Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 3,430 out of 5387
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  1. Killman
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Please do not buy this rehashed trash. This is just a pathetic cash grab. Jut rent it and witness is pointlessness for a much cheaper price like I did. I still question the point of a rental.
  2. jacaju
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    All the compliants make me laugh. It sounds like you all wanted a totally different game , of course the gamplay ect going to be similar it's call of duty. Yes the graphics havent changed much but maybe this is because its sill a playstation 3 not playstation 4. you moan at forking out 60 bucks for a game blimey it not much concidering the hours of fun you have with it. Stop complainingAll the compliants make me laugh. It sounds like you all wanted a totally different game , of course the gamplay ect going to be similar it's call of duty. Yes the graphics havent changed much but maybe this is because its sill a playstation 3 not playstation 4. you moan at forking out 60 bucks for a game blimey it not much concidering the hours of fun you have with it. Stop complaining and be grateful for all the hard work Actision ect put into giving us another game. I say thanks developers , cheers for all the efforts into giving me yet another great game. Have to admit i'm really annoyed at all the negative people on here. Just a question to all you negative people tell me what you would have like to of seen different. what would you have done to make this the best game since sliced bread.… Expand
  3. Thesifer
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    I give this game a 7. It's not a 10 (That would require a lot more work on the engine for graphics and other tweaks) .. 7 is probably fair, maybe a little high, but it helps balance out all of the 0's and 1's. The game isn't a 0 or 1, If you just play the Multiplayer it is a lot like MW2, that's true. Graphics - not much improvement. Maps overall maybe a little bigger for some of themI give this game a 7. It's not a 10 (That would require a lot more work on the engine for graphics and other tweaks) .. 7 is probably fair, maybe a little high, but it helps balance out all of the 0's and 1's. The game isn't a 0 or 1, If you just play the Multiplayer it is a lot like MW2, that's true. Graphics - not much improvement. Maps overall maybe a little bigger for some of them (some of them are actually pretty good) .. I traded in my worthless Black Ops, so I only paid about $45 for the game. So not out that much overall. Are there things I would like to see in the game? Sure. Part of the issue was obviously Sledgehammer not being used to the IW Engine 4.0 enough to upgrade it to a true 5.0 iteration. So it's basically IW 4.4 Engine (some of the stuff from MW2 is actually directly copied over in the multiplayer campaign which WAS somewhat lazy on their part)

    If you like campaigns, it's not bad. Short, but almost all of the shooters are. It felt somewhat less "roller coaster" over Black Ops, but it is still a linear story (obviously)

    There are many things I haven't even really used yet, like changing up killstreaks. There are some different ones.

    The game is worth playing, but I wouldn't suggest getting CoD Elite, and if you can find it used (which I'm sure after all of the raging there will be used copies popping up) I would go for it. It's definitely not as bad as Black Ops, but it's not as revolutionary as it could be either.    … Expand
  4. TicklishRocket
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This game was awful. Purely disgusting. The gameplay mechanics have not changed in the past 10 years. Although might be tried and true. The ending when Price kills makarov and smokes a cigar was a terrible way to end the game. And killing that little girl in the cutscene, was that really appropriate?
  5. AkarnisGath
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Yet another mod of CoD4 they are releasing to take money from uninformed players. This game brings *nothing* new, fun or interesting to the industry, it just perpetuates the boring respawnfest that is allowing real innovation to happen. I genuinely played it looking for reasons why it's any different from the last 3 identical titles. I honestly couldn't say I found a thing. Hopefully thisYet another mod of CoD4 they are releasing to take money from uninformed players. This game brings *nothing* new, fun or interesting to the industry, it just perpetuates the boring respawnfest that is allowing real innovation to happen. I genuinely played it looking for reasons why it's any different from the last 3 identical titles. I honestly couldn't say I found a thing. Hopefully this trend blows over so progress can be made int he industry.… Expand
  6. mindsale
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Having just completed the game on Hardened, I can say that this was both the shortest Call of Duty campaign yet (it took me ~5 hours) and the least inspired. There are few whiz-bang spectacles that put a smile on my face like piloting snowmobiles or defending a fast food restaurant did in Modern Warfare 2. It actually played more like a checklist for a focus group. Sniper levels? Check.Having just completed the game on Hardened, I can say that this was both the shortest Call of Duty campaign yet (it took me ~5 hours) and the least inspired. There are few whiz-bang spectacles that put a smile on my face like piloting snowmobiles or defending a fast food restaurant did in Modern Warfare 2. It actually played more like a checklist for a focus group. Sniper levels? Check. Vehicle sections? Check. "Controversial" moment? Check (poorly, I might add). The narrative lacks the focus, cohesion, professionalism, and sheen that the second game had (the watermark for the Modern Warfare franchise), and is over much, much too quickly. The levels are also something of an eyesore, with a nearly monochromatic color palate (save for a batch of welcome blue skies) and blurry, pixelated textures. In short, buy this game for its multiplayer, not for a satisfying conclusion to a series in whose characters you're invested.… Expand
  7. Asstronaut
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I dont understand the critics from the major companies....clearly Actavision wrote them a big fat cheque so that they would give it some sort of positive score. This game lacks everything its a COPY PASTA of MW2 what a joke and their charging us full retail price. This game sucks KEEP your money and instead play MW2........ Im going for a refund as we speak.
  8. JoshCCR
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    "This game is horrible, glad I only rented it, I saved some serious cash" "Modern Warfare 3, more like Modern Warfare 2.1. Adding some new maps and guns is not a new title. It's a very expensive expansion pack. Activision better stop trying to ride the Call of Duty wave and get IW to produce an actual successor to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare"
  9. Fox-Adams
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Most insane trolling ever! Wow! This is interesting to behold. All these people who bought the game on day one and obviously enjoy the COD formula are stupid enough in their anonymity to give the game a 0... which is a score you'd give a game you have zero desire to ever play again. Funny! You guys are losers ;)
  10. ghostcw
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    This game doesn't deserve all the 0's it's getting, but it doesn't deserve the 10's either. Does this game live up to it's hype? Not even close. The game is basically MW2 with new maps. The game is still plagued by knife lunging, bad host based games, the dreaded HeartBeat Sensor (really infinity ward? really?), and the usual suspect of problems in a CoD game. Since there was no engineThis game doesn't deserve all the 0's it's getting, but it doesn't deserve the 10's either. Does this game live up to it's hype? Not even close. The game is basically MW2 with new maps. The game is still plagued by knife lunging, bad host based games, the dreaded HeartBeat Sensor (really infinity ward? really?), and the usual suspect of problems in a CoD game. Since there was no engine change, the graphics remain pretty much the same as in MW2. The weapons are unbalanced (*cough* UMP *cough*). And ofcourse, you get the insane amount of tent pitchers that only a CoD game can provide (not to mention the boosters). The campaign I did somewhat enjoy, despite the occasional unseen death, or magic phasing of bullets through the enemy. The story wasn't terrible, though, it pretty much plays like every CoD campaign before it. The saving grace of this game is in the co-op mode, which I've actually quite enjoyed. Survival mode can be fun when done with a friend. In conclusion, if you MUST have all CoD games, than go ahead and get this one, otherwise, with Skyrim on the way, and Arkham City and Uncharted 3 already out, and a multiplayer gem like Battlefield 3 out as well, this CoD is skippable.… Expand
  11. RobAlmighty
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is absolutely horrible. Hardcore mode is screwed, one hit and someone is dead just like black ops. They basically just made black ops "modern warfare" and slapped the 3 on it to sell.
  12. xSociety
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Wow, this game is the same thing, over and over again. MP offers zero competition. 10 year old kids might enjoy this game, but other than that? Steer clear.
  13. bridge9
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    No real changes, again... multiplay is only decent because of the players, the same level of enjoyment can be had with the other games, nothing new, no point in buying.
  14. s4ndr0
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Well, what shall i say? Its a $55 mappack. I had high expectations, and yes i'm disappointed! I mainly blame Infinity Ward and hope that Activision will never work with them again.
  15. Seyton
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    There is no difference from Modern Warfare 2 and this steaming failure of a game. All these official critics should be ashamed for not being able to stand up and say what this game really is, pathetic, boring, see-it-before waste of money.
  16. Sonic7877
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    After paying $60 on this game I went home and put it in my PS3. After a couple hours of gameplay I realized I had been ripped off! I looked in my DVD rack and grabbed a CoD game I bought 2 years ago, it looked the same but had a 2 on it instead of a 3. I then realized it is the same exact game, with a few minor tweaks. Biggest waste of money ever. Yet, there are still trolls on theAfter paying $60 on this game I went home and put it in my PS3. After a couple hours of gameplay I realized I had been ripped off! I looked in my DVD rack and grabbed a CoD game I bought 2 years ago, it looked the same but had a 2 on it instead of a 3. I then realized it is the same exact game, with a few minor tweaks. Biggest waste of money ever. Yet, there are still trolls on the internet like Destructoid's own Jimmyx Sterling getting paid big bucks to give it high review scores.… Expand
  17. zchay
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    SAME GAME. They just want your money. Why pay for a 60 dollar game that has 90% of the same stuff as the games before? They do this all for money. You have to pay 50 dollars for a lil stupid COD social network? Please. They are just fooling all the rich people into paying 60 dollars for this sht. Should have just made a huge expansion pack for like 10-30 bucks. End of story, like what theySAME GAME. They just want your money. Why pay for a 60 dollar game that has 90% of the same stuff as the games before? They do this all for money. You have to pay 50 dollars for a lil stupid COD social network? Please. They are just fooling all the rich people into paying 60 dollars for this sht. Should have just made a huge expansion pack for like 10-30 bucks. End of story, like what they did with borderlands. Pathetic and sad… Expand
  18. MickATR
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    I am simply a gamer who likes a $60 game to be at least somewhat polished and offer something that is intriguing as well as visually and emotionally stimulating. This game simply does not deliver and I am embarrassed to say i bought it... We all bought into the hype, I just wish some of the developers would treat us as human beings and not mindless open wallets. I will give this game aI am simply a gamer who likes a $60 game to be at least somewhat polished and offer something that is intriguing as well as visually and emotionally stimulating. This game simply does not deliver and I am embarrassed to say i bought it... We all bought into the hype, I just wish some of the developers would treat us as human beings and not mindless open wallets. I will give this game a "3". It did offer some entertainment but absolutely nothing different then MW3. And as I was getting ready to log off last night someone said "your mom is a **** And that's when i remembered that this game is for children..… Expand
  19. Quote
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Oh man, this is worse than most of the Call of Duty games.... I mean really, everyone was just going on and on and on about it, and when it finally gets here, it was just flat out awful! It ended up being such a disappointing game. Hopefully, the next game (if there is one...) won't be as bad. Just get Uncharted or Sonic Generations.
  20. Fogz
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    OK. What are we looking at, 2 years of development. What have we got? 3 months of work, 21 months of holidays that all i can see. Yes the game has strong combat elements and exiting but thats far from the point here. We pay £40 quid for this game and expect to get our moneys worth, well in this case we dont. The graphics look like a high end PS2 title at best ( would go as farOK. What are we looking at, 2 years of development. What have we got? 3 months of work, 21 months of holidays that all i can see. Yes the game has strong combat elements and exiting but thats far from the point here. We pay £40 quid for this game and expect to get our moneys worth, well in this case we dont. The graphics look like a high end PS2 title at best ( would go as far to say worse then MW2) weapons sound affect remind me of paint ball guns and the maps are as small as my back garden. In all a poor show, didnt expect this at all. Will think again before spending my cash on this franchise.… Expand
  21. AlcoholicSeaman
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Who is paying these "critics", this game is full of cow turd.

    -repetitive
    -3 year old engine based on an even older engine
    -sounds are terrible
    -not even fun anymore since COD 1-3 maybe even 4
  22. Mema
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The fact that there is an audience for Call of Duty astounds me. This generic shooter is the same copy and paste formula we have been seeing year after year from Activision. With its low skill ceiling and over powered incentives this game lacks any variety what so ever. This game is more fitting as a map pack, a bad one at that.
  23. K3ViNPwNz-
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    woops srry about that i accidently gave this game a 10 so i came back to change it.deservers a 4 or somewhere around those numbers.DO NOT buy this game.Its is overrated.Story mode was just so horrible n very outdated gfx
  24. StDismas
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Absolute crap. Don't buy this game or even rent it. I wouldn't even be willing to pay $10 for this garbage let alone $60. There's so much recycled stuff from sound to graphics and even the buildings
  25. Hiei987
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is just another death knell of the FPS genre. Activision is riding previous success by releasing yet another clone that adds nothing progressive to the series. It's unfortunate that the massive amount of money they make is not being used to create something new. It appears this time they didn't even bother to update the graphics, despite the amazing graphics in their competitor'sThis game is just another death knell of the FPS genre. Activision is riding previous success by releasing yet another clone that adds nothing progressive to the series. It's unfortunate that the massive amount of money they make is not being used to create something new. It appears this time they didn't even bother to update the graphics, despite the amazing graphics in their competitor's Battlefield 3. There are many great games coming out in the following months, don't waste your money on this one.… Expand
  26. ryanb213
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    terrible. same old same old garbage. wake up players. I bought this title with the intention of getting a game that was worth $60. Turns out that it was just a waste of money. Activision should have just released this game as DLC for MW2, because thats basically what it is. Don't waste your money with this game.
  27. djhazardous
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    To the people wondering if Modern Warfare 3 would take a hit due to the 40+ staff of Infinity Award leaving, look no further. The answer sadly, is yes. It has taken a huge hit. This review is primarily focused at the multiplayer (which I have loved both (COD 4: MW & MW2).

    Unfortunate to say MW3 is nowhere near as good as the previous games in terms of multiplayer, with the major drawback    To the people wondering if Modern Warfare 3 would take a hit due to the 40+ staff of Infinity Award leaving, look no further. The answer sadly, is yes. It has taken a huge hit. This review is primarily focused at the multiplayer (which I have loved both (COD 4: MW & MW2).

    Unfortunate to say MW3 is nowhere near as good as the previous games in terms of multiplayer, with the major drawback being the map design. With 16 maps included on the disc you'd think there would be atleast a dozen of good quality maps, instead you're met with 16 small, maze ridden maps that have no flow whatsoever. In my opinion there are about 3-5 bearable maps, the rest are so poor even the maps from Black Ops outshine. I seriously think when the **** hit the fan at IW all the map designers left because the 16 on offer are truly awful. Pretty much all buildings are locked out and everything is basically flat, there are no areas to cover your six and it's completely geared toward the Rambo COD gamers that run around like blue arsed flies shooting and running constantly.

    It is a severe disappointment,. I was expecting this game to not match the quality of the previous two games but even then I was still majorly let down.

    This is the worst COD MP I have ever played, and that includes COD2, COD4, W@W, MW2 & Black Ops.

    This is a completely truthful opinion from a big fan of the series, unfortunately it seems that it is now time to leave it for dead (or atleast go back to the awesome MW2).

    Seriously, the maps are truly awful. I am selling this game as soon as I have finished the campaign.    … Expand
  28. Kraut
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Worthless PoS, same EXACT lagfest as MW2, nothing changed at all, the maps blow, are WAY too small, and make absolutely NO sense. IW has destroyed a once great series.
  29. Brutane
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Multiplayer is busted and that's what you buy it for its just plain BS. Spawning is terrible maps are way too tight you can't see 10 feet in front of yourself. I've never been shot in the back soooo many times.
  30. Kaiokhen
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Its great how they tune it and made it really smooth and made big improvements. But not worth the $60. This is what MW2 should have been in the first place. For people who plan to buy. Beware that the game is just like MW2 but just redefined and just made improvement. However, you will get bored and start noticing how dull it gets.
  31. ll-Rafael-ll
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This is the same old rehashed s**t. It's exactly the same as Modern Warfare 3 and offers nothing new to the table, other than new maps and weapons. Activision will just keep on releasing the same old game every year as long as people buy the game because it's called "Call of Duty".
  32. Pwnzedyourmom
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    Modern warfare 2 as you all know is a game that did influence many modern first-person shooters. Modern warfare 3, on the other hand is not one of those games. Me personally was excited to go all these diffrent places in the world and the epic new weapons. But really all I got was a rehashed modern warfare 2, barely any new weapons and the places were boring and lifeless. The multiplayerModern warfare 2 as you all know is a game that did influence many modern first-person shooters. Modern warfare 3, on the other hand is not one of those games. Me personally was excited to go all these diffrent places in the world and the epic new weapons. But really all I got was a rehashed modern warfare 2, barely any new weapons and the places were boring and lifeless. The multiplayer will never catch my attention because their is nothing new, when ever I play a new game I want something diffrent, something unique. But all I got was modern warfare 2's multiplayer with new maps. and the map packs are a complete waste of money. If their is anything redeming about the game it can be the spec ops survival. It adds some creativity to the already mindless game.
    If you really wanted to buy this I would suggest buying this used and acouple months after it is released    … Expand
  33. Tylerhan2000
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The story has not changed much from former Call of duty series, going down a hallway, and shooting people. Some hallways are larger and some are smaller. And the multiplayer is generally not much different, dont waste your money this time around.
  34. Nikchi
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It is a map pack. Yes, it'll keep the kiddies entertained. Yes, it may have outsold Battlefield 3. And, Yes, it might be played even a year from now. But if they think that they can get $60 out of me, then No. No, I don't want to pay for a bunch of people sitting there doing nothing. No, I will not pay for the same thing twice. No, I don't care about the hype that this game received.It is a map pack. Yes, it'll keep the kiddies entertained. Yes, it may have outsold Battlefield 3. And, Yes, it might be played even a year from now. But if they think that they can get $60 out of me, then No. No, I don't want to pay for a bunch of people sitting there doing nothing. No, I will not pay for the same thing twice. No, I don't care about the hype that this game received. Sorry, but my $60 will be going to some other company that deserves it. Maybe Ubisoft's AC:Revelations, at least they put money into making a better story and graphics.
    Or Naughty Dog's Uncharted 3.
    Maybe even Skyrim or something. At least those publishing houses put work and effort into their games.    … Expand
  35. StrickBan
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    It's funny how BF3 fans just it a 0 even when they haven't played the game. Are you mad that it got 90 on CRITIC REVIEWS while your game got 86? That shows which game is better. Anyway, game actually looks like MW2 but that's no problem, that game had beautiful graphics. Great Survival mode and Spec ops also. Campaign wasn't as great as COD4 and MW2 but it was really good. MP has beenIt's funny how BF3 fans just it a 0 even when they haven't played the game. Are you mad that it got 90 on CRITIC REVIEWS while your game got 86? That shows which game is better. Anyway, game actually looks like MW2 but that's no problem, that game had beautiful graphics. Great Survival mode and Spec ops also. Campaign wasn't as great as COD4 and MW2 but it was really good. MP has been really improved.… Expand
  36. metsysrellik
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Always been a Modern Warfare fan, not World at War, not Black ops only Modern warfare. Until now. Graphically the same as the first two, ok that's fine. Game play is great, and is what I had expected from the previous two. This "GAME" should not have been released as a disc-based game, it should have been available as DLC to modern warfare 2. Everything in this game has been rehashed, withAlways been a Modern Warfare fan, not World at War, not Black ops only Modern warfare. Until now. Graphically the same as the first two, ok that's fine. Game play is great, and is what I had expected from the previous two. This "GAME" should not have been released as a disc-based game, it should have been available as DLC to modern warfare 2. Everything in this game has been rehashed, with a fresh coat of paint. They even went as far to REUSE the same buildings from modern warfare 1 http://n4g.com/news/882699/infinity-ward-recycles-buildings-on-mw3-straight-from-cod4

    NOW, other games a re going to take suit, and re-release crap because they know people are going to buy it regardless. I applaud everyone who has bought this game. U my friends are sheep.    … Expand
  37. blackmagicmarkr
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    Buying Modern Warfare 3 this year is like wiping your butt with your hands while staring at a roll of Charmin Extra soft. Unless you are a potty-mouthed pre-teen with a high pitched voice that gets babysat by the tv...
    avoid this shameless repackaging like the plague.
  38. SGT-stewert
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    The gameplay overall was fun but unfortunately the lack of innovation since the last game makes this game pretty much a copy and paste. For people who can't get enough of the arcade running and gunning, go ahead and get it. The only real good parts are the campaign and co-op.. yet the meat of the game (multiplayer) has dried and rotted away since mw2. I suggest buying one the otherThe gameplay overall was fun but unfortunately the lack of innovation since the last game makes this game pretty much a copy and paste. For people who can't get enough of the arcade running and gunning, go ahead and get it. The only real good parts are the campaign and co-op.. yet the meat of the game (multiplayer) has dried and rotted away since mw2. I suggest buying one the other billions of games coming out this year (ex: Skyrim, uncharted, assassin's creed, arkham city)… Expand
  39. RyanB2804
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    A brilliant game. The multiplayer feels a lot more refined and is in my opinion, better then Call of Duty 4's, the one most people call the best. There isn't much in the way of innovation, and i'd probably give this game an 8 out of 10, but due to the attacks from people I can only assume have some sort of grudge against Call of Duty, i'll give it a 10 on here just to help bump up the user score.
  40. Rammsoldat
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Ok so call of duty 4 was really good, great plot and nicely done action scenes, modern warfare 2 was essentially the same game but with a new story that got a bit silly. Modern warfare 3 continues on along the same line and while the story is alright its so samey i just dont feel anything from it anymore. every section has been done before in a previous game so much so that you can justOk so call of duty 4 was really good, great plot and nicely done action scenes, modern warfare 2 was essentially the same game but with a new story that got a bit silly. Modern warfare 3 continues on along the same line and while the story is alright its so samey i just dont feel anything from it anymore. every section has been done before in a previous game so much so that you can just tell whats going to happen next and thats never any fun, even the final scene of the game is pretty much exactly like the ones in Mw1 and 2.

    Multiplayer looks to be the usual affair, nothing to see here. This game really isnt worth paying for if you have any of the previous call of duty games.

    Gamers like change in their games but its hard to do it right, change too much or change at the expense of good features and there will be complaints however even worse is when games stay the same. Time to retire modern warfare, the water in the well has become stagnant.    … Expand
  41. GabCan47
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Hey BF3 fanboys...the game had 6 million pre orders...you think they care what you say? They're laughing all the way to the bank and you just crying like babies cause your game sucked...

    Awesome game. Lots of fun.
  42. Trebius51
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    You would think after DICE stepped up their game and created a brand new engine that maybe CoD developers would have done the same thing and tried to improve upon their last few games. But no, same game as always. CoD is the new Madden of FPS. Constant releases all the same.
  43. colinsauer306
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    The game was a major disappointment due to the release of much better games that have been released lately. It just couldn't compete with title like Battlefield 3 or even Team fortress 2 and so it fell behind.
  44. pingu53
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What the **** did you all expect? a new and original game? you idiots will keep buying this **** and these guys will keep bringing em out because people are dumb and will pay Ã
  45. vankwisha
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Same game different year, I wish I only hired this one cause I already brought this game 2 years ago. The graphics and game play are identical to previous cod games so your better off not wasting your money on this crap game.
  46. ColoColoPR
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Ever since I started playing COD4, I fell in love with the series. From the moment Cpt. Price says "weapons free" I decided that FPS were they way to go for me. So no, I'm not a hater. Bought World at War... disappointed. Turned out Treyarch made that game. And they lost a customer. Then came MW2. Happiness. Skipped BO knowing what a POS it will be. It was... but I saved my money.Ever since I started playing COD4, I fell in love with the series. From the moment Cpt. Price says "weapons free" I decided that FPS were they way to go for me. So no, I'm not a hater. Bought World at War... disappointed. Turned out Treyarch made that game. And they lost a customer. Then came MW2. Happiness. Skipped BO knowing what a POS it will be. It was... but I saved my money. Then came MW3 and I already knew I'll be buying it. Now, disappointment will not be enough of a word for the way I feel. A flashback of World at War came when I went online. This game has Treyarch in it. The menus, the maps, the way the soldiers move around. Treyarch, Treyarch, Treyarch. Thanks Infinity Arch you just lost a customer...… Expand
  47. ApolloUK
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Just a map pack for MW2 with another over scripted storyline. MP lags and elite won't allow me to register. If you want a decent FPS game to play, go play BF3 then. At least it is an improvement upon it's predecessor. This isn't. AVOID.
  48. andree1991
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Horrible!!!! SHAME ON ACTIVISION.This game is pure crap and its no more than a DLC please do not buy this game, Either ps3 or xbox is the same stuff so please do yourself a favour and buy something else. Stop giving Activision your hard-earned money cause this is nothing new
  49. L-Roca
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I got the game at a midnight lauch at Gamestop. ive been playing most of the call of duty games since the COD 2 release all the way to MW3 and jeezz after 35 mins i felt this is same game as MW2 . graphics still the same, with no improvements at all. really feel dissapointed and raped by activision. this game is not worth $60 maybe maybe 30 and still feel its too much Im alsoI got the game at a midnight lauch at Gamestop. ive been playing most of the call of duty games since the COD 2 release all the way to MW3 and jeezz after 35 mins i felt this is same game as MW2 . graphics still the same, with no improvements at all. really feel dissapointed and raped by activision. this game is not worth $60 maybe maybe 30 and still feel its too much Im also tryin this game Battlefield 3 wich is very refreshing and different. i think im liking it very too much.… Expand
  50. Xenogrant
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I've seen DLC that has more content than this installment. Professional game reviewers giving this game 80-90 revies really makes me question the state of the industry.
  51. OllieWillie
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Hmmmmmmm, well itâ
  52. IronMan619
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    looks like i am not the only one that thinks this is a horrible game. I was one of the many people who waited for the midnight launch of the game. I waited 2 hours just so when i went on today to play multiplayer and there is nothing. It is like everyone says it is, modern warfare 2 with a few added weapons and perks and that's it. The graphics are bad just like the game play and the lag.looks like i am not the only one that thinks this is a horrible game. I was one of the many people who waited for the midnight launch of the game. I waited 2 hours just so when i went on today to play multiplayer and there is nothing. It is like everyone says it is, modern warfare 2 with a few added weapons and perks and that's it. The graphics are bad just like the game play and the lag. If you want a FPS go with battlefield 3 or wait for more games to come out this holiday season. I would not recommend giving your money to Activison because all you will get is a big fat 60 buck lemon. you have been warned… Expand
  53. Csium
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    What a total pile of faeces. Campaign Average, Spec ops below average and the MP holy hell I thought it was my internet that made the gameplay in mw2 totally unplayable but after upgrading and finding it infact made no difference I thought hit markers problems and constant lag problems, etc in mw3 wouldn't exist, but no to my disgust after playing Mw3 its the worst out of all of them. Mw2What a total pile of faeces. Campaign Average, Spec ops below average and the MP holy hell I thought it was my internet that made the gameplay in mw2 totally unplayable but after upgrading and finding it infact made no difference I thought hit markers problems and constant lag problems, etc in mw3 wouldn't exist, but no to my disgust after playing Mw3 its the worst out of all of them. Mw2 had its problems at the start with unplayablity and Blops which I was patient. But to push out the tired ,boring and lazy turd and not learning any sort of lessons at all by just sending out a message or just tweaking it. Also making people pay for overpriced map packs and now cod elite after seemingly not fixing anything (and I can't seem them fixing it) after knowing full well most of the people buying it will be doing so for the MP, then this is , in my opinion offensive. They have no respect for the community that has been behind them. I being one of them purchasing most of the games and a few packs.… Expand
  54. rylan7
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    This game is gorgeous! Controls are smooth and precise and it is exciting! Unlike BF3 campaign, which i know no one buys these games for single player but it does matter to some people. Very happy with it.
  55. Deltateam210
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Just as I suspected. An overhyped, copy and paste of Modern Warfare 2. Very disappointing, I'd like to give a higher score but I'm so angry, how could they re-release a game and expect people to pay £39.99? Same graphics, same gameplay, same multiplayer, same everything else.
  56. WhitefireWF
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It's very sad, that people give a developer credit for lazy work. Half of the sounds, equipment, perks, guns, and only one new attachment are in the game. 80% of the killstreaks are the same. And you always the get the felling "I have done this before". Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails flat. The same COD formula is use, Level up, get guns, unlock the same attachments fromIt's very sad, that people give a developer credit for lazy work. Half of the sounds, equipment, perks, guns, and only one new attachment are in the game. 80% of the killstreaks are the same. And you always the get the felling "I have done this before". Survival is sorry attempted at zombies and fails flat. The same COD formula is use, Level up, get guns, unlock the same attachments from every call of duty, and rinse repeat. Sad really, this game will not move the industry forward but millions will buy a half tried effort. If any other game did this it would get bashed to crap. Save your money… Expand
  57. CorruptPersona
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    There's not much to say about the Call of Duty series any more. They have used the same engine for years, the game itself offers nothing to the FPS industry, let alone the gaming industry apart from disappointment. MW3 seems more of a fix for the previous games and to correct the imbalance during online gameplay. If you ignore the statements above and look at the current state of the gameThere's not much to say about the Call of Duty series any more. They have used the same engine for years, the game itself offers nothing to the FPS industry, let alone the gaming industry apart from disappointment. MW3 seems more of a fix for the previous games and to correct the imbalance during online gameplay. If you ignore the statements above and look at the current state of the game it seems they have been aiming more towards the casual audience with more perks for ease of play that will drive some hardcore players over the edge and seeking other FPS games.… Expand
  58. ajh2011
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Outdated engine is outdated. God, the particle effects are exactly the same as they were in CoD 4. I'm not sure how anyone could blow 60 dollars an CoD MW 1.3, because that's what it is. Even the gun audio remains the same for most weapons. Sure, they've tweaked gameplay, that doesn't warrant another release though, instead they could actually support their community and game with contentOutdated engine is outdated. God, the particle effects are exactly the same as they were in CoD 4. I'm not sure how anyone could blow 60 dollars an CoD MW 1.3, because that's what it is. Even the gun audio remains the same for most weapons. Sure, they've tweaked gameplay, that doesn't warrant another release though, instead they could actually support their community and game with content BESIDES map packs, which are overpriced as well.… Expand
  59. ImaITGuy
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Let me start off from a different perspective for my review since this is my first. 1. Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 are 2 different games with 2 different type's of play style - therefore they are only really competing with each other on the $$$ front. - No need to hate on either from that perspective. Now that the "comparison" of BF3 to MW3 is out of the way let me get on with myLet me start off from a different perspective for my review since this is my first. 1. Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 are 2 different games with 2 different type's of play style - therefore they are only really competing with each other on the $$$ front. - No need to hate on either from that perspective. Now that the "comparison" of BF3 to MW3 is out of the way let me get on with my review of MW3. Having played the COD series from the very beginning and feeling the game come into maturity as both IW and 3Arc passed the torch back and forth each year, I have to say that COD4 really set the stage for the modern 1st person shooter and like any great movie the sequels are hard pressed to hold their own against the original. MW3 borrows probably 90% of the textures, sounds, and map objects from the last 2 games. The cliche if it isnt broke dont fix it comes to mind. The multiplayer is where the game still remains at its best - (once you look past how similar to MW2 it really is), You will bgin to notice that the small tweaks that so many wanted from MW2 have been implemented in MW3 - it no longer takes an entire magazine to take down an enemy player on core mode, gun balance has come into line, perks have been adjusted to be less of a hassle so that true player vs player is the focus and finally the maps and layout of each seems to make for a better flow of battling and prevents slow gameplay. The only real problem with this game is that most players are Veterans of the series and were expecting a "NEW" game but were given MW 2.5. The game is still fun and enjoyable and with the added Spec Ops ( modern day live zombies ) and the stackable kill streaks, you wont regret purchasing it as long as you didnt buy the $99 version. For the new players that this is their 1st time playing the Modern Warfare series will find this one of the best games they have ever played and it will be well worth it. The biggest issue this game has to overcome is the purchase prices of $59 when it should be closer to $39 as an upgrade to MW2… Expand
  60. Cindspar
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The COD franchise has a special place in my heart as I have played them all; however, with almost no changes to the game since COD3, it feels like these guys are more into media hype and cash raking than keeping the franchise fresh. It's like halo all over again, same game new maps. To be honest I keep hoping that they decide to steal from battlefield so that the game will become moreThe COD franchise has a special place in my heart as I have played them all; however, with almost no changes to the game since COD3, it feels like these guys are more into media hype and cash raking than keeping the franchise fresh. It's like halo all over again, same game new maps. To be honest I keep hoping that they decide to steal from battlefield so that the game will become more interesting. Oh well better luck next time.… Expand
  61. bananaoctopus
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    COD4 copy and paste MW2 copy and paste Black ops copy and paste MW3. It's sad to see this happen in an industry that usually prides itself on innovation.
  62. spsman69
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I was not expecting Infinity Ward to blow my mind away with countless new features and additions to this game. I expected them to blow my mind away with the gameplay experience. They have succeeded at every single aspect of that. The singleplayer is intense and succinct. It flows beautifully and pits the player right in the middle of some extremely entertaining action. It properly rivalsI was not expecting Infinity Ward to blow my mind away with countless new features and additions to this game. I expected them to blow my mind away with the gameplay experience. They have succeeded at every single aspect of that. The singleplayer is intense and succinct. It flows beautifully and pits the player right in the middle of some extremely entertaining action. It properly rivals the glorious singleplayer of Call of Duty 4. Spec Ops mode is absolutely enthralling, you really are in for a treat with Survival. It'll keep you hooked for hours. And the Multiplayer. It is a well known fact that Black Ops multiplayer was a poor show for a Call of Duty game. Let's just say, the multiplayer in this has brought back what we missed in Call of Duty 4. Balanced gameplay, fast paced gun-on-gun gameplay, and an absolutely entertaining and enjoyable video gaming experience. It really is everything they said it would be.

    If you want me to compare this to Battlefield 3, which I also own, then all I can say is to pick what is right for you. If you like more teamplay and tactical gameplay, go for Battlefield. If you want fast-paced and intense gameplay, go for Call of Duty. I like both, so I will play both and enjoy both.

    As a Call of Duty player since the series came out in 2003, I was legitimately worried that this game would fall down the same hole as Black Ops did last year. My God I was wrong, this is everything I could ask for in what is one of my favourite video game series of all time. This is not Black Ops, this is not Modern Warfare 2, and this is not Modern Warfare 1. This is Modern Warfare 3, in a league of its own. Best game in the series to date. I implore you to at least rent this game. You will enjoy it.    … Expand
  63. zocker
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    what a great sequel. 3 parts as one block. this game is good e-sport. and the spec ops
    koop-missions are a big fun. I like the comic style of the game. it's rapid
    and fluid.
  64. TheAwkwardPanda
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is the same old crap as before. Trust me, it is fun, but will get boring very soon. Not worth another 60$ If you already have black ops or MW2
  65. Basic
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This game is an insult to COD fans, how could they take in so much money and give so little back? They are projected to make over a billion dollars on this game and all they can or are willing to give us is this. What has this industry come too when a game like BF3 trail-blazes with new innovation and cutting edge technology, and receives the same and in some cases lower scores than a gameThis game is an insult to COD fans, how could they take in so much money and give so little back? They are projected to make over a billion dollars on this game and all they can or are willing to give us is this. What has this industry come too when a game like BF3 trail-blazes with new innovation and cutting edge technology, and receives the same and in some cases lower scores than a game that was sub par 3 years ago. I admit BF3 is too hard for me to get into it too much, but I don't feel blatantly disrespected and insulted as I do with MW3. Shame on you IGN and other reviewers... shame on you. We know what Activision is up to, we aren't all so blatantly and utterly stupid, and we know what is driving these high reviews. It sure isn't the quality of the game. This game is worth a 7, but I'm rating it a 0 in protest of this huge scandal, and because there is no reason why they couldn't/didn't make a game worthy of 9/10 scores.… Expand
  66. Vhero
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    As usual its another DLC and map pack but not only that you go back to lvl 1 you lose the ability to play all your old maps (unless you re buy them again at a later date) and the alternative to battlelog COD elite is PAID instead of free. Why do people keep buying these? Because there friends do why? because they think you will. It's a vicious cycle.
  67. Defyler
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    You're absolutely kidding yourself if you feel MW 3 isn't simply a re-skinned game of MW 2. Call of duty elite is absolutely ridiculous in pricing as well.
  68. NotGunnaLie
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I'm not gunna lie, this game is highly disappointing. Also, I've noticed a trend in all the cod reviews. It's basically paid critics vs user reviewers. Obviously the paid ones are going to give the game a much higher score even though it's **** and the users are going to give the game the score it deserves.
  69. C4Chaos42
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Consoles are to blame for this fps game's limitations and other fps too. This game was just affected more than any other, that's all. I was really looking forward to this title but the hype was all for nothing.
  70. bigggmike
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    A disappointment on all levels. Same as MW2. Nothing new will be added to this series. The developers are mediocre at best. There is no more creativity from these people.
  71. FoeTwenty
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This game truly disappoints where it could have shined, but recycle the same crap year after year and this is what you get. Activision just milking a title til its dead with very little improvement, and still selling so well is just hilarious. I rented this morning and will be trading it in for Skyrim next week, but i doubt i can stand to play much more. I felt Battlefield 3 was a littleThis game truly disappoints where it could have shined, but recycle the same crap year after year and this is what you get. Activision just milking a title til its dead with very little improvement, and still selling so well is just hilarious. I rented this morning and will be trading it in for Skyrim next week, but i doubt i can stand to play much more. I felt Battlefield 3 was a little disappointing as well, but compared to this crap i can't see how people are still buying it. I look forward to the original Infinity Ward (now reformed under EA and Respawn Entertainment's new IP, hopefully it kicks the crap out of CoD and makes Activision wish they never screwed their devs over.… Expand
  72. Mercarcher
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Normally Map packs for MW2 cost $15, this one costs 4x that amount and has a bug where your profile will be reset when you buy it. My advice, wait till its in the $5 bargain bin.
  73. Ins3ktz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    So ridiculously bad, I had to wash myself after playing it. I felt like crap. It was the worst game I've played in years. Big Rigs was better. Infinity Ward is terrible. So is Treyarch.
  74. SyncV2
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Same old crap... They could have just made it a DLC for MW2... Which was also crap. I seriously don't understand people that are willing to pay more than 15$ for this.
  75. coelo
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I'm not bad at CoD, best killstreak in MW2 was 32 kills. Still, very disappointed. I thought that the graphics would improve over MW2, but no. If you have the PC version then the graphics are OK, but there are better graphics found in Killzone 2 which was from 2008. I'm sick of this game too, but maybe you aren't. If you are still playing a CoD game then you probably will like this gameI'm not bad at CoD, best killstreak in MW2 was 32 kills. Still, very disappointed. I thought that the graphics would improve over MW2, but no. If you have the PC version then the graphics are OK, but there are better graphics found in Killzone 2 which was from 2008. I'm sick of this game too, but maybe you aren't. If you are still playing a CoD game then you probably will like this game too. Hell, we all like CoD, but there is NOTHING new here! The worst part about these games are the maps. In 1 week I know that I'll have every single corner memorized and the game will be a major repetition festival. Not at all interested in forking out more money for DLC maps that should have already been included. ALSO BIG NEGATIVE - There are more maps than you'll ever see included with this game, for some reason the devs don't run every map in every game mode so you more than likely will never play more than 4-5 maps unless you play every single game mode for hours a day. Overall, dedicated servers are a necessity if I'm every going to buy another CoD game, and I won't buy another one on this generation of consoles because they obviously aren't going to try, or can't improve the graphics over MW2. Last point, I bought the DLC for Black Ops and it was pointless. Over 2 months I never once got to play any of the DLC maps because the people I was playing with (random) obviously didn't buy it and there is no way to choose which map to play in. Yeah, I'm completely done with this series without dedicated servers or a guaranteed way to play ALL the maps. I know Infinity Ward broke apart and there is some kind of fan boy war over this game and BF3 (I do not have or play BF3 because I heard it sucks) but I don't care about any of that. I just want the ability to play ALL the maps in the game without having to play 8 hours a day 5 days a week in order to get lucky enough to get the rare maps that never get played. And, I want an improved graphical experience for each new game. Neither of those conditions have been met with MW3. So, basically the commercials with Jonah Hill were cool but, yeah MW3 is so much just MW2 with new killstreaks and maps. If that makes it for you then buy it. If not then please play Dark Souls, the more the merrier.

    It gets a 2 because I expected much more having played MW2 and Black Ops. If you've never played a CoD before then it'll be great for you. I imagine the negatives are from people who've played this game before.    … Expand
  76. JamesSteal
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game came out two years ago, It's called Modern Warfare 2. I pity the fool who buys Modern Warfare 3. You'd have more fun spending your $60 on a toothless hooker.
  77. billybloke
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Oh dear, what can I say? Anyone expecting an improvement on MW2 will be sorely disappointed. Infinity Ward know exactly who their target audience is and this game panders to the teenage gamer with barely a thought for anyone else. They clearly realised that young players who will hassle mum and dad for expansion packs and add-ons are the ones to appeal to. To all other gamers, haveOh dear, what can I say? Anyone expecting an improvement on MW2 will be sorely disappointed. Infinity Ward know exactly who their target audience is and this game panders to the teenage gamer with barely a thought for anyone else. They clearly realised that young players who will hassle mum and dad for expansion packs and add-ons are the ones to appeal to. To all other gamers, have "Support" so you can still get killstreaks when the kiddies kill you. Snipers Rifles have no value whatsoever, unless you're an expert 'quik-scoper' as no map allows you the time, space or pace to establish a sniping position. This game is frenetic, chaotic and wholly sub-standard. Like an arcade game, except you don't put coins in a machine, you simply drain your parents' credit card. Simples. A shocking addition to the series. If you're a serious fps gamer looking for a mature warfare game with a brain and a strategic element, then Battlefield 3 is for you. If you want to tear around a map at light speed, judged only on your reflexes, then look no further. This shoddy mess will be right up your street.… Expand
  78. TheSpoiler
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Can I get my money back? Seriously. This game is pathetic. 5-year old graphics, no new features and the same run and gun individual game play. I can't believe this version passes as a new game. It's basically a re-skin of an old game. I was completely disappointed and I feel totally ripped off. My money is better spent on Battlefield3.
  79. idletask
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Great game. I can say this because I actually played it. Multiplayer is still number 1. Graphics look great and contrary to what other people say, it is no way a rehash of MW2.
  80. Calderon
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Here we go again. Activision is doing this again. The game is a copy paste, i donw know why people buy this game, i mean is just tje modern warfare 1. It doesn'thave any new
  81. cloaca
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Reviewing the single-player only. It's very good, finished it in a day. It's probably 6 hours in length, but has very little fat. Fast, immediate controls, good animations, great story, nice set pieces, typical spectacular "cod moments" , there is no step down in quality from previous infinity ward productions. Better than Black Ops, in fact it's like the best of the Modern WarfareReviewing the single-player only. It's very good, finished it in a day. It's probably 6 hours in length, but has very little fat. Fast, immediate controls, good animations, great story, nice set pieces, typical spectacular "cod moments" , there is no step down in quality from previous infinity ward productions. Better than Black Ops, in fact it's like the best of the Modern Warfare 1 and 2 campaigns combined. There is absolutely no comparison to Battlefield 3 single player, this CRUSHES it. This is a spectacular, fun war comic book. Battlefield 3 is like a boring Tom Clancy novel with very little merit. I struggled through that campaign over the course of a week. (nice graphics/sound/animation engine though).

    This game is exactly as good as previous Infinity Ward Call of Duty games have been on release, perhaps better, only this time around there is a viable competitor, so the witch burners are out.

    Battlefield (been a fan since 1942 on pc) officially has the worst fans now. The 0's on here represent the non-contributing ZERO's who get all territorial about stupid **** like video games. These people have not played the game.    … Expand
  82. tylerakasyn
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    There is no logical reason a true gamer would want to play this abomination. This is as milked as it gets folks -- seriously. The game is rehashed reused old crap that wasn't that good in the first place, the drones who buy into this crap should just disconnect from the peers that pressure them into this game. What a waste of a developers time.
  83. Yazah
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    On it's own, it is a very solid game that is very well made. The downside is that it is very similar to past games in the series which are also very solid and very well made.

    So does MW3 add a lot to the series? No. There's some nice new perks and mechanics, as well as a continuation of the story, but overall it's very much the same. So for new players or big fans, this is pinnacle of    On it's own, it is a very solid game that is very well made. The downside is that it is very similar to past games in the series which are also very solid and very well made.

    So does MW3 add a lot to the series? No. There's some nice new perks and mechanics, as well as a continuation of the story, but overall it's very much the same.

    So for new players or big fans, this is pinnacle of the Call of Duty franchise. But honestly, it's set only slightly higher than the rest of the series.    … Expand
  84. Luucas14
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    There is a lot of Battlefield 3 fanboys here, the game is great, with a huge online community and a solid multiplayer. I don't have so much fun since Modern Warfare 2 was released. The multiplayer of the year go to Modern Warfare 3. Buy and have fun!
  85. Rico026
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Amazing how cod4:mw1.3 got such high scores. What is so new in this cod?? its even worse than mw1. people dont buy this game its a waste of money. after this game im 100% sure that activision doesnt invest your money in a new better mw2.0 they didnt for the last 6 games so why now. cod4 investment 100mil profit 300mil cod5-8 investment tot 25mil profit 1,5bil
  86. Silvabane
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Biggest map pack yet! It even comes with a few sneaky bonuses which you'll have to find.
    5 new guns, new killstreaks and other pointless crap! Just another Infinity ward serving of poo.
  87. blufalcon
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Very poor game in my opinion. Looked from the start actually that it was going to be this way. Come on Activision stop being lazy by giving us the same old crap -.- . This is what unfortunately happens when a very good game gets a new release every bloody year.
  88. xVello
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I am insulted that this can pass as a full finished game. This is NOT AAA material.
  89. zombieautopsi
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Well I thought I'd buy the game in hopes it wasn't going to be another over-priced expansion pack...looks like I was wrong, but at least they threw in the bugs for free. I just wish major review sites had the balls to call this series out for things they'll rip others apart for because I'm returning the game tomorrow and I hope the rest of you do to.
  90. skoorydook
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Come on folks this game aint a 0 dont get me wrong it aint a 10 or 100 percent either for me an 8 seems good thats because i buy fps games for online play and online i simply prefer bf which gets a 9 for me but anyway mw3 does have s pretty good if shallow campaign which is worth at least a rent to sample if your like me or if your cod through and through you cant go wrong here
  91. darkfury23
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Can't even tell the difference between this and original modern warfare. There's a reason they come out with so many games and so many map packs...its because they want one thing, and it looks like an "S" with a vertical line through it.
  92. Sandt
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Generally there is nothing wrong with this game specifically. It is everything anyone could want in a modern day shooter. The problem is not with the success of the game mechanics. Most users feel ripped off to pay for a game with recycled artwork, dated graphics, and minor tweaks to a game they just bought a year ago for the same price. The Call of Duty series has turned into theGenerally there is nothing wrong with this game specifically. It is everything anyone could want in a modern day shooter. The problem is not with the success of the game mechanics. Most users feel ripped off to pay for a game with recycled artwork, dated graphics, and minor tweaks to a game they just bought a year ago for the same price. The Call of Duty series has turned into the Nickelback of the gaming world. Mass producing the same thing over and over again just to fill the shelves with games that pander to the masses. But, we often forget, the masses need some games too, and those people are enjoying this game and the experience that comes with it, and that is what they are paying for. Not for a new game, but for a very similar game with a fresh start for everyone and some new features. All in all, this game goes against artistic integrity and what it means to be creative, but maybe we shall refer to call of duty as a commercial art, just as other games could be considered more of a fine art. The game does not deserve a score of less than 5 at all, but if the scale was based on ONLY other CoD games, then it should score a 2.2. Thank you.… Expand
  93. Beahmscream
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Now im going to be completely honest here, having gotten the game 3 days early I can tell you one thing. It's simply more of the same. That's not to say the original CoD 4 was bad though, it's just completely over used and now getting to the point where it is ridiculous.
  94. cylixdemas
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    The third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect anything drastically new. There is everything -- from the mechanics to the perks --- that are nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels.The third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect anything drastically new. There is everything -- from the mechanics to the perks --- that are nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels. The game is good. It is what you have come to expect of Call of Duty. Nothing more, and nothing less.… Expand
  95. thefrankdrebben
    Nov 8, 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
  96. Spindual
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Its the best at SP, MP, Spec-Ops simply everything. The game may be close to MW2 at graphics but its the best game ever. Best-in-class multiplayer is now more balanced than ever. Also you shouldn't worry about empty servers because it is best selling game ever. It deserves 10.
  97. Downed_Frigate
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Enjoy your $60 map pack. I was skeptical of this purchase in the first place because of the previous products in this franchise but I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt and give it a shot. Absolutely worst purchase I have ever made.
  98. Sarobi
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    There is no point to sugarcoat this, this game is modern warfare 2 with a few new maps, and even saying that is too much. I keep being fooled into buying these games when I could clearly spend my 60 dollars on something more worth it, like food and clothes. The hype for this game is out of control and the fanbase that praises this game like a religion continues to make it sound like we'reThere is no point to sugarcoat this, this game is modern warfare 2 with a few new maps, and even saying that is too much. I keep being fooled into buying these games when I could clearly spend my 60 dollars on something more worth it, like food and clothes. The hype for this game is out of control and the fanbase that praises this game like a religion continues to make it sound like we're paying for new technology.

    With that said, call me when this recycled series hits the next generation consoles (PS4/XBOX720), maybe they'll have something new by than.    … Expand
  99. dellpeters
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    You guys are all a bunch of losers! You all gave it zeros and said you are disappointed by a game that you werent looking forward to. But you waited in line and bought it at midnight its only been out for 14 hours! You guys are pathetic get a life. You say they are going to keep making them because millions will but this one. But you bought it!
  100. BeduinoPiscina
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Shame! Break down a game ... so just because you're still disappointed by Black Ops!
    it is your fault that the world is falling apart
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
    Shame!!!!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

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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