Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. Xenogrant
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I've seen DLC that has more content than this installment. Professional game reviewers giving this game 80-90 revies really makes me question the state of the industry.
  2. ApolloUK
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Just a map pack for MW2 with another over scripted storyline. MP lags and elite won't allow me to register. If you want a decent FPS game to play, go play BF3 then. At least it is an improvement upon it's predecessor. This isn't. AVOID.
  3. thisismyopinion
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is a reskin of MW2 which rehashes the same gameplay yet again with the bare minimum of innovation the developer can get away with, though really should be 'developers' as three developers, the dreggs of Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software, were needed to knock out this sequel in their less than 18 month development period.

    The campaign took me 4 hours and    Modern Warfare 3 is a reskin of MW2 which rehashes the same gameplay yet again with the bare minimum of innovation the developer can get away with, though really should be 'developers' as three developers, the dreggs of Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software, were needed to knock out this sequel in their less than 18 month development period.

    The campaign took me 4 hours and 40 minutes on Regular difficulty, I took my time loking for hidden intel of which I collected 22 of the 46 pieces, it's the shortest Call of Duty campaign yet and the shortest FPS campaign I've certainly ever played. It's full of impressive set pieces with buildings falling down around the player's linear path, but these superficial big budget set pieces barely hide to anyone with experience with MW or MW2 that so much content from them is recycled with just a few minor edits made to the textures to fool the player into thinking what they're seeing is new (case in point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5dsOn06w1s - an entire building from CoD4), this goes for character models, animations, weapons, vehicles, gameplay sequences (for example the boat secion in MW2), a huge amount of content is reused and the game seems to be built around what they could recycle more than what they could create from scratch. The lack of originality or even intention to be original is present throughout the entire game. The story itself is actually quite enjoyable and feels as much a sequel to CoD4 and MW2, making it tie together nicely as a trilogy, though some sections make it feel more like a fanfic than a true sequel (considering that most of the people who worked on MW2 left and had nothing to do with MW3), the last mission was more of a QTE filled joke than a satisfying conclusion. I wonder how different it would've turned out had 40 of the key staff from IW, the original and only true CoD developer, due to Activision's disgusting treatment of the series, the staff and their creation. I won't even go to the clunkily added controversial scene involving the death of a random child that felt tacked on or the fact that everyone the player kills in the campaign is either African or Russian.

    Spec Ops is a mixed bag, the missions are a mix of fun and terrible, and the Veteran difficulty is like that of the campaign, a very lazily added hard difficulty where the player dies to psychic enemies in around 3 bullets, usually within a second of peeking out from cover (and by peeking I mean moving, as there is still no lean function). The survival mode however is a lot of fun, it works well as two player co-op and a lot of the tedium from the other survival mode in the series, Zombies, is removed by taking out the luck factor with the amount of ammo the player can get and which weapons they acquire. There's a lot of fun to be had here with a friend and it runs smoothly online, the same can't be said for the multiplayer though.

    In the previous Call of Duty, Black Ops, quickscoping was removed on the basis it's a cheap exploit of the game's aim assist, and that was a good call, though it annoyed many kids who like to do it in MW2. They brought this back in MW3 to please those kids and without regard for the quality of their game's online, this sums up their approach to the multiplayer. As a reskin of MW2 it of course plays quite similarly, they've made attempts to better balance the game with how effective the knife, grenade launchers and killstreak rewards are (which amongst quickscoping ranked as the biggest complaints of MW2's multiplayer) and the new point streak system is a nice addition, but all of the technical problems with this peer hosted, laggy mess with poor hit detection and terrible matchmaking still remain, taking a lot of the fun out of playing it, along of course with the huge focus on player's stats (made worse by in-depth stat tracking) that has most players approaching the game in as cheap a way as possible to camp themselves to a high kill/death ratio. The new game modes aren't actually to original either, some of them may as well credit other older and more recent games considering they're so close to them in design. The map design itself is a campfest, designed by Raven Software as after the majority of IW including all its creative and technical talent it took the few left at IW and other Activision developer Slegehammer Games to design the bulk of the game and they needed help fitting map design into their tight schedule, as of course a Call of Duty has to be out every single Novemeber in order to monopolise on the Christmas sales.

    Lazily made rehash that might as well urinate on the grave of the original Infinity Ward, Activision's approach to this franchise is a good representation of everything that's wrong with the game industry right now.

    JM    … Expand
  4. SuprX
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I have give up of black ops because i waiting a evolution, not mean only graphics, i want a gameplay more realistic, strategic, something new and excited... now i have again be disappointed... i have really played MW2 a lot! a LOT but i have lost the will to play... how can i play mw3 if i already dont want to? i have noticed a big difference between mw2 and mw3 : the color pallete..
  5. Anon889
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Once again a bad rehash by Nintendo, which doesn't bring anything new to the table. It's just the same old game copypasted with a new name to get money from the youngsters who can't see this. Good job, Miyamoto!
  6. robboman
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Damn this game sucks.. It's like you're playing cod4 lol!.. Every year a new COD but they are always 100% the same.. Same old engine.. What did they change? Add some perks? wow great.. It's like they released a big map pack.. They should go build a new engine, and make a NEW game..
  7. ZeV
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is simply a shame and looks like an old game with a poor engine...

    Some of the buildings in MW3 are taken from MW1 !!! A SHAME !!! I played mw four years ago, and it's still the same boring game with no evolution !
  8. fifty2ndassassi
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Ok there is alot of hate going on in here so let me jump in.. first off im going to start by saying i am a call of duty fan i own 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 and i had my hardened edition pre ordered.. my main problem with this game is THE MAPS i have never seen such poor designed maps who ever made them should be fired on the spot!! no matter where u go u can get shot from 20 different ways andOk there is alot of hate going on in here so let me jump in.. first off im going to start by saying i am a call of duty fan i own 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 and i had my hardened edition pre ordered.. my main problem with this game is THE MAPS i have never seen such poor designed maps who ever made them should be fired on the spot!! no matter where u go u can get shot from 20 different ways and there are little camping spots all over and the DEATH STREAKS are absolutely stupid why put them back in the game

    There are way to many flanking routes way way to many... some maps running through a ally is like going through a maze 6 foot wide ally u go in and to get out u make a right then a left and another right then a left again WTF. Seatown has a moment like that. Also there is way to many maps where u are in CQC more than half the maps ur going to be knifed or shooting at someone 10 feet away from you!! or there are stupid little hut's all over the place to obstruct your view that force u into CQC cuz u cant see more than 15 feet in front of you The maps PROMOTE camping cuz right when u step outside there are 100 different places u get shot from the map CARBON for example when u are at the bottom of the hill its impossible to check that many places before u go outside and the lighting sucks u can barely make out people in windows sometimes then other times there impossible to miss..

    On the ps3 it take 20 min to get into a game then when u get into one u get kicked out the get a server error then kicked out of the PSN or u get a ERROR OUT OF MEMORY 14 message.. and if u ask me there is no reason absolutely no reason that elite should be down... really u had 2 years to make this service and just going by how many ppl bought BLOPS how could u have servers that could not handle the amount of people that logged on DAY ONE!!! its really a surprise that millions of people bought MW3 to you beachhead.. what a bunch of morons!! i cant believe i blew 100$ on this crap maybe im the moron here!! BUT IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN!! just for reference im not a bum at the game either my win ratio is over 2.00 and KDR around 1.80 over the last few games.    … Expand
  9. donkeygravy
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    this game is a waste of time and money. spend your money with a developer that deserves it. Reward innovation and punish laziness. MW3 looks like it took 4 weeks to slap together since they copied all the assets from MW2/COD4 and dropped them into a few narrow and linear maps. The multiplayer is stale and boring. If you like doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over andthis game is a waste of time and money. spend your money with a developer that deserves it. Reward innovation and punish laziness. MW3 looks like it took 4 weeks to slap together since they copied all the assets from MW2/COD4 and dropped them into a few narrow and linear maps. The multiplayer is stale and boring. If you like doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over again - you are insane and a COD fantard. There is literally no reason to ever buy this game. If you really want to see how the SP story ends up - download it off TPB. Trust me - your computer can run this game. This pile of poo would run just fine on a ti-86 to be honest. IW is garbage. Acti is garbage. MW3 is garbage, and you are garbage if you buy this crap.… Expand
  10. soczi84
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    Hello. I signed up to Metacritic thanks to Sledgehammer's developer Glen Schofield and his infamous tweet about the low user score on Metacritic for MW2. Well Glen... here is the thing... there is a simple rule: if You rip someone of for 60$ You should at least get a smack on the face and not a pat on the back. I'm a CoD fan from the beginning. I own every installation - maybe besides CoDHello. I signed up to Metacritic thanks to Sledgehammer's developer Glen Schofield and his infamous tweet about the low user score on Metacritic for MW2. Well Glen... here is the thing... there is a simple rule: if You rip someone of for 60$ You should at least get a smack on the face and not a pat on the back. I'm a CoD fan from the beginning. I own every installation - maybe besides CoD 3 - and I'm sorry to say that, but MW3 is truly the biggest rip off of the year. I don't really care for the campaign. I can't see no fun in a 5 hour bot shooting fiesta with a slapstick story, so I'm just going to stick to the MP.

    I didn't really expect much from the MP. Maybe some changing environments, some new interesting toys. But no... Sledgehammer changed almost nothing. This is the same game as MW2! Like someone said before: it all feels like a really expensive DLC for MW2! I mean, come on... You didn't even make an effort to make the maps interesting (take a look at Launch from Black Ops and the rocket launch or Moon - IMO changing environments rock). The guns? Almost the same. Upgrade system? Basically the same. Game modes? The same. Oops... sorry... You have added one of the dumbest things I have played lately "Kill Confirmed". I know it's "new and fresh" but why the hell did you put it as part of Ground War? It only forces me to change the lobby every time this mode starts. And there is Elite... You know what? That is the part where You have been most innovative and what happens? You charge me another 50$ for an annual subscription. At this moment I'm restraining myself not to call you names. I believe as an owner of al Your games I should be let in for free, but that is just my opinion. I really thought that You care for your fans, but instead you charge them extra because You know they will want to be part of Elite.

    To summarise... I'm no hater, but You have failed me Glen. You have played it safe. MW2 was good but playing it safe with MW3 makes it mediocre and charging 60$ for a DLC... well, that is just low... real low. Battlefield 3 may not be the game of the year, but at least it has moved a bit forward. So a smack on the face for You Sledgehammer for ripping me off and a kick to the butt for making me pay for Elite. I give a 3. It may not be the most honest score (I was thinking of giving You a 4 or 5) but You deserve it. That 60$ could have gone somewhere else.    … Expand
  11. M3chaGr4n
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    DEAR COD DEVELOPERS, Please GIVE UP. This is not the same game as the Cods of yore that we all longed for when the WW2 campaigns and even WaW were the best in the business. Now you have not only managed to water down a previously spectacular franchise, you are actually sullying the name of COD which is so sad. Its time to accept that 2700 fans cant be wrong and simply ensuring mag reviewsDEAR COD DEVELOPERS, Please GIVE UP. This is not the same game as the Cods of yore that we all longed for when the WW2 campaigns and even WaW were the best in the business. Now you have not only managed to water down a previously spectacular franchise, you are actually sullying the name of COD which is so sad. Its time to accept that 2700 fans cant be wrong and simply ensuring mag reviews are high will not make this game better, Every year you jsut play into the hands of EA and the other developers that take risks and actually ....DEVELOP.....games. Just take a look at what you have produced since 2007 compared tot the barnstorming games of the 2001-2006 era. Please stop producing this clapped out old sh** and either go back to the drawing board or step aside. Its like watching your favourite pet get old and when it should have been merficully put down, it has limped on and on with injections and pills and crap jsut to get through the next day. Its the same old dead cat, please let it die in peace.… Expand
  12. Avromie
    Nov 24, 2011
    2
    Just bought MW3, and I got screwed out of $60. Nothing has changed from MW2. The online game is a simple map pack for MW2. All the same problems- horrible networking, glitching, snipe, reloading, etc, except now the graphics are also outdated because they're from 4 years ago when MW2 was released.

    They didn't even bother changing little things, like the blowing up    Just bought MW3, and I got screwed out of $60. Nothing has changed from MW2. The online game is a simple map pack for MW2. All the same problems- horrible networking, glitching, snipe, reloading, etc, except now the graphics are also outdated because they're from 4 years ago when MW2 was released.

    They didn't even bother changing little things, like the blowing up into dollars shtick that happens when you get shot.

    [This programmer www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ7SE_14Ayg makes a claim that the little mods and voices added for MW3 were actually included in the programming for MW2, just locked!]

    But you're forced to buy it because they hype this POS up all over and suddenly everyone has switched. Don't listen to magazines with paid off reviewers. I've been playing fps since wolfenstein and goldeneye on n64, and this is the biggest **** ripoff of a game I've ever seen. Someone should class action sue them.    … Expand
  13. Ignatius_Reilly
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I'm here to give a bad review to the devs of MW3 who somehow think releasing the same game for years is good game design. Now they're upset that people are giving their tired franchise low scores. Face it, guys. Your games have no integrity and deserve the reaction they get. Especially when you're constantly repackaging the same tired crap year after year. So here's my well deserved ZERO.I'm here to give a bad review to the devs of MW3 who somehow think releasing the same game for years is good game design. Now they're upset that people are giving their tired franchise low scores. Face it, guys. Your games have no integrity and deserve the reaction they get. Especially when you're constantly repackaging the same tired crap year after year. So here's my well deserved ZERO. Suck it, Schofield. Gamers deserve better than this. Well, the ones that know do anyway.… Expand
  14. conman1011
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Its call of duty. Do you really need to read a review? I mean seriously its been the same **** since call of duty 4. The guns sound like paintball guns, a throwing knife will kill you instantly, even if it hits your foot. Kill streaks still dominate, just like they always have. One of the main characters die in the campaign to try to make you go "nooooooo :'(" and last but not least...overIts call of duty. Do you really need to read a review? I mean seriously its been the same **** since call of duty 4. The guns sound like paintball guns, a throwing knife will kill you instantly, even if it hits your foot. Kill streaks still dominate, just like they always have. One of the main characters die in the campaign to try to make you go "nooooooo :'(" and last but not least...over 400 hundred thousand 8 year olds will buy this game and orgasm all over it and say its the greatest game ever.

    Its call of duty, if your a fanboy you'll like it. If your a regular gamer. You won't. Plain n' simple.    … Expand
  15. gfppoy
    Dec 4, 2011
    1
    Quite a bore. If you have Black ops, just keep it. MW3 is no better, if not worse.
  16. Motherfunky
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I should have stuck to blackops, its just the exact same experience, i loved Zombies mode, and they took it out in this game. Since its not much a different game from the other COD, am quite angry. ;(


    This is the 4th COD i was tricked into buying. Why am i this stupid. Lol.
  17. Hemelstrand
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    How are critics giving this game a 90. Seems to me some #### ####### is going on here. This is by far the worse mistake I made purchasing this game. Maps sucks and story line was just throw together and only takes 3 hours to complete. Graphics are nothing new and the multi-player gets boring quick. This was basically a map expansion pack and people should be given their money back. I haveHow are critics giving this game a 90. Seems to me some #### ####### is going on here. This is by far the worse mistake I made purchasing this game. Maps sucks and story line was just throw together and only takes 3 hours to complete. Graphics are nothing new and the multi-player gets boring quick. This was basically a map expansion pack and people should be given their money back. I have been a COD fan for a long time but unfortunately I will admit that BF3 destroys this game. If you to sit in a corner and camp or hide behind bullet proof cardboard boxes... please buy this game. Just aweful.. I am sending my copy back and want my money back… Expand
  18. Jessebrager
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    MW3 should be called MW3:1.0 cause there is
    Nothing new, they reused buildings in mw3 from
    Call of duty 4, the same old engine and gameplay, I would
    Say play battlefield 3 way more fun, more things to do, better graphics, sound and physics. Mw3 is not worth $60 it's worth $15 same as a map pack.
  19. MadaraDNinja
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is an offense to gaming! The graphics are outdated, the gameplay is old and overused, the truth is COD is an overrated game but people still buy it, reviewers just give it a good score, because they are afraid of the cod fanboys.
  20. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    As it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left offAs it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off as this is basically an over the top DLC, with no innovative content to be seen. If you like playing the same game since 2007, be my guest.… Expand
  21. Equinoxe7
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    MW3 is a big DLC from MW2 and COD 4 : http://ps3.mediagen.fr/image-screenshot-comparative-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-3-09112011-02_09015E018500096551.png

    I am so bad ...
  22. fuzzychode
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Welcome to mw3 for noobs. Bf3>ops>mw2:>mw3. Way to ruin a great thing. I have loved cod forever and find myself forcing myself to play insted of wanting to. So glad my neo got a free copy and I wasn't like the sad millions who paid for this game. Save your money and pick up black ops for the best cod action.
  23. SlimScary
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Terrible. I'm a nice person, so a 3. This series is basically rinsing and repeating to the extremes. Many series bring change to their games. For example, the upcoming GTA V looks much better than IV. Just save your money. This is not worth it. Pathetic how Schofield is asking to support a game that deserves the rating it gets. IW/Sledgehammer/Raven/ and Treyarch should make advertisementsTerrible. I'm a nice person, so a 3. This series is basically rinsing and repeating to the extremes. Many series bring change to their games. For example, the upcoming GTA V looks much better than IV. Just save your money. This is not worth it. Pathetic how Schofield is asking to support a game that deserves the rating it gets. IW/Sledgehammer/Raven/ and Treyarch should make advertisements since they're so good at making something a child made look like the 8th wonder of the world.… Expand
  24. Stealth
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I am giving this game a 1 out of 10, because it a map pack that should have been released as a DLC. I have not purchased a COD game since COD4, and this is the reason why. This company is selling the same game each and every year to fans for the full price. This is the reason Hollywood is tanking, they create garbage and expect us to pay high dollar for it. This is why people have stoppedI am giving this game a 1 out of 10, because it a map pack that should have been released as a DLC. I have not purchased a COD game since COD4, and this is the reason why. This company is selling the same game each and every year to fans for the full price. This is the reason Hollywood is tanking, they create garbage and expect us to pay high dollar for it. This is why people have stopped going to the movie theaters, stopped purchasing DVD/Blu-ray when they release, instead they rent the movie for a $1.00 from Red Box or have a Netflix account, because the truth is this subtle trash isn't worth anything more than a couple months for a few moments of enjoyment. The problem is these industry heads seem to think that they have something special in their hands and we the consumers should pay top dollar for it. I have news for you Activision, Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games & Glen Schofield (I pity you for asking someone to rate your game higher than it really deserves) this isn't a full game worth $64.80. The truth is its a map pack that should have been sold for $9.99 as part of COD4. Visually this game actually has worse graphics than COD4 on the PC. The textures aren't crisp and remind me of textures on a console based video game from last generation. While the graphics aren't entirely a big deal, I have to make a serious complaint against the match making service for ranked servers on the PC. This is a peer to peer connection, I feel like I am on a console and the constant disconnects or lag issues because the host doesn't have the bandwidth required to support a 12 man match is pathetic. Dedicated ranked servers should be made available, this would make the game much more enjoyable on the PC, and I think it would also benefit console users as well. They might have become accustom to this sort of problem and just accept it, but keep shoving the same crap down their throats and they too will eventually start thinking for themselves and walk away from this franchise. I will not purchase another COD game until Infinity Ward actually makes a full game and doesn't just decide to sell a map pack at full price. This game is about multiplayer and that's where most of the people will spend their time playing it. This single player crap of 5-6 hours for $64.80 is absurd. Truth me told I spent $22.62 on this game because of a promotion amazon was running, otherwise I would not own it right now.… Expand
  25. sgt_farrell
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    the game feels like a mw2 clone.. not worth it.. if your a fan of mw2 just stick to that.. its not worth the 60 tag that comes along with it.. sooo over rated.. pick up bf3 instead it atleast differs from the previous two..
  26. Hoshisan
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Rehash, rehash and rehash, that is all Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer have to offer.
    $50 is pretty much for a rehash. Same **** different title really... And yet people buy their games, some people just eat what ever **** you offer.
  27. VanAcaelus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A glorified map-pack. There hasn't been any significant improvements made since MW2. This game is the product of Activision's greed not an attempt to improve the series as a whole. Sure, it raps up the story but that's about its only redeeming quality.
  28. KR555
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It is terrible, absolutely terrible. Everything feels like I've played already on the previous MW. Singleplayer is a joke, it is way too short to be called a campaign, and multiplayer even worse with kids hurling abuses at each other making the experience worse and worse with each instalment. Don't waste your money. Throwing your money down the river would be a wiser investment than buyingIt is terrible, absolutely terrible. Everything feels like I've played already on the previous MW. Singleplayer is a joke, it is way too short to be called a campaign, and multiplayer even worse with kids hurling abuses at each other making the experience worse and worse with each instalment. Don't waste your money. Throwing your money down the river would be a wiser investment than buying this game.… Expand
  29. funnyguy123
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game is the EXACT same as mw2 and there are even recycled buildings. no effort has been put into this game at all its just a cut and paste version of mw2 they keep pumping out games every year and dont even bother to make it good because people will buy it anyways
  30. silvershots
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    EXTREMLY dissapointed, wasted a lot of money, when its pretty much the same as all the other cods, no changes what so ever, they need to up their game
  31. mins
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Really disappointing game. It is the letdown everyone was hoping it wouldn't be.

    I really enjoyed playing through Black Ops multiplayer, and playing the previous COD's (although MW2 was pretty average I thought). The campaign mode in this game actually rather impressed me; the grand scale of all the battles helped me to look past the ever-spawning enemies and enjoy the action sequences.    Really disappointing game. It is the letdown everyone was hoping it wouldn't be.

    I really enjoyed playing through Black Ops multiplayer, and playing the previous COD's (although MW2 was pretty average I thought). The campaign mode in this game actually rather impressed me; the grand scale of all the battles helped me to look past the ever-spawning enemies and enjoy the action sequences. The story was also rounded off nicely. (note: my score pertains to this component of the game)

    Multiplayer is a different story. The maps are shocking - way too small, and every one the same, broken buildings and corridors galore. There is no cohesion, the killstreaks don't work properly, graphics are crap etc. It really does feel like a bunch of crazied civilians running around shooting at each other.

    As a side note, the great scores given to this game by critics (and the lousy ones given by the public) are a testament to the fact that the gaming industry does not have enough pressure on it to produce new and exciting things. The last one was COD4. Hopefully the next one will be soon.    … Expand
  32. Grouiiik
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is exact the same thing than MW2, except the name...

    The campaign lasts only 3 hours and you will never play it again.

    Save your money for Rage or Skyrim.
  33. MAB81090
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    this game feels a lot like playing MW2, it has some new stuff but i feel like the maps have gotten worse and it seems to revolve around cqb. i payed 60$ for a game that is pretty much the same as its predecessors that cost a fraction of the price, so in a way i feel like i got scammed. i wouldn't recommend buying this game.
  34. JacobB
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Honestly doesn't live up to the hype whatsoever. Feels like MW2 DLC, but worse. It seems that 3 studios can't do as good as one team like DICE or the original Infinity Ward. Who knew that COD would slip in standards like Tony Hawk Skateboarding, Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro etc. Refund Please...
  35. Marvin_Gabe
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    i guess it boils down to preferenece with me. if never been a big fan of the modern warfare titles and i believe waw and black ops are the superiors in the cod series. maybe they should put more time into there game and really get it right. push back the release like ufc 3 and try and guarentee i good experience. there team just isnt good at making deadlines probably.i guess i just feeli guess it boils down to preferenece with me. if never been a big fan of the modern warfare titles and i believe waw and black ops are the superiors in the cod series. maybe they should put more time into there game and really get it right. push back the release like ufc 3 and try and guarentee i good experience. there team just isnt good at making deadlines probably.i guess i just feel like there doing it wrong and slow.… Expand
  36. lenoxseer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Okay I am getting sick and tired of all this rehash bull crap. Stop giving me the same crap with a new box. Great now I just paid $64 for an expansion. The while story while okay was way too damn short. I need something longer than 4 measly hours. Multiplayer, lets just say I will stick with MW2. Also they even reuse buildings used in CoD4. LAZY! Way to go on tarnishing a once good name.Okay I am getting sick and tired of all this rehash bull crap. Stop giving me the same crap with a new box. Great now I just paid $64 for an expansion. The while story while okay was way too damn short. I need something longer than 4 measly hours. Multiplayer, lets just say I will stick with MW2. Also they even reuse buildings used in CoD4. LAZY! Way to go on tarnishing a once good name. Im mad, Im furious, Im out!… Expand
  37. yoda1103
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The garbage you've paying $60 every year is back and now it want to take another $50 for a service called Elite, what a rip off! MW3 is slapped together campaign, and a rehash of online feature. Stay away form games like this and get a quality game like Skyrim.
  38. Shehab_95
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    "All it takes to bring Call of Duty down is the will of a single man"
    Sorry Activsion i used to be a huge call of duty fan .. Especially MW series .. But when i played modern warfare 3 i didn't found anything special and the graphics are the same ... it's the same game over and over again !!!!!!! How many times we talked to Activision to change the game engine ??? But you don't listen to    "All it takes to bring Call of Duty down is the will of a single man"
    Sorry Activsion i used to be a huge call of duty fan .. Especially MW series .. But when i played modern warfare 3 i didn't found anything special and the graphics are the same ... it's the same game over and over again !!!!!!! How many times we talked to Activision to change the game engine ??? But you don't listen to your FANS .. So now we won't listen to you anymore !!    … Expand
  39. Neurotic
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dated graphics, awful sound and the game in general feels like something from 2007. Small linear maps, online is a worthless. Charging 60$ for the exact same game they released a year ago and the year before and the year before. How long do you think this will keep going? COD is DEAD.
  40. Cool_Gamer_Dude
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty has repeated the same tired formula year after year. Modern Warfare 3 does nothing to break this time-honored tradition that now feels so exasperated and overdone that I find it hard to believe that people still care about this game. Modern Warfare 3 strikes me as a glorified map pack that in no way justifies a $60 price tag.

    The announcement of 20 (yes, twenty) DLC's    Call of Duty has repeated the same tired formula year after year. Modern Warfare 3 does nothing to break this time-honored tradition that now feels so exasperated and overdone that I find it hard to believe that people still care about this game. Modern Warfare 3 strikes me as a glorified map pack that in no way justifies a $60 price tag.

    The announcement of 20 (yes, twenty) DLC's throughout the next year obviously signals an attempt by Activision to force their overpriced "Call of Duty: Elite" service on its user base, which costs another $50 per year. I see nothing in the Elite service that strikes me as revolutionary, nor could I ever justify paying $50 per year (or even $10 per year) on such an inane service. It tracks your stats and shows you overheads of maps. Back in the golden era of PC gaming, we got those types of services (as well as updates, new maps and weapons, and other major releases) for free. Now greedy companies like Activision want us to pay a continual fee for such services. It really displays the lack of dignity and respect game developers and publishers have for their customer base these days.

    So to summarize:
    Activision would have us buy a $60 game which brings literally zero innovation to the table and offers little more than a re-skin of its prequel. Then Activision expects us to pay $50 per year so that we can track our stats online (you read that correctly, people). Then they announce 20 DLC updates within the next year, basically admitting that they sold us an incomplete game (but don't worry, for the small price of $50 per year, you can make your Call of Dutyâ    … Expand
  41. Thecameltotem
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow! I was so hyped about this game and this is what i get??

    Pure **** they have reused all the old sounds and graphics it's just awful. This made me realize i'm playing a game that is from the 2009(Modern warfare 2) I used to love this game series but i think it started to get worse after Modern Warfare 2 If you're looking for a great FPS experience please try Battlefield 3 instead or    Wow! I was so hyped about this game and this is what i get??

    Pure **** they have reused all the old sounds and graphics it's just awful. This made me realize i'm playing a game that is from the 2009(Modern warfare 2) I used to love this game series but i think it started to get worse after Modern Warfare 2

    If you're looking for a great FPS experience please try Battlefield 3 instead or wait for any other FPS to release cause this made me disappointed.    … Expand
  42. vandozza
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Don't waste your money on a game that is nothing but a MW2 map pack. It's clear that anyone talented left IW and went with Zampella/West to Respawn.

    I hope this backlash makes Activision realise that they can't get away with serving up this crap anymore.
  43. sh1nigami
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 is boring, I am sooo glad I paid $60 for MW2.5. The campaign is horribly boring, I quit half way through because I have better games to play. This season has too many good games to waste your time on this one.
  44. hardykyle
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The single player is the same old linear action movie wannabe ripoff that it always has been. Multiplayer has been changed up slightly but for the worse. Elite is a total ripoff. If you want a better Multiplayer experience go play battlefield 3.
  45. Bigmurph
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Sooooo disappointed in this. Been a massive fan of COD since COD4 but unfortunately they just keep releasing the same game year on year. Dont buy this game get Battlefield 3 it is a million times better the game MW3 is. Everyone shop being a mug and keep buying the same game!!!!!!
  46. docgonzo
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    59,99$ for a map pack that doesn't include stats tracking there is greedy then there's activision greedy.... The game doesnt live up the hype and why should we pay to be able to track our stats??? i real let down
  47. xxspeedy198k
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I give this game almost no rating because it is a repeat of the rest of their series and has no fun after 2 months. I chose Battlefield 3 over this because Battlefield is a new experience and actually is more fun. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only selling because of the popularity of the game. In my honest opinion almost any game is better than MW3, that's why I'm getting Saints RowI give this game almost no rating because it is a repeat of the rest of their series and has no fun after 2 months. I chose Battlefield 3 over this because Battlefield is a new experience and actually is more fun. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is only selling because of the popularity of the game. In my honest opinion almost any game is better than MW3, that's why I'm getting Saints Row The Third over it. Call of Duty needs to listen to whats going and get something new and more realistic.… Expand
  48. Jonathan-a_100
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Worth renting, just nothing here that hasn't been done before. Activision simply milking the COD brand for all it is worth. I also bought BF3 this year and i shall be sticking to that series from now on. BF3 multiplayer is so much more rewarding
  49. Atun0000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3? A new videogame? I was thinking that was a DLC of 70$. You will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible.
  50. mjblowers
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Is the game fun? Yes, it is fun, and it's polished. There are limitless things in the multiplayer to keep the hamster wheel going. It's also the same game I've been playing since Call of Duty MWF1, achievements, not gameplay elements, added in that are nothing more than DLC packs. Much like Occupy Wallstreet is teaching us, and National Bank Transfer day, consumers, like myself, areIs the game fun? Yes, it is fun, and it's polished. There are limitless things in the multiplayer to keep the hamster wheel going. It's also the same game I've been playing since Call of Duty MWF1, achievements, not gameplay elements, added in that are nothing more than DLC packs. Much like Occupy Wallstreet is teaching us, and National Bank Transfer day, consumers, like myself, are realizing that their voice can be heard. MW3 is a good game - but I'm tired of being a joke to the COD franchise staff, who I can envision saying in their meetings "Ha! Look how many people are buying the same exact product they bought last year!" YOU ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE GAMING INDUSTRY!!! The standard for games HAS GOT to progress over the course of 5 years - YOU are proving otherwise.… Expand
  51. redscorpion33
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I made sure to buy this game with a debit card so that I couldn't see the money that could have been thrown in the toilet. While this game's campaign isn't the worst thing I've ever played, it left a lot to be desired. The final level was nice, but where was the action through the rest of the game? Black Ops tried and failed to have a story, whereas MW3 barely has a story or keyI made sure to buy this game with a debit card so that I couldn't see the money that could have been thrown in the toilet. While this game's campaign isn't the worst thing I've ever played, it left a lot to be desired. The final level was nice, but where was the action through the rest of the game? Black Ops tried and failed to have a story, whereas MW3 barely has a story or key moments. I can only think of three notable moments in the game, two if I don't count the last minutes. But no one plays Call of Duty for the campaign. I can't believe that I'm about to write this, but here goes; the multiplayer is worse than the campaign. Let that sink in for a second. You can tell that they didn't try too hard with this game by looking at the plain box design, but they made next to no effort for the multiplayer. Weapon leveling is a nice touch, but it's heavily marred by an overabundance of full-auto rifles and crowded maps. Every level that I've played so far has nothing but blown-up cars, alleyways, and more blown-up cars. Does anyone have good memories about Karachi or Rundown on Modern Warfare 2? That is a preview of every level on MW3.
    The campaign is a non-event, Special Ops mode seems better this time around (and anything is better than zombies) but it still isn't very fun, and the multiplayer is drowning in its own flaws. Why don't grenades have explosions more than one foot in MP? Why do shotguns have the range of a rubber band? What is the point of perks if they don't seem to help out that much? And most importantly, why doesn't my trained marine know how to reload a gun without it becoming an eight hour affair? I always equip sleight of hand, but then I am behind because someone might have a "better" perk equipped in that slot. The perks that give you faster aiming and better movement speed while aiming aren't even noticeable. Maybe I need to upgrade them to the pro versions, but why do I have to work that hard for something I all ready worked for?
    In the end, the Professional reviewers have been paid off or are scared to give this game a low score, lest they suffer backlash from fans. Many of the negative reviewers just plain hate CoD or are players of Battlefield 3 (I haven't played BF3, but I'm tired of hearing about the MW3 vs. BF3 debate). I enjoyed Modern Warfare 2's campaign when you controlled the vehicles or did something that was over the top. I still love to play World at War because it takes skill instead of higher levels. I also had fun with Black Ops before they released patches that made my favorite weapons next to useless but still kept the Famas over-powered. I'm saddened by what has happened to the CoDs, and I know this will be the last time they sucker me. It's a money-making machine and Activision has realized this.Someone might argue "maybe it's not easy to make a great game that quickly". Then Activision should wait longer than 355 days to make their next game, or use some of their budget on a script or ask people what they want changed or added. Maybe if it didn't make so much money it could go back to its roots, but until then, I'm done.    … Expand
  52. Coelho
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Totaly garbage.BF3 is much better . i doesn't change virtually anything, the graphics are the same, the game play is the same, most weapons are the same
  53. scream2207
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same game for the 5th time this gen... until they make new engine new mechanics new everything it won't be worth **** worst part is they will milk you even more with their monthly map packs that suck anyway.. this is not the same IW i knew 5 years ago.. also all the high review scores were paid off.. nothing new here move on
  54. MrDeviance
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A miserable game like none other. Worst fps game I've ever seen in my entire life!
    Green oxidized copper all over the screen. Everything is green with the miserable post fx!
    The previous games in the series were miserable but this one is reaching new lows.
    Bf3 is 10000 times better than mw3! Do NOT BUY. I repeat DO NOT EVEN GET CLOSE TO IT!
  55. Skullbusta
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I don't get it, this is the exact same thing I purchased two years ago when it was called Modern Warfare 2. I played through the campaign and was shocked that it was shorter than Black Ops, but then again; I'm the idiot for paying $60 for the same game I bought last year and the year before. Seriously, there isn't enough new content here to warrant the purchase. Please, do NOT make theI don't get it, this is the exact same thing I purchased two years ago when it was called Modern Warfare 2. I played through the campaign and was shocked that it was shorter than Black Ops, but then again; I'm the idiot for paying $60 for the same game I bought last year and the year before. Seriously, there isn't enough new content here to warrant the purchase. Please, do NOT make the same mistake I did. This is the final Call of Duty game I will ever play.… Expand
  56. carton_RAR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Un reprise, de reprise, de reprise, de reprise... Un conseil, restez au bon vieux Call Of Duty Modern warfare.. et Gardez vos Tunes pour ASSASSIN'S CREED : REVELATION!!!!!

    Tellement Monotone....
  57. SubSenix
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is pure crap The graphics are outdated The Multiplayer is broken and designed for Casuals The Weapons sound like Paperguns The maps are smaller than my bathroom The Campaign is 3 Hours long and boring They did copy+paste in a lot of places > 1:1 copy of buildings from CoD4 This game is pure crap and the Justin Bieber of Gaming.No Quality and a bunch of 5 year old casuals behindThis game is pure crap The graphics are outdated The Multiplayer is broken and designed for Casuals The Weapons sound like Paperguns The maps are smaller than my bathroom The Campaign is 3 Hours long and boring They did copy+paste in a lot of places > 1:1 copy of buildings from CoD4 This game is pure crap and the Justin Bieber of Gaming.No Quality and a bunch of 5 year old casuals behind them who don't know it better. For people who want to play a real good FPS there are a lot of alternatives. People rather spend their money on good games for example Skyrim,Uncharted 3,Battlefield 3,Saints Row 3,AssaCreed,Zelda,Import NiNoKuni from Japan or hell even Rayman… Expand
  58. callofdutyfan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    On its third iteration, i have to say call of duty modern warfare 3 has taken the franchise nowhere. i have enjoyed a massive amount of time with call of duty 4 modern warfare, and call of duty modern warfare 2, but the series are getting old and stale on its third iteration. while the scale of mw3 is as epic as ever both in terms of single and multiplayer, there is no doubt that you mayOn its third iteration, i have to say call of duty modern warfare 3 has taken the franchise nowhere. i have enjoyed a massive amount of time with call of duty 4 modern warfare, and call of duty modern warfare 2, but the series are getting old and stale on its third iteration. while the scale of mw3 is as epic as ever both in terms of single and multiplayer, there is no doubt that you may get a sense of been there, done that. ultimately the entire experience feels like an attempt to cash in on the call of duty craze, and as a major fan of the series i am quite disappointed. it's not all gloom and doom though, as mw3 gives us new guns and slightly prettier graphics and of course, new environments to experience. bottom line, for another 60 dollars, developer activision expects us fans to replay previous modern warfare games with a new title and a new coat of paint, simply unacceptable.… Expand
  59. TripSe7en
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    $60 is too much for a map pack. Stop beating the horse to death. I am so glad I didmt buy this game and that redbox only charged me $1.50 to play the 5 hour campaign. Seriously, if I wanted 5 hours of Michael Bay, I'd watch Transformers.
  60. Papieros
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is honestly just MW2.1 this is awful. I can't believe I stayed up and went to a midnight launch for this. Complete waste of money, i'm taking this back to the store after work today to trade it in (or return it if they let me) and get battlefield 3. God IW is so lazy this is more or less THE EXACT SAME GAME as MW2 with a couple minor tweaks. Waste of damn money.
  61. cobra91160
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    GET MW2 is low expansive and is better. activision/blizar like a good stats ok 0/10 .i a fanboy COD but mw3 is not good for 2 year of developpement . 2year for the game or elite suck 50$ activision noob .
  62. casale2a
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow... This was the FIRST and LAST time that I purchase a Call of Duty game the day of release. The game seemed good, graphics amazing... The issue at hand for me is the people playing multiplayer... They are all camping like crazy... The disappointment here is that I read that the developers made the maps so it'd be difficult to camp. But, that is not so at all... It is even easier actually.
  63. SpaceRanger
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty 8 might be the biggest waste of money in the history of currency. If you like high testosterone/low intelligence entertainment this might be your new bible. If you enjoy playing with "xXxW33DSN1P3R420xXx" 's this game is awesome. If you don't want any of that you are in luck because contrary to popular belief call of duty isn't the only game with competitive onlineCall of Duty 8 might be the biggest waste of money in the history of currency. If you like high testosterone/low intelligence entertainment this might be your new bible. If you enjoy playing with "xXxW33DSN1P3R420xXx" 's this game is awesome. If you don't want any of that you are in luck because contrary to popular belief call of duty isn't the only game with competitive online multiplayer. Pay more attention to the Battlefields and Counter-Strikes.… Expand
  64. munster1975
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Shocking piece of unfinished rubbish again from IW. Any fool that buys into the COD series now is exactly that. Same game as MW2 and as if they couldnt be bothered even doing anything with it
  65. xanderz28
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    ya estoy cansado de la misma mie#$% cada año y seguiré jugando el MW2 de ves en cuando hasta que salga algo que valga realmente la pena, ademas porque comprar MW3 si hay un Batman AC, un Uncharted 3, un Skyrim, un Gears 3, entre otros.
    bueno esto es solo mi OPINION PERSONAL y se les respeta a quienes si apoyen este juego.
  66. bjs001
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    For me this is one big camp fest with crappy graphics (why is everything the same tone?) poorly balanced guns (I either get no hit markers with a full clip or someone takes me out with a couple of rounds from something they are wildly spraying around!) and the dullest maps ever. They don't have any character. Taking blops as an example I immediately loved Summit and Firing Range, but onFor me this is one big camp fest with crappy graphics (why is everything the same tone?) poorly balanced guns (I either get no hit markers with a full clip or someone takes me out with a couple of rounds from something they are wildly spraying around!) and the dullest maps ever. They don't have any character. Taking blops as an example I immediately loved Summit and Firing Range, but on MW3 I couldn't care less which map I end up on as I hate them all equally.
    I am giving it until 1st prestige or Monday (whichever comes 1st) at which point I'll trade it in for something new (effectively getting it for free). Maybe I'll come across a gun/perk combo that really makes me want to keep it and play?! I doubt it though, back to blops for me I expect!!    … Expand
  67. qwax02
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same **** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  68. n8man18
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game, different name... the maps on this game have taken a step backwards. To be honest, the maps on all call of duty games have been decreasing in quality since MW2. This game is definitely oriented toward a run and gun style. There is little resemblance to any form of actual military strategies. In short, save your money and play Black Ops because that is this game...
  69. dmbrent
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I am writing this review in response to developer begging MW3 fans to help their user rating. Let me just put it this way if you have to beg your fans to give you a good review you did not produce a quality product. Because MW3 is just a ever so slightly updated version of MW3. Almost everything is exactly the same as MW2 sounds, weapons, features, And absolutely nothing new wasI am writing this review in response to developer begging MW3 fans to help their user rating. Let me just put it this way if you have to beg your fans to give you a good review you did not produce a quality product. Because MW3 is just a ever so slightly updated version of MW3. Almost everything is exactly the same as MW2 sounds, weapons, features, And absolutely nothing new was brought to the franchise or the genre with the release of this title. I find this disappointing as I have had fun with the previous titles, but I have those titles still and didn't need a rehashed version of them.

    Obviously the CoD formula has worked for them in the past but I feel that after so many years with no real innovation coming out of Infinity ward, it is time for them to move on and take a chance. Sure they are probably going to make a ton of money off the initial release but I am fairly certain they will not be able to sustain their sales like they have in the past. I think the only hope for this game is if they can release some top quality DLC for free, or some updates that actually help bring both the franchise and the genre forward.

    If you haven't purchased this yet, don't. Just throw in your copy of MW2 and you will be playing pretty much exactly the same game.    … Expand
  70. requester47
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I haven't played the campaign or the spec ops. This review is based on the multiplayer which I justifyed spending $60 on. This game is bad. Anyone who actually thinks this game is worth $60 is crazy. Graphics are outdated. Fun factor reduced and for a company who made so much money, it boggles my mind why there isn't dedicated servers. Host advantage is at a all time high. This franchiseI haven't played the campaign or the spec ops. This review is based on the multiplayer which I justifyed spending $60 on. This game is bad. Anyone who actually thinks this game is worth $60 is crazy. Graphics are outdated. Fun factor reduced and for a company who made so much money, it boggles my mind why there isn't dedicated servers. Host advantage is at a all time high. This franchise is dead to me now.… Expand
  71. speer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Piece of Garbage. Why do people even play this broken, watered down, repetitive, unrealistic and buggy game series? And why are people even BUYING it after all this and sending boat loads of money to one of the laziest and corrupt gaming corporations ( Activision ) and their CEO Bobby Kotick ( Anti-Christ of gaming ).

    I shouldnt be blaming you though, the majority of their revenue are    Piece of Garbage. Why do people even play this broken, watered down, repetitive, unrealistic and buggy game series? And why are people even BUYING it after all this and sending boat loads of money to one of the laziest and corrupt gaming corporations ( Activision ) and their CEO Bobby Kotick ( Anti-Christ of gaming ).

    I shouldnt be blaming you though, the majority of their revenue are from kids between the age of 10-14 who are too close-minded and just follow the crowd and buy the game for the title.    … Expand
  72. Undertow
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I know it shouldnt bother me when people say this game is better than BF3 but it does. Its like comparing apples to oranges. One game is more of a campaign game, while the other is more for people who like realism and a well rounded game. MW3 is simply just another patch, that is all. Its very lazy to not add much more than a couple extra weapons. BF3 has MW3 beat on physics, sound,I know it shouldnt bother me when people say this game is better than BF3 but it does. Its like comparing apples to oranges. One game is more of a campaign game, while the other is more for people who like realism and a well rounded game. MW3 is simply just another patch, that is all. Its very lazy to not add much more than a couple extra weapons. BF3 has MW3 beat on physics, sound, map size, realism of weapons, dedicated servers. I could go on. MW3 Your stuck on a tiny map and the ai attacks with vehicles for you. BF3 has the huge maps and plenty of room to do your own air attacks. People who dog on bf3 and say its worse have either never played it or are not willing to take time to get good at it. Simply put a game where you have to lead and take gravity into play wins in the better game category. If i wanna play i quarter game ill go to the arcade. I wont even go into the heartbeat sensor lol seems pretty real… Expand
  73. COD4Gamer916
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Terrible, terrible game. What more is there too say? Most of these reviews hit the nail right on the head when it comes to explaining why it has such a low User Score. So I am not going to bother repeating what's been said. I'm going back to BF3 and will stay there till Infinity Wart learns the definitions of the words ''Innovation" and "Upgrade.'' That is all.
  74. Rammstein0o0
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    A cheap copy, paste job. If you love Mw2 stick to that. It's not worth $60 for this steamy, pile hunk of garbage.
    The campaign is what you expect from any Call of duty game...boring. Spec ops and Survival are pretty decent but it's nothing really spectacular, Zombies in Black ops & World at War are better.
  75. Beermonger7
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 Versus Black Ops

    I see a lot of non stop Modern Warfare 3 versus Battlefield 3. Well if people get to compare those completely different games, then I get to compare Modern Warfare 3 with Black Ops in an all out multiplayer only cage match review: Maps: Black Ops comes with 12 maps that vary in size and shape. Some maps have wide open vistas with a few buildings for    Modern Warfare 3 Versus Black Ops

    I see a lot of non stop Modern Warfare 3 versus Battlefield 3. Well if people get to compare those completely different games, then I get to compare Modern Warfare 3 with Black Ops in an all out multiplayer only cage match review:

    Maps:

    Black Ops comes with 12 maps that vary in size and shape. Some maps have wide open vistas with a few buildings for close quarters. Other maps are condensed and smaller. There are a few medium sized maps as well. The maps tend to suit all play styles with close quarter areas, and long range sniping grounds, as well as medium range assault rifle locales.

    Modern Warfare 3 comes with 16 maps that are cramped and claustrophobic and labyrinthine. There are some occasional medium range areas. There is no real place to camp or take a breather. The maps tend to be rewarding to the run and gun play style, while punishing the cautious and camp styles. Guns: The guns in Black Ops have differences. While there are a handful of guns that are best for most situations, any decent player can excel with any of the guns available. For long and medium range shooting, controlling the recoil is key to successfully hitting the target. The guns of Modern Warfare 3 have almost no recoil. You can aim a gun at an enemy and fire full auto without any problems. Also the maps are close quarters, so you wouldnâ    … Expand
  76. Joeydeschenes
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Just a blatant copy paste of their previous release, just like activision loves to do. It gets boring very fast, I've never really understood the hype about this game, I rented it and just found out like many other that it wasn't good at all. I don't even see any improvments from the past games, nothing out of the ordinary and mostly nothing that looked like something original and new.Just a blatant copy paste of their previous release, just like activision loves to do. It gets boring very fast, I've never really understood the hype about this game, I rented it and just found out like many other that it wasn't good at all. I don't even see any improvments from the past games, nothing out of the ordinary and mostly nothing that looked like something original and new. Everything is just the same, they just make these games for money seriously...… Expand
  77. kronos1112000
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I dont know why they are using the same engine of mw2 its like they think the fans are dumb and would buy anything. Ill wait for a cheap use copy and the get it. the single player mode is always fun on MW
  78. constepatdyak
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    IW/SH/ACTIVISION ARE SO LAZY. BAD CONNECTION BAD GAME, BAD SUPPORT WITH NO MENTION OF FUTURE PATCHES. THEY DID NOT EVEN BOTHER TO FIX THE SOUNDS, REMOVED FEATURES FROM BLACK OPS.WHAT A JOKE
  79. PapaBurgundy
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I'm insulted by this release. It is just a remake of MW2 but worse in many ways. They removed some popular playing styles, screwed up the maps, and called it a day.
  80. moth3r_fucc3r
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    My biggest complaint is the sound and chat quality of the game. The fact that you CAN'T turn the music off, and CAN'T choose a surround sound (ex. 5.1 of headset) option. Then, there is the broken matchmaking, the broken spawns, and the fact that they insist on putting the pro camping attachments into the game (aka heartbeat sensors). If Infinityward just insists on keeping this attachmentMy biggest complaint is the sound and chat quality of the game. The fact that you CAN'T turn the music off, and CAN'T choose a surround sound (ex. 5.1 of headset) option. Then, there is the broken matchmaking, the broken spawns, and the fact that they insist on putting the pro camping attachments into the game (aka heartbeat sensors). If Infinityward just insists on keeping this attachment into their game then please make it where it hums or beeps. Treyarch did this very well with the motion sensor in black ops. I wish that tubes would never be put into multi-player, However, I have heard that the damage has been nurffed. Wouldn't really know because I haven't played multi-player since the second day MW3 has been released. Ok I'm going to get off my soapbox now and say it really doesn't matter about anything in the game if the game just isn't playable. Please Please Please Infinityward address the sound issue. I'm not just speaking for myself here, we as your consumers have experienced the sound quality of black ops (the franchise's prequel) and the sound in MW3 is very much a couple of steps backwards.… Expand
  81. gamerfan24
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    When you make billions of dollars after blacks ops you think you could actually put some effort into the next game and make a good story mode that is more than friekin 5hrs. I payed 65 dollars for a story mode that was full of just shooting 20 guys then get in a car and kill 10 followed by kill 30 more. The story is BS. Top it off with multiplayer being the same just added map packs. Rip off.
  82. dazbobaby
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    Can anyone say map pack?
    Yes it's call of duty, and that can only mean one thing... nothing has changed, it looks and plays exactly the same as all the other call of duty games.
    £80 for this with Elite (buggy as hell) subscription... waste of money and time.
  83. Capde10
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    At school, I learned that copying is bad. At least, when I copied works from Internet, I tried to hide it as much I as could. MW3 is just like a work copied from Wikipedia, without removing the blue links.
  84. Cockhound69
    Nov 13, 2011
    3
    I first bought this game for PC and played it for about 2 hours before I realized just how much they have abandoned the platform to complete failure. Its not even worth the 2 I gave it in the review. However, when I traded it in and picked it up for PS3, its not so bad, its just mediocre. I'm still going to get rid of it in about 4 hours and pick up MW2 for 20 bucks (because they're theI first bought this game for PC and played it for about 2 hours before I realized just how much they have abandoned the platform to complete failure. Its not even worth the 2 I gave it in the review. However, when I traded it in and picked it up for PS3, its not so bad, its just mediocre. I'm still going to get rid of it in about 4 hours and pick up MW2 for 20 bucks (because they're the same game).… Expand
  85. iamagamer79
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    i had forgotten to put my score at the end of my very long review earlier.. so i am just writhing this to make up the word count and so that my score will count,this time because i had forgotten to put a score last time. if u want to see my review, then scroll up a bit. its a 0/10 for me
  86. Colamilkshake
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    [MP only] Sad. That's the first word I think about when I think MW3. The gameplay is nice, very nice. Sad is that it's just AS nice as MW2. Why? Most likely since it is MW2. New colors, new maps, a (very) few new maps and other stuff, most without any impact at all gamewise. I'm playing the same game as 2 years ago. But it's not only gameplay that's 2 years old. Even when I've pressed X[MP only] Sad. That's the first word I think about when I think MW3. The gameplay is nice, very nice. Sad is that it's just AS nice as MW2. Why? Most likely since it is MW2. New colors, new maps, a (very) few new maps and other stuff, most without any impact at all gamewise. I'm playing the same game as 2 years ago. But it's not only gameplay that's 2 years old. Even when I've pressed X to get away from the "Activision and title"-entry, I meet the same game as 2 years ago. Menus, options, everything.
    And finally, the saddest part. THE MAJOR news about this game is supposed to be the massive connect, compete and improve functionalitys in ELITE. 2 outrageous mess ups:
    1. It's not IN the game, it's freaking outside!!! I have to SHUT DOWN my game to enter this part. 2. Hasn't worked since release. I mean, I thought BF3 was undone on release, but this. You release a 2 year old polished game again and in those 2 years that passed they couldn't managed to make the one new part.    … Expand
  87. Caymiss
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The game sucks. The Call of Duty franchise stopped being good after number 4, and MW3 doesn't do it justice. The game is the same thing over and over again. Same textures, same engine, same feel, same online. It doesn't matter if they have "NEW GUNS OMG OMG" or "THERE'S A NEW GAME MODE TOO!? OMG **** Because it doesn't matter how many things you add on to **** it's still going to be ****The game sucks. The Call of Duty franchise stopped being good after number 4, and MW3 doesn't do it justice. The game is the same thing over and over again. Same textures, same engine, same feel, same online. It doesn't matter if they have "NEW GUNS OMG OMG" or "THERE'S A NEW GAME MODE TOO!? OMG **** Because it doesn't matter how many things you add on to **** it's still going to be **** in the end. Online is awful too. Same crappy fanboys raging over being "shot in the head" by some pixels coming out of pixel. Screw you Activision.… Expand
  88. zaxmazr
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I laugh at the critic who gives this terrible repackaging of a game the 100. I don't understand why true diehard fans even like this, it's a map pack that costs $60! And what is this other stupid service, ANOTHER $50? Are you kidding me Activision? I see you're trying way too hard to milk the consumers of everything. Greedy company + repackaged game = 0. Waste of time.
  89. TheHeadshrinker
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    I give the game ZERO for innovation. MW3 is basically MW2's DLC, except you pay £40 for it, along with a £35 subscription fee to ELITE if you feel you've not wasted enough money. The actual gameplay is ok, but there is no excuse for releasing a game that looks and plays exactly the same as MW2. Do your job and develop Activision, there is no 'development' here.
  90. Pacroid
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    For Shame...rehashing items for COD4 and reusing them in MW3. This just goes to show that like Guitar Hero, this franchise is going to go down the same road of more of the same with a new paint job. If you want to play a MW game, stick with COD4 or Black Ops. No need to waste your money on this one.
  91. AvidFPSFan
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I used to like CoD games back in the day, but since 4, it's like Activision saw its success and just stopped putting effort into subsequent releases. I have never played a game where I was legitimately confused by which version I was playing (MW1 or 2). And this comes from a guy who plays POKEMON! I should have stopped at MW2. Luckily it was not a full-price purchase, but rather a copyI used to like CoD games back in the day, but since 4, it's like Activision saw its success and just stopped putting effort into subsequent releases. I have never played a game where I was legitimately confused by which version I was playing (MW1 or 2). And this comes from a guy who plays POKEMON! I should have stopped at MW2. Luckily it was not a full-price purchase, but rather a copy that a friend let me borrow. I can't say I'm sad to see this franchise go, because I'm about done with this and FPS games altogether. I really hope this franchise (and the entire FPS genre as far as I'm concerned) goes the way of Guitar Hero, because I'm done.

    It's like a bad fad that just will not go out of style because Activision knows how to market the game to 12 year old children. The game is rated M, people! Might as well package the game with free cigarettes while they're at it. Needless to say, I was sickened to see how many copies were purchased day one. This does not send a favorable message to developers. Because now, any game that is released that doesn't sell like 4 million in the first 24 hours is just doomed to fail. And to succeed, everyone's just going to start making their own crappy FPS games just to stay afloat.

    I know I said it before, but I seriously cannot wait until the FPS genre as a whole goes away and is replaced with something else.

    Like jRPGS.    … Expand
  92. janderton11
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    This game is poor. It looks dated, is badly designed, looks old and feels old. I played better games on my ps2. This developer has made more money than any game developer in history and they bring this out? I would be so embarassed to have released this. They have made more money than sense and I am so angry. Most developers have invested time and money into revitalising a franchise. TheyThis game is poor. It looks dated, is badly designed, looks old and feels old. I played better games on my ps2. This developer has made more money than any game developer in history and they bring this out? I would be so embarassed to have released this. They have made more money than sense and I am so angry. Most developers have invested time and money into revitalising a franchise. They really do appear greedy. Its a broken half finished game. So disappointed.… Expand
  93. Marcus2012
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This game is nothing more than a reskin of MW2. It feels and looks the same in every way but now it has claustrophobic maps perfect for the camping classes and has completely ended the run and gun class by removing unlimited run and lightweight. When I put this game in my PS3 on launch day my heart sank as I instantly realised nothing had been done, I had bought a MW2 expansion pack.This game is nothing more than a reskin of MW2. It feels and looks the same in every way but now it has claustrophobic maps perfect for the camping classes and has completely ended the run and gun class by removing unlimited run and lightweight. When I put this game in my PS3 on launch day my heart sank as I instantly realised nothing had been done, I had bought a MW2 expansion pack. After the massive changes between MW & MW2 we all expected an equal amount of development effort going into this. It didn't. Rehashing someone elses work seems to be a speciality of Activision's new studio, sledgehammer games. Well, they certainly took a sledgehammer to the franchise that's for sure. If Black Ops failings weren't transparent enough MW3 will have even the most dedicated fan questioning his loyalty to the franchise. Admittedly the single player is mediocre but this hardly enough to redeem itself and justify it's above average price tag. Fail… Expand
  94. MetAnalyst
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    There is not much to say about the latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 3. Overall the game is too similar to MW2 to justify $60 for a game that is 90% the same as its predecessor. My advice, rent MW3, but don't buy it. The campaign is standard Call of Duty. Run and gun, explosions everywhere, bullets constantly flying by all making for a very unbelievable over theThere is not much to say about the latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 3. Overall the game is too similar to MW2 to justify $60 for a game that is 90% the same as its predecessor. My advice, rent MW3, but don't buy it. The campaign is standard Call of Duty. Run and gun, explosions everywhere, bullets constantly flying by all making for a very unbelievable over the top experience. Some may love this, I found it excruciatingly difficult to force myself to play it. The graphics here may have sufficed with the release of MW2, but here in 2011, they really do look terrible. Audio feels hollow and lacking when firing most weapons. Multiplayer is essentially the same as MW2. It is an arcade shooter. There are no real strategies beyond improving your reaction time, that will help you win a duel. Average time alive is approximately 10 seconds. Graphics even more poor here than in the campaign. Spec Ops is where I found the most enjoyment. The dual survival mode is fun with a friend and that which I spent the most time with. The missions are mostly non engaging and left me with no feeling of accomplishment upon their completion. In all honesty, this is not the best playing FPS of 2011. During my time with MW3, I only wanted it to be over, and back to playing other games. Like I said before, rent the game and see what you think.… Expand
  95. Nycgamer
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    mw3 = mw2. nothing but a map pack. campain was actually good but lets be real its all about the online play . infinty ward needs to do some serious updates on its online play. whats with getting killed by one bullet. i can under stand if its a head shot but getting killed with a foot shot.. once again they have failed and robbed me for 60$. as a huge fan of the call of duty games this bymw3 = mw2. nothing but a map pack. campain was actually good but lets be real its all about the online play . infinty ward needs to do some serious updates on its online play. whats with getting killed by one bullet. i can under stand if its a head shot but getting killed with a foot shot.. once again they have failed and robbed me for 60$. as a huge fan of the call of duty games this by far is the biggest let down. trearch should of designed this game. starting to think infinty ward is not thinking about the gamers but more at their pockets... huge rip off.… Expand
  96. Kaxukita
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
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  97. WARzH311ion
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    The Multi-Player on this game is the worse in the series. When you compound the lag issues with the bullet damage, the game is just unplayable. I would not recommend this game to anyone.
  98. ThePunisher
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The main idea why gamers buy and move to new game is to have new experience, it can be in different things such weapons, machines, artilaries, equipments, environments, technology, anything...
    In this clone i haven't really felt any difference from COD4 and MW2, yes definitely they have changed the maps, and yes they have added some new stupid images and perks however this isn't the game.. Its funny that the critics have voted the game so high, while the majority of people didnt do that, this say that the critics are not fair or not gamers.

    I like MWF family and i really hope that they will fall down like Battlefield, and i hope they will not stay drunk with the fact that many people bought the game, we buy it because we like it, that doesn't mean we will continue paying for the same game...    … Expand
  99. Tirekyll
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    Not going to be a long review, but figure I'll add my two cents. I've played Cod4:MW, MW2, and now MW3 from infinityward. Between the 3 games I can easily say MW2 was the best for online and offline play, followed by CoD4 which carved the way for new fps gamers. As often written on these reviews, the multiplayer is a bloody joke. The few maps I've played on so far make me feel like I'm inNot going to be a long review, but figure I'll add my two cents. I've played Cod4:MW, MW2, and now MW3 from infinityward. Between the 3 games I can easily say MW2 was the best for online and offline play, followed by CoD4 which carved the way for new fps gamers. As often written on these reviews, the multiplayer is a bloody joke. The few maps I've played on so far make me feel like I'm in a labyrinth of poor cover and bad lighting. The weapon loadouts seem random and rushed, the sniper rifles are just horribly weak(usually have to 2 shot), the assault rifles have an insane recoil on them, and the other guns are just not nearly as fun as MW2's. Not played much of the campaign but not really impressed there either, extremely rushed gameplay, very dull and dreary locations/maps. It's obviously so easy that people have already prestiged at least once since it's release a mere 9 days ago. Due to how much players have overburnt on the game, many of the new buyers can't even attempt to compete with the slow, underpowered starting guns. I've also played Bfbc2, and to anyone who thinks that was better, you need your eyes checked… Expand
  100. pils123
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Maybe I'm not original but it's just the same game. Same graphics, same story line... It's just an expansive DLC of MW2. And maybe they say there are a lot of new things, that's just **** I hope Activision reads this and maybe they know there doing it wrong. ps: I hope they make COD: zombies because that's something I do love from COD
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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Push Square
    Feb 10, 2012
    90
    There's a tangible insistence from gamers that this series needs to evolve, but it seems unwarranted when it still leads the FPS class. The engine's definitely in need of an overhaul, but when it comes to thumping set-pieces and addictive multiplayer design, Modern Warfare 3 is still in a league of its own.
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  2. GameSpot
    Feb 1, 2012
    85
    By sticking to the series' strengths, Modern Warfare 3 delivers some of the best competitive, cooperate, and single-player shooting in the business.
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 4, 2012
    90
    As a complete package, Modern Warfare 3 takes the cake. [Jan 2012, p.67]
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