Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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  1. Chrono
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    From a Battlefield 3 Fan Perspective this game is very good, it's not a DLC of MW2 the MP has improved over with the spec ops giving the shine it is just as good as zombies and the unlocks will keep you going on for a while and Prestige and 80 levels will definitely be alot of time too., COD Elite is just as good as Battlelog everything is good (MP is a dead heat) and Campaign is a bitFrom a Battlefield 3 Fan Perspective this game is very good, it's not a DLC of MW2 the MP has improved over with the spec ops giving the shine it is just as good as zombies and the unlocks will keep you going on for a while and Prestige and 80 levels will definitely be alot of time too., COD Elite is just as good as Battlelog everything is good (MP is a dead heat) and Campaign is a bit cliche but slightly better than BF3s I will see you guys on the BATTLEFIELD and the MODERN WARFARE, Peace out Fans and trolls :P… Expand
  2. oPhantoMx
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    So before I start I want to say that I have played every COD that has been realeased already.
    Modern Warfare 3 is fast-paced FPS and really good game. I cant stand those BF3 FANBOYS giving game 0 or 1 LMAO dont observe on them. I have both bf3 and mw3 and there equally good even tough mw3 has little advantage for me. What also makes me laugh are again people saying that this is like DLC    So before I start I want to say that I have played every COD that has been realeased already.
    Modern Warfare 3 is fast-paced FPS and really good game. I cant stand those BF3 FANBOYS giving game 0 or 1 LMAO dont observe on them. I have both bf3 and mw3 and there equally good even tough mw3 has little advantage for me. What also makes me laugh are again people saying that this is like DLC for mw2 which is not .
    SP is spectacular and breathtaking even tough its kinda short MP is good and balanced unlike black ops.
    Spec ops and survival mode are new things(survival mode is) and there really funny and enjoyable.
    All in all mw3 deserves IMO 9 because of short campaign and everything else is great.
    Must buy for mw fans and for others who wants to have fun and be competative at the same time
    9/10.    … Expand
  3. SpunkyDude
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game deserves a 8, but since a lot of Battlefield 3 retards here have been rating this game like the very reason of their existence in the world is to rate B3 as 10 and MW3 as 0 (unsurprisingly all those have rated this as 0 and 1 really have no other contribution on this site), I thought.. what the hell? Let me boost it to 10. Anyhoo... this game is intense. Very intense. You have toThis game deserves a 8, but since a lot of Battlefield 3 retards here have been rating this game like the very reason of their existence in the world is to rate B3 as 10 and MW3 as 0 (unsurprisingly all those have rated this as 0 and 1 really have no other contribution on this site), I thought.. what the hell? Let me boost it to 10. Anyhoo... this game is intense. Very intense. You have to be on your toes.. always. The campaign although short, plays out like a breeze with the trademark over the top action this franchise is so famous for. Havent fiddled around with Multiplayer that much, but from what I have played so far, looks delicious.… Expand
  4. Nage
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Great game, first experiences showed that it really was worth of waiting :) Multiplaying has stepped to the next level, playing was smoorh with out lag and rubber band effect.
  5. SimRyd
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    So it's an expensive map-pack? Correct. However you won't find more people online playing a game with a more solid foundation and set of mechanics. Shame? Yes. Could they have done more? Yes x2. Is it still going to keep you hooked for months? Yes x3.
  6. HardCoreGamer15
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Call Of Duty may be one of the easiest games to make but it is very ADDICTING when it come's to multiplayer you can't argue there. If you were new to COD and just started playing it you can't say the game is crap because nearly everyone I know love's playing COD like I do
  7. singingbatman
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I would tell anyone on the fence about buying this game to ignore the bad reviews. Its a good game, they delivered exactly what they wanted, a new game with the same feel as what made modern warfare popular. When nhl 09 or 10 or 11 or 12 or comes out do they change everything?? no they just improve things slightly, the same could be said for games like halo, every big game is gonna haveI would tell anyone on the fence about buying this game to ignore the bad reviews. Its a good game, they delivered exactly what they wanted, a new game with the same feel as what made modern warfare popular. When nhl 09 or 10 or 11 or 12 or comes out do they change everything?? no they just improve things slightly, the same could be said for games like halo, every big game is gonna have its share of haters and those people are dumb if they dont know what to expect when buying a call of duty fps. I tried to like battle field but didnt like the controls and thats why i like mw3 more, the controls dont feel clunky to me and thats one of the reasons i enjoy playing it online. Bottom line is the game is good and with so many titles not living up to its hype , its nice to see one that does… Expand
  8. chx1138
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Well I see the BF trolls reviews are in, now listen to a rational review. If you enjoy the other Modern Warfare games, you'll like this one. Sure, not a whole lot different going on, but the campaign is amazing and the game is still fun. Screw the haters, if you like COD this game is for you.
  9. parker007
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the complete package. It has a solid, single-player campaign, a rich multiplayer mode that has new modes and will be played by millions of gamers for years to come; a awesome Spec-Ops mode that includes an all-new Survival gameplay mode similar to Horde; and is the first Call of Duty title to launch with the new Elite service, something that will become aCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the complete package. It has a solid, single-player campaign, a rich multiplayer mode that has new modes and will be played by millions of gamers for years to come; a awesome Spec-Ops mode that includes an all-new Survival gameplay mode similar to Horde; and is the first Call of Duty title to launch with the new Elite service, something that will become a standard in the CoD franchise for years to come. The online game is the deepest and richest CoD multiplayer experience to date and the Spec Ops co-operative mode is worth the price of admission alone. MW3 has excellent sound design, is very polished, and its gameplay exceeds expectations. MW3 is going to be played for a long, long time to come, and deservedly so.… Expand
  10. akumamage
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Good....Good...Let the butthurt flow through you. Seriously fan girls, whats wrong with you? Its not battlefield so it sucks. Same can be said the other way around.
  11. thefrankdrebben
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I think the main point here would be "why change a winning formula?". There is no reason to and instead COD does enough minor tweaks to make the overall experience much more enjoyable and a more complete game than any other installment in the series. Their is clearly a reason that COD is the highest selling gaming franchise in history...because they have perfected what the first personI think the main point here would be "why change a winning formula?". There is no reason to and instead COD does enough minor tweaks to make the overall experience much more enjoyable and a more complete game than any other installment in the series. Their is clearly a reason that COD is the highest selling gaming franchise in history...because they have perfected what the first person shooter should be. It is hard to believe that this game has gotten so many negative reviews from "fans". If anything, it shows how this BF3 v MW3 has affected peoples judgement. To give a game a 0 or a 1 score means that it is utterly unplayable, so their no excuse for giving this game those scorelines unless A) you have not played it and do not intend to because you are so hung up on BF3 or B) you wish to drive the score down intentionally. Both are inexcusable. It is clear that MW3 is a fantastic piece of software! Universal accliam from critics should tell yo usomething. Agreed, the series could use some freshening up, but to say that it is entirely stale is a gross misstatement. The graphics are fantastic as always, the action is explosive and over the top and will keep you on your seat, and the multiplayer is a real treat. The new survival mode is absolutely brilliant and will be a good alternative to the "zombies mode" of black Ops. Well done Infinity Ward, you made another brilliant one!!!… Expand
  12. quickgold
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Overall in my opinion, the single player and the special ops add depth and value to the package. The multi-player experience is where this package stands out, it will leave you addicted for months especially with call of duty elite and the vast amount of information it offers. The new modes also make it a worthwhile game.
  13. redman101
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Other ppl dont know what they are talkin about..good graphic good campaign....what i expected from modern warfare...goood ass game... wayyyyyy better than bf3..in graphic and gameplay wise.... this is def. worth the 60 bucks.
  14. leacott61
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Gotta love people coming on here saying MW3 is simply the same ol game ( everybody hates what is on top ).. Call of duty is the best because all they have to do is refine the multiplayer just abit every year to keep it on top of the competition.

    Simply put the single player is the best story you will get with a fps, while it may not be quite on par with games like TES series it is still    Gotta love people coming on here saying MW3 is simply the same ol game ( everybody hates what is on top ).. Call of duty is the best because all they have to do is refine the multiplayer just abit every year to keep it on top of the competition.

    Simply put the single player is the best story you will get with a fps, while it may not be quite on par with games like TES series it is still an awesome experience.

    The multiplayer is more fun then ever before! the gameplay is by far the smoothest around, Battlefield 3 is a great game but Call of duty just takes the cake once again.    … Expand
  15. LegendKILLER10
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. All of you haters (battlefield 3 fanboys) need to get a life and leave the mw3 reviews for people who can actually afford the game. It's sad how bad your life is you just have to hate on cod mw3.
  16. NabsyWabsy
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    I think there is a general trend of people hating on this game. Sure, it's not perfect, and its not as revolutionary as previous titles. It has become, once again, like the Pro Evos and Fifas of First Person Shooters. I personally have only played the first 36% of the campaign and found it as average as the last games, but where it really shines is its Online Multiplayer and Special Ops.I think there is a general trend of people hating on this game. Sure, it's not perfect, and its not as revolutionary as previous titles. It has become, once again, like the Pro Evos and Fifas of First Person Shooters. I personally have only played the first 36% of the campaign and found it as average as the last games, but where it really shines is its Online Multiplayer and Special Ops. Special Ops has an option of two modes, Survival and Missions. The missions are an arcade-esque version of the game and are fairly engaging. Survival, however, is the cream of the crop. I always found the Zombie modes of previous COD titles exciting, but there was no real strategic element or tactics other than 'lapping.' Survival brings these missing elements from Zombies and creates a great challenge that will constantly keep you coming back for more. The Online multiplayer has taken a fair amount of stick but seriously, what were people expecting? They have incorporated the best of all the previous titles and presented it in a way that is not at all different to previous episodes. People complain about the maps, and the guns; but really 16 interesting and different maps, varying in size, environment, and combat style make for an exciting experiences. They included the split screen online multiplayer as well. In summary, a great game. Not the revolution some people where expecting, but certainly worth buying if youre a fan of the series. And a passing thought, if you're playing Online and are getting 0kills 10deaths or a score as absymal as that, theres no excuse other than you're s***! remember the story of the poor carpenter?… Expand
  17. LostNexusGamer
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    MW3 brought back some of the missing details from MW2. As MW2 fell into the deep end, MW3 ended bringing back up some of the missing detail from MW2. The campaign was a bit better, but still not the best in the franchise. The multiplayer was altered some but still brought the same Call of Duty experience. The only applauding part is the new Special Ops mode. With new survival techniquesMW3 brought back some of the missing details from MW2. As MW2 fell into the deep end, MW3 ended bringing back up some of the missing detail from MW2. The campaign was a bit better, but still not the best in the franchise. The multiplayer was altered some but still brought the same Call of Duty experience. The only applauding part is the new Special Ops mode. With new survival techniques and much more tactical responses, the Co-op mode is the outstanding part. MW3 brought back some of Modern Warfare's former glory, but most of it seeped away with the downfall of the franchise.… Expand
  18. AndyClimax
    Oct 9, 2014
    8
    The setting and scenarios are familiar, but ramped up to 11 with a fantasy World War 3. The well-loved characters from the previous Modern Warfares are back (Soap & Price) but there is little connection felt with the others, particularly the new playable protagonist Yuri. Multiplayer is all that you've come to expect, which is both a good and bad thing.
  19. RanSBuzz
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    The only game from the entire series of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" that was the best. The special ops is addicing and the campain makes the playes actually interested to know the background of the charactes in the game. Yet the multiplayer just wasn't enough.
    what a Call of Duty game worth without it's addicting multiplayer?
  20. reubz1123
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Great fun game with new characters fun multiplayer and some people hate this game and I don't know why great multiplayer and fantastic single player and I may sound like a fanboy but I also play Battlefield. The only bad part is soap is dead :( fun game and I like the maps 100/100.
  21. Bruterake
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Mapas bons respaws horriveis, trocação de tiro boa e divertida menos de type 95 e fmg9 akimbo, modo extra divertido e a campanha é daora ta bem, um 9 fácil já que eu nunca joguei mw2 nem mw.
  22. binky-winkie
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    The campaign was great, the multiplayer was ok and the spec ops were trash. SURVIVAL WAS AMAZING
  23. MPRF12345
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Game's phenomenal.The only reason it has such a low rating is because people are just comparing it to its predecessors instead of just looking at the game itself.
    The campaign was incredible fun. Many differently styled missions that all end up in a pretty cool ending.
    Co-op is a lot of fun with friends.
    Multiplayer is the best I've played so far.
  24. MovieFan123
    Sep 1, 2012
    10
    MW3 is an awesome game with great graphics and a amazing story line. Sure it might not be as good as Black ops but it still is a big achievement. I enjoyed this game very much because of all these amazing things about it.
  25. majik_joker
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Short Review...

    Spec Ops: With the addition of Survival mode I say that mode alone is a 10/10. It's fun, a lot more interesting than Zombies from the Treyarch Call of Duty games and for when PS3 network is down for maintenance I found it an enjoyable activity to pass time with. Much like multiplayer it has a leveling system. Your waves and cash will reset to zero but as you level you will    Short Review...

    Spec Ops: With the addition of Survival mode I say that mode alone is a 10/10. It's fun, a lot more interesting than Zombies from the Treyarch Call of Duty games and for when PS3 network is down for maintenance I found it an enjoyable activity to pass time with. Much like multiplayer it has a leveling system. Your waves and cash will reset to zero but as you level you will have more weapons to buy and unlock more maps to play on. It is also great practice for learning the multiplayer maps since they share the same maps. The higher level maps have more difficult waves but over all i still found myself getting far and it was very fun.

    Campaign: Nothing new here other then the story itself continues. I'll give it a 7/10 considering they finally got rid of the stupid training mission that started the story out before. The training mission is in spec ops however if you enjoy it for some reason. All call of duty campaigns have amazing presentation but overall it's the same experience to me.

    Multiplayer: Nothing changed... bull crap, people are liars. First off a 9/10 for this. First thing I noticed was the lighting and weather effects. It is truly on par with the campaign style presentation. It feels like Battlefield 3's scale with a more user friendly close quarters arena, over all if you don't see the difference you should really go buy or rent the game and stop lying to people. Other than that the rest is the same with exception to weapon leveling which really just makes it easier to unlock attachments, no more of that 20 head shots bull crap with this and that or heart beat sensors kills. With plenty of nice tweaks this game is worth the $60 considering you get 16 maps anyways which Activision would have charged you anyways at $60 based on how they set up their map packs.

    What it needs to improve:
    1) Legacy Maps, all of them, rock band style, you should have learned Activision when the Guitar Hero series had to end. Don't let EA beat you to this because it will probably cut sales by A LOT! If that's to many maps for people create separate play list so that people can decide what they play and only need one disc. Also have a favorites play list where players can vote on all maps and the current top 10 maps will be in the favorites rotation.
    2) Destruction, but in your own unique way. I have Battlefield for destroying entire buildings but it would be cool to be able to create some new cover areas and destroy some camping spots.
    3) Create a Map, this is something I would like to see down the line, Tony Hawks create a skate park was pretty dope, i think we could make some pretty awesome maps with the right tools....

    so now my average score is...9, i started off with an 8 but decided to rate each part and came to 9, so I will go with 9 officially. thanks for reading.    … Expand
  26. Killerboy_10
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Uma pequena evolução a nível gráfico, admito que podia ser melhor. Dou muito valor a um jogo com os gráficos do MW3, porque tem uma história fantástica, o online está muito mais convidativo com os servers privados e novas funcionalidades. A verdade é que o jogo corre aUma pequena evolução a nível gráfico, admito que podia ser melhor. Dou muito valor a um jogo com os gráficos do MW3, porque tem uma história fantástica, o online está muito mais convidativo com os servers privados e novas funcionalidades. A verdade é que o jogo corre a 60fps, bastante fluído e não necessita assim de muitos gráficos.
    Muito bom o jogo, não me arrependo nada de o ter comprado!    … Expand
  27. MetalliKilla
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Wow, I am surprised with all the hate on here for a single game. Personally I love the MW series and was very excited for MW3. This hype was well worth it. Campaign is the best for any FPS and Multiplayer is fun. Don't understand why this series needs a revamp with every release, I like the gameplay as it is and will continue to support the MW/COD series.

    Funnily enough, I believed the    Wow, I am surprised with all the hate on here for a single game. Personally I love the MW series and was very excited for MW3. This hype was well worth it. Campaign is the best for any FPS and Multiplayer is fun. Don't understand why this series needs a revamp with every release, I like the gameplay as it is and will continue to support the MW/COD series.

    Funnily enough, I believed the hype from so many others about BF3 and I was bored with it after an hour. Tough to outdo the best BF3 fanboys. Campaign falls way short of the what MW3 delivered. Guess you all have time to sign up and post negative reviews on here because after MW3 got released you have nobody to play with anymore, they are all playing TRULY the better game MODERN WARFARE, where it has gone ABOVE AND BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD.    … Expand
  28. marioporfirio
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The best game in earth, the campaign is better than mw2, the multiplayer is the best in the series. Spec Ops is back and survival mode is a great thing!!!
  29. JGrimes78
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    The BF3 fanboys are the one's fueling the war between the two games and dragging MW3 down. The best way to make your game look better is to throw off on the competition. This score is based on 3,000 people, what about the other million that's playing everyday, oh yeah they are too busy playing a good game, MW3, to come here and rate it.
  30. Redmagpie93
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was originally waiting until Christmas to play this and but was given it as an early present and I must say it is easily the best of the series... unlike its predecessor, the multiplayer is now finely balanced and the stupid fun of the solo campaign has been taken to new heights and in a game fun should always be taken into consideration unlike certain other po-faced FPS 'battles'. ToI was originally waiting until Christmas to play this and but was given it as an early present and I must say it is easily the best of the series... unlike its predecessor, the multiplayer is now finely balanced and the stupid fun of the solo campaign has been taken to new heights and in a game fun should always be taken into consideration unlike certain other po-faced FPS 'battles'. To top it off is the vastly improved Spec Ops co-op that is now fine-tuned to be an equally enjoyable solo experience to the campaign with Survival discovering how to balance solo and co-op where Zombies et al could not.
    People may argue that the game runs on an old engine but briefly ignoring the fact that this is a very nice-looking game with a silky smooth 60FPS: since when have engines been the be-all and end-all of a game's success... Ocarina of Time 3D is still one of the best games of the year despite running on an engine from a decade ago so that cant be a detrimental factor to MW3.....
    The highlight of the series and the most fun I've had with an FPS since Portal 2 (and there have been many in between you'll all note) :)    … Expand
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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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