Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. ge2dachopa
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I read the Sledgehammer developer's request to review the game fairly, so here's mine from a non MP perspective:

    I'm not that big on multiplayer and played the original MW and MW2 previously. The short length of the previous campaigns had always bothered me but 4 HOURS?! I started playing for a few hours last night and have already reached the penultimate level. It doesn't feel right    I read the Sledgehammer developer's request to review the game fairly, so here's mine from a non MP perspective:

    I'm not that big on multiplayer and played the original MW and MW2 previously. The short length of the previous campaigns had always bothered me but 4 HOURS?! I started playing for a few hours last night and have already reached the penultimate level. It doesn't feel right spending £40 on a game, £10 for every hour played...

    I found the gameplay fun if repetitive, with some nice set pieces (forgetting about the insultingly cheap 'shock' scene that happens mid-game). From what I have heard the multiplayer has barely changed and frankly the single player game is decent enough but for the amount of time you'll spend playing it, it's just not worth it. I'm glad I can afford to blow that amount of cash on a single player game that expires after a matter of a few hours and a MP game that is the same as one I already own. Fun few hours mind, but should definitely have been DLC. Looking forward to Skyrim - same price and probably 50 times as long.    … Expand
  2. Hugodoy
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Seriously? Recycling buildings, sounds, animation loops and a formula that was "new" two years ago in a so called FRANCHISE. Please, get some real work done here. It´s almost abusive to pay so much money for a game that really feels like a bad DLC of MW2. At least they had the decency to not include an online pass for the game, reason why i didn´t rate the gameSeriously? Recycling buildings, sounds, animation loops and a formula that was "new" two years ago in a so called FRANCHISE. Please, get some real work done here. It´s almost abusive to pay so much money for a game that really feels like a bad DLC of MW2. At least they had the decency to not include an online pass for the game, reason why i didn´t rate the game with a 1,0.
    In the other hand that campaign is impressive... ok, i´ll give the game a 3.0    … Expand
  3. homescrub
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I'm going to be honest with my score.

    a 3 deserves its right to be scored this low. Honestly, if Activision and IW/SH would of been honest with the gaming community, about its glitches, and issues, ps3 freezing, etc, and they offered fast fixes, I wouldn't mind because they care, but they really don't. For a company that makes MILLIONS of dollars on the COD series, you would think they    I'm going to be honest with my score.

    a 3 deserves its right to be scored this low.

    Honestly, if Activision and IW/SH would of been honest with the gaming community, about its glitches, and issues, ps3 freezing, etc, and they offered fast fixes, I wouldn't mind because they care, but they really don't. For a company that makes MILLIONS of dollars on the COD series, you would think they could and SHOULD invest in dedicated servers to handle all the lagging issues in the game. What fun do people have, if all they do is lag. Or time out. Or can't find matches but end up in some brazilian ranked lobby? What is Activision doing? What will IW/SH do to get this fixed!? I want to play in my timezone damn it! Hit detection is awful. Shot guns are awful. Rubber bullets. Commando. Last stand! Nothing has changed. You guys deserve my 3 score until you fix these issues.    … Expand
  4. gamingvet81
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Developers, stop being lazy and make a new engine! Stop using the 60 fps to justify why youâ
  5. muird418
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The much anticipated Modern Warfare 3 game can only be described as an epic fail to provide its gaming community with anything new. The graphics are brilliant but the mechanics are terrible. The game plays to the gamer who just wants to log on and die 40 times and kill someone 40 times. After the release of BF3 this year you would have thought CoD MW3 would have been inventive... SaveThe much anticipated Modern Warfare 3 game can only be described as an epic fail to provide its gaming community with anything new. The graphics are brilliant but the mechanics are terrible. The game plays to the gamer who just wants to log on and die 40 times and kill someone 40 times. After the release of BF3 this year you would have thought CoD MW3 would have been inventive... Save your money or buy BF3.… Expand
  6. Jon_The_Don
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Overhyped, rehashed, uninspired, and completely devoid of innovation, this new entry into Activision's franchise treads no new ground, ventures forth no new ideas, and clings in obvious desperation to the hope that multiplayer is the driving force of the industry. And yet, their lack of creativity has struck a chord with the public, allowing their transparent money-grubbing attempts toOverhyped, rehashed, uninspired, and completely devoid of innovation, this new entry into Activision's franchise treads no new ground, ventures forth no new ideas, and clings in obvious desperation to the hope that multiplayer is the driving force of the industry. And yet, their lack of creativity has struck a chord with the public, allowing their transparent money-grubbing attempts to certify Modern Warfare 3 as the most profitable entertainment product ever made.

    Upon starting the campaign, one quickly realises that to get the fullest experience from their 'storytelling', one must switch off their brain and allow the mindless military drivel and incessant explosions to witter away at one's overall IQ. Again, the team try to invoke controversy through shocking scenes (a la the infamous â    … Expand
  7. themark79
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This game is the same old song and dance. The campaign is like a Michael Bay movie, a lot of special effects but not much substance. MP hasn't changed, I feel like I have been playing the same game since MW1. The COD series desperately needs a new engine and a new direction. Sadly this once great franchise seems to have become the Guitar Hero of shooters. They will milk it into the groundThis game is the same old song and dance. The campaign is like a Michael Bay movie, a lot of special effects but not much substance. MP hasn't changed, I feel like I have been playing the same game since MW1. The COD series desperately needs a new engine and a new direction. Sadly this once great franchise seems to have become the Guitar Hero of shooters. They will milk it into the ground for all it is worth when this game should have been dlc or a $30 expansion.… Expand
  8. pyGamer
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    MW3 is the last CoD I will buy. In fact if I could be given my money back I would do. Does this game contains new lines of code? Does it contains any new experience? It's the same old game repacked and put on sale again and again...Last CoD
  9. taurran
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This game is nothing more than a money grab. There's nothing entirely new or inspiring that it brings to the series, and the centerpiece of it (the multiplayer) is boring with maps that any random map generator could probably beat as far as imagination. All thought is take out of combat. It's nothing but a contest to see who can shoot first (with most primary weapons being 1-2 shotThis game is nothing more than a money grab. There's nothing entirely new or inspiring that it brings to the series, and the centerpiece of it (the multiplayer) is boring with maps that any random map generator could probably beat as far as imagination. All thought is take out of combat. It's nothing but a contest to see who can shoot first (with most primary weapons being 1-2 shot kills), and whomever can sit back,. camp, and run up a killstreak to do all the work for them. I've always been a CoD player, but you won't catch me playing this game any more. Shame on me for buying it.… Expand
  10. EFSF_27
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This game feels like an add-on to MW2. It has the same engine, recycled buildings and character models. It is practically MW2 with a few extra guns, perks and new maps. It is a shame on how Activision sells the same game twice at $60.
  11. Menacetech
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    After giving this game countless chances of growing on me I must say that my second attempt at a review really hasnt changed much. I find myself not wanting to play. I cannot hear my friends, inviting/party system is atrocious, spawning...dont get me started. Not even going to comment on elite or the fact that it is way too similar to its predecessor. I dont even own BF3. Honestly I haveAfter giving this game countless chances of growing on me I must say that my second attempt at a review really hasnt changed much. I find myself not wanting to play. I cannot hear my friends, inviting/party system is atrocious, spawning...dont get me started. Not even going to comment on elite or the fact that it is way too similar to its predecessor. I dont even own BF3. Honestly I have never really liked the series, especially for console. Loyal to the COD series mostly because of fast paced action and playing with friends. MW3 is below PAR for the price, well below.… Expand
  12. zamdam69
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    J'étais fan de la série. Je trouvais BF passable... Ã
  13. JodieSu3
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Why is this game **** on the ps3? Graphics are not as good as the 360. The developers never talk about ps3 and they didn't let us install to hard drive so textures stream 2-3 secs slower giving a blurry image. BF3 has a new engine and dedicated servers where as mw3 is still tweaking cod4 engine.
  14. 8aa
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The game sucks very dissapointed,looks the same as the second graphics are not nice,all is the same,and the 2 worst things are the mic sound when speaking on the mic sucks ,and also the server you cannot get in a game fast sometimes it takes 15 min 20 min to get in .shame on you infinity ward
  15. MrFused
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I honestly don't know why I bought this or why I was expecting something different from MW3, but I did and I was. It's basically an expansion pack for MW2.
  16. JOSHUACO
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I have the Blacks Ops and MW2, MW3 fan.el'm almost excellent but unfortunately this is more of the same, it would be better than Activision have released a new game DLC. Unfortunately I buy it and not worth it (I'm disappointed: (. I think I'll change the BF3. Activision is seen that only wants to make money and ignores the players: (
  17. Magemasher
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The most accurate way I can describe Modern Warfare 3 is "competent, but dull." The game tries very, very hard to be exciting, edgy, and shocking, but it fails on every level. While the set pieces are bombastic and loud, they carry no weight and have no emotional attachment to them, making them fall flat. What worsens this problem is that the game has absolutely no sense of pacingThe most accurate way I can describe Modern Warfare 3 is "competent, but dull." The game tries very, very hard to be exciting, edgy, and shocking, but it fails on every level. While the set pieces are bombastic and loud, they carry no weight and have no emotional attachment to them, making them fall flat. What worsens this problem is that the game has absolutely no sense of pacing whatsoever. My playthrough took exactly 4 hours and 33 minutes and frankly the game would have greatly benefited from some slow moving filler to balance out the explosions. Good pacing requires valleys to go with the peaks, otherwise it all feels like one long, incredibly boring plain, which describes MW3 in a nutshell. There are no moments in the game that get ones blood pumping, no moments that evoke any particular emotion, and the script is bad on top of it. All of this is exasperated by the fact that the graphics and sound design are bad to the point of laughable. The gun models look barely better than some PS2 games, the explosions lack volume, the textures are muddy and low-res, the character models are just bad, no easy way to put it, and worst of all the sound design is compressed and unimpressive. I played on a 5.1 surround sound setup and while games like Killzone push the limits of graphical and audio fidelity and action in the genre, MW3 has felt content to go witht the absolute barest minimum of effort and it shows, and the game suffers because of it. The multiplayer offers no solace either. Simply put this is one of the shallowest, most vapid multiplayer games I have ever played. There is absolutely zero depth to the gameplay and no thought has been put into higher level play tactics, in fact, through its egregious killstreak system it actively discourages higher level techniques and play, and instead works to recreate the constant explosions of the single player game, and everything suffers because of it. Unavoidable deaths are a constant, both from getting hit by overhead killstreaks as soon as you spawn, and then from the laughably bad spawn system that often has players spawning in the middle of groups of enemies giving them free kills. Its broken to the point of worrisome. Did anybody actually play this tripe before release? All of this games depth has been put into the loadout system, which boils down to finding the most overpowered weapon and using that, negating any depth that could have arisen. Since there is no teamwork, no teammate reliance, and no interdependence the game is as shallow online as a teaspoon in death valley. The lack of distinct classes and good team modes really hurts the online's replayability and the hardcore gamer will find its lowering everything to the lowest common denominator nothing short of insulting. This is not a game for you if you like shooters. This is not a game for you if like new things. This is not a game for you if you like innovation. And this is certainly not a game for you if you like balance and good gameplay. This is also not the game for you if you're looking for good graphics, sound, and story. If you want any of those things I suggest getting a better game, like Killzone 3. I cannot recomment MW3 on any level, as if miserably fails on ALL OF THEM. However it gets +2 points on my review for at least working without glitches, bravo sledgehammer, your bugtesters are the most talented people on your staff.… Expand
  18. Radesito
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Nothing new. As every year we get the same game, just that for more and more money. In addition, the company wants to pull out money for an application, which should be free.
  19. Nabz103
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    Mr Glen Schofield (Modern Warfare 3's chief creative officer), I hope you take the time to read this review, as I have put a lot of thought and effort into wanting to express my concerns with your recent game. I am not a "troll" and have been a huge fan of the series since the first Modern Warfare title, and for the record, I am not a fan of the Battlefield series. Like most fans, I wasMr Glen Schofield (Modern Warfare 3's chief creative officer), I hope you take the time to read this review, as I have put a lot of thought and effort into wanting to express my concerns with your recent game. I am not a "troll" and have been a huge fan of the series since the first Modern Warfare title, and for the record, I am not a fan of the Battlefield series. Like most fans, I was excited when the first spoilers were being released for the new game. "How will they top the brilliant Airport scenario from MW2?" "What will happen to Soap?" "What new destinations and guns will they introduce?" "Will they develop a new engine to meet the demands of the graphical and game play enhancements they will so obviously make?" The months rolled by and small tidbits were leaked to us fans, and although many of us were worried that, perhaps, the shift and changes made at Infinity Ward may affect the final product, we never gave up hope that it would be a good game. After all, anything would be better than the below average single player, poor in-game physics offering of Black Ops. That game, as well as this one, would only be compared to the best in the series: Modern Warfare 2. Surely, then, seeing as the last Call of Duty game made steps forward in the industry that the latest addition would do the same? No. The fact of the matter is this game is so bad it makes me want to play Black Ops, and I recall thinking to myself (as I unwrapped and gleamed with joy at the chance of playing MW3) "I'd rather take a cheese grater to my scrotum that have to play Black Ops again". This will be painful.

    Mr Schofield, why are the graphics so poor compared to EAâ    … Expand
  20. AdrianoMunez
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    So i own a Playstation 3, i have Modern Warfare 1, World at War, Modern Warfare 2, Black-Ops and Modern Warefare 3 and i can tell you this, nothing has changed throughout all of the 'Modern Warefare' series apart from the killstreaks and the maps of corse, Same graphics, same guns, same perks and just generally the same everything, which was fine for Modern Warefare 2, i loved ModernSo i own a Playstation 3, i have Modern Warfare 1, World at War, Modern Warfare 2, Black-Ops and Modern Warefare 3 and i can tell you this, nothing has changed throughout all of the 'Modern Warefare' series apart from the killstreaks and the maps of corse, Same graphics, same guns, same perks and just generally the same everything, which was fine for Modern Warefare 2, i loved Modern Warefare 2, but Modern Warefare 3 might aswell just be a map pack for Modern Warefare 2. Now its just the same thing again and its got boring now. When there are games out there like Battlefield i certainly know which one i would rather be playing. Battlefield 2 is more advance then Modern Warefare 3. Modern Warefare 3 cant compete with what Battlefield has too offer. Battlefield is by far the better game. Call of Duty has really let everyone down and i think therefore they will lose alot of players too EA. Activision is really going too have too sort its act out for the next release! In my opinion this is the end of CoD and the point where more advanced games take over and for anyone reading this review, if you want too buy either BF3 or Mw3 then chose Battlefield, you wont regret it.… Expand
  21. heyt13
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Buy battlefield 3, bought this to play with some friends that refuse to buy battlefield 3, traded it into gamestop got an extra controller. its the same game as the last couple years with new maps and the same **** glitches. dont waist the money, talk about a money grab.
  22. fifty2ndassassi
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Ok there is alot of hate going on in here so let me jump in.. first off im going to start by saying i am a call of duty fan i own 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 and i had my hardened edition pre ordered.. my main problem with this game is THE MAPS i have never seen such poor designed maps who ever made them should be fired on the spot!! no matter where u go u can get shot from 20 different ways andOk there is alot of hate going on in here so let me jump in.. first off im going to start by saying i am a call of duty fan i own 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 and i had my hardened edition pre ordered.. my main problem with this game is THE MAPS i have never seen such poor designed maps who ever made them should be fired on the spot!! no matter where u go u can get shot from 20 different ways and there are little camping spots all over and the DEATH STREAKS are absolutely stupid why put them back in the game

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

    On the ps3 it take 20 min to get into a game then when u get into one u get kicked out the get a server error then kicked out of the PSN or u get a ERROR OUT OF MEMORY 14 message.. and if u ask me there is no reason absolutely no reason that elite should be down... really u had 2 years to make this service and just going by how many ppl bought BLOPS how could u have servers that could not handle the amount of people that logged on DAY ONE!!! its really a surprise that millions of people bought MW3 to you beachhead.. what a bunch of morons!! i cant believe i blew 100$ on this crap maybe im the moron here!! BUT IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN!! just for reference im not a bum at the game either my win ratio is over 2.00 and KDR around 1.80 over the last few games.    … Expand
  23. soczi84
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    Hello. I signed up to Metacritic thanks to Sledgehammer's developer Glen Schofield and his infamous tweet about the low user score on Metacritic for MW2. Well Glen... here is the thing... there is a simple rule: if You rip someone of for 60$ You should at least get a smack on the face and not a pat on the back. I'm a CoD fan from the beginning. I own every installation - maybe besides CoDHello. I signed up to Metacritic thanks to Sledgehammer's developer Glen Schofield and his infamous tweet about the low user score on Metacritic for MW2. Well Glen... here is the thing... there is a simple rule: if You rip someone of for 60$ You should at least get a smack on the face and not a pat on the back. I'm a CoD fan from the beginning. I own every installation - maybe besides CoD 3 - and I'm sorry to say that, but MW3 is truly the biggest rip off of the year. I don't really care for the campaign. I can't see no fun in a 5 hour bot shooting fiesta with a slapstick story, so I'm just going to stick to the MP.

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

    To summarise... I'm no hater, but You have failed me Glen. You have played it safe. MW2 was good but playing it safe with MW3 makes it mediocre and charging 60$ for a DLC... well, that is just low... real low. Battlefield 3 may not be the game of the year, but at least it has moved a bit forward. So a smack on the face for You Sledgehammer for ripping me off and a kick to the butt for making me pay for Elite. I give a 3. It may not be the most honest score (I was thinking of giving You a 4 or 5) but You deserve it. That 60$ could have gone somewhere else.    … Expand
  24. CaptCanuck
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    MW3 is the 4th CoD I've played, and it may just be the last. Like many, I thought the best version of CoD was MW1, and it's been downhill from there. Of course the game does not deserve a "0" score, nor does it deserve a "10" (indicating perfection), but it is less than mediocre in my opinion, when prior titles are better than this one. As many have said, it is little more than a mapMW3 is the 4th CoD I've played, and it may just be the last. Like many, I thought the best version of CoD was MW1, and it's been downhill from there. Of course the game does not deserve a "0" score, nor does it deserve a "10" (indicating perfection), but it is less than mediocre in my opinion, when prior titles are better than this one. As many have said, it is little more than a map pack for MW2, and the maps themselves are pretty poor. The franchise has gotten away from emphasizing skill, to making the game easy for even the most casual gamer, and dressing it up with bells and whistles that will mostly appeal to maladjusted teenage virgins. All in all as a fan of the series for the most part, I'm very disappointed that once again the marketing hype far exceeds the quality of the product, and in the end it's just more of the same tired old game that I've been playing since MW2. To add insult to injury, the game lacks many of the good design points of Black Ops, and the menus are cluttered, server matching is terrible, and the voice and sound are appalling. Major fail, but no doubt the hype machine will ensure all sales records are broken and next time we can expect a further watered-down FPS experience too. I'm just one guy, but I'm done with MW3 and have picked up a copy of Battlefield 3 instead. After about 13 hours of play, I can honestly say it's superior in every way to MW3, for anyone that has a recent level of skill. If you want ez-mode and only play a few hours a week, then MW3 will probably suit you just fine.… Expand
  25. matlock200
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    all about the cut scenes, no depth. could be easily be a remake of any other modern warfare game. Disappointing moments like ending a level by pressing x to throw a knife after a massive cut scene still remain.
  26. BaIIsweat
    Nov 13, 2011
    3
    A quick review on the goods... Or bads, rather.

    It's a repackaged Modern Warfare 2, that does a great injustice to Modern Warfare 2. Imagine a delayed version of Modern Warfare 2 with some crappy or only half-way decent new maps. When I said delayed I mean that it takes longer to do everything in this game. Whether that's using a UAV killstreak, aiming, etc. The game isn't very smooth.    A quick review on the goods... Or bads, rather.

    It's a repackaged Modern Warfare 2, that does a great injustice to Modern Warfare 2. Imagine a delayed version of Modern Warfare 2 with some crappy or only half-way decent new maps. When I said delayed I mean that it takes longer to do everything in this game. Whether that's using a UAV killstreak, aiming, etc.

    The game isn't very smooth. I, personally, enjoy Call of Duty for it's fast pace and seamless gameplay. This one seems blockier and slower than it's predecessors.

    They tweaked bullet damage or health or something. It takes longer to get a kill during your standard bullet exchanged, but they've also thrown in a "Wow that's a lucky shot" factor that happens WAY WAY too often. Play for 30 minutes and you'll have experienced enough of it in your favor to go, "WTF?" and not in your favor to say, "Wow, really?"

    Killstreaks might as well be free candy on a parade day, because everyone is getting them and they never stop. I'd love to have 5 seconds without someone on either team calling in another UAV or care package or blah blah blah.

    Hardcore fanboys will say this is a great game, and that it's the best of the series. They're deluded.

    It isn't really a horrible game. It's just a major disappointment. It doesn't live up to the hype. It doesn't even come close to living up to it. I guess I'll be considering myself a Battlefield player when I'm in the mood to get my FPS-on for the next year or so and I'll likely rent the next Call of Duty that comes out before making a purchase. You think they did this whole elite, pay 60 bucks, and get every expansion free for a year crap because they knew this game was going to be this bad?    … Expand
  27. Cockhound69
    Nov 13, 2011
    3
    I first bought this game for PC and played it for about 2 hours before I realized just how much they have abandoned the platform to complete failure. Its not even worth the 2 I gave it in the review. However, when I traded it in and picked it up for PS3, its not so bad, its just mediocre. I'm still going to get rid of it in about 4 hours and pick up MW2 for 20 bucks (because they're theI first bought this game for PC and played it for about 2 hours before I realized just how much they have abandoned the platform to complete failure. Its not even worth the 2 I gave it in the review. However, when I traded it in and picked it up for PS3, its not so bad, its just mediocre. I'm still going to get rid of it in about 4 hours and pick up MW2 for 20 bucks (because they're the same game).… Expand
  28. kdcoke
    Nov 13, 2011
    3
    The most dissapointing cod game so far, single player is cheesy but thats what we have come to expect from the series, AI is terrible, constenly throwing grenades and running straight at the player trying to melee, graphics and sound quality is not to the same standard of other fps games like killzone 3 and battlefield 3. spec ops is great, by far the best part of this game, same problemsThe most dissapointing cod game so far, single player is cheesy but thats what we have come to expect from the series, AI is terrible, constenly throwing grenades and running straight at the player trying to melee, graphics and sound quality is not to the same standard of other fps games like killzone 3 and battlefield 3. spec ops is great, by far the best part of this game, same problems with the AI as single player but overall its the most fun part of the game, but it will become repetitive quite quickly. The multiplayer is awful!! small maps with objects everywhere creating plenty of choke points, meaning if your an objective based player be prepared to die a lot, stackable killstreaks are a nightmare, players sitting in corners or the choke points trying to get the streaks up, matchmaking is the worst of any cod series, if you have just stared playing and you are a low level expect to go up against high level players, these high level players with have unlocked some of the better perks and most of the pro versions, meaning they have a major advantage, i'm an expierenced cod player so although this is annoying i can still put in good games, for new players expect to die alot!! If you like dying by sniper rifles shooting you 2 feet away, stabbing from 10 feet away and hip firing from range then try out the multiplayer, to get certain perks you have to level, which is very annoying because untill you reach that level its harder to play objective based games, black ops let players buy perks and equipment and any stage as long as they had cod points, now i have to level to get the perks i need to help me play the objective, the above reasons will make it hard for any new player to get into this game, there are plenty of other problems with the multiplayer but to many to list. This cod game has taken a step backwards from black ops, what with so many other good games out there, this game is not going to be on my playlist, i preordered the elite copy, but canceled it, which im glad i did, this game is worth renting and playing but not worth the price to buy it new. I can totally understand peoples comments, the hype, the price, and its all a big let down. This game gets a 3 just for spec ops...… Expand
  29. Strafe11
    Jul 31, 2013
    3
    MW3 improved a lot with the introduction of the new map packs but overall it was disappointing.
    It is still worth playing though, for those that love the COD franchise.
  30. janderton11
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    This game is poor. It looks dated, is badly designed, looks old and feels old. I played better games on my ps2. This developer has made more money than any game developer in history and they bring this out? I would be so embarassed to have released this. They have made more money than sense and I am so angry. Most developers have invested time and money into revitalising a franchise. TheyThis game is poor. It looks dated, is badly designed, looks old and feels old. I played better games on my ps2. This developer has made more money than any game developer in history and they bring this out? I would be so embarassed to have released this. They have made more money than sense and I am so angry. Most developers have invested time and money into revitalising a franchise. They really do appear greedy. Its a broken half finished game. So disappointed.… Expand
  31. MetAnalyst
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    There is not much to say about the latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 3. Overall the game is too similar to MW2 to justify $60 for a game that is 90% the same as its predecessor. My advice, rent MW3, but don't buy it. The campaign is standard Call of Duty. Run and gun, explosions everywhere, bullets constantly flying by all making for a very unbelievable over theThere is not much to say about the latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 3. Overall the game is too similar to MW2 to justify $60 for a game that is 90% the same as its predecessor. My advice, rent MW3, but don't buy it. The campaign is standard Call of Duty. Run and gun, explosions everywhere, bullets constantly flying by all making for a very unbelievable over the top experience. Some may love this, I found it excruciatingly difficult to force myself to play it. The graphics here may have sufficed with the release of MW2, but here in 2011, they really do look terrible. Audio feels hollow and lacking when firing most weapons. Multiplayer is essentially the same as MW2. It is an arcade shooter. There are no real strategies beyond improving your reaction time, that will help you win a duel. Average time alive is approximately 10 seconds. Graphics even more poor here than in the campaign. Spec Ops is where I found the most enjoyment. The dual survival mode is fun with a friend and that which I spent the most time with. The missions are mostly non engaging and left me with no feeling of accomplishment upon their completion. In all honesty, this is not the best playing FPS of 2011. During my time with MW3, I only wanted it to be over, and back to playing other games. Like I said before, rent the game and see what you think.… Expand
  32. SplitHorizon
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Very disappointed, I was looking forward to this game but after couple of hours I was bored of it cause it feels like an expansion pack for mw2. They did nothing but recycle everything from 2 and release it as a new game when really there is nothing new about it. Ill stick with BF3
  33. gyualmighty
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    I love the MW 1-2-3 Campaign!!!The only problem with MW3 and thats the biggest...the MULTIPLAYER!!! Its terrible,especially the MAPS!!! OMG what the hell happened with the big open spaced maps??? 18 players in ground war r playing on the same medium sized maps in sabotage. The MW2 multiplayer was the best.I thought the multiplayer in Black Ops was the worst,well until now. U can enter aI love the MW 1-2-3 Campaign!!!The only problem with MW3 and thats the biggest...the MULTIPLAYER!!! Its terrible,especially the MAPS!!! OMG what the hell happened with the big open spaced maps??? 18 players in ground war r playing on the same medium sized maps in sabotage. The MW2 multiplayer was the best.I thought the multiplayer in Black Ops was the worst,well until now. U can enter a very limited buildings..16 maps u would expect at least 10 good maps but there arent more than 2-3.All of them r so "busy" "crowdy". Respawning the same: players know after a few hours of gameplay where to go and wait for the other player to respawn,same when someone is using an air support,when a chopper is cruising around in the air u respawn in on open spaced and it kills u,not once not twice...Knife?! a bloody knife,how the hell is a knife faster then a bullet???????? and this is just a few mistakes ....sort this out guys,im a big fan as well,pre-ordered it,payed the full price which i think already expensive for a game,and this is what i or we get????… Expand
  34. agentissmith
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    MW3 stinks. When I first played MW1 my jaw dropped off the floor. And then when I got MW2 I did not see any improvements. After that I realized that what Activision really wanted is our $$. Since then I avoid COD's and MW's.
  35. PunisherLH
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    I used to love the Call of Duty series since playing Call of Duty 2. Then I played this game. The Campaign is Anti-Climatic and has the same ridiculously predictable moments. Helicopters, Tanks, Explosions. This is essentially the same game. Survival Mode is actually the highlight of the game. Infinity Ward's take on Zombies came off quite well to me. Then the Multiplayer ruins the entireI used to love the Call of Duty series since playing Call of Duty 2. Then I played this game. The Campaign is Anti-Climatic and has the same ridiculously predictable moments. Helicopters, Tanks, Explosions. This is essentially the same game. Survival Mode is actually the highlight of the game. Infinity Ward's take on Zombies came off quite well to me. Then the Multiplayer ruins the entire game for me. Truly TERRIBLE maps. The gameplay doesn't flow like it used to and the maps prevent the game from being anything great. I'd advise renting or buying this pre-owned. I do not own a copy of Battlefield 3, not even played it. This is an honest review.… Expand
  36. RhinoMan
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    I really wanted to like this game, I really did. I enjoyed MW1, loved MW2, liked Black Ops, a lot, but was disappointed with Modern Warfare 3. Everything people are saying about it being a rehashed version of MW2 are correct. It feels like the same game with nothing new or original about it. Same game with a few new maps. The campaign was stale and formulaic, same game as MW2 with nothingI really wanted to like this game, I really did. I enjoyed MW1, loved MW2, liked Black Ops, a lot, but was disappointed with Modern Warfare 3. Everything people are saying about it being a rehashed version of MW2 are correct. It feels like the same game with nothing new or original about it. Same game with a few new maps. The campaign was stale and formulaic, same game as MW2 with nothing new in the visual graphics department. Midway through the campaign, I was like, "ugh when will this game end?" After the campaign I started the multiplayer and it felt EXACTLY like MW2 with new maps. Played a few matches for about an hour, got bored with it and put it down and started playing playing Skyrim. Modern Warfare 3 feels uninspired and is just more of the same COD with new maps. Not worth my time playing it and i feel like it was a wasted $60 bucks. It's too bad, cause I was really looking forward to this game. But I was met with a big disappointment. Looks like the real COD killer was Activision and COD itself. Time to move on and play something else.… Expand
  37. tsenG
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    Trollololo, Sledgehammer Games Devs asking for help in Twitter to the CoD fanboys or Beliebers of CoD to raise the note of MW3 users on Metacritic, well for me this games is the same game from the first MW, using the same Graphics Engine form MW, the only changes are Weapons and the HUD, i like the First MW Game and a bit of the MW2 but, MW3? no thanks, Activition only want the money ofTrollololo, Sledgehammer Games Devs asking for help in Twitter to the CoD fanboys or Beliebers of CoD to raise the note of MW3 users on Metacritic, well for me this games is the same game from the first MW, using the same Graphics Engine form MW, the only changes are Weapons and the HUD, i like the First MW Game and a bit of the MW2 but, MW3? no thanks, Activition only want the money of the CoD Beliebers for launch another CoD in the other year with the same Graphics Engine, CoD series are becoming a Need for Speed, only want money money money, CoD series are Death, if you love CoD dont buy this.… Expand
  38. yellowcake7
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    story is always awesome expecially if you been keeping with the story line and also survivor mode is amazing. but lets face it the reason people get this game is for multiplayer and seriously infinity ward did they did any quality assurance on the game or just made it and send it out? takes forever to find a game if you have a group, there is lag all the time! is camper heaven! and there rstory is always awesome expecially if you been keeping with the story line and also survivor mode is amazing. but lets face it the reason people get this game is for multiplayer and seriously infinity ward did they did any quality assurance on the game or just made it and send it out? takes forever to find a game if you have a group, there is lag all the time! is camper heaven! and there r some many errors glitches and you get disconnected from the game for no apparent reason. i dont enjoy the multiplayer at all its always something! infinity ward play the games you MAKE! before you sold it def not worth the 60+ dollars… Expand
  39. wiggum3333
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    Well I bought this with an open mind. Even looking forward to the new MW in the series and I have to say to say I am disappointed. Considering the money they have made off this series the poor execution of this game is inexcusable.While I haven't played the campaign portion ( I find them all generally to be the same anyways), the multiplayer portion looks terribly 2009. There were games inWell I bought this with an open mind. Even looking forward to the new MW in the series and I have to say to say I am disappointed. Considering the money they have made off this series the poor execution of this game is inexcusable.While I haven't played the campaign portion ( I find them all generally to be the same anyways), the multiplayer portion looks terribly 2009. There were games in 2009 that looked better than this one. The maps are good overall, exciting gameplay anyway. But they seem very generic. I don't have a sense of excitement when certain maps coming up. Even Black Ops as glitchy as it was had some maps I still enjoy playing. That game had better graphics as well. I might be trading this one for BF3. From what I've seen online it seems way more advanced. Epic fail Activision.… Expand
  40. JW405
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    The worst Modern Warfare out of the 3. Infinity Ward's name may be on the box, but it seems that the excellence of the MW franchise left with most of IW's staff... Maps are forgettable and too small. The weapons seem underpowered. The hit markers are messed up, and feel 'off', and the spawn system is broken to the point that there's no point in playing game modes like Domination.The worst Modern Warfare out of the 3. Infinity Ward's name may be on the box, but it seems that the excellence of the MW franchise left with most of IW's staff... Maps are forgettable and too small. The weapons seem underpowered. The hit markers are messed up, and feel 'off', and the spawn system is broken to the point that there's no point in playing game modes like Domination. All in all, Activision seems like it did a pitiful job trying to make Modern Warfare 2.5, seemingly releasing a rushed game so they can cash in. The game has no soul.. I already miss the real Infinity Ward.… Expand
  41. 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
  42. mac444
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    I never was a big COD fan to begin with but i bought this game just because all my friends that i play online did and gosh is this game terrible. When you first put in the game you know that they didnt put alot of effort into the game because the menu is literally the exact same as MW2. The campaign is alright your typical COD campaign where you duck cover shoot some guys explosionsI never was a big COD fan to begin with but i bought this game just because all my friends that i play online did and gosh is this game terrible. When you first put in the game you know that they didnt put alot of effort into the game because the menu is literally the exact same as MW2. The campaign is alright your typical COD campaign where you duck cover shoot some guys explosions repeat. The multiplayer is terrible and its not even the lag its the entire thing. All the assault rifles are exactly the same. The maps are absolutely awful. All the maps consist of a bunch of random buildings you can go in and they are just in your way. Survival is ehh but zombies is waaaaaaay better. I think this game just proved to me that im not buying another IW COD game because this game is the exact same as MW2.… Expand
  43. Kreapa
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    lol, this game, hahaha, i swear the minute i started multiplayer, i had deja vu. No all you COD fanatics, this does not deserve a 10, or a 9, or a 8, nothing higher than a five, it is just the lazy work of infinity ward. I mean im not a cod fanboy, or a fps fanboy at all, but ive had my fair share of COD games, and this, was the worst attempt ever, i mean they might as well of said it waslol, this game, hahaha, i swear the minute i started multiplayer, i had deja vu. No all you COD fanatics, this does not deserve a 10, or a 9, or a 8, nothing higher than a five, it is just the lazy work of infinity ward. I mean im not a cod fanboy, or a fps fanboy at all, but ive had my fair share of COD games, and this, was the worst attempt ever, i mean they might as well of said it was a DLC for MW2. Or atleast instead of bieng on schedule delayed it so they could add quality over quantity. In all, I loved the story, but it still felt EXACTLY like MW2, the only reason anyone would by this would be because of the storyline, but in the competition of MW3 vs BF3, well i think we have a clear winner. And it's definetly not MW3.… Expand
  44. Son_of_Jor-eL
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    After the fails in Modern Warfare 2 I expected a new innovative game from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 which i got to say did not live up to all the hype. after the on going battle between EA`s Battlefield 3 you would have thought Infinity Ward would have did something spectacular with Modern Warfare 3, The maps are the worst in any FPS game that i played, after the faults of TreyarchsAfter the fails in Modern Warfare 2 I expected a new innovative game from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 which i got to say did not live up to all the hype. after the on going battle between EA`s Battlefield 3 you would have thought Infinity Ward would have did something spectacular with Modern Warfare 3, The maps are the worst in any FPS game that i played, after the faults of Treyarchs Black ops which i hated i must say it is a better game than Modern Warfare 3. the spawning and rewarding bad players with kill streaks (support killstreaks) are some of the problems. this is what Infinity Ward gets from listening to bad players (noobs) on how to fix a game if Infinity Ward was not going to release a innovating they should have just given us MW2 with without one man army and danger close perks because the maps and game play in MW@ was great except those 2 perks. MW3 under powered kill streaks are useless when destroying air support kill streaks gives noobs a point towards their support streak which does not end when you die they can continue to build, so everybody has a stinger as secondary, but you assault kill streak are not stack able if you cycle through them with out using one..lets say i`m running UAV (3) care package(4) predator missile(5) and i get in a few gun fights before i get a chance to use my UAV & care package and get them again because kill streaks roll over if you don`t die, but i will not have 2 UAV`s or care packages even though i earned them...smh! is this the end of Call of Duty? maybe so if Black Ops 2 don`t bring a new engine & a new innovative game play to the table next year.… Expand
  45. spacebarkid
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    A sharp drop from the fun had in Black Ops and the awe of Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3 is a disappointment. I have only played Multiplayer (spec ops awaits), losing all interest in the campaign for this series, and what you will find, on the PS3 at current (18/11/2011) is a mess of lag, poor map design and a game of chance.

    What used to take some thought and skill is now left down    A sharp drop from the fun had in Black Ops and the awe of Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3 is a disappointment. I have only played Multiplayer (spec ops awaits), losing all interest in the campaign for this series, and what you will find, on the PS3 at current (18/11/2011) is a mess of lag, poor map design and a game of chance.

    What used to take some thought and skill is now left down to who ultimately has the best connection to the host, alternating between taking 3 bullets to kill someone and 6+ bullets, all under the same Perk/Pointstreak conditions. I have had many times using a shotgun at short or point-blank range and taking a player out in one-shot, then later hitting (ie hit markers are shown while I'm aiming at their chest) them 4 times and still ending up dead at the end of it. Watching killcam replays where hit markers appear as your enemy shoots into the empty space you just left, and succeeds at the kill, occur far to often. All this and I have 4 bright green bars of 'quality' connection.

    The game feels unnecessarily sped-up compared to previous iterations, with terrible spawn points that often see you moving forward to be killed instantly, and occasionally, if you are lucky, spawned immediately behind an enemy player. Mostly though, you will spawn close to where you were just killed, meaning, if you're quick, you can seek revenge on the player almost immediately, if someone else hasn't gotten to them first. This choice of spawn points is frustrating and you will find yourself being pushed to always keep moving and to always be looking over your shoulder (to than be shot from where you were just heading). That is not to say it isn't a good thing to have, and hasn't been a part of previous games, but here it is consistent throughout. Rather than a rush of tension from accidentally putting yourself into a poor position, and feeling like a bad-ass for coming out alive, you are almost always in a vulnerable position. It dissipates your ability for strategy or team-play. as the position you just fought for will shortly mean nothing, the enemy spawning behind you ready to shoot you in the back. It all just makes the game feel like a constant **** You will constantly find yourself dying as 3 people race to be the first to put their bullets into you, all from 3 different directions.

    The map designs feel overly complex, with a lot more 'stuff' than I recall in previous games; more hidey holes, more boxes to get in the way and too many rooms and entry points. It all feels forced and unnecessary, as if the developers sought to make the game more mature and strategic by throwing more obstacles into the maps. Of course, my impression of these maps is massively hindered by the spawning issues previously mentioned, and any strategy that may come from their design and intended use I havent seen, clouded by the green rage that comes from consistently feeling cheated by this game. Over time perhaps my opinion on this will change.

    The Perks in the game, or at least what I will refer to in general as 'perks' (Gun Perks, Character Perks, Strike Packages and their rewards) feel overly complex and purposely game-lengthening. The Gun Perks require you to use a gun and level it up exclusively, rather than being attached to your overall level, meaning you are constantly starting from the beginning if you choose to try a new weapon, having to work through sequentially to get what you want. Finally you unlock that gun you've constantly been killed by and wanna try it? well your gonna have to give up that sight and better stability until you use it enough. Some may find it addictive trying to find a weapon load out that just sits in the sweet spot of how you play (and won't be outgunned by a pp90), I used to in previous iterations, but that will only truely be an option once you've unlocked every single attachment and perk available, a feat only possible when you reach level 80 and have spent solid time with every gun available. It makes the whole thing feel like I'm having to work to enjoy the game, mine gold for hours so I can finally slay the dragon! unfortunately there isn't a dragon in the game, just a hope of finding a golden nugget of fun that's been hiding from me. As I shake my Magic 8-ball, it's sources tell me no.

    The game feels like a half-arsed experience, like an actor portraying a character from that book you love, poorly, taking it in their own direction without actually being immersed in the fiction, just the cheque at the end of the rainbow. Reports of re-used models and what appears to be a lack of testing in regards to the design of maps, the upgrade system and the ridiculous lag I have encountered within 'good' connections all tell me that the developers didn't care, or at least, they didn't have the time. It's cheaper than the pokies, but you will probably shorten your life-span by just as much.    … Expand
  46. zon21
    Nov 18, 2011
    3
    Bored of playing the same thing a few years ago. Besides, it is a game designed to steal money without stopping, with lots of dlc's and the horror for the industry called 'Elite'.
  47. Geekgod420
    Nov 18, 2011
    3
    So, the game isn't terrible, but it isn't good. I loved CoD4 and MW2, but I feel Activision has run this franchise into the ground with its annual release of essentially the same product. Sadly I no longer care about what happens to Soap, price, or any of the other Task Force guys. BOTTOM LINE: If you are hoping for the game to go back to its CoD4 grandeur than you will be let down as ISo, the game isn't terrible, but it isn't good. I loved CoD4 and MW2, but I feel Activision has run this franchise into the ground with its annual release of essentially the same product. Sadly I no longer care about what happens to Soap, price, or any of the other Task Force guys. BOTTOM LINE: If you are hoping for the game to go back to its CoD4 grandeur than you will be let down as I was. If you are looking for more MW2 then you should have fun with it.… Expand
  48. toujours
    Nov 19, 2011
    3
    This is not a sequel or a progression of any kind. It is worse than Black Ops and even MW1. The main campaign is quite good but the online multiplayer sucks balls. The colour schemes are terrible, so dull and boring, the map design is not interesting, the options are too complicated.... need I go on? Save your money and don't buy this until maybe it comes down in price to about £10.
  49. DirkMcQuirk
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    This game should really stand for Money Wasted 3 times over, It seems that the people who left infinity ward had the brains and the knowledge of how to make great games that keeps you playing for months on end. So all MW3 has to say for 2 years worth of work is they added kill confirmed and switched the special ops around that to me doesn't sound 2 years work more like 2-3 months work toThis game should really stand for Money Wasted 3 times over, It seems that the people who left infinity ward had the brains and the knowledge of how to make great games that keeps you playing for months on end. So all MW3 has to say for 2 years worth of work is they added kill confirmed and switched the special ops around that to me doesn't sound 2 years work more like 2-3 months work to me. Activision gets the last laugh at the end of the day because they the people with the money in the bank and a nice big dollar smile on there face. It is quite clear activision calls the shots while what's left of infinity ward and sledgehammer say yes at the drop of a hat this game could have been something different but it seems to be activisions way or the highway this is greed gone to far which is a crying shame.… Expand
  50. Hammyman
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Whilst some new modes have brought a bit of a refreshing change, its still too much of the same. Teamwork is still non-existent despite the creators bringing in modes like Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Every mode still ends up with everyone playing deathmatch. You can even tell the die hards are getting fed up with it as I don't see a lot of people prestiging. They're just ranking upWhilst some new modes have brought a bit of a refreshing change, its still too much of the same. Teamwork is still non-existent despite the creators bringing in modes like Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Every mode still ends up with everyone playing deathmatch. You can even tell the die hards are getting fed up with it as I don't see a lot of people prestiging. They're just ranking up and staying there.

    The menu system has been made more complicated and setting up a new class now takes an age. Some of the things aren't where you would expect them. Want to alter your killstreaks? You have to go into Create a Class then actually go into a class and change it there.

    And the bugs. At many points I am getting less than 1 FPS. Yes, you read that right - less than one frame per second. If you are host, its as bad as it was on MW2. Also Ground War just feels laggy and slow to respond - I cannot believe that just adding another 2 players to a game mode brings the system to a crawl but this has been the case since COD4. Its definitely a PS3 memory limitation issue as the 360 doesn't suffer from it. Seriously though, in regards to the framerate issues, this is completely unacceptable with a game engine thats years old now and on a platform where the hardware is fixed. I could understand this happening on a PC where you have infinitesimal hardware combinations but on a console?

    Didn't take the cheaters long to figure out glitches and killstreak cheats but these do seem to be addressed quicker and there is now the ability in the pre-game lobby to select a player and report them.

    However nothing gets away from the fact that if this was HalfLife 2 it'd be a mod or the fact that it could have just been released as a map pack for MW2. Maybe it should have been, even at the price it is - the same as was done for BF:Bad Company 2 with the Vietnam pack, talking of which I finally got into the Battelfield series last week with BF3 and I have to say that it just shows the shortfalls of MW3 in spectacular style.    … Expand
  51. Glasses
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Call of Duty MW3 is one of the most over-hyped and overrated games of this gen alongside Battlefield 3. Cod MW3 is supposed to be a sequel to MW2, but it offers nothing new to the table. People are suckered into buying the same game ever year or two years, not knowing the fact that nothing has changed. It's still the same old shoot and kill game we've seen a thousand times. The creators ofCall of Duty MW3 is one of the most over-hyped and overrated games of this gen alongside Battlefield 3. Cod MW3 is supposed to be a sequel to MW2, but it offers nothing new to the table. People are suckered into buying the same game ever year or two years, not knowing the fact that nothing has changed. It's still the same old shoot and kill game we've seen a thousand times. The creators of the game need to learn the definition of the word "innovation" before they can make another Cod game. I cannot give this game higher than a 3/10 since it's just MW2 with a few more maps… Expand
  52. XANAX67
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    I felt the game lacked any in new innovations to the FPS genre.....a rehashed overhyped game. The continuation of the single player does have some continuity from previous versions but not enough to be rated as high as the so called game industry reviews...."get a set" and call it like it is....
  53. Wiseman
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    I buy this game for the multiplayer only. I haven't even touched the campain. I've put in 10 hours online, and i'm starting to hate this game more and more. It terribly frustrating to play. It seems like they've designed it to play as a run and gun the whole time. It's too skewed towards that one dimension of game play. I've been playing each yearly release of CoD since the firstI buy this game for the multiplayer only. I haven't even touched the campain. I've put in 10 hours online, and i'm starting to hate this game more and more. It terribly frustrating to play. It seems like they've designed it to play as a run and gun the whole time. It's too skewed towards that one dimension of game play. I've been playing each yearly release of CoD since the first Modern Warefare and in my opinion this is the worst one. I think the people that are really good and run around with similar Clans will do well and those average players without Clans will suffer. It's a realy shame as this might be the last time I'll purchase the CoD tile from Activision. It's funny, because at time I wish i could go back and play World at War and I loved Black Ops. That tells me that the people making the Modern Warfare series just don't suite their game to my style of play, which is fine, I won't buy their stuff.… Expand
  54. cdwjustin
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    common i wonder if call of duty is using the same engine in 15 years and the exact same formula will the critics ever give it something below a 85? the problems its stale, irritating and boring... the cons outweigh the pros here... i bought it on release day after playing black ops for a long time and enjoying that... but i come here and its just something so unenjoyable about the game...common i wonder if call of duty is using the same engine in 15 years and the exact same formula will the critics ever give it something below a 85? the problems its stale, irritating and boring... the cons outweigh the pros here... i bought it on release day after playing black ops for a long time and enjoying that... but i come here and its just something so unenjoyable about the game... theres alot of maps and a few i liked thats a plus a heck of alot of maps... but they are small.. im not here to write forever i wanted this to be good for me maybe its just to arcadey idk... but the bad outweighs the good IMO and thats why im here to give my IMO… Expand
  55. PatFerret
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    I've never played MW2, so I'm not biased by any previous experience with the series. Plus, although I'm an old schooll gamer, born in the Atari years, I'm quite new to online PVP and everything feels quite fresh to me, so I can't state wether MW3 is "more of the same" or not. What I CAN say is: this game just seems really poorly conceived, and I feel that the people behind its wheelsI've never played MW2, so I'm not biased by any previous experience with the series. Plus, although I'm an old schooll gamer, born in the Atari years, I'm quite new to online PVP and everything feels quite fresh to me, so I can't state wether MW3 is "more of the same" or not. What I CAN say is: this game just seems really poorly conceived, and I feel that the people behind its wheels didn't make such an effort to trimm and polish as they should (maybe because they knew it was gonna sell anyway, and that only proves the value of good marketing). The story mode is lame and has absolutely no plot to sustain it for a long time (ok, plots are not the forte of this kind of game, but even a simple, linear one would do), and the PVP is equally bad. The pairing of levels, for instance, is non-existent. I don't mind dying a lot (in fact, I find it quite laughable), but playing against 80 LVL players while being just 6 or 7 is just unfair. Dark Souls, for example (which is not a PVP game but has its share of it), only puts players of similar levels against one another, making winning a match much more gratifying because you're winning on your skill and not on the lack of others'. Plus, the gaming itself doesn't seem to be fluid enough or to offer such a variety of experiences to add to the fun. Resistance III, at least, has its miriad of weaponry with different effects and, although the end is the same (killing and dying), the means by which you get to it are a little more colorfull and amusing. In fact, playing MW3 is mostly a question of "respawn-run-die-respawn again" (with the eventual interlapse of killing someone yourself), and after you die THE SAME WAY the first ten times, you've seen pretty much everything there is to bee seen.This, added to the fact that the players in general don't seem to be mildly interested in cooperating with the others (even when playing on the same side) and keep cursing all the time (and some of the cursing, besides being rude and unnecessary, have a tone of prejudice that is really appalling and should be noted by whoever is controlling the whole thing), really makes this game not worth the money I spent with it. In the end, it may be that MW3 is just not my kind of game, but judging from the content of other comments I've read, this may not be the only problem with it. A final comment: I'm really disgusted by the nerve of the specialized critics that are bashing Metacritic users, right now. As far as I now, people here are REAL players, spend their money maintaining the games industry on the top, are entitled to their opinions and deserve a place to express themselves. If game companies define their projects solely on specialized opinions, and not on the average "Joe" that plays day in, day out, I fear for the creative future of this industry. Just saying.… Expand
  56. coconuttyy
    Dec 2, 2011
    3
    Fun and engaging multiplayer. Very easy to start a match you can jump right in. Graphics look very dated. The developers of the game are lazy enough to update their engine. Generic single player campaign. Overall it's like a quickie thing when you want to hop In a match and just shoot some people.
  57. ilovegames32
    Jan 9, 2012
    3
    ok every who thinks this game was rated unfairly...imagine being excited for something only to be let greatly disappointed especially if ur a fan of its previous entries!? this is how ppl feel about this game excluding ppl who have not played it of course but IMO these user scores justify how they toward this game after spending. $60(higher in other countries) its not a bad game BUTok every who thinks this game was rated unfairly...imagine being excited for something only to be let greatly disappointed especially if ur a fan of its previous entries!? this is how ppl feel about this game excluding ppl who have not played it of course but IMO these user scores justify how they toward this game after spending. $60(higher in other countries) its not a bad game BUT IW/activision/sledgehammer have blatantly ripped off millions of gamer everywhere & ppl are FINALLY taking notice but plz cod fanboys understand that this wont kill the franchise(if they have new ideas of course) but will force them to do actual work for the next title instead of perfecting what cod mw2 could have been which is what mw3 basically is i hope this none biased opinion of mw3 helps fans of this series realize that all ppl want from ALL future cod games is effort when it comes to devoping their gaes… Expand
  58. Yiaz
    Dec 3, 2011
    3
    La campaña es corta y mala, mismo gráficos que Mw2, multijugador aburrido, sin apenas cambios convincentes, las spec ops no están mal para pasar el rato con un amigo pero el modo supervivencia es una basura. Increíble que este juego cueste más de 60â
  59. P3Airdale
    Dec 5, 2011
    3
    First thank you for taking out Lightweight/Commando perks... But, very disappointed in the maps for online play.. For example, what is the deal with the spawns on Dome??? Most of the time I get killed the second I spawn. Very frustrating!!! Also why are there still sniper rifles in a game with no true sniper maps??? All the quick scope players are running around instead of what a trueFirst thank you for taking out Lightweight/Commando perks... But, very disappointed in the maps for online play.. For example, what is the deal with the spawns on Dome??? Most of the time I get killed the second I spawn. Very frustrating!!! Also why are there still sniper rifles in a game with no true sniper maps??? All the quick scope players are running around instead of what a true sniper does and that is sit off in the distance. So either make large maps for snipers or better yet, get rid of the rifles. I think it is sad to say but each time a new COD game comes out, I lose respect for the franchise a little more. So far to date, MW2 is the best game that has been made. I thought World at War was bad till I bought and played MW3 which now takes the lead on the worst COD game in my opinion. If this is where the franchise is going to continue to head with the game, then I must say that it is highly unlikely that the franchise will get any more money out of my household. Way too much money being asked for video games today and seriously didn't get the money's worth!… Expand
  60. J3RRY
    Dec 31, 2011
    3
    Love the game but even with a good connection on line play just lags all the time. I can go back and play other games in this series and have a great online experience. Not really sure how they messed this up in Modern Warfare 3 but in my mind I wasted my money.
  61. CheckMyFrench
    Jan 10, 2012
    3
    MW1 was a classic. MW2 was unnecessary. MW3 is a f*cking joke, and an embarrassment to Infinity Ward. The single player is quick, and boring with little to no upgrades from MW2. The multiplayer is still fun, but the routine COD formula is getting old fast. COD fans, save your money and stick to Black Ops or MW1.
  62. Diabolus666
    Feb 15, 2012
    3
    Ok. Had this game since release date but wanted to give them some time to fix possible bugs. I think 3 months is more than enough but OH, BOY... I won't argue about the "old mechanics". We all knew it was more of the same. Just cause of that, it deserves a 6 score. But the bugs... mainly the lag compensation thing and crazy spawns did it for me. Just giving a heads up: If you live in aOk. Had this game since release date but wanted to give them some time to fix possible bugs. I think 3 months is more than enough but OH, BOY... I won't argue about the "old mechanics". We all knew it was more of the same. Just cause of that, it deserves a 6 score. But the bugs... mainly the lag compensation thing and crazy spawns did it for me. Just giving a heads up: If you live in a country where most of the people have a connection that is 10% of what you have DON'T EVEN TRY this game. You'll end up having to nerf your connection and using it on "Moderate" Type in order to play anything.… Expand
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. Midgetnik
    Sep 23, 2013
    3
    I think I've played a game that seems the exact same as this oh yeah MW2. Where to start with this pile of a mess. The singleplayer is bland. Multiplayer couldn't be worse and spec ops all together is not fun. And literally nothing different between MW2 and MW3. Not even textures on guns or death animations or sound design. And the graphics look like a late PS2 game.
  66. ShetlandViking
    Jun 10, 2016
    3
    If this game had righted all the wrongs of MW2 it wouldn't be so bad. But it does alot of things WORSE than the previous 2 in the trilogy. For starters the graphics look worse despite using the same engine. It's not as bad as Black Ops but definitely not as good looking as MW2. The missions are VERY samey throughout: just shoot people, move foward and occasionally hold the reload buttonIf this game had righted all the wrongs of MW2 it wouldn't be so bad. But it does alot of things WORSE than the previous 2 in the trilogy. For starters the graphics look worse despite using the same engine. It's not as bad as Black Ops but definitely not as good looking as MW2. The missions are VERY samey throughout: just shoot people, move foward and occasionally hold the reload button for a scripted event to happen. Or just follow NPCs in "stealth" missions that are just inferior versions of All Ghillied Up. The soundtrack is just plain dull. There are some cool sound effects during certain moments in the campaign but everything thing else sounds, again, dull, and unrealistic. The story is full of plot-holes AND less exciting than MW2, if that was even possible. The multiplayer fixes the issue of infinite grenade-launchers by making them borderline useless but yet has new annoying issues like Dead Man's Hand (if the Javeline glitch was a Deathstreak), unbalanced perks like Assassin and unbalanced weapons (everyone uses either the ACR or MP7 with Blindeye, Assassin and Stalker). There is a serious lack of variety of weapons in the campaign.

    Is there anything good about this game? Well, there IS a fair amount of content even if it does feel like a rehash of everything that's come before. The Spec Ops missions are fun, the DLC is pretty decent (but that shouldn't count). There are a couple of interesting locations, and some cool gadgets like the Hybrid Sight and Trophy System.    … Expand
  67. cell989
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    It sickens me when "pro" reviewers give this game high scores, eventhough its nothing more than a patch. Same graphics engine, same weapons, same animations, just more missions, arenas,killstreaks. How long can this cash cow formula keep working for Activision. They want us to keep paying premium prices for the same $hit every year, BLOPS, MW2,MW1, its all the same, just different maps.It sickens me when "pro" reviewers give this game high scores, eventhough its nothing more than a patch. Same graphics engine, same weapons, same animations, just more missions, arenas,killstreaks. How long can this cash cow formula keep working for Activision. They want us to keep paying premium prices for the same $hit every year, BLOPS, MW2,MW1, its all the same, just different maps. After 2 years of development this is what they came up with? are they even investing any money on this franchisee anymore? And "reviewers" give it high scores, yet thrash games like U3, Killzone 3, R3 for not been "innovative" or "bringing anything new" oh how I hate video game journalism, if we can even call it journalism… Expand
  68. Avromie
    Nov 24, 2011
    2
    Just bought MW3, and I got screwed out of $60. Nothing has changed from MW2. The online game is a simple map pack for MW2. All the same problems- horrible networking, glitching, snipe, reloading, etc, except now the graphics are also outdated because they're from 4 years ago when MW2 was released.

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

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

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

    But you're forced to buy it because they hype this POS up all over and suddenly everyone has switched. Don't listen to magazines with paid off reviewers. I've been playing fps since wolfenstein and goldeneye on n64, and this is the biggest **** ripoff of a game I've ever seen. Someone should class action sue them.    … Expand
  69. chookalana
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Seriously, is Activison even trying anymore? You could swap MW2 for MW3 and no one would be able to tell which one came out first. Old graphics engine, RESUSED ASSESTS AND TEXTURES from previous COD games, same interface, icons etc. With all that, all this can be only described as a $60 map pack. I'm very disappointed. I don't know why this game reviewed so well on gaming sites. I mySeriously, is Activison even trying anymore? You could swap MW2 for MW3 and no one would be able to tell which one came out first. Old graphics engine, RESUSED ASSESTS AND TEXTURES from previous COD games, same interface, icons etc. With all that, all this can be only described as a $60 map pack. I'm very disappointed. I don't know why this game reviewed so well on gaming sites. I my opinion, it's getting a free pass with everything I stated above. I only gave it 2 because the game isn't broken. But after three incarnations of the same game, what else would you expect.… Expand
  70. TheAllmighty
    Jan 24, 2012
    2
    This game is just a copy paste from the previous MW2. I got disappointed about this game, there is no innovations put into this game, the dev team must be getting too lazy and too rich to care about their consumers. When i bought BF3 i got happily suprised, the graphics is just stunning, the scale is awesome, everything is just awesome about BF3. MW3 hurts my eyes in comparison graphicThis game is just a copy paste from the previous MW2. I got disappointed about this game, there is no innovations put into this game, the dev team must be getting too lazy and too rich to care about their consumers. When i bought BF3 i got happily suprised, the graphics is just stunning, the scale is awesome, everything is just awesome about BF3. MW3 hurts my eyes in comparison graphic wise and now the next installment is under production, that will say copy and past MW3 into MW4. Its just sad when a good game like MW2 grows into a copy paste milking cow down the road.… Expand
  71. Makaveli
    Mar 6, 2012
    2
    First of all I'm surprised at the people commenting here like they were expecting MW3 to be a different game then the other ones. The people that buy this crap are ruining gaming. Millions of people buy C0D every year, it gets the most sales. so other gaming companies try to copy CoD's style thus ruining gaming. Almost every shooter now is like Call of Duty. Stop buying this crap, it's theFirst of all I'm surprised at the people commenting here like they were expecting MW3 to be a different game then the other ones. The people that buy this crap are ruining gaming. Millions of people buy C0D every year, it gets the most sales. so other gaming companies try to copy CoD's style thus ruining gaming. Almost every shooter now is like Call of Duty. Stop buying this crap, it's the most generic shooter out there, and it's not even that good. The only people that like it are casual gamers that do not have skills to play a real shooter. CoD takes no skill t pay what-so-ever. I play shooters all the time, and the fist time I played MW2 I got first place, and that was the FIRST time I played CoD. The reason why people don't like battle field is because that game actually takes skill to play, my 5 year old cousin plays C0D and wins. Call of Duty sucks, I do not care what anyon says. Call of Duty is for casual gamers or girls. The game is only good if you suck at shooters, and want to feel good about yourself wen you kill someone. That' the truth, like I said I know what I'm talking about when it comes to shooters. Even the trophies are lame. Takes no skill to earn trophies, takes no skill in multiplayer. what does that tell you? Anyway Activision sucks, they milk their games like crazy, they dd it with Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero is dead now (thank god) and I'm surprised people still haven't caught on to the C0D games yet. There is a reason why most shooters are trilogies, but Activison rather milk C0D and make you pay 60 dollars every year for the same game, and flash a few cool blockbuster momments, and you people eat it up like it was a thanksgiving turkey. Activison is laughing at you and you people are not smart enough to realize that. I rat this game a 2 and I rather the people that buy this game every year a 0.… Expand
  72. fsjustin
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    To be honest... it feels like a game that just took content from its predecessors and just put it into MW3. Hell, even the singleplayer is like that. Its just filled with "shoot people, see characters get killed, and see a slow-mo part at the end." Even the MULTIPLAYER and CO-OP don't make up for it. Multiplayer feels like something I already owned from past CODs and Co-Op is just waves ofTo be honest... it feels like a game that just took content from its predecessors and just put it into MW3. Hell, even the singleplayer is like that. Its just filled with "shoot people, see characters get killed, and see a slow-mo part at the end." Even the MULTIPLAYER and CO-OP don't make up for it. Multiplayer feels like something I already owned from past CODs and Co-Op is just waves of enemies running up to you like they have no brains. In a word, disappointing. Its 60 dollars f***ing on something I already had.… Expand
  73. Pwnz0r3d
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Let's be clear right off the bat; Yes, I am a Battlefield fanboy. Have been since 1942 when it all began. HOWEVER: I enjoyed the living hell out of MW2 so much, that I still play it to this day. I jumped on the bandwagon out of curiosity, and what i found was an addicting, edge of your seat multiplayer (at least until the marathon/lightweight/commando/tac-knife combos were beingLet's be clear right off the bat; Yes, I am a Battlefield fanboy. Have been since 1942 when it all began. HOWEVER: I enjoyed the living hell out of MW2 so much, that I still play it to this day. I jumped on the bandwagon out of curiosity, and what i found was an addicting, edge of your seat multiplayer (at least until the marathon/lightweight/commando/tac-knife combos were being discovered) that had a Michael Bay movie attached to it. (I will not speak of the campaign any further than that.)

    Then we got Black Ops, which sucked. Let us not speak of it again.

    Now we have this thing. I knew this game was going to be copy/pasted to the extreme, but i was thinking "hey, maybe it'll be GOOD copy-pasta."

    I was wrong. When people say "this is the EXACT same thing as MW2," they really aren't joking. The game runs on an engine that is 3 years old with no improvements. It uses the same sound effects, the same models for the weapons, the same friggin font, renamed perks, and the same attachments. This game was LAZILY made. The survival mode feels tacked on and rushed, Zombies has more production value than IW's offering. (and is more fun to boot) The maps are utterly claustrophobic that fit the standard settings of a CoD map (ruined city, dirty place, grey place, brown place, GREYISH BROWN PLACE OF DIRT AND RUBBLE), there is little to no originality in the game, period. The campaign (which throws another big death scene (well, 3) just for the sake of being OSSIM) is utterly uninspired, and feels like a Transformers sequel without the big robots than a true sequel to the superb campaign that COD4 had.

    I give it 2 points; NOT because its not better than Battlefield 3, but because its nothing but a cash-in designed to rape your wallets. When a game's executable file says MW2.exe, you know you're doing something wrong.    … Expand
  74. conman1011
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Its call of duty. Do you really need to read a review? I mean seriously its been the same **** since call of duty 4. The guns sound like paintball guns, a throwing knife will kill you instantly, even if it hits your foot. Kill streaks still dominate, just like they always have. One of the main characters die in the campaign to try to make you go "nooooooo :'(" and last but not least...overIts call of duty. Do you really need to read a review? I mean seriously its been the same **** since call of duty 4. The guns sound like paintball guns, a throwing knife will kill you instantly, even if it hits your foot. Kill streaks still dominate, just like they always have. One of the main characters die in the campaign to try to make you go "nooooooo :'(" and last but not least...over 400 hundred thousand 8 year olds will buy this game and orgasm all over it and say its the greatest game ever.

    Its call of duty, if your a fanboy you'll like it. If your a regular gamer. You won't. Plain n' simple.    … Expand
  75. K3ViNPwNz-
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    woops srry about that i accidently gave this game a 10 so i came back to change it.deservers a 4 or somewhere around those numbers.DO NOT buy this game.Its is overrated.Story mode was just so horrible n very outdated gfx
  76. johnw100
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Most overrated game ever. Single player its just one long boring script that triggers endless enemies until a timelimit is reached and then you move to the next boring section.
    In multiplayer its run around shooting for 15secs then dead, respawn , run around some more for 15 secs and your dead again whilst some 10 year old screams obscenities in your ear hole. And I`m often finishing in    Most overrated game ever. Single player its just one long boring script that triggers endless enemies until a timelimit is reached and then you move to the next boring section.
    In multiplayer its run around shooting for 15secs then dead, respawn , run around some more for 15 secs and your dead again whilst some 10 year old screams obscenities in your ear hole. And I`m often finishing in the top 5 players, so I`m not bad. But this is frustrating to say the least. So if your a 10 year old with an attention span of a tadpole you`ll love this.    … Expand
  77. WhataTwist
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Disaster. An absolute disaster. I bough it for the single player experience, which was excellent in Modern Warfare and MW2, but this one felt like some kind of Michael Bay wet dream. Don't waste your hard earned cash folks. Just get Skyrim instead.
  78. Downed_Frigate
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Enjoy your $60 map pack. I was skeptical of this purchase in the first place because of the previous products in this franchise but I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt and give it a shot. Absolutely worst purchase I have ever made.
  79. coelo
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I'm not bad at CoD, best killstreak in MW2 was 32 kills. Still, very disappointed. I thought that the graphics would improve over MW2, but no. If you have the PC version then the graphics are OK, but there are better graphics found in Killzone 2 which was from 2008. I'm sick of this game too, but maybe you aren't. If you are still playing a CoD game then you probably will like this gameI'm not bad at CoD, best killstreak in MW2 was 32 kills. Still, very disappointed. I thought that the graphics would improve over MW2, but no. If you have the PC version then the graphics are OK, but there are better graphics found in Killzone 2 which was from 2008. I'm sick of this game too, but maybe you aren't. If you are still playing a CoD game then you probably will like this game too. Hell, we all like CoD, but there is NOTHING new here! The worst part about these games are the maps. In 1 week I know that I'll have every single corner memorized and the game will be a major repetition festival. Not at all interested in forking out more money for DLC maps that should have already been included. ALSO BIG NEGATIVE - There are more maps than you'll ever see included with this game, for some reason the devs don't run every map in every game mode so you more than likely will never play more than 4-5 maps unless you play every single game mode for hours a day. Overall, dedicated servers are a necessity if I'm every going to buy another CoD game, and I won't buy another one on this generation of consoles because they obviously aren't going to try, or can't improve the graphics over MW2. Last point, I bought the DLC for Black Ops and it was pointless. Over 2 months I never once got to play any of the DLC maps because the people I was playing with (random) obviously didn't buy it and there is no way to choose which map to play in. Yeah, I'm completely done with this series without dedicated servers or a guaranteed way to play ALL the maps. I know Infinity Ward broke apart and there is some kind of fan boy war over this game and BF3 (I do not have or play BF3 because I heard it sucks) but I don't care about any of that. I just want the ability to play ALL the maps in the game without having to play 8 hours a day 5 days a week in order to get lucky enough to get the rare maps that never get played. And, I want an improved graphical experience for each new game. Neither of those conditions have been met with MW3. So, basically the commercials with Jonah Hill were cool but, yeah MW3 is so much just MW2 with new killstreaks and maps. If that makes it for you then buy it. If not then please play Dark Souls, the more the merrier.

    It gets a 2 because I expected much more having played MW2 and Black Ops. If you've never played a CoD before then it'll be great for you. I imagine the negatives are from people who've played this game before.    … Expand
  80. CorruptPersona
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    There's not much to say about the Call of Duty series any more. They have used the same engine for years, the game itself offers nothing to the FPS industry, let alone the gaming industry apart from disappointment. MW3 seems more of a fix for the previous games and to correct the imbalance during online gameplay. If you ignore the statements above and look at the current state of the gameThere's not much to say about the Call of Duty series any more. They have used the same engine for years, the game itself offers nothing to the FPS industry, let alone the gaming industry apart from disappointment. MW3 seems more of a fix for the previous games and to correct the imbalance during online gameplay. If you ignore the statements above and look at the current state of the game it seems they have been aiming more towards the casual audience with more perks for ease of play that will drive some hardcore players over the edge and seeking other FPS games.… Expand
  81. fuzzy_panda
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I really do wish I could give you a good review IW, but I can't. I have played through this game, the campaign is same old same old, the graphics are almost identical to MW2 and compared to Battlefield 3 on consoles its really quite embarrassing. Kill confirmed is mildly fun, but the fact is this is just a map pack for MW2.
  82. SGT-stewert
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    The gameplay overall was fun but unfortunately the lack of innovation since the last game makes this game pretty much a copy and paste. For people who can't get enough of the arcade running and gunning, go ahead and get it. The only real good parts are the campaign and co-op.. yet the meat of the game (multiplayer) has dried and rotted away since mw2. I suggest buying one the otherThe gameplay overall was fun but unfortunately the lack of innovation since the last game makes this game pretty much a copy and paste. For people who can't get enough of the arcade running and gunning, go ahead and get it. The only real good parts are the campaign and co-op.. yet the meat of the game (multiplayer) has dried and rotted away since mw2. I suggest buying one the other billions of games coming out this year (ex: Skyrim, uncharted, assassin's creed, arkham city)… Expand
  83. CODRippedUsoff
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    This game gets a 2 out of 10. Same Game, same graphics, same sounds, nothing is new but a few lame play styles, it lags all the time or loses game connectivity. Its the last time I will be buying a COD game! IF you agree connect to the site I posted and Help the movement to open their eyes!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/COD-Ripped-US-OFF/314273318589267
  84. berserk6484
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    How could this happened ?! How can you sell it 70 â
  85. duvi
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition,The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition, COD: Black Ops provided the option to practice against AI bots in offline multiplayer, COD: MW3 does not allow this. Given the trouble that COD: MW3 is having with multiplayer matchmaking this is something that needs to be added. This is a major oversight that should have been caught by the developer as it allows players to still use the full content of the game even if the online matchmaking is not functional as it is at the moment.… Expand
  86. JiggyJoe
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Just to keep it simple, I bought the game, and returned it two days later for full price. The game is literally the same game we have been playing since Modern Warfare 2, which was just slightly tweaked from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. I feel into what most people did with this game, was the mainstream hype and peer pressure from friends who were also buying the game. I have been aJust to keep it simple, I bought the game, and returned it two days later for full price. The game is literally the same game we have been playing since Modern Warfare 2, which was just slightly tweaked from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. I feel into what most people did with this game, was the mainstream hype and peer pressure from friends who were also buying the game. I have been a long time fan of the Call of Duty series, possibly playing more than majority of the massive fan base that it has now. I now realize that I will not support another call of duty game until they change the formula, or go back to their old roots. The game isn't terrible if you're a die hard supporter of Call of Duty, but those who want it to be something other than a copy and pasted version of Modern Warfare 2 will have to wait until Infinity Ward breaks away from the chains of the Corporate greed of Activision.… Expand
  87. DirtyMexicans
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    MW3 proves that Infinity Ward is a very untalented developer. Graphics wise, you wont notice the difference from MW2. Singleplay is average. It has the same cliched moments over and over again, the A.I is just as bloody stupid as ever, with team mates made to look like they are shooting at the enemy, but are actually shoting at nothing, leaving you pretty much by yourself having to doMW3 proves that Infinity Ward is a very untalented developer. Graphics wise, you wont notice the difference from MW2. Singleplay is average. It has the same cliched moments over and over again, the A.I is just as bloody stupid as ever, with team mates made to look like they are shooting at the enemy, but are actually shoting at nothing, leaving you pretty much by yourself having to do everything yourself. The Map designs are generic, its all been seen before. The Sound effects are good, but can get very, very annoying. Guns don't sound realistic, I would know I'm in the army. Its like a Michael Bay movie, explosives everywhere and alot of action, but my god is the story different no.

    Multiplayer is the worst part about the game. It feels like a Map pack to MW2, the maps have the same basic design, You will constantly respawn in front of enemies, You can still shoot through thick steel or brick walls but can't shoot through paper thin materials or thin wood. The Perks are pretty much all the same. Killstreak system is different a bit, but my god, you don't feel rewarded in any way cause the killstreaks are handed out like your at some charity event. The Guns are very unbalanced, with some guns having very little fire power then others. The Attachments are very much the same. Its full of cheaters.

    There was no effort put into this game, recyled material, untalented developer team who just physically can't think of anything new to do to the series.

    All I can say is, if anyone actually still buys MW3 after reading all the negetive reviews, then they are a very boring bunch of people who want to play the same thing over and over again. There are way better games out there to play then this cheap peice of crap. I couldn't find many positives about this game, the voice acting was good and the multiplayer had some fun moments at the start, but I really couldn't believe how fast this game got boring. Feels like the multiplayer is more about getting killstreaks for yourself, the game does not encourage team work at all. Haven't played the BF3 singleplayer yet, but the Multiplayer is 100 times better then MW3 and way better then any other multiplayer i've ever player, get BF3 or just start player MW1 or 2 again, atleast you can get more fun out of those games. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY.    … Expand
  88. Heroicgamer
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    So much hype for a rehash gone wrong. Congested maps with horrible spawning- every thing is recycled except the guns sound manlier now. Weapons rank up now?!? They spent too much time worrying about stupid details and screwed up the fundamentals of the game- new spawning system means you're never too far from an enemy which leads to alot of getting shot in the back- kill streaks areSo much hype for a rehash gone wrong. Congested maps with horrible spawning- every thing is recycled except the guns sound manlier now. Weapons rank up now?!? They spent too much time worrying about stupid details and screwed up the fundamentals of the game- new spawning system means you're never too far from an enemy which leads to alot of getting shot in the back- kill streaks are totally skewed now. Way too many aircraft which means too much over head death- killstreaks stack so the killer combo is predator, reaper, osprey gunship. IW really screwed this game- never thought I would say this but give it back to treyarch! This is a 60 map pack to mw2 with some screwed up fundamentals!… Expand
  89. seven2eight2
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I'm sorry but this is a rehash of all the same stuff we saw in MW1/COD4. They put a few bells and whistles on it and call it a new game? Not cool. Then at some investment meeting they announce they will be doing a MW4 next year. Screw you Activision. They are pulling a Madden on us. Its the SAME GAME. At least Battlefield 3 is bringing something different to the table. MW3 will be seen allI'm sorry but this is a rehash of all the same stuff we saw in MW1/COD4. They put a few bells and whistles on it and call it a new game? Not cool. Then at some investment meeting they announce they will be doing a MW4 next year. Screw you Activision. They are pulling a Madden on us. Its the SAME GAME. At least Battlefield 3 is bringing something different to the table. MW3 will be seen all over the Pre-Owned Games wall fo' sho.… Expand
  90. MAB81090
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    this game feels a lot like playing MW2, it has some new stuff but i feel like the maps have gotten worse and it seems to revolve around cqb. i payed 60$ for a game that is pretty much the same as its predecessors that cost a fraction of the price, so in a way i feel like i got scammed. i wouldn't recommend buying this game.
  91. Mackins
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is truly awful online due to SledgeHammer Games and their ridiculous map design, whoever let those fools onboard should be fired immediately. The maps feel like they got a small area, then let a CPU generate the buildings and clutter that is everywhere. There's no flow, no style and no substance with them. They encourage quick scoping with snipers because they've ruined it for usThis game is truly awful online due to SledgeHammer Games and their ridiculous map design, whoever let those fools onboard should be fired immediately. The maps feel like they got a small area, then let a CPU generate the buildings and clutter that is everywhere. There's no flow, no style and no substance with them. They encourage quick scoping with snipers because they've ruined it for us by deliberately taking away any lines of sight or distance and even admit to it in an interview. There is no strategy or choke points, it's all just headless rushing around the labyrinth like maps. You spawn so close to each other that there is no time to make a plan with your team mates.
    I've sold it on already and a big eff you SledgeHammer for destroying Modern Warfare!    … Expand
  92. pepodmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    juego a este juego esperando un juego espectacular, y me doy cuenta que usa las mismas texturas que los anteriores modern warfare de hace 5 años, como si el motor grafico no hubiera mejorado nada, ademas la saga no evoluciono en nada, tuvieron muy pocas ganas de innovar y se nota bastante, la verdad muy desilucionado, porque esperaba mucho mas por el cierre de la subsaga
  93. Chap1977
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I don't understand all the fuzz around this game. It's more and less the same as it's always been. If you like MW2 I think you will like this one. If you want to hear only 12 year old children on your head-set, it's a must buy!! ;-)
  94. maverickxf
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Was always a fan of COD. When MW2 came out i was blown away. When Black ops came out i was skeptical at first but i gave it a try and eventually loved it. MW3 is garbage. I never really had high expectations as I knew what to expect based on following all the developments. But I was dissapointed regardless. Lets face it, we play it for the multiplayer, and theres absolotely nothing newWas always a fan of COD. When MW2 came out i was blown away. When Black ops came out i was skeptical at first but i gave it a try and eventually loved it. MW3 is garbage. I never really had high expectations as I knew what to expect based on following all the developments. But I was dissapointed regardless. Lets face it, we play it for the multiplayer, and theres absolotely nothing new offerred in this game. They tweaked the progressions, guns now level up. Some new gun options with gun perks. However its more of the same and maybe a bit worse. My major dissapointment is the maps. There are a ton of them, and theyre all tight, cramped, and feel like a big maze. Theres a couple of decent maps, but for the most part they just dont play the old greats. Spawning is a major issue, as you'll often spawn right next to an enemy and get killed within seconds. Everyone is either running around like headless chickens or camping. Matchmaking is slow, and it can take up to 5 munites to get a game when youre playing with a group of friends. I'll be playing black ops for now it seems… Expand
  95. Maul84
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I had a feeling this would happen again after black ops, another 60 dollar map pack. Very disapointed with the "profesional" critics giving this game such high marks. Will not spend any more money on Cod until they finally do some real innovation and not just tweaks.
  96. Urza
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is a disappointing failure. Dated graphics, scripting campaign, and reused art assets make me feel like I'm playing DLC and not a new game.
  97. CrepuscularFlow
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is what you get when a game studio (or studios in this case) goes for the sure payday instead of concentrating on a quality game. If you've never played Call of Duty before, then you might be suitably impressed with the game. For anyone who has played an FPS in the last 6 years, this game bring absolutely nothing to the table. First, let's address theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is what you get when a game studio (or studios in this case) goes for the sure payday instead of concentrating on a quality game. If you've never played Call of Duty before, then you might be suitably impressed with the game. For anyone who has played an FPS in the last 6 years, this game bring absolutely nothing to the table. First, let's address the steaming turd that is the campaign mode -- If this game was released by another company under a different name, these "professional" reviews would be singing a radically different tune. Each task in the campaign revolves around moving your character to a point on the map that triggers the endlessly respawning monster closet to shut off. There is zero strategy involved and freelancing is actively discouraged via small game areas and having to press a button at certain map point in order to continue. I don't mind my campaigns being a bit on the rails, as wandering aimlessly wondering what I'm supposed to be doing isn't any fun, but this game is so tightly held on the rails as to be no fun at all, unless you are a fan fan of running headlong into enemy fire with no thought at all, in which case, you'll probably love this game. Multiplayer, the supposed stregnth of this game, adds little to the tried and true formula that has worked so well in the past. While one might expect that from a mappack or DLC, charging full-price for a glorified map-pack doesn't sit right with me. Couple that with charging players for doing what all other games do for free (Call of Duty Elite), and you have what amounts to a giant cash grab.

    Since the last edition of Modern Warfare had rampant lag/cheating issues that went unchecked, I hold out little hope that this year's version will fare much better. If Infinity Ward et. al. actually offer some support to the multiplayer community who don't pay $60 a year over and above the cost of the game, I might be inclined to bring the score up to a 4 (4 out of 5 for mulitplayer and 0 out of 5 for singleplayer).

    Bottom line, experienced games should avoid this game like the plague. By purchasing this game, you are tacitily endorsing crappy game design and encouraging companies to keep putting out bad products.    … Expand
  98. CJ300
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    A rushed and uninspiring title and I am very disappointed. I played MW2 and hated it and really hoped that MW3 might improve on that and maybe learn some lessons from Black ops slower paced gameplay and simple fun maps. But no, the gameplay is the same, the maps are appalling and I don't feel excited when any of them come up. Just remember when Nuketown comes up on Black ops, 10 or moreA rushed and uninspiring title and I am very disappointed. I played MW2 and hated it and really hoped that MW3 might improve on that and maybe learn some lessons from Black ops slower paced gameplay and simple fun maps. But no, the gameplay is the same, the maps are appalling and I don't feel excited when any of them come up. Just remember when Nuketown comes up on Black ops, 10 or more votes within 5 seconds? Remember that? All of the Black ops maps were fun and I had a real blast on each one. MW3 maps are boring and small and rely on twitch reactions to get kills. Much of my deaths on this game are from campers or unbelievable lag within the game, where I clearly shoot the enemy first but on their killcam they clearly shoot me first. I have played well at times but I can't feel a sense of achievement because the only reason I did well was because the opposing team were experiencing lag too. Where is the fun in that? I want the COD franchise to continue to be successful and I urge that the Modern Warfare franchise ends, forgets its current engine and uses either Treyarchs or builds a new one.… Expand
  99. MagicZeroX
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Same Copy and Paste crap from every year. At least Treyarch was a bit different and they added different gameplay mechanics. This is an expansion pack of MW2. Garbage. Give us vehicles. Give us something new. This is the same crap. Moving on to battlefield 3.
  100. AchileTalon
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    4 DLCs = MW3 both make you feel like you spent too much on something you already own... flats out the fun factor. I'm actually pissed at myself cause my money encouraged their laziness... again.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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