Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5706 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 740 out of 5706
  3. Negative: 3,765 out of 5706
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  1. Ave07
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Where to begin...

    Single Player This games campaign was as linear and scripted as it could get like any other CoD game. Every 5 minutes something would blow up like a building would go down or a helicopter would crash and it really gets old fast. The story has been presented terribly as everyone you meet dies like every other CoD game with no development of the characters at all unlike    Where to begin...

    Single Player

    This games campaign was as linear and scripted as it could get like any other CoD game. Every 5 minutes something would blow up like a building would go down or a helicopter would crash and it really gets old fast. The story has been presented terribly as everyone you meet dies like every other CoD game with no development of the characters at all unlike the first MW game where they had an excellent background on Captain Price. But in this disaster there are no character development at all, its just one big roller coaster which is miserable to ride, shoot and run.

    Multiplayer

    This has to be the most pathetic multiplexer I have ever played. IW/Sledgehammer had so much they could of learned from Black Ops but they failed to do so. Like many said its a copy paste from MW2 and I agree you could say MW3 is just a $60 map pack with awful maps designs as they are TOO SMALL. Gun balance is as terrible as ever nothing new there, its a shame that they award players doing bad with death streaks the goal is to get better not worse. Call of Duty Elite

    Wow the service was down day one and what do they do? Give you 30 days for free for a program you spend $50 and they don't attempt to fix it till their greedy asses are done counting the money. Verdict

    0 games trash, it is basicly a handicap version of MW2 since they didn't add anything new to the series just the same old and removal of things. Unless you are hard core CoD fan consider this a $60 map pack with the worst maps ever made.    … Expand
  2. WhiskeyHero
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have liked both CoD and BF games. Ive had all the CoD games since MW. Black Ops was bad.... This is better technically speaking than black ops, but still same rehash crap. Sure it doesnt stutter (in SP)....but no dedicated servers? Cereals? Ouch.
  3. Shess
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The campaign was short. Its story was so generic that even a retarded child can make it. The graphics is worse than CoD4. The sounds are just recycled junk from old CoD all guns sounds like a toy gun. Its streak system become from worst to worstser(i know there's no such word). To make it simple. This game is a joke. Its a CoD4 DLC.. And Cod4 is much better. Save your money and buy other games.
  4. BlckShadow88
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is basically MW2 with new maps. If you were tell me this was a DLC for $10 I would not know the difference. But, instead it is billed as a new game for $60 which is way overpriced. I do like the series and would have given it higher score except for the never ending supply of hackers/aimboters that have already pooped up in game. Unfortunately Infinity Ward has never beenThis game is basically MW2 with new maps. If you were tell me this was a DLC for $10 I would not know the difference. But, instead it is billed as a new game for $60 which is way overpriced. I do like the series and would have given it higher score except for the never ending supply of hackers/aimboters that have already pooped up in game. Unfortunately Infinity Ward has never been willing to address the hacker situation, and I doubt they ever will, so if you intend to play this multi-player on PC rethink the decision to purchase it.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. Kopr
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is for me total fail absolutly fail.... Black ops is much better lol... MP maps = **** Graphic= same mw 2, IWnet or lobby or what is this= ultra fail, FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL FAIL
  7. calacala
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    I liked Modern Warfare a lot, the whole Setting was New, the Campaign was really epic and the whole Game was really Fun, but after the bad 2. Part now comes Part 3 and what can i say about it?

    Well in my kind its probably the worst Copy & Paste Game in Video game History. I don't know why most of the Magazines giving it such a High Score, maybe they had fear not to give it a high Score    I liked Modern Warfare a lot, the whole Setting was New, the Campaign was really epic and the whole Game was really Fun, but after the bad 2. Part now comes Part 3 and what can i say about it?

    Well in my kind its probably the worst Copy & Paste Game in Video game History. I don't know why most of the Magazines giving it such a High Score, maybe they had fear not to give it a high Score or maybe they're bought because the Game really sucks and it seems to be that you already saw 90% of the game already in MW 1 & 2.

    Its not even some effects cause its still the same Crappy Engine, its the whole Game, Buildings, Cars even Crashing Information are the same as in MW 1 & 2. Its really a shame because the Action is really Good, like some kind of a Michael Bay Movie but the rest is really only a Big Piece of Crap.

    Well next time i wont pay for this **** again 50 Bucks because its just big F****** rip-off.

    Or well more like a Huge 50 Bucks Map-pack

    Next time, better Engine, better Setting and stop recycling every ****    … Expand
  8. Johnkx
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    After getting the game for free, I was very eager to try out this new MW COD. After BF3's surprise showdown, I thought MW3 will rock this one aswell, infact I knew that MW3 will definitely lose to BF3 but i never expected that it would be this bad.

    Remember counter strike, the FPS game we used to play before was better than this trash. I feel sad for those who bought it for 60 dollars.    After getting the game for free, I was very eager to try out this new MW COD. After BF3's surprise showdown, I thought MW3 will rock this one aswell, infact I knew that MW3 will definitely lose to BF3 but i never expected that it would be this bad.

    Remember counter strike, the FPS game we used to play before was better than this trash. I feel sad for those who bought it for 60 dollars. Maybe they enjoyed it, maybe it was worth for them but as a gamer - Modern Warfare 3 is the worst of them all. I score this 0 because they're abusing the trust that their fans give to them. I hope the CoD fans will learn from this. I will keep playing Black Ops and Battlefield 3 for my FPS, and better yet play Counter Strike.    … Expand
  9. Discordless
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This has to be the biggest joke since ever. MW3 is exactly a map pack for MW2. Same graphics, same controls, very few interesting additions. And to top that, the price is huge (50euros, seriously?). A fair price for this would've been 15euros if not less. It isn't even a DLC or an expansion for MW2. At least BF3 came out with a new graphics engine, new maps and a lot of improvements. IThis has to be the biggest joke since ever. MW3 is exactly a map pack for MW2. Same graphics, same controls, very few interesting additions. And to top that, the price is huge (50euros, seriously?). A fair price for this would've been 15euros if not less. It isn't even a DLC or an expansion for MW2. At least BF3 came out with a new graphics engine, new maps and a lot of improvements. I like how they ask users for high ratings on Metacritic, it's just wrong.… Expand
  10. DoubleCore
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    I thought Modern Warfare 3 will be different, that the developers will give us some new features and some new gameplay but no. They gave us the same game for another 60$. Same graphics, same engine, same gameplay, same animation. well, I don't see any reason to but this game. Even the multiplayer is the same in MW2. And also the single player is has the same routine - You go the theI thought Modern Warfare 3 will be different, that the developers will give us some new features and some new gameplay but no. They gave us the same game for another 60$. Same graphics, same engine, same gameplay, same animation. well, I don't see any reason to but this game. Even the multiplayer is the same in MW2. And also the single player is has the same routine - You go the the mission zone - shooting bad guys - 30 seconds of adrenaline scene - mission over.… Expand
  11. iKill4Rice
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    not a good game horrible do not buy just get a different game instead seriously not worth your money if i was you stick with cod 4 or mw2 not a positive start for activisions
  12. Haiduken
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It doesn't take the most powerful game producer in the world to repackage the same old game, all it takes is the will of blind console gamers. It is a marvel that this game generated 1.1 billion, or rather is expected to. The very same lines remain in objective based game modes, those from Black ops, however now a new voice is pronouncing them. It is a disgrace to modern day gaming. WhatIt doesn't take the most powerful game producer in the world to repackage the same old game, all it takes is the will of blind console gamers. It is a marvel that this game generated 1.1 billion, or rather is expected to. The very same lines remain in objective based game modes, those from Black ops, however now a new voice is pronouncing them. It is a disgrace to modern day gaming. What was once a great COD game, has tnow turned to a cow being milked by the greed of Activison, but helped in their cause by idiots who buy repackaged games. I felt like it was MW2 again, which in itself was overshadowed by MW. PLEASE di not feed greed. Managers and directors are laughing at how easy it is to sell old games to consumers. Do not become part of the laughing stock.… Expand
  13. iaganatzi
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    How much did Infinty Ward and Sledgehammer pay these review sites to get such high ratings, if ANY other game released a SHORTER carbon copy of the original 2 years later they would get SLATED???
  14. Noshame
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    What is this big **** MW3? Copy / paste the Mw2 and after Glen Schofiled dares ask the community to be honest? Shut up and takes the crap you made â
  15. lucipher
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is Black OIps all over again. Campaign on rails, enemies that cannot hit you, and a map design that seems to favor people being shot in the back.

    MW3 is basically a 60$ map pack for BLOPS - only with really garbage killstreaks like the armor. BUYER BEWARE
  16. dvilla777
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Very, very disappointing. Barely any work put into this game at all. Spawn next to an enemy happens far too frequently and I seem to lose connection a whole lot. The game engine has barely improved since CoD4. They seem to sit back, do as little work possible and just rake in the money because it carries the Call of Duty name. That won't last much longer. PC gamers get rubbish once again.
  17. Xammox
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    No one can truly deny that Activision and it's tirade of developers need to learn something from the competitors who have pushed the envelope and strived for innovation. As long as the Call of Duty franchise is under Activision control, it will be run into the ground. Track record: Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero, now Call of Duty. Understand the trend.

    In comparison, if you like mindless "fast    No one can truly deny that Activision and it's tirade of developers need to learn something from the competitors who have pushed the envelope and strived for innovation. As long as the Call of Duty franchise is under Activision control, it will be run into the ground. Track record: Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero, now Call of Duty. Understand the trend.

    In comparison, if you like mindless "fast food" type entertainment, this game is for you. If you want quality "fine dining" experience seek elsewhere, this is not the place.

    Enjoy a regurgitation of the previous single player experience, but don't expect much else...

    Just a side note: It's not suspiciously low, Glen. Truth is, you need to develop a better product. (please)
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    Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield has taken to Twitter to ask Call of Duty fans to support Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Metacritic. "I don't usually do this but, if u like MW3 go 2 Metacritic.com & help our user score," writes Schofield. "It's suspiciously low. Be honest but help if u agree."    … Expand
  18. fluffy4evah
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Just the same like Modern Warfare 2, the same engine from 2006, the same kind of story, same weapons but only re skinned, to small maps for multiplayer, spawnkills, DLC's for 15 bucks each, same Iwnet problems, System port problems, just a console port, they exclude some features because they think the pc is insecure (True but lame to notice 1 day before launch), same exploits as in mw2,Just the same like Modern Warfare 2, the same engine from 2006, the same kind of story, same weapons but only re skinned, to small maps for multiplayer, spawnkills, DLC's for 15 bucks each, same Iwnet problems, System port problems, just a console port, they exclude some features because they think the pc is insecure (True but lame to notice 1 day before launch), same exploits as in mw2, xp exploits as in mw2, same bugs.

    I can do this all day long , but i think i my point.

    Conclusion: MW3, another pit for people to trough money in..    … Expand
  19. inot88
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This is basically MW2 with new maps and a new singleplayer, the singleplayer isnÃ
  20. MrPear
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Was really expecting a bit more than just a patch of CoD4... which this was. Disappointing. Seems like just a cash cow for the devs, trying to earn money by spending the least amount of money and time developing it.
  21. legacythe2nd
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I used to play MW2 and BO, but they went MW2 all over again with MW3.
    Same lousy graphics.
    I simply don't understand how they can get away with such minor changes and a map pack.
  22. Zaim
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is a letdown, its basically MW2.1!!!!!!!!!! game has new maps/sounds and a few new weapons, That's all!!!

    IS it really that hard to UPDATE THE GAME ENGINE, ITS YEARS OLD!!!!!
  23. Archonios
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Why you should buy a game that does exactly the same as the previous ones? DUH! u will buy it because it's NEW! go buy it and if u don't find it exactly the same as the previous ones then don't believe the other 2000 people not recommending the game. Activision is trying to rip your money, not only with CoD but also with other (Blizzard) games.
  24. jasin39
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    The Campain looks cool. The online is horrendous. Its the same story. No matter where you spawn , someone is behind you waiting. You shoot someone 5 times at point blank, the hits don't register. They kill you with one shot. The kill cam is joke. I was playing onine PC version and someone calling theirself Suited Penguin would litterally dissappear and then reappear between buildings.The Campain looks cool. The online is horrendous. Its the same story. No matter where you spawn , someone is behind you waiting. You shoot someone 5 times at point blank, the hits don't register. They kill you with one shot. The kill cam is joke. I was playing onine PC version and someone calling theirself Suited Penguin would litterally dissappear and then reappear between buildings. People are already lag switching and boosting each other. It kills the experience for honest players. I feel like I got ripped off for my 60 dollars and I cant return the game.

    There are no ranked servers. A level one player will be tossed into match with people who are level 68.
    The latency is bad as well. Battlefield 3 PC version I often find games with less than 30 ms latency. Modern warfare 3 lowest settings usually start off at 50 ms and just go up from there.

    I visit the game's website. they state to report cheaters, yet leave no clear instructions on how to do so.
    With all these things wrong. I feel as though they should offer people option to buy just the campaign mode (the working part of the game) at a reduced price, or offer a money back guarantee for incomplete game.

    For now I will stick to "the Battlefield".    … Expand
  25. zeehroberto
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Really, really.
    I this costed 9 bucks I would probably regret buying. Its exactly like mw2 with (in PC) weird graphics (sounds like up-scalling), all mechanics old the sound is terrible. Seriously THE SOUND IS A JOKE, looks like my nintendo 64. The weapons have almost the same sound as the other games, scenarios doesnt change the sound alllll repetition.
    Plant c4 -> slowmotion seconds to    Really, really.
    I this costed 9 bucks I would probably regret buying. Its exactly like mw2 with (in PC) weird graphics (sounds like up-scalling), all mechanics old the sound is terrible. Seriously THE SOUND IS A JOKE, looks like my nintendo 64. The weapons have almost the same sound as the other games, scenarios doesnt change the sound alllll repetition.

    Plant c4 -> slowmotion seconds to shoot > save the president > save the world.

    This game is SOOOOO OUTDATED, looks exatly like mw1 with new maps. If it crashes in the computer, it says "Modern Warfare 2 crashed", they used the WHOLE SAME THING WITH NO CHANGE AT ALLLL.

    59 bucks SERIOUSLY? SERIOUSLY DUDES?    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. Suzumiya_H
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Have both battlefield 3 and modern warfare 3. Compare to battlefield 3 I can not find any reason to buy modern warfare 3 now therefore I really want to trade it in but as you know it is linked to your account. The feel of this game is that it is totally a map pack for modern warfare series, nothing new at all. My PC is I5 760+GTX460 1GB and I knew they did not change the graphic engine butHave both battlefield 3 and modern warfare 3. Compare to battlefield 3 I can not find any reason to buy modern warfare 3 now therefore I really want to trade it in but as you know it is linked to your account. The feel of this game is that it is totally a map pack for modern warfare series, nothing new at all. My PC is I5 760+GTX460 1GB and I knew they did not change the graphic engine but the graphic is even worst than the modern warfare 1! Both single and multi player are boring.
    So, AVOID this game! Battlefield 3 is a much better choice if you want a FPS game.    … Expand
  28. 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..
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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Metascore
78

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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