Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

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  1. Playstationguy
    Mar 25, 2013
    9
    9-Presentation; The menu's are well laid out, and the story wraps up the series well. Emotional moments really grabbed me, and the characters and plot are as well built as ever.
    10-Graphics; The game doesn't look much better than MW2, but it's still an excellent looking game.
    8-Sound; The music is awesome, the voice acting is great, and the sound effects are much better than MW2    9-Presentation; The menu's are well laid out, and the story wraps up the series well. Emotional moments really grabbed me, and the characters and plot are as well built as ever.
    10-Graphics; The game doesn't look much better than MW2, but it's still an excellent looking game.
    8-Sound; The music is awesome, the voice acting is great, and the sound effects are much better than MW2
    8.5-Game play; The level design is great, the controls and mechanics are excellent, and the AI is smart.
    9-Lasting value; There's tons of content, but it feels to familiar.
    Overall-9/10    … Expand
  2. ThisNameIsTaken
    Mar 12, 2013
    5
    I've never really been a big fan of recent first person shooter games and very rarely will i truly enjoy one. I had a friend of mine let me borrow this game for about a week. After trying this game out, it still did not change my opinion of recent FPS games. The single player campaign was pretty bad, while the online multiplayer was a mess. The storyline was (in my opinion) filled withI've never really been a big fan of recent first person shooter games and very rarely will i truly enjoy one. I had a friend of mine let me borrow this game for about a week. After trying this game out, it still did not change my opinion of recent FPS games. The single player campaign was pretty bad, while the online multiplayer was a mess. The storyline was (in my opinion) filled with boring characters, and average set pieces (the Eiffel Tower faling down was good, i'll admit, but there were just too many explosions throughout the whole campaign) and dull, grey environments (I know it's a war game, but even the cities in which the story takes place in aren't grey and dull).It was just a forgettable campaign. The multiplayer was the worst experience I had with the game, since most of the games I had joined were either extremely laggy, filled with screaming little kids, or the game not letting me in the match at all. The maps were also really forgettable. Seeing that i'm not a big fan of recent FPS', this review might seem a bit biased. Honestly, if nearly all gaming magazines and websites didn't constantly advertise it, I would even say it was rushed. So thats my opinion, thats its just a forgettable, mediocre game.… Expand
  3. skullford
    Mar 5, 2013
    8
    Awesome maps, nice basic weapons and loadouts, smooth gameplay, nice options for killstreaks, portable radar. Not sure what people dislike about the game. Loses points for server problems and a single player game that is a giant stepdown from MW2.
  4. Shanester16
    Feb 23, 2013
    2
    The Call of Duty series I've always felt is extremely overrated... despite having some decent games (4, BO 1) But when people can play... this... and give it a 10/10 really really confuses me. Guns all feel the same, you don't feel you've done a lot in customization. The story is awful all the way through with no high points and a disappointing ending. Multiplayer is barely any differentThe Call of Duty series I've always felt is extremely overrated... despite having some decent games (4, BO 1) But when people can play... this... and give it a 10/10 really really confuses me. Guns all feel the same, you don't feel you've done a lot in customization. The story is awful all the way through with no high points and a disappointing ending. Multiplayer is barely any different to what you're used to besides the new mode which isn't even that good. Every single map in this game is dreadfully dull... barely any tactical design, simply made for the "Charge and shoot" gamers. My advice: Stick to BO 1 if you want a decent multiplayer experience.… Expand
  5. PotaetoSak
    Feb 22, 2013
    1
    I almost smashed my console when i tried this game. After playing it like half a year, i have made my mind. This is not MW 2.5. This is MW 2.1. Incredible lack of innovation mark this game's campaign and multiplayer. Let's start with the positives. SpecOps missions are somewhat fun to play, Survival offers somewhat like zombies from BO: Kill someone, you earn money and you can buy weapons,I almost smashed my console when i tried this game. After playing it like half a year, i have made my mind. This is not MW 2.5. This is MW 2.1. Incredible lack of innovation mark this game's campaign and multiplayer. Let's start with the positives. SpecOps missions are somewhat fun to play, Survival offers somewhat like zombies from BO: Kill someone, you earn money and you can buy weapons, perks and more. Now you can level up in these missions, and, like multiplayer, you unlock new stuff to buy at Survival. Now, the negatives. The singleplayer is esentially the same from MW2 Like the last "Die Hard" movie, it's all about explosions and firefights. Predictable plot twists and not-so-good storytelling ruin the campaign. Killing enemies that lack the brain to take cover and just run into your bullets makes the campaign boring and leaves a deja-vu effect if you played MW2. Now, with the star of the game, multiplayer. In my opinion, MW2 added a lot of stuff that ruined the game, like deathstreaks and a nuke. The only thing fixed in MW3 are the grenade launcher's blast radius. Terrible weapon balance, overpowered perks and even worse map design with lots of camping spots (yes, campers are back), terrible spawns and bad hit detection. Visual glitches and some unfixed issues (like teammates shoving you) are still present. Oh, and now the nuke is called M.O.A.B. but it doesn't end the match, just kills everyone. However, it's still a stupid killstreak. Overall, MW3 has the same graphics, same weapons with other name and same problems MW2 had. Do not buy this 60-bucks expansion pack.… Expand
  6. juicejuice
    Feb 3, 2013
    7
    For me this is the best first person shooter out there because of it's similarities to the best first person shooter of all time: COD4.
  7. Sunline64
    Jan 26, 2013
    1
    This horror drudgery Shouldn't even be in call of duty. From the Boring Campaign to the horrible multiplayer maps to the desperate attempt of the spec ops mode, there isn't really much to say here. Me? Im a cod fan, but that's going to change if Activition, Treyarch, and Infinity ward, doesn't start learning how to make games. Or at the very least, make something new.
  8. zombies69
    Jan 25, 2013
    1
    wow what awful game the graphics were great but the multiplayer was ummmm. ........ The only thing am going to say is the bomb sound , it explodes so bad that I had to laugh and cry at the same time because I never hear a bomb like that and there was one that sound like that sorry but it's sooooo bad. thank god I didn't buy it
  9. EliteReviews
    Jan 14, 2013
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 ended in a most satisfying, and comforting way. After seeing the death of some of my favorite characters, I am very glad to see the ending work out the way it did. I did not figure this game to be as good or better than Modern Warfare 2, considering it was better than Modern Warfare 3. The campaign of this game did not add as much as Modern Warfare 2 had in it, but it wasModern Warfare 3 ended in a most satisfying, and comforting way. After seeing the death of some of my favorite characters, I am very glad to see the ending work out the way it did. I did not figure this game to be as good or better than Modern Warfare 2, considering it was better than Modern Warfare 3. The campaign of this game did not add as much as Modern Warfare 2 had in it, but it was a most satisfying way to end the trilogy. It went beyond my expectations, but not nearly as close as any other Call of Duty game did. The multiplayer of the game is a different story. I generally hated the multiplayer which is why I did not get far in the online ranks of the game. This here was the turning point to my thoughts about Modern Warfare 3. To me, there were simply too many people that took the game more serious than it needed to be, especially for a war game. If they were playing Battlefield 3, I could see why they would be taking it seriously, it has much more fast paced action to it, a breath taking view of modern and urban war, and the detail to the game is tremendous. Especially the jets they put in it, but I am not here to review Battlefield 3, and this is not a comparison and contrast essay. I am here to review a game that did not amuse me in the multiplayer field as much as any other Call of Duty game did. I don't recommend the game that much to people who can't stand others who whine entirely like the game is real, and start using foul language, especially kids that should not be cussing at their age. - Collin

    My Rating: 7/10
    Trenton's Rating: 7/10    … Expand
  10. gamer2013
    Jan 6, 2013
    7
    good last year

    playing this now the gameplay is not that smooth good campaign

    rly fun survival mode soild spec ops missions

    and very fun multiplayer black ops 2 feels smoother but this game is more memorable and betetr if ur not a massive cod fan
  11. Snidzz
    Jan 3, 2013
    3
    Modern Warfare 3 is a terrible game. It adds absolutely nothing new to the series and is essentially a crappy version of MW2. They fixed a few problems here and there (no Commando, no OP noobtubes) but also spawned some new problems of its own. The only additions they made to the game were basically just unnecessary crap that doesn't even belong, such as the Support package andModern Warfare 3 is a terrible game. It adds absolutely nothing new to the series and is essentially a crappy version of MW2. They fixed a few problems here and there (no Commando, no OP noobtubes) but also spawned some new problems of its own. The only additions they made to the game were basically just unnecessary crap that doesn't even belong, such as the Support package and Deathstreaks such as Dead Man's Hand. Terrible maps as well, and the spawning system is horrific. The only thing to like about this game is the new Specialist package and the Kill Confirmed game mode. This game just reeks of laziness and is a disgrace to the real developers that actually put work into their games. Sad, because I actually liked CoD4 and MW2. It really is pathetic how this is the best selling console game of all time.… Expand
  12. DarkOblivion
    Dec 17, 2012
    2
    Disliked most COD games, but, thought I would give it a try....waste of time in my opinion, boring graphics, gameplay etc, mush prefer Killzone, can't hide, Fight or Die! SImple as that :)
  13. LinusDudee
    Dec 1, 2012
    10
    Hello, i like the game modern warfare 3 because you have so nice killstreak, you have so nice weapons, and of course THE MOAB! Everybody says that the killstreaks from black ops so **** nice are but the killstreaks from MW3 are so much nicer! You have in MW3 juggernaut, Opsprey Gunner, EMP, and so much more. That's why MW3 is better!
  14. Jmanzer
    Nov 29, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guns that take more bullets than it would take rocks to kill a man, spawn rapes, under powered explosives and... well... THEY KILLED SOAP!! So yeah, don't play it... I mean, if they at least made people get knocked down from bullets or even flinch the TINIEST bit, then MAYBE it would be SOMETHING like realistic. Plus they need to turn up the damage on bullets and explosives, make knifing get a cool animation so it doesn't look like your trying to open a door when you stab someone.… Expand
  15. serotonic
    Nov 28, 2012
    0
    Only a negative score would reflect how truly terrible this game is. Unfortunately a 0 will have to suffice. The maps are all terrible and are all the same. They are designed so that no matter where you are in the map and no matter what direction you are facing, there is an enemy behind you. There is nowhere on any map where you don't have to be constantly spinning in circles in order toOnly a negative score would reflect how truly terrible this game is. Unfortunately a 0 will have to suffice. The maps are all terrible and are all the same. They are designed so that no matter where you are in the map and no matter what direction you are facing, there is an enemy behind you. There is nowhere on any map where you don't have to be constantly spinning in circles in order to see an enemy coming. This is due to a combination of terrible map design and terrible spawn points. Enemies do not spawn with their teammates, and will instead spawn directly behind you. The guns are all the same. There is permanent lag, even with full bars. The only good part of this game was the campaign, which will take you around 2 hours to beat if you really stretch it out. Let's be honest though, there isn't a person on this Earth who buys COD for the campaign… Expand
  16. MaidenEXP
    Nov 24, 2012
    6
    The worst Modern Warfare game with difference. The first was something so new, the second has made the best multiplayer of FPS since 2009, but this one... This game doesn´t offer something new, something with the power of make it different. His multiplayer mode doesn´t have any evolution from the second Modern Warfare, the campaing mode is exciting but unreal, and the Spec OpsThe worst Modern Warfare game with difference. The first was something so new, the second has made the best multiplayer of FPS since 2009, but this one... This game doesn´t offer something new, something with the power of make it different. His multiplayer mode doesn´t have any evolution from the second Modern Warfare, the campaing mode is exciting but unreal, and the Spec Ops are bored than the ones in the modern warfare 2. This game was made for sell a lot of copies, and it can´t sell as much as Black Ops. This was also the Call of duty I played less. I only reached 3 prestiges modes, with the 6 I made in Black Ops. One of the most dissapointing games I have played in my life...… Expand
  17. Raspifier
    Nov 21, 2012
    9
    Generally bad multiplayer maps and dull spec ops, but good campaign, and great multiplayer, especially with the slightly revamped Create-a-Class system and the Community Game-Modes. Altogether engaging as great; doesn't quite beat Black Ops. You can't give this game less than a nine, unless you want to give scores of other games out there a less than a nine. Modern Warfare 3 is NOT a badGenerally bad multiplayer maps and dull spec ops, but good campaign, and great multiplayer, especially with the slightly revamped Create-a-Class system and the Community Game-Modes. Altogether engaging as great; doesn't quite beat Black Ops. You can't give this game less than a nine, unless you want to give scores of other games out there a less than a nine. Modern Warfare 3 is NOT a bad game - it's just a little sloppy, and not a worthy sequel.… Expand
  18. APOLLO_SOL
    Nov 19, 2012
    0
    SOOO many hit markers with sniper rifles and RPG's. This games weapon balance is critical to its failure but surely not its sole reason for a zero rating. The campaign was more or less a linear journey of shoot, run, more shooting, more running, big shoot scene, running, more running, and the pretty stale shootout ending. I was impressed with survival mode but that quickly "just asSOOO many hit markers with sniper rifles and RPG's. This games weapon balance is critical to its failure but surely not its sole reason for a zero rating. The campaign was more or less a linear journey of shoot, run, more shooting, more running, big shoot scene, running, more running, and the pretty stale shootout ending. I was impressed with survival mode but that quickly "just as zombies" became stale and unimpressive. The multiplayer is just God awful truthfully; perhaps I was expecting the same excellence of product that CoD:MW and CoD:MW2 brought me but this game feels half complete, unbalanced, fulfilling, and not worth 60$. Skyrim, Final Fantasy XIII-2, Starcraft: II, and the like are the REAL thought provoking games now.… Expand
  19. ErnestBeqiri
    Nov 14, 2012
    4
    I'm f**king tired of COD, seriously. Modern Warfare 3 is the same game as It's predecessor in terms of multiplayer, and It's even worse. It's unbalanced, not fun at all. It's overly frustrating . Technically is downright horrible, following the same engine. The singleplayer is solid, but forgettable. And uninspiring. The special ops is the most solid part of the game. I am reallyI'm f**king tired of COD, seriously. Modern Warfare 3 is the same game as It's predecessor in terms of multiplayer, and It's even worse. It's unbalanced, not fun at all. It's overly frustrating . Technically is downright horrible, following the same engine. The singleplayer is solid, but forgettable. And uninspiring. The special ops is the most solid part of the game. I am really disappointed. As I loved MW1 and MW2, MW3 is a pile of sh*t. Avoid it. Buy Battlefield 3, It is better! (4.2… Expand
  20. franco214
    Nov 13, 2012
    5
    Being the leading FPS selling game there must be something in the CoD series that people like. Myself i am struggling to see what everyone else sees. There has been no huge advancement in the last few itterations and that is what dissapoints me the most. CoD gets fantastic sales from banging out the same thing each year and while i agree with the philosophy 'if it ain't broke don't fix it'Being the leading FPS selling game there must be something in the CoD series that people like. Myself i am struggling to see what everyone else sees. There has been no huge advancement in the last few itterations and that is what dissapoints me the most. CoD gets fantastic sales from banging out the same thing each year and while i agree with the philosophy 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' i would still like to see more. I have not gone through the campaign and i have only brought this game for the muliplayer as my friends do not play anything else. The multiplayer is fun, gameplay is good but i just don't feel enthused anytime i put this game in to play. I want more from CoD… Expand
  21. GamersLikeABoss
    Nov 10, 2012
    5
    i think the call of duty collection should stop making games, the first call of duty games is really fun and fresh but now is the same thing, shooting people and i was expecting something new but i think i would rather play battlefield instead of the same thing over and over again
  22. houjo2000
    Nov 5, 2012
    0
    Remember when developers used to make sequels that added something new? Neither does Actiblizzard. I'd like to say this is the third time this game has come out- but considering black ops doesn't add anything new I'm starting to lose track of the number of times this exact game has been released. If you combined all the MW and BO together you'd get a campaign the size of a normal shooter-Remember when developers used to make sequels that added something new? Neither does Actiblizzard. I'd like to say this is the third time this game has come out- but considering black ops doesn't add anything new I'm starting to lose track of the number of times this exact game has been released. If you combined all the MW and BO together you'd get a campaign the size of a normal shooter- which already have short campaigns to begin with.

    Oh, but nobody gets CoD for the campaign, it's for the pvp! Yes- true enough, and guess what- MW1 still did it better. I have to give them props though- they've found an amazing way to milk suckers out of their money with zero effort; and look at how games everywhere are becoming crap as they try to emulate this money for nothing style of developing.

    This game series is everything that is wrong with gaming- if not current society in general.    … Expand
  23. cwhite
    Nov 3, 2012
    9
    The call of duty series has amassed a lot of haters the last few years. The series does not change alot from game to game but not every game that comes out can be a brand new experience. I am a fan of FPS games and I enjoy the call of duty series. Modern warfare 3 does not do much different from the previous games but it is still a good game with a fun campaign and some awesome times withThe call of duty series has amassed a lot of haters the last few years. The series does not change alot from game to game but not every game that comes out can be a brand new experience. I am a fan of FPS games and I enjoy the call of duty series. Modern warfare 3 does not do much different from the previous games but it is still a good game with a fun campaign and some awesome times with multiplayer. The last thing I want to say if the call of duty series has so many people that hate it why is it still the best selling series year after year and the most played game online. Seems strange huh.… Expand
  24. Coder_K
    Oct 30, 2012
    7
    It's a good game but Infinity Ward brings nothing new to the table. I felt like I was playing the same missions from MW2. It's time for something new.
  25. coldcalculated
    Oct 26, 2012
    8
    Pretty decent game with a lot of game modes to keep you busy. The mulitplayer is pretty much a slightly upgraded version of mw2. Mw3 feels more like an enormous map pack rather than a full game, when it comes to multiplayer. The single player campaign is pretty epic filled with a lot of explosions and firefights. Spec ops is back with survival mode attached which is a lot of fun as well.Pretty decent game with a lot of game modes to keep you busy. The mulitplayer is pretty much a slightly upgraded version of mw2. Mw3 feels more like an enormous map pack rather than a full game, when it comes to multiplayer. The single player campaign is pretty epic filled with a lot of explosions and firefights. Spec ops is back with survival mode attached which is a lot of fun as well. The graphics are pretty much the same as mw2. But the 60fps is nice to have in a console shooter.… Expand
  26. Syriamn
    Oct 13, 2012
    9
    More of the same and i'm glad that it is so. Loved every single one that i've played so far. Only negative point. The campaign could be a little more difficult.
  27. jbully95
    Oct 8, 2012
    4
    Plz stop making these same boring games and do something new. MW3 was a disappointment. It was basically the same as MW2 online but worse due to all the nooby killstreaks and unbalanced weapons. At least try and make weapons that compete with each other rather then just 3 weapons that everyone uses because they chop up. Finally the campaign had no reply value at all and also it was tooPlz stop making these same boring games and do something new. MW3 was a disappointment. It was basically the same as MW2 online but worse due to all the nooby killstreaks and unbalanced weapons. At least try and make weapons that compete with each other rather then just 3 weapons that everyone uses because they chop up. Finally the campaign had no reply value at all and also it was too repetitive for my liking. I don't recommend unless a huge fan of the series but then you would of played it all before. The only thing keeping me from giving it a lower score was special ops which with the new zombie style combat operation thingo was kinda fun.… Expand
  28. Jakintosh
    Oct 8, 2012
    7
    I don't play online multiplayer, but from what I've played of the Single Player and the Spec Ops, I can say that this game is at least a solid FPS. It's not ground breaking, but it can provide a good amount of entertainment. I wouldn't say it is worth $60 + however much all the DLC costs, but it's still at least entertaining. It is very similar to previous games, but if you can get pastI don't play online multiplayer, but from what I've played of the Single Player and the Spec Ops, I can say that this game is at least a solid FPS. It's not ground breaking, but it can provide a good amount of entertainment. I wouldn't say it is worth $60 + however much all the DLC costs, but it's still at least entertaining. It is very similar to previous games, but if you can get past that, it's worth checking out.… Expand
  29. ParagonMichael
    Oct 6, 2012
    7
    I Kinda enjoyed the game, it´s not like the previous game, which i played ALOT more.
    But this game somehow let me down in the multiplayer, it somewhat pisses me off, that most people only care about Multi-Player, and less about Single-Player~
    However, Single-Player mode did definitly not let me down! I enjoyed it 100% It had an great ending, and good action, if it were´nt for    I Kinda enjoyed the game, it´s not like the previous game, which i played ALOT more.
    But this game somehow let me down in the multiplayer, it somewhat pisses me off, that most people only care about Multi-Player, and less about Single-Player~
    However, Single-Player mode did definitly not let me down! I enjoyed it 100% It had an great ending, and good action, if it were´nt for Single-Player, i would have rated the game 3 or Less.    … Expand
  30. CursedKnight187
    Oct 6, 2012
    6
    Whilst this game is, without a doubt, an enjoyable experience, it fails to bring anything new or fresh to this legendary franchise. The campaign had high moments but was less emotionally significant and enjoyable than its predecessors. The special ops mode was a little innovative with its survival mode, however it felt like a weak copy of the Treyarch zombies mode, but the missions wereWhilst this game is, without a doubt, an enjoyable experience, it fails to bring anything new or fresh to this legendary franchise. The campaign had high moments but was less emotionally significant and enjoyable than its predecessors. The special ops mode was a little innovative with its survival mode, however it felt like a weak copy of the Treyarch zombies mode, but the missions were easy and not particularly fun. The multiplayer was almost like an expansions to Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer, as it brought nearly nothing new to the table. Overall this game is a decent installment in the Call of Duty franchise but it suggests that the franchise is perhaps beginning to be consumed by age.… Expand
  31. fortySIXnTWO
    Oct 3, 2012
    5
    After almost a year to let the dust settle, I have found myself going back to Black Ops. What? Back to Black Ops? That goes to show that MW3 is nothing more than a rehash of what has already been done. Spec Ops missions are largely forgettable and the survival mode is nice, but only for so long.
  32. VidsRule
    Oct 3, 2012
    9
    The one's giving this game a zero are the true bandwagon jumpers, not the ones who are rating this oblectively. Of course this game is same-y, and I would give it an easy 10 if it was not. But it is still an (obviously) awesome game. Do all fighting game sequels, ALL sports games, side-scoller sequels, and basically all sequels deserve a zero because there overly similiar to the previous game?
  33. Gomez
    Oct 2, 2012
    7
    We'll start with the single player campaign which, for fans of the series, starts where Modern Warfare 2 left off. There are the classically well made cinematic cut scenes and as the game starts you get some nice flashbacks to previous parts of the story. It's essentially the US versus Russia and the campaign takes place in various locations around the globe. You start in a stunningWe'll start with the single player campaign which, for fans of the series, starts where Modern Warfare 2 left off. There are the classically well made cinematic cut scenes and as the game starts you get some nice flashbacks to previous parts of the story. It's essentially the US versus Russia and the campaign takes place in various locations around the globe. You start in a stunning looking New York with other famous cities such as Paris, Berlin and London coming later in the game. However, the gameplays as we would expect a COD title to play and will be instantly familiar for long time players. The level of scale, detail and realism are truly amazing with subtle elements like clothing material making you feel even more a part of the game. Now let… Expand
  34. ivansmile
    Oct 1, 2012
    10
    good game, irregular conexion and killstreaks too much... 10 to compensate bad score
    great sequel but no innovation and seem an expansive to mw2. but the game isn't for 3,2 user score
  35. CanaMavrickTwo
    Sep 29, 2012
    5
    Let me get things straight. It's not as good as some people say, and it's not as bad as other people say. On the negative side, it changes almost nothing since MW2, every map is designed to have one or multiple camping spots or unfair peeps and holes for noobs, the community is filled with crying children and the perks, weapons and killstreaks are pretty unbalanced. On the positive side,Let me get things straight. It's not as good as some people say, and it's not as bad as other people say. On the negative side, it changes almost nothing since MW2, every map is designed to have one or multiple camping spots or unfair peeps and holes for noobs, the community is filled with crying children and the perks, weapons and killstreaks are pretty unbalanced. On the positive side, the controls are great, the "feel" is great, it continues the plot and ends it (I hope so) and the spec ops will last a bit. Overall, it's in between OK and mediocre. I don't think it belongs the amount of attention it has and some people either just like or hate this too much. I just hope that COD and military shooters in general becomes a thing of the past after the next generation because they are getting stale.… Expand
  36. awesome_tim
    Sep 18, 2012
    9
    Great game. Most people were but they were too earlier as free DLC came out for a new gamemode called Face-off, including 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3. With small, fun maps. Better killstreaks like support (For noobs, I don't use support) and a way of recording videos and uploading them to YouTube very easily. Great first person shooter, you should get it. Ignore those bad reviews.
  37. HoodNation
    Sep 17, 2012
    4
    Wow how did they screw up this game. Just awful. The campaign is pretty boring until the end,Spec Ops is better in this game than MW2, and MP is just god awful. Overpowered perks like assassin and Deathstreaks like final stand, dead man's hand, etc. This is definitely the worst call of duty.
  38. mikeb575
    Sep 17, 2012
    1
    What can I say apart from, this game is rubbish, I have played it since it came out and if you want to spend hours on end saying WTF then buy it, I only wish I had saved my money and life and avioded this game, if you have played mw2 then you have played this, I can't help but feel ripped off, its hard to play spot the difference with mw2 and mw3, guns - same, characters - same, lag -What can I say apart from, this game is rubbish, I have played it since it came out and if you want to spend hours on end saying WTF then buy it, I only wish I had saved my money and life and avioded this game, if you have played mw2 then you have played this, I can't help but feel ripped off, its hard to play spot the difference with mw2 and mw3, guns - same, characters - same, lag - same, sniper BS - same, everything that is bad with mw2 is on mw3 oh apart from the rock that you can hide in, its seems like shooting people in the ankle is more effective then shooting the face, just go on you tube and search mw3 lag and you will see what I'm talking about, hopefully treyarch will be better than IW with black ops two but if not sadly COD have lost another customer, if you want realism and no lag then get BF3 or medal of honor, black ops is miles ahead in every aspect of the COD series, mw3 just seems a step back to 2009, if this game was not a COD series it would not sell anywhere near as many copies, the reputation is selling the games however the games are nothing but disappointing, luckily I didn't spend as much as some people who paid over £100 because then I will be P***ed off, I feel as though they have bent me over and well and truely f***ed me.… Expand
  39. Gabranth
    Sep 17, 2012
    5
    This game alone, as first purchase, will grant you amazing hours of fun, several multilplayer modes, co-op options and a movie like experience in the single player. However, be aware that multiplayer is based solely on speed of reaction, no team play, maps are overall small and spawns are really close, sometimes you will spawn right behind an enemy and even surrounded, as the designers ofThis game alone, as first purchase, will grant you amazing hours of fun, several multilplayer modes, co-op options and a movie like experience in the single player. However, be aware that multiplayer is based solely on speed of reaction, no team play, maps are overall small and spawns are really close, sometimes you will spawn right behind an enemy and even surrounded, as the designers of the game said, this game rewards the players who learn the spawn points and traffic routes, that is, if you are in location A you must learn that other players will spawn in point B and C, and find a spot where you can kill both while they are running in small corridors. This game is close quarter combat at its maximum.

    If you already own previous games of call of duty, name it MW or BO, this is just another one. Nothing new, just cosmetic changes and change of names of the same stuff, at this point this game is just for first timers looking for a really fast pace FPS where killing 3 people without dying is an achievement for regular players, and for fans, fans never get tired of the same thing over and over and over and over. Everyone else, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  40. Tablegooroo92
    Sep 5, 2012
    4
    After playing the game for quite some time I feel like the game play just let me down. First of all, the sniping was entirely too easy. I felt like the .50 Caliber sniper rifle had a magnet to the enemy. Of course I didn
  41. 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.
  42. cocianum
    Aug 21, 2012
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is one of the worst games i have ever played. This Game Has almost no map design, its just grey hallways with boxes. Yay. I dealt with me not being a big black ops fan and was willing to buy MW3, but this game is so bad i will never buy another call of duty until Slactivision and Infinity Whored (money whores) get their act together. And 4 DLC's? That is 60$Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is one of the worst games i have ever played. This Game Has almost no map design, its just grey hallways with boxes. Yay. I dealt with me not being a big black ops fan and was willing to buy MW3, but this game is so bad i will never buy another call of duty until Slactivision and Infinity Whored (money whores) get their act together. And 4 DLC's? That is 60$ of dog poop on top of another 60$ for the crappy game to begin with. Im glad you are allowed to give reviews a 0 on this website. I could say "i hope black ops 2 will be better" but this game is so bad i will not even buy the next installation.

    BUT! i will give this game some ups for letting me tell people to go on sourmath.com for free psn codes. So that brings this game' score up from a -67 to a -66.5    … Expand
  43. quotenneger
    Aug 21, 2012
    9
    The campaign is action-packed, exhilarating and filled with spectacular sequences that raise your heartbeat, and the while the story is outright absurd, it still manages to keep the player interested . The addition of the survival mode is great, and guarantees great co-op action.The multiplayer is great and addicting, like in every cod game, but at times it is filled with campers and otherThe campaign is action-packed, exhilarating and filled with spectacular sequences that raise your heartbeat, and the while the story is outright absurd, it still manages to keep the player interested . The addition of the survival mode is great, and guarantees great co-op action.The multiplayer is great and addicting, like in every cod game, but at times it is filled with campers and other frustration-raisers.… Expand
  44. thek826
    Aug 13, 2012
    3
    I wasn't expecting anything amazing for this game. Modern Warfare 2 had already shown that Infinity Ward did not give a crap about listening to the community. However, they never cease to amaze me with how bad this game was. The multiplayer isn't as broken as MW2, but that's like saying I'm not as bad as Osama Bin Laden. The campaign's story was horrible and was worse than MW2 (to be fair,I wasn't expecting anything amazing for this game. Modern Warfare 2 had already shown that Infinity Ward did not give a crap about listening to the community. However, they never cease to amaze me with how bad this game was. The multiplayer isn't as broken as MW2, but that's like saying I'm not as bad as Osama Bin Laden. The campaign's story was horrible and was worse than MW2 (to be fair, I actually liked MW2's story). Survival mode was a terrible attempt at getting IW its own "Zombies." The spec ops missions were OK but not as spectacular as MW2. Anyway, with the less significant parts of the game taken care of, let's move on to the biggest and worst part of it: the multiplayer.

    The "core" fanbase of the COD series was begging and begging for Infinity Ward to change the multiplayer system and actually innovate like Treyarch did with Black Ops. Deep down, most of them new that they probably wouldn't listen and just make COD's multiplayer a very expensive map pack with a marginally different interface. However, what very few of them were expecting was for Infinity Ward to actually be backwards and get rid of the many features that Treyarch put in Black Ops. For those of you who don't know Black Ops actually changed the level up system and you could get most of the equipment and base perks in the game if you just get enough "COD Points" which was essentially just virtual money. This made it possible for people who were new to the game to not be lagging behind everyone in a terrible way without having to put more experienced players at a disadvantage (in mw2 there were death streaks). What was Infinity Ward's response? Did they improve the system? Nope! They just threw the entire system out and went back to the old system of having to clock in countless hours to get that one class loadout you want to play with. On a more specific note, the improved scoreboard system that Black Ops had (which showed how many objectives players did) was thrown out in favor of MW2's scoreboard system, presumably because they don't like people who want to win instead of just kill people. The only positive thing MW3's multiplayer had in comparison to Black Ops was that you didn't get disconnected as often and the kill streak system has been improved.

    Conclusion: Do not buy this game at full price. If you can borrow the game (from a friend or something) or rent it or buy it used, then you might be able to have a few hours of fun with the campaign and spec-ops.    … Expand
  45. GameReviews
    Aug 13, 2012
    6
    Look, people, if you have Modern Warfare 2, than there is no reason to buy Modern Warfare 3. It's just a shame that this game is officially a full game. MW3 is more like an expansion. But, still It's really fun. Campaign It's great, as always, because is a COD. And the multiplayer is addictive fun, but completely the same as MW2. Even the graphics are the same. This "expansion" is fairLook, people, if you have Modern Warfare 2, than there is no reason to buy Modern Warfare 3. It's just a shame that this game is officially a full game. MW3 is more like an expansion. But, still It's really fun. Campaign It's great, as always, because is a COD. And the multiplayer is addictive fun, but completely the same as MW2. Even the graphics are the same. This "expansion" is fair from my opinion, but I'm really disappointed. 64 out of 100… Expand
  46. Wpnfire
    Aug 6, 2012
    8
    This might be the longest review I have ever made about any video game. To start with, the improvements Modern Warfare 3 made from Black Ops, at least on the PS3 version, are staggering. After playing close to probably 500 matches on multiplayer, I can say that the connection in multiplayer is perfect compared to my connection in Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2. In the 500 matches I'veThis might be the longest review I have ever made about any video game. To start with, the improvements Modern Warfare 3 made from Black Ops, at least on the PS3 version, are staggering. After playing close to probably 500 matches on multiplayer, I can say that the connection in multiplayer is perfect compared to my connection in Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2. In the 500 matches I've played, I've had games end only a hand-full of times, which is far more than I can say for Black Ops. Host-migration always goes through without the game ending, again there is only a hand-full of times where it did not go through. Me and most of the 50 people in our clan agree that MW3 is far better than the PS3 version of Black Ops. No more do we have to try 5 times to get into a lobby with everyone there, or to have to re-invite people that mysteriously disappear when we back out. Playing with my clan is SO easy in MW3 with the integration of Call of Duty Elite. Elite is an absolute God-send for clans. It also adds another reason to play, with clan ops. The addition of Elite, and vast improvement in connectivity could have me saying that MW3's multiplayer is the best I've played. If it wasn't for the maps. My. Gosh. Do the maps in MW3 disgrace the lineage of COD4, and even disgrace MW2 AND Black Ops, and I'm not even talking about the DLC. The dumbest move Infinity Ward made in development of MW3 is out-sourcing the map designs to Sledgehammer. All those brilliant map designs that made MW2 so fun, and even Black Ops, are gone in this game. Whatever happened to map designs like Terminal? And Afghan? And FAVELA!? And what about huge open maps like Wasteland? It's all street combat, and not even, all the maps are just a bunch of hallways, there's no open areas. The DLC maps disgrace MW3's OWN maps. They're confusing as all hell, and yes there are open maps, but they're circular in shape in so there's tons of flanking, and if that's not the case, the maps are cluttered with obstacles so there's no real long-range sniping in any of the maps. I've never even used a legitimate sniper class except to have fun with MW3's Intervention, the MSR. Speaking of a gun, the guns in this game are much improved. Personally, I hated the guns in Black Ops. If you were not good at run-n-gun with rapid fire, you were **** out of luck. The FAMAS was quite simply...you know what, I can't even talk about the Black Ops multiplayer because it LAGGED SO BAD! The M16 was useless because of the lag, that's how bad it was. Anyway, because this game is more geared for clans, I find myself using an anti-air class with an LMG. The LMGs have been improved so MUCH from any of the previous games. The MK42 is one of my favorite guns. I have a dedicated LMG class for when I play with my clan. The BF3 beta got me hooked on using a support class, and so it was awesome to be able to do the same in MW3. I don't know where the multiplayer ranks among Cod games, but it's pretty well done. I can not say the same thing about the campaign though. The gameplay in the campaign is awful, it is so boring, and all the missions are tight, enclosed spaces, just like the maps in multiplayer. The only objective in the entire campaign is to follow the leader, essentially. Everything is so scripted, and every 5 seconds you have to wait until something happens so you can move forward. Everything is so innately linear about it, that exploring has absolutely no purpose. You might as well not even have objectives either, because it's impossible to move on without completing them. However, some of the levels break the mold and are awesome to play, but then the next level goes back to being boring again. It's very easy to see that the problem is that the COD series needs more imagination. If you go back and play COD1, you will find a completely different game, it will blow your mind the changes that have occurred since then, i.e. the Eder Dam, for instance. Overall, and you can see this in the entire game, Call of Duty needs to do something completely different. I've played hundreds of hours in this game, but I don't want to do the same thing again come next November, i.e. Black Ops 2.… Expand
  47. AlexOnVinyl
    Aug 4, 2012
    2
    If you've played the 1st one, and played the 2nd one, you've played the 3rd one. Welcome to Modern Warfare 2 with extra game modes and more weapons, and maps. No improvement besides slight things you see from small gameplay (eg: poorly animated blood pools that emit from your or an enemy's character at a comparable frame speed to Minecraft water flow) - If you're going to buy this game -If you've played the 1st one, and played the 2nd one, you've played the 3rd one. Welcome to Modern Warfare 2 with extra game modes and more weapons, and maps. No improvement besides slight things you see from small gameplay (eg: poorly animated blood pools that emit from your or an enemy's character at a comparable frame speed to Minecraft water flow) - If you're going to buy this game - buy it at a lower price, its not worth retail of $60.… Expand
  48. pcgamereviewer
    Aug 4, 2012
    2
    The PC version of my review for this game received a 0. This gets a 2. The game works but the game deisgn barely functions well and is unstable at times and the graphics look like crap as well as hackers and bad multiplayer matchmaking. This is really MW 2.5. As many have said dlc is overexpensive and all the content is rehashed. It receives better support than PC but that's still noThe PC version of my review for this game received a 0. This gets a 2. The game works but the game deisgn barely functions well and is unstable at times and the graphics look like crap as well as hackers and bad multiplayer matchmaking. This is really MW 2.5. As many have said dlc is overexpensive and all the content is rehashed. It receives better support than PC but that's still no excuse for why the game looks like crap on PC!… Expand
  49. Spangle
    Aug 3, 2012
    8
    Not sure why the other reviews are so negative, but for my first ever FPS, this has great replay value. I largely play multiplayer and I have to say, I can never get tired with all the different game modes. Just love this game.
  50. NFS13EPIC
    Jul 27, 2012
    0
    This game hasn't changed since MW2, all the newbs playing MW3 never even played the classic CODS like MW, WOW, and MW2 (BO doesn't count but its not bad :) ). The only people defending MW3 are those how haven't played the classics and to be a vet you have to play the classics. As A vet of COD, I feel that COD has died and its time to move on to a game less money hungry like BF3.
  51. Chilun
    Jul 26, 2012
    1
    Same same same... Its actually pretty ridiculous that CoD can keep on pumping games with same guns, very similar story-lines and people just keep on buying it (only bought World at War and CoD 4 and this on PS3). I felt being ripped off that I've bought this game and was stupid enough to hope that this time maybe they will change, after so many versions came out but I was wrong.
  52. EnigmaReviews
    Jul 24, 2012
    5
    The Modern Warfare series has finally wrapped up. So how good is the last installment. Well if you've played the previous Modern Warfare you'll have an exact picture of what the new one is like. Nothing much if not anything at all has changed in this game. The story is uninteresting and the spec ops mode still didn't meet its potential. Th. Infinity Ward has added a new feature calledThe Modern Warfare series has finally wrapped up. So how good is the last installment. Well if you've played the previous Modern Warfare you'll have an exact picture of what the new one is like. Nothing much if not anything at all has changed in this game. The story is uninteresting and the spec ops mode still didn't meet its potential. Th. Infinity Ward has added a new feature called survival mode. This is where I give them credit. Survival mode is addictive and fun but at times it seems impossible. All though Firefight and Horde mode from the Halo and Gears franchise are still much better survival mode is still a great game mode. The multiplayer is where Modern Warfare 3 shines. But the multiplayer doesn't shine at all. Like all other parts of the game the multiplayer is still "been there, done that". Same guns and same layout nothing new there. Overall I'll give the game a 5/10 because back in the day this would be considered an expansion pack.… Expand
  53. F-50Cal
    Jul 22, 2012
    5
    There are only 2 positive aspects that allow MW3 a 5, the story mode that has been continued since modern warfare was wrapped up nicely and had a fitting end; the spec ops survival mode is entertaining for a few hours. Thats about it, the multiplayer is the same thing as every other call of duty but with better visuals and different weapons, the maps are absolutely horrific (apart fromThere are only 2 positive aspects that allow MW3 a 5, the story mode that has been continued since modern warfare was wrapped up nicely and had a fitting end; the spec ops survival mode is entertaining for a few hours. Thats about it, the multiplayer is the same thing as every other call of duty but with better visuals and different weapons, the maps are absolutely horrific (apart from some); they just dont cater for all types of gameplay, the killstreaks feel unrewarding and the weapon variety feels bland and boring. The only saving grace is the campaign which I have loved since COD 4 and the spec ops survival mode which can become boring after several hours. Overall, this is a disappointing entry into the call of duty franchise, with the mw2 maps around the corner; maybe, just maybe, they can save the multiplayer. However, I doubt that.… Expand
  54. StarWarsMan
    Jul 17, 2012
    1
    Didn't I play this game twice already? With a know how to let down the Call Of Duty franchise strikes again! There are three main things wrong with this game: 1. Community- besides being called a camper and a noob constantly over my mic for checking my croners and moving when it is safe, the community consist of imauter 10 year old who wont leave to console to play with friends. 2.Hype-Didn't I play this game twice already? With a know how to let down the Call Of Duty franchise strikes again! There are three main things wrong with this game: 1. Community- besides being called a camper and a noob constantly over my mic for checking my croners and moving when it is safe, the community consist of imauter 10 year old who wont leave to console to play with friends. 2.Hype- never once have i been excited for a Modern warfare title. Stop Displaying it like some sort of god! just except its terrible and move on. 3. Gameplay- Wow. I would rather listen to Justin Beiber then play this game. All in all just terrible if you love to be kicked in the balls and robbed of your money then this is the game for you.… Expand
  55. Independent101
    Jul 14, 2012
    0
    how do i BEGIN to describe how horrible it is. ugh. this game was a waste of my money, it's got a horrible survival mode,horrible split screen and horrible campaign, not to mention how many weapons they TOOK AWAY. What the **** were they thinking? do NOT buy this game, unless you're looking to waste money.
  56. sinadoom
    Jul 14, 2012
    7
    MW3 SPEC OPS/SURVIVAL ONLY REVIEW. Based on playing spec ops and survival modes co-operatively in split-screen, I can say that Modern Warfare 3 does not fail in this department. Of course, the lack of staffing and time to produce this game has meant that, as with the multiplayer, a lot has been copied over from both CoD4 and MW2. However, the survival mode is something new- kind of a crossMW3 SPEC OPS/SURVIVAL ONLY REVIEW. Based on playing spec ops and survival modes co-operatively in split-screen, I can say that Modern Warfare 3 does not fail in this department. Of course, the lack of staffing and time to produce this game has meant that, as with the multiplayer, a lot has been copied over from both CoD4 and MW2. However, the survival mode is something new- kind of a cross between spec ops and zombies. It's very simple but still fun to play, but is not as gripping or addictive as zombies in World at War, for instance. You face attack helicopters, riot shield juggernauts, juggernauts, attack dogs and ordinary soliders. Unlike zombies though, the number of enemies per round does not increase; rather their difficulty and the types of enemies does instead. You can purchase upgrades such as weapons, attachments, perks, killstreaks and even a squad to help you by earning money, and XP ranks you up so you can buy better stuff once you hit the top level 50. You rank up in both spec ops and survival, and as with MW2's split-screen multiplayer, your progression and unlocks are saved in survival/spec ops. The good thing about survival is how you can play them on all multiplayer maps, so it's not like zombies where you have only a few to choose from. Whilst survival makes a genuinely decent addition to co-op, spec ops only manages to copy over missions from the campaign and ideas from both CoD4 and MW2. If you've played them two games, you won't be surprised by anything here. Some missions they've made the copy and paste VERY obvious (like Mile Highjack being a direct copy of Mile High Club). In terms of variety, there is a fair amount. There are a good mix of missions here, not all completely different from each other but an entertaining mix nontheless, with quality being the same as Modern Warfare 2's spec ops missions. The difference is that in MW3 each mission has criteria for high score, which may range from explosion kills, sniper kills, headshots, accuracy time, difficulty etc. What's more, each mission has leaderboards for both co-op and solo, which is nice because it gives them replay value which MW2 lacked. The missions themselves are your usual mix of firing range time trials, bomb defusals, objective collection/extraction, hostage rescue, providing cover for teammate in AC130 or sniping, stealth and just run and gun action. The missions themselves are actually pretty fun in co-op and the variety means that if you're bored of one playstyle you can easily try another mission or have a crack at getting a higher round on survival. Make no mistake, Modern Warfare 3 is by far the best Call of Duty game yet for co-operative gameplay, but I somehow feel that it's below Call of Duty standards. Don't get me wrong, it's just as good as MW2's co-op, but while Modern Warfare 2 pushed and raised the boundaries, Modern Warfare 3 hasn't really done anything new. There's nothing you'll be amazed by at all, and you will frankly laugh at some of their attempts when they blatantly copied and pasted some stuff over such as a building in the CoD4 Pipeline map in one of the spec ops levels. Once you've played the missions a few times though, you will get bored of them easily. However, due to the great variety you may find a few you like, so you could spend hours trying to improve your leaderboard ranking. Personally if it was me, I would much rather spend that time improving high scores in CoD4's arcade mode, as the levels were miles superior to any spec ops mission in MW3. Overall, it's a credible component of Modern Warfare 3 and if you purchased the game for a reasonable price you will not be disappointed. It's a solid co-op, but nothing new or mind-blowing. It's a safe bet for a co-op, but nothing special.… Expand
  57. Hummer3099
    Jul 11, 2012
    0
    ARE YOU KIDDING ME???
    IGN: I Am Alive's graphics are out dated!...
    IGN on MW3: *applaud*
    No seriously, this game SUCKS. Black Ops is WAY better (although i gave it 5/10) but this beats all other games in terms of failurness... R.I.P, CoD
  58. Replika83
    Jul 11, 2012
    4
    Disappointing. CoD4 was very good, very addictive and well balanced. CoD: MW2 didn't live up to expectations, but did allright. Except multiplayer was starting to show cracks in it's shiny exterior. MW3 gives me a feeling of 'fail'. It's nothing new compared to MW2, except some new maps. The game is full of camping people, guns aren't well balanced and what's up with sniping?? SomehowDisappointing. CoD4 was very good, very addictive and well balanced. CoD: MW2 didn't live up to expectations, but did allright. Except multiplayer was starting to show cracks in it's shiny exterior. MW3 gives me a feeling of 'fail'. It's nothing new compared to MW2, except some new maps. The game is full of camping people, guns aren't well balanced and what's up with sniping?? Somehow they evolved at the best guns in the game. With some practice you're allmost invincible. Quickscoping *bam* dead. It's ridiculous and stupid and very unrealistic. Sniping should take skill, not some perk and auto-aim to make it a 1-shot-killingmachine you can carry around the map, run and sprint with.

    It's time for some closure and re-invent the series, with a new engine and some very good thinking through of the multiplayer, because it's lost allmost everything of it's greatness of CoD4. I can't say much of the single-player, just scratched the surface, but it's same-old-same-old...

    Stop milking it...    … Expand
  59. EltonJWilson
    Jul 9, 2012
    7
    So whilst I'm not a huge fan of the genre or of the series, this game really didn't do anything bad, it just didn't do anything particularly new. The new like game mode was a nice addition, albeit unoriginal but apart from that no new features. But that really doesn't justify scoring it a 0 out of 10. While no new features the old features were good, it just seems to be a major case ofSo whilst I'm not a huge fan of the genre or of the series, this game really didn't do anything bad, it just didn't do anything particularly new. The new like game mode was a nice addition, albeit unoriginal but apart from that no new features. But that really doesn't justify scoring it a 0 out of 10. While no new features the old features were good, it just seems to be a major case of "Don't fix it if it ain't broke". Regardless this game is good if you want a quick bit of fun with the campaign and a strong online component.… Expand
  60. tennisbeast21
    Jul 9, 2012
    9
    While not living up to the amazing game that was Modern Warfare 2, this is still a great installment to the world's most popular game. If you can ignore the small children and the butthurt fanboys, it has a good multiplayer experience. The campaign is lacking as usual, which keeps this game from a 10. However, it is definitely worth picking up.
  61. steveexplodes97
    Jul 9, 2012
    5
    5.5 I know multiplayer is the main focus, but singleplayer should be equaly factored into a Game. It is HORRIBLE. Very repetitive, no challenge, boring story that takes itself way to seriously, and is only 4 hours long. Did the designers fall asleep? What happened? Online isn't bad, but it is also repetitive. Thankfully, it is addicting to unlock new things and does a great job of5.5 I know multiplayer is the main focus, but singleplayer should be equaly factored into a Game. It is HORRIBLE. Very repetitive, no challenge, boring story that takes itself way to seriously, and is only 4 hours long. Did the designers fall asleep? What happened? Online isn't bad, but it is also repetitive. Thankfully, it is addicting to unlock new things and does a great job of keeping you hooked, but eventually it does get tireing. Good if you want to play private matches with friends, but other than that, don't bother on this.

    Gameplay- Very repetitive, yet addicting to a certain degree. Graphics- Ok, but no real memorable scenes or arcitechture.

    Sound- Effects are good, music is forgettable. Presentation- Story is taken too seriously and one death of a main character is not nearly as emotional as the game thinks it is. Basic FPS.

    Very good if you have friends who can play with you, other than that, skip it.    … Expand
  62. XxBlackpoisonxX
    Jul 6, 2012
    0
    this is the worst game that i have ver played, the graphics suck, the story sucks, the campaign sucks, and the mutiplayer sucks, please don't waste your money buying a broken game like this
  63. Andy99
    Jul 5, 2012
    9
    not the best but is a good fps.with the new survival mod, good spec ops mission, with a great campaign (but too short) and with a multiplayer like old times he takes a 9 from me.
  64. ROMshinobi
    Jul 1, 2012
    8
    This is a great FPS. The single player game is relatively long and has amazing content including realistic seeming war zones and special ops sections which are fun to play through multiple times. The multiplayer is Call of Duty. What did you expect all you reviewers giving it 5 and below? Most of the multiplayer maps are interesting visually. The weapons and upgrades are well doneThis is a great FPS. The single player game is relatively long and has amazing content including realistic seeming war zones and special ops sections which are fun to play through multiple times. The multiplayer is Call of Duty. What did you expect all you reviewers giving it 5 and below? Most of the multiplayer maps are interesting visually. The weapons and upgrades are well done but I still don't think the guns sound realistic. Every FPS developer should learn from Ubisoft when it comes to making realistic gun sounds. Take the M4 in this game for instance. What the f is that all about???? It sounds like a mix between a 50 caliber machine gun and some sort of heavy cannon on a gun ship. Yo, it's an assault rifle so that means, like all assault rifles, it should sound like a friggin RIFLE!!. Anyways, giving this game a score below 6 is just silly unless you are comparing it to Black Ops. By the way, Black ops is still not a perfect game because the single player campaign's story idiotic. An escape from a Russian gulag?? Why? Fighting Germans?? Why not just leave the thing in Vietnam? Anyways, youv'e got to take into account the dogdy FPS shooters out there before giving this game a zero or something like that. There is so much good content with just the spec ops and single player campaign. The spec ops section is better than anything out there currently I think. Even better than BF3.… Expand
  65. boxcar182
    Jun 30, 2012
    7
    Another year, another Call of Duty. The game is good, has its typical action packed set moments in the campaign, the multiplayer can be hit or miss sometimes but in general its the typical multiplayer we have all been playing since 2007 with a few tweaks here and there and some new weapons. The spec ops mode is a ton of fun if you have a buddy to play with and can last you a couple ofAnother year, another Call of Duty. The game is good, has its typical action packed set moments in the campaign, the multiplayer can be hit or miss sometimes but in general its the typical multiplayer we have all been playing since 2007 with a few tweaks here and there and some new weapons. The spec ops mode is a ton of fun if you have a buddy to play with and can last you a couple of hours. Call of Duty games arent bad but there not very different from eachother, especially the Modern Warfare series they gotta mix it up or let it breathe for awhile and revamp it then comeback stronger. Well if you like MW1 and 2 then most likely youll like MW3… Expand
  66. petoria21
    Jun 29, 2012
    8
    Modern Warfare 2 was one of the most well recieved sequels in video game history, and one of the best selling. So Modern Warfare 3 has some big shoes to fill right? Well, I'm happy to report that while it certainly has its flaws (We'll get to that later) Modern Warfare 3 is a well executed, well crafted first-person shooter that is a worthy sucessor to MW2. The story picks up where theModern Warfare 2 was one of the most well recieved sequels in video game history, and one of the best selling. So Modern Warfare 3 has some big shoes to fill right? Well, I'm happy to report that while it certainly has its flaws (We'll get to that later) Modern Warfare 3 is a well executed, well crafted first-person shooter that is a worthy sucessor to MW2. The story picks up where the last Modern Warfare left off, after suffering defeat in their failed attempt at invading the united states the Russians launch an all out invasion of Europe. Now, members of The United States Military and Task Force 141 must find a way to prevent global armageddon. The story, while it is so convaluted (Russia could never invade the US!) it is still entertaining as hell, it provides closure for the trilogy (No cliffhanger this time) and provides for some epic cinematic set pieces. The game still runs on an excellent 60 frames per second, which adds to the silky smooth feel of the controls. You're either a fan of this gameplay by now or you're not. The campaign still features excellent variety, one moment you'll be providing cover for a squad in an AC-130 and in another you'll be tearing up enemies in a UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle), these stop the game from feeling repettitive and makes it fun to play. Along with the campaign that'll take you around 4-6 hours to complete, you also get a revamped Spec-Ops mode, which now includes a survival mode where you along with another player try to survive against endless waves of enemies weilding weapons (No zombies here if that's what you were hoping for). While it isn't nearly as awesome as Zombies, it is still a blast to play. The Spec Ops missions are also really well done, and are fun to play through multiple times. The level design in the single player, special- ops mode/survival mode, and the multiplayer is exceptional and is a step up from the previous Modern Warfare games. So I've mentioned the positives, now it's time to talk about the negatives. While the graphics engine isn't terrible per se, it looks really bad in some parts of the game. Multiple times I saw texture pop ins and small glitches. Come on guys, we live in a post- Battlefield 3 era and they are honestly trying to say that this is the best that they could do?! Even the most hardcore Call Of Duty fan cannot deny how goregous Battlefield 3 looks, but here when I look at MW3's graphics it makes me feel like I traveled back in time to the stone age of gaming. It also makes me feel like I'm playing an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 2 instead of a full fledged sequel. The multiplayer (Which is the reason a lot of people play these games) while definately a step up from the unbalanced MW2, still has a number of overpowered weapons and death streaks. Add that in with the number of camping spots and you are sure to have some fustrating matches. It was clear that when around 40 staff left Infinity Ward that Modern Warfare 3 was going to take a hit, and in some areas it does. While it is still worth full price, this entry WILL NOT win over anybody who hates this franchise with a passion. Here's hoping that Black Ops 2 will restore the franchise to it's former glory and change-up the familiar COD formula.… Expand
  67. mudgie0205
    Jun 25, 2012
    5
    Modern Warfare was lityerally the exact same game as MW2 in the multip[ayer, but not in the singleplayer, i think that the campaign is good but not as good as the MW2 campaign (Going to complete my review later.)
  68. ZeroNegative
    Jun 20, 2012
    7
    Call of Duty comes back with COD Modern Warfare 3, that is not revolutionary, but still It's fun. It haves a great single player and a good multiplayer. But, overall, It's disappointing. This threequel is more like an expansion. But, still is fun. The multiplayer can be sometimes a big letdown, but single player is solid.
  69. dcruz91
    Jun 19, 2012
    0
    If this game were to be released on its own without the huge number of previous Call of Duties, then it would have gotten the praise it got deservedly so. But the game just feels extremely repetitive and brings almost nothing new to the series. Don't get me wrong, the controls have improved significantly from previous installments; however, that is literally the only change that has beenIf this game were to be released on its own without the huge number of previous Call of Duties, then it would have gotten the praise it got deservedly so. But the game just feels extremely repetitive and brings almost nothing new to the series. Don't get me wrong, the controls have improved significantly from previous installments; however, that is literally the only change that has been made. The story isn't award-winning, the graphics look exactly the same except shinier, and the multiplayer continues to be the same. This felt more like an update than a new game. It's sad to see how far the COD franchise has fallen and how Activision will milk the series to death.

    RIP COD    … Expand
  70. Ironman5
    Jun 19, 2012
    0
    i don't know hot the critics like this game. This is by far the worst call of duty ever. Activicion knows that people are going to buy not matter what so they just copied and pasted from MW2.Do not buy
  71. GayWeedDad
    Jun 18, 2012
    9
    Game of the year! Me and my kids love this game! We play this all day every day after smoking a bowl with my brother snoop dog after every snooper bowl!
  72. CODfrommyhouse
    Jun 12, 2012
    6
    At first modern warfare 3 seemed like a great game and I loved it.But since then i realised the multiplayer is poorly supported on important issues, lacks creativity, and is full of overpowered killstreaks.The singleplayer is good, but was way to short, but this was not a big surprise to any of us it was infinity ward being normal, the singleplayer is fun even with it being very short,SpecAt first modern warfare 3 seemed like a great game and I loved it.But since then i realised the multiplayer is poorly supported on important issues, lacks creativity, and is full of overpowered killstreaks.The singleplayer is good, but was way to short, but this was not a big surprise to any of us it was infinity ward being normal, the singleplayer is fun even with it being very short,Spec ops is great for cooling down after playing a frustrating multiplayer, with the all new survival mode acting like a zombies game it is fun and holds great creativity, unfortunately the IW team did not listen to the community when we said we wanted 4 players, spec ops missions are coll to with revamped ideas it is fun to play with friends,The elite package is ONLY good for hardcore gamers dispite having issues elite still holds value to me even me being on ps3.When all said and done i give the call of duty title modern warfare 3 a 6.0 out of 10 being a great game if you balance your playtime… Expand
  73. LookAtTheBottom
    Jun 12, 2012
    0
    Worst piece of crap ever. I loved MW2 even with it's minor flaws. But my goodness, this game is and it's flaws becomes gamebreaking. HORRIBLE maps, worst lag to date, crappy spawns. Save your money and buy something else. This game is not worth it. Sadly I was pressured into buying it from friends and family.
  74. RedBen
    Jun 10, 2012
    4
    Just to start, a lot of the reviews that bash the game are biased, poorly written, and littered with spelling and grammar issues. In other words, many of the reviews that bash this game are probably written by 7 year old kids who haven't even played the game. Now that that's out of the way, lets begin!

    Graphics: People often bash the game for graphics, but the graphics are actually quite    Just to start, a lot of the reviews that bash the game are biased, poorly written, and littered with spelling and grammar issues. In other words, many of the reviews that bash this game are probably written by 7 year old kids who haven't even played the game. Now that that's out of the way, lets begin!

    Graphics:
    People often bash the game for graphics, but the graphics are actually quite well done. Moving on.

    Story:
    The story leaves off from Modern Warfare 2, where the Russians are attacking the U.S.! Why? Because of the infamous "No Russian" mission from Modern Warfare 2, which Makarov, the main antagonist and leader of the Ultranationalist terrorists, blamed the U.S. for the massacre at the airport. Anyways, the Russian president was going to sign a peace treaty with the Americans, but Makarov captured him, cancelling the treaty. The Russo-American war goes on and eventually develops into World War III.

    I just wanna get to gameplay, so, just to wrap the story up, it seems to be a repeat of a lot of story lines.

    And now, the part I wanted to discuss from the start, Gameplay:
    Gameplay should be familiar to veteran CoD players. Aim. Shoot. Kill. Hunt for play. Rinse. Repeat. Simple as that. However, the combat often takes place in close quarters, making SMGs and shotguns preferred over most weaponry. The maps often vary highly, but often give a similar experience each time I play it. The concrete pipe in Hardhat has massive firefights, the hilltop in Mission is a large fighting zone. In fact, every map but Dome has just one area where most of the fighting takes place, which can make experience from maps usually the same. The guns, perks, and killstreaks are mainly the same as Modern Warfare 2's guns, with some swap-outs, changes, and twists. Respawns are always either too close or too far from the action. And that final kill cam? Whoever made that is a sick, twisted, scum of the Earth. You can't even leave the server if you are being killed in it and you already got your bonus EXP.

    Overall, this game is bad, but is often bashed by 7 year old children who don't even own the game. Ben out.    … Expand
  75. KajiKingStarzky
    Jun 8, 2012
    2
    They fixed some of the multiplayer....thats it seriously. On that note the hit detection is still god awful, some weapons are still way to overpowered and then there are completely useless guns to boot. Elite is a joke and a scam, 15$ price tag for a map pack is ridiculous to the point of thievery. The campaign has more explosions but is essentially the same as MW2, gets boring prettyThey fixed some of the multiplayer....thats it seriously. On that note the hit detection is still god awful, some weapons are still way to overpowered and then there are completely useless guns to boot. Elite is a joke and a scam, 15$ price tag for a map pack is ridiculous to the point of thievery. The campaign has more explosions but is essentially the same as MW2, gets boring pretty quick. Stupid A.I. and some broken parts will frustrate on higher difficulties. Overall this game is a broken mess that should be avoided so no others can be made, but sadly thats not going to happen.… Expand
  76. Captain0bvi0us
    Jun 8, 2012
    3
    A nearly unchanged version of the previous game rehashed in a blatent money grab, and rehashed badly. Maps full of blind corners and defensible nests that encourage campers, frustratingly bad spawns that either put right in the line of fire, or repeatedly drop you so far from your objective that it's impossible to get to it, lousy hit mapping, and plenty of glitchers, laggers andA nearly unchanged version of the previous game rehashed in a blatent money grab, and rehashed badly. Maps full of blind corners and defensible nests that encourage campers, frustratingly bad spawns that either put right in the line of fire, or repeatedly drop you so far from your objective that it's impossible to get to it, lousy hit mapping, and plenty of glitchers, laggers and controller mod cheaters to keep you company. Even worse than the cheaters is Activision's apparent tolerance of them - even though it's obvious that the laggers account for a huge amount of the connection problems that you're sure to encounter every single gaming section. I regret this purchase, it's absolutely not worth the price of admission unless you're a camper or a cheater. And if you're both -- well, then you're already playing this game.… Expand
  77. dinoslayer6
    Jun 7, 2012
    5
    55/100.
    When MW3 was first released and for about the first month after release, I was in love. Then, I put in Black Ops and noticed the considerable differences and how down scaled MW3 was. Then I put in MW2 and really began wondering why Infinity Ward did what they did on MW3. I(personally) hate smaller maps, such as Dome, Arkaden, or Resistance. MW3 put extra power into guns while    55/100.
    When MW3 was first released and for about the first month after release, I was in love. Then, I put in Black Ops and noticed the considerable differences and how down scaled MW3 was. Then I put in MW2 and really began wondering why Infinity Ward did what they did on MW3. I(personally) hate smaller maps, such as Dome, Arkaden, or Resistance. MW3 put extra power into guns while giving you less health, which is very unfortunate, and now at this point, MW3 has become 2 guns worth using, the ACR and the MP7 and I find no fun in that at all.
    The Campaign was OK, nothing spectacular like MW2s but still a pretty balanced campaign and one worth not missing.    … Expand
  78. chujfugh
    Jun 7, 2012
    0
    Brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and only 7 hours long. A brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and insultingly short game was the biggest entertainment launch of all time, yetBrown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and only 7 hours long. A brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, poor production value, poorly made, poor story, stale, not challenging, bland characters, poor story, and insultingly short game was the biggest entertainment launch of all time, yet games like Resistance 3 aren't even given the time of day because Tommy **** is killing another brown person. Resistance 3 is a great shooter, it has no regenerating health, no cover mechanics and 10 weapon slots, capturing the spirit of the by-gone age of shooters (Half-Life 2, Serious Sam, Painkiller) with a great story, brilliant multi-player and a truly unforgettable story, is shunned because MW3 came out within the same few months. Now I don't hate MW3 because it's brown, boring, repetitive, poorly paced, has poor production value, is poorly made, has poor story, is stale, not challenging, with bland characters, a poor story, and only 7 hours long, I hate it because of what it represents. 'Hey, Infinity Ward, do you mind if I don't play the multi-player and instead play the single-player only?' 'No! Because we spent all our 6 months of hard work on changing the textures, character models and programming routines of COD4's multi-player and releasing it again in MW3, and if you only play the single-player you will realize that you spent $60 on a handful of multi-player maps, so do you mind if we force you to play multi-player?' 'Kind of do, Infinity Ward' ' I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of all my MONEY!' I can tell you this: there are two kinds of games in this putrid world of ours, those who are made mainly because developers thought it would be a lovely thing for everyone to play (Limbo, Bastion, Psychonauts) and those who are made mainly because the developers thought it would be lovely to add another ballroom to their golden money palace (BioShock 2, Dragon Age 2, Kane and Lynch 2). And you know how I can tell MW3 is in the second camp? Because it has a '3' on the end of it. It's a sequel to a sequel that never needed a sequel, it was fine on its own! But because Innovation to Infinity Ward is what cheeseburgers are to a lactose intolerant Hindu, we are left with this pile of old wank that got an 88 Metascore and we're all left scratching our head. You know, sometimes things our popular for a reason, because they're good, or because Will Smith is in it, but because MW3 is neither of those two, I am left wondering why MW3 was critically acclaimed and on top of that, was the biggest entertainment launch of all time. It saddens me, there have been so many better games, and it still would of angered me if MW3 was at least decent, because decent games don't deserve this much money thrown at them as if they are linked to the pneumonic plague, and after playing Resistance 3 and that Hard Reset thing which is like Painkiller if they chose one of Phillip K.Dicks most incomprehensible plots, it mystifies me how people think MW3 is a better shooter. If you want to spam me with hate, here's my Twitter (@chujfugh)… Expand
  79. Yashime
    Jun 2, 2012
    2
    Stay on MW2, it is far better. MW3 is boring and full of crap. The mission in the port of New York for example is so ridiculous. Looks like a racing car game. The rest of the Game is even worst. Actually it could be a DLC for MW2. So MW3 get a merited 2
  80. byrnzy201
    Jun 2, 2012
    7
    Just like it's predecessors its a good game but they have made an extremly bad move as the spawning system is too predictable and does not put you away from the enemy. I found myself playing sabotage and there was people at every spawn point killing everyone who spawned within a matter of seconds. overall a good game once you get good at it
  81. Bruskork
    Jun 1, 2012
    6
    The game sticks to the good ol MW formula. Flat campaign filled with Michael Bay explosions, fun multiplayer and somewhat enjoyable survival, which is a failed attempt to cash out on CoD zombies, and a Spec ops. It just feels like an expansion to MW2, and that's where it fails. It's enjoyable, but feels old.
  82. leomessirox8
    May 31, 2012
    9
    This game is a great and very entertaining FPS. Besides the sometimes-horrific spawns, and the questionable hit-markers, this game is awesome. It does not lower the awesome reputation COD has for its multiplayer modes in any of its games. Also, in this game, the noob-tubes suck, so that may please some people! Overall, this game is very addictive (especially its multiplayer). So what areThis game is a great and very entertaining FPS. Besides the sometimes-horrific spawns, and the questionable hit-markers, this game is awesome. It does not lower the awesome reputation COD has for its multiplayer modes in any of its games. Also, in this game, the noob-tubes suck, so that may please some people! Overall, this game is very addictive (especially its multiplayer). So what are you waiting for? Get it NOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!… Expand
  83. ryangames9000
    May 30, 2012
    8
    Great game I donâ
  84. Zouille
    May 30, 2012
    1
    Modern warfare 3 create for Noob and Bad Ping only. i sell the game only 2 day after buy, because it's so ridiculous. 2 years between MW2 / MW3. But i don't sea the difference. i think it's the more easier call of duty. and the the worst call of duty since 5 years
  85. faix
    May 29, 2012
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Modern Warfare 3 is the new installment of the call of duty series, it has its positive and negatives like most games. First for the ups, they again have a very nice story in the campaign aspect and the spec ops comes back, which in my opinion is fun and perfect for playing with a friend. Also a new game mode is introduced in the spec ops aspect: the survival mode which is really not that bad, and kind of fun but gets boring after a while. In my opinion i think that activision didn't let the survival mode reach its full potential by only allowing 2 people to play since these things are best when played with friends. Now for the core of call of duty: the multiplayer, this also has its ups and downs. The weapons are more or less like always with the exception of the machine pistols, when paired with akimbo these pistols are overpowered even after they were patched to make them less powerful. There are also some other weapons that are overpowered like the chinese weapon, the Type 95. Something new that has been implemented is the proficiency system and the levels for the weapons. This is something i actually quite enjoyed since it lets you customize your gun further. The new Kill Streak system actually also pleased me a lot in that there is different kill streaks for different types of players, for the more aggressive and for the ones that like to be more tactic and defend the objectives. The MOAB i think was a nice addition to the series since you don't need to equip it, its there if you get it. Also its nice that it doesn't finish the game and instead gives double XP to the people in that game. The prestige tokens was a nice addition but its nothing major, except maybe for the fact that you can unlock things so that you don't have to wait to level up to have them. Now for the downsides: The spawn systems are just horrible, the other day i was playing headquarters and i just spawned in front of an enemy player at the beginning of the game!. Also the overpowered weapons which i mentioned before. The knifing system is pretty horrible since some times when you knife someone the knife seems like it rebounds from the player. I have mixed feelings about elite since it is something else that activision is doing to get more money from us but at the same time you get the map packs before the people in your console and also with a small discount and some additional services. Overall it is basically just another call of duty with some improvements in the multiplayer and different maps.… Expand
  86. Bloodhound93
    May 25, 2012
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is not a bad game. of course IW didn't change a whole lot gameplay wise, they're sticking to the tried and true formula that i guarantee you EVERY SINGLE PERSON on this website loved, before it became cool to hate CoD. to the BF3 fanboys, congrats. BF3 is a great game. if you're looking for a full on war simulation i would recommend that any day. but if you're looking forModern Warfare 3 is not a bad game. of course IW didn't change a whole lot gameplay wise, they're sticking to the tried and true formula that i guarantee you EVERY SINGLE PERSON on this website loved, before it became cool to hate CoD. to the BF3 fanboys, congrats. BF3 is a great game. if you're looking for a full on war simulation i would recommend that any day. but if you're looking for smooth, fast paced skirmishes, mw3 is the best. so stop driving down the score, cuz we aren't on your metacritic being that big of **** the new pointstreak reward system helps incorporate new ways to play multiplayer. many of the guns are the same as mw2, but it's the third game in a trilogy, what do you expect? the new guns kick @$$ anyway. the maps may not be amazingly awesome, but they are good maps and do the trick fine. unlocking things instead of buying them (blops) gives you a much better sense of accomplishment. THIS GAME IS NOT A MW2 MAP PACK. it has so much more. consider this : normal CoD map packs are $15. they come with 4 maps. PERIOD! if this were a map pack, it would be a $60 pack that comes with: 16 new maps, with access to CoD elite and a multitude of new dlc, many new weapons, 2 ENTIRELY NEW WAYS TO USE KILL STREAKS a whole new challenge list, 10 more prestige levels, a level cap raised to 80, prestige shop, all new spec ops mode, survival mode, 6 more hours of story for just in case your internet is down. not to mention there aren't any modders on mw3 yet, unlike any CoD before blops. If you've ever enjoyed playing a CoD, i would recommend picking it up. at first glance it is cut and paste of modern warfare 2, but i guarantee that if you sat down with it for 30 mins, you would realize that it's so much more, and be just as hooked on it as you have been for any other call of duty. P.S. IMO the single best FPS ever made was Battlefield Bad Company 2. so if you were disappointed even slightly with BF3, pick up BFBC2… Expand
  87. ChronoJase
    May 25, 2012
    0
    This game has been the same since cod 4. No change in graphics. All the guns sound the same. This is basically a arcade game for little kids. All you hear are 12 year old kids getting aggressive and swearing crazily. Its a run and gun game, NO SKILL REQUIRED. Same game, just a reskin of mw2. However the story is well developed, i'll give you that. Before you think i have absolute noThis game has been the same since cod 4. No change in graphics. All the guns sound the same. This is basically a arcade game for little kids. All you hear are 12 year old kids getting aggressive and swearing crazily. Its a run and gun game, NO SKILL REQUIRED. Same game, just a reskin of mw2. However the story is well developed, i'll give you that. Before you think i have absolute no experience. I have played COD 1 to 5. CoD 4 was a revolutionary for the COD series, coming out of the ww2 setting in cod 1- 3. Its a fun game for little kids and those who love arcade style and run and gun.… Expand
  88. EpycWyn
    May 22, 2012
    4
    Modern Warfare 2 was a classic. I enjoyed what new features it brought to the COD franchise. MW3 is just a heaping pile of repetitive and manipulative polished turds. The prestige system is manipulative and any player of this game knows what I'm talking about when I say prestiging doesn't change a damn thing. Nothing new or truly innovative has been added to the multiplayer. I hated thisModern Warfare 2 was a classic. I enjoyed what new features it brought to the COD franchise. MW3 is just a heaping pile of repetitive and manipulative polished turds. The prestige system is manipulative and any player of this game knows what I'm talking about when I say prestiging doesn't change a damn thing. Nothing new or truly innovative has been added to the multiplayer. I hated this game. Kills are unjustified in most cases anyway. Camping, glitching, glitched spawning, spawning where campers are camping to kill you, ridiculous throwing knife and explosion kills made this game a terrible experience. I played this game out to level 72 prestige 1 and I hated the whole thing. I thought there was something I was missing, perhaps I just needed more experience? Oh what horrors this game plagued me with. The entire COD reputation has been tarnished by this uncreative and manipulative money-whore of a game. I regret ever desiring this garbage. I planned to get back into the FPS genre with this game but this game has made it so I'll never return. The sad part is that millions of people thought at one point that this game would revolutionize the FPS genre. COD is only good in theory a.k.a. game trailers, not in actual games. Not anymore.… Expand
  89. Cubixreviews
    May 19, 2012
    6
    Awards: The Worst FPS Technical Graphics of 2011, The Most Rage Quit Multiplayer of 2011, The Best Offline Co-op of 2011. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a fair FPS, with full of disappointments. First I really like this game, but then I realised that the multiplayer is a wasted of time, even if It's highly addictive. This game is a fail of COD series for multiplayer. But that's not all,Awards: The Worst FPS Technical Graphics of 2011, The Most Rage Quit Multiplayer of 2011, The Best Offline Co-op of 2011. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a fair FPS, with full of disappointments. First I really like this game, but then I realised that the multiplayer is a wasted of time, even if It's highly addictive. This game is a fail of COD series for multiplayer. But that's not all, graphics are dated. Multiplayer is a fail, but single player is solid, and special ops is fun. All others are just a failure. The game is the same as the last. Results: Disappointing.… Expand
  90. kevlar4
    May 18, 2012
    7
    mw3 is still a good game its just thesame game thats the only problem this feels like an expansion pack to mw2 which felt like an expansion to mw1 but its still a great game if your a cod fan then pick it up but if your not then dont mw3 is not guna change your mind about cod unlike mw1 7/10
  91. lamother47
    May 15, 2012
    3
    at first i liked this game so so, but now there is a plague of campers that simply make it impossible to be enjoyabe. COD must be put to rest............................................................................................NOW
  92. raziel722
    May 13, 2012
    0
    a very bad game the story line is way to short. after playing it your like really is that it? and for the graphics mw2 looked and sounded fair better as for online i have never seen a game from lunch get worse even after updates being sent out to fix the problems the online play at this time is unplayable. get any other game but this.
  93. Fizhy0
    May 12, 2012
    9
    Everyone says they hate this game because it is the same as MW2, but honestly what do you expect. It is a good game, finishes off the MW story. The multiplayer is great and the the story is short but exciting.
  94. NoNamerGamer
    May 11, 2012
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 a very enjoyable game, but I have to agree with other users, it is much of the same from COD 4 and 6. The guns, weapons, killlstreaks, death streaks,perks,attachments, prestige badges, and graphics engine, really nothing new. Other people have given low scores because they've all played MW2, so have I. I recommend only getting this game if you enjoyed MW3 or haven't playedModern Warfare 3 a very enjoyable game, but I have to agree with other users, it is much of the same from COD 4 and 6. The guns, weapons, killlstreaks, death streaks,perks,attachments, prestige badges, and graphics engine, really nothing new. Other people have given low scores because they've all played MW2, so have I. I recommend only getting this game if you enjoyed MW3 or haven't played Cod 4 and 6. Personally I still enjoyed it, single player was epic, with lots of twists. But I felt Spec-Ops (survival) could of been made better.… Expand
  95. aagobbo
    May 7, 2012
    0
    I was a Black Ops junkie... when i bought this game, I started to play Battlefield 3 (traded for MW3). The maps are very boring, there is no way to play with sniper well, the game is made only for unrealistic hardcore gamers... and too much things to understand and think, almost a RPG... I only want to shoot!!!
  96. Travers
    Apr 23, 2012
    0
    This game is awesome and i don't know why Battlefield fanboys always hate on it.If Battlefield is so great why don't they play it.It's like BF fanboys pay more attention to MW3 than BF3.
  97. yogi721
    Apr 20, 2012
    4
    COD fanboys, get ready because this one is going to sting. The Call of Duty series is back trying to restore the name of Call of Duty after what the past few games have been known as let downs. Spoiler alert: they failed. But first the good things about the game. While COD is the best selling game in history it is still one of the only FPS to run at 60 frames per second, this gives anCOD fanboys, get ready because this one is going to sting. The Call of Duty series is back trying to restore the name of Call of Duty after what the past few games have been known as let downs. Spoiler alert: they failed. But first the good things about the game. While COD is the best selling game in history it is still one of the only FPS to run at 60 frames per second, this gives an opportunity for COD to have a fast paced shooter filled with running and gunning. But yet all anyone does in this game is camp.... pity. but anyways the campaign that ended the modern warfare series was actually quite enjoyable but yet short. Now for the bad, still listening fanboys? COD has tried to use the same system over and over again but with more upgrades from the standard COD 4 game (the best cod ever) and its really starting to show. Its a shame they made a couple billion dollars with essentially an expansion pack. All this game feels like is modern warfare 2 with new maps, a few new weapons and features. The online community makes the online experience one of the most frustrating in gaming along with demon souls and ninja gaiden (games that are so hard its pointless for people who haven't played them). COD has turned into the mainstream game for all the kids out there. Its a lot like NIKE anymore, people buy it because its NIKE, the name of the brand means more than the quality of it. and while there are better FPS games out there COD will still be the best seller because the fan base is brand committed. Sorry COD but you lost a lot of your long time fans with your recent installments and I'm contimplating not buying the new cod when it comes out because I'm tired of being disappointed and then going on to play a real shooter like Battlefield.… Expand
  98. frugalDonnie
    Apr 19, 2012
    5
    Just your average shooter. I got the game just for the online multiplayer mode with my new PS3. Nothing new or special it was just average. I dont recoommend people to buy the full price of the game, wait until the price drops, dont waste $60 on this.
  99. GreatreviewDmac
    Apr 16, 2012
    0
    This is horrible after all the compliants from fans they fixed nothing. We the consumers had no effect on infinity ward. This game is terrible. I want everyone who bought this game to get a full refund.
  100. Yoruichi
    Apr 9, 2012
    10
    Loved the game! I've noticed that people have been giving it a pretty poor rating. While it does remind you of things you may have player earlier in the game. It is still a very great game, with nice weapons and plenty of suspense. Being a Call Of Duty, Killzone, and Battlefield fan I would have to say I had fun playing it and enjoyed the close combat shooting.
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Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

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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