Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. FairandBalanced
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Let me some this up for you simply - if you have player Modern Ware 1 and 2 and/or black ops you have already played this game. Other than adding a Kill Confirm mode in multiplayer there isn't anything new here. You already know there will be a tired and stale sneaking mission, a top down black and white shoot tiny people from an airplane mission, some slow motion sections, an underwaterLet me some this up for you simply - if you have player Modern Ware 1 and 2 and/or black ops you have already played this game. Other than adding a Kill Confirm mode in multiplayer there isn't anything new here. You already know there will be a tired and stale sneaking mission, a top down black and white shoot tiny people from an airplane mission, some slow motion sections, an underwater part etc etc. The whole game looks like someone is just throwing fireworks in your face to distract from the fact that there isn't anything you haven't already played going on. The leveling progression is way too high in multiplayer too. In one match I went up three levels. You don't get the sense that you earned the level you are at. I rented this and glad I didn't spend 60 dollars owning it. I honestly tried to give this game a chance and I am a fan of the series but this game tried to pull the wool over my eyes by giving me the exact same game again that I've already played several times over. Here's a simple comparison -At least from Mario Bros 1 to 3 you got a racoon suit! I am happy though to wrap up this convoluted story arc that the game has been shoveling for three games now.… Expand
  2. LuckyLuke
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Good game if you want to just let off steam and kill something extremely easily.

    Terrible game in the fact that it tries to be a realistic shooter, it tries to hard, and fails in so many aspects, the graphics engine has not changed one bit, maybe a bit more lip gloss added to each model to hide the fact that the textures are utter **** Story is bland and un-interesting, it's the same    Good game if you want to just let off steam and kill something extremely easily.

    Terrible game in the fact that it tries to be a realistic shooter, it tries to hard, and fails in so many aspects, the graphics engine has not changed one bit, maybe a bit more lip gloss added to each model to hide the fact that the textures are utter **** Story is bland and un-interesting, it's the same mission over and over again: 'Run here, shoot guys on the way, complete objective', Rinse and Repeat. If they actually improved anything gameplay, graphics, or even sound-wise they would make a really better game, but all they've done is re-write a predictable story, and re-use the same game but slap a 3 on the end instead of the 2.    … Expand
  3. RadekSpi
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
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  4. REECE123
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is good but its the same, yeah they added a handful of thing but it took they 2 years to develop really? when i first looked at it i thought it was just $60 map pack
    They should of took a page out of 343 studios book n found out if u remake the same game it shouldn't cost the full retail cost
    Probably the most un innovative call of duty yet, can't wait till the next ;) At least    This game is good but its the same, yeah they added a handful of thing but it took they 2 years to develop really? when i first looked at it i thought it was just $60 map pack
    They should of took a page out of 343 studios book n found out if u remake the same game it shouldn't cost the full retail cost
    Probably the most un innovative call of duty yet, can't wait till the next ;) At least there was enough things and innovations to call black ops a "new game"    … Expand
  5. Nefarious
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Activision have gotten this release badly wrong. A November 7th shipping mandate to UK retailers meant that thousands of pre-order buyers did not get their game on release day. Throw rubbish server performance and this kind of response from loyal customers in to the mix and what you get is something to amounts to the tip of the iceberg in terms of potential back turning for your future pipeline releases.

    If I were a fund holder like Davis which holds a goodly amount of ATVI stock I would be taking a serious look at the future of Activision before my investments get burned as badly as this game in these reviews. EA might be a better prospect.    … Expand
  6. FeralSoul
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    BRUTAL
    This is MW2 with revamped maps, looks more like a DLC than a new game. Infinity Ward you failed on this one. Once again laggy servers plaque the Call of Duty game and I can't believe they have been using the same engine for 6 years, time for a change. I gave it one last shot at Call of Duty but I'm done with this franchise and happy playing my Battlefield 3.
  7. Bachmann38
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Bad connections to games, never lets me join any server disconnected constantly, maps are rubbish, hit detections fails, back to black ops :) they need to patch mw3 soon or they will lose alot of players to bf3,
  8. WizardGuy
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I guess I'll give it a 2 for the new things - which is really a new leveling setup, perks, and weapons (some new stuff there). What kills the rest of the score is the terrible spawn system which is the same complaint people had back in MW1. Another huge problem is the matching system (if you can actually get into a game 1 out of 5 tries usually) which still (most all CoD titles) lags forI guess I'll give it a 2 for the new things - which is really a new leveling setup, perks, and weapons (some new stuff there). What kills the rest of the score is the terrible spawn system which is the same complaint people had back in MW1. Another huge problem is the matching system (if you can actually get into a game 1 out of 5 tries usually) which still (most all CoD titles) lags for all players and punishes the host 100% of the time. Finally it has lots of maps but they are all very small. Horribly small actually. All-in-all I had more fun, longer games, better games, and almost no lag playing BF3. MW3 is just a rehash and while it's pretty and has a few new things...it's just lacking a few major items that are unfortunately required to play and enjoy the game. Things like not spawning all over and being killed the second you do or things like actually being able to get in a game. If you're going to spend $60 and given the economy...I highly recommend BF3 over MW3.… Expand
  9. PHILLYLS1
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    My post is not suspicious Mr Glen Schofield, your game just stinks. It's Modern Warfare 2 with some cosmetic changes. The maps are horrid, the connection is laggy and disconnects are constant. Did you think hyping people for months and then releasing a product that looks and feels exactly like a previous edition was going to fool the same people who are fanatical about your game? At thisMy post is not suspicious Mr Glen Schofield, your game just stinks. It's Modern Warfare 2 with some cosmetic changes. The maps are horrid, the connection is laggy and disconnects are constant. Did you think hyping people for months and then releasing a product that looks and feels exactly like a previous edition was going to fool the same people who are fanatical about your game? At this point I would love to point out that Black Ops was amazing. It was refreshing and it was worth my money. If it wasn't for "Kill Confirmed" I would have given your game a lower rating. The game fans have spoken. Next time listen.… Expand
  10. SYPHlLlS
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    MW3 is ok , for a map pack. They should have called it "COD SOS" (Same Old Ship) How many years will they be able to wrech out this regurgitation.
  11. Rammstein0o0
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    A cheap copy, paste job. If you love Mw2 stick to that. It's not worth $60 for this steamy, pile hunk of garbage.
    The campaign is what you expect from any Call of duty game...boring. Spec ops and Survival are pretty decent but it's nothing really spectacular, Zombies in Black ops & World at War are better.
  12. ecstaticpunk
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    What a let down, a full blown map pack with new weapons is what this should've been. Campaign was pretty awesome but sadly the multiplayer aspect is let down by a lack of innovation and continues to use the now aging COD4 engine. The only good thing about this game is the Kill Confirmed mode the rest is a rehashed mess.

    Pros + Awesome campaign + Kill confirmed Cons - Same old game and    What a let down, a full blown map pack with new weapons is what this should've been. Campaign was pretty awesome but sadly the multiplayer aspect is let down by a lack of innovation and continues to use the now aging COD4 engine. The only good thing about this game is the Kill Confirmed mode the rest is a rehashed mess.

    Pros
    + Awesome campaign
    + Kill confirmed

    Cons
    - Same old game and lack of innovation
    - Poor hit detection online
    - Doesn't offer anything new    … Expand
  13. omnilegacy
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Looks like the lost of the original staff of Infinity Ward was a devastating blow to the series. Battlefield 3 is a lot more intriguing and refreshing. It feels like the same old game as in the previous series. When you play this it is like Déjà vu. The hype does not live up to the game-play.
  14. markrobinson89
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    GOO GRAPHICS! Thats all. PISSED OFF. Thousands of people pay a fee for Elite and we dont get what we pay for!!! DISGRACEFUL. nothing new except a few perks and bouncing betty etc!! Halo have a similar system to Elite and its FREE with benifits too!!!! Still going to be playing with HACKERS and these wont be monitored to improve online gaming. MOMEY MONEY MONEY. IF THERE WAS NO CHEATERS ANDGOO GRAPHICS! Thats all. PISSED OFF. Thousands of people pay a fee for Elite and we dont get what we pay for!!! DISGRACEFUL. nothing new except a few perks and bouncing betty etc!! Halo have a similar system to Elite and its FREE with benifits too!!!! Still going to be playing with HACKERS and these wont be monitored to improve online gaming. MOMEY MONEY MONEY. IF THERE WAS NO CHEATERS AND HACKERS WOULD BE AN AWESOME GAME!!!… Expand
  15. RUNEtheMICK
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    First I'll start with the CONS: This game was completely new and refreshing for the first fifteen minutes of gameplay until I started realizing all of the multiplayer online maps consisted of maps that were uneventful and lacked creativity. Another fault of the game is your inability to jump on anything but a car or dumpster in the wide open, there really is no room for sniping on any ofFirst I'll start with the CONS: This game was completely new and refreshing for the first fifteen minutes of gameplay until I started realizing all of the multiplayer online maps consisted of maps that were uneventful and lacked creativity. Another fault of the game is your inability to jump on anything but a car or dumpster in the wide open, there really is no room for sniping on any of the maps. I'm not sure if it's just me or anyone is feeling how slow the character runs even with "Extreme Conditioning" active- I find my thumb aching from pressing too hard as a habit to make him run faster, highly annoying. The single game seems to be interesting albeit the same dream it seems I had in MW2 where you get babied along the missions. I wish the game was faster, more creative, and had more interaction with your surrounding on multiplayer. It also seems too "cartoonish" like Black Ops, not realistic like MW2.
    The Pros: You get to vote on which board to play next which is a cool concept on multiplayer, The Vault allows you to look at how you did on multiplayer gameplay. There are new games to play like Kill Confirmed that add a new dimension.    … Expand
  16. AliveAngel
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    leider absolut grottiges Game, der Singleplayer erinnert mehr an Rambo oder einen Uwe Boll Action Film, von Call of Duty oder Modern Warefare nichts mehr zu sehen. Gegner Welle nach Gegner Welle, da hat Battlefield 3 es geschafft deutlich authentischer rüberzukommen.

    Multiplayer ist leider auch ein Witz, wieder keine Dedicated Server mehr für Ranked Matches,    leider absolut grottiges Game, der Singleplayer erinnert mehr an Rambo oder einen Uwe Boll Action Film, von Call of Duty oder Modern Warefare nichts mehr zu sehen. Gegner Welle nach Gegner Welle, da hat Battlefield 3 es geschafft deutlich authentischer rüberzukommen.

    Multiplayer ist leider auch ein Witz, wieder keine Dedicated Server mehr für Ranked Matches, heià    … Expand
  17. metras
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello Modern Warfare 2.5... Feeling like someone re-boxed an old mission pack addon for MW2 somewhat. Other than some slightly polished graphical updates, it's all same 'ol, same 'ol so far... disappointed with the whole game.… Expand
  18. brooklynbounce
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Decu, j'ai pas trouvé de grandes nouveautées avec en plus un filtre ps3 blanchatre et de l'aliasing alors que sur 360 il n'y en a pas.
    Plus il y a du des batiments du premier Modern Warfare recyclé dans celui ci.
  19. Bcta30
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If the game was the first of its series (Modern Warfare), it would be a 10. But it's not, and it's too easy to compare it to older games.

    For $60 two years after the release of MW2 you should be getting way more advanced graphics or better engine.

    Anyways, by itself it's a great game. Compared to it's predecessors, it's a minimum upgrade.    … Expand
  20. pghjeeper
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    I loved Modern Warfare and when Modern Warfare 2 came out I was blown away. I like the way that the maps where so realistic and multi-dimentional. I liked that you could climb up and on everything there was a great balance for all classes. The new modern warfare feels like you just run in circles hoping that you can get a few kills before a 1st lvl player kills you. I have no problem withI loved Modern Warfare and when Modern Warfare 2 came out I was blown away. I like the way that the maps where so realistic and multi-dimentional. I liked that you could climb up and on everything there was a great balance for all classes. The new modern warfare feels like you just run in circles hoping that you can get a few kills before a 1st lvl player kills you. I have no problem with cutting down on the camping but this is the other extreme its just to much running with no stratagy at all. I must say I am very disapointed and find myself waiting for the Treyarch offering.… Expand
  21. abdu2s
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    **** game, i regret every penny. Worst Graphics ever, Blurry Dirty maps everywhere, guns all have the same Sound and feel. sniping is way too easy (Long range shotgun). Hit detection is crap , you get shot while you're behind a corner. Air-support by the other team means you're pretty much Fu**ed!. this is solely based on the multiplayer experience . 2 points for the awesome Campaign .
  22. NottaFinga
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 part 2, is a expansion pack that continues the story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It also adds new maps and weapons to the very popular multiplayer modes.

    wait wait wait.... this is $60+! arent these expansion packs usually around $12. WAIT WAIT WAIT! this isnt even an expan.... *takes off sunglasses* Oh My God. if your into these games pick up MW1,    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 part 2, is a expansion pack that continues the story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It also adds new maps and weapons to the very popular multiplayer modes.

    wait wait wait.... this is $60+! arent these expansion packs usually around $12. WAIT WAIT WAIT! this isnt even an expan.... *takes off sunglasses* Oh My God.

    if your into these games pick up MW1, MW2, or Black Opps, all cheaper and better than MW3    … Expand
  23. Dauntless07
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Oh IW....

    The original COD 4 is highly regarded as one of the best games in the series, and the favorite of many. Unfortunately, since then, the COD games have become progressively worse. By MW2, things really got out of hand with its overpowered killstreaks and perks. After that, I could never take IW seriously again. I stuck with 3ark, and enjoyed Black Ops despite its flaws. At last,    Oh IW....

    The original COD 4 is highly regarded as one of the best games in the series, and the favorite of many. Unfortunately, since then, the COD games have become progressively worse. By MW2, things really got out of hand with its overpowered killstreaks and perks. After that, I could never take IW seriously again. I stuck with 3ark, and enjoyed Black Ops despite its flaws. At last, we have come to the not so epic conclusion; MW3. I like COD, but I warned my friends to not buy this. "It's going to suck," I said. Most didn't believe me.

    Watching the playthrough of SP on YouTube,was I was amazed by how much was stolen from the previous MW games. "Back on the Grid" alone is completely stolen from COD 4's famous sniping stealth mission; down to the script, except now it in 10x more cheezy, predictable, and forced. References to past games arn't always bad; they can work. COD WAW had a similar mission, but there the elements are far more subtle, and the game still feels original. Here they just threw in whatever they could shove in there from past games with no originality; including ruining characters from COD 4 by pointlessly throwing them in only to die or disappear. I'm also tired of MW games always ending the same. You're hurt, lying on the ground, and you take advantage of a distraction to kill your foe. All this was cool in COD 4, but it's not original anymore!

    I havn't even touched the MP yet; what a disaster that is. The first warning I had this game would suck was hearing about the return of quickscoping. Just when we were starting to move past that in BO, MW3 would have us backtrack to help some selfish "COD pro" make his YouTube montage. This may be a controversial topic, but it is my opinion quick/trick/no scoping is something that ruins the game. From what I see on YouTube, the killstreaks and certain weapons are still overpowered, and we all know from MW2 how much IW cares about fixing their games once they've taken our $. Map design is also terrible, and have a clostrophobic feel to them. Is sniping wasn't dead already, it certainly is now, and quickscoping has replaced it; what an insult. Beyond that, I can't say much since I havn't actually played the game online yet, I'll let whoever has describe the gun on gun action.

    What a discrace for this game to be marketed as its own game. It's just MW2 with a few extra guns and whatnot and a forgetable story. IW, MW2 was bad, but it had a good story. This is just empty. The big review sites gave you the big reviews, but you get a 1 out of 5 from me for no originality or effort whatsoever. In short, don't buy this game, because that would only be rewarding bad behavior.    … Expand
  24. Mrprince
    Nov 13, 2011
    2
    Why this note? down first so that you can move a
    Let me explain MW2> MW3 with a new map pack is 70euro Whaouuu
    Talk about innovation you would seriously improve your game could feel her that you rest on your achievements You've probably found the right way to sell your games but it starts a little soul to be long Improve your graphics mess we are in 2012 and soon you still have graphics    Why this note? down first so that you can move a
    Let me explain MW2> MW3 with a new map pack is 70euro Whaouuu
    Talk about innovation you would seriously improve your game could feel her that you rest on your achievements
    You've probably found the right way to sell your games but it starts a little soul to be long
    Improve your graphics mess we are in 2012 and soon you still have graphics worthy of a PS2 game but still good if the games are based on the graphic look at the improvements of BF3 and I do not mean in graphics
    Them at least it works for giving us something good not a plagiarism of MW2
    I have a message to developers as to stop people for pigeons and stop your questions about your assets    … Expand
  25. jcoult707
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    To me, honestly, i think the multiplayer on this game is complete garbage! And really...... the multiplayer is all that matters right!! Who the hell plays the campaign??? Spec Ops...... ZOMBIES is WAYYYYYY better! The first thing i noticed was how ridiculously stupid your character holds and moves his gun when he runs!!! I mean really!! The support package is retarded. The perk systemTo me, honestly, i think the multiplayer on this game is complete garbage! And really...... the multiplayer is all that matters right!! Who the hell plays the campaign??? Spec Ops...... ZOMBIES is WAYYYYYY better! The first thing i noticed was how ridiculously stupid your character holds and moves his gun when he runs!!! I mean really!! The support package is retarded. The perk system is now broken. The spawns are horrible. And just the look and feel of this game to me kind of makes you feel like you're in a fog or kind of hayze as you're playing..... Same as mw2..... I think Black Ops blows this game out of the water hands down!!!!! Treyarch set the standard for cod...... Now i'm pissed cause i have to wait a whole nother year for anything good to come out....... Oh well,,,,, I still have Black Ops!!! Overall, MW3 is trash in my opinion! Be smart and save your money.… Expand
  26. BigBoi
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    the game feels old...
    not even a new UI for the menu, super fast MP gameplay... gazillions of $$$$$ have been earned and these guys cannot even get rid of the lag, or give us dedicated servers...cant even come up with something completely new...
    they cant even get a frickin' website to work properly, i dunno what's "elite" about that... i loved Cod4, MW2, & black ops, and i think black ops    the game feels old...
    not even a new UI for the menu, super fast MP gameplay... gazillions of $$$$$ have been earned and these guys cannot even get rid of the lag, or give us dedicated servers...cant even come up with something completely new...
    they cant even get a frickin' website to work properly, i dunno what's "elite" about that...
    i loved Cod4, MW2, & black ops, and i think black ops MP is way better than this...
    im even thinking of selling this piece of trash after i get the platinum trophy,, too bad i got the hardened edition... me aand my friends are totally migrating to battlefield 3 now,,, on a good note, i think Spec ops survival is a little fun, though..    … Expand
  27. OrkusMorkus
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Pretty dissapointing, but not unexpected. I really enjoyed the MW2 multiplayer and was very excited for Black Ops when it was released. Turned out Black Ops was filled with boring street-style maps that promote people rushing round with sub-machine guns and leave no room for any sort of variety.

    It appears that MW3 has also caved to the masses and taken the same route. Of all the 16    Pretty dissapointing, but not unexpected. I really enjoyed the MW2 multiplayer and was very excited for Black Ops when it was released. Turned out Black Ops was filled with boring street-style maps that promote people rushing round with sub-machine guns and leave no room for any sort of variety.

    It appears that MW3 has also caved to the masses and taken the same route. Of all the 16 maps none of them allows for any sort of open play except in some rare and very fleeting instances, and one is compelled to run through streets blasting and knifing away just to survive. This may be the definition of entertainment for some, but not me (and apparently many others)

    The points I awarded were for the campaign, which is always interesting enough in CoD games    … Expand
  28. Username09
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    I have yet to dip into the campaign but the multiplayer is just an update for MW2. Nothing really new except the maps (which aren't that great) and maybe a few tweeks to the guns. Quickscoping try-hards are back which isn't too surprising since IW caters to YouTube commentators. So dissappointed in this game. I look forward to Treyarchs game since they at least are innovative in their games.
  29. Preacher
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Some games come along and you think wow this is totally awesome, others grow on you as you play them. Unfortunately MW3 doesn't really sit in either camp for me! Where to start, well I suppose on the plus side the campaign mode wasn't too bad. And in all fairness it was expected that it would complete the on-going story, so no real surprises and some interesting terrain during gameplaySome games come along and you think wow this is totally awesome, others grow on you as you play them. Unfortunately MW3 doesn't really sit in either camp for me! Where to start, well I suppose on the plus side the campaign mode wasn't too bad. And in all fairness it was expected that it would complete the on-going story, so no real surprises and some interesting terrain during gameplay gave me something to do for about four hours. Having finished up the campaign I dove straight into the multiplayer, oh how sadly disappointing this was! As I loaded in to the first map, it became apparent this was going to be a spray n pray affair. Tight alleys blind corners and absolutely nowhere to set up with a sniper rifle, so fine me thinks it's only the first map I was convinced that there was going to be a few I liked out of the 16 or so on offer. Oh how wrong can you be! It soon became apparent that not only the first map I tried was a Rambo style frag fest full of getting shot in the back or knifed going round a corner, but all of them were. It was with a sick sense of dread I realised that I had made a hideous error and bought a bit of a lemon as it were. I'm sure that there are a few people out there that like a mad action packed fast game, unfortunately it seems the devs forgot the rest of the world! Now I donâ… Expand
  30. eljayson
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Its like the put a SKIN to all other games. This is FAIL. No good games take 6 months to develop. I really hope they take notice. This seem only a money grabbing scheme
  31. ailfawka
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    I guess I'm kinda a COD fan still, even after allot of disappointment in the past....and well still not impressed even with mw3's release. They really could have done so much better...essentially what I'm seeing is activision juicing every last bit of $$ and making fools out of the consumers because there in a good position to do so. they asked for a honest review on twitter, they got it!I guess I'm kinda a COD fan still, even after allot of disappointment in the past....and well still not impressed even with mw3's release. They really could have done so much better...essentially what I'm seeing is activision juicing every last bit of $$ and making fools out of the consumers because there in a good position to do so. they asked for a honest review on twitter, they got it! why is it that activision have to request for people to give a supposed "honest review" when really there calling for all the fanboys to give a biased review? so that they can potentially get sales up? these reviews do not benefit the people, they just set the fundemental basics up to take advantage of even more people while they still have the ability to do so...cash cow! I would have given a 4/10 but due to there unethical marketing its now a 2/10… Expand
  32. Megoliat
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    I can't descrive how call of duty kill the videogame industry. Masterpieces go to hell with american marines year by year. the poor lesson of all of this is that other companies want to make a game like this, and that's very sad.. and people buy it like sheeps. The only good thing of this game is that ''modern war" but we see it in cod 4, and after that and world at war, call of duty goes to hell.
  33. Caramella
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    I hate the fact that this game used celebrities for advertisements, it's the same thing World of Warcraft did (yes that game dorks play) and it puts cod players in the same field as them which is embarrassing. Another thing I don't like is this game in general if this game was released 2 years ago sure it would've been awesome.. But I'm the type who likes new shiny things, new tech, newI hate the fact that this game used celebrities for advertisements, it's the same thing World of Warcraft did (yes that game dorks play) and it puts cod players in the same field as them which is embarrassing. Another thing I don't like is this game in general if this game was released 2 years ago sure it would've been awesome.. But I'm the type who likes new shiny things, new tech, new gameplay.. And mw3 isn't that. It's recycled and I'm sure I would've loved it if I was a tree hugging, save the whales type vegan but I'm the I like to blow **** up type and mw3 doesn't satisfy.… Expand
  34. Schecteroman
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    Its the same call of duty as before. Decent game in general but no evolution or progression. Really don't like this CoD game every year thing. This will be the last I buy.
  35. ludwig
    Nov 13, 2011
    2
    Comment dire ? c'est un copier / coller de Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 ... payer 70 euros pour un " DLC " c'est l'arnaque complète ! Remettre un jeu avec le même moteur graphique et nous remettre presque la même chose ... c'est un honte ! j'appelle ça du " Réchauffé " ! et en plus de ça il veulentComment dire ? c'est un copier / coller de Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 ... payer 70 euros pour un " DLC " c'est l'arnaque complète ! Remettre un jeu avec le même moteur graphique et nous remettre presque la même chose ... c'est un honte ! j'appelle ça du " Réchauffé " ! et en plus de ça il veulent faire une vingtaine de DLC payant a environ 14 euros , c'est vraiment prendre les joueurs pour des pigeons !!! le jeu aurait dût être a 30 euros environs le prix de deux DLC ... et encore ! Je pèse mes mots ! une honte !… Expand
  36. Arctos
    Nov 13, 2011
    2
    A perfectly playable game. The online is fun. It'll last you a few hours.

    But, why not just pick up Modern Warfare 1, for under £20? It's exactly the same game. They've put little/ no effort into creating this game [MW3], and it doesn't deserve the success that it's gotten. I understand that it's the same series, so they're going to be similar, but they could at least TRY to    A perfectly playable game. The online is fun. It'll last you a few hours.

    But, why not just pick up Modern Warfare 1, for under £20? It's exactly the same game. They've put little/ no effort into creating this game [MW3], and it doesn't deserve the success that it's gotten. I understand that it's the same series, so they're going to be similar, but they could at least TRY to be SLIGHTLY creative. There are a lot of brilliant games out around this time, so I'd advise getting something else, such as Skyrim, BF3, Uncharted 3, Dark Souls, AC:Revelations. Just don't waste your money on this **** £40 of my cash wasted.    … Expand
  37. Mimzymoo
    Nov 13, 2011
    2
    The textures on the ps3 are not as sharp as the 360 version. The game install size is a paltry 50mb where as the Hard Drive install on the 360 is over 7gb resulting in faster texture streaming, quieter console. Ps3 gets a noisy bluray, blurry textures and overheating. 

    The maps are tight, cramped messy looking affairs often consisting of broken structure with camping spots    The textures on the ps3 are not as sharp as the 360 version. The game install size is a paltry 50mb where as the Hard Drive install on the 360 is over 7gb resulting in faster texture streaming, quieter console. Ps3 gets a noisy bluray, blurry textures and overheating. 

    The maps are tight, cramped messy looking affairs often consisting of broken structure with camping spots galore.

    Enemies can get to you from 4 or 5 angles often. 

    The engine is 7 years old that has been tweaked here and there. BF3 has a new Frostbite 2 engine that has introduced large scale warfare maps.

    The network is my biggest gripe, and when you consider it's rival BF3 has introduced dedicated servers the same old tired p2p hosted games just isn't acceptable anymore. 

    it's with reluctance I score MW3 so low.    … Expand
  38. TheHeadshrinker
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    I give the game ZERO for innovation. MW3 is basically MW2's DLC, except you pay £40 for it, along with a £35 subscription fee to ELITE if you feel you've not wasted enough money. The actual gameplay is ok, but there is no excuse for releasing a game that looks and plays exactly the same as MW2. Do your job and develop Activision, there is no 'development' here.
  39. dtrock78
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Identical to MW 2????.......

    Hardly! This game is a SHELL of MW2 or even Black Ops.....................Every map is small, gray, and boring! They completely took the verticality out of the game, for what????........It's like you're fighting in a block of swiss cheese. Death from 360 degrees, respawn, run 5 seconds, get shot, respawn, repeat!...................................The    Identical to MW 2????.......

    Hardly! This game is a SHELL of MW2 or even Black Ops.....................Every map is small, gray, and boring! They completely took the verticality out of the game, for what????........It's like you're fighting in a block of swiss cheese. Death from 360 degrees, respawn, run 5 seconds, get shot, respawn, repeat!...................................The reason the game got such good reviews from "professionals" is because Activision wines and dines these guys for a year prior to the game being released, they flew a bunch of them down to some military shooting excursion last year for crying out loud................Do yourselves a favor and pick up BF3, it's insane. The graphics are twice as good, the weapon sounds are unreal (they vary based on the size of the room you're in, the material you are firing against, etc, and the maps take 10 minutes to run across on foot! Throw in some humvees and choppers, and you get the picture, and this is coming from a diehard COD fanboy.................the Modern Warfare series is officially DOA.    … Expand
  40. Chatopex
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Its a 60 dollars DLC. Absolute unnecessary! It's mainly disappointing. There was so much hype for this game, but once you play it, it just feels like a really expensive map pack for Modern Warfare 2.
  41. amniwars
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    while im really trying to enjoy mw3 i honestly just cannot. its has LESS features than black ops which is outrageous. to list a few: no combat training, no more "advanced" scoreboard, HORRIBLE game chat between players (robotic and choppy), very laggy particularly on ps3 where there are a lot of frame rate issues, no party privacy settings, no online wager matches, no theater mode parties,while im really trying to enjoy mw3 i honestly just cannot. its has LESS features than black ops which is outrageous. to list a few: no combat training, no more "advanced" scoreboard, HORRIBLE game chat between players (robotic and choppy), very laggy particularly on ps3 where there are a lot of frame rate issues, no party privacy settings, no online wager matches, no theater mode parties, a worse theater mode in general, can't change different game audios (turn off music), no yy or triangle-triangle, and lastly BO's menu looked better. gameplay wise it is mainly personal preference. i feel that there is little skill involved in mw3, its simply a twitch shooter, whoever sprays first. in bo there were tactics involved, because damage was higher. im sure the campaign is wonderful, but us cod fans care more about multiplayer, and at this point it needs HUGE improvements. hopefully treyarch will add a new playlist to black ops so i can play that instead, or otherwise im waiting for cod9.… Expand
  42. Ahumados
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    More than a game, it seems an expansion of modern warfare 2, 18 players? no dedicated servers? lag? ¬ ¬ battlefield 3 is a real breakthrough, and the call of duty series no progress at all
  43. Elementf
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    First thing is first: This game has received numerous praise from "official critics" and businessmen alike; that said, it does not deserve this praise whatsoever. Modern Warfare 3 is, essentially, an old game with a new face like many users are starting to realize. The single player is INEXCUSABLY short (clocking in at 4 hours 30 minutes) for a game that costs $60 and has a new iterationFirst thing is first: This game has received numerous praise from "official critics" and businessmen alike; that said, it does not deserve this praise whatsoever. Modern Warfare 3 is, essentially, an old game with a new face like many users are starting to realize. The single player is INEXCUSABLY short (clocking in at 4 hours 30 minutes) for a game that costs $60 and has a new iteration released each year. However, we will come to the negatives (of which there are many) in a bit, but first let's touch on what is good about the game:

    The Call of Duty franchise is known for its multiplayer, an aspect that is even more fun when played with friends. This remains true, even in this iteration of the current gen shooter. I found myself having fun when playing with friends because the game is new, exciting, and its what they're playing at the moment, right? In addition to this aspect, there was a bit of change with how one upgrades their weapons through experience, ensuring a learning curve to actually using the weapon. Some of the older, overused, and "overpowered" weapons were also locked off until the later multiplayer levels, helping newer players survive a bit longer (since they wont be blown to ashes within the first 20 seconds of the match). That is where all the positives end.

    Now for the negatives:

    I wont comment on the "innovation" (or lack thereof) that people seem to be upset about. The fact of the matter is this is the type of game people want to play. End of story. However, while it brings nothing new to the table, it should, under NO circumstances, detract from what was created for previous iterations of the franchise. I'll sum it up in these bullet points:

    -Inexcusably short singleplayer with an unsatisfying ending that left me (and a few friends) scratching their heads saying "that's it!?"

    -I will make a point in passing stating the graphics arent as sharp as they should be for a game in 2011. While I appreciate their restraint with lens flare (looking at you battlefield 3), these graphics arent up to snuff, and I feel like I've played this game time and time again.

    -No playercard customization. While I wont have to look at the sexual imagery that was so prevalent in Black Ops, it is sad to see that I wont also find new, intriguing and plain cool designs.

    -Map design. Map design. Map design. I have never seen so much camping in a Call of Duty game. Ever. There are corners. There are exploits where one can clip through trucks. There are catwalks and walljumps. It is bad. The maps are small, boring, and uninspired, drawing heavily from almost every other map you've ever seen in this franchise. Welcome to the skyscraper that is under construction AGAIN!

    -The spawn system leaves me wondering how this was ever deemed passable by Infinity Ward or Sledgehammer. All too often, I spawn ontop of my enemy, next to them, behind them, at their domination point, or in the same spot constantly. It sucks. There is no other way of putting it. It will detract from a good time.

    -"Pointstreaks" are a new form of killstreak that essentially allow one to do anything and get rewarded with massive explosions of death, which endlessly rain from the sky onto the map. You wont find it hard to get 9 or even 11 hit killstreaks in this game, assuming you have a bit of experience under your belt. The sky is ALWAYS filled with predator missiles, UAVs, Helicopters, or AC-130s. It gets to where one team dominates the other because they restrict access to the outdoors. This game is about PLAYER VERSUS PLAYER, not players versus fleets of helicopters and guided missiles. Pointstreaks merely detract from the overall game through overuse. I cannot stress this point enough. This is the sole reason, for me, that the game scored below a 4.

    I was on the fence about purchasing this game. I wasted $60, but that doesn't mean I can't stop someone else from making the same mistake. Rent this. Do not buy. Go to the movies with your friends twice, and you'll get more out of it than actually playing the game itself. No friends? Go to a strip club and get three lapdances for the $60. There is no shame in saying it would be a better use of money. I tried to approach this with as much objectivity as I could muster, but I just cant recommend getting it at all. Do not believe the "official reviewers".    … Expand
  44. abg1
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    story mode is good, but the online mode is harmful compared to its predecessor. especially in fluency.
    and to rescue me from the previous game things seem bad, such as trucks from the streets. wrong wrong wrong.
  45. ocean1
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Activision im really dissapointed with the game... I was expecting changes new things that really take me to the highest heights, but as we all can see you just chose the easy way.
    Enough is enough, look ai black ops i dont even like this game at all but in comparisson with WaW they did some amazing improvements. In mw3 you didnt even change the font...same colour dame size same everything    Activision im really dissapointed with the game... I was expecting changes new things that really take me to the highest heights, but as we all can see you just chose the easy way.
    Enough is enough, look ai black ops i dont even like this game at all but in comparisson with WaW they did some amazing improvements. In mw3 you didnt even change the font...same colour dame size same everything im really dissapointed this was a real disappointment. im a real cod fan and i will be lloking forward to the next one but you dont deserve recognition for this one.    … Expand
  46. Rokea
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Take MW2 add new box art and there you go. same **** different day. So yeah if you like shelling out 60 dollars for a game you already have go ahead if not leave it on the shelf.
  47. kiwicube
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Honestly, i didn't find the campaign too interesting... just slightly over the top like most COD campaigns. The game mechanics are too similar to MW2 and the look and game play ... well literally there is no difference. overall very poor and i wish i spent my money on skyrim.
  48. mikeintosh
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    It is difficult to recommend this game if you own virtually any recent version of the CoD series. Game play and graphics quality is virtually unchanged. The single player campaign is somewhat better than previous versions, it is not the greatest FPS story or campaign.

    The new survival mode is interesting but directly comparable to zombies on CoD Black Ops. Otherwise online play is    It is difficult to recommend this game if you own virtually any recent version of the CoD series. Game play and graphics quality is virtually unchanged. The single player campaign is somewhat better than previous versions, it is not the greatest FPS story or campaign.

    The new survival mode is interesting but directly comparable to zombies on CoD Black Ops. Otherwise online play is largely unchanged except for the maps.    … Expand
  49. G00SEy
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Same Game, same engine. I really felt like I was playing a DLC. At some point innovation needs to rear its ugly little head. You thought they were going somewhere with this game when CoD 2:United offensive ex-pack hit. It had bigger maps with vehicles, and also great tdm if you werent into the domination style gameplay. Unfortunetly it has turned into this, no team play, every man forSame Game, same engine. I really felt like I was playing a DLC. At some point innovation needs to rear its ugly little head. You thought they were going somewhere with this game when CoD 2:United offensive ex-pack hit. It had bigger maps with vehicles, and also great tdm if you werent into the domination style gameplay. Unfortunetly it has turned into this, no team play, every man for themselves game play. Start over, quit rehashing this franchise just because you have the paying customers by the go nads.… Expand
  50. dorkster81
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    This game is bad.....
    you figure they would make connection perfect and fair its not, not to mention they added more crap that it makes it 100 times mworst connection so sad...
    spec ops was fun but.... its like your only allowed to get up to a certain part and your done.... i haven't level up completely but so far i unlocked what i SEEN and it seems wack.... SEPC OPS should have    This game is bad.....
    you figure they would make connection perfect and fair its not, not to mention they added more crap that it makes it 100 times mworst connection so sad...

    spec ops was fun but.... its like your only allowed to get up to a certain part and your done.... i haven't level up completely but so far i unlocked what i SEEN and it seems wack....

    SEPC OPS should have eerything multiplayer has.....and it doens't

    the campign seem ok................ lets just hope they make HUGE changes to this game and make it 100% .....but they probably won't    … Expand
  51. TiburonColonzol
    Nov 16, 2011
    2
    I can't believe Sledgehammer actually accused Battlefield 3 fans (or employees) of sabotaging MW3's Metacritic user score (their tweet has since been deleted). The simple fact of the matter is that MW3 is a very frustrating, unbalanced, broken game. Everything that frustrated and annoyed millions of buyers with MW2 is back. I was naive enough to buy this game without reading user reviews--I can't believe Sledgehammer actually accused Battlefield 3 fans (or employees) of sabotaging MW3's Metacritic user score (their tweet has since been deleted). The simple fact of the matter is that MW3 is a very frustrating, unbalanced, broken game. Everything that frustrated and annoyed millions of buyers with MW2 is back. I was naive enough to buy this game without reading user reviews-- don't make the same mistake. If you're a casual gamer, it'll frustrate you because the only way you can succeed is by exploit aspects of the game mechanics. If you're a gamer that wants a legit online competitive game that rewards your in-game skills, stick with Black Ops or Battlefield BC/3. Play MW3 if you want to die within 5 seconds (or less) of spawning when you're sniped from an unknown direction and have no means to evade.… Expand
  52. only1icon
    Nov 16, 2011
    2
    Massive let down is an understatement, truly a the biggest flop of game in my opinion. As alot of people have pointed out it is like a copy and paste of Modern Warfare 2 which it definitely is what it feels like (and to point out I was a fan of MW2). I was really looking forward to this game as Black Ops, as much as I enjoyed, was getting a little bored of. The game just has not evolved atMassive let down is an understatement, truly a the biggest flop of game in my opinion. As alot of people have pointed out it is like a copy and paste of Modern Warfare 2 which it definitely is what it feels like (and to point out I was a fan of MW2). I was really looking forward to this game as Black Ops, as much as I enjoyed, was getting a little bored of. The game just has not evolved at all with graphics a bit cartoon-ish, maps that are cluttered and very similar too MW2, guns that a very weak and most of all the multiplayer is ridiculous for lagging, host connection swapping back and forth and ridiculous overall feel altogether. Even the microphones have a crap connection. Campaign has never really been a big sell for me and this is no different. Go knows how critics are giving this a high score but I reckon its something to do with their bank accounts. Going to trade this poor excuse of a game in when I can, a real shame… Expand
  53. boran69
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    Trop de pub et de marketing pour un jeu qui n'ai pas mauvais en soi bien sur, mais pas assez travaillé. On se contente de pondre une suite et puis point. Pas mauvais mais pas envie de mettre la moyenne .
  54. Jono0120
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    I tried to like this game. I really did. The campaign has a decent plot, but it felt so much like it's predecessor. This game is worth $30 at the most. I regret spending $60. Wait till the price drops before buying.

    Graphics: Very minimally improved over the last one. 1/10 Game-play: Feels very similar to it's predecessor. Although multiplayer has improved since MW2. It's a lot more    I tried to like this game. I really did. The campaign has a decent plot, but it felt so much like it's predecessor. This game is worth $30 at the most. I regret spending $60. Wait till the price drops before buying.

    Graphics: Very minimally improved over the last one. 1/10
    Game-play: Feels very similar to it's predecessor. Although multiplayer has improved since MW2. It's a lot more balanced and fair. 5/10 Sound: The sound of the G36 is really weird. Sounds like a loud, heavy MG. The sound system isn't very innovative or new. Very basic. 3/10

    The only improvement was multiplayer. That was it. This is a DLC. Not a full-priced $60 game.    … Expand
  55. irferal
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    Recycled previous versions, solid campaign though. They really needed to have more innovation, additionally, trying to set up a subscription service ? Very poor showing.
  56. Robertk
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    I have to say that when the original Modern warfare came out I was blown away by the engine and how impressive it was. While today if any other developer were to release this game looking like this it would probably be hailed as a spectacle to see, we expect more from you at infinity ward and sledgehammer. I mean come on adding a few guns some minor graphical improvements to water and aI have to say that when the original Modern warfare came out I was blown away by the engine and how impressive it was. While today if any other developer were to release this game looking like this it would probably be hailed as a spectacle to see, we expect more from you at infinity ward and sledgehammer. I mean come on adding a few guns some minor graphical improvements to water and a few other things and a new scope attachment and you think people werent going to complain. Anyways if you want to get back on top grow some balls and try something different! Oh and by the way improve the Audio engine the silenced sniper rifle was an absolute joke!… Expand
  57. LordDD
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    I have bought every COD and Modern Warfare game so far But this will be my last.
    First player was fun and what i expected to finish of the series But as a huge fan of multi player games this one really lets me down. It is not so much the playing of the game it is actually worse as a whole on the rewarding of random shooting and killing. Plus the fact they have brought back the whole quick    I have bought every COD and Modern Warfare game so far But this will be my last.
    First player was fun and what i expected to finish of the series But as a huge fan of multi player games this one really lets me down. It is not so much the playing of the game it is actually worse as a whole on the rewarding of random shooting and killing. Plus the fact they have brought back the whole quick scoping. It just dose not add any thing new or reward you for actually using the aim button but my biggest disappointment is the huge hype and reviews it received and the fact that most people like myself per-ordered it and are just suppose to lump it. When in fact i would not recommend it for anything except a weekend rental. Sorry to say all you reviewer who help convince me to buy it you need to get your head out of your butts. We should not be paying over hundred dollars for dodgy games any more.
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  58. dakydaky
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    Wow. I might had low hopes for this game, but it even managed to fail to achieve them. 80% of the killstreaks are the same.. Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails miserably. Now, I am not gonna say that this is one of the worst games ever, like my fellow metacritics, but this is very, very bad. Graphics are even a little worse that in MW2 (?!?!), due to the buggy AA. MechanicsWow. I might had low hopes for this game, but it even managed to fail to achieve them. 80% of the killstreaks are the same.. Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails miserably. Now, I am not gonna say that this is one of the worst games ever, like my fellow metacritics, but this is very, very bad. Graphics are even a little worse that in MW2 (?!?!), due to the buggy AA. Mechanics could not be more old-styled, I felt even first Mario had better controls. Now don´t get me wrong, the story is good, but most of the game I laughed, or yelled about why did I even bough this. My advice - Do not buy it. You are just making them continue doing the easy work and release MW4 unfinished, like sadly, this game was.… Expand
  59. Signai
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    When you compare Modern Warfare 3 to upcoming and current releases in the FPS genre, its embarrassing that this game is scored above mediocrity anywhere. There is little to no innovation, its completely rehashed all the way down to recycled models and maps. You could easily play MW2 and this game interchangeably minus the UI and not even know, and that is because this game feels like a 60$When you compare Modern Warfare 3 to upcoming and current releases in the FPS genre, its embarrassing that this game is scored above mediocrity anywhere. There is little to no innovation, its completely rehashed all the way down to recycled models and maps. You could easily play MW2 and this game interchangeably minus the UI and not even know, and that is because this game feels like a 60$ map pack. Shame on Activision, and also the current kiss ass reviewers that are too afraid to rate this bloated rotting whale of a AAA+ title below an 8 or its equivalent on their grading scale.… Expand
  60. Jared141
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    The only thing different about this compared to Modern Warfare 2 is the number 3 on the front cover. It's the same thing over and over and over again. Don't waste your time. That being said, it's selling like hot cakes and the reviews don't reflect the sales reports.
  61. elche206
    Nov 23, 2011
    2
    This game is a copy and paste of MW2 stop supporting these people. Lets force these developers to be creative! Gameplay seems dated but still sticks to its formula. Graphics are defiantly dated compared to other games that recently were released. 3rd person team tactical is missing. This feature brought something new to the table. Unfortunately this game has become a cash cow
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  62. 074KU
    Nov 24, 2011
    2
    story mode 1/10 multiplayer 1/10 co-op 5/10 graphic 5/10 imitative 0/10
    price to the content 2/10

    score 2.33
  63. BugzTune
    Nov 28, 2011
    2
    I feel like i overpaid for this game I was expecting more from this game a bit of a dissapointment i know black ops isnt the best out of the series and isn't everyone's favorite but it sure feels like its newer than MW3 and i find myself playing black ops much more than MW3, Call of Duty has been my favorite first person shooter series but if this is whats now being developed i might asI feel like i overpaid for this game I was expecting more from this game a bit of a dissapointment i know black ops isnt the best out of the series and isn't everyone's favorite but it sure feels like its newer than MW3 and i find myself playing black ops much more than MW3, Call of Duty has been my favorite first person shooter series but if this is whats now being developed i might as well start looking elsewhere… Expand
  64. RapidFireReview
    Nov 28, 2011
    2
    Very very disappointed. I expected Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games to innovate on what was once one of the greatest franchises of all time. Instead they decided to churn out the same junk from last year and the year before. I'm just in shock they would let this franchise die such a horrible death. The weapon sound effects are the same, rank up sounds same, kill streak menus the sameVery very disappointed. I expected Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games to innovate on what was once one of the greatest franchises of all time. Instead they decided to churn out the same junk from last year and the year before. I'm just in shock they would let this franchise die such a horrible death. The weapon sound effects are the same, rank up sounds same, kill streak menus the same and the main menu is also exactly the same as Modern Warfare 2. Graphics have barley had a tune up. Thing don't look better just more glossy. As if everything in the world of Call of Duty is colored with Candy paint. The Campaign was a let down as well, I expected an epic climax to the story instead i got lead down a straight path to at the end, push keys it told me to, and with such dated graphics it just looks so cheesy. Theres no variety to multiplayer either. Basically its every man for himself. Everyone run around like chickens with their heads cut off. In my opinion this game also takes no skill to play. The weapons significantly lack recoil making it very, very easy to aim and by aim i mean spray rounds everywhere because you wont be bumped off target. Not worth 60 dollars, hell not worth 20 dollars. I'm no fanboy, just a very disappointed gamer.… Expand
  65. sel2g5
    Nov 29, 2011
    2
    Quality, or the lack of it is my reaction to MW3. Whereas MW2 was just oozing it from the graphics, to the sound to the excellent multiplayer level design. Black ops (different dev team) as well this immediately struck me as terrible. The detail put into both cod 4 and its successor MW2 were incredible and represented the pinnacle of the shooter as we know it but greed and disloyalty haveQuality, or the lack of it is my reaction to MW3. Whereas MW2 was just oozing it from the graphics, to the sound to the excellent multiplayer level design. Black ops (different dev team) as well this immediately struck me as terrible. The detail put into both cod 4 and its successor MW2 were incredible and represented the pinnacle of the shooter as we know it but greed and disloyalty have pushed them sadly downward. I only hope that people still play continue to play MW2. I'm very dissapointed especially when I feel that a company is taking advantage of me by selling me junk. Wherever the core team of IW is please make a game that blows this out of the water you have been used and abused and now its time for payback. Another thing, the critics should be ashamed of themselves, this is a conspiracy.… Expand
  66. mrgrupp
    Dec 1, 2011
    2
    The single player game is way too short. The maps are small and MW2 had many more hiding spots, climbable areas, or areas to jump onto. The graphics and game play overall is exactly the same as MW2. They should have just made this an expansion pack instead of a whole new game. You can't hide under tanks, climb on water towers, climb up cranes, or the roofs of most buildings. There is aThe single player game is way too short. The maps are small and MW2 had many more hiding spots, climbable areas, or areas to jump onto. The graphics and game play overall is exactly the same as MW2. They should have just made this an expansion pack instead of a whole new game. You can't hide under tanks, climb on water towers, climb up cranes, or the roofs of most buildings. There is a ballistic vest, but you die just as fast wearing it. Why can't we customize our clothing/gear layout? MW3 is really MW2.1. I'm glad I wasted my money.… Expand
  67. NigzThaBoss
    Dec 11, 2011
    2
    As a long time COD player I was looking forward to the release of the latest instalment in the series. However, as the launch got closer I started to get more and more worried that my pre-order was money not well spent. When I finally got my hands on the game, my doubts were confirmed. The sound effects are beyond terrible. For example, one of the pistols (forget which one) sounds likeAs a long time COD player I was looking forward to the release of the latest instalment in the series. However, as the launch got closer I started to get more and more worried that my pre-order was money not well spent. When I finally got my hands on the game, my doubts were confirmed. The sound effects are beyond terrible. For example, one of the pistols (forget which one) sounds like a short burst of static when you shoot it... Some voice samples are almost comical. The in game mic quality is on a third world level. The maps are cluttered and boring. The menu and points etc popping up on the screen are a copy & paste from MW2. The perk tiers are messed up (quick reload and aim down sights now takes up 2 slots). 'Hekkkktik epic quikscoppezzz' are back.... COD Elite is a total waste of money. The campaign has some interesting parts, but is generally boring gameplay. Honestly the game is just garbage. It has become the McDonalds of the games industry. People keep going back for more, but really, it's just crap.

    After 5 years or so of basically playing COD exclusively (not quite, but pretty bloody close to it), I think I'm done with the series.

    The best thing to come out of buying this game is that I've raged from always playing COD and now have loads more time to play the multitude of truly epic games that are out there. Seriously, don't waste your time on money on this. It's been a good year for games. Go play something else.    … Expand
  68. RURATEGAMEBAD
    Dec 24, 2011
    2
    Same $hit As mw2 MP is full of camping noobs unbalanced Guns if your looking for some good games may wanna have a look at Batman arkham city Skyrim and Battlefield 3 and if you own a ps3 (and if your reading this you more then likely do) then have a look at killzone 3 too
  69. NoCakeHere
    Dec 25, 2011
    2
    Good grief! Big sense of déjá vu here. Expected much better from the "biggest entertainment launch of all time" and the "best shooter of 2011" which turns out to be the "most overrated game of 2011" and the "biggest entertainment flop of all time" not to mention the "lowest quality cash cow franchise of all time".
  70. Silverback73
    Dec 30, 2011
    2
    I've read about the supposed disconnect between "critics" and users and felt compelled to shed some light on what is reflected in the low user scores. To be blunt, part of the low scores reflect the anger at feeling duped by critics who have given scores that only seem strengthen the belief that reviews are contingent upon a culture of satisfying the developer$ need$ at the expense ofI've read about the supposed disconnect between "critics" and users and felt compelled to shed some light on what is reflected in the low user scores. To be blunt, part of the low scores reflect the anger at feeling duped by critics who have given scores that only seem strengthen the belief that reviews are contingent upon a culture of satisfying the developer$ need$ at the expense of game development and industry health. Everyone understands the need to be profitable, so what you have here is the first shot across the bow that a great marketing campaign and the good will of fans of previous entries will no longer work in an annual business model. Which brings us to the extremely specialized evolution of the franchise, and not for the better. For me MW3 is still riding on the coattails of COD4: MW in terms of gameplay. MW was a hyper-realistic fast-twitch fps that had great map variation and a variety of builds/playstyles that were all viable. With MW2 you had sleeker graphics and even twitchier gameplay. The problem is that map variation and playstyle variety really started to suffer. I killed quicker, died faster, and looked prettier doing it. Unfortunately I had far less fun doing it and far less ways to do it competitively. With the advent of MW3, the game has evolved to an exclusionary extreme where map memorization and fast-twitch gameplay are 95% of the game. If your hand-eye coordination isn't top-notch or you don't invest 10+ hours a week into the game, frustration ensues. To add to the betrayal, it's almost all rehash and no innovation. Maps no longer offer any sense of variation and feel like rushed, inferior versions of previous entries in the franchise. Builds are a joke. Don't expect to properly breach with close combat builds, snipe properly from long range, or use a stealth build to gain any kind of edge. Fast-twitch and map recognition (along with a fast connection) are now kings of a long-since dead kingdom. Many of us are very angry that it cost us $60 to find out the hard way, and after being lied to ta boot by critics. Unless the franchise is revolutionized, I'll never buy another MW game.… Expand
  71. Skigropple_PS3
    Jan 1, 2012
    2
    I have Black Ops for PS3 as my first COD game, and this as my second, and frankly, this game SUCKS. At first, you think, hey this stuff is really cool, what with all the titles, pointstreaks, and survival mode. However, the more you play this game, the more you realize how good Black Ops really was. Lowdown: Survival mode was fun with friends, but was limited by two players and wasI have Black Ops for PS3 as my first COD game, and this as my second, and frankly, this game SUCKS. At first, you think, hey this stuff is really cool, what with all the titles, pointstreaks, and survival mode. However, the more you play this game, the more you realize how good Black Ops really was. Lowdown: Survival mode was fun with friends, but was limited by two players and was extremely laggy the times I tried it online. The mics sound quality sucks because of MW3, and constantly gets cut off. Theater was copy and paste from BO and had one control set-up(really, IW?). Hit detection allows you to get one shot kills one game and makes you use your entire clip to injure someone the next.(Not to mention throwing knives!) Elite makes you quit MW3 and start up a seperate program. Switching lobbies is slow and not smooth, especially for Theater mode. Spawn killing is horrible, as is knifing, which is doubly worse from BO. Maps are pretty small, and have a bunch of random crap on them so when you are rushing through the field you get shot at by a bunch of people hiding around that crap. You can't join other people's parties without an invite, and matchmaking just plain makes IW look bad against Treyarch. The only thing that kept me playing it was that I wanted to see if I could beat my friends to 10th prestige. Also, there are no Combat records like in BO, unless you get elite, and even then you can't compare it with your friends.However, I do have to admit that the Campaign was a blast to play. So for all you out there who are on the fence, I wouldn't say "goodbye Black Ops" just yet.… Expand
  72. nightrunner_ks
    Jan 9, 2012
    2
    I played the hell out of COD4, and loved every second of it. Modern Warfare 2 was a decent game at best, but this game is an absolute disgrace to the glory of the original Modern Warfare game. Not only is the story pointless and stale, but Spec Ops is unoriginal and the multiplayer is flawed right from its core mechanics. Worst of all, the sheer laziness reflected in this pseudo-actionI played the hell out of COD4, and loved every second of it. Modern Warfare 2 was a decent game at best, but this game is an absolute disgrace to the glory of the original Modern Warfare game. Not only is the story pointless and stale, but Spec Ops is unoriginal and the multiplayer is flawed right from its core mechanics. Worst of all, the sheer laziness reflected in this pseudo-action movie results in it being the worst value for money game ever. Everything about this game has been copy pasted from the previous games. Menu system? Looks exactly the same, albeit with a few graphical alterations. The HUD in multiplayer? Exactly the same. The graphics are so outdated right now. The only change in the aesthetic is an increase of the brightness of the textures. The character models are the same, the animations are the same. Hell, even a few buildings are ripped straight from COD4 and reskinned. Absolutely pathetic. I was hoping for a decent campaign, but all I got was a load of pointless, cliched garbage. The story is easier to follow, and characters aren't killed left and right like in MW2, but the magic that made COD4's short and sweet story awesome has faded away. The campaign desperately tries to be a Michael Bay action movie, yet takes some boring and predictable turns, except for one twist, which I did not see coming. Ending isn't much, but it isn't bad either. In summary, the "epic set pieces" are no longer "epic," and the story is unimaginative and boring.

    Spec Ops is back, and is exactly the same. Short missions that may or may not be based on the campaign. Like the single player offering, this mode is merely a filler which no real flair or artistic creativity. However, there is a slightly amusing Survival mode, which pits you against the stupidest soldiers ever. Pretty much zombies, except without the zombies. Simply a gimmick, and nothing more. I enjoyed it for about...10 minutes.

    Multiplayer. This is my most hated part of MW3. Remember MW2, well its back with some new guns and some new maps. You get the same old crap that MW2's annoying multiplayer had in store: Overpowered. superpower like perks, exploitable killstreaks, and maps which lack any real substance. In COD4, the maps and spawn points were designed to make every game seem like a mission. In MW3, it is just "run around, kill, die, repeat." COD4's perks weren't perfect, but at least they were actually realistic, and not superpowers. Customisable killstreaks are the worst thing though. Welcome to exploit city: population, every COD nerd. COD Elite is a joke. The maps are poorly designed. The weapons sound like crap. The people who play COD are stupid. This game is stupid.

    If you have bought Modern Warfare 3, you're an idiot. If you bought Modern Warfare 3 at full price, you're twice the idiot, because there's really nothing new in this game, and the COD series now joins Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Guitar Hero as Activision's milking/already milked cows.    … Expand
  73. QuikWoLF
    Jan 14, 2012
    2
    It does feel like Modern Warfare, with fast paced and gun on gun but the maps are horrible and it has bad hit detection and lag issues. MW2 felt more polished but had problems with gun/perk balance, and now it feels like they've taken a step back. I think the Modern Warfare series feel geared toward the casual players, which is not bad due to them being the majority of the community. IIt does feel like Modern Warfare, with fast paced and gun on gun but the maps are horrible and it has bad hit detection and lag issues. MW2 felt more polished but had problems with gun/perk balance, and now it feels like they've taken a step back. I think the Modern Warfare series feel geared toward the casual players, which is not bad due to them being the majority of the community. I felt like Black Ops was in a better direction because they actually tried to balance and make the game more skill based. I think MW3 is fun because of the fast-paced feeling Modern Warfare has always had, but the lag issues and maps are just terrible. I like the idea of the strike packages, but the support is a little over the top. I guess they're just trying to innovate and I don't hate them for that. I hope they improve next game, but it seems like Infinity Ward is having trouble improving their game. I used to like IW over Treyarch but now I am playing WaW and Black Ops once more and I'm loving it over MW/MW2/MW3.… Expand
  74. KajiKingStarzky
    Jun 8, 2012
    2
    They fixed some of the multiplayer....thats it seriously. On that note the hit detection is still god awful, some weapons are still way to overpowered and then there are completely useless guns to boot. Elite is a joke and a scam, 15$ price tag for a map pack is ridiculous to the point of thievery. The campaign has more explosions but is essentially the same as MW2, gets boring prettyThey fixed some of the multiplayer....thats it seriously. On that note the hit detection is still god awful, some weapons are still way to overpowered and then there are completely useless guns to boot. Elite is a joke and a scam, 15$ price tag for a map pack is ridiculous to the point of thievery. The campaign has more explosions but is essentially the same as MW2, gets boring pretty quick. Stupid A.I. and some broken parts will frustrate on higher difficulties. Overall this game is a broken mess that should be avoided so no others can be made, but sadly thats not going to happen.… Expand
  75. NoireroboT
    Feb 5, 2012
    2
    I gave this a 3 just because of Single Player and Infected(new game mode for multiplayer).
    Single Player:
    The single player is fantastic.If MW3 was single player only then it would have received a 10.The story is really good and deep and so is the gameplay.I also felt really close to some of the characters. Great single player,deep story and great voice acting. Multiplayer: The absolute    I gave this a 3 just because of Single Player and Infected(new game mode for multiplayer).
    Single Player:
    The single player is fantastic.If MW3 was single player only then it would have received a 10.The story is really good and deep and so is the gameplay.I also felt really close to some of the characters.
    Great single player,deep story and great voice acting.
    Multiplayer:
    The absolute WORST multiplayer of them all.The weapon sounds are crazy.REALLY BAD.For example the 44 Magnum sounds like MW2's Desert Eagle!
    Most of the weapons are overpowered and as always there are the annoying snipers(camping in a building or behind a bush).It is unrealistic and bad.Not fun at all(it should be).Basically IW just copied MW2 and changed the gun sounds,the menus and added some new guns.
    ELITE is the absolute worst thing on the planet.WHY pay 50 or 60$ a year for:maps clans are other not interesting stuff?WHY!?
    Special Ops:It is good,not the best in the world and it still is not a good as zombies are(and it will never be).Survival is nice and the spec ops are quite nice.
    Average.
    The Verdict:If this game was a 15-20$ DLC on PSN then it would be a good game.But,this game is nowhere near worth 60$.
    DON'T BUY IT.    … Expand
  76. glider4
    Feb 29, 2012
    2
    MW3 is terrible and here is why
    1 survival uses mulitplayer maps
    2 spawning is aweful so there is no battle for territory. just people you killed spawning behind you 3 weapon balance is completaly rubbish 4 campaign is a giant movie in 1st person 5 splitscreen is complete rubbish (how can i be expected to unlock everything if i just come round to a friends house for a quick game?) 5    MW3 is terrible and here is why
    1 survival uses mulitplayer maps
    2 spawning is aweful so there is no battle for territory. just people you killed spawning behind you
    3 weapon balance is completaly rubbish
    4 campaign is a giant movie in 1st person
    5 splitscreen is complete rubbish (how can i be expected to unlock everything if i just come round to a friends house for a quick game?)
    5 LAAAG
    6 all the snipers are overpowered. Thats right, the horror known as quickscoping is back. Enjoy the kids with no lifes thinking they are pro cuz they did some stupid spin before killing somebody
    7 Graphics are really bad
    8 completaly stupid animations
    9 ITS THE SAME ITS THE SAME ITS THE SAME
    10 assassin/blindeye
    11 UAV spam
    12 almost nothing from Blops makes a return
    Good things
    1 Poinstreak system. thats it    … Expand
  77. pcgamereviewer
    Aug 4, 2012
    2
    The PC version of my review for this game received a 0. This gets a 2. The game works but the game deisgn barely functions well and is unstable at times and the graphics look like crap as well as hackers and bad multiplayer matchmaking. This is really MW 2.5. As many have said dlc is overexpensive and all the content is rehashed. It receives better support than PC but that's still noThe PC version of my review for this game received a 0. This gets a 2. The game works but the game deisgn barely functions well and is unstable at times and the graphics look like crap as well as hackers and bad multiplayer matchmaking. This is really MW 2.5. As many have said dlc is overexpensive and all the content is rehashed. It receives better support than PC but that's still no excuse for why the game looks like crap on PC!… Expand
  78. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    2
    Leave it to activision to release a new COD... EVERY FN YEAR! Seriously. First of all, its 100% the same as the crap before, with new maps, and worse graphics! The add ons and "elite" are overpriced crap. Most the fans hate this turd. The series needs to end, NOW. How many call of duty titles can they really make? Soon, there gonna make Spyro of duty, Crash of duty, or Skylanders of duty.
  79. BIGNDIRTY
    Apr 7, 2012
    2
    I've never written any reviews on anything before, but was so disapointed in this game I had to join the ranks and speak up. Hopefully the developers will listen to what the gamers are saying! I was always more a Tomb Raider kind of guy, till a buddy got me hooked on shooting zombies in COD world at war, then later we both got Black Ops as well and I got addicted to the multi-player. Let'sI've never written any reviews on anything before, but was so disapointed in this game I had to join the ranks and speak up. Hopefully the developers will listen to what the gamers are saying! I was always more a Tomb Raider kind of guy, till a buddy got me hooked on shooting zombies in COD world at war, then later we both got Black Ops as well and I got addicted to the multi-player. Let's just say it left me spoiled for what followed. I shouldn't be suprised I guess, since I did play mw2 a bit and didn't really enjoy it. Black Ops was a step forward I thought, something different. A lot more little details which make it fun. The graphics, bright and rich colours, the sounds like hit markers I especially like, having COD points to buy upgrades rather than MW3 having to use a crap gun for what seems like eternity before unlocking an upgrade or attatchment and by then You've unlocked a slightly better gun anyway. It's frustrating! It is much more fun for me the gamer, when I can choose what to play with! The guns don't seem to improve much either, in MW3 . I was frustrated to spend so much time unlocking everything to find the first gun was just as good as the last. No reward for the effort it seems. All In all I agree with everyone else, MW3 is just an add on to MW2 and seems like a step back. I found it dull to play, dreary to look at, and more like work than a game. I dragged myself to level 80 to feel like I got some money's worth, and havn't touched it since. I just play Black Ops now. I'm hoping the next game will carry on where Black Ops left off, or at least give us some fun improvements like customizable characters or choice of pre- set character or a lazer beam attachment,..anything! I'll definitely try a demo next time before spending money on a new game I've already played!… Expand
  80. Yashime
    Jun 2, 2012
    2
    Stay on MW2, it is far better. MW3 is boring and full of crap. The mission in the port of New York for example is so ridiculous. Looks like a racing car game. The rest of the Game is even worst. Actually it could be a DLC for MW2. So MW3 get a merited 2
  81. AlexOnVinyl
    Aug 4, 2012
    2
    If you've played the 1st one, and played the 2nd one, you've played the 3rd one. Welcome to Modern Warfare 2 with extra game modes and more weapons, and maps. No improvement besides slight things you see from small gameplay (eg: poorly animated blood pools that emit from your or an enemy's character at a comparable frame speed to Minecraft water flow) - If you're going to buy this game -If you've played the 1st one, and played the 2nd one, you've played the 3rd one. Welcome to Modern Warfare 2 with extra game modes and more weapons, and maps. No improvement besides slight things you see from small gameplay (eg: poorly animated blood pools that emit from your or an enemy's character at a comparable frame speed to Minecraft water flow) - If you're going to buy this game - buy it at a lower price, its not worth retail of $60.… Expand
  82. DarkOblivion
    Dec 17, 2012
    2
    Disliked most COD games, but, thought I would give it a try....waste of time in my opinion, boring graphics, gameplay etc, mush prefer Killzone, can't hide, Fight or Die! SImple as that :)
  83. Shanester16
    Feb 23, 2013
    2
    The Call of Duty series I've always felt is extremely overrated... despite having some decent games (4, BO 1) But when people can play... this... and give it a 10/10 really really confuses me. Guns all feel the same, you don't feel you've done a lot in customization. The story is awful all the way through with no high points and a disappointing ending. Multiplayer is barely any differentThe Call of Duty series I've always felt is extremely overrated... despite having some decent games (4, BO 1) But when people can play... this... and give it a 10/10 really really confuses me. Guns all feel the same, you don't feel you've done a lot in customization. The story is awful all the way through with no high points and a disappointing ending. Multiplayer is barely any different to what you're used to besides the new mode which isn't even that good. Every single map in this game is dreadfully dull... barely any tactical design, simply made for the "Charge and shoot" gamers. My advice: Stick to BO 1 if you want a decent multiplayer experience.… Expand
  84. Tuggie
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Complete lack of innovation and just a way for Activision to continue to milk a cash cow. Same engine that was already just "alright" when it first came out, absolutely no extra thought put into the multiplayer to balance it, and the campaign is as stupid as ever with rails shooting and over-convulted-never-explaining-anything plot that is extremely disatisfying.

    I absolutely LOVED COD 4.    Complete lack of innovation and just a way for Activision to continue to milk a cash cow. Same engine that was already just "alright" when it first came out, absolutely no extra thought put into the multiplayer to balance it, and the campaign is as stupid as ever with rails shooting and over-convulted-never-explaining-anything plot that is extremely disatisfying.

    I absolutely LOVED COD 4. I thought MW2 was pretty good. Think about this now, MW3 is actually the 9th or 10th COD game if you count Turning Point to come out. People need to suck it up and start playing games that are innovative and aren't lazy half assed games meant to make billions of dollars. I blame every single person for this game getting this far without changes because WE are the ones who buy this game. Glad I'm only renting it.    … Expand
  85. Eros
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    activision is the same modern warfare 2 you just add a mod the game is umbalanced need more fresh air ,try anithing new put a veicle in multiplayer .
  86. Supergrasser
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Though the story seems different, really it's just the same thing, again and again. No new change in graphics, even half of the guns are re-used. It is essentially a DLC for MW2.
  87. danomac_73
    Dec 16, 2011
    1
    COD has not add any new major features since modern warfare. The run and gun style shooting is not realistic. Modern Warfare 3 is a huge disappointment. MW3 is just another reason the COD series is on its downfall.
  88. UrbanSmurf
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    The multiplayer is not as good as Mw2 and although they have fixed some issues such as nube toobing and camping it feels much too similar to black ops to be worth the £45 that they are charging for it, the campaign was not actually that bad but 5 hours just isnt cutting it. If they had actually spent the time to develop this game properly it could really have had been veryThe multiplayer is not as good as Mw2 and although they have fixed some issues such as nube toobing and camping it feels much too similar to black ops to be worth the £45 that they are charging for it, the campaign was not actually that bad but 5 hours just isnt cutting it. If they had actually spent the time to develop this game properly it could really have had been very good but unfortunately it feels like a carbon copy of Black ops with some elements of mw2 in it for the sake of calling it a sequal.
    I have to admit that I'm dissapointed and have already gone back to Mw2. This will be the last cod game that I buy    … Expand
  89. scottysauce
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I have to say I was a huge fan of the previous COD games but this one is just more of the same old thing. I think I'm done with this game from now on and I may have to give Battlefield 3 a try from now on. I sure wish I could get my money back on COD but I will be trading this in for sure ASAP! The Game of the year you must be playing is Uncharted 3 and I'm in love with everything aboutI have to say I was a huge fan of the previous COD games but this one is just more of the same old thing. I think I'm done with this game from now on and I may have to give Battlefield 3 a try from now on. I sure wish I could get my money back on COD but I will be trading this in for sure ASAP! The Game of the year you must be playing is Uncharted 3 and I'm in love with everything about this sweet game.… Expand
  90. Golem25
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for theirActivision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for their customers. This hasn`t bitten them yet, seeing as a lot of COD-players are very, very young. Too young to stand up and say "I will no longer let myself be milked dry like a cow. I will no longer let this company ruin gaming by repackaging the same game over and over again, therefore being a bad example for the rest". And even when the fans are a bit older, they still have ridiculously low standards, considering they like replaying the same broken game, over and over, paying 60 Dollars every year.

    Because of this greediness and laziness, COD MW3 deserves a 0, but I`ll give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games 1 point for the effort.    … Expand
  91. wafelkill
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 was only made to MAKE MONEY!!! Are they serious?!?!BlackOps made 2.500.000.000$!! Where this money go? To develop new amazing engine? No... To improve anything in gameplay? No... So where ours money go? To **** EA corporation! For what BlackUps made this game should be FOR FREE!!My heart is bleeding when i see what happen to ours hobby;( Sad that now everybody wont to makeModern Warfare 3 was only made to MAKE MONEY!!! Are they serious?!?!BlackOps made 2.500.000.000$!! Where this money go? To develop new amazing engine? No... To improve anything in gameplay? No... So where ours money go? To **** EA corporation! For what BlackUps made this game should be FOR FREE!!My heart is bleeding when i see what happen to ours hobby;( Sad that now everybody wont to make money...not games:[â… Expand
  92. Marcoo_PL
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    the same game we got every year, I have sold it already, it is not worth my money. If I would like to play the same game, I would buy CoD 4 for 10 times less money. I promised myself never to buy any more cod until they change engine after playing black ops, I will not do this mistake anymore!!!
  93. Mercarcher
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Normally Map packs for MW2 cost $15, this one costs 4x that amount and has a bug where your profile will be reset when you buy it. My advice, wait till its in the $5 bargain bin.
  94. pre_-cision-_
    Mar 1, 2012
    1
    I cant not fathom how people keeping buying this game over and over. The series is a never ending map pack that comes yearly with minimal at best changes. My problem is the fact this series continues to cater to the mainstream/casual gamer audience. I myself like to turn on a game and compete. COD regardless of the number next to the title is a game that everyone is on a equal playingI cant not fathom how people keeping buying this game over and over. The series is a never ending map pack that comes yearly with minimal at best changes. My problem is the fact this series continues to cater to the mainstream/casual gamer audience. I myself like to turn on a game and compete. COD regardless of the number next to the title is a game that everyone is on a equal playing field at from moment one. With features such as but not limited to aim assist, knife lunging, peer to peer connections, more perks than I can count, kill streaks and overall simplistic gamemodes this is not a competitive game that I could enjoy. Bottom line this games just a cash cow and until we stop buying it the series will never change.… Expand
  95. REDSIPERAS
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    This is just a map pack for modern warfare 2.....and a new campaign.....whoopdy doo....This is enough that that has to be said. ):
  96. PomboMaldito
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    MW3 is terrible in PS3. Activision should has shamed!! Uncharted 3 and BF 3 showed the quality of the PS3 and Activison does a weak conversion or the Microsoft's Money does the difference!!
  97. bittermann
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Really disappointing. There was so much hype for this game, but once you play it, it just feels like a really expensive map pack for COD (insert ver. number here). It doesn't change virtually anything, the graphics, the game play and most of the weapons are the same. This is a series where you could previously see at least a little effort on the part of the developers but now its just aReally disappointing. There was so much hype for this game, but once you play it, it just feels like a really expensive map pack for COD (insert ver. number here). It doesn't change virtually anything, the graphics, the game play and most of the weapons are the same. This is a series where you could previously see at least a little effort on the part of the developers but now its just a money grabbing effort on the publisher. Save your money and purchase BF3..… Expand
  98. Seyton
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    There is no difference from Modern Warfare 2 and this steaming failure of a game. All these official critics should be ashamed for not being able to stand up and say what this game really is, pathetic, boring, see-it-before waste of money.
  99. Deltateam210
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Just as I suspected. An overhyped, copy and paste of Modern Warfare 2. Very disappointing, I'd like to give a higher score but I'm so angry, how could they re-release a game and expect people to pay £39.99? Same graphics, same gameplay, same multiplayer, same everything else.
  100. Tension
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I'm disappointed with this game. You would think, okay nothing is going to be as bad as MW2.. well MW3 is living proof that it is. The texture quality is like 360p, and at rare moments 480p.

    The maps are too compacted. There's no real opportunity for you to set up your equipment without an enemy coming to you within 10 seconds after you placed your equipment down. Within 20 seconds,    I'm disappointed with this game. You would think, okay nothing is going to be as bad as MW2.. well MW3 is living proof that it is. The texture quality is like 360p, and at rare moments 480p.

    The maps are too compacted. There's no real opportunity for you to set up your equipment without an enemy coming to you within 10 seconds after you placed your equipment down. Within 20 seconds, you'll encounter at least 2 to 3 enemies already. The flow of the game is not great.

    They reused the layout design which is pretty sad. On top of that, if anyone here remembers the CoD4 map Pipeline, they reused the building where you can go up and camp. They put that building in one of their single player missions. I have nothing good to say about this game. A waste a money. Go get yourself Skyrim, Saint Rows The Third, Battlefield 3 or even Duke Nukem Forever.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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