 which i played one week ago.    … Expand
  9. lihasmassamasa
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Ah my used to be favorite series returns. MW2 was the first sign that things are going the wrong way, black ops gave a little hope to us pc players (dedi etc) , but MW3 takes it way way back as it wont even work with my connection(student housing connection through university). All the other games work just fine I would not recommend anyone to buy this game as you may not get a working product !
  10. Mongoliat
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    I rate the game a 4 in total (Multiplayer 2, Single Player 6)

    I find the menus very nice and the layout is pretty nice as always. It's easy to get an overview of what you need to do to unlock your next weapons, attachments etc and the new "Lobby Leaderboard" feature gave this part a huge plus. I would still like to see some more Callsigns and Emblems to the game from the Spec Ops part,    I rate the game a 4 in total (Multiplayer 2, Single Player 6)

    I find the menus very nice and the layout is pretty nice as always. It's easy to get an overview of what you need to do to unlock your next weapons, attachments etc and the new "Lobby Leaderboard" feature gave this part a huge plus. I would still like to see some more Callsigns and Emblems to the game from the Spec Ops part, but well... Overachiever is pretty nice.

    The multiplayer gameplay would be great if they hadn't done the exact same thing in their two previous Modern Warfare games. The graphics seems to be somewhere between MW1 and MW2 and the weapons are pretty much the same (except for a huge damage decrease on UMP). This was not what I expected at all and after playing it for some hours I had feeling that I was playing Modern Warfare 2 and not an entirely new game. My personal feelings towards this is that 90% of the game is old content taken from previous games to make a cheap solution to something with great potential.

    The game also has the features Survival Mode and Spec Ops. Every CoD fan knows what this is (I presume), and the Survival Mode is extremely fun to play with your friends. It's split up in difficulty maps, and this works great. The Spec Ops are as they were on MW2 except that they have removed the last few missions with the juggernauts, which makes the Spec Ops overall easier than before. Even though I missed that insane challenge, I had a blast playing through all the missions.

    I rate the game a 4 in total (Multiplayer 2, Single Player 6) and if you consider buying this game, you should only buy it because of Spec Ops, Campaign and Survival Mode - Not because of the multiplayer part.    … Expand
  11. Ojojojoj
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Great single player, weapon sounds absolutly fantastic. And that perfect crisp control only a Carmack powered game engine is capable of, highly recommended.
  12. RavenHU
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    the devs delivered on the promises and mw3 is a great improvement over mw2. mw is a game series so dont expect it to be a completely new game but then again, you dont need to always change things when what you have already works good too. most of the negative reviews come from battlefield players and players who didnt and dont intend to buy mw3 so dont listen to these people. its funny howthe devs delivered on the promises and mw3 is a great improvement over mw2. mw is a game series so dont expect it to be a completely new game but then again, you dont need to always change things when what you have already works good too. most of the negative reviews come from battlefield players and players who didnt and dont intend to buy mw3 so dont listen to these people. its funny how forums and places like this are full of hatred toward the game but it broke sales records and surpasses bf3s sales as well. theres a reason for that, people who like the game are not here commenting but playing and enjoying the game right now!… Expand
  13. Nytrox
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I've been almost a COD fan when the first 4-5 titles came out, i remember playing the second which had a stunning mulitplayer and well-defined maps, then when the 4th came out i literally **** i mean, the weapons were just amazing and the gameplay unique, way different from the first or the second. And activision knew that they could use that formula again, and so they did with WAW, whichI've been almost a COD fan when the first 4-5 titles came out, i remember playing the second which had a stunning mulitplayer and well-defined maps, then when the 4th came out i literally **** i mean, the weapons were just amazing and the gameplay unique, way different from the first or the second. And activision knew that they could use that formula again, and so they did with WAW, which wasnt anything special, but at least added something more, the "Prestige" which can be both boring for a casual player, but fun for someone who spends lots of time on that game, because it can multiply the lenght of the game (i find it kinda stupid, tbh). Same **** happened to MW2, only this time not much changed from the previous title, just different weapons... or not... i mean they all have like 0 recoil and LOADS of damage, what about black ops? Same **** OH WHAT DO WE HAVE NOW? 15 PRESTIGES? Are you nuts? But then here it comes, MW3. A game that just took mw2 and did "CTRL C - CTRL V", LITERALLY. Oh i forgot to talk about the storyline! WAR WAR WAR, [spoiler] you win and everybody is happy except ghost, roach and soap that dies. Activision got some creative minds!… Expand
  14. sonamdisappoint
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Same dam game..thanks for the map pack I guess you cheeky kunts. Will not be purchasing any COD after this garbage. at least the disc makes for a pretty sweet coaster
  15. Ernestei
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    When I saw the first videos I didn't expect much. Now that I have played it, I can say it: this game is just a DLC of MW2. Let's see: the only new thing is the story mode, which includes a new story - of course - but that's all. Gameplay hasn't goy any change, still the same. For example, when you're running and you press the button to prone, the guy simply stops and prones; in Black OpsWhen I saw the first videos I didn't expect much. Now that I have played it, I can say it: this game is just a DLC of MW2. Let's see: the only new thing is the story mode, which includes a new story - of course - but that's all. Gameplay hasn't goy any change, still the same. For example, when you're running and you press the button to prone, the guy simply stops and prones; in Black Ops you'd kind of jump and fall into the ground, they didn't make a simple improvement like that. The graphic engine is just the same, Black Ops graphics were better IMO and they couldn't improve even that. Multiplayer is simply MW 2 but with new maps and new killstreaks, nothing much.

    In conclusion, Infinite Ward wants us to pay for a game which is just a "DLC" of an older one at full price. I didn't bite, hope you won't.    … Expand
  16. animaniacsnurse
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Great game, people just feel the need to complain about anything. It's almost embarrassing how people can't give an honest opinion on a game because they feel like they're being cheated. You still bought the game and you know you're still gonna play the hell out of it.
  17. squalles
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    a ridiculous game... the same game released in 2007 with map pack... same weapons... engine... sounds... everything exactly the same without any changes for the third time... no wonder that the producers have to beg in Twiiter give high marks to him and are creating these users to fake it...
  18. RyanCCY
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I've bought both BF3 and MW3,love both play style of them,Nice game,nice single-player campaign ,nice OST.P.S. i dunno why so many 0 mark on MW3 in Meta-critic user score,the user who gave 0/10 on MW3 also gave 10/10 full mark on BF3,Hey,does this user score is true?or it is a trick by those BF3 fan boy?
  19. SpandexOC
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    Like a lot of people I purchased both BF3 and MW3 and, actually, hoped both would be great games. I guess the Jury is still out on BF3 for me, but it has potential. MW3 however is nothing short of appalling. The 'whack-a-Mole' concept has reached critical mass in this game, there is nothing else. Tie this into a neat little bundle with an aging graphics engine and another UnrealLike a lot of people I purchased both BF3 and MW3 and, actually, hoped both would be great games. I guess the Jury is still out on BF3 for me, but it has potential. MW3 however is nothing short of appalling. The 'whack-a-Mole' concept has reached critical mass in this game, there is nothing else. Tie this into a neat little bundle with an aging graphics engine and another Unreal Tournament style multi-player (yep, no skill, tatics or team work required - can't you just wait for the YouTube glut of auto sniper mega fast hacks..... uh, I mean kills to appear) and what you have is a regurgitated pile of tat.

    Someone wanted to squeeze the last few bucks out of a tired engine and game model. Please no more, in an age where the arguments against piracy are shouted from every moral pulpit perhaps the evangelists should look at what they are providing for sale - quality always provides a decent argument for revenue.

    So its back to BF3, oh and for controversies sake, I still think the last MOH game had the best and most fulfilling multi-player of recent times, its just a shame it did not do SP Whack-a-Mole well enough to please the paid critics.    … Expand
  20. Dabuten_09
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    More of the same ... not innovate anything online server is disgusting.
    The next call of dutty, we will sell it for parts by DLCs. Black ops already half done ...
  21. j2j
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    all right here we go . i am not the best speller and i am not ashame of it, but try understan me.so ok 2 things. we love spc. and SOAP people that play the frist game get atach to him. not the ole smart washted up smart ole man PRICE .dont get me worng i like CP PRICE but we start this thing as SOAP. I BET 80% of the player out there spc fans. not MP . I never play MP .I want a storryall right here we go . i am not the best speller and i am not ashame of it, but try understan me.so ok 2 things. we love spc. and SOAP people that play the frist game get atach to him. not the ole smart washted up smart ole man PRICE .dont get me worng i like CP PRICE but we start this thing as SOAP. I BET 80% of the player out there spc fans. not MP . I never play MP .I want a storry . the storry was /is ok but i want to b soap i want to end this as soap. whell they did wat they want did not listen to the fans heart .so the kill SOAP chiply a shame. as whell as spc.then they want a good score.how meany people play mp.i dont .u can tell me to bo play a sp but this is cod it starded as sp. so y mess it up activision should spend more time on a cod sp cause most people play sp. no wanrer they r getting 0scores and codmwf deserve it just for killing SOAP. tell u wat remake this put us is the shouse of SOAP SAME STORRY AND I WILL GIVE U A 10 **** THE MP… Expand
  22. MrCaca000
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I feel cheated. I played this game last year. Also two years ago. Even three, damn, four years ago! Why the hell, Activi$ion, don't you innovate in this game?! You win so much money each day because of those mindless buyers and you don't even manage to have a proper code nor connection. I'm done with this charade. Count me off from this stupid game.
  23. spartan117gw
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Game had such high expectations. I atleast expected to enjoy it. Campaign is fun but forgettable. spec ops is fun but cheap. the Multiplayer is FAIL. **** maps. **** gameplay. gfx fail. sound design fail. just its a solid piece of **** well back to BF3 even though that game had a flakey campaign atleast the multiplayer of that one rocks.
  24. ElixirBlack
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    Disappointed.

    Graphics are a step back from Black Ops as is the soundtrack. The Black Ops soundtrack and graphics engine were amazing and a leap forward from Modern Warfare 2. I feel like this title lost all that progress and went back to the Modern Warfare 1 engine. Can not get this game to look decent in 1920x1200 even with "native" rendering setting. As far as game type, game play    Disappointed.

    Graphics are a step back from Black Ops as is the soundtrack. The Black Ops soundtrack and graphics engine were amazing and a leap forward from Modern Warfare 2. I feel like this title lost all that progress and went back to the Modern Warfare 1 engine. Can not get this game to look decent in 1920x1200 even with "native" rendering setting. As far as game type, game play is uninspired and, again, takes the franchise back before Black Ops. Feels recycled and overdone.

    Classic example of group think on the dev side-- devs were apparently too pleased with what they had going and did not bother to make a meaningful update. Effectively turned this franchise into a yearly Madden.    … Expand
  25. ERSQ_Scarecrow
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    As a cod fan i can't express how disappointing this game is.I play on pc and again iw have shafted us with there crappy iwnet, peer to peer is for consoles.I'd also add that graphically this game is 4 years out of date but then it was made for the xbox and that is 5+years old games like this should be made for the pc first then dumbed down for the console take BF3 as an example i'm no bigAs a cod fan i can't express how disappointing this game is.I play on pc and again iw have shafted us with there crappy iwnet, peer to peer is for consoles.I'd also add that graphically this game is 4 years out of date but then it was made for the xbox and that is 5+years old games like this should be made for the pc first then dumbed down for the console take BF3 as an example i'm no big fan of the battlefield series but graphically it blows mw3 out of the water and i'd have to say that the multiplayer aspect is so much better than mw3.MW3 is just a lazy development by iw there is no imagination and it is just a re skinned mw2.Can't comment on the single player because i don't buy games for the single player… Expand
  26. Forsaken1Kills
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Battlefied 3 was my main concern this year, but out of the blue I was hooked on COD:MW3. While I am still very much in love with how fresh BF3 has been I can not ignore the value for dollar and refinment of COD:MW3. First of is the single player which is the shortest one yet, but its quality over quanity. If you like Michale Bay movies, and could give two rats ass about story telling thisBattlefied 3 was my main concern this year, but out of the blue I was hooked on COD:MW3. While I am still very much in love with how fresh BF3 has been I can not ignore the value for dollar and refinment of COD:MW3. First of is the single player which is the shortest one yet, but its quality over quanity. If you like Michale Bay movies, and could give two rats ass about story telling this is for you. I have been playing all morning, and all I can say the single player makes you feel like a total bad ass and it takes no prisoners doing so. The visuals, sound, and ammount of content is epic.

    Spec Ops, is the best part of the game but will be probably the least played of the bunch. If you got a buddy to play with this is really a challange, and will put your skills to the test if you are willing to get a 100% in them

    Multiplayer has grown up a lot, and while not on the same size scale as BF3 it offers a different flavor of it. I am not very good at COD MP, but with the support class I given slack for sucking, but rewarded for supporting. That single featuer alone is sensational. I am very please with it, and the fact that you can custom tailor the guns to your liking is awsome.

    COD:MW3 is worth your money, and I really have no clue why all the negative reivews. I own both BF3 and MW3, and I can not say that I like one more over the other, but I can say that I play as of right now MW3 more because it is refined, no cashing, freezing, or funky glitches in the game.    … Expand
  27. Crashgirl
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    The graphics are old and dated, it's more like a map pack than a new game. The peer-to-peer for multi-player ranked servers has got to go!!! If the developer had allowed for ranked dedicated servers (even if it was limited to just the rented servers like BF3), then I would have scored this game much, much higher. I did think some of the game modes were unique and fun, like Team DefenderThe graphics are old and dated, it's more like a map pack than a new game. The peer-to-peer for multi-player ranked servers has got to go!!! If the developer had allowed for ranked dedicated servers (even if it was limited to just the rented servers like BF3), then I would have scored this game much, much higher. I did think some of the game modes were unique and fun, like Team Defender and Kill Confirmed, but not all of those modes can be hard core.… Expand
  28. Reyes_VK
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    This game is the same int pc and consoles, and dont optimice and get advantege of this plataform. Poor graphics, poor sound, the same gameplay, the same engine, its more and expansion of call of duty modern warfare 1.
  29. Sevanteri
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Nothing new, still poor gameplay. Story is uninteresting and really thight tube.
    Graphics are nothing new. The engine is old and doesn't seem to run well on PC. BF3 looks way better and still runs smoother.
  30. L-Purpula
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    well,i dont think its a bad game and i like the campaign...BF3 campainn just like **** gives you much fun the reason is your ADDICTIVE MULTIPLAYER, dynamic and competitive... btw you need good reflexes in this game.
  31. Blitz45
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    same old engine, same multiplayer as before but still a nusaince to play on the PC without feeling like your just playing a ported game from the Xbox. Story is the same and it just feels like i am playing a game that does not care and is just auto pilot: Chase scenes, explosions music all fine and dandy but can we have SOMETHING NEW ?!
  32. archrival
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    All of the Call of Duty titles play very similarly, in fact there is very little difference in the way it plays going way back to the original Call of Duty. Why are people only just figuring this out? Is that a bad thing? Hell no! The game has been tweaked and tuned to perfection along the way. There is a reason why it's the #1 Franchise. Love it or hate it. MW3 runs brilliantly on allAll of the Call of Duty titles play very similarly, in fact there is very little difference in the way it plays going way back to the original Call of Duty. Why are people only just figuring this out? Is that a bad thing? Hell no! The game has been tweaked and tuned to perfection along the way. There is a reason why it's the #1 Franchise. Love it or hate it. MW3 runs brilliantly on all ports and add's some neat features to keep the fans happy. Not to mention the gritty campaign we have all come to appreciate from all of the Call of Duty titles. It's not perfect, dedicated servers and added pc features such as FoV etc would have been nice. However I'm going to give this a 10 to compensate for all the thoughtless 0's I'm seeing. Good job Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer! I look forward to your next installment.… Expand
  33. Exodus1989
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    I held off until I'd played for a while until I wrote this so I could give it my full opinion.
    The engine is exactly the same. Models are copy pasted from MW2. The singleplayer is rout with bugs, poor graphics and mechanic issues. Geometric glitches prevent some movement, team mates cannot hit targets and they push you from cover. The spec ops missions are fairly all right, but the    I held off until I'd played for a while until I wrote this so I could give it my full opinion.
    The engine is exactly the same. Models are copy pasted from MW2. The singleplayer is rout with bugs, poor graphics and mechanic issues. Geometric glitches prevent some movement, team mates cannot hit targets and they push you from cover. The spec ops missions are fairly all right, but the survival mode is really good considering the rest of the game. The multiplayer has been destroyed by the fact that iwnet still exists. Games automatically matchmake with level 50's, and from different countries. It also preferences games over 100ms ping. The game feels very rushed and seems to be because the developers wanted to compete with bf3. They should NOT have attempted to release the game in such a poor state. They should have utilized the PC as the platform of choice so that they could then downsize the graphics etc for consoles. That way the game would have potentially had good competition against BF3. Instead the game is cliche, recycled and carelessly created. Sad, it had potential.    … Expand
  34. Tatsuhiko
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Yeah...I played this game back when it was called Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Activision is the epitome of shovelware since all they do is rehash the same old game, focus on multiplayer, charge 15 bucks per map pack, patch the game for a couple months then ignore it while they work on their next Call of Duty game. No one is going to be playing these games years after it's releaseYeah...I played this game back when it was called Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Activision is the epitome of shovelware since all they do is rehash the same old game, focus on multiplayer, charge 15 bucks per map pack, patch the game for a couple months then ignore it while they work on their next Call of Duty game. No one is going to be playing these games years after it's release because there is always a sequel around the next corner making all the customers sell their old copies and buy the new one. I love it.… Expand
  35. kratos1005
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    A complete disappointment. Nothing has changed. Another addition to the MW2 .
  36. Deacz
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Another fail pc launch, horrible console graphics lends this to be just another map pack. Move on nothing new to see here. Go play black ops or mv2. OR go play a real game that works well on the pc, battlefield 3
  37. Jigsaw
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Dear Glen Schofield,

    Next time you want a high Metacritic score, consider making an original and interesting game. Here's some tips: avoid making the exact same game as you did two years ago; stop re-using textures from previous games; try and create some original graphics; introduce something different in multiplayer; stop using the same old (rubbish) sounds etc etc. In short, stop    Dear Glen Schofield,

    Next time you want a high Metacritic score, consider making an original and interesting game. Here's some tips: avoid making the exact same game as you did two years ago; stop re-using textures from previous games; try and create some original graphics; introduce something different in multiplayer; stop using the same old (rubbish) sounds etc etc.

    In short, stop cashing in on the success of your previous games by making the same thing to sell to the inebriates that can't understand what you're doing, and next time come up with something interesting and original.    … Expand
  38. FlamingSpaz
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Pretty much the game thing as MW2, except for a few new guns and maps. Hell, even the error screens say 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'.

    This game isn't even worth pirating.
  39. cmlbrasil
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Just the same, BF3 its better for now...

    I spend my money for nothing, thanks for the lack of imagination and creativity...

    Please, take a look in the Frost Bite 2 engine, and do some changes!!

    Shameless game!
  40. jjay
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    This game is just so awful I'm cringing at the fact I actually bought this. Its actually embarrassing admitting to you all I bought this game. I used to be a huge fan of MW2 when it came out, never played BF. I pre ordered BF3 before MW2.5 and it is a brilliant game, step above the rest. Its not perfect, it has its flaws but It is great.

    Then I played this...abomination, thats all you can    This game is just so awful I'm cringing at the fact I actually bought this. Its actually embarrassing admitting to you all I bought this game. I used to be a huge fan of MW2 when it came out, never played BF. I pre ordered BF3 before MW2.5 and it is a brilliant game, step above the rest. Its not perfect, it has its flaws but It is great.

    Then I played this...abomination, thats all you can call it. R399 down the drain. This link below is Sledgehammer's Glen Schofield begging for a better user score on metacritic, what was he expecting??

    http://www.examiner.com/console-game-in-minneapolis/modern-warfare-3-dev-begs-for-a-higher-metacritic-score

    Because this game is now linked to my steam account with a few others I cannot sell it again so the games dvd's have now become the most expensive coaster for my beer I have ever bought. At least I'm getting some use out of my money :)

    I think this below video is quite a hoot:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0wfSg_-61FU

    In there is a hilarious piece of commentary, the guy says "Yes it crashed on me once and it then said MW2 has stopped working..." Well to end off I am sincerely hoping that other fellow pc gamers read these reviews and stay away from the game.    … Expand
  41. EVN
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I have bought every copy of COD since COD 4 - after playing MW2, i stopped playing cod all togther. When black ops came out, i thought eh, ill give it was 2nd try. I played the game maybe for 2 weeks. Never even thought of looking up this game. tested it out at my buddies place and saw that game has not changed since MW2. Same old run and gun.
  42. TrueCritic
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    No dedicated servers ranking is a joke. Why did they have to ruin this game? Same game basically as the last two is total bull crap. With all the money they make there is no excuse for a game like this. Waste of $60!!!
  43. DVIJOK
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    A full copy of Modern Warfare 2, except for some missions. Some locations are very similar to what we've seen...................................................................
  44. OceanicCix
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    This game is so addictive and fun you don't care about the sound/graphics/user critics flaming.
    Games are supposed to be fun, and this baby delivers!
  45. Funerall
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I'm really very disappointed. Activision just re-released MW2 with a few new maps, but with the same dynamics, same weapons and same error messages. It doesn't deserve a 70$ price. I've never thought that I would give "0" score to one of my favourite series but this expansion pack shouldn't be released as a new game. Next year there will be another CoD game. I think it will be a goodI'm really very disappointed. Activision just re-released MW2 with a few new maps, but with the same dynamics, same weapons and same error messages. It doesn't deserve a 70$ price. I've never thought that I would give "0" score to one of my favourite series but this expansion pack shouldn't be released as a new game. Next year there will be another CoD game. I think it will be a good expansion pack to Black Ops which will be sold separately for 70$ too. Activision; we are not stupid as you think. We are not idiots who will accept everything you fail as something awesome. I'd rather play MW or MW2 than MW3...… Expand
  46. omegaic
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is a great game...if you have never played Modern Warfare 1 or 2. To be plain, MW3 is a simple regurgitation of the CODness we have all seen before. I was hoping for something shiny and new, but I admit that I got exactly what I expected. To be honest, we as a gaming community deserve this. If we keep paying for low quality repeats, the publishers and game developers willModern Warfare 3 is a great game...if you have never played Modern Warfare 1 or 2. To be plain, MW3 is a simple regurgitation of the CODness we have all seen before. I was hoping for something shiny and new, but I admit that I got exactly what I expected. To be honest, we as a gaming community deserve this. If we keep paying for low quality repeats, the publishers and game developers will continue to be lazy and reap the rewards.… Expand
  47. xrq990601
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    I think this game is very good.Because I only play single mode.I like the story of this game.Price Soap Yuri and Sandman are true heroes!They are dead or be forgotten.But I only love them forever!
  48. Dahevos
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome.
    I pre-ordered BF3 & MW3 and i can't only say that i feel more pleasure with MW3 than with BF3.
    I don't und this so badly marks (BF3 kikoolol effect ?)
  49. Humanstorm
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Where should I start? There are a lot of things that went wrong with this franchise or the games in general. First, original developer is no longer develop the game that they created, the old IW. With these recently release of CoD, the new team of IW and Sledgehammer, let's not for get about Treyarch ( at least they actually listen to the community about certain things), they don't seem toWhere should I start? There are a lot of things that went wrong with this franchise or the games in general. First, original developer is no longer develop the game that they created, the old IW. With these recently release of CoD, the new team of IW and Sledgehammer, let's not for get about Treyarch ( at least they actually listen to the community about certain things), they don't seem to get the ideal or concept of Call of Duty. They are so blinded how the game generate so much capital. Developing game should be balance on all platform, no bias just because they generate more cash. For MW3, there are, I want to say, **** load of crap that should NEVER EVER be in there. First of all is the dedicated servers, I mean seriously now, Ranked P2P and Un-ranked Dedicated servers? Do you even know that dedicated servers are PC BACKBONE? second, there aren't enough innovation in this game that feeding the PC communities. Kill-streaks sure are great but it reached lifespan. The old formula isn't working anymore. In conclusion, This game suck in this features and developments.… Expand
  50. Galardum
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    IWnet matchmaking sucks, ping is not stable from game to game it s hard to adjust..... black ops had dedicated servers and it worked very well compared to this crap matchmaking which cannot even get 4 ppl party into same game come on!!!

    map design is bad also
  51. antiCaRnAgE
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Everyone who has left a negative metascore either never liked Call of Duty/not a CoD fan or came from a huge Battlefield 3 hate crowd to destroy MW3 for some odd reason this always confused me because these 2 games of 2 different publishers/developers have only 1 thing in common they have guns thats it. Call of Duty is great for its own style of shooter. Modern Warfare 3 takes the seriesEveryone who has left a negative metascore either never liked Call of Duty/not a CoD fan or came from a huge Battlefield 3 hate crowd to destroy MW3 for some odd reason this always confused me because these 2 games of 2 different publishers/developers have only 1 thing in common they have guns thats it. Call of Duty is great for its own style of shooter. Modern Warfare 3 takes the series over the edge with its new levels and gametypes. The Singleplayer is just as good, but with only 1 minor flaw, it's 3 hours. 2 things about the game I dont entirely dislike more as wish it was different is the graphics engine and the field of view is locked at 60. Other than its minor flaws the game is perfect third installment of a great series of modern warfare games! :)… Expand
  52. BrokenBells
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Just another cash in of a tired old franchise. Re-releasing a video game every year and making millions is just a slap in the face to real developers who actually take the time to make a decent video game, with a good engine, great online, and a good story.
  53. hd6500z
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    fully optimized compared to mw2 and do not feel lost in the map and is visually pleasing to the eyes.MW3 gives you much fun the reason is your ADDICTIVE MULTIPLAYER, dynamic and competitive... btw you need good reflexes in this game...
  54. r3pLaY
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    I have played all CoD games since day one as well as the BF series, But i got to say this is just a cash grab. After 6+ hours of playing this game is nothing more then MW2 with a new coat of paint, Graphics look out dated and bad, Sound is horrible and the maps are just old rehashed MW1,2 maps. Also to charge $50 ( A YEAR LOL ) for CoD:elite is sooooo ridiculas when EA offers it for forI have played all CoD games since day one as well as the BF series, But i got to say this is just a cash grab. After 6+ hours of playing this game is nothing more then MW2 with a new coat of paint, Graphics look out dated and bad, Sound is horrible and the maps are just old rehashed MW1,2 maps. Also to charge $50 ( A YEAR LOL ) for CoD:elite is sooooo ridiculas when EA offers it for for free with BF3. All in all this is my last CoD until they stop trying to package the same crap over and over again… Expand
  55. Heartbroken
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    I am a true cod fan, that said I have bought everyone including mw3. I was absolutely aghast at what I experienced in mw3's multi player. The screen @ HD 1080p resolution was horrific, the graphics was standard mw2 fare however over all the experience was frustrating. here are my top 5 thoughts:

    1) Servers, although the recent patch made servers more stable they are still horrible. There    I am a true cod fan, that said I have bought everyone including mw3. I was absolutely aghast at what I experienced in mw3's multi player. The screen @ HD 1080p resolution was horrific, the graphics was standard mw2 fare however over all the experience was frustrating. here are my top 5 thoughts:

    1) Servers, although the recent patch made servers more stable they are still horrible. There is no way to describe them otherwise. The most important aspect of any good fps is decent and stable servers, even non dedicated they should be easy to use and overall not hinder the player. 2) reused textures, not that I mind low res textures these are just obviously ripped off from mw1. They are out of place and outdated even by the 2 year old mw2's standards.

    3) Hype and lies, bait and switch. Dev's saying there was dedi's and then after pre-orders went out they changed that dedi's were not part of the main online experience. 4) Hackers/cheaters- On day one there were in seven hours of play a confirmed 23 hackers. Some with aimbots but most were just prestige 10 level 80. Sure maybe they will get banned, but only after 5 months of us having to put up with them.

    5) Maps- They range from bad to pathetic, they feel rushed and ugly. I don't mind the camping spot because i know to check my corners but in some parts it is impossible to spot campers and the fact that some bushes are wall like and even bullet proof shows that the maps were made not being concerned about the players experience.

    My conclusion is to not buy it, if you did to return it. This game is not worth the asking price. The only way they will ever turn this game around is to: 1) provide dedicated servers to rank up on and 2) revamp all the maps and textures completely.    … Expand
  56. Vrakanox
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Rehash, rehash, rehash. Same game, slightly different name. If you want to blow your money on something you've already played before be my guest, if not, look elsewhere for a better game.
  57. NagromNniuq
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    MW3 for PC is by far the worst of the 3 platforms and this game just blows in general at this point. MW1 was a great and revolutionary game. MW2 was the same game with a new skin that also took away major features that had been in the game before. Black Ops was, again, a reskin of MW1, but at least added back most of the features taken away in MW2. MW3 is, again, a reskin and a downgradeMW3 for PC is by far the worst of the 3 platforms and this game just blows in general at this point. MW1 was a great and revolutionary game. MW2 was the same game with a new skin that also took away major features that had been in the game before. Black Ops was, again, a reskin of MW1, but at least added back most of the features taken away in MW2. MW3 is, again, a reskin and a downgrade of the previous games.

    - No ranked dedicated servers.
    - No working Elite service.
    - No FOV adjustment.
    - No new graphics.
    - No new game changing features. (Yes I know about the new modes, but most servers just run the old ones)

    Overall, the game has stagnated and had no innovation since the original MW, and they are happily taking everyone's $60 (which btw, they were the first company to increase the cost of PC games from $50 to $60 and since then everyone followed suit, so thanks for that too). They are taking $60 for MW2, BO, and MW3, and all they are doing is reskining MW1.

    I was a huge fan of MW1, and even bought BO hoping for something new. Very disappointed in this and am refunding this game and playing BF3 exclusively. Fortunately for IW and Activision, sheep will still buy and play this game in droves, just like Apple fanatics buy the iPhone repeatedly.    … Expand
  58. djb3ar
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Crap crap crap is all i can say. They still dont care about us pc gamers. We dont have elite and i doubt we will get it anytime soon. The maps are **** the game lags all the time and the dedicated servers are unranked. All Activision cares about is the console gamers. We get left in the back with nothing.
  59. gmtech4274
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    60$ dlc I expect more from the big gaming company's. 2 years and all I get is a re-skinned version of MW2 with a changed leveling/perk system. Activision has the number 1 selling game out and they can not even improve their engine. They all are sitting on their fat bank account laughing at the consumers.
  60. Taiga
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    MW3 has really lost touch with what makes video games great. I loved MW1 because that game brought so much to the table. That game had big maps, small maps, ranked dedicated servers, so many options that you could play the game however you wanted. Now IW has decided to lock everything down and force people to play the game in very specific ways. NOT FUN AT ALL. I bought this gameMW3 has really lost touch with what makes video games great. I loved MW1 because that game brought so much to the table. That game had big maps, small maps, ranked dedicated servers, so many options that you could play the game however you wanted. Now IW has decided to lock everything down and force people to play the game in very specific ways. NOT FUN AT ALL. I bought this game because I was excited that IW was bringing back dedicated servers to us PC gamers. I boycotted MW2 because they took away dedicated servers, so seeing them return was rather nice. But then I find out that the dedicated servers are NOT ranked, so if I want to unlock anything I have to play the game the way IW wants me to play it. NOT the way I want to play it. I honestly don't understand how IW justifies a 60 dollar price on a game that has less features than MW1 and uses the same graphics engine as MW1 (albeit they improved on this over the years.) The whole game reeks of laziness as I see all the maps are super tiny, and only seem to favor people that like to "run and gun." But what about those of us that like to use a little strategy or have more than 18 people in a map? What about people that don't want to "run and gun" the whole time? I give the game a 6 because of the single player campaign and because the game is not completely broken. But it HAS lost everything that made MW1 great. I am going to try to find a way to get my money back. I am sad that IW has stooped to making this when they clearly know (or used to know) how to make a good game. Shame on you IW, and shame on me for spending 60 dollars for this.… Expand
  61. Zabadoohp
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I've played Battlefield 2, the new Goldeneye, Crysis, COD 4, MW2, Black Ops, MW3. I get where most of you are coming from as it being basically the same graphics engine as MW2. I myself even noticed the feeling of COD 4 within it, but to tell you the truth, that's exactly why I love it so much. I bought COD 4 not when it was full retail, or even $30, but fricken $10 on Steam during aI've played Battlefield 2, the new Goldeneye, Crysis, COD 4, MW2, Black Ops, MW3. I get where most of you are coming from as it being basically the same graphics engine as MW2. I myself even noticed the feeling of COD 4 within it, but to tell you the truth, that's exactly why I love it so much. I bought COD 4 not when it was full retail, or even $30, but fricken $10 on Steam during a holiday sale. I was like, eh... I guess everyone keeps talking about it lets try it out. It was Awesome. There's no denying that, MW2 was even good. Black Ops was alright but still a little too Treyarchy for me which is what kept me from getting involved earlier. Then comes that whole legal debate with this game and having Sledgehammer jump in. I'm just happy they actually made it in time.

    My best guess is because of that, and losing a huge portion of their staff to Respawn they really didn't have the time, in 2 years to make an entirely new COD. I'm glad. In the end it feels right to me. Call me crazy. The whole Modern Warfare story was gonna be a trilogy anyway so why not have it all be on the same graphics engine? Aren't we, the PC gamers always standing up for gameplay over graphics anyway? Minecraft? Super Meat Boy? Portal? I completely support their choice to reuse COD4 and MW2, why not? When the next Call of Duty comes from Infinity Ward in 2 years or so, it'll have a new story, new characters and that will be the time when it makes sense to have newer graphics, not now.

    Point is, the campaign felt like the equivalent of a movie, its cinematic. Lord of the Rings uses the same actors and same locals and plot in the grand scheme of it all. Games have always been split, there are the innovative ones, the ones like Madden that just renew what was there, not dissimilar to this, and then there are the out of the blue games like DragonAge and Elder Scrolls that are rehashes and retakes on a genre but are nothing new in concept. In general however games are getting to the point where they should be judged not on their graphics and familiarity, but on the gameplay and the grandness of it. The thoughts they leave when you're done playing and the feelings you get while playing them. MW3 is more arcade than realistic, but that's exactly how its supposed to be. That 3 at the end should mean, you are getting the same story, same mechanics, same graphics or damn close to. Expect change when a NEW game comes out not just a continuation of a story.

    Multiplayer is simply updated but that's to be expected, if its not broke don't fix it. Has Madden changed drastically lately? Its still football, and this is still you trying to kill everyone else. Black Ops was the same as MW2, which was the same as COD4, if you expected a HUGE change come 3, you've obviously been living under a rock for the last 6 years. People buy this game to continue playing multi with their friends, and to continue the story and be blown away by the sights, sounds and grand feel it has. It's like back in the day playing with that Buzz Lightyear toy and then they come out with the Chrome one. Well no **** its the same thing but it does slightly more and looks better, so doesn't that make it technically better than the original and worth trying?    … Expand
  62. Nauxas
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    A pathetic re-make (or more like recycle). If your planing on great multiplayer, you should buy BF3, because this is just a desperate attempt at generating more money for Activison. The worst and most boring thing ever.
  63. iDrinks
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    If you're a PC player, don't buy this game. Infinity Ward has stuck us with the same garbage p2p matchmaking as console. This means that if you don't pull host, you can forget about having a decent game. The lag is horrible and, just like Modern Warfare 2, the game is plagued with hackers that players can do nothing about. This game proves that Activision and Infinity Ward doesn't careIf you're a PC player, don't buy this game. Infinity Ward has stuck us with the same garbage p2p matchmaking as console. This means that if you don't pull host, you can forget about having a decent game. The lag is horrible and, just like Modern Warfare 2, the game is plagued with hackers that players can do nothing about. This game proves that Activision and Infinity Ward doesn't care about its PC customers and because of that, this will be the last product I buy from either of them. Even the pre-release marketing done through Mountain Dew doesn't apply to PC users and you can forget about the prestige tokens that console players get. The fact is, if you want a good Call of Duty for PC, buy CoD 4. If you want a new game for PC, buy Battlefield 3 or wait for Tribes Ascend. This was $60 down the drain.… Expand
  64. TheKaos
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    CODMW3 = CTRL A + CTRL C + CTRL V = Same Old $#!# Just another cash in like Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk and will probably end up like those two series as well. BF3 > CODMW3
  65. raul793
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I don't want to spoil the story or something else . i just want to say that you can go to a site like gamestop or gamespot or ... and buy a video game ! but how can you find the best ?!
    you have many factors to find the best . story , graphics , gameplay , musics , sounds , multiplayer , hype (!) ...
    let's talk about story ! it's not like HALO ! so you'll not face a large amount of    I don't want to spoil the story or something else . i just want to say that you can go to a site like gamestop or gamespot or ... and buy a video game ! but how can you find the best ?!
    you have many factors to find the best . story , graphics , gameplay , musics , sounds , multiplayer , hype (!) ...
    let's talk about story ! it's not like HALO ! so you'll not face a large amount of informations in 2 hours and say Wow it's epic !
    it's not like BF3 that put you in the story that you've seen it 1000 time before !
    it's Modern Warfare so you'll see real places , real people , real politics and of course real characters ! the plot is the same as Modern Warfare 1 and 2 but the difference is Revelations and characters endings .
    let's talk about gameplay ! just like MW1 & MW2 gameplay is where this game beat its rival . fast action gameplay that increase adrenaline alongside with cinematic scenes will satisfy you of spending 60 $ for this game !
    sounds and musics are brilliant and i can't say anything bad about them !
    graphics are good enough for a 2011 released game and have many improvements from Modern Warfare 2 and 60fps is where this game is beat its rival in graphics (on consoles) .
    multiplayer is the best in series so you can finish the story mode in 5 hours and go for multiplayer ! but you have my word , you can't finish multiplayer even in 500 hours ! it's Call Of Duty ! there is no need to say every part is at it's best like maps , perks , modes , weapon customize ...
    at last i can say there are many games out there but there are a few perfect games so don't spend 60 $ for the first game you'll see in the markets !
    Modern Warfare 3 is the best FPS in 2011 , no doubt . but i think it's the best FPS ever !    … Expand
  66. donutdan4114
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is so bad. A direct port of MW2, and no good improvements.

    MAPS ARE TOO SMALL!

    Laggy hosts. Dedicated servers are unranked only. Console locked. Game is complete BS.

    MAPS ARE TOO SMALL!

    Waste of $60! Complete waste! Activision should be sued! This game is copy & pasted so much, the error messages reference MW2!!!!!!

    Pathetic!
  67. ANK_G
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    What the bloody hell is it? WM3? Oh, I prefer die... It's the worst CoD I've ever played. Only Survival Mode is not bad at all, though it reminds me of Zombie Mode. The terrible graphics makes me sick. IW5 engine is far worse than IW4 engine. Is it a joke? I hope so.
  68. JoeAdamsIV
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great game! I bought BF3 on launch, and I loved it. Then when MW3 came out, I decided to go buy it, I was not disappointed! Keep in mind this is the first Modern Warfare game I have purchased. The campaign was amazing, online is spectacular, and spec ops is sweet, especially survival mode.
  69. qasa
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    Lets get some constructive feedback of this game
    Singleplay is ok, it has recycled elements from MW, MW2 and Black ops. but it no where achieves the mw1 degree of success.
    spec ops is kind of fun, improved from mw2. only if there were 4-player coop rather than 2 multiplayer is a joke. i am a good player in mw2 mp, and usually on top-of-the-scoreboard. in mw3, i cant. the biggest flaw in mp    Lets get some constructive feedback of this game
    Singleplay is ok, it has recycled elements from MW, MW2 and Black ops. but it no where achieves the mw1 degree of success.
    spec ops is kind of fun, improved from mw2. only if there were 4-player coop rather than 2
    multiplayer is a joke. i am a good player in mw2 mp, and usually on top-of-the-scoreboard. in mw3, i cant.
    the biggest flaw in mp is the map design. it is pure rubbish. all the mp maps are like a maze. you won't know where the enemies will come and you won't know where you'll be shot at. sometimes they spawn right behind you. you would like these kind of map design only after you drink 10 bottles of redbull.    … Expand
  70. spinn72
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I wish I could release the same game three times and make millions off it! It seems as though Activision has become lazy and considers all people who play their games as mindless drones who will fork out money every year to play the same game. Congrats, Activision. Enjoy the horrible user reviews, you deserve every bit of it. Oh also, stop ASKING for positive user reviews..
  71. Jester2372
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I am so glad all of you naive suckers went out and purchased this game so you could give me some feedback to base my decision on. Here I am playing COD4 (which I purchased after MW2) and I still play MW2. I cannot sell Black Ops for nothing as I will never play it again. Thankfully all of you fools convinced me to not purchase this one either! I knew that none of you complainers wouldI am so glad all of you naive suckers went out and purchased this game so you could give me some feedback to base my decision on. Here I am playing COD4 (which I purchased after MW2) and I still play MW2. I cannot sell Black Ops for nothing as I will never play it again. Thankfully all of you fools convinced me to not purchase this one either! I knew that none of you complainers would sit it out for a week or two and prove to Activision that their lack of concern for the Gamer and mainly PC player is next to nothing. They only care about your money! I have plenty but it won't go to purchasing this game. HA HA! You are all WEAK! Keep up the great work!… Expand
  72. Brosky_McChugs
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I couldn't get this game to work on my brotactular Macbook Pro (or as I call it my Macbook Bro). Obviously IW didn't optimize this game for such a brotactular system and thus they cannot receive my Seal of Broproval. Total letdown bros.
  73. Draum
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    It's a great game, or better, DLC. They are only selling a DLC with a price game. Campaign very exciting, but there's nothing revolionario, same graphics, the sound can not help but compare with BF3, BF3 is that the more real. Is it worth buying when the price down, or have a good promotion on Steam.
  74. eXa
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Okay right. It is 2011 and damn Activision just released the same game for the 5th time. Graphics are just bunch of **** Campaign missions are bored as hell. To delay the playtime, they just spawn ****load enemies without brain and they force you to hide. That ISNT Call Of Duty. The story sucks hard compared with MW1 and MW2. Not even a bit emotional like the previous parts. The whole ideaOkay right. It is 2011 and damn Activision just released the same game for the 5th time. Graphics are just bunch of **** Campaign missions are bored as hell. To delay the playtime, they just spawn ****load enemies without brain and they force you to hide. That ISNT Call Of Duty. The story sucks hard compared with MW1 and MW2. Not even a bit emotional like the previous parts. The whole idea and feeling are just the same as MW1. The whole idea isn't to make a epic game. It's just about the money and not about something fresh and unique.

    But Activision. Well done, my friend. You are now more rich than ever and I'm not.    … Expand
  75. spartanglory
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This is embarrassing. What a great franchise flushed down the toilet. No dedicated servers on PC is inexcusable. Graphics are beyond bad relative to price and the fact that this is 2011. WOW. So sad to see this. I love this franchise but I feel abused by the developers. ABUSED. never again.
  76. Snubya
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This is a disgrace. How can they be cheating the people, to keep remaking this. 12yo have no brain capacity keep playing it over and over again.

    DO NOT BUY A 4 YEAR OLD GAME!!
  77. karim3adel
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Best "Modern Warfare".. it have the final conclusion to the whole series (MW)... Any Creature should Try this game! Ignore all those negative Reviews & Scores. We believe -CoD Fans- that most of the negative reviews, were done by those BF Fans. OR People who "loved" the Characters will never see them again. This is STUPIDITY. It is not a sequel to "Call of Duty" Generally, but to "ModernBest "Modern Warfare".. it have the final conclusion to the whole series (MW)... Any Creature should Try this game! Ignore all those negative Reviews & Scores. We believe -CoD Fans- that most of the negative reviews, were done by those BF Fans. OR People who "loved" the Characters will never see them again. This is STUPIDITY. It is not a sequel to "Call of Duty" Generally, but to "Modern Warfare" series.. The graphics are GREAT.. But BattleFAILED's new Engine -Frostbite 2- made it a bad Graphically game? Robert Bowling said this "We have no time to create a new engine to fit the game.. so we have to work on the previous one" We will be insane people if we compared MW3's -or any Modern Warfare's"- campaign to BF3 -or any BF-... Self-evident MW win.. but we can stil compare the "Graphics" which make Battlefailed 3 "a good" game. We can compare their Multiplaye Mod as well.. they both have excellent multiplayer.. BUT.. there's no Spec OPS in BF3.. so Battlefailed "3" beats MW3 because of the Graphics.. That's **** !!!! **** strongly Recommends this game to any creature in the whole wide world to play this game.… Expand
  78. pocketdrummer
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Why would you want to play a game from a developer who intentionally stifles the progression of technology?

    Same engine as COD4, and it's pretty much the same game as well. Pass...
  79. Moses89
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I would give this game 8 normally but just because of all the cry babies who somehow thought we were promised something drastically different and new I am giving it a 10.

    The game is not great but certainly not as bad as even one else is saying. For one the single player is not linear. My bet is that those who say it is just rushed through on casual and didn't actually fire a single    I would give this game 8 normally but just because of all the cry babies who somehow thought we were promised something drastically different and new I am giving it a 10.

    The game is not great but certainly not as bad as even one else is saying. For one the single player is not linear. My bet is that those who say it is just rushed through on casual and didn't actually fire a single bullet. Then again maybe they didn't play it all. How they tied MW2 and CoD4 together worked well it could have been better but hey truth is stranger than fiction so the strangeness works.

    As for the multiplayer yes its MW2 with new weapons and some old ones (I for one am so happy to have my MP5 back) but that is exactly what I was expecting. I don't want BF3 otherwise I would go play it and not cry about a freaking game.

    So the moral of the story is. What are you expecting? Something new that wasn't promised to you? Too bad go somewhere else and play something else. If you want a graphically upgraded MW2 with a great SP ending and a deep MP (not to mention great maps!) then buy this game, maybe wait awhile for the price to drop but please DON'T except things no one was promised.    … Expand
  80. aza113
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This is a joke of a game, I mean...1st of all , what is up with SFX? is this supposed to be gunshots or a chopping board? and the story, if the story is no longer engaging I dare say CoD is dead, I mean BF# isn't perfect, but i did get excited when Dima and Co jumps out of the plane, that was awesome...failed to get an awesome moment in this campaign, partly due to the lack of visual andThis is a joke of a game, I mean...1st of all , what is up with SFX? is this supposed to be gunshots or a chopping board? and the story, if the story is no longer engaging I dare say CoD is dead, I mean BF# isn't perfect, but i did get excited when Dima and Co jumps out of the plane, that was awesome...failed to get an awesome moment in this campaign, partly due to the lack of visual and audio quality iguess,. this game is a shame to the great that was Modern Warefare 1 and the original infinity ward… Expand
  81. Reaper1990
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    2003- Call of Duty, perfect game for that time with good graphics, gameplay, AI etc. As a 13 old boy it was an ass-kick

    2004- CoD United offensive i would say even better then CoD great sound, even better graphics with deadly gameplay 2005- Call of Duty 2 after Modern Warfare second best sequel of CoD series 2007- Modern Warfare uuhhhm i played it last time i think 2 weeks ago, of    2003- Call of Duty, perfect game for that time with good graphics, gameplay, AI etc. As a 13 old boy it was an ass-kick

    2004- CoD United offensive i would say even better then CoD great sound, even better graphics with deadly gameplay

    2005- Call of Duty 2 after Modern Warfare second best sequel of CoD series

    2007- Modern Warfare uuhhhm i played it last time i think 2 weeks ago, of course best game of whole CoD series

    2008- World at War passable game, but...

    2009- Modern Warfare 2 its not even half as good as MW, poor campaign, pour marketing move

    2011- Modern marketing ohh Warfare 3, a game which gradually loses breath. If i was again 13 then maybe, but now it really sucks.    … Expand
  82. Sopwith
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The developers claim that our scores are unfair; they must not like the truth, which is that this game is all fluff and no substance. Its lame, it's boring, it's been done before. The single-player is just ridiculously unbelievable garbage; the multilayer is unbalanced, unwieldy, and even worse (if that's possible) than in MW2 - people playing are mostly of n00bs or hardcore posers. TheThe developers claim that our scores are unfair; they must not like the truth, which is that this game is all fluff and no substance. Its lame, it's boring, it's been done before. The single-player is just ridiculously unbelievable garbage; the multilayer is unbalanced, unwieldy, and even worse (if that's possible) than in MW2 - people playing are mostly of n00bs or hardcore posers. The atmosphere is stale and nonsensical. It's simply a dumb game for people who are into that kind of stuff and not interested in anything but CoD. The developers have shown they just want money and don't care much at all for their audience. The fact that they grow rich producing such lame junk is a testament to their sound business practices. I envy their wealth, but not their actual video-game accomplishments. I'm done with this series (though I still love CoD up to CoD4 - those are classics and always will be).… Expand
  83. Witter
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    How about no. You are an idiot if you're paying for this. Literally the same game as MW2 with VERY little change. SP is the worst out of the 3. This review doesn't even deserve any more words.
  84. J4XX
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    So here I am, a fan of BF and COD since the beggining and I finally have both of the latest games installed on my PC..

    I feel like a morning of playing the MW3 singleplayer... So I start it up...and it crashes instantly. Give a few more goes...keeps crashing... I decide to monitor system resources as this is going on... Near as dammit 100% Core usage and 100% system and Graphics memory    So here I am, a fan of BF and COD since the beggining and I finally have both of the latest games installed on my PC..

    I feel like a morning of playing the MW3 singleplayer... So I start it up...and it crashes instantly.

    Give a few more goes...keeps crashing...

    I decide to monitor system resources as this is going on...

    Near as dammit 100% Core usage and 100% system and Graphics memory usage. And from what I can tell the game wants even more before it will run!

    So I finally get into the mission and the framerate is hovering about an average of 15 with highs of 30..until and explosion! ONE. FRAME. PER. SECOND. EXCELLENT.

    This system runs BF3 on high without breaking a sweat.

    I LOL'd. Then I was sad because I spent £35 on a game thats dead to me.    … Expand
  85. tillerlw
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    More of the same. Got a 2 because the SP campaign story is "ok". MP is the same as the previous installments. Wait and pick this one up in the bargain bin at Game Trader. Should be plenty. Not worth $60 by far.
  86. USER_O1
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    There's an old saying: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That's generally good advice, but it doesn't mean you get to call something "new" when it's obviously quite old and showing. In an industry as competitive as entertainment software, it's hard to imagine that the people at Activision and Infinity Ward could feel proud of a product that (by their own admission) recycles the veryThere's an old saying: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." That's generally good advice, but it doesn't mean you get to call something "new" when it's obviously quite old and showing. In an industry as competitive as entertainment software, it's hard to imagine that the people at Activision and Infinity Ward could feel proud of a product that (by their own admission) recycles the very same technology from the last game in the series.

    It goes without saying that Activision has surrendered any notion of "value" and "quality" to Electronic Arts and the "Battlefield" series!    … Expand
  87. Were-O-Dile
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    One of my friends was begging for me to try this because it's so awesome, and today I finally. I can't believe people have paid cash money for this crap. It's the same game as COD4 with a brainless 6 hour campaign attached
  88. Skiller
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    60 Euros map pack? It's time to make a stand and say to being exploited by these damn huge gaming corporations that took the fun out of our games and make them into cash grabbing schemes. Most worthless game out there and it's pretty clear by this point that all media taking covering this game got payed big money to cover for it's HUGE flaws.
  89. mbeater
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    What a complete joke I don't know what these reviewers are thinking definately being payed off or too scared to write a negative review. I used to be a fan of cod games but Activision are just literally bum raping people now. Its the same game as MW2 and they charge £39.99 for the game and then charge more for map packs all they want is your money. Its a big enough of a jokeWhat a complete joke I don't know what these reviewers are thinking definately being payed off or too scared to write a negative review. I used to be a fan of cod games but Activision are just literally bum raping people now. Its the same game as MW2 and they charge £39.99 for the game and then charge more for map packs all they want is your money. Its a big enough of a joke on the consoles but they literally could not care less about pc players and it is missing essential features like ranked dedicated servers its just a poor console port of a poor console game. The graphics are horrible and dated and would look at home on a ps2 the sound is terrible and the gameplay is the same as it ever was. Please don't give activision any more of your money until they bring a new game out.… Expand
  90. Brumbek
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    MW3 is the most addicting, balanced, and content-packed CoD yet. Some haters ignorantly say it's just MW2.5, but MW3 is truly a complete sequel that combines all new content with an updated and improved version of MW2's core gameplay. Hence, MW3 is the kind of sequel that gives you even more of what you love and enough clever new things to make you fall in love with it in its own right.MW3 is the most addicting, balanced, and content-packed CoD yet. Some haters ignorantly say it's just MW2.5, but MW3 is truly a complete sequel that combines all new content with an updated and improved version of MW2's core gameplay. Hence, MW3 is the kind of sequel that gives you even more of what you love and enough clever new things to make you fall in love with it in its own right. ++++ If you loved MW2, MW3 will feel like embracing an old companion, who's been genetically enhanced to be friendlier, better looking, smarter, and simply more awesome than ever before. ++++ I rate games based on "fun", and MW3 is a very good time. So how can I not be very pleased with a game that provides me with 200+ hours of enjoyment? Score: 9.5 rounded to 10.… Expand
  91. lordgraham
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The most expensive map pack ever, or maybe not even a map pack as they have copied and pasted even some buildings in the game. It's just the same MW or MW2 we saw some years ago, but this time it have a smaller FOV what make the game horrible beyond measure. Only the blind fanboys from MW series will say that this **** worth paying it's price. Don't buy this pile of trash.
  92. Perriwen
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    There's so much with this game that's flat out wrong I don't know where to begin.

    First off, there's the normal copy/paste aspect, but that's been said so many times before, I think most people get it. But it gets worse. Several things that were once exploits, such as quick scoping, were not only intentionally put back into the game, but buffed to a ludicrous level. Back during XP, they    There's so much with this game that's flat out wrong I don't know where to begin.

    First off, there's the normal copy/paste aspect, but that's been said so many times before, I think most people get it. But it gets worse. Several things that were once exploits, such as quick scoping, were not only intentionally put back into the game, but buffed to a ludicrous level. Back during XP, they boasted that commando pro was being removed..well, they removed the perk, and built it in as a default (not to mention the blink-of-an-eye insta knifing just is wrong on so many levels.)

    Then there's the maps themselves. Back during previous games, they at least had some balance between open-ish maps and tight city maps. Well, this time, it's exclusively cramped city maps where multiplayer is pretty much reduced to running laps around the map. Very tiresome, very quickly. Combine this with poor sound design and a campaign that is completely laughable as it is short (I admit, that IS a good thing with how horrid the story is), and you get a game that is not worth a $60 price tag, nor is it worth the title 'The Most Anticipated Game in History'.    … Expand
  93. Milisavp
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    After seeing some single player footage months ago, i got so excited for MW3 that i pre-ordered it. I still think MW1 was one of the best shooters ever made, revolutionized FPS on so many levels. So MF3 is awesome right? W R O N G! Why? First off, i don't see what 'official' reviewers see... how can this garbage be rated so high? Makes me think they were bribed by Activision mafia. NothingAfter seeing some single player footage months ago, i got so excited for MW3 that i pre-ordered it. I still think MW1 was one of the best shooters ever made, revolutionized FPS on so many levels. So MF3 is awesome right? W R O N G! Why? First off, i don't see what 'official' reviewers see... how can this garbage be rated so high? Makes me think they were bribed by Activision mafia. Nothing has changed in 4 years!!! Same ol' graphics, campaign is boring and predictable and after playing BF3, multiplayer is is just me'h. Again, everything looks and feels the same as each annual version since 2007. so disappointed i spent 60 bucks, will NEVER EVER EVER EVER buy CoD again, i don't care what they do. BF3 isn't perfect by any means, but i'm ENJOYING it and that's what i PAID for.… Expand
  94. Tawnik
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    OK I will not over react like many of the other users on this site by giving it a 0. But in all honesty this is pretty much the exact same thing that has came out every year since cod4 was released. It is still a fun game and I will continue to play it but I am not completely happy with it. It is the same Engine, Similar textures and models as the other MW titles(similar enough to thinkOK I will not over react like many of the other users on this site by giving it a 0. But in all honesty this is pretty much the exact same thing that has came out every year since cod4 was released. It is still a fun game and I will continue to play it but I am not completely happy with it. It is the same Engine, Similar textures and models as the other MW titles(similar enough to think many of it has just been reused year after year. MW2 and 3 should of probably just been paid for DLC instead of stand alone titles, $60 just feels like a little much for recycled content and a measly 5 hours of new story.

    Either way like i said it is still entertaining like the others are but it should be since nothing big has been changed. And it will provide plenty of hours of gameplay just like its predecessors. Personally it just seems a little disappointing to me.    … Expand
  95. DonJuan
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    This game is an absolute joke. People keep reminding me that you play this game because of "how it feels". Fine, Ill admit that the feeling I get, is still the same but for what? Its still a BRAND new game, yet its exactly like the old games - why would someone pay this kind of money for a game that brings nothing new to the table. We could've just gone back to playing MW2 instead, atThis game is an absolute joke. People keep reminding me that you play this game because of "how it feels". Fine, Ill admit that the feeling I get, is still the same but for what? Its still a BRAND new game, yet its exactly like the old games - why would someone pay this kind of money for a game that brings nothing new to the table. We could've just gone back to playing MW2 instead, at least we would have saved some money. If people (well, the kids who get their games handed to them by their parents) honestly believe that a game developer has no obligation what-so-ever to their "fans" then fine. Believe that. They clearly labeled this as a new game, not a MAP expansion. Thats why im going to downrate this. Pros: Overall you get that mw feeling, but the game is acting wierd in some cases. Look up the video on youtube. Its still one of the better games in the genre.
    Cons: Releasing a MAP expansion for "new-game" money. Despite being one of the better games in the genre, its based on things accomplished in the past. If someone said Half-Life 8 was coming out, I'd expect some TOP NOTCH improvements, wouldnt you?    … Expand
  96. RealistN1gga
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The Call of Duty series like many other people said is just a big money milking machine. They do not care for their fans as apparent in their decision to release practically the same game each and every year and expect fans to buy it. And yet, it still break sales records because of the popularity and hype that drives this game off store shelves. Well let me tell you this, there areThe Call of Duty series like many other people said is just a big money milking machine. They do not care for their fans as apparent in their decision to release practically the same game each and every year and expect fans to buy it. And yet, it still break sales records because of the popularity and hype that drives this game off store shelves. Well let me tell you this, there are more alternative games deserving of the hard earned money you make. People shouldn't feel obligated to buy this game because like its the only option out there especially for fps games. There are better games like BF3 and Gears of War 3. I'm not a fan of the Battlefield series but they are slowly winning my admiration based on how they treat their fans. They actually LISTEN and care for the fans. Just look at Battlefield's twitter account, they try to respond to each and every follower and actually do their best to resolve each issue that comes up. Unlike Call of Duty MW3, Battlefield 3 was in years of development and they weren't just an expansion pack that is released year after year and renamed into a new game. Props to BF3 for their quality of work and care they put into their game. They are more deserving of your money and should really be the number 1 game in the fps gaming genre. I expect the Call of Duty series to be gone in the next couple of years if they continue the path they are in unless they completely remake a whole new game with a better game engine but until then, BF3's frostbite engine will continue to be "above and beyond" the Call of Duty.… Expand
  97. Feriatus
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I bought both BF3 and MW3. The game play didn't change a bit, honestly I am done with Call of Duty series, it was well respected once but now it is just a video game soap opera. MW3 animation on PC with 120hz monitor looks very very outdated.
    BF3 isn't perfect but BF3 feels plays like AAA title and MW3 it is just a poor B title that somehow gets so much attention. If this game (MW3) would    I bought both BF3 and MW3. The game play didn't change a bit, honestly I am done with Call of Duty series, it was well respected once but now it is just a video game soap opera. MW3 animation on PC with 120hz monitor looks very very outdated.
    BF3 isn't perfect but BF3 feels plays like AAA title and MW3 it is just a poor B title that somehow gets so much attention. If this game (MW3) would be called Homefront no critic would give it more then 60% percent. Homefront multiplayer is so much better and more fun compared to MW3 arcade crazy running around in the claustrophobic levels with lots of square rooms in the middle, level design just doesn't make any sense. It the old days it would've been an expansion for the price of the usual call of duty map pack. STOP BUYING GAMES LIKE THIS ONE OTHERWISE THEY WILL MAKE MORE OF THEM LIKE THAT - said hypocrite    … Expand
  98. Jimme
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is not good at all don'T buy it like the other stupid million player that buy it...... Activision is **** us again like the other cod since blackops
  99. Yaricks
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Like many others have said. This is MW2 or blackops with a semi-new skin on top. The sounds are horrible, you can fire 10 rockets or granades at a wall and nothing happens and the story - although not as bad as the BF3 story is still just a typical "hollywoood storyline". If you want to play multiplayer, save the money and buy BF3 instead. If you want to finish the MW storyline (like me)Like many others have said. This is MW2 or blackops with a semi-new skin on top. The sounds are horrible, you can fire 10 rockets or granades at a wall and nothing happens and the story - although not as bad as the BF3 story is still just a typical "hollywoood storyline". If you want to play multiplayer, save the money and buy BF3 instead. If you want to finish the MW storyline (like me) it _might_ be worth it, but you might want to save the money and wait for a sale on Steam!… Expand
  100. pinata
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    What exacly did i pay for? I allready have Modern Warfare 2... this is the most expensive DLC i have EVER bought.. Will NOT buy any more out of Acitvision - this is the worst try of money ripoff...
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Computer Games Online RO
    Apr 10, 2012
    82
    Thus, I can't recommend buying this unless you (still) like the fast pace, the customizable weaponry and the short matches, of about 10 minutes each. With the very important mention that, essentially, nothing has changed.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 20, 2012
    80
    Stunning campaign with epic moments makes this third installment of Modern Warfare a great show with the best approach to players. No need to mention an excellent multiplayer. [Dec 2011]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jan 9, 2012
    50
    If you own any previous COD, there's little reason to buy MW3. [Jan 2012, p.50]
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