Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    same recycled garbage. I have played all previous Moder warfare titles including black ops and world at war (in between cod4 and modern warfare 2). I knew from that start the multiplayer looked the same but to my surprise they changed almost nothing. Even the sound effects are the same! are you kidding me!? Still running the quake III engine from 1999! All the texture models are the samesame recycled garbage. I have played all previous Moder warfare titles including black ops and world at war (in between cod4 and modern warfare 2). I knew from that start the multiplayer looked the same but to my surprise they changed almost nothing. Even the sound effects are the same! are you kidding me!? Still running the quake III engine from 1999! All the texture models are the same expect shiner. However i dident fret i figured the campian is always epic right! NO! They basically held my hand down a straight path and then spoon fed me explosions. Sadly disappointed. If your a fan id wait for the bargain bin… Expand
  2. I8YourMama
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Its the same game as MW2... seriously guys after a few hours you'll be bored. All they changed in the game is a new campaign (which is only like 4 hours long) and a few minor additions. In a nutshell, this is honestly just an expensive dlc pack. Save your $60 and wait for skyrim or something.
  3. gravythis28
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It's unfortunate that hopes and expectations can't stop a great franchise from derailing. I made this account after seeing Glen Schofield try to get fanboys to up the rating, although zero is pretty harsh, I can't praise this game in anyway. Everything that made me keep coming back to CoD4 and MW2 are gone in this sequel, which is both unsurprising and yet disappointing. The kill streakIt's unfortunate that hopes and expectations can't stop a great franchise from derailing. I made this account after seeing Glen Schofield try to get fanboys to up the rating, although zero is pretty harsh, I can't praise this game in anyway. Everything that made me keep coming back to CoD4 and MW2 are gone in this sequel, which is both unsurprising and yet disappointing. The kill streak systems have some nice ideas but the lack of a Nuke is unacceptable; Let Treyarch make the diet CoD games for those who complain about balance, sure MW2 could get ridiculous at times because of nukes, secondary shot guns and quick scoping but guess what? That's what gave it a pulse. When you take away the manic elements that made multiplayer unpredictable and fresh every time around you're left with a giant lifeless corpse without a pulse. Despite all of this, I was hoping that the game would at least deliver some entertaining maps that could compete with high rise or crash, but the developers killed my hopes there too, though they are definitely a step above the maps in Black Ops.… Expand
  4. Sammyv17
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Call of duty continues to be the fun addicting experience that people love. It runs smoothly and has excitement throughout. Spec ops is a welcome addition and the ability to play splitscreen is much appreciated in a generation where very few developers consider the people who play with those that they know, not just random people around the world.
  5. Jmack90
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Campaign is the same old Linear piece of crap and the multiplayer is the same old boring gameplay populated by 13 year old caffeine addicts. Don't waste your money or time with this overhyped piece of garbage.
  6. superflydwyer
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    brilliant game, love ever aspect of it, played every cod and this is easily the best all round package (needs zombies though!!) stop slating a game that doesn't deserve it people!
  7. Thrawn
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'm sick of paying $60 every year for the same freaking game. Stop buying these games year after year because they are destroying the video game industry and cheapening companies capable of doing better!
  8. CRYSiiS
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I wouldn't have given this game a flat out ZERO if I had written this earlier. I really do NOT like a game developer ripping off consumers year after year promising new things. Only to find out the same EXACT models and animations were ripped from the earlier games.

    I would have given this game, maybe a 5 out of 10. But year after year video game websites such as IGN give this game the    I wouldn't have given this game a flat out ZERO if I had written this earlier. I really do NOT like a game developer ripping off consumers year after year promising new things. Only to find out the same EXACT models and animations were ripped from the earlier games.

    I would have given this game, maybe a 5 out of 10. But year after year video game websites such as IGN give this game the title, "Game of the Year" and so on. Which leads me to believe either A. they are idiots, or B. they are being paid.

    I am a Battlefield fan, and I used to be a Call of Duty fan. With all "fanboy" aside. DICE brings new stuff to the table, while IW rehashed used material.

    The straw that broke the camels back on my ZERO rating. Was the idiot Schofield begging for metacritic reviews on Twitter. Schofield, eat my nasty nuts, your game deserves a score of 2/10.    … Expand
  9. SYKOVL
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great fun game!
  10. MW3suks
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
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  11. 12ealDeal
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I wish I could rate this a -59.99, because that's how much money you might as well be wasting if you already own MW2. This is a crap game with a ludicrous plot, garbage maps, etc.
  12. Bootscv
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I feel like I've played this game before. Oh wait, I have...twice. The graphics are pathetically outdated, having changed little since the first modern warfare. The physics feel cheap and flimsy, as the guns do not actually recoil realistically and animations look unnaturally robotic. Being able to go full auto at someone with a machine gun while having the reticule barely budge makes theI feel like I've played this game before. Oh wait, I have...twice. The graphics are pathetically outdated, having changed little since the first modern warfare. The physics feel cheap and flimsy, as the guns do not actually recoil realistically and animations look unnaturally robotic. Being able to go full auto at someone with a machine gun while having the reticule barely budge makes the gunplay feel unrealistic and cheap. Sound effects are equally messy; gunfire sounds more like a fruitblender than anything else. Firing the weapons has no weight behind them due to the muffled, unrealistic sound effects and the robotic physics, giving little to no satisfaction in landing hits. At 60 bucks, IW is robbing us of our money. This is almost the same game, with the same engine, the same graphics, and same gameplay as the previous two. I feel like there is an immense lack of effort and dedication put in by the design team; in its third iteration, i expect a game to at the very least have technological improvements over its predecessors. But even there I am disappointed. I find it hilarious that the Glen Schofield has the balls to ask for higher user ratings on Metacritic after pumping out this product on so much hype. So here I am, voicing my opinion to spite him when I otherwise would have stayed silent.

    Do yourself a favor and go play skyrim or something.    … Expand
  13. alpacmon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    $60 for a map pack. Every single thing added in this game from the last one could have been downloadable content. I think all of the call of duty games suck (excluding the first) but I understand if you just enjoy the multiplayer. However, I don't understand why millions of people go out every single year to buy the same game. Do not tell me they added new stuff and changed it; it's the$60 for a map pack. Every single thing added in this game from the last one could have been downloadable content. I think all of the call of duty games suck (excluding the first) but I understand if you just enjoy the multiplayer. However, I don't understand why millions of people go out every single year to buy the same game. Do not tell me they added new stuff and changed it; it's the same exact game. It's sad that this is the most successful video game in the world. How far the game industry has fallen.… Expand
  14. fuzzy_panda
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I really do wish I could give you a good review IW, but I can't. I have played through this game, the campaign is same old same old, the graphics are almost identical to MW2 and compared to Battlefield 3 on consoles its really quite embarrassing. Kill confirmed is mildly fun, but the fact is this is just a map pack for MW2.
  15. Kaehl0311
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Every year, same thing. Activision spits out another one of these. It's frustrating, but they know they can do it because millions of 12 year olds the world over are going to buy it. It really just feels like a glorified map pack at this point. I feel like I've played this 3 times and this is just an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 1 and 2. I'm pretty disappointed. The campaign doesn'tEvery year, same thing. Activision spits out another one of these. It's frustrating, but they know they can do it because millions of 12 year olds the world over are going to buy it. It really just feels like a glorified map pack at this point. I feel like I've played this 3 times and this is just an expansion pack for Modern Warfare 1 and 2. I'm pretty disappointed. The campaign doesn't feel like it's done anything new, and the multiplayer is the same old thing. Oh well, at least I've been playing my brother's game and I didn't end up spending any money on it :)… Expand
  16. waunted
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The game is exactly what you would expect and nothing more.. that's fine by me. If you are new to the series you will love it. I was skeptical after the Infinity Ward collapse but Sledgehammer did a hell of a job. The multiplayer is pure awesomeness. It really is just pure fun.
  17. duvi
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition,The game has substantial potential but in its current form it needs significant work. The multiplayer can take up to 20 minutes to find a suitable match and when a match is found the connection to host is often lost at the loading screen. I also experience individuals spawning right behind or in front of me on a regular basis only to have them teleport elsewhere on the map. In addition, COD: Black Ops provided the option to practice against AI bots in offline multiplayer, COD: MW3 does not allow this. Given the trouble that COD: MW3 is having with multiplayer matchmaking this is something that needs to be added. This is a major oversight that should have been caught by the developer as it allows players to still use the full content of the game even if the online matchmaking is not functional as it is at the moment.… Expand
  18. Mazegilliam
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is freaking awesome. The graphics are sick and it still runs on 60 frames per second. the sound of the guns are super enhance and the movement of the character runs smooth. The campaign is sick it starts off exactly where mw2 ended and theres spec with tons of missions you could play with a partner and it also adds some story from the campaign. Also the online game play isThis game is freaking awesome. The graphics are sick and it still runs on 60 frames per second. the sound of the guns are super enhance and the movement of the character runs smooth. The campaign is sick it starts off exactly where mw2 ended and theres spec with tons of missions you could play with a partner and it also adds some story from the campaign. Also the online game play is fantastic with 16 new maps, new game modes, exclusive game modes to private matches, strike packages with new killstreaks, new perks, & new guns and old guns returning from the other mw games. If you are a die hard fan of CoD games for the stuff off and online you should get a copy of this game.… Expand
  19. D4nnY
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I dont know why there is all the hate if you dont like the game dont bye it simple. Overall game is not much differnt from mw2 but dayum this game is freakishly addictive.You can play this game for a whole year without getting bored(Talking bout multiplayer here). This game deserves atleast a 9 if not 10.
  20. ilikepieman
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This game is better than you would expect if you are not a fan of the other games. The controls are perfect, the graphics are quite good, and the campaign is better than other cod games. Yeah it's short, but it is still cinematic. People keep hating on elite but the reason it's not working is because so many people want it. You don't get mad at a store for being out of stock of a game, andThis game is better than you would expect if you are not a fan of the other games. The controls are perfect, the graphics are quite good, and the campaign is better than other cod games. Yeah it's short, but it is still cinematic. People keep hating on elite but the reason it's not working is because so many people want it. You don't get mad at a store for being out of stock of a game, and the issues will be over soon probably.… Expand
  21. Vanguardus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is the same thig has COD MW2, if you already have it, there is no need to buy this one.If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and i was disappointed
  22. Jonb2000
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The graphics may be the same but it's graphical details is for more superior than battlefield. I doubt that any of these negative user reviews are from anyone that actually own the game.
  23. Tuggie
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Complete lack of innovation and just a way for Activision to continue to milk a cash cow. Same engine that was already just "alright" when it first came out, absolutely no extra thought put into the multiplayer to balance it, and the campaign is as stupid as ever with rails shooting and over-convulted-never-explaining-anything plot that is extremely disatisfying.

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

    I absolutely LOVED COD 4. I thought MW2 was pretty good. Think about this now, MW3 is actually the 9th or 10th COD game if you count Turning Point to come out. People need to suck it up and start playing games that are innovative and aren't lazy half assed games meant to make billions of dollars. I blame every single person for this game getting this far without changes because WE are the ones who buy this game. Glad I'm only renting it.    … Expand
  24. ZyloWolfBane
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    More like MW2.5

    Elite didnt even work on day one and neither did the multiplayer, I waited in line for 4 hours to get my copy only to come home and have the servers be down, just like when I got MW2. And then they were down AGAIN the following morning. Meanwhile they still want $50 for a years worth of elite service that takes alot of things that most companies offer for FREE like    More like MW2.5

    Elite didnt even work on day one and neither did the multiplayer, I waited in line for 4 hours to get my copy only to come home and have the servers be down, just like when I got MW2.

    And then they were down AGAIN the following morning.

    Meanwhile they still want $50 for a years worth of elite service that takes alot of things that most companies offer for FREE like DICE or Bungie do, and the whole multiplayer is a pure cut/paste of MW2, and they're trying to pawn the newer features like strike packages (Classes anyone?) and weapon progression based on your usage of the weapon (Like battlefield!).

    If they want this series to stay strong they need to take the first step and do something original like when they first released MW1 because right now its getting sad.

    Case and point this was an overpriced expansion pack, and if their map pack prices were any indication they definitely arent strangers to ripping people off.    … Expand
  25. AngryGamer
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    What a piece of ****
    It's just a copy Of MW2!
    Same graphics,same extremely outdated engine,almost the same multiplayer,short and lame singleplayer.
    The console peasants might be pleased with this but i am not!
  26. Chinchilla0719
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I think the main point here would be "why change a winning formula?". There is no reason to and instead COD does enough minor tweaks to make the overall experience much more enjoyable and a more complete game than any other installment in the series. Their is clearly a reason that COD is the highest selling gaming franchise in history...because they have perfected what the first personI think the main point here would be "why change a winning formula?". There is no reason to and instead COD does enough minor tweaks to make the overall experience much more enjoyable and a more complete game than any other installment in the series. Their is clearly a reason that COD is the highest selling gaming franchise in history...because they have perfected what the first person shooter should be. It is hard to believe that this game has gotten so many negative reviews from "fans". If anything, it shows how this BF3 v MW3 has affected peoples judgement. To give a game a 0 or a 1 score means that it is utterly unplayable, so their no excuse for giving this game those scorelines unless A) you have not played it and do not intend to because you are so hung up on BF3 or B) you wish to drive the score down intentionally. Both are inexcusable. It is clear that MW3 is a fantastic piece of software! Universal accliam from critics should tell yo usomething. Agreed, the series could use some freshening up, but to say that it is entirely stale is a gross misstatement. The graphics are fantastic as always, the action is explosive and over the top and will keep you on your seat, and the multiplayer is a real treat. The new survival mode is absolutely brilliant and will be a good alternative to the "zombies mode" of black Ops. Well done Infinity Ward, you made another brilliant one!!!… Expand
  27. Jakritic
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I thought the first Modern Warfare Game was great and ahead of its time, I just don't understand how people stand in line at midnight to buy over $60 dollars worth of downloaded content from Modern Warfare 2.This game lacks any originality.
  28. RedChaos115
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This is a Great Game....
    the campaign, while having a cliche story, is a blast to play
    the new features in spec ops is worth checking out and survival mode is addicting (but its not original) multiplayer is fun, but i think BF3 did better still the old engine from COD4 is still here so it isnt "that" visually impressive in the end the gun-to-gun arcade style COD is here and has few issues    This is a Great Game....
    the campaign, while having a cliche story, is a blast to play
    the new features in spec ops is worth checking out and survival mode is addicting (but its not original)
    multiplayer is fun, but i think BF3 did better
    still the old engine from COD4 is still here so it isnt "that" visually impressive
    in the end the gun-to-gun arcade style COD is here and has few issues
    Go pick it up if u just wanna have a good time    … Expand
  29. SidebunSlayer
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    More of the same. Very very minor tweaks for $60? No, pick it up when its at $20.... Don't stand up for greed and/or laziness. Incredibly wasteful...
  30. MikeBenacquista
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Really enjoying this, as much as I loved MW2, there were aspects of the game which I saw as negatives, but it seems as if they've all been fixed in MW3!
  31. PS3Man
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    I honestly was expecting more. I loved Black Ops and thought it was the best CoD yet. I was hoping that Infinity Ward would build on what Black Ops had alreadt accomplished. Instead, Infinity Ward decided to only expand on MW2. MW2 is a two year old game and is dated. Black Ops is new and full of amazing features such as dolphin diving, wager matches, cod points, etc. IW disregardedI honestly was expecting more. I loved Black Ops and thought it was the best CoD yet. I was hoping that Infinity Ward would build on what Black Ops had alreadt accomplished. Instead, Infinity Ward decided to only expand on MW2. MW2 is a two year old game and is dated. Black Ops is new and full of amazing features such as dolphin diving, wager matches, cod points, etc. IW disregarded everything that Treyarch did right and only wanted to improve their game. The maps are to small and it seems as though there is too much going on at once. I have already started to go back to Black Ops instead of playing MW3. This game also has some positives though. The connection for multiplayer is greatly increased and is great. Overall, this is more of a Modern Warfare 2.5 than a Modern Warfare 3. This is not the change that I wanted and I believe that IW only put in minimal work into this game. I am a huge fan of CoD, but this is not what I wanted.… Expand
  32. subglitch
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Metacritic really need to sort this out, If you like the franchise and really only want more maps then this is still one of the most addictive multi-players out there.
  33. SpartacusBadBoy
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I must say that Activision marketing department did a fantastic job to con more than a thousand users on xbox, 500 plus on PS3 and another 600+ on PC who all gave a very negative review. Why did you buy this game then??? The reason you are not seeing a huge positive review numbers is because the people who like this game are still playing in there pajamas or what they were wearing on theI must say that Activision marketing department did a fantastic job to con more than a thousand users on xbox, 500 plus on PS3 and another 600+ on PC who all gave a very negative review. Why did you buy this game then??? The reason you are not seeing a huge positive review numbers is because the people who like this game are still playing in there pajamas or what they were wearing on the 1st day the game came out. As for me, I have played more than 800 hours on mw2 (PC) and I'm not looking to play more of the same thing (played on a friends PC). But if you are, then this game is for you. New maps (so, so, there are some good maps), new game modes (kill confirm is like a blitz of ppl running around like headless chickens) and new guns (smg looks like the popular gun in PC) ! The multiplayer is refined and tweaked to give a better experience. I know this section is for PS3 (I do own a PS3 at least) but i was shocked to see the number of negative reviews and hopefully this review will help. Like i said in my other review for PC, if you are looking for something new and innovative, then don't buy this game. But if you were still playing mw2 and want more, then buy this game, most of my friends on steam are playing it like mad now.… Expand
  34. Singh
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    People on Metacritic are hating the game, fifty who are haters actually bought the game and hate. The rest are either Battlefield 3 fans or they just hate.

    Now, look at what made Half-Life 2 game of the decade, it did not really introduce anything new, but it fixed what was wrong with Half-Life. Half-Life's expansions added what was new, Half-Life 2 fixed everything that was wrong. That    People on Metacritic are hating the game, fifty who are haters actually bought the game and hate. The rest are either Battlefield 3 fans or they just hate.

    Now, look at what made Half-Life 2 game of the decade, it did not really introduce anything new, but it fixed what was wrong with Half-Life. Half-Life's expansions added what was new, Half-Life 2 fixed everything that was wrong.

    That was the issue with Modern Warfare 2, while Call of Duty 4 set the table and its expansions added new maps with new gameplay, that is what MW2 did, it did not fix anything, but it added new stuff. Infinity Ward fixed that, they did add new modes but they knew that to stay relevant in the video game biz, they needed to fix everything up.

    They did add new modes, these modes were strikingly similar to other modes, yes, but the fine line of distinctions is what made them fun to play. Now I bet you in Modern Warfare 4 (they should drop Call of Duty, because that title is now Treyarch's), they will add new graphics and they will add more distinctions between the gameplay.

    Look at everything they fixed: killstreaks, gameplay, audio, servers. You see, blame their work on MW2 for what is wrong, if they did their technique for MW3 on MW2, we would have seen a far better game, but does that stop MW3 from being a good game.

    I mean even if they are just fixing everything, they took the time to add new features: many new modes, many new guns and the graphics run at 60 FPS. Lets go back to modes, they will add more distinctions in the next installment of Modern Warfare. I also expect Treyarch to do this as well with their next WW2 or Cold war game. Now to guns, every gun is the same, its just how you use it. Now to graphics, this is the hardest thing to get finished and make better, I bet you if they were to match the game's graphics up to lets say Uncharted 3, the IW Engine would overload and it would take them up to November 2012 to finish the game, they will advance the graphics for the next game, don't worry, but by adding 60 FPS they did do a good job on fixing the graphics that they already had.

    Don't listen to the negative reviews, actually play the game for yourself.    … Expand
  35. Onyx81
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    I am giving the game a 3/10, but that doesn't mean the game is terrible. This is mainly a Multiplayer review as I have yet to play Spec Ops and Campaign. The engine that MW2 runs on is re used in this blockbuster sequel that so many fans have anticipated. What this means is that the gameplay is the same, and the graphics are the same. The updates to the game, core gameplay, and networkingI am giving the game a 3/10, but that doesn't mean the game is terrible. This is mainly a Multiplayer review as I have yet to play Spec Ops and Campaign. The engine that MW2 runs on is re used in this blockbuster sequel that so many fans have anticipated. What this means is that the gameplay is the same, and the graphics are the same. The updates to the game, core gameplay, and networking code are what defines this year's Call of Duty.

    What they have updated does make the game play better and encourage teamwork; however, with the core gameplay vastly unchanged, the game still promotes you to play as a lone wolf. The map design is up for debate, but my take on the new maps is that they are great. They flow really well and I never have problems finding enemies and rarely get snuck up on. The main thing they changed to the core gameplay is how strong the weapons are, and how they can be used. The weapons are very strong and this is not a good thing. The more powerful weapons allows anyone who is new to the series to easily get lots of kills, even against veteran players. Shotguns are back to being a primary weapon, and I'm very happy with the decision. The maps allow shotguns, which have also gotten a damage buff, to preform very well and suits anyone who like likes to move around the map often. The networking code that the game runs on isn't very good either. In other game I play, it says I have a perfect connection, but in MW3 I have a horrible connection and it is very hard to find matches despite it being a brand new game. The networking cod the game runs on also causes the hit detection for bullets to be terrible. When you are further away your bullets usually hit an enemy, but when you are at a close to medium-close range, it takes a while for the bullets to hit someone even when aiming down your sights.

    The multiplayer overall captures the fun gameplay of MW2, and the new maps make for fast paced and intense matches, but the game does suffer to some problems. The miniscule updates made to the game, core gameplay changes, and networking all make this game feel like an overpriced expansion pack. If you are a person that has played a Call of Duty game before, this game doesn't have much changed and I would recommend buying it used or at a cheaper price. If you are a new player to Call of Duty I would recommend this game, but don't be surprised at the problems the game has. MW3 was supposed to be a blockbuster game, but it only feels like an expansion pack to MW2 that costs too much money and has some problems that shouldn't be there.    … Expand
  36. ricky_Brzr
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Firstly let me say that Infinity Ward got a fan for life in me after COD4:MW - which to this date, remains the greatest game i have ever played, without question - for both it's story mode & mulitplayer.

    I was hugely unimpressed with MW2 however, although I did sill enjoy the game, I felt it was a huge step back. It didn't breed the competetive nature that COD4 did. There was no balance    Firstly let me say that Infinity Ward got a fan for life in me after COD4:MW - which to this date, remains the greatest game i have ever played, without question - for both it's story mode & mulitplayer.

    I was hugely unimpressed with MW2 however, although I did sill enjoy the game, I felt it was a huge step back. It didn't breed the competetive nature that COD4 did. There was no balance within the weapons. Using a sniper for example, was almost pointless due to the accuracy of Scar+RDS.

    Gimmicky things like scavenger perk & kill streaks made camping the most effective way to play.

    However, MW3 was hugely built up - I heard from friends they were going to find a middle-ground between 4 & MW2.

    I anticipated this game greatly, a new MW, which would hopefully learn from the mistakes of MW2 and hopefully a game to blow the 2 previous titles out the water.

    HOW WRONG I WAS. This game didn't just let me down immensly, I have never felt so ripped off by a product in my life.

    I know the gaming industry isn't going to develop a new engine everytime a developer releases a sequel - but as gamers we at least expect some gameplay improvement & new features.

    Lazy would be an understatement. The gameplay is EXACTLY, i repeat EXACTLY the same. Most the guns are the same. The maps are new. And they have a new storyline for offline.

    And that, i'm afraid is MW3 in a nutshell.

    I'm taking it back tomorrow wiith my reciept for a full refund, and activision/IW deserve to be investigated by some sort of watchdog body for this effort.    … Expand
  37. asdfgh
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    It's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives theIt's not terrible by any means, however, it is frustrating to see a once great series that contains two of my favourite games of all time (CoD 2 & 4) fail to change. Yes, it's the same moderate quality textures, same unrealistic and pathetic gun sounds, same single player thats as linear as the line y=x., and that's a real shame. Activision's desire for a yearly release gives the developers no time for any real innovation or enough time for a new engine, this is what lets down this game. It's no longer fun to pay for a brand new game, along with 3 compulsory map packs or the elite subscription if you wish to avoid being 'kicked' from MP games, its becoming greedy. The included maps are tacky, small and repedative from my experience on them, and alas, it is clear that IW haven't listened to fans as the dreaded 'Noob Tube' returns as an early unlock which is perhaps my least favourite thing about call of duty. Graphics (7.5/10): Perhaps not as good as MW2, but a clear step up from Black Ops, the engine however doesn't allow for the dynamic lighting that some rivals to this franchise and the textures are clearly copy and pasted from earlier games. As usual, the guns look great themselves, the few high quality textures are devoted to firearms which look much better than anything else, albeit, not quite as good as BF3. One thing I really like is the 60fps, it leaves the game play smooth at all times, and never seems to dip.

    Sound (1/10): Pathetic is the only way to describe them, unrealistic and completely wrong gun sounds return. There are also no dynamic sounds, so a sniper rifle on the other side of a map, 3 blocks away, sounds the same as if it were 5 metres away. Very, very dissappointing.

    Multiplayer (4/10): A quote from MW2: "Same stuff, different day", which is a perfect description of the multiplayer aspect of MW3....its nearly IDENTICAL! Some different guns, some not, same sounds, slightly redesigned maps, same game modes practically. There is a huge hype behind "Kill Confirmed" mode, which would be great for a communicating team, however, I'm told that this has been taken from Crysis 2 (not 100% sure on that) plus a slightly different version of CTF. These add little to the game. The same stupid killsteaks, including the annoying Juggernaught that appeared in spec ops last time. Again, in a few months time, be prepared to shell out US$15/$AU23 for the first of 3 map packs that if avoided will see you kicked from every server (or $50 for the elite service). The maps too, all seem identical bar the NYC map, which, combined with the tiny size ( 6 players per team max usually and the playing area is tiny) leaves one bored VERY quickly. Ah yes, to allow for new and unskilled players, noob tube returns from its nerfing in Black Ops to again leave me wanting to tear my hair out in frustration. "Quickscoping", another frustrating 'innovation' has returned to haunt me, an exploit of the over-helpful aim assist. The P2P servers are a clear step down from dedicated ones, they limit the number of players and lag like hell in Australia, I hate it, it's not as fun as past games.

    Offline (3/10): Meh, another over the top, unoriginal story. Unbelievably short, finished on easy in 4 and half hours, contrary to most "professional" critics who say it takes 8. However, at least IW tried to do something new with a rip off of zombies along with some more co-op spec ops, however, no co-op will ever compare to Treyarch's Zombies. As a whole, the offline component appears half baked and tired.

    Overall, I was going to give this game 6 or 7 out of 10, however seeing as its part of a series, it is a rediculous copy of the last one, hence its low rating. The "professional" critics who raved so highly need to get a grip and loose their bias, as a once CoD fanboy myself, I am very disappointed and will be trying out BF3 in the near future as I return this 'new' game. A pathetic money grab, if you enjoy CoD, play MW2 or MW1, they're by far better than this.    … Expand
  38. StumpBeefknob
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Most expensive map pack ever made. CoD map packs are usually around $15, yet they somehow thought that tacking on a 5 hour SP campaign would be worth the extra $45. Looking at it strictly as an expansion to Modern Warfare 2? Its a fantastic stand alone expansion. Only thing I despise more than studios charging $60 for map pack expansions is the foolish consumers that gobble it up.
  39. aleco34
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Why would I want to play call of duty 4 again I've already played it twice I see no need to play it a third time! The story is no longer compelling, and is riddled with cliches and the multiplayer is just as boring as it was previously, now go play a good game such as leisure suit larry: box office bust
  40. tabernouche
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I've never played Battlefield 3 or MW2 so I can only compare it to Black Ops. My review pertains only to the multiplayer game:

    Pros: 1) better graphics and audio than Black Ops (e.g. environment has more detail and guns don't sound like toys). 2) Killstreaks have more options and are customizable by class. 3) Kill Confirmed is a fun tweak on Team Deathmatch. As for pros, that's about it,    I've never played Battlefield 3 or MW2 so I can only compare it to Black Ops. My review pertains only to the multiplayer game:

    Pros: 1) better graphics and audio than Black Ops (e.g. environment has more detail and guns don't sound like toys). 2) Killstreaks have more options and are customizable by class. 3) Kill Confirmed is a fun tweak on Team Deathmatch.
    As for pros, that's about it, in my opinion. Cons: 1) equipment and gun attachments/perks must level up (as opposed to purchasing with CoD points), so if you prefer a motion sensor--sorry, no way you're getting it until right before you prestige. 2) Sound quality of players' mics is poor. 3) Server disconnects/times out way more often than Black Ops. 4) I'm signed up for CoD Elite, but have yet actually see what it does because whenever log in, it kicks me out again. 5) Theater mode sucks: there's no first-person view for other players, and as far as I can tell, you can only watch your own games. If you want to watch other good players' games to get tips, you're out of luck.
    6) Many of the maps seem to be thrown together haphazardly and are not interesting.

    The gun/equipment leveling up, server problems, and theater mode are the biggest flaws in my opinion. Overall, I'm sure it'll provide plenty of entertainment, but the shortcomings of the multiplayer experience are heavily outweighed by the improvements.    … Expand
  41. Iceyball
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game offers hardly anything new from its previous titles. I keep hoping they will add something to convince me to buy their game, yet I have been failed countless times. All this game is is a $60 Map pack/patch, if you've already got another Modern Warfare your good, nothing new here.
  42. XPEKT420
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    After having such hihh expectations for this game after amazing hours of gameplay on MW2. After buying this game on midnight launch and playing for a few hours i soon got absolutely bored of this game and with the maps being so small is a joke. Im nevr buying a MW game again. Back to Battlefield 3 A Real War Game.
  43. mwfanboyps31989
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Infinity ward has used the same formula since COD4. Afraid to step outside the box and come out with somenthing fresh, they stick to the same formula. If you think about it and do the math your getting about twenty new maps which if it was "new dlc for mw2" would be about $75 plus if each map pack had 5 maps so thats one way to look at it. For those that are new to the series and notInfinity ward has used the same formula since COD4. Afraid to step outside the box and come out with somenthing fresh, they stick to the same formula. If you think about it and do the math your getting about twenty new maps which if it was "new dlc for mw2" would be about $75 plus if each map pack had 5 maps so thats one way to look at it. For those that are new to the series and not experienced with shooters your gonna have a hard time with the fast paced action. practice,practice, practice. overall i am only going to play this game because i spent the money and its the latest in the series.… Expand
  44. berserk6484
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    How could this happened ?! How can you sell it 70 â
  45. TBrownjr87
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    This game is a product of a gargantuan hype machine. The game play, controls, weapons, graphics, and pretty much everything else remains the same as the previous installment. MW3 is an average FPS at best. If you think this game is anything revolutionary, you are a lemming. period.
  46. Matrix_XII
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wow what a cash grab. I've bought MW1, MW2, Black Ops.. Why did I buy MW3??? Seriously I should have just waited on Skyrim or Uncharted 3. Now I'm out $60 for a rehashed game that's hardly anything more than a map pack. Everybody thinking that the negative reviews are trolls bombing this game are incorrect!! MW3 could be fun to someone who's never played the series I'll give it that, butWow what a cash grab. I've bought MW1, MW2, Black Ops.. Why did I buy MW3??? Seriously I should have just waited on Skyrim or Uncharted 3. Now I'm out $60 for a rehashed game that's hardly anything more than a map pack. Everybody thinking that the negative reviews are trolls bombing this game are incorrect!! MW3 could be fun to someone who's never played the series I'll give it that, but almost everybody has and this was the laziest version put out to date. The graphics look dated, the engine is old, the game is sooo laggy, and you're in the lobby half the time waiting for a game to actually work. Especially when everyone is hard out for money these days, DO NOT WASTE IT ON THIS GAME!!… Expand
  47. Ellisd326
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is a horrid excuse for a sequel.To be fair to consumers it shoulda been a 29.99DLC at best...I am disappoint.So whos gonna buy the next CoD game that comes out in eleven months...
  48. tanktizzo
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    This game was a let down...same graphics as 2 yrs. ago. Just more of the same stuff from the previous... You are basically buying new maps. The story mode can be beat in 5 hrs...
  49. Killerboy_10
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Uma pequena evolução a nível gráfico, admito que podia ser melhor. Dou muito valor a um jogo com os gráficos do MW3, porque tem uma história fantástica, o online está muito mais convidativo com os servers privados e novas funcionalidades. A verdade é que o jogo corre aUma pequena evolução a nível gráfico, admito que podia ser melhor. Dou muito valor a um jogo com os gráficos do MW3, porque tem uma história fantástica, o online está muito mais convidativo com os servers privados e novas funcionalidades. A verdade é que o jogo corre a 60fps, bastante fluído e não necessita assim de muitos gráficos.
    Muito bom o jogo, não me arrependo nada de o ter comprado!    … Expand
  50. Mw3isterrible
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Zocker is wrong, both BF3 and MW3 are both terrible games, the difference is that BF3 was made that bad, MW3 they took MW2 and changed a little bit, added a crappy new story, then sold it like tard cakes. both were very bad games, MW3 is worst and i cant understand how anybody could be so blind as to not realize its obvious flaws in both game play and story
  51. fuzzychode
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Welcome to mw3 for noobs. Bf3>ops>mw2:>mw3. Way to ruin a great thing. I have loved cod forever and find myself forcing myself to play insted of wanting to. So glad my neo got a free copy and I wasn't like the sad millions who paid for this game. Save your money and pick up black ops for the best cod action.
  52. conman1011
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Its call of duty. Do you really need to read a review? I mean seriously its been the same **** since call of duty 4. The guns sound like paintball guns, a throwing knife will kill you instantly, even if it hits your foot. Kill streaks still dominate, just like they always have. One of the main characters die in the campaign to try to make you go "nooooooo :'(" and last but not least...overIts call of duty. Do you really need to read a review? I mean seriously its been the same **** since call of duty 4. The guns sound like paintball guns, a throwing knife will kill you instantly, even if it hits your foot. Kill streaks still dominate, just like they always have. One of the main characters die in the campaign to try to make you go "nooooooo :'(" and last but not least...over 400 hundred thousand 8 year olds will buy this game and orgasm all over it and say its the greatest game ever.

    Its call of duty, if your a fanboy you'll like it. If your a regular gamer. You won't. Plain n' simple.    … Expand
  53. Lerinth
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Something tells me a lot of fans of a certain other video game got a hold of this review section. Do not believe anything they say. This game is fantastic and a great way to end out the current story arch. Get ready for intense action and great graphics. Not to mention the multiplayer experience!
  54. Equinoxe7
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    MW3 is a big DLC from MW2 and COD 4 : http://ps3.mediagen.fr/image-screenshot-comparative-call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-3-09112011-02_09015E018500096551.png

    I am so bad ...
  55. Eddshouse
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They have totally killed mutliplayer. Small crowded maps, loads of lag and too many points of entry to cover yourself. Played cod since the very start but I'll never buy another.
  56. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    As it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left offAs it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off as this is basically an over the top DLC, with no innovative content to be seen. If you like playing the same game since 2007, be my guest.… Expand
  57. Acewoman77
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Honestly i only rented the game but i want it so bad. I have every COD made and love them all. I am going to buy the game even if there are bad reviews I't s my money and my time i spend on the game. I really love the game and seem to find myself staying up really late just to play it. It's fast, challenging, hell it's FUN!. They only thing is why can't i get in the Elite part of it. IHonestly i only rented the game but i want it so bad. I have every COD made and love them all. I am going to buy the game even if there are bad reviews I't s my money and my time i spend on the game. I really love the game and seem to find myself staying up really late just to play it. It's fast, challenging, hell it's FUN!. They only thing is why can't i get in the Elite part of it. I downloaded and installed but says error in the network. What gives? I've always been a loyal Playstation player. My kids love it and so does my husband. We in fact have 3 playstations in the house so i have to buy 3 of each game when we buy. That is the way our family spends our time together. Please fix your issues. Still love MW3.… Expand
  58. MadaraDNinja
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is an offense to gaming! The graphics are outdated, the gameplay is old and overused, the truth is COD is an overrated game but people still buy it, reviewers just give it a good score, because they are afraid of the cod fanboys.
  59. rissx
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I was a big fan of Black Ops, and this game looks and feels very different from it. The controls may not have changed, but the graphics are definitely better. It doesn't have any maps like Nuketown or Firing Range, which disappoints me a bit. the DLC might change that eventually. I haven't played the game very much since I got it 2 days ago, but I still love it. I am sure once I learn theI was a big fan of Black Ops, and this game looks and feels very different from it. The controls may not have changed, but the graphics are definitely better. It doesn't have any maps like Nuketown or Firing Range, which disappoints me a bit. the DLC might change that eventually. I haven't played the game very much since I got it 2 days ago, but I still love it. I am sure once I learn the maps and get a strategy down for Spec Ops Survival I will be playing marathon nightly sessions like I did with Black Ops, right up until a few weeks before this release. To those who would bash the game for "being the same" as the older titles, why change what has been successful? Plenty of EA games don't change but still come out with yearly updates... especially the sports games (FIFA, Madden, et. al.)… Expand
  60. Jessebrager
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    MW3 should be called MW3:1.0 cause there is
    Nothing new, they reused buildings in mw3 from
    Call of duty 4, the same old engine and gameplay, I would
    Say play battlefield 3 way more fun, more things to do, better graphics, sound and physics. Mw3 is not worth $60 it's worth $15 same as a map pack.
  61. crashz
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    dont just rate 0 cause u are BF3 Fanboy, no game deserves a 0, if u dont rly like it then rate it with 2-4 and not just 0... (half of the votes are only 0 with copied comment) although u play multiplayer every day, such a shame
  62. Hemelstrand
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    How are critics giving this game a 90. Seems to me some #### ####### is going on here. This is by far the worse mistake I made purchasing this game. Maps sucks and story line was just throw together and only takes 3 hours to complete. Graphics are nothing new and the multi-player gets boring quick. This was basically a map expansion pack and people should be given their money back. I haveHow are critics giving this game a 90. Seems to me some #### ####### is going on here. This is by far the worse mistake I made purchasing this game. Maps sucks and story line was just throw together and only takes 3 hours to complete. Graphics are nothing new and the multi-player gets boring quick. This was basically a map expansion pack and people should be given their money back. I have been a COD fan for a long time but unfortunately I will admit that BF3 destroys this game. If you to sit in a corner and camp or hide behind bullet proof cardboard boxes... please buy this game. Just aweful.. I am sending my copy back and want my money back… Expand
  63. ClashCityRocker
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Slightly better than the Xbox version, but still not worth it. Really old and been there, done that.. If you have played MW2, don't bother with this, buy Uncharted 3 or something worthwhile instead., don't waste your money on this game, it's simply not worth it.
  64. CODRippedUsoff
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    This game gets a 2 out of 10. Same Game, same graphics, same sounds, nothing is new but a few lame play styles, it lags all the time or loses game connectivity. Its the last time I will be buying a COD game! IF you agree connect to the site I posted and Help the movement to open their eyes!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/COD-Ripped-US-OFF/314273318589267
  65. MSGR7
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Okay I would like to try to review this game from both angles as I still believe it deserves positives and negatives. Firstly I have spent quite a few hours really giving this game a go and I have concluded that I don't really like it. There are a number of issues with it so far, although I am sure many of them may be patched soon. Firstly the spawning is atrocious. You literally getOkay I would like to try to review this game from both angles as I still believe it deserves positives and negatives. Firstly I have spent quite a few hours really giving this game a go and I have concluded that I don't really like it. There are a number of issues with it so far, although I am sure many of them may be patched soon. Firstly the spawning is atrocious. You literally get killed and spawn right on the enemies shoulders, meaning you get killed over and over at your spawn. If that doesnt happen you spawn near the battle or right where you were just killed. Yes this happened in Black ops and people complained about the spawn too, but honestly it was so much better than this. At least in Black ops you spawned on one side of the map seperating both teams for a little bit before both teams went back to the battle zones to recommence the battle. Not only this but when using the Microphones to speak the quality is terrible, it was always perfect on Black ops and has always been terrible on both MW2 and now on MW3. It is also taking ages to find games, making me wait 20 minutes to join one, although again this happened with Black ops. The problem with this series is that the gameplay is to fast paced, the enemies are hard to identify, with enemy players disappearing and then reappearing out of nowhere to literally blow you away. Often an enemy magically appears right behind you after getting a few kills. The only way I have gotten my killstreaks so far is by camping a little bit and shooting from range. The maps are clunky and buildings are in odd positions, the maps don't flow properly at all. What happened to COD 4 and Black ops simplicity. They were so easy to store in your memory, for everyone, making gameplay fun. I see a lot of people and hear a lot of people complaining about the above on their mics mid game, so it isnt just me thinking that. Black ops seemed to cater for a broader audience, people who were not good at the game and people who were brilliant. Many of the best scoring MW3 players seem to be taking advantage of glitches within the game to get ahead of everyone else. Black ops is much more fun in that when you are not doing well you can sit back and try sniping for example, as the maps allowed this. It to me required skill to kill opponents where as this game is so fast its a case of luck. I was getting someawesome scores during one match with 40 kills plus on domination, but then followed this up with 30 deaths. It is so inconsistent and unbalanced. I do find the game fun though and recommend it to all COD fans as a temporary title to keep you going until major improvements are made. But don't expect this title to last long. Look at the vast improvement from WAW and Black ops and from COD 4 and MW2. We need new killstreak rewards, new maps, new locations, new guns, new gun sounds, new characters to control. Black ops was a great game because it was set in a different era, utilising different methods of warfare. I believe the Modern warfare franchise needs to end here and Infinity Ward need to develop a brand new series, set during a different time period, with brand new everything. I will however applaud infinity Ward for introducing point streaks, allowing say a player to get two kills and capture a flag and recieve a UAV etc. Also ranking your guns up is a lot of fun. I find myself wanting to play this game the most right now, but I honestly think that once I have given it a good month of gameplay, which I believe is fair, ill be back on Black ops having fun, even if I am not doing too well. To sum this game up and the whole engine in general, there is to much going on for the type of engine being used.… Expand
  66. kennedyx8
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    MW2 was the first multiplayer shooter I had ever played. I enjoyed it with my friends - it was a frantic good time for n00bs like us. Then I bought BLOPS and was fairly disappointed. I purchased BF3 and have enjoyed it immensely, but decided to get MW3 since my friends plan on getting it again.

    Spent a couple hours with it last night. I was skeptical of the outrage that people showed    MW2 was the first multiplayer shooter I had ever played. I enjoyed it with my friends - it was a frantic good time for n00bs like us. Then I bought BLOPS and was fairly disappointed. I purchased BF3 and have enjoyed it immensely, but decided to get MW3 since my friends plan on getting it again.

    Spent a couple hours with it last night. I was skeptical of the outrage that people showed over this so-called "$60 expansion" pack, but I'm starting to think they're spot on. The maps contain your standard third-world village, snow facility, construction site... really just re-hashes of the previous game's maps. The engine is more dated and the graphics are worse than the reviews let on. I was quite surprised, but it does not look like a game that was released in 2011. It's a shame that this will probably be the all-time best-selling game in a few months, because it certainly does not deserve that honor, but will be fun if you're looking for an arcade-style shooter rather than a simulator.

    I also never noticed the kids/swearing/slurs/degenerates quite like I did last night. Compared to the other games out there, its quite jarring and getting quite old. Or perhaps I'm just getting old.

    If you must have CoD, then this is a no-brainer, but if you're on the fence, you might as well stick with MW2 and keep prestiging (it's essentially the same thing) or move to BF3, like I did. It's really hard to recommend this at a $60, $50 or even $40 price tag.    … Expand
  67. cleggy7
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The most overhyped piece of trash I've ever played. Every Call of Duty game has been identical since 2007. The developers make very little effort to make the games exciting and this is no exception. If you already have MW2 or any other COD game for that matter, you certainly don't need this. There's absolutely nothing new on offer. Avoid like the plague.
  68. Eros
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    activision is the same modern warfare 2 you just add a mod the game is umbalanced need more fresh air ,try anithing new put a veicle in multiplayer .
  69. Toninho87
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    The latest chapter of COD knows a lot of movies already seen, the same graphics engine dating back to COD 4, one has the feeling of seeing a part of the new multiplayer maps to a simple copy and paste the material of previous chapters, the story single player really too short to be true, all seasoned with a sense of dejavu that never abandons us. Title one likes to play online, but doesThe latest chapter of COD knows a lot of movies already seen, the same graphics engine dating back to COD 4, one has the feeling of seeing a part of the new multiplayer maps to a simple copy and paste the material of previous chapters, the story single player really too short to be true, all seasoned with a sense of dejavu that never abandons us. Title one likes to play online, but does not innovate at all, too little to really earn the money in the market price!… Expand
  70. tictok
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    So far I've only played the multiplayer for 8 or 9 hours, so this is based on that. I will get around to playing the campaign at some point, but really didn't buy it for that so can't comment on it. I paid £25 for the game from a certain retailer (as part of a deal) which I think is a good price and well worth it.

    I also own, play and really like other games of the same    So far I've only played the multiplayer for 8 or 9 hours, so this is based on that. I will get around to playing the campaign at some point, but really didn't buy it for that so can't comment on it. I paid £25 for the game from a certain retailer (as part of a deal) which I think is a good price and well worth it.

    I also own, play and really like other games of the same genre, so unlike some of the other reviews I will make this as fair and unbiased as possible in an attempt to be helpful.

    I've owned all the CoDs of the past few years on PS3 (since CoD4) and this is definitely the slickest, smoothest and fastest, although once I've prestige once I tend to start to get bored of them.

    The maps are great. They're varied and bigger than before. The MP part of the game flies. The graphics are slightly improved (think there's new lighting FX) with better textures and environments. It does feel very familiar, but for me thats a good thing and I believe people would be moaning if it were too different. For me, CoD should feel like CoD and this is definitely COD!

    Graphically, I'm always a little disappointed by any game (kinda feel like I want everything to visually be a generation of console better), but whilst this maybe isn't graphically the best game out there it does look truly great and should score highly on that front. It's also easy to spot things whilst running or panning and easy to see where you are going - not sure why but some games (Crysis 2, BF3) whilst maybe slightly better graphically seem far too visually busy and 'pixelly' for me making it nearly impossible to spot things and see where you're going... maybe that's more of a frame rate issue though as MW3 runs at a very smooth 60fps.

    If you don't own MW2 already this is definitely a must-buy and I'd score it with a 9+
    If you own MW2 then view this game as more of a technical and graphical along upgrade with 16 new maps and I'd give it a strong 8. You know what to expect before you play it.
    If you own Black Ops already, then I think whilst familiar, MW3 is definitely head and shoulders above Black Ops and I'd rate it with a 8.5.

    If you own BF3, then I think it would be a tough call to warrant buying this as well, although they are very different. To me MW3 feels much more like an adrenaline fuelled, arcade, high octane run and gun game and takes itself less seriously than certain other titles.

    Hope that helps!    … Expand
  71. SuprX
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I have give up of black ops because i waiting a evolution, not mean only graphics, i want a gameplay more realistic, strategic, something new and excited... now i have again be disappointed... i have really played MW2 a lot! a LOT but i have lost the will to play... how can i play mw3 if i already dont want to? i have noticed a big difference between mw2 and mw3 : the color pallete..
  72. elfelixg
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Sorry, nothing new to add to this review about MW3, it just plain sucks. Worst of the entire series and that says a lot. Worst multiplayer maps. Shortest single player campaign. Graphics that are now simply dated.
  73. hii
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Guys i'll just make this plain simple save your money for sky rim or buy uncharted 3 if you have a ps3 cause this game is not worth the money
  74. Genericiz3d
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Sure, I buy the same laundry detergent to wash my clothes every time. It does what I expect it to do. That doesn't mean I should pay $60 for it, and it certainly doesn't mean I have fun doing the laundry.
  75. McC23
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Let me start off by saying that the people reviewing this game and giving it a score of 0, 1, 2, etc. should probably not be playing video games because thinking that this game deserves such a score is ridiculous. I do not understand where you would get such a score from, perhaps all of you are just die hard Battlefield fans that are trying to degrade Call of Duty, or you are just angry atLet me start off by saying that the people reviewing this game and giving it a score of 0, 1, 2, etc. should probably not be playing video games because thinking that this game deserves such a score is ridiculous. I do not understand where you would get such a score from, perhaps all of you are just die hard Battlefield fans that are trying to degrade Call of Duty, or you are just angry at the fact that you can't get more than ten kills in a given match? I have been playing Call of Duty since 2007 (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare), and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is one of the best in the series. I say one of the best because Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 probably has the slight edge being that most of its features are the basis of MW3 but to consider MW3 to be an expensive DLC for MW2 is completely nuts, because MW3 offers a ton of new content and features. Spec Ops Survival Mode is really good and online multiplayer has been improved. In my opinion and in the opinion of many others, MW2 was one of the best multiplayer games ever made, and by sticking to this winning formula MW3 will prove to be a huge success as well. With the addition of new killstreaks (Osprey, Juggernaut Suit, Overwatch Helicopter, etc.), the integration of a completely new killstreak rewards system, ability to upgrade and level up your weapons, and the addition of completely new weapons, multiplayer has never been so addicting. The graphics are the same as MW2 for the most part, although the maps appear to have more detail to them. The majority of maps take place in urban enivironments that provide a lot of cover and distractions compared to the MW2 maps where the majority took place in vast, open areas (reason why so many people camped in MW2). The maps in MW3 seem to be larger than the maps in Black Ops, but smaller than the maps in MW2. The maps are pretty good and if you are a Call of Duty Elite member you will be receiving many more additional maps over the course of the year. Overall this game is very solid and is a must have for anyone that enjoys playing online multiplayer games. The only drawbacks of the game are that the campaign lacks depth, the servers for online multiplayer are having issues currently (the Hot Fix system developed for Black Ops will solve this issue very soon with an update), and I would have liked to see a couple of large open maps such as the ones in MW2 just to mix it up a bit. I have to give MW3 a 10/10. MW3 integrates the best features of Black Ops with MW2 to bring you the best Call of Duty yet.… Expand
  76. thisismyopinion
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is a reskin of MW2 which rehashes the same gameplay yet again with the bare minimum of innovation the developer can get away with, though really should be 'developers' as three developers, the dreggs of Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software, were needed to knock out this sequel in their less than 18 month development period.

    The campaign took me 4 hours and    Modern Warfare 3 is a reskin of MW2 which rehashes the same gameplay yet again with the bare minimum of innovation the developer can get away with, though really should be 'developers' as three developers, the dreggs of Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software, were needed to knock out this sequel in their less than 18 month development period.

    The campaign took me 4 hours and 40 minutes on Regular difficulty, I took my time loking for hidden intel of which I collected 22 of the 46 pieces, it's the shortest Call of Duty campaign yet and the shortest FPS campaign I've certainly ever played. It's full of impressive set pieces with buildings falling down around the player's linear path, but these superficial big budget set pieces barely hide to anyone with experience with MW or MW2 that so much content from them is recycled with just a few minor edits made to the textures to fool the player into thinking what they're seeing is new (case in point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5dsOn06w1s - an entire building from CoD4), this goes for character models, animations, weapons, vehicles, gameplay sequences (for example the boat secion in MW2), a huge amount of content is reused and the game seems to be built around what they could recycle more than what they could create from scratch. The lack of originality or even intention to be original is present throughout the entire game. The story itself is actually quite enjoyable and feels as much a sequel to CoD4 and MW2, making it tie together nicely as a trilogy, though some sections make it feel more like a fanfic than a true sequel (considering that most of the people who worked on MW2 left and had nothing to do with MW3), the last mission was more of a QTE filled joke than a satisfying conclusion. I wonder how different it would've turned out had 40 of the key staff from IW, the original and only true CoD developer, due to Activision's disgusting treatment of the series, the staff and their creation. I won't even go to the clunkily added controversial scene involving the death of a random child that felt tacked on or the fact that everyone the player kills in the campaign is either African or Russian.

    Spec Ops is a mixed bag, the missions are a mix of fun and terrible, and the Veteran difficulty is like that of the campaign, a very lazily added hard difficulty where the player dies to psychic enemies in around 3 bullets, usually within a second of peeking out from cover (and by peeking I mean moving, as there is still no lean function). The survival mode however is a lot of fun, it works well as two player co-op and a lot of the tedium from the other survival mode in the series, Zombies, is removed by taking out the luck factor with the amount of ammo the player can get and which weapons they acquire. There's a lot of fun to be had here with a friend and it runs smoothly online, the same can't be said for the multiplayer though.

    In the previous Call of Duty, Black Ops, quickscoping was removed on the basis it's a cheap exploit of the game's aim assist, and that was a good call, though it annoyed many kids who like to do it in MW2. They brought this back in MW3 to please those kids and without regard for the quality of their game's online, this sums up their approach to the multiplayer. As a reskin of MW2 it of course plays quite similarly, they've made attempts to better balance the game with how effective the knife, grenade launchers and killstreak rewards are (which amongst quickscoping ranked as the biggest complaints of MW2's multiplayer) and the new point streak system is a nice addition, but all of the technical problems with this peer hosted, laggy mess with poor hit detection and terrible matchmaking still remain, taking a lot of the fun out of playing it, along of course with the huge focus on player's stats (made worse by in-depth stat tracking) that has most players approaching the game in as cheap a way as possible to camp themselves to a high kill/death ratio. The new game modes aren't actually to original either, some of them may as well credit other older and more recent games considering they're so close to them in design. The map design itself is a campfest, designed by Raven Software as after the majority of IW including all its creative and technical talent it took the few left at IW and other Activision developer Slegehammer Games to design the bulk of the game and they needed help fitting map design into their tight schedule, as of course a Call of Duty has to be out every single Novemeber in order to monopolise on the Christmas sales.

    Lazily made rehash that might as well urinate on the grave of the original Infinity Ward, Activision's approach to this franchise is a good representation of everything that's wrong with the game industry right now.

    JM    … Expand
  77. MoeYaz
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I know that modern warfare 3 is pretty much modern warfare 2 with a few tweaks. But there's nothing wrong in that. The downside to this game is that it doesn't feel or look amazing. There's nothing amazing about this game. All aspects of the game, the multiplayer, singleplayer and co-op are all great but don't blow me away. The graphics are the same as MW2 but the game still looks solidI know that modern warfare 3 is pretty much modern warfare 2 with a few tweaks. But there's nothing wrong in that. The downside to this game is that it doesn't feel or look amazing. There's nothing amazing about this game. All aspects of the game, the multiplayer, singleplayer and co-op are all great but don't blow me away. The graphics are the same as MW2 but the game still looks solid and it runs very smoothly with no technical problems. Although this game is an overall better package than Battlefield 3 because all aspects of the game ,apart from the graphics, are great; there is no area of it which is amazing. Battlefield 3 has amazing graphics, sound and multiplayer and although it has a poor singleplayer it gets the higher score from me. But MW3 is a great game, no doubt about that, any fan of this series will be happy with this game and should buy it. It's just that there is nothing amazing about it which is why it gets an 8/10.… Expand
  78. Deitri
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game uses the same engine as Modern Warfare 2, doesn't show us anything new, the campaign is patethic, boring and way too easy, the multiplayer is more of the same (as I said already). Also, there will be alot of DLCs. Incredible, this game is probably the worst ever.
  79. moostaffa
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Single player is ok but just more of the same nothing new really at all here. Graphics are dated, shooting a machine gun sounds more like a paintball gun than a real gun. Multiplayer looks and plays identical to previous COD titles. Was hoping for something revolutionary that didn't seem like an expansion. For my $59 I am highly dissapointed in this game and it will be the last game I everSingle player is ok but just more of the same nothing new really at all here. Graphics are dated, shooting a machine gun sounds more like a paintball gun than a real gun. Multiplayer looks and plays identical to previous COD titles. Was hoping for something revolutionary that didn't seem like an expansion. For my $59 I am highly dissapointed in this game and it will be the last game I ever pre-order.… Expand
  80. Boombastix
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wow, what a complete rehash. I thought it was going to be similar but wow. It's less than an expansion or even DLC. This is basically a slightly changed mod! I am literally bored already.... No more chances for this tired series; this is just plain POOR.
  81. lukemc1
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    DO NOT BUY. Waste of money - bought it and stupid me chucked the reciept. Stuck with this piece of ****. It feels like a mw2 expansion - but it feeels like it has made it worse. I hate when developers do this - rehash old games. The only new thing is the menu. SERIOUSLY DO NOT BUY
  82. Picasso
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    I don't often review things, simply because I make an informed choice about what I buy so am usually pleased with what I get. MW3 however is the exception to this rule. I bought this because I've played the series since COD3 and have generally pleased with the progression the game has made. Sadly there is no progression, just a quantum leap backwards.

    The multiplayer offers nothing really    I don't often review things, simply because I make an informed choice about what I buy so am usually pleased with what I get. MW3 however is the exception to this rule. I bought this because I've played the series since COD3 and have generally pleased with the progression the game has made. Sadly there is no progression, just a quantum leap backwards.

    The multiplayer offers nothing really new (Team Defender is good though), the maps are terrible - disjointed, cluttered and lacking any flow or indication that thought has been put into them. There are maybe 4-5 decent maps (IMO) but others may disagree on which they are.

    Anyway, my advice is: if you liked MW2, stick with it and keep £44 in your pocket. If you don't have MW2 then buy a second-hand copy of Black Ops which is FAR better multiplayer-wise. If you buy this then all you'll have is a sense of disappointment, a feeling of Deja-vu and a lighter wallet.

    I think the COD franchise/series has reached an inglorious end as I can't see it recovering from the various developer upheavals. Sad day.    … Expand
  83. bittermann
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Really disappointing. There was so much hype for this game, but once you play it, it just feels like a really expensive map pack for COD (insert ver. number here). It doesn't change virtually anything, the graphics, the game play and most of the weapons are the same. This is a series where you could previously see at least a little effort on the part of the developers but now its just aReally disappointing. There was so much hype for this game, but once you play it, it just feels like a really expensive map pack for COD (insert ver. number here). It doesn't change virtually anything, the graphics, the game play and most of the weapons are the same. This is a series where you could previously see at least a little effort on the part of the developers but now its just a money grabbing effort on the publisher. Save your money and purchase BF3..… Expand
  84. jonesey
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I was about to start listening to the reviews on this page, but then I realized it was just BF3 fans being retards since BF is no competition to the COD series. If you don't believe me just do some research. I've only played MW3 for like 30 minutes it's what i expected it to be. Another great game for the COD series. I agree they didn't recreate the wheel when making the game, but likeI was about to start listening to the reviews on this page, but then I realized it was just BF3 fans being retards since BF is no competition to the COD series. If you don't believe me just do some research. I've only played MW3 for like 30 minutes it's what i expected it to be. Another great game for the COD series. I agree they didn't recreate the wheel when making the game, but like said before why fix what isn't broken.… Expand
  85. hoodamanbaby
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I can't believe all the negative reviews for this game, I'm so confused! The only thing I can think of is that it is so unbelievably popular that it's 'cool' to dislike it, to go against the norm. Let's get some facts out there now; yes, it is similar to MW2. Yes, it is similar to MW. Yes, a lot of the sounds are the same. Yes the game engine is the same. Forgive me, but why is thisI can't believe all the negative reviews for this game, I'm so confused! The only thing I can think of is that it is so unbelievably popular that it's 'cool' to dislike it, to go against the norm. Let's get some facts out there now; yes, it is similar to MW2. Yes, it is similar to MW. Yes, a lot of the sounds are the same. Yes the game engine is the same. Forgive me, but why is this a bad thing??? The best quote i've found to describe this so far is as follows 'MW3 is evolution, not revolution.' They've taken a phenomenally popular/successful product and added more of the same. MORE. They didn't take this game and make it worse than MW2 so why give it such low review marks? Simple fact is if you enjoy MW or any fast paced online action agmes you're pick this up and love it. The game engine runs at a solid 60fps and looks incredibly smooth. Granted, in comparison to the graphics of Crysis2 or BF3 it's not up there. It looks better than MW2 (albeit marginally) and runs much faster than BF3, particularly on multiplayer (no screen tearing or other glitches that I've seen so far). The maps seem tighter encouraging more close quarters combat and it seems a little more frenetic; you dare not stay still in case someone blasts you from any and all angles. It's far superior to Black Ops which had a terrible multiplayer in my opinion. Then of course there's spec ops which, either on split screen or online, is fantastically fun to play. It's short, sharp with massive amounts of replayability and some great missions (MileHigh Jack in particular is a blast!) And then there's suvival mode. I read somewhere that this was an 'imitation of the Zombie's mode that falls flat'. I can't disagree more. I loved it, either in co-op or in single player. It's a new dimension to MW and is a welcome addition. There's a lot of replaybility as you level up and acquire different weapons, armour, air support, etc. MW3 is big, it's loud and it's all about the action. The entire package is huge; a 4 - 6 hour campaign with a massive online multiplayer plus 16 spec ops missions and a huge survival mode. I'm struggling to understand the 270 negative comments (at time of writing). For me, it's an essential purchase which represents excellent value and is THE multiplayer experience on console. SCORE: 9/10 - was going to give it 8 because the graphics aren't up there with the competitors but the size of the package puts this back up to the 9's for me.… Expand
  86. SmartApps
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I knew this would happen eventually. Activision using the same game engine year after year, treating this series as if its Guitar Hero, another series they ran into the ground. Activision is good at making money, but they have no idea what it means to be a gamer. They are out of touch, and this game is proof of that.
  87. Zyco
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Game reviewers are getting paid to give this resale of last years game positive reviews. Its 5 hours long and some multiplayer maps. Really dont waste your time or cave into your kids request for the game.. there are so many more other games out there that arent rehashed
  88. andrews2547
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    It's just overpriced DLC for MW2. Nothing more, nothing less. I think Activision really need to make a new game. Not just copy old games add a couple of features and call it new. They do this every year.
  89. shadow822
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Appalled by review scores. Battlefield gets ripped on the fact that they added a singleplayer mode to what is essentially a multiplayer only game, just as an addition to add value to the game, yet Activision gets away with this crap every year. It's all about the money, and they're making a lot of it.
  90. cze
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They literally put MW2, boxed it with MW3 and sent it off. How sad.

    I feel sorry for the poor kids that don't know any better. The game is actually slowly killing the FPS genre and sucking the challenge out of it completely. The skill ceiling is now at an all time low
  91. XOUR
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    It takes what MW and MW2 did so well and adds in what was good about black ops...err...the theater mode. Single player gives you a brand new campaign which follows on from MW2. There's epic set pieces and fast paced firefights. You know what to expect but it does it very well. Multiplayer brings new maps, weapons and modes. I knew what what to expect, MW2+ which it is...and personally IIt takes what MW and MW2 did so well and adds in what was good about black ops...err...the theater mode. Single player gives you a brand new campaign which follows on from MW2. There's epic set pieces and fast paced firefights. You know what to expect but it does it very well. Multiplayer brings new maps, weapons and modes. I knew what what to expect, MW2+ which it is...and personally I like it. Thankfully it plays like an IW game, i know people were concerned about the giant **** storm that went down at IW but don't worry. Gameplay is more important than graphics, but I've got to admit I was expecting abit more of a tweak on the visuals, but it's only a minor complaint. Audio is spot on, weapons feel like they've got more kick to them. So...If you like MW2 you'll like this. People expecting something new, maybe opt for BF3. Or just buy both.… Expand
  92. mikeeyboy
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Is MW3 perfect? of course not! However what they have done is make improvements to an already winning formula to improve the gameplay and the feel of the game. On multiplayer it now feels inclusive to everyone and they have introduced game modes that really benefit teamplay while still allowing the lone wolf players to feel at home. COD games have always provided the ability to be ableIs MW3 perfect? of course not! However what they have done is make improvements to an already winning formula to improve the gameplay and the feel of the game. On multiplayer it now feels inclusive to everyone and they have introduced game modes that really benefit teamplay while still allowing the lone wolf players to feel at home. COD games have always provided the ability to be able to get in, get online and play a game or 2 that will be easy to enjoy, it doesnt take itself to serioulsy. The unlocks and upgrades make you feel like you are acheiving something as you progress.
    If you want a game that you can enjoy online with your mates or on your own MW3 ticks all the boxes    … Expand
  93. HardCoreGamer15
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Call Of Duty may be one of the easiest games to make but it is very ADDICTING when it come's to multiplayer you can't argue there. If you were new to COD and just started playing it you can't say the game is crap because nearly everyone I know love's playing COD like I do
  94. Puliukko666
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    New mw2 map pack .There was alot of hype building up to this game, being the proceedor of both Modern Warfare's. Played the first few missions of the campaign. The graphics disappointed me, and it was just the same as any other Call of Duty campaign. The series is getting very old now.
  95. johnw100
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Most overrated game ever. Single player its just one long boring script that triggers endless enemies until a timelimit is reached and then you move to the next boring section.
    In multiplayer its run around shooting for 15secs then dead, respawn , run around some more for 15 secs and your dead again whilst some 10 year old screams obscenities in your ear hole. And I`m often finishing in    Most overrated game ever. Single player its just one long boring script that triggers endless enemies until a timelimit is reached and then you move to the next boring section.
    In multiplayer its run around shooting for 15secs then dead, respawn , run around some more for 15 secs and your dead again whilst some 10 year old screams obscenities in your ear hole. And I`m often finishing in the top 5 players, so I`m not bad. But this is frustrating to say the least. So if your a 10 year old with an attention span of a tadpole you`ll love this.    … Expand
  96. nils925
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I really understand all the critic. I feel like i am f'ed in the butt. No combat training and no wager matches. The MP is way too fast paced. But you just gotta get used to it. That's why I still give the game an 8. The campaign is still the same fun but extremely short stuff. Spec Ops missions are also fun but short, but survival is a cool new feature. I think i will go back to Black OpsI really understand all the critic. I feel like i am f'ed in the butt. No combat training and no wager matches. The MP is way too fast paced. But you just gotta get used to it. That's why I still give the game an 8. The campaign is still the same fun but extremely short stuff. Spec Ops missions are also fun but short, but survival is a cool new feature. I think i will go back to Black Ops and MW2 after about 6 months. But for now, MW3 baby!… Expand
  97. devilxp
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    basé uniquement sur le nom rien de bien innovant meme pire que les autres.Les défaut : lent , pas précis (head shot en visant une poubelle a 1 mètre non mais sérieux c quoi cette daub) tous les snips one shot et no scop 4 fois sur 5 . les plus le mode survival mais vite lassant . j'ai jouer a tous les call of depuis le 1 surbasé uniquement sur le nom rien de bien innovant meme pire que les autres.Les défaut : lent , pas précis (head shot en visant une poubelle a 1 mètre non mais sérieux c quoi cette daub) tous les snips one shot et no scop 4 fois sur 5 . les plus le mode survival mais vite lassant . j'ai jouer a tous les call of depuis le 1 sur pc le meilleur restera pour le moment le mw1 et 2. Merde quoi j'espère qu'une mise a jour serra vite dispo pour surtout les kills qui rentre a 1 mètre du gars en face....
    cette année c une année battlefield 3 je crois bien    … Expand
  98. ssjscottt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    noobtubes are still here. Freaking final stand is still here. ghost is making a comeback (albeit in 2 perks). All this coupled with unmemorable maps that are filled with narrow corridors and whatnot where corner campers can pop up even more hidden than before......................................
  99. psywood
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Yet again, a high quality blockbuster of a game... Of course it's nothing new, you are still just running around shooting everything in sight & arguing with people on the mic but that's what you buy call of duty for!

    The story is great & much more entertaining than most other FPS games out there & after a couple of hours online that seems to be a slight improvement from MW2 too! I don't    Yet again, a high quality blockbuster of a game... Of course it's nothing new, you are still just running around shooting everything in sight & arguing with people on the mic but that's what you buy call of duty for!

    The story is great & much more entertaining than most other FPS games out there & after a couple of hours online that seems to be a slight improvement from MW2 too!

    I don't fully understand why people are giving zeroes, I saw the hype trailers and it looked good, played the game and it lived up to those videos - where is all this surprise disappointment coming from? If you go to the cinema to watch an action film you don't complain that all you got was explosions & people shouting, it's the same for this game...    … Expand
  100. Asthenia
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    I'm a HUGE fan of the COD franchise and my review for this game is based on my experience so far for the multiplayer section.

    To be honest I am very disappointed. The game itself is very much similar to MW2. There are a couple of new weapons and the strike packages are alright. On the topic of strike packages... I think that for the amateur player they should have been made even more    I'm a HUGE fan of the COD franchise and my review for this game is based on my experience so far for the multiplayer section.

    To be honest I am very disappointed. The game itself is very much similar to MW2. There are a couple of new weapons and the strike packages are alright. On the topic of strike packages... I think that for the amateur player they should have been made even more easier to obtain. The studios have missed a HUGE trick and not bothering to have the COD $ from Black Ops which allowed players to upgrade weapons and not have to wait.

    Overall I'm not sure this is MW3 but MW2.5    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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