Call of Duty 3

 PlayStation 3
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 135 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 135
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 135
  3. Negative: 25 out of 135
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  1. BaronMonaco
    Jul 28, 2015
    7
    One of the first PS3 games, and somehow a little disappointment after playing Call Of Duty, the graphics were very nice at the time, with an honest 8-10 hours lenght campaign and I should congratulate Treyarch for the implementation of the Sixaxis options (that became pretty useless in the future).
    The game itself is pretty good, a classic WW2 FPS, but when compared to the previous    One of the first PS3 games, and somehow a little disappointment after playing Call Of Duty, the graphics were very nice at the time, with an honest 8-10 hours lenght campaign and I should congratulate Treyarch for the implementation of the Sixaxis options (that became pretty useless in the future).
    The game itself is pretty good, a classic WW2 FPS, but when compared to the previous episode, there are some obvious defaults to this third installment : the first one is the sound, how in hell did we passed from the near perfection in 2, to this plastic guns sound we have in 3, and to top it off, actors (in the french version at least, and given that this is one of the few games where you can't have the english voices if you didn't bought your game in a English speaking country I'll count it in my mark) are horribles not helped by very "cliche" dialogues that tried to copy "Saving Private Ryan" without an ounce of talent.

    The other biggest issue I have is concerning the level design, and the fake difficulty of the infinite respawn (at least 2 by levels), an old trick to the lazy developer, so yeah that gives some challenge, but that's purely unfair, you can kill 20 nazy in the same spot there will always be another to come like if Adolf was cloning them.... Simply lazy.

    And for that Call of Duty 3 comes as one of the worst installment in the franchise, in my opinion (alongside with Big Red One and Ghosts), if you want some WW2 COD, you'd better go with the number 2 or World At War.    … Expand
  2. MichiganerE
    Feb 24, 2014
    7
    The game is decent at best, and is one of my least favorite CoD games. The campaign isn't anything special or too memorable. It also has some heavily scripted events that takes away from the non-linear action of the the previous two games. But unlike the first two, it features driving sections, and four playable factions instead of three. The campaign overall is okay, the multiplayer onThe game is decent at best, and is one of my least favorite CoD games. The campaign isn't anything special or too memorable. It also has some heavily scripted events that takes away from the non-linear action of the the previous two games. But unlike the first two, it features driving sections, and four playable factions instead of three. The campaign overall is okay, the multiplayer on the other hand is a step backwards and a step forward, and here is why. Instead of the 8 player limit of the first two games, it supports up to 24 players. It also introduces a new game mode called War. It also introduces vechicles, sprinting, and classes. But it's a step backwards because it gets rid of the radar and it runs at 30 FPS instead of 60 FPS. Overall, decent game, 7/10.… Expand
  3. gregthreet
    Jul 11, 2012
    6
    My review for this somewhat disappeared so i'm going to have to re-write it. Call of Duty 3 is the game before the game which shaped the following games in the Call of Duty series, the squeal to that game which will then make the future of Call of Duty games and the multiplayer in every multiplayer game ever from then on, also making the series from then on being one of the most hated uponMy review for this somewhat disappeared so i'm going to have to re-write it. Call of Duty 3 is the game before the game which shaped the following games in the Call of Duty series, the squeal to that game which will then make the future of Call of Duty games and the multiplayer in every multiplayer game ever from then on, also making the series from then on being one of the most hated upon and most bought game series ever. Holy poop that's confusing huh? In simple form, this was a forgotten part of the series. Its the game which led to Modern Warfare, one of the biggest game changers in the series. This game however is a singleplayer based game(shows how the series has changed ay!?), which is great. It feels very capable of capturing the mood of WWII, which is good. You feel tense as you walk down a trench feeling that you could be shot at any moment, this is brilliant and really captures the game. You can see its a CoD game and it plays fairly well. The multiplayer is crap. Mind you its CoD at its routes which is very nice to see. Has lots of graphical flaws though which sometimes takeaway from the mood. E.g. you're supposed to be in a tense situation and a team mate runs into a tank which should kill them but ignores them to shoot near you despite the fact your in cover. The game plays well and is perfect for CoD fans who want a difference.… Expand
  4. eva3si0n
    Feb 22, 2021
    7
    Call of Duty 3 many missed, firstly because it is a console exclusive, and secondly in 2007 the COD4 came out, after which no one needed 3 part at all. But in fact, this is one of the best parts of the series about WW2. Yes, the setting of the western front of 1944 is very tired, but here you can play for the Poles and French partisans. And most importantly, at least some plot appeared inCall of Duty 3 many missed, firstly because it is a console exclusive, and secondly in 2007 the COD4 came out, after which no one needed 3 part at all. But in fact, this is one of the best parts of the series about WW2. Yes, the setting of the western front of 1944 is very tired, but here you can play for the Poles and French partisans. And most importantly, at least some plot appeared in the 3 part. In general, this is a great game, for 2006, showing the potential of Treyarch. On PS3 the game looks average, QTE elements are generally terrible. The game noticeably slows down, giving an average of 20-24 frames.… Expand
  5. AlexC
    Jul 21, 2009
    7
    Being that it's 2009 and this was released a few year back, the game is good. Obviously, doesn't compare to COD4 or COD:WAW, but it's still a good game. The multiplayer reminds me of old school online games... and lots of people still play!
  6. Diego1390
    Dec 14, 2012
    7
    The best COD ever. Although it may seem repetitive this genre is not boring. The PS3 version is more dynamic according to the control, unlike the PS2 has higher quality graphics, but the trouble is the online mode because the servers are somewhat decayed
  7. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    7
    Solid gameplay. Before COD was rehashed twice a year. There was nothing groundbreaking about this installment and it definitely should'nt have been console only. Still, if you feel like playing a more classic FPS and just want to do a quick playthrough, I'd say it's worth a shot for 10$.
  8. ALMSOUD94
    Jun 29, 2016
    7
    One of best WW Games and Fps Shooters, While graphics aren't so impressive, there's also the annoying qte and some aspects haven't Aged that well, still this game is a blast with Intense gameplay, great choice of difficulties and nice storytelling
  9. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    6
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  10. FidelGastro
    May 19, 2021
    7
    So i´ve just finished this one of the first PS3 games. Campaign was +-10 hours lenght and i must say it was filled with lot of action. For a 2006, graphics are pretty and especially gun models are very good.
    But somehow, the campaign was kinda weird. It wasnt even half way epic as the campaign in Call of Duty 2. For some reason they tried so hard to be funny in dialogues, that its not    So i´ve just finished this one of the first PS3 games. Campaign was +-10 hours lenght and i must say it was filled with lot of action. For a 2006, graphics are pretty and especially gun models are very good.
    But somehow, the campaign was kinda weird. It wasnt even half way epic as the campaign in Call of Duty 2. For some reason they tried so hard to be funny in dialogues, that its not funny at all.

    Driving model is fine during "Jeep driving" part, but steering Sherman tank is very weird.

    One of the biggest issues i had during my walktrough was definitely level design, enemies respawing in same spots, going hide to same spots. + You cant skip cutscenes.

    Im glad, that i have finished this game, but there is nothing special in this game, its 7/10 CoD.    … Expand
  11. Johnsonsteed91
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    This would be the moment where the WW2 idea gets old and pretty boring, the game for its time isnt bad, rather linear and easy to complete. Feels rather empty as far as content is concerned. Due to multiplayer never taking off or the lack of fun to be had in MP there has not been a real community or online following for this game.
  12. FrankCreeper
    Jul 28, 2023
    6
    A Call of duty game that didnt aged very well the story is fine but gameplay is very static for his predecessor and A.I isnt very well

Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best PS3 Game of 2006
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#3 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2006
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#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2006

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. GameSpot
    82
    A great game with thoroughly enjoyable multiplayer, quality presentation, and some mildly-interesting tilt-control support. It is missing a couple of features that its Xbox 360 counterpart contains, and the frame rate is far less reliable in this version, but the overall intensity and playability of Call of Duty 3 remains intact, despite these few issues.
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  2. GameBrink
    84
    Take one part classic Call of Duty scripted FPS action, add in two parts improved level design, another one part updated graphics, and just about four parts upgraded multiplayer and you've got the ultimate Call of Duty stew.
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  3. GameZone
    88
    The game mechanics and general feel of the game are not overly different from what gamers are used to, but that this is brought to such vivid life on a console is a tribute to the diligence of the developers.
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