Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. MW3iswank
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    What an absolute garbage game this is! An abortion in fact. It makes me sick that I paid £80 for this game with the hardened edition. The Campaign is so linear, as always, that picking up enemy intelligence is no go because your team mates never shut up asking you open a door. As for the multiplayer well I might I might as well be playing soldier of fortune on a PC run by aWhat an absolute garbage game this is! An abortion in fact. It makes me sick that I paid £80 for this game with the hardened edition. The Campaign is so linear, as always, that picking up enemy intelligence is no go because your team mates never shut up asking you open a door. As for the multiplayer well I might I might as well be playing soldier of fortune on a PC run by a Rat on a wheel! There is no skill involved its spray and pray and you better hope to god you prayed hard. Black Ops trumps is being brought back off the bench and MW3 well... If I hadn't of paid £80 I would snap the disc.… Expand
  2. Phil_Collins
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3, despite the moniker "modern," manages to be archaic. If you are a fan of Call of Duty 4, then you will be delighted to find the some of the same building models in multiplayer. On the plus side, you can expect a future installment next year if you miss out on Modern Warfare 3. Joining the annual release of Madden, Call of Duty has become a yearly event. We can only hopeModern Warfare 3, despite the moniker "modern," manages to be archaic. If you are a fan of Call of Duty 4, then you will be delighted to find the some of the same building models in multiplayer. On the plus side, you can expect a future installment next year if you miss out on Modern Warfare 3. Joining the annual release of Madden, Call of Duty has become a yearly event. We can only hope for Call of Duty: Grenada in 2012.… Expand
  3. Mudkip
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Why did I pay 180 euro's for 3 times the same game? It's sad that Infinity Ward treats it's userbase so badly. The singleplayer is the stupidest I ever seen. I was happy when I noticed that it contains only 4 hours of gameplay.

    I am even more sad of the gigantic stupid fanbase who plays this game and dares to call themselves gamers.
  4. LeutArtemis
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Same old, same old. You can't expect that by adding 4 million new things to multiplayer it will be improved in any way. It's just a way of saying oh look at me, look how complex and multi-faceted I am. And asking people to vote one here because the user score was looking low? That's not good... not good at all...
  5. Willamette
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    This is my first review at Metacritic. I've never written a review for a game but I just had to spend some of my time writing this because I thought this game is awful and seriously flawed and wanted to warn others not to dish out $60 for this poor game, even if everyone on your friend's list is playing this game. Like many people have said, MW 3 is more like MW 2.5 but people fail toThis is my first review at Metacritic. I've never written a review for a game but I just had to spend some of my time writing this because I thought this game is awful and seriously flawed and wanted to warn others not to dish out $60 for this poor game, even if everyone on your friend's list is playing this game. Like many people have said, MW 3 is more like MW 2.5 but people fail to mention that it's a step backwards from Black Ops which is extremely disappointing. When Black Ops came out, it was successful because it wanted to incorporate social networking elements. For example, you could design your own playercard by making a custom emblem and selecting from a wide array of backgrounds. You could mark your gun with the emblem. MW3 does not have playercards, it's essentially the exact same as MW2. Not only that, theater mode in MW3 is a mess, you can't keep track of what everyone's score is until the very end of the match, and flipping through different players is difficult because each time you switch, you look at a 3rd person view and must look at their gamer tag that way. The Maps are just awful too. They are all crowded with buildings and have many camping spots. When the game was advertised, it seemed like the maps would be cool because it'll be in urban places like New York and London. The problem is, they all look the same so you don't really feel like you're elsewhere. Combat Record is also gone in MW3. Instead, it's replaced by a extremely simplified one page list that cover the basics like K/D ratio and Wins and Losses. It's not like Black Ops where it tells you extremely detailed information about your gameplay. I've heard there's COD Elite, but first of all, I don't feel like installing an App on my PS3 and have to switch to it just to look at my Stats. Not only that, they want you to fork over 50 bucks for COD Elite and I use am not going to do that. Creating classes are also time consuming, as you have to go through a step by step process to add different attachments to guns. The Graphics are also the exactly the same as MW2. I'm extremely disappointed, and I wish I had listened to everyone else's reviews. The only improvement I've noticed is that the load times are a little shorter than Black Ops, but could it be because "MW 3" or I mean "MW 2.5" is a Step Backwards from Black Ops?… Expand
  6. pils123
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Maybe I'm not original but it's just the same game. Same graphics, same story line... It's just an expansive DLC of MW2. And maybe they say there are a lot of new things, that's just **** I hope Activision reads this and maybe they know there doing it wrong. ps: I hope they make COD: zombies because that's something I do love from COD
  7. phycon
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    WORST money spent EVER.
    its pointless to try to compare this game who seems to be come direct from 2007 with the masterpiece of Battlefield 3.
    this is exactly the MW2, without even a disguise. same weapons, same engine, same (or worse) graphics, same game, after all. multiplayer is bad too, maybe it is funny for some kids, but who really wants a good FPS, stay away of it. i prefer to    WORST money spent EVER.
    its pointless to try to compare this game who seems to be come direct from 2007 with the masterpiece of Battlefield 3.

    this is exactly the MW2, without even a disguise. same weapons, same engine, same (or worse) graphics, same game, after all.

    multiplayer is bad too, maybe it is funny for some kids, but who really wants a good FPS, stay away of it.

    i prefer to play pitfall on atari than this game, its less disappointing

    it was clear that the activision wanted to make a cheap and fail game to sell based on the series name. im sorry of all people who have spent US$ 60 on this DLC for MW2.

    the sadly: i WAS a fan of CoD series. Now i hope (im sure) Battlefield takes the crown of FPS games and finishes definitively with the CoD kingdom.    … Expand
  8. DBCooper92
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    To this day I still play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, not because I am poor or against what's cool and popular but because there is no actual solid new features included in COD4's successors(both MW2 and MW3) that would warrant a purchase from me; it is quite evident that the evolution of the series has yet to take place. I have rented MW3 for a day, for about $2.13, and believe me whenTo this day I still play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, not because I am poor or against what's cool and popular but because there is no actual solid new features included in COD4's successors(both MW2 and MW3) that would warrant a purchase from me; it is quite evident that the evolution of the series has yet to take place. I have rented MW3 for a day, for about $2.13, and believe me when I say I feel like a fool for paying $2 dollars to play a game that I already own. For those that wasted the full $60 + tax, you have my sympathies. The only graphical differences in the MW3 is the lighting, they tweaked with the lighting in MW2 also. Who are they trying to fool? 2 years between each game and the only visual improvement is something that can be applied to the previous game via patch?! The campaign is lackluster, explosions and "spontaneous" events are suppose to keep you on the edge of your seat but all it does is make me think about the better ways that I could've spent those two dollars I threw away renting this game. The multiplayer is mediocre, it has the fun aspects of COD 4(obviously), the frustration of MW2, and lacks the amount of customization that was present in Black Ops; overall, not a good mix. The gameplay keeps you wanting to play and give the game a chance, but the fact that there's overpowered killstreaks and anybody that manages to get three kills in a row is basically handed the win keeps you irritated, shaking your head, and ultimately bored. Unlike COD 4, where there are no ultra-overpowered killstreaks and the perks are balanced out, MW3 is, exactly what it set out to be, a super easy game that takes less skill. COD 4 is easy to pick up and play, but MW3 is RIDICULOUSLY easy to pick up and play; by my 3rd match I was already getting the top score, It took me about 10 or so on COD 4, and about 5 on Black Ops. How can somebody that doesn't know the maps get the top score on their third try? Killstreaks and an abundance of perks. There's little to no skill involved, the outcome of how good you will do is determined in the beginning of the match by how well your internet connection is at that juncture. Which leads me to another complaint, Activision, billions upon billions of profits later still no dedicated servers?! When games with a lower budget like Homefront can provide its users with dedicated servers? we all know that you are evil and that you are trying to take over the world by riding this COD bus until it breaks down and you end up with trillions upon trillions of dollars, just enough for the CEO of Activision to relieve himself of his daddy issues, but atleast try to delude us into thinking you are making somewhat of a quality product by investing atleast a couple of thousands or less on dedicated servers. It is insulting to gamer's intelligence to even release this game without the aforementioned. I only see little Jimmy playing this when his parents are asleep, or Brad and Chad after coming off of a very touchy lockeroom scenario and are ready to indulge in the usual dudebro fest.… Expand
  9. Bloodtau
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    The exact same game as previous years, but with LESS and WORSE over all game play mechanics! The single player was short and lacking in every possible way and the multiplayer is no different than the previous dribble of years past. Save your money and make room for a real FPS shooter to hit the market
  10. Metakev
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    There is just no excuse to make the same game every year and call it "new" time for some creativity.

    Every year this overrated, Michael Bay-Like games series gets the praise and money of billions of people for being the exact same game every year, while older game series try with everything they can to get with the times and improove their formulas to not to be left behing and still get    There is just no excuse to make the same game every year and call it "new" time for some creativity.

    Every year this overrated, Michael Bay-Like games series gets the praise and money of billions of people for being the exact same game every year, while older game series try with everything they can to get with the times and improove their formulas to not to be left behing and still get the bashing of hundreds of people... How come this series gets away with it? it has been just 8 years to make me want to vomit.

    So adding a new manu layout changes nothing, not even adding a strategy map is called innovation.

    But what about the online? that's what the game is about right? well no if I'm paying a sick high ammount of money just to struggle to play with someone decent, I don't even know where most of these people actually got any kind of education, in the jungle?    … Expand
  11. GratefulRob
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Yeahhh. This game really needed to be more advanced. Just the same old dribble another time around.
    It's a shame they don't even try improving it. The multiplayer is as always. The story is ridiculous. The only thing they improved was a way for them to make more money on "elite". I'm almost positive map packs are going to be $20 now. I already feel ripped off for a reskinned MW2. Atleast    Yeahhh. This game really needed to be more advanced. Just the same old dribble another time around.
    It's a shame they don't even try improving it. The multiplayer is as always. The story is ridiculous. The only thing they improved was a way for them to make more money on "elite". I'm almost positive map packs are going to be $20 now. I already feel ripped off for a reskinned MW2. Atleast battlefront bc3 and dice took a risk with more vehicles and a new game engine. These guys did nothing. I am going to trade this in before i get to deep in the money trap which is Activision.    … Expand
  12. Pgstyle
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Major dissapointment. Agree with everyone else, this game is MW2 with minor additions. Elite is an absolute mess that simply doesn't work, never can login and do anything. I think Infinity ward have lost it, Treyarch are the way forward for Call of Duty now.
  13. Sidjustice
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    I'm pretty sure all this was a complete misunderstanding. Infinity must have printed the new graphics of the real mw3 on old copies of mw2 they had laying around. Who knows maybe they ask for our addresses and send us the actually mw3 with an IOU 60 bucks
  14. Ultion
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Modern warfare 2.5 is this games real title, with reused models from MW2, no innovation, and a fan-base of foaming at the mouth rabid children. The singleplayer is so scripted (badly!) that there's no room for choice anywhere. The multiplayer is a fast paced, trigger happy mess, with every accomplishment met with a metal chord, like a pedophile offering a kid sweets... sickening stuff. IfModern warfare 2.5 is this games real title, with reused models from MW2, no innovation, and a fan-base of foaming at the mouth rabid children. The singleplayer is so scripted (badly!) that there's no room for choice anywhere. The multiplayer is a fast paced, trigger happy mess, with every accomplishment met with a metal chord, like a pedophile offering a kid sweets... sickening stuff. If you bought this game, trade it in straight away or use it as a Frisbee, you'll find your self a lot happier.… Expand
  15. Lambdaboy_ro
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Welcome to the Madden of fps! ( TRUE!) This is a expansion pack no a game!
    It's just like The Groundhog Day FPS. It's sad . Maybe this game will be a Best seller, COD saga it's just like Saw saga the same **** over and over.
  16. rock2k12
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Infinity Ward and Sledghammer have proved one thing and one thing only. They are good at copying and pasting. I need to hire them to write one of my college papers only to be expelled from school becasue of plagerism. Mw3 is some complete trash, from the starting credits to the ending credits. There is absolutely nothing that seperates it from previous COD tltles. Graphics, guns, gameplay,Infinity Ward and Sledghammer have proved one thing and one thing only. They are good at copying and pasting. I need to hire them to write one of my college papers only to be expelled from school becasue of plagerism. Mw3 is some complete trash, from the starting credits to the ending credits. There is absolutely nothing that seperates it from previous COD tltles. Graphics, guns, gameplay, 12 year olds, all the exact same. Save your money and time and buy battlefield 3. Much better game. The sales just don't show it because of this overhyped piece of **** called COD.… Expand
  17. Levanders
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.... I hope everyone enjoys $60.00 map packs. CoD has become so generic it's not even fun or worth it to buy the newest version. It sits in the same boat as Madden, the developers feel the need to re-make the game every year in an attempt to maximize profits. Call of Duty died for me after Call of Duty 4.
  18. Winter_Deathpaw
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So i got this game on release date and i am very shocked at how well this game came out. From the epic single player campaign to the awesome multiplayer and spec ops. The gun play has been balanced and so have the nobtubes and rockets and all the explosives. The new packages offer a wide variety of gameplay to the super "lone wolf" to the team- based player. The maps feel like modern warfare maps with the firefights usually occuring in houses and open ground and snipers now have a better chance at long range gameplay. No gun is overpowered since i have used all of them and kick butt with all of them equally. The elite package is an awesome upgrade to the game allowing you to see all of your games played and where you died and by who and by what gun. ELite TV is freaking amazing telling you how to play each map for certain types of game modes and how to use each gun with very specific details. The new killstreaks are super awesome. Nothing better then walking around with a recon juggernaut and just being a total tank. The specialist package is freaking amazing and is totally worth playing it if your a super lone wolf (25 kills with specialist package gives you a nuke)… Expand
  19. bubsy54
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    This is hands down the worst Call of Duty game I have ever played. It was one of the worst games in general. Forget the facts that the game hasn't changed much since CoD4, the game itself is not very good.

    the game doesn't improve on the most important points the hit detection is awful, the spawn points are even worse the online system is all the same....what? different care packages?    This is hands down the worst Call of Duty game I have ever played. It was one of the worst games in general. Forget the facts that the game hasn't changed much since CoD4, the game itself is not very good.

    the game doesn't improve on the most important points

    the hit detection is awful, the spawn points are even worse

    the online system is all the same....what? different care packages? different guns that act similar to guns from games past? come on.....we need more than that

    how about revamping the whole online system...change how we respawn,im tired of the 15 sec system respawn time..change the hit detection, gives us a deeper level of playing, not more customizable options...things need changing and this game does not do it    … Expand
  20. ktannen
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    A step sideways for FPS and the series. I found the gameplay to be much the same as previous MW games while the maps were less fun and worse designed. I would not recommend this game, and would suggest to those interested in the COD experience to pick up MW1 or MW2 for a better time.
  21. grapehead510
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    This game is garbage, I wanted to like it but I returned it because I can buy MW2 for a lot less. I can't believe all the review sites that are seemingly getting paid off to give it good reviews. At least we the people can speak the truth!
  22. darkroot
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This map pack was pretty good in terms of content but not in price. $60? That's like a new game with just a few new maps and kill-streaks. Should of been priced at $30 maximum.
  23. Bamaballer256
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    This game is an utter disappointment. First off, they need to change the title from "Modern Warfare 3" to "Modern Warfare 2.5". This is basically a $60 DLC for an already stale game. Call of Duty 4 was the greatest game of the series...everything after has been downhill. What Sledgehammer admitted to doing with the MP was probably the worst thing TO ME that could've been done. TheyThis game is an utter disappointment. First off, they need to change the title from "Modern Warfare 3" to "Modern Warfare 2.5". This is basically a $60 DLC for an already stale game. Call of Duty 4 was the greatest game of the series...everything after has been downhill. What Sledgehammer admitted to doing with the MP was probably the worst thing TO ME that could've been done. They intentionally removed Sniper Maps in order to eliminate "camping". Why put in Sniper classes if we are not able to properly use them? I love to Run-n-Gun, but I also like to Snipe on certain maps. To pay $60 for a game and then basically to be told how to play it is pathetic. This is ridiculous, as Snipers are not "Run-n-Gunners". Sledgehammer also encourages people to "Quickscope", which is a major disappointment. This was a huge problem with past CODs, and for them to ENCOURAGE this is really sad. There are many issues with MP that need to be fixed, but Sledgehammer/Activision pretty much could care less since they already have everyone's money that purchased this game. This game doesn't even provide anything new. Everything looks the same and plays the same, with the exception of the sound. The weapons and explosions in this game sound cheap and dull...not even my Turtlebeach Headset could make it sound better. I am glad I bought Battlefield 3, although it has some issues that need to be addressed, but at least Dice acknowledges them and are fixing them. I hate you Activision for what you have done, and I really hate Sledgehammer for killing the COD game by taking out certain maps and encouraging that gay ass quickscoping. You guys suck and so does this game. I am one of CODs biggest fans, and I am sad to say, that this game sucks! Save your money and buy Skyrim.… Expand
  24. BBBevol
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    I did not think that Activision could stoop any lower, but low and behold they did. I can't believe I was suckered again. First Black Ops now this. This is why there should be industry standards in video games. Publishers should be held accountable for shotty work getting released.

    First off, this game is broken from the get-go. Elite doesn't work, frame rate drops, horrible lag    I did not think that Activision could stoop any lower, but low and behold they did. I can't believe I was suckered again. First Black Ops now this. This is why there should be industry standards in video games. Publishers should be held accountable for shotty work getting released.

    First off, this game is broken from the get-go. Elite doesn't work, frame rate drops, horrible lag compensation, broken match making. I wonder who does the QA for Sledgehammer Game's apparently it's a bunch of Chimpanzee's smashing a keyboard, that's who.

    If I could give this game a score lower than zero, I would.    … Expand
  25. LeonShepard
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Other than a few memorable moments there's little positive that can be said about this game. Singleplayer is where the 2 positives lay with the fight on the bridge in Paris and the way in which Makarov is killed, graphically the game is little to no improvement over 4 which was released way back in 2007. And MP is tragic. There's nothing positive to be said about this. A game where you canOther than a few memorable moments there's little positive that can be said about this game. Singleplayer is where the 2 positives lay with the fight on the bridge in Paris and the way in which Makarov is killed, graphically the game is little to no improvement over 4 which was released way back in 2007. And MP is tragic. There's nothing positive to be said about this. A game where you can shoot people through solid walls, kill someone with a knife from 5 or 6 feet away, but can;t kill someone with a predator missile because they happen to be sitting under a table umbrella is broken as far as I'm concerned. The maps have been created to combat campers but now instead of campers you've got gamers running wild with SMG's and you're constantly being shot in the back. And being shot in the back is probably the only consistent thing in the game seeing as how the weapon damage lacks consistency the way Ethiopia lacks nutrition. In the 14 years I've been gaming I don't recall ever playing such a half-arsed sequel as this. The fact this game made 700 million in 5 days just goes to show what power marketing truely is, because it sure as hell didn't make 700 million because it's a good game.… Expand
  26. Ctopher425
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    I know I'm probably jumping on the band wagon here, but I just can't believe this game was actually published. It seems as though no one put any insite into this game whatsoever. All the bang for your buck just was and repeat.
  27. tyman333
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I remember me playing MW1, frankly it was awesome, there were plenty of innovations and of course picturesque graphics (for those times). But next chapters of CoD weren't so innovative or captivating. I give 0 out of 10 becouse there is nothing new in the game, the same mechanics, awful sound effects and silly story line. I believe MW3 is a piece of horse's **** and I don't understand whyI remember me playing MW1, frankly it was awesome, there were plenty of innovations and of course picturesque graphics (for those times). But next chapters of CoD weren't so innovative or captivating. I give 0 out of 10 becouse there is nothing new in the game, the same mechanics, awful sound effects and silly story line. I believe MW3 is a piece of horse's **** and I don't understand why do people still buy it.… Expand
  28. kotwr424
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    We as gamer's got hussled this is by far the worst out of all the Call of Duty games to bare its title, Yes even worse than CoD 3, how this game got released is beyond me. Mutliplayer seems to suffer from its same terrible lantency issues that make it a frustrating piece of garbage, i'm Saddened I bought this game even more upset that this company is selling a product for so much cash andWe as gamer's got hussled this is by far the worst out of all the Call of Duty games to bare its title, Yes even worse than CoD 3, how this game got released is beyond me. Mutliplayer seems to suffer from its same terrible lantency issues that make it a frustrating piece of garbage, i'm Saddened I bought this game even more upset that this company is selling a product for so much cash and more people feed the machine, FPS's this year have but nothing short of a disappointment and let's face it the genre is dying a slow death. Maybe i'm getting to old for these types of games but I remember the golden days of FPS shooter's were actually skill would trump someone with host.… Expand
  29. kataang0101
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I must say, the lads at Activision are simply brilliant. Figuring out a way to make schmucks pay $60 for a game that came out 4 years ago. Not only that, they are able to repeat year in, year out. It's the same game so expect the same noob tubing, cheap knife kills from 20 feet across the room, lack of vehicles, crap graphics and everything else that accompanies every CoD game.
  30. Neospider
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    There is a possibility this game is killing the game industry. If there is no other way, I want to show my disagreement this way. I'm not a hater, I have played the game and it's indeed horrible, compared to only slightly better rated games like Rage. The critics rating it as amazing and one of the best games are just trying to make the 20 million fans happy. It's the same as previous 3There is a possibility this game is killing the game industry. If there is no other way, I want to show my disagreement this way. I'm not a hater, I have played the game and it's indeed horrible, compared to only slightly better rated games like Rage. The critics rating it as amazing and one of the best games are just trying to make the 20 million fans happy. It's the same as previous 3 instalments and fans are going to love it is not a review. It's giving fans what they want. If a game that sells tens of millions of copies changes only aesthetically and still gets great reviews, what is the worth of innovation? Why are we even playing new games. Let's pay a monthly fee like in WoW and receive regular updates for next 10 years, ocasionally paying full price for big updates. That would at least not pretend to be a new game every time and suck as much money and even more time out of gamers. That is how we like our shooters, right? Why play something fun when you can get the same feeling from handing out headshots again and again, defeating all those noobs and prooving who's the man.… Expand
  31. Mrkend54l
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    The same game with the same engine...
    When is activision going to realise that they need to stop milking this cow...
    This is the big downfall of COD for me.
  32. PowerMD
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    It is clearly that Activision just wanted to make money. The game is exactly the same as Modern Warfare 1 and 2. For people who were smart enough to wait to buy this I can give you one advice: DON'T BUY IT!!!
  33. HaydenRussell
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I feel sorry for everyone who thinks this game is absolutely amazing, it lacks innovation, it lacks graphics that match modern games (get the pun it has modern in the title), the arcade type gun play which has aged horribly. However, there is a new water texture and gun models which really improve the experience. You can't go into this game with high expectations, you'll have to copyI feel sorry for everyone who thinks this game is absolutely amazing, it lacks innovation, it lacks graphics that match modern games (get the pun it has modern in the title), the arcade type gun play which has aged horribly. However, there is a new water texture and gun models which really improve the experience. You can't go into this game with high expectations, you'll have to copy Activision and aim low when you think about games. It's only a small amount of time until guitar hero happens all over again. Don't buy the game you're just going to stretch out this long tedious process that is Activision's downfall.… Expand
  34. Hoboparty
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is rehashed garbage. If anything, it should have been DLC for Modern Warfare 2. Activision is just grabbing people's money. The graphics are exactly the same as MW2, and the story is cliche and boring. Waste of time and money.
  35. kinginfamous5
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Really had high hopes of reviving the MW franchise. But sadly I was wrong. Campaign is just as long as Mw2. Beat it in about 3 hrs. Graphics wise its dated. They use ID Tech 3 engine from 1999. Multilayer is the same. Really disappointed me.
  36. EgoCity
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Same as always, nothing really new with a £50 price tag. No wonder this company keeps bringing the same bland flawed design out when us idiots keep buying. The charge you extra for elite. Maybe a 10 if this was the first cod but it's not, it's exactly the same thing several times over and unfortunately 0 is the lowest I can go. Hopefully these reviews will for them to make aSame as always, nothing really new with a £50 price tag. No wonder this company keeps bringing the same bland flawed design out when us idiots keep buying. The charge you extra for elite. Maybe a 10 if this was the first cod but it's not, it's exactly the same thing several times over and unfortunately 0 is the lowest I can go. Hopefully these reviews will for them to make a new game. Lazy!… Expand
  37. Quaidbond
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Not worth the time of day. Go buy a better game then this mindless shootem up. Games like this are turning everyone into mindless drones. Challenge your mind and play a little Myst. Scare yourself and play some Resident Evil. Live in an action movie with Uncharted 3. The point is go play something different for once and stop giving your time to these modern military first person cut andNot worth the time of day. Go buy a better game then this mindless shootem up. Games like this are turning everyone into mindless drones. Challenge your mind and play a little Myst. Scare yourself and play some Resident Evil. Live in an action movie with Uncharted 3. The point is go play something different for once and stop giving your time to these modern military first person cut and paste games. If these keep getting more popular the gaming community will get more and more stupid. Before long you'll have Spec Ops in Mario and Zelda. Just look at Resident Evil: Operation SOCOM as an example. Stop buying this mindless trash please so good videogames will get made again.… Expand
  38. PrivateConker
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Call of duty 4 was my favorite game of all time but you cant make the same game over 3 more times sorry mw3 you're horrible. The graphics are the same and most of the core game play elements are the same, and the AI is terribly.SOAP DIES… Expand
  39. Dantedamean
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Yes I am one of those guys that is giving this game a 0, before you judge me I ask that you read my whole review. I recently read a few articles on IGN that seemed to have a tone of disappointment or disapproval for so many users giving modern warfare 3 a 0. Those articles are what sparked me to wright this. I see this as more of a protest. When a corporation sets out to ruin a market,Yes I am one of those guys that is giving this game a 0, before you judge me I ask that you read my whole review. I recently read a few articles on IGN that seemed to have a tone of disappointment or disapproval for so many users giving modern warfare 3 a 0. Those articles are what sparked me to wright this. I see this as more of a protest. When a corporation sets out to ruin a market, I say this based on past franchises ( guitar hero ), and there target audience are the same sheaple that are wiling to buy madden every year how are gamers to protest? How do we tell Activision that this is not ok? Do we boycott? When hardcore gamers only make up a small percentage of the games target audience how are we supposed to boycott? Do we make a bunch of angry blog posts? Or do we hit them were we can get the most publicity and let our voices be heard? I believe this is the only format that we can effectively protest and state our unhappiness where anyone will listen. Despite what any media outlet thinks about whats going on here I say this is one of the few times Ive actually seen gamers unite. Judging by the publicity I say its working.… Expand
  40. SuperG
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Why on earth would Call of Duty get a 0? I'll tell you why...

    Once again (as with the past 3 iterations) the Call of Duty online multiplayer (you know, part of the game that everyone buys CoD for), is once again broken. Major issues with players teleporting from place to place, rubber-banding lag, nerfed guns and grenades, broken hit detection, lag-switching, and other glitches or    Why on earth would Call of Duty get a 0? I'll tell you why...

    Once again (as with the past 3 iterations) the Call of Duty online multiplayer (you know, part of the game that everyone buys CoD for), is once again broken. Major issues with players teleporting from place to place, rubber-banding lag, nerfed guns and grenades, broken hit detection, lag-switching, and other glitches or exploits that some players have already discovered and are taking advantage of. These problems have been evident since MW2 (MW1 didn't start having these problems until late in its life cycle). If you're looking for a fast, fun, competitive online multiplayer experience then look elsewhere. CoD has gone down the tubes. When a $59 dollar game, one that is supposed to be the best selling game of all time, is broken such as CoD MW3 is, people should be honest and report it. There is no reason or excuse why CoD MW3 should have all of these issues arising with every new game in the series that is released. The single player really doesn't add much to the world of FPSes... want a good single player call of duty? Play CoD 2, or Modern Warfare 1.

    As everyone knows though, people play this for the multiplayer, and with an audience as large as the CoD audience, there is no reason why the multiplayer should be this terrible, period!

    A gamer cannot appreciate graphics, sound, and most importantly the gameplay, when that gameplay is broken. The experience leaves a absolutely disappointing and awful impression. Apparently, hoping for a game that was as good Modern Warfare 1 has become a exercise in futility and MW3 only proves that things can only get works with CoD under publisher Activision.

    Recommendation:

    Do not buy this game! Rent it, play through the single player if you're even remotely interested in the campaign, and then take this garbage back to the place where you rented it. You'll thank me later.    … Expand
  41. Lelon
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Read DJ hazardous review below as he/she covers it very well. I agree totally. The game (Esp multiplayer) sucks. This shows a total lack of inagination by the developers. I have taken my copy back already.
  42. PatMcCourt
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Yo, IW, just because I dont own a fibre optic connection doesn't mean I should be disqualified from playing your game a second behind everyone else, sort it out and I might add a point to the score.
  43. OutTheCage
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I am in most awe about how much money infinity ward will be robbing from all the people that will be purchasing this game. The amount of disappointment I have in this half-ass attempt at updating MW2 can best be expressed by the fact that I sold it no more than 3 hours after purchase. If Infinity Ward is not already embarrassed by their "finished product" then they should be. And theI am in most awe about how much money infinity ward will be robbing from all the people that will be purchasing this game. The amount of disappointment I have in this half-ass attempt at updating MW2 can best be expressed by the fact that I sold it no more than 3 hours after purchase. If Infinity Ward is not already embarrassed by their "finished product" then they should be. And the excuses about how a bunch of their staff went to Respawn and their short development time are just that; excuses. If you don't think you can develop a quality game with the resources you have then either push back the release date or don't charge full price. For their blatant dishonesty and what I consider to be disrespect towards their customers, I will never buy a full priced game from Infinity Ward again. But, after seeing how this game was received, there might not be many more to come...… Expand
  44. Tonyisserious
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I've told myself many times, no game deserves zero. I've played video games since I was an infant, and since being an infant, I've seen the gaming industry go through a revolution. The gaming industry moves faster than in terms of innovation, than any other medium in the WORLD. To me, that is amazing. So I'll begin, with saying I did not have to pay money for this game, I borrowed it fromI've told myself many times, no game deserves zero. I've played video games since I was an infant, and since being an infant, I've seen the gaming industry go through a revolution. The gaming industry moves faster than in terms of innovation, than any other medium in the WORLD. To me, that is amazing. So I'll begin, with saying I did not have to pay money for this game, I borrowed it from a friend, so its not like I'am upset that I got ripped off. There has only been one game series that I've ever seen before, that completely screwed up every game in their series after the first one. And that game is Halo. Halo one is great game, for us PC fanboys (I used to be) it'll always have a place in our hearts. Then Halo 2 came out, I grabbed that game opening day, and never once in my entire life have I ever been so disappointed by a inanimate object. But you know what the difference between Halo, and Call of Duty is? Bungie (the company behind Halo) actually tried. Bungie actually tried to make a game that would CRUSH, their previous one. And you can see it in every aspect, even if you hate halo 2 and every one after it like I do, you can't help but appreciate the technology they've created, and what they've done. We are getting to a point now, where third party gaming companies (those games the mainstream doesn't buy) after innovating more than Activision. And yes, I know Bungie is a developer, and Activision is a producer. But the difference, is that Bungie's producer tells them "Make a great game", Activision tells their developers "It releases next november". So you can't help but assume the game it already going to be terrible. But no matter I gave it a chance. I myself am I fan of multiplayer, I hate single player everything, so for the benefit of the score of this game, I will not rate the single player. In my opinion, if you are buying this game for the single player, you need psychological help. Anyways, lets take a look. MAPS: Okay, so in standard call of duty fashion, excluding Call of Duty 4 all the maps are designed in a "circle" fashion. Which means that all the players are basically running around the map in a circle all the time. What does this mean for gameplay? It means that no matter what your style is, you will get shot in the back, all the time. Not only that, but the cover is completely useless being that the guns do not have any recoil. Even if you can't be seen by your enemy, they can easily shoot you through a wall. Not only that, but I don't know if this has been a common problem. But probably one of my biggest pet peeves in a game, is giving me the option of spawning into the game, I press that button, and guess what happens? I die. Its extremely easy to figure out the spawns, and sit in a position where you can spawn kill all match. Thats called poor design, and the only difference between this game and Call of duty 4, is some guns have recoil in cod4, and some of the maps are designed so you aren't continuously shot in the back (though not all). GAMEPLAY: Oh god, can we skip this one? NO?! Basically here is what makes Call of duty so addictive, here is why people buy it, and if you like the sound of this, YOU SHOULD BUY THIS GAME. Not rent, you should buy. You will love it I promise. Best feature about call of duty (in my opinion) is turning on your system of choice, and getting into a game as fast as your system turned on. But as soon as I notice this great feature, I just as quickly realize my most hated part of a call of duty game. The gameplay. Its designed, the sprinting, the movement, the recoil on the weapons, the attachment for the weapons, how much it takes for you to die; this is all designed you make you feel like you are the in game version of Jesus Christ. Let me explain; Now lets say, you are absolutely TERRIBLE at first person shooters, call of duty is a perfect first stop IF you know nothing about video games, and what it means to put care into a game. You will do GREAT in call of duty, you will be SO proud of yourself, want to know why? Because of the poor map design, followed by all those things above, you will no matter what enter a scenario, where you will slaughter your enemies, in what way exactly I have no idea. But you will do so well for just a brief 10 seconds, and that for most people is reward enough. SOUND: **** just **** sorry. They have so much money they can afford the biggest names to make an INSANE soundtrack. Not only that, in not one single call of duty game in the history of call of duty have they ever used real gun sounds for all the guns. Meaning you have an MP5k, that actually makes the sound of an FN P90. Which for most, who cares? But for gun dorks like me, its a big deal. GRAPHICS: Call of duty 4? HOW OLD IS THAT GAME, WHY USE THE SAME ENGINE?!… Expand
  45. cjmc18
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    if feels the same... it is the same.... COD won't take one more dime out of me... im sorry but i am really disappointed with this series... :( sad because i used to love my COD....
  46. shydigga
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    the only reason Sledgehammer requested user reviews was greed. its the same game as always. we need to stand up as consumers, stop pre-ordering, and start showing them we want quality. thanks for they same garbage.
  47. Randizzledante
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I legitimately did not think the game was very good. Same old stuff that I got bored with back in the MW2 days. However, I wasn't going to give it a 0 until IGN insisted on writing TWO full articles crying about "Metacritic trolling." Sorry not everyone agrees with you, IGN.
  48. constrobuz
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I didn't even bother to check out the next installment of Infinity Wards highly popular shooter. And the reason being, after I took one look af MW3, I realized that all this game truly is, is a neatly packaged, pile of **** with bad marketing gimmicks. In other words, same **** in a different can. If you're looking for a decent shooter this year, look else where. Battlefield 3 comes toI didn't even bother to check out the next installment of Infinity Wards highly popular shooter. And the reason being, after I took one look af MW3, I realized that all this game truly is, is a neatly packaged, pile of **** with bad marketing gimmicks. In other words, same **** in a different can. If you're looking for a decent shooter this year, look else where. Battlefield 3 comes to mind if your looking for game with fresh ideas and a new level of innovation to it. Or wait until next year for Arma 3, but yourself a favor and pass on this one, the game is not worth $60 of your hard earned cash, $30 maybe, because it sounds like more of a rushed add on title than a stand alone game. So, in the immortal words of Chuck D: "Don't believe the hype."… Expand
  49. sykes
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    i cant believe i wasted my $$$ on this piece of #####.
    game plays the same feeels the same.
    this should be dlc rather than a full game. this is the last time you got my $$$ activition.
  50. matt15632
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    The so called professionals are giving this game raving reviews. Why? maybe because they think it is good. Well maybe, or it could do with the fact that this is the highest selling franchise ever, and disagreeing with that franchise wouldnt sit well with activision. I have read many reviews none mention entire elements being copyed from mw2( sounds, most text, leaderboards, guns,The so called professionals are giving this game raving reviews. Why? maybe because they think it is good. Well maybe, or it could do with the fact that this is the highest selling franchise ever, and disagreeing with that franchise wouldnt sit well with activision. I have read many reviews none mention entire elements being copyed from mw2( sounds, most text, leaderboards, guns, equipment, perks). they will milk this game till it is ran into the ground. Innovation, creativity are what are needed in games not slight modifications of the same game over and over again. I was fine with it when we made the leap from cod4 to mw2 but seriously your have the highest grossing franchise ever, multiple studios working and you can't use a new graphics engine. i wouldnt be surprised if the game was finished a half year ago.… Expand
  51. Juliusfrancisch
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    How the mighty have fallen!!! Once upon a time there were good quality call of duty games. Now since a new title every year come out itâ
  52. texasallstar
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here isI have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here is your score 0… Expand
  53. Bwilcox58
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    The game was fun. For a night, graphics are the same as modern warfare 1, survival is repetitive and is a good mode to play when the servers are down and your tired of the terrible campaign, don't waste 60 bucks.
  54. Reviewer2402
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    HORRIBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLE GAME.

    Lag, lack of features from Black Ops, went backwards from MW2, somehow.

    I cannot believe they are selling this for $60, definitely not worth this price. Other games are definitely superior.
  55. bcsisbroke
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Same game. Nothing changes. Only in America do people pay $60 to buy the same game. No innovation at all is in this edition of Call of Duty. Instead of buying this game just pop in your COD: MW2 and I bet you won't even notice the difference.
  56. Kinkikym
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game get a zero for a few simple reasons:

    1 - This series has basterdized competitive FPS on the PC. It has hooked a market of people worried about instant gratification and has depressed hard-core 5v5 competitive FPS communities with absolutely no regard for competitive play and/or friendliness to the MOD community. 2 - They have Maddenized teh FS genre... Since when do critics    This game get a zero for a few simple reasons:

    1 - This series has basterdized competitive FPS on the PC. It has hooked a market of people worried about instant gratification and has depressed hard-core 5v5 competitive FPS communities with absolutely no regard for competitive play and/or friendliness to the MOD community.

    2 - They have Maddenized teh FS genre... Since when do critics not talk about originality any longer?

    3 - For anyone interested in any sort of team competitive play, they still have better options from more than 10 whole years ago... that is simply pathetic.    … Expand
  57. HateThat
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Im sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyoneIm sorry I already bought COD:4, MW2, WAW and Black-Ops...... Seems I draw the line at buying the same game at 4. MW3 is a truly undeserving lack of innovation by infinity ward and sledgehammer games. Reviews like destructoid(worst game review site ever) that bash BF3 and love MW3 and make stupid points are whats wrong with the review system these days. They've all been paid off, as anyone who is a REAL gamer(i.e. doesn't play cod) can blatantly see. The user score here reflects how PEOPLE are feeling and not the "critics". Hell what makes their opinion greater than ours, cause they've a website??!? Thats why I look at websites like imdb to get a proper meta review of the general publics reaction to a movie. I tell you now, I was a cod fanboy in cod4..... but I've now had enough of this. you cant release a yearly game like this, it just doesn't work. Its also the reason why I'm not buying assassins creed this year. Its unacceptable and an undeserving distraction from truly amazing games like uncharted 3, batman arkham city, BF3, Skyrim and dark souls(bought them all). this game deserves a minus score, 0 is too good for the insult to gamers everywhere this game brings. Oh and infinity ward, dont **** about users boycotting your game on metacritic, maybe this time you'll listen. You actually begged for users to vote the score up. CHANGE YOUR GAME AND WATCH THE SCORES CHANGE YOU JOKE OF A COMPANY!!! Cant pay off everyone, although how about this, pay me off and i'll take this review down :P… Expand
  58. Altari
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Quite literally the death of innovation in video games. I've always loved the call of duty games from the beginning but since Modern warfare 1, call of duty has been insufferably disappointing on almost every level. Everyone on the internet seems to use to term 'Copy/Paste' to describe the Call of Duty series which couldn't be a more accurate description. It shames me to say that i haveQuite literally the death of innovation in video games. I've always loved the call of duty games from the beginning but since Modern warfare 1, call of duty has been insufferably disappointing on almost every level. Everyone on the internet seems to use to term 'Copy/Paste' to describe the Call of Duty series which couldn't be a more accurate description. It shames me to say that i have given up on the series and will not return to it until something is done to change this substance lacking, soulless excuse for a game. If you're even remotely considering purchasing this 'product', i suggest you immediately think otherwise and use your money to buy something that has actually been worked hard on and deserves your time. Shame on you Activision.… Expand
  59. lndcobra
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This is not a new game, its almost identical to MW2, just different maps, and couple extra weapons and killstreaks! They didnt fix any of the issues that MW2 had! No kick vote, player/lobby matching is so bad still, spawns are ridiculous! and full of bugs
  60. youngs91
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    If you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seemIf you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seem like the developers made as a chore. "Oh lets just change the maps so we can call it a new game, and change as little else as possible." EXACT same menus. EXACT same interface. EXACT same leveling. The list of improvements or even changes is much much shorter than the list of things that are exactly the same. COD is not a sports franchise! You cannot release the same game every year and expect people to like it. I feel like I wasted my money and have no faith in these developers anymore. And yes, zero is a fair score because that is how much effort the developers put into this game. Zero.… Expand
  61. welshlayer
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    this game was painful to play. i got it day one. a few hours after i beat the fairly good campaign which consisted of linear shooting, big setpieces and everyone dying, i thought the multiplayer was going to be the best part, seeing as how that was the selling point for MW2. how wrong i was. overpowered guns and killstreaks and lobbys litttered with 12 year olds screaming about each othersthis game was painful to play. i got it day one. a few hours after i beat the fairly good campaign which consisted of linear shooting, big setpieces and everyone dying, i thought the multiplayer was going to be the best part, seeing as how that was the selling point for MW2. how wrong i was. overpowered guns and killstreaks and lobbys litttered with 12 year olds screaming about each others mothers, while cycling through rubbish maps which were designed for quickscopers in mind. I reached rank 6, threw the controller to the floor, and went back to the store, traded it for batman: arkham city. if you want a good FPS this year, look no further than EA's battlefield 3.… Expand
  62. xOrange
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game sucks, I can't believe people are still buying this mainstream crap. They make the same game every year, make some new maps for the boring multiplayer, and slap together a linear, run from point a to b campaign. Its as bad as the ea sports games, as its just milking people year after year. If you've never played the games before, you might enjoy this, but if you've sick and tiredThis game sucks, I can't believe people are still buying this mainstream crap. They make the same game every year, make some new maps for the boring multiplayer, and slap together a linear, run from point a to b campaign. Its as bad as the ea sports games, as its just milking people year after year. If you've never played the games before, you might enjoy this, but if you've sick and tired of the yearly repetitive cod formula save your money and stay away, you'll find little to nothing new.… Expand
  63. NibbleMyBit
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I didn't even know what metacritic was until the powers that be at MW3 Facebook page posted a story about how bad their score were on here. I decided to imeadiatley check it out for myself and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I'm not the only person completely disappointed with this game. I've been playing call of duty since the 2nd installment. They've had their slip ups fromI didn't even know what metacritic was until the powers that be at MW3 Facebook page posted a story about how bad their score were on here. I decided to imeadiatley check it out for myself and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I'm not the only person completely disappointed with this game. I've been playing call of duty since the 2nd installment. They've had their slip ups from time to time such as the third one in particular but nothing as disappointing as their newest release Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The hype behind this game was staggering! It was talked about by everyone includding people who've never played video games before. I know that there have been some shake ups in their staffing but rather than spending their resources on building a quality game I feel like infinity ward spent all their time on money on marketing. AND THEY DID A DAMN GOOD JOB AT IT! This game is dreadful in every aspect, the multi player being the worst. The single player seems as though it were an after thought, like 'oh yeah, we need to put a campaign mode in too.' The spec ops is still only two players. Who doesn't have more than two friends they play video games with nowadays? Even Gears of War realized that a good co op game mode needs atleast four players involved. The multiplayer however is the reason most people buy this game and it it the biggest reason not to buy it in my humble opinion. I'm not saying I could make a better game but in a way I feel like I could. This seems like such a step backward that it should be in the apple app store not the midnight release of the year. All the maps seemed washed out like your in a never ending sand storm, the spawns suck because you'll spawn with an enemy directly behind you, the kill streaks are terrible! Nothing fun about kill streaks since everyone can earn them now. When you die they don't reset so the game is constantly rumbling from stealth bombers. All I have left to say is that this was the worst $100 I ever spent on a game. I bought the hardened edition that included founder status to COD Elite (which by the way still is not working and is a whole other reason not to buy MW3) I'm happier playing Black Ops which has its own problems but at least it was a step in the right direction when it came out. Modern warfare 3 is terrible!… Expand
  64. Getlow024
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Just another $60 map pack here. Might be worth picking up if your a sheep and pay for the exact same thing year after year. There is no other series out there that people put up with total laziness from the developers why do it for COD remember what they did to tony hawk.
  65. routsie101
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    i share the sentiments of all my follow reviewers who gave this game anything under 5 , this game was a true reflection of americas cooperate greed on the ignorance of the masses. I am happy to see that there are a few of us who' s thinking has been liberated. This game is truly shamefully .
  66. GameBum
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Unbelievable how the same exact game we played years ago (COD: Modern Warfare 1) gets extra levels and they name that same game COD: Modern Warfare 3. Then they slap a 60 dollar price tag on it an sell it as new. Hopefully now, after literally almost every single user review is a 0 or 1, the publisher and developers of this tittle get the massage.
  67. Ediblefood
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    It feels like a 60 dollar map pack. The maps are dull, cluttered, and uncreative, the killstreaks and weapons are recycled from previous games. They reward people for dying, anyone can get overpowered killstreaks, the combat is mindless and frankly uninteresting...etc etc. I don't see why Activision thinks that they should turn this franchise into a yearly sports game.... they areIt feels like a 60 dollar map pack. The maps are dull, cluttered, and uncreative, the killstreaks and weapons are recycled from previous games. They reward people for dying, anyone can get overpowered killstreaks, the combat is mindless and frankly uninteresting...etc etc. I don't see why Activision thinks that they should turn this franchise into a yearly sports game.... they are killing it in the same way they did to Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero.… Expand
  68. Yeeboi69
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    MW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actuallyMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trashMW2.3 , Maybe if you guys actually did something new this game wouldn't be complete trash… Expand
  69. OrdinaryGamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Oh dear...this is the 'Street Fighter 2 Turbo Champion Edition' of our time. An appallingly lazy and derivative follow-on from a great and storied series - actually, lazy doesn't begin to cover it. Downright sloppy, more like. Then again, what can you really expect when the devs are nothing more than performing monkeys standing on the shoulders of giants?
  70. 98jeepxj
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    this game is easily the most unbalanced game i have ever seen. Once again the UMP is over powered. the maps have zero flow. Sniping is the most unrealistic thing i have ever seen you dont even have to lead people. The worst $60 i have ever spent!!!!
  71. xKuroshi
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Did i just buy a **** expansion kit..? What the hell..I think it's true that they spend more money on their advertisement than their games. Just like the Vet and n00b and that must have cost **** millions just to let the world see not on penny was spent on the game but what can you expect from a company who don't want a new graphics engine? Forget this **** I'm going to BF3
  72. InstantBacon
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    'Bigger' is not necessarily better. Single player still sucks because the AI is terrible. Never been more frustrated in a game before than being shot from half a mile away by an AI soldier running and firing from the hip. Was a big Call of Duty fan (COD4), but after Black Ops and now this, I won't be buying the next one if it means basically buying this one again but for another £45.
  73. k0re--
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    maps are crappy, the hit detection is a mess, the lag compensation system **** the game up. the perks are a mess. like it has been developped by a bunch of braindeads
  74. Aramis
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    MW3 deserves a zero. I say this with a straight face and the knowledge that I am no fanboy, simply a man who does not like to be lied to. MW3 is not a sequel, it is a glorified expansion pack. If this had been a 20$ map pack for MW2 or Black Ops it might have been acceptable. The fact of the matter is, not enough has changed to warrant the release of this "sequel." The game itself,MW3 deserves a zero. I say this with a straight face and the knowledge that I am no fanboy, simply a man who does not like to be lied to. MW3 is not a sequel, it is a glorified expansion pack. If this had been a 20$ map pack for MW2 or Black Ops it might have been acceptable. The fact of the matter is, not enough has changed to warrant the release of this "sequel." The game itself, reviewed from by a person who has never played COD before is indeed a masterpiece. I'd say it would easily be a 9. However, the fact that this game was developed and released as a"sequel," angers any who have played even one Call of Duty before. Everything is recycled and tired. The fact the developers can get away with this sham is not only reflective of their greed and apparent lack of interest in creating anything innovative, it is reflective of the stupidity of the consumers who buy the product in the first place. If these people continue to support this lunacy, there is no telling how long the COD series will be able to extort gamers from their money to pay more map packs. There is also no telling if this trend will spread, which being a trend that makes the developers more money at the cost of little work it will likely spread to other, well-liked franchises. You see I don't hate MW3. I hate how people don't see MW3 for what it is and appropriately don't buy it. The sooner the COD developers realize they can't **** with their own consumer base, they will put much more EFFORT into their work, improving QUALITY. THEREFORE DO NOT BE SHEEP AND BUY A REHASHED PIECE OF WORK. DEMAND QUALITY YOU DESERVE. Essentially this statement means if MW3 was not bought and made Activision lose money, the next one would actually be worthy of the title Modern Warfare. Here's to the last great COD game, Modern Warfare before they ****ed it all up lol… Expand
  75. wlitw
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Call Of Duty .... one the best franchise of games .... it WAS ! The more Call Of Duty games are released, the more then are worst than the last one. Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare was one of the best game I ever played, in solo mode but in multiplayer too. Modern Warfare 2 was pretty bad in comparison. The solo campauign was just OK (some missions were very fun, but less than the previousCall Of Duty .... one the best franchise of games .... it WAS ! The more Call Of Duty games are released, the more then are worst than the last one. Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare was one of the best game I ever played, in solo mode but in multiplayer too. Modern Warfare 2 was pretty bad in comparison. The solo campauign was just OK (some missions were very fun, but less than the previous one). And now Modern Warfare 3 ... wow .... solo campaign is not that bad, but it brings absolutly NOTHING NEW. It's always the same damn thing. No new situations, even weapons are the same. And the multiplayer ? To be honest, didn't test it, because I did not want to ! To play again the same thing, with no new addition ? Non thank you Activision, I got more games to do than wasting time on your "MW Clone of the past ones" ! Played & resold in 2 days, that's what your game deserves !… Expand
  76. bluekuts
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    This is Copy & Paste of MW2 is horrible! Activision gets rid of the great minds who made COD awesome and TRIED copy the magic of Infinity Ward without making any new changes. No innovation, no new engine, no dedicated servers, and yet Activision wants us to PAY a monthly for COD Elite?! Rent it for the single-player but don't buy it!
  77. C-Bomb87
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    This game is pathetic. The graphics are so bad, it's like you are playing a cartoon game. That was cute with Zelda back on NES but it's time to step it up. Unfortunately, I actually waited in line at midnight to get this game and I'm just waiting til I venture over towards GameStop again to trade it in. I agree with most of the reviews that the single player is fun but multiplayer is theThis game is pathetic. The graphics are so bad, it's like you are playing a cartoon game. That was cute with Zelda back on NES but it's time to step it up. Unfortunately, I actually waited in line at midnight to get this game and I'm just waiting til I venture over towards GameStop again to trade it in. I agree with most of the reviews that the single player is fun but multiplayer is the reason I bought the game. It's so stupid that someone can put on lightweight and marathon and just run around and try to get as many kills as they want without worrying about dying because they have "support package" set as their killstreak and their killstreaks don't reset. So this is 2 years in a row that the Call of Duty franchise has struck out. One more chance is all they're getting from me… Expand
  78. HALover9000
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    I don't get why Call of Duty insists on releasing the same game over and over again, and hoards of fanboys insist that it's "the greatest" game when I could name 20 games off the back of my hand that are better than Modern Warfail 2.5.
  79. mgizzy24
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    BIGGEST PIECE OF TURD EVER... by far the worst experience of the series

    if you enjoy UAV and AIRSTRIKE SPAM, getting killed within 2 seconds of spawning, unbearable lag

    then by all means waste your money on this game

    this is the last straw for me... **** COD, last time i give my money over to activision.... i recommend the uncharted series for people who want an enjoyable game
  80. DovahKiin234
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    Wow,This game is so fun...

    Nope. I wish I didn't wasted my **** money on such a crappy game,Same graphics? Okay... Same engine? Lazy bastards. SAME GAMEPLAY? This is getting out of hand. Why,The sounds of the guns are recycled from MW2 and there is always a weapon which isn't balanced. The story is too predictable as all story modes of every CoD goes like this: You are **** who is a    Wow,This game is so fun...

    Nope.

    I wish I didn't wasted my **** money on such a crappy game,Same graphics? Okay...
    Same engine? Lazy bastards.
    SAME GAMEPLAY? This is getting out of hand.
    Why,The sounds of the guns are recycled from MW2 and there is always a weapon which isn't balanced.
    The story is too predictable as all story modes of every CoD goes like this:
    You are **** who is a Recruit/Badass
    You get injured
    Halfway the game some one dies
    You kill main enemy at the end.

    Amazing right?
    That's it,This is a horrible game.
    Buy Skyrim instead.    … Expand
  81. FPSdaybreaK
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    so here we are with the newest rendition of call of duty known as modern warfare 3. from what we can see it seems to be very similar to the previous installments of the game. digging further down we can see that the game actually uses the same engine as world at war and that they only changed the lighting to improve graphics. further down the line looking at familiar buildings they seem toso here we are with the newest rendition of call of duty known as modern warfare 3. from what we can see it seems to be very similar to the previous installments of the game. digging further down we can see that the game actually uses the same engine as world at war and that they only changed the lighting to improve graphics. further down the line looking at familiar buildings they seem to have used in the original modern warfare title. so from what we have seen so far, same engine, same buildings, same game play, multiplayer hitboxes are even larger making it noob friendly. whats so innovative about this? my personal experience nothing. it seems they have stripped down and bastardized the game,no dedicated servers and shorter unoriginal campaign . have the original call of duty developers left? from what i can see, the last decent call of duty's were cod2 and 4, so i would say yea. this game shouldn't have been released and with all due respect to the community, the developers should at least provide free map packs / DLC's or refund peoples money for this scam, and people thought bernie madoff & goldman sachs were bad?… Expand
  82. TRauw
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    OK. When I saw the User Score, I thought that it was just a whole bunch of Battlefield 3 trolls trying to take a big steamer on the CoD franchise. I'm a huge Battlefield fan so I thought "Yeh Lay That Cable!!". I loved the CoD Series from the first WW2 games to CoD 4 Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2. Then Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out & I never looked back or forward to Black Ops.OK. When I saw the User Score, I thought that it was just a whole bunch of Battlefield 3 trolls trying to take a big steamer on the CoD franchise. I'm a huge Battlefield fan so I thought "Yeh Lay That Cable!!". I loved the CoD Series from the first WW2 games to CoD 4 Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2. Then Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out & I never looked back or forward to Black Ops. MW3 showed me that like some of the comments here, They don't have any more fresh ideas, they never had the backbone to change anything or to shy away from 10 to 16 year olds that would beg their parents to purchase the game for them. Online is the same, with little change but a few more flashing words of BONUS. Guns sound lovely but don't pack the punch needed to make me feel I'm in the battle. Same old run and gun attitude, no squad feel at all. Same Block style atmosphere maps, WALLS, STAIRS, WINDOWS oh and plants and burnt out cars. Playing the game has just set it that I will never buy any of the CoD series again. I was so hoping that MW3 was going to change this for me but it hasn't. Thank you CoD4 for setting a bench mark for FPS and thank you Battlefield for having the guts to implement change. I give fealty to EA, DICE and the FROSTBITE 2 Engine. Well Played.… Expand
  83. zedikk_on_ps3
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    i will add more ... it seems everyone has the same problems ... MAJOR connection lag issues ... THEE most annoying way to die is to pump 7 bullets straight into someones chest and then just get killed ... watch their killcam and you don't even raise your gun. it seems that if you don't walk around with your gun permanently fixed to your eye then you don't have much hope of getting kills,i will add more ... it seems everyone has the same problems ... MAJOR connection lag issues ... THEE most annoying way to die is to pump 7 bullets straight into someones chest and then just get killed ... watch their killcam and you don't even raise your gun. it seems that if you don't walk around with your gun permanently fixed to your eye then you don't have much hope of getting kills, you can also knife someone, going through the whole knife motion, die, watch the killcam and see you didn't even take your knife out .. what the **** the respawns are stupidly placed, you get killed, spawn, first corner you turn you get killed by the SAME GAY SAD CAMPER that just killed you 2 seconds ago, only he's in a different corner. why spawn so close? can't have a grenade and a claymore at same time .. lame ... aiming down sights isn't nearly as quick as Black Ops ... i'll say it again though there's MAJOR MAJOR problems with lag, i don't know if they can fix it or not but i'm getting sick of watching killcams of enemys i had an amazing shot at, a full second of bullet pumping right on them, kill me to see me still running having not even raised my weapon ... LAME .... **** THIS **** GAME. it really is a load of WANK. people know it look at EVERYONE elses reviews ...… Expand
  84. JokerOC
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    I bought this game and give it a week. It is one of the worst games I've ever bought. I've played previous call of duty games, and enjoyed them. This game has plenty of problems. Lag complacency issues suck the life out of multiplayer. Every match feels predetermined because the team with the favorable connections wins. The maps are cluttered, campish, and dull colored. None of the mapsI bought this game and give it a week. It is one of the worst games I've ever bought. I've played previous call of duty games, and enjoyed them. This game has plenty of problems. Lag complacency issues suck the life out of multiplayer. Every match feels predetermined because the team with the favorable connections wins. The maps are cluttered, campish, and dull colored. None of the maps are memorable. The gun balance is a joke. The killstreaks don't require players to actually go on a killstreak anymore for the support killstreak class. The solo campaign is sorta fun, but really short and brainless. I didn't play the escalation mode. This game is pretty much garbage.… Expand
  85. fabriciodfg
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    If I was looking for some expansion map pack I didn´t needed to pay for a "brand new COD"... This is a lack of any kind of respect with the consumer, and clearly, Activision doesn´t give a damn... they are making HUGE money on this garbage, thanks to the respect they earn with the other titles, next time I´ll rent it first, to make shure it´s not just anotherIf I was looking for some expansion map pack I didn´t needed to pay for a "brand new COD"... This is a lack of any kind of respect with the consumer, and clearly, Activision doesn´t give a damn... they are making HUGE money on this garbage, thanks to the respect they earn with the other titles, next time I´ll rent it first, to make shure it´s not just another deception... #notafanboy… Expand
  86. Addicted2Games
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    This is not a review, but a boycott... This game is like Date Movie, Meet The Spartans, Twilight.... It's completely crap. Activision, if you want to progress gaming, and show us why we should buy your next game... heres a hint... at least make it better than the last COD game... you took a step backward, i cannot give a positive review of a game that takes steps backwards.. IGN might hateThis is not a review, but a boycott... This game is like Date Movie, Meet The Spartans, Twilight.... It's completely crap. Activision, if you want to progress gaming, and show us why we should buy your next game... heres a hint... at least make it better than the last COD game... you took a step backward, i cannot give a positive review of a game that takes steps backwards.. IGN might hate 0's and if this was not the 6th? game to be the damn near same thing.... it would be a higher review.. but you have outstayed your welcome... You better use your creative juices next year... that's all i'm gonna say.… Expand
  87. KingBishop9
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Expecting a quality game? Nope, Chuck Testa! This game is so terrible, it only gets a 10 because it's a pretty number, you know what I mean???????????
  88. Sebas236
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    This game is sad. They use the same engine as past 2 MWs. Its just a copy and paste, IW didnt work hard on this game at all. Theres just a few new perks here and there and killstreaks, but not much of a improvement
  89. ironheart901
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    No. It's time we all stop buying these games. I'm sorry that I'm part of the group who bought the game and is now complaining about it-egg on my face. But I will not let this happen again, and I extend to all of you to not make the same mistake. I'm sick of these people making money on completely sub-par games.

    Let's take a stand and get this game out of the market not by putting it on    No. It's time we all stop buying these games. I'm sorry that I'm part of the group who bought the game and is now complaining about it-egg on my face. But I will not let this happen again, and I extend to all of you to not make the same mistake. I'm sick of these people making money on completely sub-par games.

    Let's take a stand and get this game out of the market not by putting it on blast, but the only way that works: economically, don't buy it. And watch Bobby cry to his heart's content.    … Expand
  90. Bogartp_2000
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Same game as COD4. I so want my money and the time back from my life. If you own any of the CODs don't buy this it's the same game we have been playing for 5 years now. FAIL
  91. HornetBurrito
    Nov 30, 2011
    0
    Such a bad game...Words cannot describe it. How people could actually be blinded so much by infinity ward's marketing that they would actually buy this trash game.. Honestly, I'd even consider Little Big Planet over this game. That would be a better use of the $60... No improvements from a game that was already bad enough.
  92. vinnie_vegas
    Dec 1, 2011
    0
    I also have this game for the 360 as well an wrote a review there also. I gave it a big fat egg for the PS3. You mean you couldn't even port the hit marker sounds over to the Ps3 once again showing that you treat Ps3 as second class gamers. Do not buy this game till it goes down in price
  93. wakamole
    Dec 2, 2011
    0
    no compreis este juego son unos maricas nos an engañado a todos todo el mundo se ha gastado 80 putos euros en este juego pa qe sea peor qe los dos anteriores..... iros a tomar por culo infinity me voy a pasar al battelfield
  94. tvman5
    Dec 2, 2011
    0
    This game is junk. The graphics are terrible, I mean it looks just like Cod 4. Enemies spawn behind you like every 2 seconds then kills you, the only way to get a kill is to find a cozy corner and camp the maps are also extremely small. You run like a spaz and it's super unrealistic, I mean the guns sound like paintball guns and everyone's in one small space camping and t-baging eachThis game is junk. The graphics are terrible, I mean it looks just like Cod 4. Enemies spawn behind you like every 2 seconds then kills you, the only way to get a kill is to find a cozy corner and camp the maps are also extremely small. You run like a spaz and it's super unrealistic, I mean the guns sound like paintball guns and everyone's in one small space camping and t-baging each other while an army of 8 year old boys smack talk you. And MW3 stole the point system from homefront and the dog tags from crysis 2. I would not recommend this game to anyone. It's basically MW2.5. Compliments on the campaign though. And the A.I is really stupid. I like Battlefield 3 so much better.… Expand
  95. MichaelFiamski
    Dec 3, 2011
    0
    Horrible copy paste of Modern Warfare 2. Do not buy it! Everything is the same! It's like an overpriced DLC for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare! Activision, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer should all be ashamed of themselves!
  96. Feifong
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    I really can't begin to understand how critics are giving MW3 tens. I don't see how they can't see that this is the same recycled material all over again! Jumping right into the game excited to play, I was taken back by the same graphics (from the first MW) and very little variety in abilities by your player in the single player version. Come on Activision you are supported by BlizzardI really can't begin to understand how critics are giving MW3 tens. I don't see how they can't see that this is the same recycled material all over again! Jumping right into the game excited to play, I was taken back by the same graphics (from the first MW) and very little variety in abilities by your player in the single player version. Come on Activision you are supported by Blizzard they can't give you enough money to get/create a new game engine?! With that being said, the story line was captivating enough over the years to get me to purchase the game, mainly due to the fact that I wanted to see what happened next. In truth, most First Person Shooters do not change all that much over the years; but with the Modern Warfare (MW) series just seems to get worse not better over the years. The multi-player is just poorly executed. MW3 gives players the same abilities in roughly the same size levels as MW, MW2; this in turns makes a potent mix for players. It is often frustrating to play multi-player with randomly being killed when spawning, and the infamous grenade throw from across the level. You think over the past years that these things would be handle or at least researched to try to improve for a better multi-player gamer experience. In my opinion you are playing a steroid version of Counter Strike Source, in the sense that all the levels are the same size and the pace of the game is extremely too fast to be enjoyable. Things I would like to see implemented in multi-player. 1. If you are in a building have the ability to set up fortifications; based off the amount of kills you get. It would add an element of challenge to the game oppose to people doing the dolphin flop (going from full stand to prone) and somehow killing people with head shots. Also as a catalyst to the people who are doing these fortifications the people with Air Support Perks whatever they may be can blow the buildings up. Seriously Activision, it has been over four years make the darn building blow apart; you did it in the campaign! 2. I say this with the utmost respect, expand the Goddamn Maps!!!!!! I am tired of playing small levels and getting blown up at my spawn point, however random it may be. I have enjoyed playing Activision's Games for many, many years but this game and this franchise; at this point I don't see redeeming itself. I dare it to do better!… Expand
  97. Chris_PharmD
    Dec 10, 2011
    0
    I seriously think I just played MW2: DLC. I'm just glad I didn't spend $60 for this game. It was a rental, and other than new levels, new guns, and a slightly different class system... it's the same exact game.
  98. izanagi
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Every year is the very same thing. Same graphics same gameplay and only a few different guns. This game is seriously overrated. Games like COD are the cancer of gaming industry.
  99. angrytelemachus
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Latency issues, dull, and pretty much forces you to only use certain weapons because of the extremely small maps. Sledgehammer Games...please dont help on the next Modern Warfare
  100. Lickcheez
    Dec 27, 2011
    0
    Sixty dollar map pack is what this re-hash of the last game turned out to be. Pretty much same exact game with new maps. No story, same graphics, gear , everything! They just put CoD MW2 in a new box and added a 3 in the title . Very shady.
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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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