Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. slash9nine9
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I bought Battlefield 3 this year and played it for 2 weeks. New to the series I found it to be a great game, but i could not wait to get my copy of MW3. I have been playing this series since the first Modern Warfare. Last night I took my MW3 disc out of my PS3 and i don't know if i'll put it back in. After a handful of multiplayer matches i decided to register my elite membership. I wasI bought Battlefield 3 this year and played it for 2 weeks. New to the series I found it to be a great game, but i could not wait to get my copy of MW3. I have been playing this series since the first Modern Warfare. Last night I took my MW3 disc out of my PS3 and i don't know if i'll put it back in. After a handful of multiplayer matches i decided to register my elite membership. I was asked to play one match on Black OPS of multiplayer then log refresh the page. When i put my Black OPS disc is and loaded my first match, I was blown away at how much better the game looked and played. I felt Infinity Ward had the upper hand Treyarch when it comes to the Call of Duty series but MW3 really let me down. I read a article on IGN about how MW3 was not a port of MW2, but i couldn't tell any different. colors look washed out, sound is lacking. I have not played the campaign but i don't see any reason to. I really think I will stick with Battlefield 3 and think twice before I spend $100 on a game ( Hardened Edition ). Activision, Sledgehammer I wish you could have provided me an experience that i was hoping for. This comment is not being left to build Battlefield 3 into something its not but to say that MW3 has not lived up to the hype, for me anyway.… Expand
  2. LiamFriel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovativeThe pop music of video gaming. Cheap, repetitive, thoughtless and popular. A disgrace to video-gaming. IW just depend on their fan base of mindless consumers to snap up every title with the "Call of Duty" prefix. Story is fairly bad, run, shoot tons of guys, get extradited. Nothing too special. Couldn't even compare it to games like Portal 2 that utilize creative story lines and innovative game play. Same ol' call of duty, run gun and plot twists that are about as predictable as you get. Multiplayer? Haha, pitiful. Balance issues and total lack of teamwork like nothing else. Players that just run about, using a sniper as a shotgun and getting unbelievably unbalanced kill streaks. The games a joke, and so are the critic reviews. I'm not sure why paid professionals cannot deduct that this game is just the same as every other member of the Call Of Duty franchise. 0/10. If this game had any other title other than "Call Of Duty" It would be labeled as one of the worst games in history.… Expand
  3. TeeDog
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's a shame this game could have been so much better. I've loved the COD games and have been a big fan. I feel like this game is the same ole stuff. They didn't raise the bar in my opinion. Battlefield 3 did raise the bar significantly and i will be playing that from now on. Most of the old staff wasn't even involved in making this new game. All the hype and then this, wow. All the gameIt's a shame this game could have been so much better. I've loved the COD games and have been a big fan. I feel like this game is the same ole stuff. They didn't raise the bar in my opinion. Battlefield 3 did raise the bar significantly and i will be playing that from now on. Most of the old staff wasn't even involved in making this new game. All the hype and then this, wow. All the game reviews are bogus too. Seems like those guys are all on the take.… Expand
  4. vcca15
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 - More of the same? you can say that, which IMO more of the same is great MW2 was awesome and so is MW3 - it looks controls and feels similar, gun custimization, kill streak customization have changed, they have added some cool new features, like the hybrid scope, support packages, prestige shop, and survival mode, to recap tehy took a awesome MW2 and made it way better new maps andMW3 - More of the same? you can say that, which IMO more of the same is great MW2 was awesome and so is MW3 - it looks controls and feels similar, gun custimization, kill streak customization have changed, they have added some cool new features, like the hybrid scope, support packages, prestige shop, and survival mode, to recap tehy took a awesome MW2 and made it way better new maps and unlocks --- people giving bad reviews are 1. work for ea 2.jus tryna be cool online and really play 3. suck at teh game 4. plain cant afford the new game every yr----great work IW awesome game… Expand
  5. gtatus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is alot little previous COD games - and I love it. Tweaks to make it better and more enjoyable for all skill levels. Best one of the series yet.
  6. Leftyy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I honestly don't think I've evert played a worse game, period. Ony a five year old could enjoy this game, which makes sense, because those are the only people online. Please, avoid the tragedy at all costs, and use your hard earned money to buy skyrim.
  7. nickyv80
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First off this game is AMAZING!!!!!! Second all the bad reviews are from people who are believing the hype from so called "pro" players on youtube and Machinima, People are way jaded and need to think for themselves and quit listening to all the negative. What people dont understand is this is a DIRECT sequeal to the previous 2 games, which is why they look similar. Third is if it aintFirst off this game is AMAZING!!!!!! Second all the bad reviews are from people who are believing the hype from so called "pro" players on youtube and Machinima, People are way jaded and need to think for themselves and quit listening to all the negative. What people dont understand is this is a DIRECT sequeal to the previous 2 games, which is why they look similar. Third is if it aint broke dont fix it, they have a winning formula so why should they change it. I give it a 10 I love this game!!!!… Expand
  8. buffduffdan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    An amazing game that builds upon the brilliant franchise that has gone before it. Activision has tweaked and improved a lot of things resulting in a game that is even better then the 2 that came before!!
  9. Watcherxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm glad one of the two war games delivered. BF3 was garbage, "Above and beyond the call" my ass. What everyone says is true... This is the same as the other MW games in that it's a fast paced exciting story, addicting multiplayer, and the survival mode is a great addition.
  10. lionking334
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. same old same old copy and paste (Ctrl C - Ctrl V) Nothing to No creativity in other....just agree Critics say one thing. People who paid 60$ for the game say otherwise... Trust me. This is not worth your time. Skyrim and Assassins creed are coming out soon so get those.… Expand
  11. Son0fstone
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    To have thought that sledgehammer could do what Jason west and Vince zampella did. Wrong they took old textures buildings and set pieces changed it around and regurgitated it as a new game. It's possible that they wanted to keep the essence of modern warfare the same but come on, it feels like I'm playing an outdated game. Even black ops had more innovation and usually treyarch are theTo have thought that sledgehammer could do what Jason west and Vince zampella did. Wrong they took old textures buildings and set pieces changed it around and regurgitated it as a new game. It's possible that they wanted to keep the essence of modern warfare the same but come on, it feels like I'm playing an outdated game. Even black ops had more innovation and usually treyarch are the ones being left behind by IW. Check YouTube and see people's posts and reused buildings in mw3 all the way from mw 1. Activation already announced a new cod for 2012, I'm not buying Bobby!… Expand
  12. Wretch11
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Terrible, I've been buying the same game since MW1! I'm getting a refund. Too much hype, dated graphics, forgettable story and gameplay. This is not worth your time, Do yourselves a favor and get battlefield 3 on PC instead.
  13. Runfocovah
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How the fuuuuu... Are all critics giving this piece of zhit good reviews?? They got paid good thats for sure, its the only game they sucked his dick for not chaching but the freaking box cover. MW2 all over again, Im tired of this game and done with it
  14. mrmojo448
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I wouldn't take any of the low scores on Metacritic too personally. Most of the people who bought MW3 are playing it and not writing bad reviews. These people most likely own BF3 and haven't even bought Mw3. Amazon's reviews are more likely to be true (since you can see which reviewers actually bought the game through amazon). This site has no way of confirming if you've played it or not.I wouldn't take any of the low scores on Metacritic too personally. Most of the people who bought MW3 are playing it and not writing bad reviews. These people most likely own BF3 and haven't even bought Mw3. Amazon's reviews are more likely to be true (since you can see which reviewers actually bought the game through amazon). This site has no way of confirming if you've played it or not. However, I have bought it and I love it. Im giving this game a 9 out of 10.. but since so many give it a Zero - I'm going to go 10.… Expand
  15. 8lackandwhit3
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    A big "LOL" at all the negativity in these reviews. For starters, I will be the first to say that no, MW3 is not revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination. It doesn't deviate from its predecessor in many noticeable facets. However, it's not MEANT to. While that sounds lazy on paper, and may cause some "I feel like I've done this before" moments as already stated by others, let's allA big "LOL" at all the negativity in these reviews. For starters, I will be the first to say that no, MW3 is not revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination. It doesn't deviate from its predecessor in many noticeable facets. However, it's not MEANT to. While that sounds lazy on paper, and may cause some "I feel like I've done this before" moments as already stated by others, let's all be mature adults and give the game a realistic score not based entirely out of being butthurt because you were silly and expected this to be a completely different game. MW3 is not a 0, or a 1, or anything on the lower end. Infinity Ward put time into this game, and while they may not have reinvented the wheel, they tweaked the things that worked for the first two games to make them BETTER. And I, for one, am completely okay with that.

    Bottom line: If you want innovation, look elsewhere. If you're like me and just want more of what you grew to love in MW2 with fresh maps and a more balanced multiplayer experience, don't pass this one up.    … Expand
  16. homescrub
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I'm going to be honest with my score.

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

    a 3 deserves its right to be scored this low.

    Honestly, if Activision and IW/SH would of been honest with the gaming community, about its glitches, and issues, ps3 freezing, etc, and they offered fast fixes, I wouldn't mind because they care, but they really don't. For a company that makes MILLIONS of dollars on the COD series, you would think they could and SHOULD invest in dedicated servers to handle all the lagging issues in the game. What fun do people have, if all they do is lag. Or time out. Or can't find matches but end up in some brazilian ranked lobby? What is Activision doing? What will IW/SH do to get this fixed!? I want to play in my timezone damn it! Hit detection is awful. Shot guns are awful. Rubber bullets. Commando. Last stand! Nothing has changed. You guys deserve my 3 score until you fix these issues.    … Expand
  17. Hugodoy
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Seriously? Recycling buildings, sounds, animation loops and a formula that was "new" two years ago in a so called FRANCHISE. Please, get some real work done here. It´s almost abusive to pay so much money for a game that really feels like a bad DLC of MW2. At least they had the decency to not include an online pass for the game, reason why i didn´t rate the gameSeriously? Recycling buildings, sounds, animation loops and a formula that was "new" two years ago in a so called FRANCHISE. Please, get some real work done here. It´s almost abusive to pay so much money for a game that really feels like a bad DLC of MW2. At least they had the decency to not include an online pass for the game, reason why i didn´t rate the game with a 1,0.
    In the other hand that campaign is impressive... ok, i´ll give the game a 3.0    … Expand
  18. zaekeon
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game would be a lot of fun for someone who's never played the series before, but if you've played MW2, it's simply not worth 60 dollars for a simple mappack/patch. Zero for low value and obvious greed on the publisher's part.
  19. Nero4983
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Whats with all the hate? Most people are giving this insanely low reviews without having even playing the game. Give the game a chance, the single player is a bit underwhelming but the spec ops and multiplayer is outstanding.
  20. 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
  21. cy1763
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This is a decent game. I do believe the single player is too short but still engaging and multiplayer continues to evolve. I think that the majority of low ratings is unfounded.
  22. nschlip
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Where to start? I have been playing COD since the very first game on PC, and IMO Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best COD game in the entire franchise. What happened Infinity Ward? Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Black Ops / Modern Warfare 2....it's just more of the same. This game really could have been released as a $30 expansion (or something like that). I don't really understandWhere to start? I have been playing COD since the very first game on PC, and IMO Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best COD game in the entire franchise. What happened Infinity Ward? Modern Warfare 3 is the same as Black Ops / Modern Warfare 2....it's just more of the same. This game really could have been released as a $30 expansion (or something like that). I don't really understand what all the hype is surrounding this game (IMO there are much better ones just released and that are coming out). The single player is poor, multiplayer is more of the same, and SpecOps feels like it was tacked on.....There is just not enough here to justify a $60 game. If it was going for $40, ok....that would change this review a bit. To give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games credit, they did do a remarkable job with the graphics (this is at least a four year old engine), and you can tell they worked extremely hard to deliver this. Bottom line, buy this, yes or no?: No - Save your money and play COD: Modern Warfare if you need your "war" game fix.… Expand
  23. xuzhu
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As expected, perfect! Best server stabilty yet since modern warfare set the standard. Fast paced, fluid gamefliw, looks great! new maps this year and game modes are full of win.
  24. zi_zidane
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I would urge even the most die hard COD fans to consider what message they are sending to game devlopers if the give MW3 a high score.

    The gaming industry is more and more ripping of consumers by simply re-skinning games instead of making new ones. When will devlopers actually develop new engines? Do we have to wait till the next generation of consoles? How much work went into the    I would urge even the most die hard COD fans to consider what message they are sending to game devlopers if the give MW3 a high score.

    The gaming industry is more and more ripping of consumers by simply re-skinning games instead of making new ones. When will devlopers actually develop new engines? Do we have to wait till the next generation of consoles?

    How much work went into the making of MW3, in comparison to say COD4? MW3 uses the same map objects (such as the busses, the tanks) as seen in COD4. These objects exist in Activision library - map creation for them is simply a drag-and-drop. It's not creation.

    The graphics, the gameplay, the engine... everything is the same. How much of MW3 is actually different or original? 20% perhaps?

    I'm asking everyone on metacritic, for the sake of future game development, to score this game low & send a message to the gaming industy, LOUD & CLEAR that we WILL NOT ACCEPT re-hashed, re-skin products.

    If you want to reap the profits, but in the work. Develop game play, develop the engine, improve the graphics... don't patronise your own customers by changing the maps and retailing the game at premium price.    … Expand
  25. Nismoskyline85
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Quite sad the way people are rating this game. The campaign wraps up one of the best stories I have ever played in the history of FPS games. The multiplayer is great. No launch issues what so ever (besides COD Elite but that's a whole different product). I haven't experienced any bugs at all. Overall this will be my GOTY. Judge the game for what it is, and in my opinion it is great.Quite sad the way people are rating this game. The campaign wraps up one of the best stories I have ever played in the history of FPS games. The multiplayer is great. No launch issues what so ever (besides COD Elite but that's a whole different product). I haven't experienced any bugs at all. Overall this will be my GOTY. Judge the game for what it is, and in my opinion it is great. Everyone I know IRL that has MW3 loves it. There's something so fishy about all these negative reviews... The game is in no way broken, it runs silky smooth, and you know what, it is FUN.

    I really didn't want to bring up that other game (battlefield 3) but... I hated it. Last years Medal of Honor was a much better game than battlefield 3 in my opinion, but neither can stand up to MW3

    I say good job IW, Sledgehammer, and Raven. The sales speak for themselves. I love MW3 and so do all of my friends, see you online.    … Expand
  26. raider22
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    It is what it is, tweaked and added to from previous versions. Not quite sure what the haters were expecting. Seems rather foolish of them to buy it given everyone knew what it would be like beforehand. Great fun and in the long run will be worth the outlay.
  27. AchileTalon
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    4 DLCs = MW3 both make you feel like you spent too much on something you already own... flats out the fun factor. I'm actually pissed at myself cause my money encouraged their laziness... again.
  28. NYYpride
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I feel angry at most people because they come into this game with such a negative attitude always have been and such a bias towards battlefield they really don't stop to appreciate what is in front of them. Despite no massive revolutionary game engine, or no relatively new features, MW3 will draw you in more than Battlefield ever did. I am a huge fan of singleplayer modes. I have beenI feel angry at most people because they come into this game with such a negative attitude always have been and such a bias towards battlefield they really don't stop to appreciate what is in front of them. Despite no massive revolutionary game engine, or no relatively new features, MW3 will draw you in more than Battlefield ever did. I am a huge fan of singleplayer modes. I have been playing COD since the second one came out and always have enjoyed the stories that INFINITY WARD told (no offense Treyarch). MW3 does such a great job, along with any other game in the modern warfare series, of producing villians you truly hate, badass comrades and friends you hate to see die. The levels are intense as always and usually always have that "OMG that was cool" element in each one. These elements are what make COD's singleplayer so much better than BF3's. I didn't care for my marine in Iran the same way i did for Soap, Price and Delta Force. Overall i felt the singleplayer was a success. Co-op is fun too. Infinity Ward and Activision have learned from Treyarch's Zombie mode, that endless waves of enemies means endless waves of fun. The new survival mode uses this mode and should provide the player with hours of entertainment. And if one gets bored, you can always jump over to the mission based modes for a even more fun. Multiplayer, will as always be the mainstay for most. While not as innovative as other games (cough BF3) it takes the core formula that changed online gaming forever and improves upon it. Regardless of what people will say, next year at this time there will still be millions playing this game everyday. Most hardcore gamers seemed to have turned away from COD but they forget that COD isn't about the hardcore gamer, its about creating a game that is easy enough that anyone can get good at it. But complex enough that one can never seem to master it. Millions will buy this game and in the end will have played it more than any other online game this year. While I myself enjoy BF3's multiplayer more, the majority of the public will play Call of Duty. Overall, I feel this game has been put down by so many for so long that it isn't getting the attention it deserves. Infinity Ward has worked hard and long to create this series, they deserve the credit for the great work they have done over the years. Now we will live in a Treyarch COD world. Looking back people will look favorably on this game. A praise it deserves.… Expand
  29. Nikliz
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Black Ops was great, but this game doesn't deliver anything new except from the new maps, perks, fix expansion that brings to the table. Once the Elite runs out the maps are gone as well.
    MW2.5 fits the name of the game. I passed on this game I borrowed from a friends, I did the right thing to pass this game. BO did an awesome job at balancing kill streaks and game play. I would say this    Black Ops was great, but this game doesn't deliver anything new except from the new maps, perks, fix expansion that brings to the table. Once the Elite runs out the maps are gone as well.
    MW2.5 fits the name of the game. I passed on this game I borrowed from a friends, I did the right thing to pass this game. BO did an awesome job at balancing kill streaks and game play. I would say this is one of the worse of the serious. Short campaign. Kills streak system is worse than before. Allowing you to reset the kill streaks after you reach them all three. Kills with kill streaks counts towards your next kill streak. So basically you don't have to die to regain them. Other words this game isn't challenging anymore and doesn't offer anything fresh. Is true the engine might be re touch a little, but you can't really tell. This game fails at bringing something new on the table. Critics might say is worth it but from a player stand point is one to let go. At least treyarch did great at releasing something fresh and new last year.    … Expand
  30. Eyebogey
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game, completely wipes away the flaw ridden Black Ops. Lovin it. The multiplayer is awesome and much more balanced than previous iterations. Requires a mix of styles to prevail in the multiplayer. Some glitches remain and the graphics are no great leap, but it's exactly what I want from a COD game. Great online fun and an OTT campaign.
  31. iceburn91
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game sucks like i never see before its a rippoff of mw2 WTF??
    This game can never get the same our more than BTF xD its **** stupid btf is the god now! Half of the sounds, equipment, perks, guns, and only one new attachment are in the game. 80% of the killstreaks are the same. And you always the get the felling "I have done this before". Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and    This game sucks like i never see before its a rippoff of mw2 WTF??
    This game can never get the same our more than BTF xD its **** stupid btf is the god now! Half of the sounds, equipment, perks, guns, and only one new attachment are in the game. 80% of the killstreaks are the same. And you always the get the felling "I have done this before". Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails flat. The same COD formula is use, Level up, get guns, unlock the same attachments    … Expand
  32. elpw
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW 2.5 static cenarios, dated engine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    wake up, this game is cool only for Kids !

    Battlefield 3 for life....
  33. tweak06
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    i don`t know why the user revies are this bad. the game is awesome and after playing for about 4 hours i can say this is one of the best cod games.

    the campaign is average but the mp is a blast, as always. i love it.
  34. poisonpro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best FPS EVER!!! i can´t stop playing it!!! good graphics ..awesome gameplay and a very good multplayer plataform im my opnion a must have game for al fans of FPS
  35. OddBenny
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Solid Call of Duty game and just as good as the last 4-5 that came before it. For some reason people seem to think its cool to hate on this franchise.
  36. GERblob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't trust the current user generated scores. Its just the battlefield 3 trolls who go around putting up 0s for every cod game they see. This game has sold millions and deserves the attention they get. Although i agree that there were not many revolutionary changes, they did take the time and balance the multiplayer and added new modes. I'm glad they kept the old Call of Duty formulaDon't trust the current user generated scores. Its just the battlefield 3 trolls who go around putting up 0s for every cod game they see. This game has sold millions and deserves the attention they get. Although i agree that there were not many revolutionary changes, they did take the time and balance the multiplayer and added new modes. I'm glad they kept the old Call of Duty formula which makes the game so enjoyable. Not many games last me a year, but the previous call of duties have all done so, and I believe this to do so too. The elite feature is great, even without a membership which is optional, they still include very helpful features that you can use to improve. Nothing more said, modern warfare 3 is definitely worth the price tag and the multiplayer will last you for a long time.… Expand
  37. KaOrLe_PL
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Good....Good...Let the butthurt flow through you. Seriously fan girls, whats wrong with you? Its not battlefield so it sucks. Same can be said the other way around.
  38. Gegrory
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game despite the harsh criticisms. The overwhelming amount of negative user reviews just proves how intimidated battlefield fans are by MW3 as the dominate game in the military shooter genre. If you're on the fence about choosing between MW3 and Battlefield 3, it's a close call but MW3 is the better game.
  39. barty
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    just so bored of this game now, the single player mode is a bad joke and online is just boring and populated by imbeciles, probably the worst game i ever played as it is exactly the same as the last one and the one before YAWN HOW BORING IS THIS I am trading it is for SKYRIM tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  40. MagicZeroX
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Same Copy and Paste crap from every year. At least Treyarch was a bit different and they added different gameplay mechanics. This is an expansion pack of MW2. Garbage. Give us vehicles. Give us something new. This is the same crap. Moving on to battlefield 3.
  41. Linayus
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I hope all of you haters gave Gears of War 3 horrible scores too. Both franchises are guilty of the same sins... perfecting what they are good at with the first installment of the series and not redesigning a winning formula.

    MW3 is a step UP from MW2, especially with the new game types. The graphics are recycled but more refined. My only complaints with the game is the continued    I hope all of you haters gave Gears of War 3 horrible scores too. Both franchises are guilty of the same sins... perfecting what they are good at with the first installment of the series and not redesigning a winning formula.

    MW3 is a step UP from MW2, especially with the new game types. The graphics are recycled but more refined. My only complaints with the game is the continued presence of quickscopers and the abundance of confined maps (which makes me miss maps like Array from Black Ops! lol).

    Overall, if you loved MW2 you'll love MW3. If you are a Battlefield fanatic, go somewhere else. These are two entirely different styles of games to compare.    … Expand
  42. evilneil
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Take the last trash game, put MW3 on the box, add water reflections and 2 new crappy modes, charge top dollar and you have MW3! ;) DO NOT WASTE YOUR PARENTS MONEY ON THIS GARBAGE, do yourself a favor and get BF3
  43. narutogameking
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 is the best in the series. If you played MW2 you will love MW3. The first thing you notice when you play is that there's a lot more ways to play the game. If you're not the type to get a bunch of kills in a row then the Support Package is for you. Your "streak" doesn't reset when you die. All of you other Pro COD players will probably stick to Assault Package since itsModern Warfare 3 is the best in the series. If you played MW2 you will love MW3. The first thing you notice when you play is that there's a lot more ways to play the game. If you're not the type to get a bunch of kills in a row then the Support Package is for you. Your "streak" doesn't reset when you die. All of you other Pro COD players will probably stick to Assault Package since its similar to what you're used to. Once you hit level 20 you can pick the Specialist Strike Package. This has no killstreaks. Instead the more kills you get,the more perks you get. I recommend this for only the most expert of players. This package has no deathstreaks so making a comeback will be especially difficult. There are 2 new modes in the game that are really cool. Kill Confirmed is basically Team Deathmatch but you have to pick up these dogtags to confirm the kills. You can also pick up your own dog tag and deny the other teams kills. Team Defender is a fun twist on Capture the Flag. In Team defender the objective is to play keep away with the flag. The longer you have it the more points you get. If you play with your friends and have a strategy you will have a good chance of dominating.… Expand
  44. Aedilred
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Having bought every game in the COD series I was expecting something special from MW3 after all the hype, how disappointed I was in this. The SP is very poor and the MP is pretty much the a carbon copy of MW2 with different maps. The MW fanbois on here are calling everyone BF3 fanbois because they are to fanatical to realise that no effort was put into this game whatsoever and refuse toHaving bought every game in the COD series I was expecting something special from MW3 after all the hype, how disappointed I was in this. The SP is very poor and the MP is pretty much the a carbon copy of MW2 with different maps. The MW fanbois on here are calling everyone BF3 fanbois because they are to fanatical to realise that no effort was put into this game whatsoever and refuse to admit that their 60 dollars/45 pounds have been wasted. I played this online for the last time last night and dusted off my MOH, I had more fun on that in half hour than I did in the 2 days i played MW3. Shame on you Activision, you really could of ended this MW3/BF3 war if you actually tried to to make a game instead of renaming the old one. I'll be trading this in to my local game store in the morning and paying an extra £5 for Skyrim. Bargain.… Expand
  45. JMunster
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    No innovation. Same old game, same old engine. Just another way for them to take your money. Online is exciting for about the first 20 minutes. Then you realize that Its all just the same. Guns feel and look the same. Everything looks the same. I'm paying for an expansion pack. Singleplayer took a nosedi ve and is just trying to squeeze as manyy locals and s'ituations at you in about 5No innovation. Same old game, same old engine. Just another way for them to take your money. Online is exciting for about the first 20 minutes. Then you realize that Its all just the same. Guns feel and look the same. Everything looks the same. I'm paying for an expansion pack. Singleplayer took a nosedi ve and is just trying to squeeze as manyy locals and s'ituations at you in about 5 hours. Game is truly rediculous.… Expand
  46. DaZee3
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    More than half these people probably haven't bought the game, and the rest are just pissed because its the same thing over again while madden, fifa, literally every sports game, and almost any other series rehash what they have done also. I think its a great fun game and if you've liked any other COD then you will like this one.
  47. CJ300
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    A rushed and uninspiring title and I am very disappointed. I played MW2 and hated it and really hoped that MW3 might improve on that and maybe learn some lessons from Black ops slower paced gameplay and simple fun maps. But no, the gameplay is the same, the maps are appalling and I don't feel excited when any of them come up. Just remember when Nuketown comes up on Black ops, 10 or moreA rushed and uninspiring title and I am very disappointed. I played MW2 and hated it and really hoped that MW3 might improve on that and maybe learn some lessons from Black ops slower paced gameplay and simple fun maps. But no, the gameplay is the same, the maps are appalling and I don't feel excited when any of them come up. Just remember when Nuketown comes up on Black ops, 10 or more votes within 5 seconds? Remember that? All of the Black ops maps were fun and I had a real blast on each one. MW3 maps are boring and small and rely on twitch reactions to get kills. Much of my deaths on this game are from campers or unbelievable lag within the game, where I clearly shoot the enemy first but on their killcam they clearly shoot me first. I have played well at times but I can't feel a sense of achievement because the only reason I did well was because the opposing team were experiencing lag too. Where is the fun in that? I want the COD franchise to continue to be successful and I urge that the Modern Warfare franchise ends, forgets its current engine and uses either Treyarchs or builds a new one.… Expand
  48. wacko216
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this game is getting bad reviews and cant understand why!! best cod to date by far yes it seems the same in some parts of last 2 year versions but why completely change a formula that works.. online is the best yet and special ops survival mode is amazing very addictive the main game is a bit short but still great. i have played battlefield 3 and loved it but this beats it hands down(mythis game is getting bad reviews and cant understand why!! best cod to date by far yes it seems the same in some parts of last 2 year versions but why completely change a formula that works.. online is the best yet and special ops survival mode is amazing very addictive the main game is a bit short but still great. i have played battlefield 3 and loved it but this beats it hands down(my own opinion). this does no where near deserve the low ratings it is getting at all but again thats my own opinion.… Expand
  49. Undeadwolfy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is essential a mixture of Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. There is hardly anthing new to the game and it continues to bore me as it did within a couple of months playing MW2. There are so many other First Person Shooters out there which deserve your hard earned £40/$60. Don't waste it on this game and be part of the masses of casual gamers who buy this game justThis game is essential a mixture of Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2. There is hardly anthing new to the game and it continues to bore me as it did within a couple of months playing MW2. There are so many other First Person Shooters out there which deserve your hard earned £40/$60. Don't waste it on this game and be part of the masses of casual gamers who buy this game just because everybody else did. If you want a challenge and a difference in your gaming, go and pick up Battlefield 3 to see why it got higher ratings than this did. In all honesty, im not surprised but extremely disappointed that the major gaming publication sites, IGN, Gamespot, G4TV, etc etc etc, gave this game such a high score.

    Just like somebody below said, "Here we go again, imagine catching the same bus to work everyday, sitting in the same seat, looking at the same scenery whizz past and there you have Call of Duty: MW3 in a nutshell."

    I don't see the fascination with this game and its heavily scripted cliche singleplayer and milked, noob friendly multiplayer. Theres no satisfaction and there have been no improvements. I believe 0 is a fair score.    … Expand
  50. joanksk
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A natural evolution of one of the best worldwide FPS games. The huge saga of call Of Duty has completed another great mission for the best multiplayer experience, being learn from the past titles and taking the best of each one, to create Modern Warfare 3.
  51. ge2dachopa
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I read the Sledgehammer developer's request to review the game fairly, so here's mine from a non MP perspective:

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

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

    I found the gameplay fun if repetitive, with some nice set pieces (forgetting about the insultingly cheap 'shock' scene that happens mid-game). From what I have heard the multiplayer has barely changed and frankly the single player game is decent enough but for the amount of time you'll spend playing it, it's just not worth it. I'm glad I can afford to blow that amount of cash on a single player game that expires after a matter of a few hours and a MP game that is the same as one I already own. Fun few hours mind, but should definitely have been DLC. Looking forward to Skyrim - same price and probably 50 times as long.    … Expand
  52. Shaqsquatch
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Kotick strikes again, this once great franchise has been beaten into the ground and then kicked aroudn multiple times for good measure. If you have the attention span and intellect of a 2 year old, this game's for you. If you want a real shooter, check out Battlefield 3.
  53. Bush_Killa-73
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I was really looking forward to this but I've got to say I'm dissapointed. I dont know what game the reviewers have been playing but some of their scores beggars belief. It's the same old same old. Maybe I'm just growing up & out of this style of game & it's better suited for younger people. The campain was ok but the multiplayer is boring after a week. I'm selling it on ebay right nowI was really looking forward to this but I've got to say I'm dissapointed. I dont know what game the reviewers have been playing but some of their scores beggars belief. It's the same old same old. Maybe I'm just growing up & out of this style of game & it's better suited for younger people. The campain was ok but the multiplayer is boring after a week. I'm selling it on ebay right now while it's still worth something. BF3 is my new game & I've finally seen the light regards what it offers as an FPS. Which is about 10 times more & then some..… Expand
  54. laxranger2003
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A game review website said it perfectly albeit a little more nicely..but what I took away from this supposed"epic new blockbuster game of the year" was simply this: "Another year, the same MW". It was like a bad Michael Bay film trying to enrapture its young audience by big explosions and guns. Yeah we get it..its a damn FPS the least innovative genre out there save flight sims. At leastA game review website said it perfectly albeit a little more nicely..but what I took away from this supposed"epic new blockbuster game of the year" was simply this: "Another year, the same MW". It was like a bad Michael Bay film trying to enrapture its young audience by big explosions and guns. Yeah we get it..its a damn FPS the least innovative genre out there save flight sims. At least you could've come out with a new engine..not rehashing the same outdated one, and your storyline was weak to begin with.… Expand
  55. speedyzia
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same textures, same animations, releasing game too often, laggy. There is nothing positive about Call of Duty Modern Warfare franchise since Call of Duty 4 yet it's getting so high sales ? Why ... why why why, I really don't understand that. maybe it's becasue of multiplayer which doesn't require any sense of "skill" from player to score a frag, or maybe because it's paradise for campers,Same textures, same animations, releasing game too often, laggy. There is nothing positive about Call of Duty Modern Warfare franchise since Call of Duty 4 yet it's getting so high sales ? Why ... why why why, I really don't understand that. maybe it's becasue of multiplayer which doesn't require any sense of "skill" from player to score a frag, or maybe because it's paradise for campers, glitchers, cheaters and other weak gamers that think they are cool. Questions questions questions ... Luckily most of players are amercinas, that means there is still future for normal games for normal players, let the americans have their sh*tty game.… Expand
  56. SquelaPT
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    "Haters gonna Hate!"

    I don't know if the is any type of movement over the internet to score this game as low as possible because there is no other explanation for this. A 2.3 game?! Even Hannah Montana game had better! :o This is just happening because of the fierce battle between BF3 and MW3 and despite what everyone says, this game is good - I wouldn't say PERFECT, but still is a good    "Haters gonna Hate!"

    I don't know if the is any type of movement over the internet to score this game as low as possible because there is no other explanation for this. A 2.3 game?! Even Hannah Montana game had better! :o This is just happening because of the fierce battle between BF3 and MW3 and despite what everyone says, this game is good - I wouldn't say PERFECT, but still is a good game. Imagine this: You're a big fan of chocolate of X brand and that brand tries to inovate the chocolate by keeping the same flavour and adding a little more spice. The price is the same and it just tastes a tiny bit better. That's the analogy I made for MW2 and MW3 to explain you haters that MW3 is an AWESOME game.    … Expand
  57. Sampson170
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    People are giving this game low user-reviews and it makes me sick. I think I'm gonna go over and drag down the Battlefield 3 reviews.

    MW3 is a fun, tense, insane gaming expirance that cannot be missed. Epic Single Player, Tried-&-True Multiplayer, and a Fantastic Co-op, this game is the complete package. The story is epic, the graphics are still great, and the gameplay is perfect as    People are giving this game low user-reviews and it makes me sick. I think I'm gonna go over and drag down the Battlefield 3 reviews.

    MW3 is a fun, tense, insane gaming expirance that cannot be missed. Epic Single Player, Tried-&-True Multiplayer, and a Fantastic Co-op, this game is the complete package. The story is epic, the graphics are still great, and the gameplay is perfect as always.

    If you like FPS's, you have to get this game.    … Expand
  58. Night_Stalker
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The game will be the best-shooter game of 2011. Some hate it and some love it but the CoD franchise is the best in the gaming industry. And by the way BF3 sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  59. Beeeaans
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This sucks so hard, basically MW2 with a few mappacks.. Seriously? -.- I thought at some point, the devs would realise they can't just keep shoving the same game to consumers.
  60. SALT_SHAK3R
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This game isn't that bad. The campaign was superior but multi-player seems to be missing something. how ever the special ops mode was fun with missions and survival mode. still activitsion and the other respective developers need focus more on the game engine. the current game engine is been there far too long. i'd give it a 8 for the campaign.
  61. hk1200
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the userA lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the user reviews, since most of the people think they're some sort of internet bad a**es. Graphics are improved slightly, gameplay has been fixed from Modern Warfare 2, and the campaign is solid. Spec Ops is also a lot of fun. I give it a 9/10.… Expand
  62. brooksy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    After being an active member of this series since release, I can say this literally the worst out of all of them. It's not so much the production and gameplay, but it's the SAME STUFF. Over and over. "I'm not paying $60 for a weapon and map pack" puts it best. 1 for coming out with the game. I can't believe the hype and glory this game was given when there are so many other titles out ofAfter being an active member of this series since release, I can say this literally the worst out of all of them. It's not so much the production and gameplay, but it's the SAME STUFF. Over and over. "I'm not paying $60 for a weapon and map pack" puts it best. 1 for coming out with the game. I can't believe the hype and glory this game was given when there are so many other titles out of the market for LESS THAN $60 that beat this redundant game. I'm sorry, but this was a big ol' swing, and a big ol' miss.… Expand
  63. hekk
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been playing this game all day now and I just can't seem to enjoy it, it just feels like the same thing over and over again with nothing new. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who already owns black ops or mw2.
  64. 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!!!
  65. Thiko
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is always the same no change, Activion mocks us. For this price the game is completely useless. in 2011 he could get out a better game, but not he prefers to release a game every month!
  66. Rennis
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Sold 9.3 Million Copies the first day. That's the highest grossing Video Game of all time, surpassing Black Ops. I do like the game so far, however, you cannot shake the feeling it's more of the same, just upgraded. This will do for this year, but the next installment of the Series needs something new and small changes to keep up the #1 slot. If they continue to keep in the same pathSold 9.3 Million Copies the first day. That's the highest grossing Video Game of all time, surpassing Black Ops. I do like the game so far, however, you cannot shake the feeling it's more of the same, just upgraded. This will do for this year, but the next installment of the Series needs something new and small changes to keep up the #1 slot. If they continue to keep in the same path by not changing anything then I think you will find the reviews and score of the game will drop. As long as Activision / Infantry Ward keep it fresh, the game will succeed and stay on top. I own this for the PS3. PSN ID: Hamas420… Expand
  67. DominationKG
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Call of Duty: MW3 delivers some strong, fun gameplay and is fresh with it's graphics. It may contain some past features like the same engine and the same gameplay from previous COD games but it's the COD you know and love. The campaign story is interesting and cinematic but it isn't the best out there but it's still great. The multiplayer is the best of the package and is incrediblyCall of Duty: MW3 delivers some strong, fun gameplay and is fresh with it's graphics. It may contain some past features like the same engine and the same gameplay from previous COD games but it's the COD you know and love. The campaign story is interesting and cinematic but it isn't the best out there but it's still great. The multiplayer is the best of the package and is incredibly addicting with its 80 ranks. Spec Ops is still fun as ever with some new maps and new challenges. Survival Mode is great as well and with it's Zombies like waves of endless enemy's who get stronger by the wave. It has fun weapons and cool equipment you can use for surviving each and every wave. MW3 itself is quite underrated but it is a great game that will leave you at the hands of a controller for hours and hours. If you enjoy fun and entertaining shooters then this is the package for you. Grab a copy!… Expand
  68. miosid_03
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash.As it is a tradition, Activision has been releasing a Call of Duty game every year for the past 5 or 6 years. Many people seem not to realize they are paying full price for the same game every year, or at least that is what I heard. I decided to try the game for myself, and after playing for 4 straight hours I came to the conclusion that the game is trash, yes there, I said it, it's trash. I hope one day consumers lose the blindfold they carry with them and realize they are being ripped off by a greedy company, they need to realize that buying a $60 DLC every year not only encourages other companies to act the same way and release the same game every year, but it also goes to show that companies need not to improve and/or bring something new to the table with each iteration in order to be successful. What happened to the good old days of gaming? I hope Activision one day goes bankrupt, I wish nothing but the worst to this greedy company.… Expand
  69. CrepuscularFlow
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is what you get when a game studio (or studios in this case) goes for the sure payday instead of concentrating on a quality game. If you've never played Call of Duty before, then you might be suitably impressed with the game. For anyone who has played an FPS in the last 6 years, this game bring absolutely nothing to the table. First, let's address theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is what you get when a game studio (or studios in this case) goes for the sure payday instead of concentrating on a quality game. If you've never played Call of Duty before, then you might be suitably impressed with the game. For anyone who has played an FPS in the last 6 years, this game bring absolutely nothing to the table. First, let's address the steaming turd that is the campaign mode -- If this game was released by another company under a different name, these "professional" reviews would be singing a radically different tune. Each task in the campaign revolves around moving your character to a point on the map that triggers the endlessly respawning monster closet to shut off. There is zero strategy involved and freelancing is actively discouraged via small game areas and having to press a button at certain map point in order to continue. I don't mind my campaigns being a bit on the rails, as wandering aimlessly wondering what I'm supposed to be doing isn't any fun, but this game is so tightly held on the rails as to be no fun at all, unless you are a fan fan of running headlong into enemy fire with no thought at all, in which case, you'll probably love this game. Multiplayer, the supposed stregnth of this game, adds little to the tried and true formula that has worked so well in the past. While one might expect that from a mappack or DLC, charging full-price for a glorified map-pack doesn't sit right with me. Couple that with charging players for doing what all other games do for free (Call of Duty Elite), and you have what amounts to a giant cash grab.

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

    Bottom line, experienced games should avoid this game like the plague. By purchasing this game, you are tacitily endorsing crappy game design and encouraging companies to keep putting out bad products.    … Expand
  70. SHANE523
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Campaign - Nothing new. Same style missions as previous CODs. Online - You would think that they would work on some of the previous issues from past CODs but no. They slap the same old network code, cut and paste, and the players still pay for it. Yes there are some new features in the multiplayer, great. What about the host migration issues? What about the horrible latency issues? TheCampaign - Nothing new. Same style missions as previous CODs. Online - You would think that they would work on some of the previous issues from past CODs but no. They slap the same old network code, cut and paste, and the players still pay for it. Yes there are some new features in the multiplayer, great. What about the host migration issues? What about the horrible latency issues? The matchmaking is horrible. The fact that after all of the complaints about having split screen online causing lag they keep it in and don't change anything. I am a gamer, I don't care what game, if I like it I like it. Is it a good game? Yes. But is basically the same game with a couple extra features. Since there is nothing ground breaking I cannot give it a better score.… Expand
  71. Waxiv
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 brings a new level of action and fun, sure, it follows the same formula from last years Call of Dutys, but this is what CoD is about: Shoot enemies and having fun. If they had improved much more the graphics, it should need drops of frame rate and the experience would not be the same. If you're looking for a really fun game, that doesn't just wants to "look nice with someModern Warfare 3 brings a new level of action and fun, sure, it follows the same formula from last years Call of Dutys, but this is what CoD is about: Shoot enemies and having fun. If they had improved much more the graphics, it should need drops of frame rate and the experience would not be the same. If you're looking for a really fun game, that doesn't just wants to "look nice with some lights", Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the best choice this year.
    My review is:
    Presentation: 9.0
    Graphics: 8,5
    Gameplay: 9,5
    Sounds: 9.0
    Replay: 8,5    … Expand
  72. k1ingdingaling
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I do not know what game you guys are playing but this is def the best shooter of the year. I have played all the games in the Call of duty series and next to Cod 4 this is my favorite one. The graphics are great, single player and multiplayer is just simply amazing. The only upsetting issue is that call of duty elite is not up yet but it should be fixed shortly. If you think this isI do not know what game you guys are playing but this is def the best shooter of the year. I have played all the games in the Call of duty series and next to Cod 4 this is my favorite one. The graphics are great, single player and multiplayer is just simply amazing. The only upsetting issue is that call of duty elite is not up yet but it should be fixed shortly. If you think this is just a map pack for MW2 you have never played MW2. They fixed a lot of the issues with MW 2 shotguns are primary weapons not secondary and you cant get the RPG till your level 80 so it takes out some of the noobs running around with them. The new game type kill confirmed is a lot of fun. With this game type you do not have to worry about camping since you have to confirmed the kill by running over to get the dog tags. If you wish to win you have work as a team. Basically if you like FPS then this game is a must own wither it is for the multiplayer, single player, spec-ops or the new survival mode, this game is amazing. If you are giving this game anything less than a 9 as a rating your kidding yourself. BUY this game, play this game and you will not be disappointed!… Expand
  73. Rosco
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    First of all I can safely say that MW3 is not a game worthy of the current User critic score of 2/10. I mean really? In all seriousness there is simply no way that the game deserves a pathetic score like that and whilst people are entitled to their opinions it's laughable to suggest MW3 is a terrible game because it's far from it! Now that's over, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Or Call ofFirst of all I can safely say that MW3 is not a game worthy of the current User critic score of 2/10. I mean really? In all seriousness there is simply no way that the game deserves a pathetic score like that and whilst people are entitled to their opinions it's laughable to suggest MW3 is a terrible game because it's far from it! Now that's over, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Or Call of Duty MW2 Part 2 to the haters. It was a given that this outing would pick up from the events of it's predecessor and it does exactly that with Nikolai flying the injured Soap and Captain Price to safety however that's short-lived because when chief antagonist Anatoliy Makarov resurfaces and with the world seemingly at war it doesn't take long for the twosome to get back in action. In all honesty the single player campaign is a continuation of MW2, so yes, it carries on the farfetched story but all the while entertaining you nonetheless. In terms of game play nothing major to report the shooting system has always worked and is arguably the best around when it comes to the FPS genre one of which leads to the demise of one of the MW franchise's most iconic characters however for me personally it didn't have the impact it should have especially giving how important a character this unfortunate individual was throughout the trilogy. Unfortunately the people at Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer haven't addressed the length of the solo campaign which again comes in at the 6-7 mark and even more so they have failed to fix the ridiculous AI of enemies as they can amazingly waltz by your team-mates just to pop a round in your head! I was disappointed actually by the lack of new innovations in the game as i'd like to see CoD continue to move forward for e.g. a cover system would have been fresh however it doesn't prevent you from enjoying the ride. The one thing that MW3 does deliver on is it's action packed set-pieces and it does it better than any of it's rivals and in doing so it does engross you throughout whether it's a thrilling train-journey under the British Parliament, witnessing the destruction of the Big Apple or even the collapsing of the Eiffel Tower and that brings me to the visuals it's not close to competing with the very best such as Uncharted but it still does the business for Call of Duty. The one area where Infinity Ward and co continue to thrive upon and deliver the goods is the Online/Multiplayer. People had complaints about MW2 and I wasn't overly impressed by it but MW3 is redefined and plays a treat so be prepared to say goodbye to hours upon hours of your social life its addictive as ever. Again there's nothing new game mode wise the usual suspects online like Free-For-All, Team Death match and all the favourites that entertain us for hours on end are there again but now the guys at CoD have introduced Call of Duty Elite, is it a con for your money, probably but what it does is allows you to improve your game as well as compete in year round competitions for prizes and earn XP its not essential although i'd imagine a fair few might be purchasing it at some point. On top of that Spec-Ops returns for a second outing after it proved to be a success in MW2 and again it's a delight and gives the game plenty of life and to top it off thereâ… Expand
  74. vicentec
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Almost perfect. It earns a 10, but maybe the next time it could give us more surprises. The Elite stuff is not for me. The new modes are really funny.
  75. hesh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke like black ops , there is no improvement at all and the graphics are scary looks like the game is in 540p ,and 30 dlc comming soon Oh my god, yeah well i'm gonna stay on Battlefield 3.
    This whole game could've been a dlc of black ops
  76. MusGarasia
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    campaign is awesome and multiplayer is simply amazing. Multiplayer plays similarly to modern warfare 2 with most of the BS cut out, and will probably be hours and hours of fun for me.
  77. yelledat2ofen
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This was a great expansion, thanks infinity ward you're really creative. It's nice to see that you make billions every year, and you don't even put the tiniest bit of effort to make it a better game, or go above and beyond. Thanks for settling for the expected, really makes you a great games studio. But hell, what can you do when you have to publish this crap every year?
  78. XLEE
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I'm glad I did not buy the game! I had a chance to borrow it so I did not throw my money on another failed game! I took the previous game series in which I could not play because of all the problems with their servers so I decided to stop playing in the series!! Time they learned to appreciate the gamers and invest in our games! Sorry for the English
  79. Radigga
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty is Call of duty end of story. To go into this game thinking it is going to be any different is completely foolish and to be mad that it is not anything any different is just childish. Here is what I know, this series has been solid since Modern Warefare has only been polished multiple times over until it is now the best in its class. I love all FPS, I even loved Homefront. MW3Call of Duty is Call of duty end of story. To go into this game thinking it is going to be any different is completely foolish and to be mad that it is not anything any different is just childish. Here is what I know, this series has been solid since Modern Warefare has only been polished multiple times over until it is now the best in its class. I love all FPS, I even loved Homefront. MW3 is what the best of this genre can bring and at a consistent 60fps with 1080p output.… Expand
  80. BemaniAK
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Single Player is short and uninteresting.
    Multiplayer is the same old deal, same old tactic of taking old obscure user-made game modes from old shooters to pretend they did something original, same old MMO-style methods of keeping players addicted to grinding points.
    Playable, but not enjoyable.
  81. pierrejiskandar
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Mw3 is basically a map pack, all in all it uses an outdated engine, with very minor tweaks to make it seam that there is a difference between it and that of MW2, but as matter of fact, there really isn't much of a difference, the multiplayer is the same as any other COD title, shares the same formula of: 1- Kill, 2- get kill streak, 3- use killstreak to kill more people, 4- repeat.
  82. Esurohn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So after playing this since launch and having a total of around 12 hours sleep, I have to a conclusion. I wasted money. I already own MW2, got Black Ops and was expecting something more from MW3 I guess. What I got was MW2 with BLOPs Zombie mode minus the zombies. All the maps are so vertical and have the same dirty look. There are so many corners that now getting caught in a goodSo after playing this since launch and having a total of around 12 hours sleep, I have to a conclusion. I wasted money. I already own MW2, got Black Ops and was expecting something more from MW3 I guess. What I got was MW2 with BLOPs Zombie mode minus the zombies. All the maps are so vertical and have the same dirty look. There are so many corners that now getting caught in a good firefight is a thing of the past. None of these maps are memorable and can't even come close to classics such as Cliffside, Eder Dam, Terminal, Crash and Backlot.

    They've used the same in game icons, no new death animations, same killcam and just basically the same audio only boosted with advanced clarity and maybe more treble and bass because the guns do sound a tad more realistic.

    The campaign itself was just a Michael Bay movie. So many explosions and action but most of it for no good reason except for it to break silence. So, MW3 has it's good points and that is familiarity, it basically is a CoD game. But, it's a CoD game I already own. This game could has easily been a DLC map pack for MW2 and because of that fact and the fact I paid full game price, I have to give it a low score.

    Please Activision, wake up and stop recycling your ideas. We're bored of it and we don't appreciate paying that much for poor quality, especially with money problems in this day and age.    … Expand
  83. frenchayy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    2 years of development, 2 years. And what have they produced? A re-skinned mw2 with a 4 hour campaign. I honestly think any sane development team could've produced what mw3 is in under a month. It is an absolute joke and an embarassment that people continue to buy this game. There is no aspect that draws me to the game, the maps are by far the worst of the series, and I honestly and2 years of development, 2 years. And what have they produced? A re-skinned mw2 with a 4 hour campaign. I honestly think any sane development team could've produced what mw3 is in under a month. It is an absolute joke and an embarassment that people continue to buy this game. There is no aspect that draws me to the game, the maps are by far the worst of the series, and I honestly and beginning to believe this is just a massive troll.… Expand
  84. dodsy39
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    ignore the 863 and counting nonces who have left bad reviews having not played the game. I had battlefield 3 for the ps3 and traded it in - if you like sitting in a bush miles away from the action with a sniper rifle, or hiding in a tank for 30 minutes then get that, but if you enjoy fast,frantic, and most importantly fun game play then go for MW3. I would rate this game an 8 but have leftignore the 863 and counting nonces who have left bad reviews having not played the game. I had battlefield 3 for the ps3 and traded it in - if you like sitting in a bush miles away from the action with a sniper rifle, or hiding in a tank for 30 minutes then get that, but if you enjoy fast,frantic, and most importantly fun game play then go for MW3. I would rate this game an 8 but have left it a 10 to show my support to the hard working developers.… Expand
  85. chookalana
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Seriously, is Activison even trying anymore? You could swap MW2 for MW3 and no one would be able to tell which one came out first. Old graphics engine, RESUSED ASSESTS AND TEXTURES from previous COD games, same interface, icons etc. With all that, all this can be only described as a $60 map pack. I'm very disappointed. I don't know why this game reviewed so well on gaming sites. I mySeriously, is Activison even trying anymore? You could swap MW2 for MW3 and no one would be able to tell which one came out first. Old graphics engine, RESUSED ASSESTS AND TEXTURES from previous COD games, same interface, icons etc. With all that, all this can be only described as a $60 map pack. I'm very disappointed. I don't know why this game reviewed so well on gaming sites. I my opinion, it's getting a free pass with everything I stated above. I only gave it 2 because the game isn't broken. But after three incarnations of the same game, what else would you expect.… Expand
  86. lapdog
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been, coming from CoD4. It's an expansion, nothing more. Warning to all the potential consumers: Do not purchase this, you will be sorely disappointed. In fact, I'm going to return this game to get CoD4 and play on the servers for that.
  87. felton1592
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's just MW2 with a patch and a free map pack. Had this game had a graphics upgrade and improvements, it would get a good rating. Call of Duty 4 was great at the time, but nothing has changed.
  88. Stefan-SRB
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Here we go again the same recycled game every year and yet it gets dream reviews like 9.0 or 9.5/10. This is just ridicilous. There aren't any new things who are worth counting. Even the buildings are recycled. Graphics are clearly outdated , gameplay is the same since years and yet kids buy this game for 60â
  89. mjblowers
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Is the game fun? Yes, it is fun, and it's polished. There are limitless things in the multiplayer to keep the hamster wheel going. It's also the same game I've been playing since Call of Duty MWF1, achievements, not gameplay elements, added in that are nothing more than DLC packs. Much like Occupy Wallstreet is teaching us, and National Bank Transfer day, consumers, like myself, areIs the game fun? Yes, it is fun, and it's polished. There are limitless things in the multiplayer to keep the hamster wheel going. It's also the same game I've been playing since Call of Duty MWF1, achievements, not gameplay elements, added in that are nothing more than DLC packs. Much like Occupy Wallstreet is teaching us, and National Bank Transfer day, consumers, like myself, are realizing that their voice can be heard. MW3 is a good game - but I'm tired of being a joke to the COD franchise staff, who I can envision saying in their meetings "Ha! Look how many people are buying the same exact product they bought last year!" YOU ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE GAMING INDUSTRY!!! The standard for games HAS GOT to progress over the course of 5 years - YOU are proving otherwise.… Expand
  90. Jamasen
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this game was a lot better than i had expected, when i first started watching the trailers i was having mixed feelings about this game, but once i had started playing the campaign i was fairly surprised that the single was quite good from my perspective. multiplayer is not as good was modern warfare 2 or cod4 due to the fact that there was not many large open maps like "wasteland" orthis game was a lot better than i had expected, when i first started watching the trailers i was having mixed feelings about this game, but once i had started playing the campaign i was fairly surprised that the single was quite good from my perspective. multiplayer is not as good was modern warfare 2 or cod4 due to the fact that there was not many large open maps like "wasteland" or "overgrown" but the multiplayer overall was good fun. overall a great game.… Expand
  91. SpecialK79
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    was very hyped for this and was so let down....same old cod, feels like modern warfare 2 DLC imo, yes this may be the "best" call of duty multiplayer but no improvements that i'm willing to fork out £40 for. I'll be trading this game in very soon. utter garbage and just to think activision makes so much money from people, and the the DLC will be over 10 per mapwas very hyped for this and was so let down....same old cod, feels like modern warfare 2 DLC imo, yes this may be the "best" call of duty multiplayer but no improvements that i'm willing to fork out £40 for. I'll be trading this game in very soon. utter garbage and just to think activision makes so much money from people, and the the DLC will be over 10 per map pack...outrageous, glad ive got other GREAT games to play such as fifa 12, uncharted 3, battlefield and batman AC.… Expand
  92. deathsaber
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Don't listen to the haters. For whatever reason there is a misguided push for people who aren't playing this game at all to give stupidly low scores because they like to drag down what is popular. The fact of the matter is this game series is still the best online shooter available on the market. Yes the game is similar to past iterations- so is gears, halo, and uncharted which justDon't listen to the haters. For whatever reason there is a misguided push for people who aren't playing this game at all to give stupidly low scores because they like to drag down what is popular. The fact of the matter is this game series is still the best online shooter available on the market. Yes the game is similar to past iterations- so is gears, halo, and uncharted which just came out- we don't get on those games but for some reason modern warfare takes all kinds of flak. I'm not saying its GOTY or the best ever, but the fact remains that this is a solid game and any rating giving anything lower than an 8 is just dumb.… Expand
  93. Anon889
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Once again a bad rehash by Nintendo, which doesn't bring anything new to the table. It's just the same old game copypasted with a new name to get money from the youngsters who can't see this. Good job, Miyamoto!
  94. vinny4life
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Loved Modern warfare 1 and 2, and hasn't changed for 3. Graphics might be slightly improved but game play definitely has improved. Online play is even better and campaign was interesting but a good way to continue it. Campaign definitely improved since mw2 only had 5 hours of campaign play. Overall amazing game and deserves full marks.
  95. Jonathan-a_100
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Worth renting, just nothing here that hasn't been done before. Activision simply milking the COD brand for all it is worth. I also bought BF3 this year and i shall be sticking to that series from now on. BF3 multiplayer is so much more rewarding
  96. Atun0000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3? A new videogame? I was thinking that was a DLC of 70$. You will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible.
  97. gandalfb
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great game, singiel is perfect , multi too , I like mission of Special Ops Survival mode. Game better then bf3 :) Activision, Infinity Ward good work… Expand
  98. Exebiel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I'm so disappointed for this game, I believed they made a significant evolution in the game but they practically showed as a DLC, we purchased a game not a DLC! I just purchased & sold this game in 1 day, I'm very disappointed. I'm being serious... I'm sorry but this game is a garbage, lazy developers won't succeed to resurrect this game. Thanks.
  99. funnyguy123
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game is the EXACT same as mw2 and there are even recycled buildings. no effort has been put into this game at all its just a cut and paste version of mw2 they keep pumping out games every year and dont even bother to make it good because people will buy it anyways
  100. Urza
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This game is a disappointing failure. Dated graphics, scripting campaign, and reused art assets make me feel like I'm playing DLC and not a new game.
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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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