Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5387 Ratings

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  1. GrantB
    Jan 1, 2012
    5
    I've never wrote a review before but after seeing the score this game has received I feel like I should. The campaign while short I did enjoy at first but as it progressed I only found myself playing it just to see what happens to Soap and Captain Price and I wouldn't play the campaign again. I did however enjoy the CoD4 references such as Kamarov and Cpt. MacMillan making small returnsI've never wrote a review before but after seeing the score this game has received I feel like I should. The campaign while short I did enjoy at first but as it progressed I only found myself playing it just to see what happens to Soap and Captain Price and I wouldn't play the campaign again. I did however enjoy the CoD4 references such as Kamarov and Cpt. MacMillan making small returns and watching the sniper shot to Zakhaev and Al Asads nuke going off from the other side too. I wasn't a fan of the original spec ops and I'm not too impressed here either. The missions are recylced with different objectives and I personally didn't find it all that fun, even with a friend. Survival mode is a new addition to mirror Nazi Zombies and holds up well. You can choose from any map to play on and have access to air support and an armory. It's fun but why can you only play with one friend? If you could play up to 4 it'd be even better. Now the main part of CoD, the multiplayer. On paper it seems the most balanced CoD yet, there doesn't seem to be any overpowered perks and strike packages add a new twist to let even the worst of the players achieve something. The weapon leveling I approve of too. But the map design is awful, I could find 2 or 3 maps that I really enjoyed to play on. The rest have no flow to them. I'm not the best CoD player nor the worst but even I couldn't find that much fun to be had here. It's still a lot of headless chickens running about with UMPs or ACR's and you're killed almost instantly. Still it's always fun to kill half an hour or so. Overall I'm not impressed with this game. It is the same as before which is both good and bad but the CoD series is getting very boring to me now. If anybody reads this I hope it somewhat helps you. Thanks for reading and this is only my opinion.… Expand
  2. ruabadfish2oou
    Dec 31, 2011
    0
    Not a bad game, but it's really just MW2 repackaged to sap more money from gamers.

    free console - http://bit.ly/up6vpu

    It's just too much like the previous game to warrant the price tag. This is becoming the norm for this series though...thankfully BF3 doesn't disappoint.
  3. J3RRY
    Dec 31, 2011
    3
    Love the game but even with a good connection on line play just lags all the time. I can go back and play other games in this series and have a great online experience. Not really sure how they messed this up in Modern Warfare 3 but in my mind I wasted my money.
  4. Silverback73
    Dec 30, 2011
    2
    I've read about the supposed disconnect between "critics" and users and felt compelled to shed some light on what is reflected in the low user scores. To be blunt, part of the low scores reflect the anger at feeling duped by critics who have given scores that only seem strengthen the belief that reviews are contingent upon a culture of satisfying the developer$ need$ at the expense ofI've read about the supposed disconnect between "critics" and users and felt compelled to shed some light on what is reflected in the low user scores. To be blunt, part of the low scores reflect the anger at feeling duped by critics who have given scores that only seem strengthen the belief that reviews are contingent upon a culture of satisfying the developer$ need$ at the expense of game development and industry health. Everyone understands the need to be profitable, so what you have here is the first shot across the bow that a great marketing campaign and the good will of fans of previous entries will no longer work in an annual business model. Which brings us to the extremely specialized evolution of the franchise, and not for the better. For me MW3 is still riding on the coattails of COD4: MW in terms of gameplay. MW was a hyper-realistic fast-twitch fps that had great map variation and a variety of builds/playstyles that were all viable. With MW2 you had sleeker graphics and even twitchier gameplay. The problem is that map variation and playstyle variety really started to suffer. I killed quicker, died faster, and looked prettier doing it. Unfortunately I had far less fun doing it and far less ways to do it competitively. With the advent of MW3, the game has evolved to an exclusionary extreme where map memorization and fast-twitch gameplay are 95% of the game. If your hand-eye coordination isn't top-notch or you don't invest 10+ hours a week into the game, frustration ensues. To add to the betrayal, it's almost all rehash and no innovation. Maps no longer offer any sense of variation and feel like rushed, inferior versions of previous entries in the franchise. Builds are a joke. Don't expect to properly breach with close combat builds, snipe properly from long range, or use a stealth build to gain any kind of edge. Fast-twitch and map recognition (along with a fast connection) are now kings of a long-since dead kingdom. Many of us are very angry that it cost us $60 to find out the hard way, and after being lied to ta boot by critics. Unless the franchise is revolutionized, I'll never buy another MW game.… Expand
  5. ReviewCritic
    Dec 30, 2011
    4
    MW3 is a great game. The only problem is that it's the same damn thing. They think that just because they add the littlest things to every new COD, that people will still think it is fresh. Critics judge it so high because they get payed to rate it, and probably get the game free. But people judge it so low because they wasted their money, and it's the same thing as before. COD's onlyMW3 is a great game. The only problem is that it's the same damn thing. They think that just because they add the littlest things to every new COD, that people will still think it is fresh. Critics judge it so high because they get payed to rate it, and probably get the game free. But people judge it so low because they wasted their money, and it's the same thing as before. COD's only future is in zombies. Check my new account for games, I am only doing movies on here.… Expand
  6. Sweeper13
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    Having spent enough time playing this game, I can say keep your money. IW overcompensated it's lag compensation system thereby penalizing players with good to decent internet connections. I've gone back and started playing World at Wat again because this game is so bad. I should have waited to have gotten this used. Unless IW can fix the online playing problems, it will see more and moreHaving spent enough time playing this game, I can say keep your money. IW overcompensated it's lag compensation system thereby penalizing players with good to decent internet connections. I've gone back and started playing World at Wat again because this game is so bad. I should have waited to have gotten this used. Unless IW can fix the online playing problems, it will see more and more players spending less and less time on this game let alone paying for any map packs. I don't use harsh words often, but this game sucks. I purposely got a Metacritic account just to vent my frustration with this piece of crap.… Expand
  7. PuddiKing
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    This game **** licks dog dicks eat my **** activision you fat sweaty jew ****
    Scum chewing greedy **** ****
    This game is a piss poor rehash and it **** sucks my balls **** dicks **** you activision you piss head ****
  8. PuzonpalacE
    Dec 28, 2011
    7
    I know same ol' same ol' repeat of modern warfare 2, but that comment pretty much sums it up. The guns are the same, with the exception of a few pretty good guns. The maps are the same maze driven, dirt roads, burning cars, busted up buildings, --and with what seems to be caution from the creators-- few great spots like in MW2 and black ops (even with how bad that game was). The additionI know same ol' same ol' repeat of modern warfare 2, but that comment pretty much sums it up. The guns are the same, with the exception of a few pretty good guns. The maps are the same maze driven, dirt roads, burning cars, busted up buildings, --and with what seems to be caution from the creators-- few great spots like in MW2 and black ops (even with how bad that game was). The addition of the strike packages add a new twist, but realistically, along with the kill streaks, they are the same as MW2. One thing i really did like about the multiplayer is being able to carry streaks across deaths, being as how for me its kill, death, kill, death, and so on, and so on. (Also, drop zone is the one thing that kept me playing the game. On to campaign, overall it was an alright campaign, for the fact that it was fresh, and a little interesting, but always being on the brink of death isn't fun in any of the Call of Duty games. In spec ops, the addition of survival is pretty fun, but it is a poor attempt at combating Treyarch's/ Activision's zombies. The missions are a nice challenge.… Expand
  9. Sopor81
    Dec 28, 2011
    6
    After playing Battlefield3 for a month, I got COD for Xmas. Played Black Ops before and I kinda liked that one ... but as for MW3 ... I feel I'm playing tag on a school playground. The graphics are so dated, shoot a cardboard box and it doesn't even move. Who the hell created those maps? They are tiny! You get shot in the back every single second, there's no tactics, just run, shoot andAfter playing Battlefield3 for a month, I got COD for Xmas. Played Black Ops before and I kinda liked that one ... but as for MW3 ... I feel I'm playing tag on a school playground. The graphics are so dated, shoot a cardboard box and it doesn't even move. Who the hell created those maps? They are tiny! You get shot in the back every single second, there's no tactics, just run, shoot and hope for the best ... It's absolute chaos. The single player is way better than BF3 and when I finish that one I swapping COD for Uncharted. Final verdict: COD is for little kids who like jumping and running around on the playground, if you want a decent fight, get BF3.… Expand
  10. hellomate
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    I'll give MW3 a 10 just because there are all those trolls out there rating this game a 0 or a 1. All those giving it a 1 or a 0 are doing so because they are jealous of MW3 because they can't afford it or some other weird reason and they are rating it so lowly because they simply want the game but just can't get it. If you're going to rate MW3, then you better make sure that you have andI'll give MW3 a 10 just because there are all those trolls out there rating this game a 0 or a 1. All those giving it a 1 or a 0 are doing so because they are jealous of MW3 because they can't afford it or some other weird reason and they are rating it so lowly because they simply want the game but just can't get it. If you're going to rate MW3, then you better make sure that you have and own the game and have finished and played every part of the game.Many of you out there are saying that it is the same as MW2 which I also have, then who is Yuri in MW2, seriously, who is YURI? Just for all those trolls, after this, I'll rate BF3 0 or 1 because I don't have the game. You should only rate this game if you have played some or most of the COD series. All of the critics have given this game a fairly good score or rating because they have the game or have played it. Why change a perfectly fun and enjoying plot/foundation? Well, you tell me.… Expand
  11. Nguyenvansean
    Dec 27, 2011
    10
    This is a great game. It should not get any rating under 5. I don't understand why people rate it a zero because it hasn't changed much or other silly reasons.
  12. Wraith
    Dec 27, 2011
    9
    Just want to say that after playing Modern Warfare 3 for the Playstation 3, I no longer want to play Black Ops anymore. Modern Warfare 3 is such a polished game, and has very smooth frame rate. And the weapons make me drool. There are just some minor things that drive me crazy. Lag, and kill streaks simular (Don't know why this website is spell checking the word simular ) to Modern WarfareJust want to say that after playing Modern Warfare 3 for the Playstation 3, I no longer want to play Black Ops anymore. Modern Warfare 3 is such a polished game, and has very smooth frame rate. And the weapons make me drool. There are just some minor things that drive me crazy. Lag, and kill streaks simular (Don't know why this website is spell checking the word simular ) to Modern Warfare 2. The lag is what makes this game almost unplayable, or way too easy. I noticed the lag is not as bad as it used to be so I think they are working on that issue. I think this game deserves more because the maps are just flat out fun. The weapons are so pretty and sound great! I give this game a 9 because it's too simular to MW2. Otherwise it would have got a 10.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. TheNewSpielberg
    Dec 27, 2011
    8
    The campaign is the exact same layout as the previous MW games, but there are some incredible set pieces that really show the full power of the Playstation 3, such as the Paris level. There is slowdown in some spots but these spots are very few and far between. The multiplayer is the same recipe as every other CoD game, so not much to say here with the exception of completely new guns,The campaign is the exact same layout as the previous MW games, but there are some incredible set pieces that really show the full power of the Playstation 3, such as the Paris level. There is slowdown in some spots but these spots are very few and far between. The multiplayer is the same recipe as every other CoD game, so not much to say here with the exception of completely new guns, perks and obviously maps. All in all, a game that could have been much better but is still worth playing in my opinion.

    N.B.: This is an honest review.    … Expand
  15. TheRPGNut
    Dec 27, 2011
    0
    I played the game and the campaign was decent. But that was the only decent 3 hours of the game. Just go play Shivering Isles that was great DLC. But this expansion pack is sloppily executed, poorly written and is rife with kids screaming at you. Not fun.
  16. So_beast247
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    The short version is that it meets expectations. Presentation: Satisfactory, if predictable
    Sound:See above
    Story: A decent conclusion to an explosive storyline Spec Ops:Survival is a breath of fresh air in contrast to.... Multiplayer; Doesn't rewrite the formula, instead focusing on Improving on what is already present To Close: If you weren't sold on the titles preceding it, MW3 will do    The short version is that it meets expectations. Presentation: Satisfactory, if predictable
    Sound:See above
    Story: A decent conclusion to an explosive storyline
    Spec Ops:Survival is a breath of fresh air in contrast to....
    Multiplayer; Doesn't rewrite the formula, instead focusing on Improving on what is already present
    To Close: If you weren't sold on the titles preceding it, MW3 will do little to sway you.
    If you've played(and enjoyed) any of the previous games, it's an easy recommendation.    … Expand
  17. dluo
    Dec 26, 2011
    6
    I had to get his game since MW2 was the first PS3 game I got and I own Black Ops. The multiplier is fun but gets redundant after a month of playing. I'm not much of a multiplier guy but I don make an exception for call of duty. The campaign was too cliche, Russian trying to destroy the world??? sounds like the plot of every other Hollywood film these days. The game is too western for me,I had to get his game since MW2 was the first PS3 game I got and I own Black Ops. The multiplier is fun but gets redundant after a month of playing. I'm not much of a multiplier guy but I don make an exception for call of duty. The campaign was too cliche, Russian trying to destroy the world??? sounds like the plot of every other Hollywood film these days. The game is too western for me, WW3 a fight with Americans, Europe and Russia? it sounds alot like ww2 but set in the modern era. Seriously where is China??? the second most powerful country in the world, if there is a ww3 than certainly China would have a part to play. The multiplayer is just basically the same formula from mw2 with changes for balancing issues but I did feel infinite ward got lazy with this title and just rehash everything from the previous mw2 and change the 2 to a 3 just so they can release another game. But nonetheless they got what they wanted, the number one largest entertainment launch in history once again. It's amazing how much money a company can make once they get the formula for an addictive game play down, at the same time it's also pretty sad. As long as their making this much money I doubt they'll change much in any future call of duty games so I am pretty sure this will be my last call of duty game.… Expand
  18. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    It doesn't do anything really new for the series, but manages to be a fantastic experience anyway, I was never a fan of the previous Modern Warfare games in the series, but this one is fun, the campaign is epic and a lot of fun to play through, although it does have some glitches and doesn't do anything different then what you would expect but it will keep you entertained, outside of theIt doesn't do anything really new for the series, but manages to be a fantastic experience anyway, I was never a fan of the previous Modern Warfare games in the series, but this one is fun, the campaign is epic and a lot of fun to play through, although it does have some glitches and doesn't do anything different then what you would expect but it will keep you entertained, outside of the campaign you have some of the best multiplayer options available, cooperative spec ops missions and a survival mode will keep you coming back, and the competitive multiplayer is awesome, although I do miss some of the features from Black Ops, but that's a minor complaint, also the controls and sound design are phenomenal as always, graphics do show some age but manage to still hold up well in 2011, in the end it doesn't do much new, and as much as I would love for the developers to try something new I still can't deny that this is a fantastic game, not the best in the Call of Duty series, but definitely the best in the Modern Warfare series of Call of Duty.… Expand
  19. NoCakeHere
    Dec 25, 2011
    2
    Good grief! Big sense of déjá vu here. Expected much better from the "biggest entertainment launch of all time" and the "best shooter of 2011" which turns out to be the "most overrated game of 2011" and the "biggest entertainment flop of all time" not to mention the "lowest quality cash cow franchise of all time".
  20. rexmageuser
    Dec 24, 2011
    1
    They added NOTHING!I'm not good at FPS's so i'm giving this game a poor review.Can't tell why,can't see why,I hate it,no good,No fun at all.Just NO FUN AT AlL!(no offence CoD fans)
  21. bugmg
    Dec 24, 2011
    5
    I honestly think that nothing original has come out of this franchise, and now the expectation is that these be the same. i felt like I got what I wanted in terms of a little entertainment. However, I shouldn't be forced to be a cat which plays with a toy then grows bored of it. Not the best FPS at all.
  22. RURATEGAMEBAD
    Dec 24, 2011
    2
    Same $hit As mw2 MP is full of camping noobs unbalanced Guns if your looking for some good games may wanna have a look at Batman arkham city Skyrim and Battlefield 3 and if you own a ps3 (and if your reading this you more then likely do) then have a look at killzone 3 too
  23. cameraguy256
    Dec 23, 2011
    0
    This is by far the biggest scam I have taken part in, It is nearly exactly the same of every call of duty we have played for the past few years, with just a slightly "tweaked" engine and recycled textures and gameplay... The spawn points are a joke, the hit detection can be slightly flawed at some times. This is just another re-hashed piece of crap Activision/IW has thrown our way just toThis is by far the biggest scam I have taken part in, It is nearly exactly the same of every call of duty we have played for the past few years, with just a slightly "tweaked" engine and recycled textures and gameplay... The spawn points are a joke, the hit detection can be slightly flawed at some times. This is just another re-hashed piece of crap Activision/IW has thrown our way just to dig their way into out wallets. I am glad this game was merely a gift, as I would not spend a single dime on this "Modern Warfare 2.5" as many are calling it. If Activision really wants to make a better call of duty they NEED to change their engine, and NEED to spend more than 1 year developing a game. Most good games are developed over a long period of time, you cant make a game in one night or even one year for the most part. If Activision really does want the call of duty franchise to continue with the success they have driven them selves into these past years, they really need to sit down, start something new from SCRATCH and not take a dump in one night and slap MW3 on it in a plastic box.… Expand
  24. TTalon
    Dec 23, 2011
    8
    This game is fun. The story mode is garbage, the Spec Ops mode is tedious and repetitive, but more days than not, this game is in my PS3. I have experienced every issue that has been mentioned here, and I still find the game more playable than Black Ops. I hardly ever die around a corner, or dump a magazine into someone for nothing. Is this the GotY? Hardly. Is there another game that IThis game is fun. The story mode is garbage, the Spec Ops mode is tedious and repetitive, but more days than not, this game is in my PS3. I have experienced every issue that has been mentioned here, and I still find the game more playable than Black Ops. I hardly ever die around a corner, or dump a magazine into someone for nothing. Is this the GotY? Hardly. Is there another game that I can turn on after a hard day at work and mindlessly immerse myself in? Nope. Honestly, I'm not sure what the majority of people expected this game to be. To me, CoD suddenly changing MWx would be like McDonalds suddenly topping a Big Mac with honey mustard. The MWx formula is working for Activision. People still wait at their local retailer until midnight to buy the latest release, and until people stop, they aren't going to change a thing.… Expand
  25. rockshox00
    Dec 23, 2011
    0
    Exactly the srame as the others, nothing new for my hard earned money. Boring on all fronts, in fact just rushed through it in 6 hours with no sound as I could not turn the in game music off!!!! WTF. NEVER BUY A COD AGAIN... back to skyrim clicking 150 hours of game play so far value for money....
  26. AFCA_FLORIS
    Dec 23, 2011
    7
    pretty good game, but everything is the same as in MW2.
    the graphics are not goog for 2011 and the game is just not that amazing as mw2 was in 2009!!!
  27. Nivrap
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    Great game the online is one of the best of the COD series as there are limited spots for campers, i do feel they need a few more open maps where you can actually use the sniper effectively. The campaign is also good but a bit short. The survival mode is also a good new addition which is fun to play with mates.
  28. webdev007
    Dec 22, 2011
    1
    I wanted to like this game, but it is absolutely horrible. The multiplayer is broken, and the lag compensation is a joke! Stop being cheap EA and deploy some game servers!!! There is nothing new here, it's recycled MW2.
  29. BhutJuice
    Dec 21, 2011
    6
    Some, like Infinity Ward, believe their MP sucess comes from updating the MultiPlayer Scene every year. This is WRONG. The one thing that severly collapses this game is the lack of flaking routes, leading to extremely defensive gameplay, extremely long sight lines except for a few maps ( People being a douche with an ACR camping their buttocks off ), and the godawful spawning system. InSome, like Infinity Ward, believe their MP sucess comes from updating the MultiPlayer Scene every year. This is WRONG. The one thing that severly collapses this game is the lack of flaking routes, leading to extremely defensive gameplay, extremely long sight lines except for a few maps ( People being a douche with an ACR camping their buttocks off ), and the godawful spawning system. In this sense it is the WORST game in the seires. However, This can also be described as the BEST game of the series. The weapon, perk, proficency, and equipment balance seems to have been extremely stressed. The proficiencies have made unpopular or unusuable weapons quite effictive. I also like the new sounds despite the Deagles wimpy sound. The addition of Survival mode has made the co-op section of MW3 compete with Black Ops's Zombies. The SP is decent and will provide a good 4 hours of challenging fun. I felt that CoD4's SP was better, but the last mission of MW3 was a stumper and added a strong closing to the Modern Warfare Series. To me, both quanitity and quality were in mind with this game. New modes, more weapons to tinker with, and will certainly fill your appitite for newness, at least until the DLC comes around. However, I still feel they went overboard on quality and quantity of content (other than maps) and dragged the maps behind. This game is my grandmother stuffing bittersweet chocolate into my mouth.… Expand
  30. teol
    Dec 21, 2011
    4
    Campain looks like a good hollywood movie, but is really short... Multiplayer is buggy, and always the same, apart for maps, weapons etc... It is good for playing with family, or friends, but no more ! No improvements, new bugs, problems not fixed. THEY ONLY WANT TO STEAL OUR MONEY !
  31. Charrd
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    The new addition to the CoD franchise is worth a full 10. MW3, while having a low user score from Battlefield 3 lovers and people looking for something else. The all new game modes bring an exciting feel to the game, and the all new weapon system is to die for. The critic reviews are 100 percent accurate. This game is the best yet in the call of duty series.
  32. brandonsanchez
    Dec 19, 2011
    6
    i would just like to say that i do not understand why every COD game that comes out less and less sniping maps are made.. sniping maps are alot better in my opinion because its more competitive and takes more skill and thinking.. like very large maps that you can pick variety of spots to snipe at.. for example, 'downpour' on COD 4 and 'overgrown' and 'wasteland' on MW2.. the game is noti would just like to say that i do not understand why every COD game that comes out less and less sniping maps are made.. sniping maps are alot better in my opinion because its more competitive and takes more skill and thinking.. like very large maps that you can pick variety of spots to snipe at.. for example, 'downpour' on COD 4 and 'overgrown' and 'wasteland' on MW2.. the game is not good when every map is almost exactly the same in ways that you cant even really snipe in.. atleast just 1 sniping map that is very large and would be really fun to snipe in like where it feels like your really in a war and your just in a huge area looking around in the forest waiting to kill somebody or something..that would be the best… Expand
  33. StaticX_QC
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    This one feel like a DLC of MW2. First, the campaign is fun but short, and nothing new this is like the past call of duty campaign, tough playing the campaign is like to be in one of those American action movie where everything is exploding around. It is really fun. It happen more than once during the campaign where I had WOW moments. Next, the spec ops mission are fun while playing with aThis one feel like a DLC of MW2. First, the campaign is fun but short, and nothing new this is like the past call of duty campaign, tough playing the campaign is like to be in one of those American action movie where everything is exploding around. It is really fun. It happen more than once during the campaign where I had WOW moments. Next, the spec ops mission are fun while playing with a friend but you wil get trough fast and some have been taken from the solo campaign... The new survival mode is great but not as much as the zombies mode in Black Ops. The multiplayer is the same old thing.... Again it feel like to be a Black ops DLC, new maps nothing more..... Still I recommend it if you have like the past call of duty games and want to play more.… Expand
  34. Braders790
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    Firstly the campaign is brilliant, despite being quite short, (i completed it in about 4-5 hours). The only thing i dont like is that in MW2, veteran mode is very hard, but still easy for an experienced player, but in MW3, veteran mode is nigh impossible, i'm not saying you can't complete it, you can, i have, but you only need to get shot once or twice to die, which is more incrediblyFirstly the campaign is brilliant, despite being quite short, (i completed it in about 4-5 hours). The only thing i dont like is that in MW2, veteran mode is very hard, but still easy for an experienced player, but in MW3, veteran mode is nigh impossible, i'm not saying you can't complete it, you can, i have, but you only need to get shot once or twice to die, which is more incredibly annoying than fun. Online is the same as always, long, fun and progressive, but it is sort of the same as MW2 online, (except for the maps). Survivor mode is the highlight of the game for me, what is more fun than mowing down hundreds of enemies. On a map like resistance its quite a calm level where you just have fun killing people, (until wave 26 when you get like 3 juggernauts, 2 helicopters a ton of attack dogs and suicide bombers as well as the normal guys who are heavily armoured anyway). but on a map like lock down, you need to be on your toes as the enemies get harder quicker. Survivor mode is great fun and every map is great.

    Special ops aren't as good as they were in MW2 but they are still good, i particularly like the stealth ones. but some missions are just a bit to hard and get annoying when you keep on dying, but still, the special are good.

    Survivor mode = 10/10
    Campaign = 9/10
    Online = 8/10
    Special ops = 9/10
    Avg. score = 9/10    … Expand
  35. danomac_73
    Dec 16, 2011
    1
    COD has not add any new major features since modern warfare. The run and gun style shooting is not realistic. Modern Warfare 3 is a huge disappointment. MW3 is just another reason the COD series is on its downfall.
  36. Fr33T
    Dec 16, 2011
    4
    Oh my god. They did it again. They used the same game engine, the same graphics, the same interface... they only changed the game. I mean seriously. They have been making the same game since Call of Duty Modern Warfare. THE FIRST one.
  37. EddieElNino
    Dec 16, 2011
    0
    Tired game , Tired engine, Same crap gets put out every single year for four years and people flock to toss their cash away, sad really sad. I have played it it IS THE SAME AS MW2. why would you buy it again ?? Activision is laughing all the way to the bank! This is pathetic and should have been released as an expansion pack nothing more!
  38. Unknown22
    Dec 15, 2011
    5
    I'm been cod fan since cod4. But when I got this game. the campaign was ok. Spec ops was meh, but the multiplayer is terrrible. this game was alot worser compared to other cods. They are using the same formula and this look like another mw2 dlc. Yet this game had lacked improvement. This game is overall meh.
  39. SirDucky9
    Dec 15, 2011
    6
    Hello fellow gamers. Today I will give all you gamers a completely honest review of the game Modern Warfare 3. I will give you my approximate game time in each mode to help you decide if you want this game. First off I want to say that the campaign is preatty good although very short and feels like more missions to mw2, (this could be good or bad depending on whether you liked mw2). It isHello fellow gamers. Today I will give all you gamers a completely honest review of the game Modern Warfare 3. I will give you my approximate game time in each mode to help you decide if you want this game. First off I want to say that the campaign is preatty good although very short and feels like more missions to mw2, (this could be good or bad depending on whether you liked mw2). It is highly cinematic and very intense. The high intensity and the fairly good story is great but the fact that it only took me four and a half hours to complete it is preatty terrible. Now time for the spec ops. The missions in this game are kind of dissapointing to me. Where as in mw2 you had to earn a certain amount of stars to unlock the next set of missions, mw3 allows you to unlock them through levelling up your spec ops rank. This wouldn't be too bad but you unlock all the missions while you are still a fairly low level. The survival mode is better then the missions, however it is still no zombies. In total I spent around 8 hours with the spec ops mode. Now on to the main selling factor... Multiplayer. First off I think it is very impressive how infinity ward included 15-16 maps. The multiplayer in this game is feels very recycled. The main thing in this game that makes it feel fresh is the new strike packages. I also found it fun to level up in this game because there is so much to unlock. However after you have seen all there is to unlock I found I didnt really have much to do any more because just playing for the fun after you have seen the unlock feels highly boring because it feels just like mw2 which I played the heck out of. I have roughly 30 hours on this multiplayer component. My verdict is that if you have owned past call of duty's and played them a lot then you might want to stay out of this one and pick up a more quality release like battlefield 3 uncharted 3 or skyrim. On the other hand if you have never owned a call of duty before now is the perfect chance and this game will give you more enjoyment then past call of duty's. I would give this game around a four or five if you own past cod's and a solid eight if you havn't there fore decideing to give it a six. :D… Expand
  40. thetourist19
    Dec 15, 2011
    0
    As a stand alone game, this is brilliant. Just the same as all of the other Call of Duty games of this generation. However that is also its problem. I would pay £10 for this game and not feel ripped off, but the £45 they are charging is ridiculous for regurgitated material
  41. KillerTomato
    Dec 14, 2011
    5
    I'm sure this has been said and said again in the user reviews but I felt the need to chime in. We've all read a review where the reviewer says that game developer "X" is not satisfied to rest on their laurels. Right? Well my friends, MW3 is what you get when the developer does just that. In defense of MW3 as a creative work, Activision and company have been resting on those laurels forI'm sure this has been said and said again in the user reviews but I felt the need to chime in. We've all read a review where the reviewer says that game developer "X" is not satisfied to rest on their laurels. Right? Well my friends, MW3 is what you get when the developer does just that. In defense of MW3 as a creative work, Activision and company have been resting on those laurels for the last 4 COD titles. It just took this last one for the majority of consumers to notice. I say "last one" because if you, the consumer, allow this franchise to steal your money again you're crazy. Much like all the reviewers who gave this game anything abouve a 7 out of 10. So while this game is of the same quality COD 4 Modern Warfare was, it is shameful to exploit a game engine so many times in one generation. I dare to say that we got what we deserve though.… Expand
  42. Super8mm
    Dec 14, 2011
    5
    This wasn't a bad game, it was just the same thing as MW2 which was upsetting, it had the same exact guns and gameplay, the only things that were different was the maps, and the campain. the only thing that was exciting about this game was the spec ops. If you love MW2 then you will love this, but if you don't want to buy the same game twice, don't waste your time
  43. weather
    Dec 13, 2011
    0
    What a disgrace. Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games should be embarrassed. This is by far the worst COD game in my opinion. The multiplayer is abysmal. Constant lag, hit detection problems, terrible map design, frustrating spawns, overpowered guns. I find the multiplayer nearly unplayable. The Modern Warfare series is a major scam in my opinion. They keep putting out nearly the exactWhat a disgrace. Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games should be embarrassed. This is by far the worst COD game in my opinion. The multiplayer is abysmal. Constant lag, hit detection problems, terrible map design, frustrating spawns, overpowered guns. I find the multiplayer nearly unplayable. The Modern Warfare series is a major scam in my opinion. They keep putting out nearly the exact same game ( just with a few new maps and miniscule features) but somehow are managing to make it worse. It went from great with COD 4, to bad with MW2, and abysmal with MW3. I will be trading this game in ASAP, and will certainly never by another Infinity Ward game. To sum things up, I wouldn't bother with this garbage game and it will save you 60 bucks in the process.… Expand
  44. theob
    Dec 13, 2011
    4
    I don't write reviews ever but this game annoyed me enough to write one. Its not a bad game, it is actually very entertaining, but its not a top of pile game and its more of a disappointment after so much hype. The graphics at times are really really average for this day and age. Not everyone wants to jump online so my gripe is with the single player mode, which was over pretty quick.I don't write reviews ever but this game annoyed me enough to write one. Its not a bad game, it is actually very entertaining, but its not a top of pile game and its more of a disappointment after so much hype. The graphics at times are really really average for this day and age. Not everyone wants to jump online so my gripe is with the single player mode, which was over pretty quick. They just didn't really try this time around. COD doesn't deserve the crown of shooters with this effort.… Expand
  45. mw3_sucks_dick
    Dec 13, 2011
    0
    I'M VERY SORRY I PURCHASED THIS GAME, (and it certainly isn't helping me quit smoking, as I just get very mad EVERY time I play it). Just about everything is terrible about this game but the worst part is the maps. It's very hard to do well because from the moment you spawn there's an enemy gun up your ass. Very maddening. At the end of each game, the lobby scoreboard is depressing. EvenI'M VERY SORRY I PURCHASED THIS GAME, (and it certainly isn't helping me quit smoking, as I just get very mad EVERY time I play it). Just about everything is terrible about this game but the worst part is the maps. It's very hard to do well because from the moment you spawn there's an enemy gun up your ass. Very maddening. At the end of each game, the lobby scoreboard is depressing. Even the top players go like, 20:19...how can you be proud of yourself when you're dying more than half as much as your killing people? the maps make it impossible to get a solid kill:death ratio. I like to take my time when playing, but this game makes that, too, impossible. Everyone is forced to run around hectically at a fast pace- getting one kill then dying immediately after, over and over and over. VERY poorly made game, I WISH I HAD NOT BOUGHT IT. TERRIBLE HORRIBLE AWFUL GAME FULL OF ****… Expand
  46. Rogelito
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    En mi opinion es el mejor Call of Duty de todos los que han salido. Buena campaña, multiplayer mas equilibrado y balanceado que los anteriores, muy divertido.
  47. abland1988
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a definate must buy for all hardcore fans of the series. The new features including the gun leveling system and killstreak customization for a preferred load out provides players with a feel of a more individualized play style. Special ops returns and doesn't disappoint for those who are familiar with the spec. ops for MW2 and survival mode will test theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a definate must buy for all hardcore fans of the series. The new features including the gun leveling system and killstreak customization for a preferred load out provides players with a feel of a more individualized play style. Special ops returns and doesn't disappoint for those who are familiar with the spec. ops for MW2 and survival mode will test the skills of any gamer who wants to play with teamwork in mind. The framerate is still top notch and the graphic quality has been polished. For the multiplayer only group in order to get a great experience I advise a good internet connection. MW3 surpasses its predecessors on all levels.… Expand
  48. Gahrsim
    Dec 12, 2011
    0
    Lazy and stupid. These 2 adjectives summarize what COD 3 : MW3 is. Why is it lazy ? Because since Medal of Honor : Allied Assault (amazing game), it hasn't change a DAMN THING to the formula, there are no novelties, no new gameplay elements. The game has a strong feeling of "already seen" that never really leaves you.
    Stupid, because it does nothing to make you think about what is    Lazy and stupid. These 2 adjectives summarize what COD 3 : MW3 is. Why is it lazy ? Because since Medal of Honor : Allied Assault (amazing game), it hasn't change a DAMN THING to the formula, there are no novelties, no new gameplay elements. The game has a strong feeling of "already seen" that never really leaves you.
    Stupid, because it does nothing to make you think about what is happening. It's brain-washing pro-war story all the way, nothing new under the sun, very stereotypical characters, poor voice acting, etc, etc...
    In fact, it makes me wonder : are people REALLY stupid ? Seeing this sh*tty product is selling like small bread really makes me wonder. Do people really want to reward developers for such a work ? Do people really want to endorse what is IMO the biggest overhyped game in history ?    … Expand
  49. ArkonBlade
    Dec 12, 2011
    0
    are you 10 years old? if so this game is for you! COD is like a micheal bay film ... Big ,Loud, and DUMB! older gamers and core gamers should avoid this toxic rehashed , recycled , crapfest that already came out 4 years ago . id give a more in depth review but the game has none hell just look at my MW1 review and you have the same damn game . but oooh wait they tweaked it abit ... yeahare you 10 years old? if so this game is for you! COD is like a micheal bay film ... Big ,Loud, and DUMB! older gamers and core gamers should avoid this toxic rehashed , recycled , crapfest that already came out 4 years ago . id give a more in depth review but the game has none hell just look at my MW1 review and you have the same damn game . but oooh wait they tweaked it abit ... yeah thats worth $60 more instead of just a patch lol. if your 10 and your buying this game thats ok because your stupid and have a excuse any one els should be ashamed.… Expand
  50. NigzThaBoss
    Dec 11, 2011
    2
    As a long time COD player I was looking forward to the release of the latest instalment in the series. However, as the launch got closer I started to get more and more worried that my pre-order was money not well spent. When I finally got my hands on the game, my doubts were confirmed. The sound effects are beyond terrible. For example, one of the pistols (forget which one) sounds likeAs a long time COD player I was looking forward to the release of the latest instalment in the series. However, as the launch got closer I started to get more and more worried that my pre-order was money not well spent. When I finally got my hands on the game, my doubts were confirmed. The sound effects are beyond terrible. For example, one of the pistols (forget which one) sounds like a short burst of static when you shoot it... Some voice samples are almost comical. The in game mic quality is on a third world level. The maps are cluttered and boring. The menu and points etc popping up on the screen are a copy & paste from MW2. The perk tiers are messed up (quick reload and aim down sights now takes up 2 slots). 'Hekkkktik epic quikscoppezzz' are back.... COD Elite is a total waste of money. The campaign has some interesting parts, but is generally boring gameplay. Honestly the game is just garbage. It has become the McDonalds of the games industry. People keep going back for more, but really, it's just crap.

    After 5 years or so of basically playing COD exclusively (not quite, but pretty bloody close to it), I think I'm done with the series.

    The best thing to come out of buying this game is that I've raged from always playing COD and now have loads more time to play the multitude of truly epic games that are out there. Seriously, don't waste your time on money on this. It's been a good year for games. Go play something else.    … Expand
  51. kenny098
    Dec 11, 2011
    0
    I made an account just in the hopes that sledgehammer and infinity ward read this. I have been a fan of call of duty since cod4 and the past 4 years all me and my friends have played is mw and mw2 hoping it would be the same case with mw3 but it wasn't I have tried to get my self to like this game I really have but ima just flat out and say it THIS GAME BLOWS!! YOU TOOK EVERYTHHING THATI made an account just in the hopes that sledgehammer and infinity ward read this. I have been a fan of call of duty since cod4 and the past 4 years all me and my friends have played is mw and mw2 hoping it would be the same case with mw3 but it wasn't I have tried to get my self to like this game I really have but ima just flat out and say it THIS GAME BLOWS!! YOU TOOK EVERYTHHING THAT WAS FUN ABOUT MODERN WARFARE AWAY! THE MAPS SUCK SPAWNING SUCKS AND YOU BASICALLY KILLED THE SNIPER CLASS! COD WAS FUN BECAUSE EVERYBODY HAD A PART TO PLAY IF YOU WANTED TO RUN AND GUN YOU COULD AND IF U WANTED TO HANG BACK AND SNIPE YOU COULD AS WELL NOW ITS ALL RUN AND GUN NO ORGANIZATION AND YOU GET SHOT IN THE BACK EVERYWHERE BECAUSE SOMEONES ALWAYS SPAWNING BEHIND YOU! THE MAPS ARE HORRIBLE WORST IN ANY COD YOU CAN'T RESTOCK CLAYMORES AND YOU WANT TO PUT 5 DOOR WAYS IN THE HOUSES THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY GO INTO? **** THIS GAME BLOWS I'M TAKING IT BACK THIS IS MODERN WARFARES VERSION OF BLACK OPS! I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M WRITING THIS MW GAMES REALLY ALL I PLAYED THE LAST 4 YEARS AND I'M REALLY PISSED OFF THEY PUT OUT THIS GARBAGE!… Expand
  52. TastyCorn
    Dec 11, 2011
    0
    The sheer laziness and complete **** on behalf of the devs is very apparent. Another entry of the Call Of Duty Series is released like it is every year.. just adding some small tweaks and some new guns is all they needed to do to call this a "sequel". All of the problems plaguing the multiplayer from previous entries have not been fixed, which includes: unbalanced weapons, overly powerfulThe sheer laziness and complete **** on behalf of the devs is very apparent. Another entry of the Call Of Duty Series is released like it is every year.. just adding some small tweaks and some new guns is all they needed to do to call this a "sequel". All of the problems plaguing the multiplayer from previous entries have not been fixed, which includes: unbalanced weapons, overly powerful kill streaks and perks, and spawn-killing. This is truly just another lag-fest, complete with annoying trash-talking kids. $60 is criminal to charge for a piece of DLC, which is what this game feels like. There are games more deserving of your money than this.… Expand
  53. drummerklg
    Dec 11, 2011
    0
    this game is absolute garbage,the guns are really overpowered it's a joke,the spawn points are terrible,you respawn and a second later someone kills you from behind,the story is only 4 hours,this is really boring and sucky,it is mw2 with a new cover and a new story,the developers were lazy and they just felt like not putting any effort,save your $60!
  54. LayManBuddah
    Dec 10, 2011
    5
    This game literally does not deserve anything above a 5. Ive been a fan of Call of Duty since it first came out. They've always innovated their craft and amazed me game per game with the exception of MW2 but this was seriously the last straw. Ive never returned a game before in my life and this popped that cherry. It looks exactly the same as MW2 and no new mechanics, sounds, or evenThis game literally does not deserve anything above a 5. Ive been a fan of Call of Duty since it first came out. They've always innovated their craft and amazed me game per game with the exception of MW2 but this was seriously the last straw. Ive never returned a game before in my life and this popped that cherry. It looks exactly the same as MW2 and no new mechanics, sounds, or even decent story to support it. Sure its multiplayer is fun as ever but the high does not last as long as it used to. after about 3 weeks since its launch I returned it. Im back to black ops and MW2 when I want to use modern guns. Although I have to add that the single player has some awe-some moments in it.

    Overall: I'd say rent it at redbox, beat the campaign (which is 4-6 hours) and try the survive mode. Save yourself 60 dollars on a game that feels like its worth 20.    … Expand
  55. Jutter64
    Dec 10, 2011
    4
    Disappointing! I love the MW series and I really looked forward to this new version. But what's new? The game itself was predictable and finished before I knew it. The graphics are great but the game looks like to revolve around some movie-like moments (like the crashing of the Eifel tower) and inbetween you just have to squeez the trigger and run around. Offcourse I bought the game toDisappointing! I love the MW series and I really looked forward to this new version. But what's new? The game itself was predictable and finished before I knew it. The graphics are great but the game looks like to revolve around some movie-like moments (like the crashing of the Eifel tower) and inbetween you just have to squeez the trigger and run around. Offcourse I bought the game to play online, again disappointing! Being used to MW2, the maps are much smaller (or atleast feel smaller) and as a result the players are all running around, resulting in a high killrate, getting killed fast and often. Less places to hide, not able to hide in bushes, no real sniper maps. Why didn't they just add these new maps as an add-on to MW2? Maybe one or two extra weapons? One plus: the "kill confirmed" gamemode I really like. But unfortunately not enough to stop me from returning to MW2 for on-line playing.… Expand
  56. 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.
  57. reggin
    Dec 8, 2011
    0
    Please don't waste you time on this game. It has so many flaws with the game play. Unless you enjoy playing against bots I suggest you find a different game that has had all the bugs worked out.
    It is impossible to play missions with a friend like advertised. I will be buying battlefield and throwing this junk game away.
  58. LuckyJ
    Dec 8, 2011
    9
    Firstly, a sequel is supposed to be similar in gameplay in each iteration, CoD does this, as does, assassins creed, battlefield, dead rising, left 4 dead, halo games, racing games, fighting games, the Batman: Arkham games, fallout 3 & NV, Uncharted, etc so stop getting on CoDs case for doing this! A sequel is supposed to be little tweaks, new story, new maps / areas and maybe a new mode.Firstly, a sequel is supposed to be similar in gameplay in each iteration, CoD does this, as does, assassins creed, battlefield, dead rising, left 4 dead, halo games, racing games, fighting games, the Batman: Arkham games, fallout 3 & NV, Uncharted, etc so stop getting on CoDs case for doing this! A sequel is supposed to be little tweaks, new story, new maps / areas and maybe a new mode. All of the above series do that, yet CoD gets the crap. It is a completely baseless argument! So stop just giving 0's, 1's and 2's because you haven't played it and THINK it is a map pack because it is not. Beside at least it isn't trying to milk you with online passes. I am by no means a super CoD lover or a Battlefield hater, I respect both, I just think what is being done here is a horrible injustice

    Now down to the actual review. First off, the story. The story / campaign is actually the best so far, it doesn't try to make you a superhero who takes down an army, it is believable and challenging too, you are constantly feeling the pressure and unlike previous games the fighting style isn't stand in an area, kill, move on, stand in an area, kill, move on, it is fast moving, well paced and very fluid. It always elevates that WW3 feeling with a constant sense of dread and hopefulness, but at the same time it feels like you are running and keep on moving so that there is a chance to make it out of this war. The areas you go to in the game are all incredibly varied, so if it is 'just a map pack' then the campaign 'maps' are pretty damn good. The campaign took me 5h 54m on normal difficulty and it was the least convoluted, easy to follow and solid plot in the series so far. As far as the characters go, I am impressed. They are moving away from the silent type of character that is just a camera, hands and a gun that I hate. Yuri is a very interesting, specifically when you find out about his past towards the end of the game, character to play as and Soap and Price who you work with as Yuri are both very true to their characters in past iterations. The random soldiers that you play as in every game, are good in this one. They were the first ones I really actually cared about and liked playing as. Even if I did not like the specific soldier you play as who (***SEMI SPOILER does not get any real closure in the story SPOILER OVER***) but Sandman the leader is interesting and believable. You also play as a few characters for other levels which is decent as it puts you in an unexpected point of view sometimes. The series concludes very well and is the best campaign yet. 8.5/10 on the Campaign

    The multiplayer is yes, still aim down your sight and shoot, and run and knife and killstreak and grenade and flash bang. But this game has the most (and highest quality) maps in any CoD game so far, the killstreaks are no longer unbalanced like the chopper gunner and the hind or the nuke and the new system of them going under 3 categories (Assault, Support and Specialist) is very good and innovative, while you may not spend much time deciding between Assault and support, you will when choosing between those and specialist which allows you every 2 kills to get an additional perk which is certainly very handy. The guns are great, you always have at least 5 options, 8+ for some, in the different gun classes. They are all balanced and you will usually find one or two in each gun type that you want, and the weapon leveling system whereby you level it by using it rather then needing to complete annoying challenges or buy it like in MW2 or Black ops, is much better. The leveling system itself is the same as it has been, which is a leveling system, you get exp, your bar goes up, you level, but now they actually reward you for prestiging. Lag is nearly non-existent and you will never find a larger and more permanent player base then this, 9/10 for the multiplayer.

    I will quickly touch on the spec ops, it is (for the missions) the same as MW2, a bit more creative though. The survival mode was something I didn't want, I would rather nazi zombies, but it is actually very, very good. There is also matchmaking for both survival and the missions and split screen support which I LOVE. The missions do feel a bit meh sometimes though, 7.5 / 10 for spec ops.

    Overall this game is great. If you want to wait for a price drop, then do, but it is worth giving a chance!

    Score = 8.5+0.5 for split screen support (allows online play with a guest using split screen), great maps and great balancing as well as general easy to play, arcade style gameplay.

    OVERALL = 9/10    … Expand
  59. WanyaRolf
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    ATTENTION USERS! BEWARE! I just found two reviews posted in my name that I did not wrote. One of them, I haven't even played the game. Don't know how it happened, if someone hacked my account or my informations were given away. Anyway, check your reviews and ratings, see if everything is right. (sorry to do this as a review, but it was the only way I found).
  60. tex79
    Dec 7, 2011
    0
    First off it feels and looks identical to MW2 so they didn't spend that much time with tweeking the old engine. Then once you go online and realize that if you want to kill someone you better use the whole clip. The lag in the game is killing the game just look at the number of people who have dropped the game because of the lag. I mean if you are going to release a game that is usedFirst off it feels and looks identical to MW2 so they didn't spend that much time with tweeking the old engine. Then once you go online and realize that if you want to kill someone you better use the whole clip. The lag in the game is killing the game just look at the number of people who have dropped the game because of the lag. I mean if you are going to release a game that is used primarily for online play wouldn't you have taken the time to make sure it works.… Expand
  61. Stefkedude
    Dec 7, 2011
    8
    Good game. A lot of people dislike the game because of the price,(QUALITY PAYS) the price of the DLC,(YOU CAN PUT 1 DLC ON 4 PLAYSTATIONS), or that MW2 looks the same, but its a good game if you give it a chanse. So what if it looks like MW2, lot of people said Black Ops sucked,
    they were like 'WHERE IS MY MODERN WARFARE GAMEPLAY!). If they would fix MW3, you would say "don't fix what    Good game. A lot of people dislike the game because of the price,(QUALITY PAYS) the price of the DLC,(YOU CAN PUT 1 DLC ON 4 PLAYSTATIONS), or that MW2 looks the same, but its a good game if you give it a chanse. So what if it looks like MW2, lot of people said Black Ops sucked,
    they were like 'WHERE IS MY MODERN WARFARE GAMEPLAY!). If they would fix MW3, you would say "don't fix what doesn't need to be fixed."

    MW3 is just the "improved version" of MW2. So what they didn't do much to change it ? Yes, the brought a pure, good game back. The Graphics are 1080p, MW3 < BF3
    The Gameplay MW3 > BF3


    New weapons, kill confirmed the new playlist, COD elite, MOAB, . . .

    I don't want to hear you about BF3, cuz everybody knows, BF3 = COD WANNEBE    … Expand
  62. sakasurf
    Dec 7, 2011
    1
    There is one thing i would like to say about MW3 on Multiplayer:
    the maps are like paint-ball maps, so short and small, a corner gamer, every corner you see someone.
  63. oompaloompakill
    Dec 6, 2011
    0
    two many glitches returning from MW2, reused sound effects for new and old kill streaks, i thought this was supposed to be an improvement, but i was wrong, great job sledgehammer games, you killed the call of duty series
  64. GamingFTW
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!! CallOfDuty:MW3 is AWESOME!!
  65. Novelty987
    Dec 6, 2011
    3
    This was worth a $2.00 rent at redbox. I played the main story for about 2 hours and was already bored of it. I even tried multi player for less than an hour. These games are really starting to get tiring. I have no intention to buy this game. There is nothing fun about this game and if you look at the story and game play from an arm length away, it seems like a cheesy B-rated action flick.
  66. G_Mackzy
    Dec 6, 2011
    4
    It's not so much the game but the community that breaks this game. As someone who enjoys heavily team based games like Battlefield etc MW3 offers very little. It seems that the game promotes kill whoring a little too much which leads to players more obsessed with their k/dr than actually winning.
  67. 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
  68. P3Airdale
    Dec 5, 2011
    3
    First thank you for taking out Lightweight/Commando perks... But, very disappointed in the maps for online play.. For example, what is the deal with the spawns on Dome??? Most of the time I get killed the second I spawn. Very frustrating!!! Also why are there still sniper rifles in a game with no true sniper maps??? All the quick scope players are running around instead of what a trueFirst thank you for taking out Lightweight/Commando perks... But, very disappointed in the maps for online play.. For example, what is the deal with the spawns on Dome??? Most of the time I get killed the second I spawn. Very frustrating!!! Also why are there still sniper rifles in a game with no true sniper maps??? All the quick scope players are running around instead of what a true sniper does and that is sit off in the distance. So either make large maps for snipers or better yet, get rid of the rifles. I think it is sad to say but each time a new COD game comes out, I lose respect for the franchise a little more. So far to date, MW2 is the best game that has been made. I thought World at War was bad till I bought and played MW3 which now takes the lead on the worst COD game in my opinion. If this is where the franchise is going to continue to head with the game, then I must say that it is highly unlikely that the franchise will get any more money out of my household. Way too much money being asked for video games today and seriously didn't get the money's worth!… Expand
  69. 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.
  70. ssp_87
    Dec 5, 2011
    7
    ha all the troll qq. This game may be a bit of a rehash but it is def not worth a fail score. All these trolls rage but will play 60+ hours a week....RAGE TROLLS RAGE!!!!!!!!
  71. CLaSSiC_HuNT
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Turd out of 10! It's a half arsed attempt of a game! Another rushed out game that has made me wonder why I even brought this game it's MW2.5 no MW3! I can't believe I paid £70 for the hardened edition?!?! Black Ops even betters this! Back to Battlefield 3 I go!
  72. 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
  73. gfppoy
    Dec 4, 2011
    1
    Quite a bore. If you have Black ops, just keep it. MW3 is no better, if not worse.
  74. kill9015
    Dec 4, 2011
    6
    this games story is fantastic because it explains a lot of the story and had some really good missions and graphics. then we have the new feature the survival mode which is better because it is more realistic than black ops where people could go round and just t-bag them. the survival mode lets you level up so you can buy new stuff fro survival, i think this a nice touch because if thethis games story is fantastic because it explains a lot of the story and had some really good missions and graphics. then we have the new feature the survival mode which is better because it is more realistic than black ops where people could go round and just t-bag them. the survival mode lets you level up so you can buy new stuff fro survival, i think this a nice touch because if the online is annoying than you have this. THE ONLINE IS VERY ANNOYING the spawn points for example people have spawned on top of me, i think i can spawn a crap in a better position than they can. my next issue is the hit detection because i have killed people in 1 bullet with a pistol and they have done it to me. my finally issue is the knifing the inconsistent of it is ridiculous i have knifed people from 10 meters and 1 meter make up you mind.… Expand
  75. TheEmden
    Dec 4, 2011
    1
    Very disappointing to dedicated fans, it is modern warfare 2 with more lag and still little offline support such as bots in black ops. It is also very frustrating that the Devs are always making empty promises. (Second chance, Bots, etc) The game will likely only appeal to first time players of the CoD series.
  76. timelessone
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    I made the mistake of playing the campaign on veteran in the first run-through so my run time was doubled and so was my frustration. However despite that I can firmly declare that the campaign is the worst of the MW series but better than Black Op's and still damn good, the ending in particular. The multiplayer however, is a different story. It's a mixed bag for me since while the mapsI made the mistake of playing the campaign on veteran in the first run-through so my run time was doubled and so was my frustration. However despite that I can firmly declare that the campaign is the worst of the MW series but better than Black Op's and still damn good, the ending in particular. The multiplayer however, is a different story. It's a mixed bag for me since while the maps and guns aren't as good as in MW2, everything else (which there is) is greatly improved. I'd be hard-pressed to call this an expansion pack but then comes the spec ops with survival mode which would be better with 4 people, and the other spec ops missions are a BLAST. So while I say it's no MW2, that's like saying that a trillion dollars is no blowjob from the girl of your dreams while you're high on acid and swimming in a pool of liquefied gold yet not burning. It's also better than black ops but sex with your new girlfriend beats free sex with a Hep-B positive hooker.… Expand
  77. 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!
  78. Yiaz
    Dec 3, 2011
    3
    La campaña es corta y mala, mismo gráficos que Mw2, multijugador aburrido, sin apenas cambios convincentes, las spec ops no están mal para pasar el rato con un amigo pero el modo supervivencia es una basura. Increíble que este juego cueste más de 60â
  79. Ally
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    As a wise man once said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Yes this essentially looks and plays the same as its predecessors but when its predecessors still look and play better than most FPSs' on the market who gives a damn? Ground breaking this isn't but its addictive as hell and nicely ties up the modern warfare storyline. It would be interesting to see how many people who gave thisAs a wise man once said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Yes this essentially looks and plays the same as its predecessors but when its predecessors still look and play better than most FPSs' on the market who gives a damn? Ground breaking this isn't but its addictive as hell and nicely ties up the modern warfare storyline. It would be interesting to see how many people who gave this 0/10 actually played it and how many people just think its cool to hate COD.… Expand
  80. 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
  81. Odlenator
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    I previously gave this game a 6. I want to change that score to an 8. Like most people I was angry about the lack of innovation. I've been playing the game every night and it is honestly a blast. I don't care about the lack of innovation anymore. I don't know if it's quite as good as MW2, but it is a really really good time. Definitely worth a purchase if you're looking for addictiveI previously gave this game a 6. I want to change that score to an 8. Like most people I was angry about the lack of innovation. I've been playing the game every night and it is honestly a blast. I don't care about the lack of innovation anymore. I don't know if it's quite as good as MW2, but it is a really really good time. Definitely worth a purchase if you're looking for addictive multiplayer.… Expand
  82. 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
  83. agdued
    Dec 2, 2011
    4
    I'm giving this game a 4 out of 10 because while the multiplayer is copy and pasted from MW2 with new maps the campaign is solid and specs ops is a little worse than Nazi zombies but it is still pretty good
  84. coconuttyy
    Dec 2, 2011
    3
    Fun and engaging multiplayer. Very easy to start a match you can jump right in. Graphics look very dated. The developers of the game are lazy enough to update their engine. Generic single player campaign. Overall it's like a quickie thing when you want to hop In a match and just shoot some people.
  85. 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
  86. mrgrupp
    Dec 1, 2011
    2
    The single player game is way too short. The maps are small and MW2 had many more hiding spots, climbable areas, or areas to jump onto. The graphics and game play overall is exactly the same as MW2. They should have just made this an expansion pack instead of a whole new game. You can't hide under tanks, climb on water towers, climb up cranes, or the roofs of most buildings. There is aThe single player game is way too short. The maps are small and MW2 had many more hiding spots, climbable areas, or areas to jump onto. The graphics and game play overall is exactly the same as MW2. They should have just made this an expansion pack instead of a whole new game. You can't hide under tanks, climb on water towers, climb up cranes, or the roofs of most buildings. There is a ballistic vest, but you die just as fast wearing it. Why can't we customize our clothing/gear layout? MW3 is really MW2.1. I'm glad I wasted my money.… Expand
  87. Off_The_Record
    Dec 1, 2011
    1
    PRO: Good weapon balance

    CONS: - Worst maps - Worst spawns by far - Worst camping by far (somehow) - Leaderboards don't work after prestige (somehow) This series makes millions of dollars and each game they put less and less effort into it. I truly don't understand how they can't correct the mistakes made in previous games, I don't care about the graphics and I don't care about making    PRO: Good weapon balance

    CONS: - Worst maps - Worst spawns by far - Worst camping by far (somehow) - Leaderboards don't work after prestige (somehow)

    This series makes millions of dollars and each game they put less and less effort into it. I truly don't understand how they can't correct the mistakes made in previous games, I don't care about the graphics and I don't care about making leaps and bounds changes to the game itself... just fix the glitches and mistakes from previous games and most people will be happy.

    The problems is they don't fix anything... most times they make it worse. How can a simple thing like leaderboards not work? they are in every game and they have had years to figure this out. Come on Activision.... seriously. STEP UP

    In conclusion this game has somehow again gotten worse.    … Expand
  88. Palm_Tree_Bomb
    Dec 1, 2011
    4
    I'm one of the guys that you can generally throw in the same group of users that are pretty upset about the rehashing of this once powerful franchise. Yes, I'm one of the millions that bought this game thinking that Activision and Bobby Kotick would allow some time, effort, and innovation for this game and treat it differently than other franchises that have been grinded into dry dustI'm one of the guys that you can generally throw in the same group of users that are pretty upset about the rehashing of this once powerful franchise. Yes, I'm one of the millions that bought this game thinking that Activision and Bobby Kotick would allow some time, effort, and innovation for this game and treat it differently than other franchises that have been grinded into dry dust like Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk but we were trolled again. To me the 4 is a fair rating. It's mediocre and that's all the due that this game will get. For months I waited on the fence wondering whether or not I should get this game or Battlefield 3 and I chose this game to play with the large group of friends I have online. I knew that yes, it's being hounded by Activision, that most of the original staff of Infinity Ward left with their original bosses to create Respawn, and that IW once again decided against giving users a Beta to test the game out early...and now I see why just as everyone else has. Patched, reused graphics engine from MW1 and MW2 with a limited color palette that allows easy blending into environments, a recycled and repackaged Multiplayer and Killstreak system that no longer promotes a great player from pulling away from the pack, the maps in this game are badly designed that allow for either too much map circulation -or- choke point disadvantages by snipers and rear coverage, the weapon stats are incorrect once again (check with the PC's gun files that has been uploaded online...), and the revelation that there are even less game modes in MW3 than in Black Ops. I also feel that MW2's storyline ended up "jumping the shark" bad enough to gimp MW3's story with attempts to one-up the previous iteration. The icing on this bland cake? The Call of Duty ELITE, which charges you a hefty fee to follow your stats and give you a bit of an edge against your online competition...which...EA does that for free with Battlefield and I can even remember EA doing it for Need For Speed recently. The videos and tips you can get from ELITE? You can get that on Youtube from users like Machinima for free.

    Back the 1990's video games got fair and unbiased reviews. Reviewers expected a natural progression from a series' starting point going into each sequel and if that game failed to improve, it got stagnant scores or worse. To the "professional" raters that have given this game anywhere between 7 to 10, do users a favor and reflect on what field you are in and change jobs. The apex of this series was MW2 and the Call of Duty franchise has been slipping ever since. At no point is this game worth the $60 admission price. A balley-hooed patch-and-map pack release at full price. Please guys, let's not let Bobby KoTICK and crew continue to rip us off.    … Expand
  89. Bobleonard
    Dec 1, 2011
    10
    So I just passed the single player campaign and I thought it was pretty freaking cool. Very epic and all but sometimes the storyline was a bit hard to follow. The best way I can describe this game is its like a Michael Bay movie, you either love him or hate him...but one thing's for certain: you're sure to be entertained. As for the multiplayer, it is better than the passed games, with newSo I just passed the single player campaign and I thought it was pretty freaking cool. Very epic and all but sometimes the storyline was a bit hard to follow. The best way I can describe this game is its like a Michael Bay movie, you either love him or hate him...but one thing's for certain: you're sure to be entertained. As for the multiplayer, it is better than the passed games, with new additions like new weapons, add ons, dog tag pick ups and obviously, new maps. Taken together, this game should satisfy fans of the first two modern warfares. As a veteran of both the single player campaign and the multiplayer of MW1 and MW2, I recommend this game. Go out, get it, and above all, take it for what its worth: a GOOD TIME.… Expand
  90. chicagopiano
    Dec 1, 2011
    0
    not only does this game suck, but the people playing it suck as well. You have your typical 5 y/o, the 1337 quickscoper, the 5 y/o quickscoper, the clan of 5 y/olds, campers and the one who complains about lag. Upon that, these CoD fanboys will defend MW3 rigorously if you say Battlefield 3 is better, they reply to every argument like an atheist giving reasons why god cannot exist to a theist
  91. tbouniverse
    Nov 30, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. COD 4 MW and MW2 were legendary, it made the series what it is today. I was looking forward to it, it was one of my highest anticipated games since GTA 4 back in 2008. Infinity Ward really took a hit when 40+ people left, MW3 is the result of it. While I'm not saying it was bad, I would prefer the last 2 modern warfares over this.

    The story was pretty good, the new guy Yuri is like Soap was back in COD4. It was also pretty touching the way the events leading up to Soap's death transpired, but the ending was the sweet revenge we all were waiting for.

    Overall, great game, good graphics and other stuff. It's just too repetitive, Thats all.    … Expand
  92. MrRAGER5150
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 2.5, same graphics, same gameplay, same everything. This is clearly not the case, the graphics are not the same, gameplay is not the same, weapons are not the same, maps are not the same. Its a different game and i think its funny that all of the bf3 fanboys have the urge to ramble the same thing on every mw3 article or video. It is similar to every other cod, but why isModern Warfare 2.5, same graphics, same gameplay, same everything. This is clearly not the case, the graphics are not the same, gameplay is not the same, weapons are not the same, maps are not the same. Its a different game and i think its funny that all of the bf3 fanboys have the urge to ramble the same thing on every mw3 article or video. It is similar to every other cod, but why is that a bad thing? Obviously millions, including myself, love COD and would not like to see it change completely. It's not perfect, but im giving it a ten just to piss off all you bf3 fans.… Expand
  93. reebox25
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    I am really disappointed in the people that gave this game 0's. No game should deserve that. Everyone is a tyrant for doing it. I love Modern Warfare 3
  94. Ninja527
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    There are many people who hate the new Modern Warfare because it's too much like the older Call of Duty games. There are also those who absolutely love this game because it's a Call of Duty game. For me, I bought the game having nothing against the Call of Duty series, mainly because I never play any of the games unless my friends are. This means that my score for this game will not beThere are many people who hate the new Modern Warfare because it's too much like the older Call of Duty games. There are also those who absolutely love this game because it's a Call of Duty game. For me, I bought the game having nothing against the Call of Duty series, mainly because I never play any of the games unless my friends are. This means that my score for this game will not be affected by the terms listed above. First, the Campaign mode. The campaign mode is the same as you've probably already predicted... It's action-packed, the screen is loaded with explosions, and there are tons of vehichle sections. I personally found nothing wrong with the story except for the predictability of it, the fact that the Ranger squad from Modern Warfare 2 doesn't make an appearance, and how short it is. I ended up beating this Campaign in around 5 hours on Regular and 8 hours on Veteran. The main problems of the Campaign come from the terrible AI that remains unchanged from all of the Call of Duty games. The AI will always know where you are and will stop at nothing to stop your progress... Which would be fine if you weren't supposedly controlling some average soldier. Instead of worrying about your teammates that are only a few meters away, they will always focus their fire on you. However, there are many exciting set pieces in the campaign that can make up for some of these problems. The Spec Ops has two different gameplay modes, both of which are very fun and addictive. Survival mode is a mode in which you do your best to survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies, such as dogs, suicide bombers, juggernauts, and chemical agents. In order to survive these enemies, you must go to the three terminals which allow you to buy and upgrade weapons, place traps, call in airstrikes, or buy defensive equipment... But there is a drawback however. In this mode you start with only a few of these options, upgrades, and weapon varieties, and to unlock more you must increase your Spec Ops level. I also found it slightly disappointing that you can only play with up to two players in this mode, instead of four players. The mission mode has returned and it comes with a great amount of variety. In one mission you have to disarm bombs, in another you can control juggernauts, and in my favorite mission one player controls sentry guns in order to help the other player reach the objective in time. These modes require much more thinking and cooperation than the rest of the game and it's a welcome return in my book. And finally, the main aspect of the game... the multiplayer portion. The general Call of Duty gameplay has returned, but only with a few additions and changes. The new multiplayer has introduced Strike Packages, which allow you to change the way your killstreaks work, there is Assault (The regular old-style system that has been used since COD4), Support (Used to support your team and your killstreak doesn't reset), and Specialist (You get perks instead of Killstreak rewards). They also added a new weapon proficiency system, where you have to level up your weapons to get your attatchments, camos, RD sights, and so on. And of course, they added new perks along with all of the perks that you'd expect to see in any Call of Duty game (Scavenger, Sleight of Hand). Also, playing the objective of the game mode or destroying enemy killstreaks will add to your killstreaks, as well as shooting at people. Other than that and a couple new gameplay modes, that's just about all the gameplay changes in this game. The melee system still has major issues, the spawning is terrible, and camping is just about the easiest way of getting kills. Any weapon that had balance issues before (UMP, Scar, ACR) is back and is still overpowered. The lag in this game is unbelievable at certain times (Sometimes it would skip every 5 seconds). And the multiplayer community doesn't help any of these issues either, instead they choose to exploit these issues... Doing anything possible to win. However, the multiplayer is still addictive at certain times despite all of these flaws... Especially when playing with friends. Overall, this game was fun but was held back a little bit by some of its flaws, especially on the Campaign and its acclaimed multiplayer. These flaws didn't make the game terrible, but they did make the game not as good as the previous Modern Warfares. But, if you are a person who is completely trashing the game and giving it a brutally low score... Just remember, the game was made in around a year. You can't expect to shove an insane number of changes in a videogame formula in under a year and even if you did, it would be even more laggy and unplayable than it is now. So in the end, Infinity Ward did a decent job, so their game gets a decent score: an 8/10… Expand
  95. 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.
  96. s1l3ntsh4d0w89
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is mostly the same on both the 360 and the PS3 versions, but there are a few performance issues that must be noted.

    The open microphone system in online multiplayer on the PS3 cuts in and out semi-frequently. It's not enough to make anyone inaudible, but it is a slight annoyance.

    While the 360 boasts a whopping 60 frames per second, it feels and looks as if the PS3 is running at 45 to 50 fps. This isn't a huge deal, but if you notice the little details, you will notice this, though 45 frames would still be higher than most other games out in this category of modern first person shooters.

    The online connection between players doesn't seem to be as good as that of the 360's version either for some reason, though, it is hardly noticeable. Once again, only someone with a sharp eye who lives and breathes gaming would notice this.

    I still recommend this game whole-heatedly. Though, if you have the option to choose between owning it on the XBOX 360 or PS3, choose the 360 version. The slight differences make it worth choosing one over the other.    … Expand
  97. foofighter123
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    As a huge COD fan from the get go, I of course can't get enough of this game and while not even as close to as good as the original modern warfare or black ops it's still one of the more enjoyable COD games out their. The campaign may have a terrible story and forgettable characters(besides Price), but by this point it's to be expected from an infinity ward COD and that doesn't matterAs a huge COD fan from the get go, I of course can't get enough of this game and while not even as close to as good as the original modern warfare or black ops it's still one of the more enjoyable COD games out their. The campaign may have a terrible story and forgettable characters(besides Price), but by this point it's to be expected from an infinity ward COD and that doesn't matter because the crazy setpieces are the main draw of the campaign. The multiplayer is no longer unbalanced like in mw2 and i actually like some of the maps in this one. Spec Ops is also good, but i don't play COD games for the coop because its all about competitive for me which is still so addicting i could end up playing it for hours. Sure a lot of it isn't new and if you look closely find certain parts of a map theat are completely copied and pasted from the other mw's with different coloring,but still by this point in the COD franchise you should pretty much know what your in for. So if you never liked COD before then you won't like it now so quit your **** and go back to battlefield,but for everyone else its just more awesome for you to enjoy before the next one hits.… Expand
  98. 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
  99. MooseyStuff
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Have to keep the Zero's going... Go, Go, Go! Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long. Your review must be at least 150 characters long.
  100. dan154
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    i buy this game and i have to say,the best call of duty ever made,the campaing may be short but it's fantastic,the engine may be old but still looks great and runs well,the sound of guns needs a little work,but the rest of the audio is mind-blowing,the gameplay still the same,but i don't care about innovation and the multiplayer along with the spec-ops are excellent.......A REAL CALL OFi buy this game and i have to say,the best call of duty ever made,the campaing may be short but it's fantastic,the engine may be old but still looks great and runs well,the sound of guns needs a little work,but the rest of the audio is mind-blowing,the gameplay still the same,but i don't care about innovation and the multiplayer along with the spec-ops are excellent.......A REAL CALL OF DUTY FAN WILL BUY THIS GAME AND WILL SAY:" I DONT CARE ABOUT THE CRITICS AND THE OTHERS GAMERS,THIS GAME IS IS THE BEST FPS GAME I EVER HAD."....… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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