Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. G2020
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I for one am tired of being fed the same old tripe year in, year out after being promised so much in the lead up to each game. I have fallen for this rubbish too many times, I've returned my copy of the game and that's the end of Call of Duty for me. Once a superb title that has fallen victim to greed and laziness.

    Save your money and buy something that you haven't already paid for and    I for one am tired of being fed the same old tripe year in, year out after being promised so much in the lead up to each game. I have fallen for this rubbish too many times, I've returned my copy of the game and that's the end of Call of Duty for me. Once a superb title that has fallen victim to greed and laziness.

    Save your money and buy something that you haven't already paid for and played before.    … Expand
  2. themark79
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This game is the same old song and dance. The campaign is like a Michael Bay movie, a lot of special effects but not much substance. MP hasn't changed, I feel like I have been playing the same game since MW1. The COD series desperately needs a new engine and a new direction. Sadly this once great franchise seems to have become the Guitar Hero of shooters. They will milk it into the groundThis game is the same old song and dance. The campaign is like a Michael Bay movie, a lot of special effects but not much substance. MP hasn't changed, I feel like I have been playing the same game since MW1. The COD series desperately needs a new engine and a new direction. Sadly this once great franchise seems to have become the Guitar Hero of shooters. They will milk it into the ground for all it is worth when this game should have been dlc or a $30 expansion.… Expand
  3. jej0584
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    The Sp was not very engaging it was just run from point a 2 point B .. Mp is ok. I had hoped for more . but it is enjoyable . I think they should have put more time in to it ... only 2 player survival is boring i want 4 person
  4. phonomoenal
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I swear to god this is the exact same CoD I have been playing for the last 5 years! Nothing ever seems to change in this game including the predictable and unoriginal plotline. Multiplayer is literally a rehash, very few changes to it except for 2 game modes. People don't spen your money on this greedy developer's game so they can whither away.
  5. omniblue
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It is nearly the same exact game as Call of Duty and I just paid a total of $115 within the last year. This is the same recycled game. At least be innovative like BF3. Think I am bias? Just search online like I should have, perks 90% same, weapons, 90% same, MP maps feel the same. Very unforunate.

    Imagine taking the same route to work and back every day, that is this franchise right now    It is nearly the same exact game as Call of Duty and I just paid a total of $115 within the last year. This is the same recycled game. At least be innovative like BF3. Think I am bias? Just search online like I should have, perks 90% same, weapons, 90% same, MP maps feel the same. Very unforunate.

    Imagine taking the same route to work and back every day, that is this franchise right now with MW3, nothing changed at all. False promises. Can't even play better that it's last installment.

    IGN's reviews are clearly BOUGHT and PAID for. Activision has ruined CoD, do not support this game as I have mistakenly and previously ill-informed.    … Expand
  6. andy_pandy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Quite possibly one of the worst CoDs ever made. Cant even give this points for effort since its clearly a ctrl-c ctrl-v game. all the maps seem to promote obnoxious camping gameplay and some of the guns are still overpowered beyond belief. Unless you're new to the CoD series then I wouldn't even bother with this.
  7. CronoSKev
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First, Glen Schofield, users scores are not suspiciously low.
    Keep in mind that you had more than 1 billions of turnover for selling CODBO.
    I don't think the money was used to make this game. Poor graphic, NO RANKED DEDICATED SERVER, no evolution for the gameplay, short solo, corridors maps only. Upscaling in video settings (shame on you). It's a MW2's map pack, nothing more. What did you    First, Glen Schofield, users scores are not suspiciously low.
    Keep in mind that you had more than 1 billions of turnover for selling CODBO.
    I don't think the money was used to make this game.
    Poor graphic, NO RANKED DEDICATED SERVER, no evolution for the gameplay, short solo, corridors maps only.
    Upscaling in video settings (shame on you).
    It's a MW2's map pack, nothing more.
    What did you do with our money?    … Expand
  8. neiltlawson
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Its a shame so many people have to jump on here and slag off a perfectly good game. People should review a game based on honesty rather than hate. I mean seriously people rating this game like zero or 1??!! Anyway the game is a slight improvement on mw2, its quicker and frantic first player mean the campaign is over in hours. However as people buy the game for MP it simply cant beIts a shame so many people have to jump on here and slag off a perfectly good game. People should review a game based on honesty rather than hate. I mean seriously people rating this game like zero or 1??!! Anyway the game is a slight improvement on mw2, its quicker and frantic first player mean the campaign is over in hours. However as people buy the game for MP it simply cant be beat.

    I would seriously recommend.

    Enjoy and ignore the negative feedback, there cretins    … Expand
  9. DarkShigeru
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Hugely disappointed. I was hoping for something different and fun, but this game is basicy MW2 with brand new maps and new story... Same crap, different name
  10. gspenst
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    after waiting in line from about 7pm to the midnight launch, i ran home, plopped the disc into my xbox, and went to town. the main thing that i was looking forward to doing, was quick scoping. low and behold, the sniping system is now very similar to that of Cod 4 and MW2. the weapons classes are balanced. the gun collection and options will have people spending hours finding the setupafter waiting in line from about 7pm to the midnight launch, i ran home, plopped the disc into my xbox, and went to town. the main thing that i was looking forward to doing, was quick scoping. low and behold, the sniping system is now very similar to that of Cod 4 and MW2. the weapons classes are balanced. the gun collection and options will have people spending hours finding the setup that suits them. the maps are simplified yet overly stunning. from a level designer and environment artist, i feel like this game has been created to be extremely aesthetically pleasing. each map has its own feel to it, its own flow, and its own challenges. however, the maps seem to fall short on the amount of expansive maps seen in MW2. knowing the maps in this game is paramount to succeeding because of the smaller sizes. another drawback that i am seeing so far is poor spawn placement. i spawn too close to opponents or they will randomly spawn withing 3 yards of me. unfortunately, i have been seeing spam after spam of people giving bad reviews for the game. as a majority, i get the feeling that most people are unhappy because they are not playing very well. they are used to the black ops feel of the call of duty series and cannot compensate for the switch over. also, they are used to knowing every corner of the maps and are overwhelmed by the new maps. this people need to learn that becoming good at a video game, and GOOD video game, takes time. not a few days, but weeks of log-time. the style of play differences and the differences that i received from the two companies are explained in my game blog: http://hostelgforce.tumblr.com/

    if you feel differently, please let me know why. i love talking about games and i love making them. A good game designer plays good and bad games, but can explain why they are good or bad.    … Expand
  11. ncramos
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Same thing every year. Just a means to separate gamers (or their parents) from another $60+. Get Uncharted 3, you'll be doing yourself a favor. If you've played call of duty 1 thru 7 you've seen this before. My suggestion to Activision is to space these titles out. Give us something to look forward to and try and innovate beyond new perks and maps. All I know is I would encourage peopleSame thing every year. Just a means to separate gamers (or their parents) from another $60+. Get Uncharted 3, you'll be doing yourself a favor. If you've played call of duty 1 thru 7 you've seen this before. My suggestion to Activision is to space these titles out. Give us something to look forward to and try and innovate beyond new perks and maps. All I know is I would encourage people to let this one go and pick up a quality title like Elder Scrolls, Arkham City, Saints Row 3 ect...… Expand
  12. SubSenix
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is pure crap The graphics are outdated The Multiplayer is broken and designed for Casuals The Weapons sound like Paperguns The maps are smaller than my bathroom The Campaign is 3 Hours long and boring They did copy+paste in a lot of places > 1:1 copy of buildings from CoD4 This game is pure crap and the Justin Bieber of Gaming.No Quality and a bunch of 5 year old casuals behindThis game is pure crap The graphics are outdated The Multiplayer is broken and designed for Casuals The Weapons sound like Paperguns The maps are smaller than my bathroom The Campaign is 3 Hours long and boring They did copy+paste in a lot of places > 1:1 copy of buildings from CoD4 This game is pure crap and the Justin Bieber of Gaming.No Quality and a bunch of 5 year old casuals behind them who don't know it better. For people who want to play a real good FPS there are a lot of alternatives. People rather spend their money on good games for example Skyrim,Uncharted 3,Battlefield 3,Saints Row 3,AssaCreed,Zelda,Import NiNoKuni from Japan or hell even Rayman… Expand
  13. yawalapiti
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I loved this game. The campaign is awesome and the multiplayer better. I have been looking forward to this game for a year and it was well worth the wait. I have always liked the COD franchise especially when they started coming out with the MODERN WARFARE ERA. I look forward to the next chapter in Modern Warfare.

    Not sure why everyone is complaining about the graphics. Their are a bunch    I loved this game. The campaign is awesome and the multiplayer better. I have been looking forward to this game for a year and it was well worth the wait. I have always liked the COD franchise especially when they started coming out with the MODERN WARFARE ERA. I look forward to the next chapter in Modern Warfare.

    Not sure why everyone is complaining about the graphics. Their are a bunch of people who just like to complain out there why can't we just enjoy video games and be grateful that we are able to play them.    … Expand
  14. x_sleepercell_x
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I think it an immature disservice to the hard work of the staff at infinity ward, sledgehammer games, and raven software to simply write off MW3 with a one sentence review, and giving them a zero or a one; chances are you have not even played a few hours of the game yet, or given an opportunity to each of its modes. For those that are willing to invest a little more time, I thinkI think it an immature disservice to the hard work of the staff at infinity ward, sledgehammer games, and raven software to simply write off MW3 with a one sentence review, and giving them a zero or a one; chances are you have not even played a few hours of the game yet, or given an opportunity to each of its modes. For those that are willing to invest a little more time, I think there is a plethora of replay value hidden with the MW3 world. Survival mode is a very welcome addition, not to mention the fun to be had with the standard levels of Spec Ops. Although I would have maybe preferred 4 player for the survival mode, the feeling that is derived from battling it out with just one friend of yours is still very satisfying and has a high replay value. Multiplayer does feel slightly familiar to me, and the maps a little bit too condensed, but the strike packages are a real refreshment, as well as the ability to unlock weapon perks. Every single game it feels like your character is progressing, which is a good feeling overall. I do feel the game really does still need some work though, as the spawning system is still heavily flawed (I don't know how many times an enemy somehow has spawned directly behind me so far); as well as the inability to do simple things like climb onto a car, or any other reachable surfaces. I have been running often times and stopped completely in my tracks because my characters right arm must have bumped into a small object, which is a nuisance. Lag is also a huge issue (unless your able to afford stellar internet), I am supposed to be getting 7-10 MB a second, but in some games the opposing player doesn't even look like they have fired yet on my screen but I magically die and fell like chucking my controller across the room. When I actually do have a solid ping connection, it seems to run like most call of duty games before it. Another minor grip that i feel that black-ops got right, was during objective based matches like domination, when you zoom in inline towards a point, the A, B, or C, should fade out in order allow your field of vision to be unaffected if searching for an enemy. As a final note, the new game modes are fun (kill confirmed and team defender), and a welcome change of pace. I have not played the single player campaign yet, so my comments are more strictly reserved for Spec Ops and Multiplayer. The spawning issues, in my opinion, could be averted if we had a few bigger maps to choose from, as each of them feel slightly too small for my tastes. Though the map size may feel great to the run and gunners, its not for everyone. All in all, I am still satisfied with my purchase, as I have enjoyed the Call of Duty formula since the original Modern Warfare. I own battlefield 3 as well and will go back and forth between these two games depending on what style of combat I want to engage in for the day.… Expand
  15. megantereon
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    WHY isn't there a demo for this game? Because few would pay $60 for this if they knew what they were getting. After the reviews I borrowed it, and decided it was not worth more than $20. So I am returning my unopened pre- order and will get something else. I have MW and MW2 and will continue to enjoy them for the $120 they already cost me. I made the mistake of getting Black Ops andWHY isn't there a demo for this game? Because few would pay $60 for this if they knew what they were getting. After the reviews I borrowed it, and decided it was not worth more than $20. So I am returning my unopened pre- order and will get something else. I have MW and MW2 and will continue to enjoy them for the $120 they already cost me. I made the mistake of getting Black Ops and regret it. i will wait until some of the unhappy gamers sell their game. It will be under $30 before xmass. I'm waiting until it hits $19 which would be a fair price for the qualtiy of this game. For $60 this is a 3.0.… Expand
  16. DwT
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    this is the best call of duty game to date!.. I have no clue why so many people gave this such a low score. they all must work for Dice or have something against the Call of Duty franchise. This game is action packed from start to finish. Every second of this game had me hanging on the edge of my seat!..to give this game anything lower than a 9 is just plain crazy! I would recommendthis is the best call of duty game to date!.. I have no clue why so many people gave this such a low score. they all must work for Dice or have something against the Call of Duty franchise. This game is action packed from start to finish. Every second of this game had me hanging on the edge of my seat!..to give this game anything lower than a 9 is just plain crazy! I would recommend this game to anyone who like action and good story telling. Do yourself a favor if you have any questions about the quality of game, just rent it and see for yourself. I have played every call of duty game that has ever came out and can honestly say that this is the best one yet!.. I can tell you that I will be gladly sinking in a ton of time on this game in the coming months. the only flaw it has is that it is not in 3d yet! Had this game been released in full 3d, i'd of gave it a perfect 10. Great graphics, great flow, great gameplay, not sure what else a game needs to be great. it is rather strange that so many people gave this game such a low score on this site. I use this site as a barometer to measure new games that come out and because of this odd scoring, i doubt that i will give it as much clout as i once did! people need to get their heads out of their a$$'s and open their eyes!...… Expand
  17. chris2892
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    @infinity123, all good game developers take all feedback very seriously, they have failed to use this feedback to develop there game on more than one occasion. Laziness is guaranteed to bring bad reviews and should be used to avoid further upsets.
  18. TaxiTiger
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok, so it's Modern Warfare 2.5 but ask any fan and they'll tell you that's exactly what we wanted. The campaign is as entertaining as ever, multiplayer is improved with the new strike packages and the spec ops missions provide a good co-op experience. However, It is spec ops survival mode that makes this an essential purchase, we all wondered if zombies-with-guns-mode would work and boyOk, so it's Modern Warfare 2.5 but ask any fan and they'll tell you that's exactly what we wanted. The campaign is as entertaining as ever, multiplayer is improved with the new strike packages and the spec ops missions provide a good co-op experience. However, It is spec ops survival mode that makes this an essential purchase, we all wondered if zombies-with-guns-mode would work and boy does it ever, I can't remember the last time I played a game mode with such a big grin on my face, try it and see for yourself!… Expand
  19. origin879
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Yes, this game feels like MW2 with a few tweaks. Yes, the graphics are dated - but you would never know it on the 360, battlefield actually looks much worse than MW3 on consoles (btw, I love BF3 too! :D ). Yes, this is the 'madden' of FPS's. But, let me give an example for my arguement: Counter-Strike is still one of the biggest FPS's in the world - after being out for over ten yearsYes, this game feels like MW2 with a few tweaks. Yes, the graphics are dated - but you would never know it on the 360, battlefield actually looks much worse than MW3 on consoles (btw, I love BF3 too! :D ). Yes, this is the 'madden' of FPS's. But, let me give an example for my arguement: Counter-Strike is still one of the biggest FPS's in the world - after being out for over ten years and never changing the formula. People like the way it feels and they wouldn't want it to change very much, if at all. Modern Warfare is the console version of that formula. It works, not because people are 'mindless drones', but because they love the gameplay and want a fresh look on the formula. New maps, graphical tweaks, and great gameplay could keep this game going for years.

    I could understand that some people are tired of call of duty, that's fine. I never really got into the other games too much - just played them on and off - but I'm having a blast with this game. Gameplay wise, this is by far the best 'feeling' game of the series, the controls just feel right. As for the maps, they are the best ones yet. If you are the type that likes to lay low in a building somewhere in a corner and camp... you might hate these maps. The maps are small and made for fast action. They all have a great 'flow' to them, many different routes to take, and many ways to either put yourself in good position to flank enemies or get out of a bad situation. There's also tons of cover, there's debris/objects everywhere, so there's many different ways to 'play' the areas of a map.

    All in all, an amazing iteration of COD, the best one yet. As you can see from the other reviews on this website, the hatred toward the call of duty franchise is unmatched - as of this writing, there are 863 'negative' reviews with only 215 'positive'... But, there are nearly two million people, just on Xbox Live, playing MW3 online at this very moment.

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  20. joker95
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome game! So sad and a great twist. I love how they combined every loose end together from the first game and the 2nd one. There are some flaws like the incredibly short story but in the end the hype was worth it. Survival mode is my favorite thing in this whole package. It brings that feel from multiplayer and that zombies feel from blacks ops and world at war and i think makes itAwesome game! So sad and a great twist. I love how they combined every loose end together from the first game and the 2nd one. There are some flaws like the incredibly short story but in the end the hype was worth it. Survival mode is my favorite thing in this whole package. It brings that feel from multiplayer and that zombies feel from blacks ops and world at war and i think makes it better. With its own incredible ranking system it seems that no matter what i do, im always upgrading and it feels great. Spec ops is still hard and still more of the same just with different missions. Multiplayer really refreshes from the previous installments and it really is good. I love how every class has its own killstreaks and also the gun are very balanced. One other thing I other loved is the game modes and how to customize them!… Expand
  21. carton_RAR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Un reprise, de reprise, de reprise, de reprise... Un conseil, restez au bon vieux Call Of Duty Modern warfare.. et Gardez vos Tunes pour ASSASSIN'S CREED : REVELATION!!!!!

    Tellement Monotone....
  22. Boiling_baron
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    I enjoyed the gameplay (even though there were no "gotcha" moments) and better than average storyline. Voice acting was great. Multiplayer seemed to be about the same as previous iterations. IMHO, a fun and solid game, even if it doesn't go to "11".
  23. Clown_Prince
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I give MW3 a 9. MW3 is an extremely beautiful game, not as "cartoonish" as Black Ops was. Everything in the game from the characters, to the weapons, to the environment is visually stunning. The sound in MW3 is just as good as the visuals. All of the weapons seem to have a more unique and realistic sound. I was also impressed with some of the new weapon customizations, which werent asI give MW3 a 9. MW3 is an extremely beautiful game, not as "cartoonish" as Black Ops was. Everything in the game from the characters, to the weapons, to the environment is visually stunning. The sound in MW3 is just as good as the visuals. All of the weapons seem to have a more unique and realistic sound. I was also impressed with some of the new weapon customizations, which werent as elaborate in some areas as Black Ops, but still great. The new multiplayer game modes are a welcomed addition to say the least. I did find that there were some "glitches" with certain things , such as the knifing, but its still overall extremely fluid. The story mode was fun to play through and quite interesting to see it all come together from the beginning to now . My only gripe is that the story mode was extremely short, between 3.5 to 4 hours depending on how you play. But lets face it, who buys a Call of Duty game anymore for the story ? Everything now is multiplayer, which is why I was so pleased with the story that they did do. Even on a primarily multiplayer game , they still took the time and energy to put together a great story, which I appreciate. So far the maps on multiplayer are decent, but nothing to thrill about. I definately look forward to the map packs to see what else they add to it all. Overall I love the game, with only a few shortcomings its definately another great leap forward in the COD progression.… Expand
  24. Keynee
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How can people be so blind?
  25. Skullbusta
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I don't get it, this is the exact same thing I purchased two years ago when it was called Modern Warfare 2. I played through the campaign and was shocked that it was shorter than Black Ops, but then again; I'm the idiot for paying $60 for the same game I bought last year and the year before. Seriously, there isn't enough new content here to warrant the purchase. Please, do NOT make theI don't get it, this is the exact same thing I purchased two years ago when it was called Modern Warfare 2. I played through the campaign and was shocked that it was shorter than Black Ops, but then again; I'm the idiot for paying $60 for the same game I bought last year and the year before. Seriously, there isn't enough new content here to warrant the purchase. Please, do NOT make the same mistake I did. This is the final Call of Duty game I will ever play.… Expand
  26. sponge4321
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    awesome game if you like action and shooters. You feel like your getting constantly rewarded in the multiplayer aspect and the single player campaign is like a summer blockbuster with amazing set piece moments that will make you double take at the sheer scale of them. If your looking for more of a realistic shooter or a more tactical one then you may want to look elsewhere such asawesome game if you like action and shooters. You feel like your getting constantly rewarded in the multiplayer aspect and the single player campaign is like a summer blockbuster with amazing set piece moments that will make you double take at the sheer scale of them. If your looking for more of a realistic shooter or a more tactical one then you may want to look elsewhere such as Battlefield 3. But where MW3 lacks in realism it massively advances in fun, you can end up playing hours on end when your battling with your friends and the controls are easy to pick up but multiplayer may take a bit of practice before you start to hit the high killstreaks. Overall its a fun game, easy to play and one the best shooters on the market. You won't be disappointing.… Expand
  27. BobbyCockit
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is Modern Warfare 2. This is the exact same game as MW2 which was released over 2 years ago. Except now you have even worse perks and maps. They didn't even bother to change the menus. This game is literally a cut/paste job so sheeple can feed Bobby Kotick's dick. If you truly want to give your money to Activision, buy this rehash. Meanwhile I rather play Battlefield 3.
  28. HerpDaddy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think it's ridiculous that so many people are putting out so many negative reviews. Is the game perfect? Of course not! There is always things any developer can do better. How could they possibly quench everyone's thirst. Have they done a great job on this game? ABSOLUTELY! I am new to Call of Duty with Black Ops being the first time I dived in head first. There are things inI think it's ridiculous that so many people are putting out so many negative reviews. Is the game perfect? Of course not! There is always things any developer can do better. How could they possibly quench everyone's thirst. Have they done a great job on this game? ABSOLUTELY! I am new to Call of Duty with Black Ops being the first time I dived in head first. There are things in every game that need to be fixed and to give out ZERO scores on this game is absurd. It's a war game! To be realistic means that maps need to be challenging to find sniper spots and hiding spots. I read reviews about a flowing map???!!!??? REALLY? Are you stupid? Just play the game and have fun instead of complaining about every silly little thing. The developers have come up with many different ways to enjoy countless hours of fun. I personally enjoyed the Survival mode (even by myself) for about an hour while getting completely bombarded by countless waves of enemies. My heart was pounding and I had fun. Go do the same!… Expand
  29. JonSmackenrow
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Lets start with the cons. This game is not as good as Crysis 2. Lets just get that out of the way. If all the losers that gave these game a 1 would play Crysis 2 or Killzone 3 or Portal 2, then those games would have sold. As it is haters gonna hate, and Players gonna play. Secondly I am still not a big fan of the strike packages and quick scoping and Drew Brees accuracy when throwing aLets start with the cons. This game is not as good as Crysis 2. Lets just get that out of the way. If all the losers that gave these game a 1 would play Crysis 2 or Killzone 3 or Portal 2, then those games would have sold. As it is haters gonna hate, and Players gonna play. Secondly I am still not a big fan of the strike packages and quick scoping and Drew Brees accuracy when throwing a gernada. 3. Not a fan that in multi-player the 2 factions look the same. Pros. You war with someone in Spec Ops, around level 25 insistent friendship. 2ndly Gun on gun feels dang good. Single player has a lot of variety. It is a good rump. And there are no bugs that I can see, something I can not say about Crysis 2. Don't trust the Occupy-Metacritic-Crowd.… Expand
  30. Infinity21
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Looking at these reviews I had to respond. I believe what we have here is the Walmart syndrome where people hate you soley because your successful and they find reasons to hate you. Yes MW3 doesn't change its overall formula but it in no way has to and I doubt it would be as successful if it did. When it comes to The single player campagn is amazing and it does exactly what one wouldLooking at these reviews I had to respond. I believe what we have here is the Walmart syndrome where people hate you soley because your successful and they find reasons to hate you. Yes MW3 doesn't change its overall formula but it in no way has to and I doubt it would be as successful if it did. When it comes to The single player campagn is amazing and it does exactly what one would expect from the series. New beautiful environments, tight controls, and new additions to your arsenal. The multiplayer is just as amazing. They have really added some major improvements. Now your rounds can get recorded and you can save the recordings and upload them for bragging rights. They also have made it easier to join a match with your friends which is a major plus. I won't go to in depth with this review because I don't want to spoil it but PLEASE don't listen to the other reviews. Theres a reason why MW3 does as well as it does and this game deserves the sales and recognition it gets. As they say it gets lonley at the top.

    Negatives- They took out some of the killstreaks like nuke. That was a major disapointment it really gave you something to strive for.
    They need a brush enviroment for snipping.    … Expand
  31. ryusan
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, bad number.serie. Very big deception !! Call of duty Modern Warfare 2.1 not 2.5 ! Fifa MW3 annual..
  32. RadekSpi
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
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  33. FrancoElTanque
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes: -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked. -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's    I would give this game an 8 if it was simply as good as the previous versions, but I got to be honest it's not.

    My Gripes:

    -The maps are uninspired and too small in comparison to previous installments. Sniping should be pretty much overlooked.

    -The control sensitivity is not precise enough. At the lowest setting, I can barely turn my view. Just an adjustment above that and it's extremely sensitive, making it hard to aim. I never had this problem on MW2 or Black Ops. There definately needs to be some fine tuning.

    -Running around feels as though I'm skating on ice. Never got this feeling in the older games.

    -Character models look too similar. At one point, I'm running around in a map where both my teammates and enemies are wearing grey uniforms that look nearly identical.

    The game definitely feels like a poorly done DLC and I'm already wanting to sell it and put the money toward Skyrim. I've been playing CoD for years now and I always found it to be a superior game to Battlefield, until now. Go buy that instead if you want a great multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  34. Moikyp
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Expectations were not met at all. This game is SO bad its unplayable and already on ebay by me. The campaign is a HORRIBLE story and barely followable. The graphics are great, that's it but they are even bad in a cartoony type way. The Multiplayer is really where this fails SO BAD. ITS cramped, at hyperspeed, childish and insulting to anyone who wants to play a challenging game. BAdExpectations were not met at all. This game is SO bad its unplayable and already on ebay by me. The campaign is a HORRIBLE story and barely followable. The graphics are great, that's it but they are even bad in a cartoony type way. The Multiplayer is really where this fails SO BAD. ITS cramped, at hyperspeed, childish and insulting to anyone who wants to play a challenging game. BAd graphics in MP, Horrible life expectancy good or bad player, the guns are cheap, the sound is amateur and its so clear this is just a cash cow. I can hear the execs saying just get something out and never checked it. Seriously compare this to BF3 or Uncharted3 for art, graphics, insight, the environment of play, the maturity level, the quality of gameplay and everything. MW3 tops out as one of the worst buys I have made for my PS3 yet. MOH Airborne was awesome compared to this. Seriously, if it had a MP worth anything, I'd still be playing. So bad, SOOOOOO BAd. 1/10… Expand
  35. Mainsy27
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A 2.3 average rating is a joke. This is much of the same with better balanced gameplay. Cod is renowned for its smooth solid gameplay and mw3 is no different. They have weighed up graphics and frames per second and have got this spot on. If it's not broken, don't fix it! Great addition to the cod franchise!!!
  36. abra
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Please stop say , it's Mw2 . 5 ! MW3 it's an exelent game ! .. In French version , the voice are amaizing! It's better than Black Ops ! I'm sure 50 % who vote for Mw3 are Battlefield 3 Fanboy ! And their juste come here for kill Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3
  37. Marduk
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty... Such a great series of games which brought whole new level to FPS type of games. Thanks to CoD the shooters look like they look. So where is the problem??

    The problem is the technology. Activision didn't invest any money since CoD 2 to develop new engine (Yes Since CoD 2 its the same engine slightly modified), they managed to improve it up to CoD 4 but then they reached    Call of Duty... Such a great series of games which brought whole new level to FPS type of games. Thanks to CoD the shooters look like they look. So where is the problem??

    The problem is the technology. Activision didn't invest any money since CoD 2 to develop new engine (Yes Since CoD 2 its the same engine slightly modified), they managed to improve it up to CoD 4 but then they reached limit of it. Did they bother to develop new one? No. Since that time nothing changed. Same animations of characters, weapons and look of maps. They are trying to blind us through doing stuff like replacing zombies with 2 player co-op, new game mode and few new weapons model, but that's all. If you are going to get that game prepare for disappointment. Activision managed to sink all the way to the bottom of the sea one of the best FPS series in history of video games - Well done! From the king to the street beggar. I think it's time for CoD to retire for couple of years and come up with something new. Single player - stopping WW3 sounds great, you have the same characters (that didn't die) from previous version of MW. Map design is simple - get from point A to point B. Don't worry you won't get lost on the way. Guess why... CoD1 offered several different paths to reach objective and that's what should be restored! I don't care about fancy explosions!

    Multiplayer - its just map pack for MW2.

    Conclusion? Get different game because this one is worth only half of it's current price...    … Expand
  38. spar
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Well I waited, went to the midnight release...and so far...I am really enjoying the game. Fine, its not as pretty as Battlefield 3, but its still fast and fun. I see people complaining about the lack of improvement of game mechanics...well I say if it aint broke why fix it. As far as the story being hard to follow....I had no trouble maybe people need to have their ADD addressed. The gameWell I waited, went to the midnight release...and so far...I am really enjoying the game. Fine, its not as pretty as Battlefield 3, but its still fast and fun. I see people complaining about the lack of improvement of game mechanics...well I say if it aint broke why fix it. As far as the story being hard to follow....I had no trouble maybe people need to have their ADD addressed. The game play doesnt always fit my particular style but thats ok...I'll learn to run around like crazy haha, I'm sure I'll devise a strategy, its all about adapting folks. The characters in the game are memorable and Im glad to see how it all works out(when I get to the end that is haha) Oh and a game shouldnt be judged by mp alone, I judge it more on story mode personally, if it has a crap story then who cares. I refused to play Battlefield 2 for 8 months after I got it cause I hated the story. Medal of Honor= awesome and the same with the MW stories so far.… Expand
  39. sinister24
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    completely broken it takes, constantly get the error, lost connection to server when trying to play a MP game it takes me around 1 hour to get into a game and then when the next map change i lose connection again and have to do it all over again, this game will be traded in tomorrow, p.s i know the problem isnt on my end as i have tried it on both mine and my fathers ps3 with the samecompletely broken it takes, constantly get the error, lost connection to server when trying to play a MP game it takes me around 1 hour to get into a game and then when the next map change i lose connection again and have to do it all over again, this game will be traded in tomorrow, p.s i know the problem isnt on my end as i have tried it on both mine and my fathers ps3 with the same results, and also me other 30+ games work fine including previous cod titles, since this doesnt work for me im scoring it a 0… Expand
  40. implotion
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I dont know what it is. But it seems that I have played this game year after year. I always liked the single player. But it sucked on the lengt. It sucked of all the glitches. It looked many time out dated. And there was not a good story in there. Multiplayer is just like blackops, mw2. mw1 with some improvements. But not as much good of a spec ops mode ass mw2. it did nor live up to the hype.
  41. Felren
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I kind of expected the same game over and over with guitar hero. However with a shooter I didn't expect the same game copy/pasted with a 60$ price tag. However that's what I bought, thinking critic reviews actually meant something. Save your money, this is just Activision cashing out at the expense of their player base.
  42. itsmillertime75
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is a great game. Follows the story and continues to improve upon Cod and the games they produce. I purchased and play because I like the genre of game and find it to be fun and exciting. The campaign is the campaign. Now a days unless its a RPG the main focus I believe is on multiplayer. Campaign graphics are great gameplay and controls are what to be expected if not improved overThis is a great game. Follows the story and continues to improve upon Cod and the games they produce. I purchased and play because I like the genre of game and find it to be fun and exciting. The campaign is the campaign. Now a days unless its a RPG the main focus I believe is on multiplayer. Campaign graphics are great gameplay and controls are what to be expected if not improved over MW2. Multiplayer is great fun and appears to be very balanced. My only wish would be the weapons system be more like black ops I prefer to pick and choose the weapons I want to use my way. But adding the proficiencies does add a lot to it. Overall great game and the people who are haters are just being haters. If you like the COD games you will like this game. If you don't like them you won't like it. Thanks.… Expand
  43. EternalGamer2
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The critical praise for this game kind of demonstrates how bankrupt the backbone of game journalists are. They are too afraid to call something out if it costs a lot of money to make and has really good production values. Make no mistake: MW3 still has great production values. The explosions are nice and the graphics are great. But it is also nearly completely lacking in new ideas.The critical praise for this game kind of demonstrates how bankrupt the backbone of game journalists are. They are too afraid to call something out if it costs a lot of money to make and has really good production values. Make no mistake: MW3 still has great production values. The explosions are nice and the graphics are great. But it is also nearly completely lacking in new ideas. This is the same game you played many times before and the single player is more on rails than ever before. If you buy these games just as a "yearly update" like a sports game, you might find it totally acceptable, but anyone who is actually looking for a fresh experience, there is none to be had.… Expand
  44. TheJLC
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Copy-paste of a previous title. Not impressed one bit. Some aspects may be fun, however, it gets old fast as it feels completely like it's previous title.
  45. treetoon
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    **** game don't buy. Generic and boring SP, (same as the last two cods), do yourself a favor and get cod4, only one worth it. Multiplayer is **** to, it's the same pile of **** in mw2 and bo all over again. Since they release a new cod game every year (new cod in 2012 btw) they might as well call them by years. Next Call of **** 2012.
    No but seriously, it's a Michael Bay movie with great    **** game don't buy. Generic and boring SP, (same as the last two cods), do yourself a favor and get cod4, only one worth it. Multiplayer is **** to, it's the same pile of **** in mw2 and bo all over again. Since they release a new cod game every year (new cod in 2012 btw) they might as well call them by years. Next Call of **** 2012.
    No but seriously, it's a Michael Bay movie with great effects with a **** story and the gameplay sucks, did I mention that? // Not trolling just cba to think up and write a proper review as it wont make a difference, kids who think they're pro and guys who think the game is good cause of the effects will love it and you'll pretty much be standing there looking them straight in the eyes giving them a sci face to how much fail they are, and the sad part is they won't ever realize how much this game sucks. I mean, not even Activisions President realizes how ****ty it's ****tyness is.

    Dear Activision, stop publishing the same games, you made one good game, Call of Duty 4, a game that deserves every fame it has, but after that don't just make the same game, we want something new. Final thought:
    We wanted players to have not more of the same but more of the new - Gabe Newell    … Expand
  46. kennofolds
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    WOW, im not sure what people were expecting when they purchased the game. I got what I expected and am enjoying the new maps, new killstreak system and the continuation of the story in single player. Not sure why people are giving this game a 0. Were you expecting Zelda or something? I am giving this a 10 to counter all the unjustified hate I am reading below.
  47. codizzle3000
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    fantastic. if you like mw1 and 2 this is pretty much the same but with little improvements that make it even more fantastic. the multiplayer is soo fun plus the new survival mode is intensity in ten cities.
  48. Jmarxer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Honestly, I thought this entry was going to be weak, as I really enjoyed Black Ops and half of IW's staff had booked after the Zampella/West incident, but after picking it up, I am pleasantly surprised with how complete of a package it is. I'm not some troller thats gonna hate on BF3 or this game, but the arcade pacing of the multiplayer has always worked well for me. Sure, it may have aHonestly, I thought this entry was going to be weak, as I really enjoyed Black Ops and half of IW's staff had booked after the Zampella/West incident, but after picking it up, I am pleasantly surprised with how complete of a package it is. I'm not some troller thats gonna hate on BF3 or this game, but the arcade pacing of the multiplayer has always worked well for me. Sure, it may have a "been there and done that feel", but so do most summer blockbusters, and we still head to the theater, the only real complaint I have is that Activision is going to far with the damn map packs, sure they are trying to nickel and dime every player, but to try to pull a fast one with a game subscription, not a fan Activision, not a fan.… Expand
  49. Agoge
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Blame the greedy publishers for trying to cut corners and not keep promises, they fired the core group of talented developers thinking they could just reinvent with cheaper labor and this is what you get, a game with little imagination, awful multiplayer maps, no flow and nothing original.
  50. Brasilnolan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a rehash and its pretty much solidifying the fact that gaming is dying. Every year expect more and more of these things to come out, receive inflated scores by paid off reviewers, and for them to break all sorts of retail records. COD is the new Madden of our time, only difference is it changes even less between installments.
  51. Jon_The_Don
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Overhyped, rehashed, uninspired, and completely devoid of innovation, this new entry into Activision's franchise treads no new ground, ventures forth no new ideas, and clings in obvious desperation to the hope that multiplayer is the driving force of the industry. And yet, their lack of creativity has struck a chord with the public, allowing their transparent money-grubbing attempts toOverhyped, rehashed, uninspired, and completely devoid of innovation, this new entry into Activision's franchise treads no new ground, ventures forth no new ideas, and clings in obvious desperation to the hope that multiplayer is the driving force of the industry. And yet, their lack of creativity has struck a chord with the public, allowing their transparent money-grubbing attempts to certify Modern Warfare 3 as the most profitable entertainment product ever made.

    Upon starting the campaign, one quickly realises that to get the fullest experience from their 'storytelling', one must switch off their brain and allow the mindless military drivel and incessant explosions to witter away at one's overall IQ. Again, the team try to invoke controversy through shocking scenes (a la the infamous â    … Expand
  52. MisterD
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." This has been the general approach regarding development of the Call of Duty series for the past few years, and it still remains true for Modern Warfare 3. The campaign is as you would expect from the Call of Duty series; a short, action packed, enjoyable but rather forgettable experience. The overall spectacle flare from Modern Warfare 2 returns and the"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." This has been the general approach regarding development of the Call of Duty series for the past few years, and it still remains true for Modern Warfare 3. The campaign is as you would expect from the Call of Duty series; a short, action packed, enjoyable but rather forgettable experience. The overall spectacle flare from Modern Warfare 2 returns and the story is slightly easier to follow, but just as forgettable over all. Spec Ops Mode also makes a return, with short missions that can be completed with a friend or on your own, with a few exceptions. These missions take some of the more memorable moments of the campaign and tweaks them up to make them even more intense. This time a new mode titled Spec Ops Survival has been added. This mode is similar to the horde mode of other game you may have played such as Halo and Gears of War. Surviving wave after wave of varying enemy types with a large variety of weapons and air support options across all the multiplayer maps, whether alone or with a friend it is always intense and insanely fun. Now, onto the main reason why this game exists, competitive online multiplayer. This remains largely the same as it was in Modern Warfare 2, but with a few new tweaks to the formula. There is less of a focus on killstreak rewards with the implementation of different types of strike packages. Assault contains the usual kill steaks that have been included in previous COD games. Support contains mostly non-lethal rewards that benefit the team overall, these rewards do require kills in order to earn them, but the count does not restart every time you die. Finally, there is the specialisation package that acts the same way as the Assault killstreak, but grants a new perk to your class instead of giving a new killstreak reward. The maps themselves aren't the strongest they've been in the series, but most of them have a nice flow during objective based game modes and none of them are god-awful. Overall, Modern Warfare 3 recycles a lot of old material from it's predecessor, but overall it is a strong package, and with the amount of multiplayer game modes and the almost infinite replay of Spec Ops Survival, you do get your money's worth from it. TL/DR: A refined version of the COD formula, don't expect to see any true innovation. Overall, a solid package.… Expand
  53. Gups
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The game is excellent, a campaign frantic and addictive multiplayer even to say who enjoyed the previous series, they will surely enjoy MW3. The only thing that sin is the graphics, they could have built a new engine for the game, just will not earn top marks for this reason but the game itself will remain a reference for the quality that the game offers.
  54. Dufase19089
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 was clearly a 60 dollar mappack to MW2 and it borrowed heavily from Black Ops. It's great in it's own right- the fact that people would annually dish out 60 dollars for the same rehashed game, and, all in all, it is good, basic, arcade fun. It will sell over 10 million. Im not a troll. Im just frustrated at how they release a new COD game every year...speaking of which they haveMW3 was clearly a 60 dollar mappack to MW2 and it borrowed heavily from Black Ops. It's great in it's own right- the fact that people would annually dish out 60 dollars for the same rehashed game, and, all in all, it is good, basic, arcade fun. It will sell over 10 million. Im not a troll. Im just frustrated at how they release a new COD game every year...speaking of which they have already announced a new game for next year -____-… Expand
  55. wafumeth21
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The campaign was short. Its story was so generic that even a retarded child can make it. The graphics is worse than CoD4. The sounds are just recycled junk from old CoD all guns sounds like a toy gun. Its streak system become from worst to worstser(i know there's no such word). To make it simple. This game is a joke. Its a CoD4 DLC.. And Cod4 is much better. Save your money and buy other games.
  56. para1003
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Imagine that Michael Bay did not stop at just one Pearl Harbour movie but now has made a 3rd and asks you for 60â
  57. GrayFox663
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehicle's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain experience. The visuals are still comparable to my PlayStation 2, voice acting and sound ofModern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehicle's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain experience. The visuals are still comparable to my PlayStation 2, voice acting and sound of weaponry lack any realness in the game. There really is nothing new that this Game does that makes it worth the plastic it uses.… Expand
  58. badi75
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    bonjour excusez moi mais mw3 c est une merde vous avez trop pensez a largent des bonus de merde et des maps de merde on s est fait avoir en plus de ca vous voulez qu on paye les dlc grosse arnaque !!!
  59. asdasd16
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A game we've already seen. This is just a rehashed MW2. Enjoy buying your MW2 maps again and again. It's really saddening to see companies like this releasing the same game over and over again, with almost nothing new. Same graphics, same sounds, same gameplay. Maybe it's time to try doing something new?
  60. pichudo100
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Masterpiece. So it's an expensive map-pack? Correct. However you won't find more people online playing a game with a more solid foundation and set of mechanics. Shame? Yes. Could they have done more? Yes x2. Is it still going to keep you hooked for months? Yes x3.
  61. jmoney3318
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm unsure as to why so many people are rating this game bad. Just completeing the Campaign last night i was on the edge of my chair the whole way through, Though the Veteran Difficulty could of been more challenging, the guns are a fantastic upgrade from previous games. Graphics seem to be the same as previous titles. But all in all the story was great and the gameplay had me feel like iI'm unsure as to why so many people are rating this game bad. Just completeing the Campaign last night i was on the edge of my chair the whole way through, Though the Veteran Difficulty could of been more challenging, the guns are a fantastic upgrade from previous games. Graphics seem to be the same as previous titles. But all in all the story was great and the gameplay had me feel like i was right in the action myself. Cannot vouche for online play yet, as i havent jumped into that gameplay yet so i can't give my review on that. I'm sure it will be just like the previous games with different maps and guns and style play and keep everyone occupied for months to come. All in all i love the game and glad i have it to add to my collection.… Expand
  62. pearljamfan32
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This game is MUCH better then anyone on here is saying. its a FPS so what do you expect. if your playing on PS3 or Xbox or playing a game that is built for a system and ported to PC you cant expect graphics to be that much better. yes, the graphics could be better then they are but not a whole lot. these systems(PS3,Xbox) are pretty much maxed out on what they can do. the systems areThis game is MUCH better then anyone on here is saying. its a FPS so what do you expect. if your playing on PS3 or Xbox or playing a game that is built for a system and ported to PC you cant expect graphics to be that much better. yes, the graphics could be better then they are but not a whole lot. these systems(PS3,Xbox) are pretty much maxed out on what they can do. the systems are outdated and need to be replaced so people need to remember that. people need to remember that this is a "reality" based FPS. you cant change that a whole lot and with the success of MW2 why would you want to change it a whole lot. why changes formula that makes a TON of money? yes, i admit this game was way over hyped but so is most games. when i buy a game i don't base it off of hype. If you buy a game because of hype you shouldn't be playing games. plus, my feeling is that most people that sit down to write a review is to bash it. from the looks of it hundreds of thousands of people enjoy the game judging by how many people were online last night. as for the campaign, if you buy a multi-player FPS for the campaign im sorry. by now you must know that these developers are more focused on the online play cause that's were the money is.… Expand
  63. xXDarkGabrielXx
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I'm Spanish and here the people who know about FPS are disappointed with MW3 the same thing over and over every year. Sincerely, a company that doesn't listen the users not worth that people buy their game.
    It's frustrating that a company that earns a thousand times more than the cost to make a game doesn't improve their game. Far better B3.
  64. Flex317
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Is the the greatest game to have ever come out, probably not. But it is by far the most fun i have had on a shooter recently. I have played BF3 and did not like it. I like the new modes, and look of the game. Also if it ain't broke why fix it? There was nothing wrong with the previous MW series! Not sure if all these 0's and 1's are just people trolling and hating on the developers. AtIs the the greatest game to have ever come out, probably not. But it is by far the most fun i have had on a shooter recently. I have played BF3 and did not like it. I like the new modes, and look of the game. Also if it ain't broke why fix it? There was nothing wrong with the previous MW series! Not sure if all these 0's and 1's are just people trolling and hating on the developers. At least these Developers are not like Capcom, release same versions of 1 game 3 times a year! WTF is that!! i.e. (Street Fighter IV)??? I love this game, all my buddies actually love it. A 10 for Fun!!… Expand
  65. Anthony3000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game is more of the same what they did was a fusion of black ops and mw2 these people have no creativity'm not going to buy another cod game developers and asking people to vote for the game as one is going to give good reviews to a game that is the same
  66. Vyx
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    For me, this is the first CoD I've ever owned, I played a bit of MW2 with some friends the weekend before this release. Yes, they are pretty much the same, I haven't touched the MP, because I don't care for it, I have other games for that, I can't stand the campaign, very boring. But Special Ops, that is the main reason I got the game, for my self to play with friends or alone if I want.For me, this is the first CoD I've ever owned, I played a bit of MW2 with some friends the weekend before this release. Yes, they are pretty much the same, I haven't touched the MP, because I don't care for it, I have other games for that, I can't stand the campaign, very boring. But Special Ops, that is the main reason I got the game, for my self to play with friends or alone if I want. Maybe it is just another map pack-esque game, but it works despite it's flaws for what I wanted.… Expand
  67. hoodlum91
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best modern warfare game. The visuals are definitely much better than its prequel modern warfare 2. You just can't stop playing this game, as it pushes in copious amounts of adrenaline which you never get from any other game out there. The game-play is better, cinematics improved. More and more guns. What else do you need from a classic first person shooter like MW fromThis is by far the best modern warfare game. The visuals are definitely much better than its prequel modern warfare 2. You just can't stop playing this game, as it pushes in copious amounts of adrenaline which you never get from any other game out there. The game-play is better, cinematics improved. More and more guns. What else do you need from a classic first person shooter like MW from Activision.… Expand
  68. Thenewbeat76
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The game is awesome. The campaign is unbelievable and the new multiplayer is a great new twist. Most of these bad reviews are coming from people that don't even enjoy the CoD franchise. If you loved MW2, get this game. The reason there are so many bad user reviews is because the true fans are too busy playing it right now.
  69. tomoeire
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    COD Elite: I paid $60 for something that doesn't work, its not that its glitchy or buggy, it quite simply does not work at all. My nephew is 15 and bought Elite with his own money, on XBL with his own account, and AFTER he paid, it told him he was too young to use this service......WHAT THE HELL. He isn't even entitled to a refund, basically he paid $60 to be then told, "thanks for yourCOD Elite: I paid $60 for something that doesn't work, its not that its glitchy or buggy, it quite simply does not work at all. My nephew is 15 and bought Elite with his own money, on XBL with his own account, and AFTER he paid, it told him he was too young to use this service......WHAT THE HELL. He isn't even entitled to a refund, basically he paid $60 to be then told, "thanks for your money kid, but you can't use this service". It is a complete scam, plain and simple, its fraud to accept payment, refuse entry to the service, and then refuse to refund. I am in no doubt that this practise is illegal, and something needs to be done to rectify the situation, I don't even care about the game anymore, it could be the best game ever (its not, its mediocre at best), and none of it would matter, due to the fraudulent activities concerning Elite, by allowing minors to pay for the service without informing them that they are not able to access it. Any one with 2 braincells can see that it should be the other way around. i.e. A kid tries to pay for Elite, and an error message pops up saying "cannot accept payment due to account being under-age". NOT the other way around. This is quite clearly done on purpose to try and trick kids into paying for something they can't use. DISGRACEFUL, DISGRACEFUL, DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT… Expand
  70. gamingvet81
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Developers, stop being lazy and make a new engine! Stop using the 60 fps to justify why youâ
  71. T4GARRETT
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    3 hour campaign glad I only rented it to see the conclusion of the series. Apart from that there is nothing new here kids, move on.

    I had more fun playing DNF
  72. Cr0w_
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    all the people that are voting negative, what you are doing is wrong! i bet you didn't even buy the game, so... why ruined for the rest?! If you want to vote buy it then say what you have to say.
    For the game itself i play it for its multplayer because i really love this kind of multiplayer, the campaing i see it as a training ground to check all the weapons.
  73. Humpernator
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love all the negative reviews! It would be much higher if everyone who is playing the game stopped to review the game on here. I am playing it and love it. A lot like MW2 but by adding weapon proficiency, strike packages and new guns and a few new attachments, this game will be played by me for the next few months at least. The strike packages really even out the game, giving killI love all the negative reviews! It would be much higher if everyone who is playing the game stopped to review the game on here. I am playing it and love it. A lot like MW2 but by adding weapon proficiency, strike packages and new guns and a few new attachments, this game will be played by me for the next few months at least. The strike packages really even out the game, giving kill streaks to those who contribute to the match besides just kills.… Expand
  74. arevoir
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Absolutely awful. The graphics are horrible, the sound is even worse, the movement just looks ridiculous, and the game play feels boring and rushed. If you already have any other call of duty game, save your money. This is the same exact thing with the same exact graphics and game play.
  75. MrButtburn1
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow what a disappointment, two years in development and that's what we get. I'm sorry to say the almighty dollar has taken over. Activisions greed for money killed the cod series. And now how can Activision get more money faster than shipping sub par games, let's introduce cod elite and take another half a billion dollars from gamers for something that has no use.
  76. Bossuk
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score    A lot of negative reviewers are stating this is exactly the same as MW2, and in all honesty, I agree with them. It does make me wonder what the developers have spent the last 2 years doing as the graphics, models and guns are all identical to last time.
    However, saying that, it is still MW and if you liked playing the 1st and 2nd installment then this will be just the same.
    To give a score of 0 to this because of the similarity to previous incarnations is childish to say the least. It is MW, if you liked 2 then you'll like this, simple. It is still a great game, easy to pick up and play, the new maps are very much in favour of the running around like a headless chicken variety, so tactically, your options are very limited, but as a way to waste an hour or so with some mindless carnage, it certainly delivers.
    And it is better than BF3...unfortunately.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. bucket415
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The game itself is just okay (graphics, new perk system, etc). The connection and hit detection is terrible. The game is broken at its most basic level. I have a 25 down and 3 up internet connection. I don't have this problem with other games. Just Black Ops and now MW3. I am a firm believer that their new stat tracking (now COD Elite) and theater mode is causing the lag. The dataThe game itself is just okay (graphics, new perk system, etc). The connection and hit detection is terrible. The game is broken at its most basic level. I have a 25 down and 3 up internet connection. I don't have this problem with other games. Just Black Ops and now MW3. I am a firm believer that their new stat tracking (now COD Elite) and theater mode is causing the lag. The data is constantly uploading, even during the game, causing lag and ruining the game. They could have easily gone to a slightly longer intermission and uploaded everything at that time. The PS3 Warhawk, which came out in 2007, records tons of obscure statistics all game long and they are uploaded after the match, during intermission.

    The maps are very bad. Too small, someone always behind you. Its no fun to do things right and get shot in the back anyway.

    I was hoping for MW2 connection and hit detection, as that was Black Ops biggest problems. I was looking forward to a more balanced version of MW2 and what we got was a mix of MW2 and BLOPs. Heavy on the bad connection. So I am done with the COD franchise. You just lost a guy that purchased every Call of Duty game ever, every map / expansion pack ever. You can shove "Iron Wolf" up your ass Mr. K. I hope Activision goes out of business. Selling junk like this...you should be ashamed. The reason your Metacritic score is so low isn't suspicious. It's because your game sucks.    … Expand
  79. ManOfHokuto
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I still cannot understand how people are actually dumb enough to buy the exact same game every year again. Even error messages of MW3 are talking about MW2, that's just a perfect example how much they changed. Graphics are dated, the story is a mess and gameplay hasn't changed or improved at all. Don't buy into the hype.
  80. hadooken
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What's with people wanting a new engine?!
    So what EA got a new engine to make a new game? is that engine gonna change your life??
    Leave those things to the engineers and give you the games. Don't get technical thinking about how the game is made, the final product is what matters,
    and that's how MW3 knocked out BF3 off the first spot of the chart!
  81. robertz93
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I gave this the benefit of the doubt and bought it in hopes that it would be better, but no, in fact, instead of being the same game over and over, they're getting worse. It's truly a horrible installment in a once stellar franchise
  82. dwyper
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I want to give this game a 0, i really do. But I have to give it a 1 because playing multiplayer is still entertaining enough although i could have just kept playing black ops. I was beyond disappointed in this game. It is beyond lazy! There were no advancements made in technology, creativity or gameplay. This might as well have come out as an expansion DLC to MW2. If you are consideringI want to give this game a 0, i really do. But I have to give it a 1 because playing multiplayer is still entertaining enough although i could have just kept playing black ops. I was beyond disappointed in this game. It is beyond lazy! There were no advancements made in technology, creativity or gameplay. This might as well have come out as an expansion DLC to MW2. If you are considering buying this, DON'T! Save yourself some money, keep playing Black Ops and MW2. Obviously Activision is trying to replicate the Madden/NCAA football model. Trust me DO NOT BUY THIS GAME for more than $30, in fact you would be better off just buying back your MW2 for $20. I will not buy a new COD until they put out an ACTUALLY NEW game.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. Barak01
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I loved it. Perhaps because i didn't buy any Cod that was released.
    I think that this score are not fair.

    but i think that they should change the graphics engine for the next game
    because this engine has been since the first MW
  85. scream2207
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same game for the 5th time this gen... until they make new engine new mechanics new everything it won't be worth **** worst part is they will milk you even more with their monthly map packs that suck anyway.. this is not the same IW i knew 5 years ago.. also all the high review scores were paid off.. nothing new here move on
  86. Noots88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 butThe current scores on here are pathetic. You may not like the game but very few games deserve these kind of scores. Just because its popular and similar to the last installment doesn't warrant these scores. A good series is a good series and many very well reviewed games on here are equally as similar as cod is. It's childish, besides in its own right its a great game, deserves 9/10 but for obvious reasons to make up for the score I'm giving 10/10.… Expand
  87. Michaelangelo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Are you people seriously hating this much? MW3 is the best COD since COD 4 MW. If your a fan of this series and not a BF lover you knew what to expect and what you were getting. a 1080P 60FPS FPS shooter. The game has been drastically innovated and it shows. Everything about this game is COD 4 on crack. They have all the good stuff back and even made awesome tweeks! I loved COD 4 and wasntAre you people seriously hating this much? MW3 is the best COD since COD 4 MW. If your a fan of this series and not a BF lover you knew what to expect and what you were getting. a 1080P 60FPS FPS shooter. The game has been drastically innovated and it shows. Everything about this game is COD 4 on crack. They have all the good stuff back and even made awesome tweeks! I loved COD 4 and wasnt a real fan of one since NOW! Yes there re better graphics IE uncharted 3, but this game is beautiful. Geez there is oil dripping from train cars and the closer you get the more you hear it. Dont forget add in Spec ops and survival and this is the best COD iteration yet. So please for the haters or ppl who just stink at the game be fair this game is far from a 2.… Expand
  88. Speedzero3
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very well done, the multiplayer has become almost perfect.
    I can not understand the bad review ... It is much better than Battlefield3!
    There really is no error in the game and it runs very smoothly, but the graphics could be better.    … Expand
  89. Lambdadelta
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Absolutely terrible. It's just a moneymaking attempt, churning out the same game every year. Not having ranked dedicated servers is absurd; you're forced into more laggy p2p play where the host is favoured
  90. GGKong86
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same thing like Modern Warfare 2. I am getting sick and tired of the Modern Warfare series already. Little improvement is done to make the game better. If you played MW2 before, you are not missing anything much.
  91. 4newsit
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the culmination not only of a historical
    trilogy of video games in the landscape but also a sign of the maximum
    result that this series can give. His praise for the masterful direction and the pace of events that always take the high frenzy of the game, as well as the variety of gameplay during missions, do not hide a series of flaws that could be accepted    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the culmination not only of a historical
    trilogy of video games in the landscape but also a sign of the maximum
    result that this series can give. His praise for the masterful
    direction and the pace of events that always take the high
    frenzy of the game, as well as the variety of gameplay during missions,
    do not hide a series of flaws that could be accepted until
    recently, but in relation to the existing disparate competition, they declare the low quality of the product. The Campaign has lived in
    breathy, poorly supported by a fragmented narrative that
    It is useful to those who have never taken note of the previous chapters, with a final
    Epic really well orchestrated. The Multiplayer fray a little
    cards offering the always huge and vast park of arms and related
    upgrades, recovering the system run in the first Modern Warfare
    peppered the news already introduced in other chapters of the CoD series
    and increasing longevity have good, thanks to the fast-food style
    allows anyone to get into the match, and then play the game
    exit, then focusing on a model of game less tactical and reasoned
    ranging from the many maps and modes available. The missions to
    hoc such as Special Operations and Survival able to overcome the
    the absence of the Campaign in Co-operative and are of good quality. in
    Finally, a title recommended to all fans of the series are capable of
    close more than one eye on a product only from the reinvigorated
    spectacular events in the campaign and a long durability
    provided on the online games are fun and variety
    of innovation challenges.
    http://www.4news.it/9604-recensione-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3.php    … Expand
  92. Rikboone
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I am seeing a lot of COD hate going on here. I think the game is fantastic, the single player is explosive and the multiplayer is addictive, which w have come to expect from a COD game. Stop all of the hate
  93. Driven85
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    I have yet to play the campaign but i feel like the new features were not enough in multiplayer mode. I would even go as far to say its almost a step backwards in some aspects to Black Ops in multiplayer(yes i'm aware infintyward did not touch BlackOps). No AI enemies available in split screen which makes playing more than two people on one console worthless. No one wants jsut a 4 playerI have yet to play the campaign but i feel like the new features were not enough in multiplayer mode. I would even go as far to say its almost a step backwards in some aspects to Black Ops in multiplayer(yes i'm aware infintyward did not touch BlackOps). No AI enemies available in split screen which makes playing more than two people on one console worthless. No one wants jsut a 4 player squirmish. It wouldnt have been so bad if they let you log on with more than one guest, but alas they didnt. Black ops gives you the ability in split screen to do up to 9 AI enemies in a ffa mode or build AI teams in deathmatch. So far i feel like MW3 should of just been DLC content to MW2. I might be a little over critical, but i feel like the series hasn't really evolved that much between the last few titles.… Expand
  94. Coelho
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Totaly garbage.BF3 is much better . i doesn't change virtually anything, the graphics are the same, the game play is the same, most weapons are the same
  95. Marc2henripsnID
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please    one of the Dev of IW is crying because of low scores well you guys didnt change anything
    you gave us the same game after 2 years like come on. next year another COD yet its going to be the same engine nothing new i wll skip the next one. i gave it a 7 because i wanted to know whats going to happen in the single player. i know it was predictable but at least it conclude the series. please get a new engine or get kill off COD. or next year i wll be back with "0" as score. yes if you got Black Ops or MW2 dont get MW3 save your money for something new or better. dont ask people to get BF3 either its boring as well. its up to you    … Expand
  96. Christkiller
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    A HUGE disappointment. The Call of Duty series has been in decline for quite some time now, and this game will certainly not change that. I was addicted to COD4: Modern Warfare, and played that game religiously, every night, for almost a year. NONE of the COD games that have come after have been able to sustain that love that I felt for COD4. Black Ops was a somewhat good game, butA HUGE disappointment. The Call of Duty series has been in decline for quite some time now, and this game will certainly not change that. I was addicted to COD4: Modern Warfare, and played that game religiously, every night, for almost a year. NONE of the COD games that have come after have been able to sustain that love that I felt for COD4. Black Ops was a somewhat good game, but suffered from terrible maps. In my opinion, all COD games that have come after COD4 have suffered from terrible maps, with each game only having 2 or 3 good maps, and the rest being virtually unplayable due to sheer boredom and poor design. Modern Warfare 3 continues this problem, offering nothing but similar maps, that are tiny, maze-ridden, flat places of boredom. It just sets itself up for players to run around like lunatics, and have no strategy or skill needed. I honestly cannot figure out what happened to the map designers after COD4? Did they all leave to go to other game companies? The gameplay for MW3 is really nothing new. The new Kill Confirmed mode is an interesting twist to Team Deathmatch, but is ridden with campers who just sit around and wait in ambush in order to acquire the dog tags. Graphics are average at best in this game. Controls are still way too loose. Gameplay requires no strategy or skill, and is way too arcade-like. Couple that with the atrocious map design, and there is NO reason to purchase this game. This is easily a rental only. If you want an arcade style run-n-gun FPS, then your clear choice should still be COD4. COD: Black Ops has a little bit better gameplay in it, but still only gets second place behind COD4 due to only having 3 or 4 decent maps, with the rest being terrible. COD4 had great maps, with much more variety than you'd see in future COD games. MW3 offers no real new things that would make it a purchase. The slight changing of the Killstreak system, and addition of a "Survival" mode in Spec Ops is not enough to warrant a purchase. Nothing about this game makes me want to go back to it. After playing it for the past 4 days, I have realized that it just isn't worth playing through any longer - it just isn't fun, and cannot hold my interest at all, unlike COD4. MW3 is essentially just MW2.5, and should have just been released as DLC content (which, in my opinion, is still WAY too overpriced for what you get in COD games - c'mon guys, lower the price for those map packs, since the quality of the maps is so inferior anyway. it is NOT worth $15 for a map pack.....maybe $5 at the most!). Yes, this game will sell a mind-blowing amount of copies this year, as the COD series always does. Unfortunately, quantity does NOT denote quality. The COD series is now all hype, and no substance. I cannot honestly recommend the multiplayer at all. There is nothing there to warrant playing it longer than a weekend rental. The short Single Player campaign isn't nearly as much of a disappointment, but still didn't appeal to me as much as the previous COD single player campaigns did. While previous COD games have fallen a LOT in quality when it comes to multiplayer, the single player has always been great. This year it just seems to have levelled off and isn't nearly as good as previous ones have seemed to me. The Call of Duty franchise has become the "Madden" of FPS series, with yearly iterations that do not have enough new content, and are just "roster updates" (or map updates, in this case) with no worthwhile new substance. Perhaps it is time for the game producers to sit back and take a few years off to reflect on their product, and put a lot of time and thought into making it better, releasing it only after a few years of development, rather than rushing out sloppy remakes with terrible quality maps and gameplay, just to make a quick buck. Buyer Beware!!!… Expand
  97. al05t50ul
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Everything you would expect in a Call of Duty game! very fun and addicting multiplayer! The main campaign story line is good, but falls short. Overall, best FPS this year!
  98. muird418
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The much anticipated Modern Warfare 3 game can only be described as an epic fail to provide its gaming community with anything new. The graphics are brilliant but the mechanics are terrible. The game plays to the gamer who just wants to log on and die 40 times and kill someone 40 times. After the release of BF3 this year you would have thought CoD MW3 would have been inventive... SaveThe much anticipated Modern Warfare 3 game can only be described as an epic fail to provide its gaming community with anything new. The graphics are brilliant but the mechanics are terrible. The game plays to the gamer who just wants to log on and die 40 times and kill someone 40 times. After the release of BF3 this year you would have thought CoD MW3 would have been inventive... Save your money or buy BF3.… Expand
  99. Shion16
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Es un juego enorme, a gran escala, con accion por todos lados, muchos enemigos a vencer y y mucho que hacer.
    El modo multijugador es rapido, dinamico, los mapas son increibles, dificilmente ganaras campeando, todo se trata de estrategia y habilidad, y si eres capaz de comunicarte con tus compañeros te daras cuenta de lo mucho que mejora la experiencia multijugador.
    A mi me    Es un juego enorme, a gran escala, con accion por todos lados, muchos enemigos a vencer y y mucho que hacer.
    El modo multijugador es rapido, dinamico, los mapas son increibles, dificilmente ganaras campeando, todo se trata de estrategia y habilidad, y si eres capaz de comunicarte con tus compañeros te daras cuenta de lo mucho que mejora la experiencia multijugador.
    A mi me encanto y lo jugare probabolemente todo el fin de semana y quizas mas.    … Expand
  100. robboman
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Damn this game sucks.. It's like you're playing cod4 lol!.. Every year a new COD but they are always 100% the same.. Same old engine.. What did they change? Add some perks? wow great.. It's like they released a big map pack.. They should go build a new engine, and make a NEW game..
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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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